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OF THE 

ENGLISH LANGUAGE; 

IN WHICH 

VARIABLE, CONTESTED, AND DIFFICULT SPELLINGS ARE DESIGNATED; AND IRREGULAR INFLECTIONS 

PRIMARY AND SECONDARY ACCENTS, APPROPRIATE PREPOSITIONS, CORRESPONDING 

CONJUNCTIONS AND ADVERBS, AND NUMEROUS REFERENCES TO WRITINGS 

OF STANDARD MERIT, ARE INSERTED : 

AND TO WHICH ARE APPENDED 

DEFINITIONS OF GEOGRAPHICAL NAMES AND PROPER NAMES OP PERSONS, 

TRANSLATIONS OF FOREIGN PHRASES, 

RULES FOR SPELLING, 

LISTS CONTRASTING THE CONSERVATIVE AND WEBSTERIAN ORTHOGRAPHIES, 

AND A COLLECTION OF PROVERBS AND MAXIMS. 





ALEXAKDEB H. LAIDLAW, A.M. 



PHILADELPHIA: 

CRISSY & MARKLEY, GOLDSMITHS' HALL, LIBRARY STREET. 
CHARLES DESILVER, 714 CHESTNUT ST. 



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Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1859, by 

CRISSY & MARKLEY, 

in the Clerks Office of the District Court of the United States for the Eastern 
District of Pennsylvania. 



STEREOTYPED BY L. JOHNSON & CO. 
PHILADELPHIA. 



KING & BAIRD, PRINTERS. 



PREFACE. 



The original plan of this work embraced the in- 
troduction of matter to answer the fit demands of 
inquirers in every department of English lexicogra- 
phy. Before the book was far advanced, the idea of 
presenting information of obsolete words, of technical 
terms, and of etymology, was abandoned. 

The first-mentioned subject was resigned without 
much debate. There appeared, from the beginning, 
to be something amiss in the idea that words which 
had been consigned to oblivion by the great masters 
of our literature, should be introduced into a work 
prepared expressly to impress the mind of youth, 
the majority of whom will leave school and dictionary 
behind them before they will have exhausted the 
twentieth part of the living language of our time, — 
before they can even have been taught to call 
familiarly the names of one-half the words that live 
within the book and volume of the world's throbbing 
brain; that walk up and down, as things of life, 
through the world's swarming thoroughfares of 
thought, that startle the ear into attention to the 
notes of life's million-voiced chorus, and that leap 
into the eyes from the daily-multiplied, omnipresent, 
fresh, wet page of the press. A further consideration 
made it seem absurd to desecrate the graves of litera- 
ture by unearthing the carcasses of words dead in 
letter and in spirit, galvanizing them into a spasmod- 
ic stagger, causing them, phoenix-like, to rise from 
ashes, yet not from inherent vigor, nor for a flight of 
ages, but merely to sink again, dry, bloodless, and un- 
fleshed, into the ashes of their origin; to parade them 



before the eyes of our children,— those to whom living 
words will be as living things, helpers, powers, depu- 
ties, friends, and to whom dead words will be as 
dead things, neglected, forgotten, or offensive, in the 
dust of their decay. Indeed, reflection made the 
idea swell, from the contemptible figure of an ab- 
surdity, almost to the fearful dimensions of a crime. 
Let us rather, while acting in, with, and for "the 
living Present," 

"Let the dead Past bury its dead" 

of every branch of knowledge j and let us feel it to 
be our duty, one of the inalienable offices of our 
stewardship, so to direct our youth from the rills to 
the river, and from the river to the Ocean of Lan- 
guage, that, when they snatch a pebble from the 
brook, it will not be such a one as they should throw 
back again ; so that, when they bring up a pearl from 
the bottom of the deep, it will prove to be one of 
beauty or of great price, worthy of the immortality 
it must share with the being that bears it. 

Technical terms were omitted on account of the 
limited benefits a knowledge of them would confer ; 
but the department of etymology was cast aside 
with regret and disappointment. 

The production of a system of etymology which, 
harmonizing with the usual alphabetical arrange- 
ment of a dictionary, would interpenetrate without 
disturbing it, and which would be capable of being 
divided without being mutilated, is certainly the 
greatest desideratum that is left for the genius of a 

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PREFACE. 



lexicographer to consummate. Such a system has 
not been presented in any work extant. It has 
been repeatedly hinted at, but all attempts to 
realize it are marred by blighting irregularities : in 
them the grand scope of etymology is suppressed, 
the force of its broadest analogies crippled, and 
the unity of its impression and design demolished. 
Fragmentary, impotent, and maimed, they stand, in 
comparison with an isolated, exclusive, and sys- 
tematized etymology, but as the feeble blush of a 
thousand scattered stars, compared to the far-striking 
blaze of a single, sovereign, splendor-shedding sun. 

After much fruitless research, and many vain 
efforts to ingraft a perfect system of etymology upon 
the stock of a convenient dictionary, a belief has 
been growing upon me that the scheme is impracti- 
cable, the idea Utopian; because it appears that 
t^ie classification by radicals, the collocation of 
groups, alliances, and families, essential to the pro- 
per exhibition of the truths of the one, are incompa- 
tible with the alphabetical order and the individuality 
of words which are inseparable from the other. It 
follows, then, that etymology is properly taught, 
and most profitably studied, by the use of specific 
text-books; and to them those who desire to pursue 
that study are referred. 

There is yet another class of words that has been 
omitted. This book is not only intended to display 
a language : it has also been fitted to enter the school- 
house, and to become a companion of teacher and 
pupil; to enter the homes of the people, and to become 
a friend at the fireside: hence it has been deemed 
judicious to give it the same title to a welcome that 
should be demanded of a human being, namely; a 
decent appearance without, and, above all, a pure 
and innocent character within. In order to secure 
this title, words that parents should not like to hear 
come from the lips of a child — those that cannot 
openly, and at all times, every where, be used by 



men and women, leaving to the former dignity, and 
to the latter a fair name — have been almost totally 
disregarded. 

A concise statement of all that has been deemed 
worthy of insertion is given in the "Synopsis of 
Contents/' As there indicated, and as exhibited 
throughout the work itself, the claim that this book 
has to receive some attention from contemporary 
students and writers of our language, is not based 
alone upon the fact that many serviceable words and 
unexceptionable significations, which have been 
omitted in other vocabularies, have in it received a 
place. It will be observed that uses heretofore un- 
developed have been found for a school-dictionary ; 
that it is made a select Speller's Manual, and an Aid 
to English Composition, as well as a definer; that 
the scope of the book embraces, besides a supply of 
the most acceptable forms and expressions, and the 
true definitions of words, a full display of all irregu- 
larities in the formation of participles and tenses of 
verbs, declensions of nouns and pronouns, compari- 
sons of adjectives and adverbs, and, when occasion 
permits or demands, a presentation of appropriate 
prepositions, corresponding conjunctions and ad- 
verbs, references to illustrations of the use of words 
by writers of recognized merit, or notes informing of 
their origin, present use, fitness, or proper province. 
Thus are brought before the eye of a pupil nearly all 
of the elements necessary to enable him to construct 
sentences with accuracy and strength. 

A full explanation of the proper method of using 
this manual is presented in the Introduction. It 
may, however, be proper here to state that when the 
pronunciation of a word is made to vary from that 
indicated by any British lexicographer, the deviation 
is made out of respect to the usual pronunciation 
in the United States, which is as worthy of record 
as a different pronunciation of a smaller number 
of a similar class of speakers on the eastern side 



PREFACE. 



of the Atlantic; and whenever the author in this 
respect differs from Webster or Worcester, he does it 
to give a voice to millions in the Middle, Southern, 
and Western States, who have a claim equal to that 
of inhabitants of New England to have their prefer- 
ences regarded. On account of the first position 
defined in the last sentence, and for the purpose of 
localizing the author and the point of view from 
which his picture of the language has been deli- 
neated, the work has been called "An American 
Pronouncing Dictionary." 

The Contrasted Spellings introduced in the Ap- 
pendix have been selected from a copy of Webster's 
Unabridged Dictionary, published in 1852, and from 
one of Worcester's Universal and Critical Dictionary, 
published in 1858. These are, beyond dispute, the 
best authorities that could be adduced by the advo- 
cates of either system of orthography. The contrast 
is made without any display of partiality or even 
of preference, except so far as the idiom, the 
grammar, or the analogies of our language fully 
warrant. No charge is made against the system 
of either author that his best work will not sus- 
tain; and no virtue is credited that truth or fair- 
ness does not demand. All that is aimed at is, to 
give a correct and complete view of the whole ques- 
tion of differences between the great rival systems of 

ir time, and to exhibit to those interested what no 
work yet issued does, — the whole length and breadth 
of this subject, about which so many inquire and 
speak, and so few are well informed ; and of which 
many must have continued to be ignorant, unless 
some other "harmless drudge" would have assumed 
this task at the expense of his patience and time. 
If this exposition becomes, as it may, a bridge on 
which the advocates of both sides may meet to com- 
promise, and to forget the bitter waters that now roll 
between, the sole aim, the highest hope, of the com- 
piler of this table will be realized. He wishes at 



least to register his desire to behold a unanimity of 
sentiment and a harmony of affection displayed 
toward some single standard form of that language 
in which more than sixty millions of the human race 
read the inspirations of Jehovah, — in which Milton 
has crystallized an immortality, and Shakspeare has 
epitomized the world. 

Every year the line of demarcation between the 
forms of the words of the English language and 
those of the languages which most generously feed 
it becomes fainter, the number of exceptions to 
our idiomatic rules increases, and the question must 
soon be decided whether our native tongue is to be 
the master of the aliens it adopts, or whether it is to 
be mastered by them. Imagine a host of nearly one 
hundred thousand words, made up of Saxon veterans 
that have survived the heptarch's vanished sway, 
phalanxes wrested from the legions of classic Greece 
and Rome, janizaries from the squadrons of the tur- 
baned Turk, warriors from the forces of the Father- 
land, cavaliers from the lists of courtly Spain, con- 
scripts from the fiery troops of France, braves from the 
Indian fields of fame, sheiks from Arabia's burning 
sands, and contingents from fifty tributary climes, 
thrust together without law, undisciplined, unnatu- 
ralized, unacclimated, kept together without assimi- 
lation, irregular and wild to exuberance, and you 
will imagine a host very much like that which an 
English writer must command when he goes forth to 
to fight the battles of Truth. Our language is in a 
condition far from bespeaking that those who use 
it are either order-loving or logical; and it is fast 
approaching a state of confusion, if it has not already 
arrived at it, which must throw discredit as it casts 
deformity upon the vernacular speech of a literary 
people. 

The reconstruction of English orthography, so 
that spelling would cease to be the incubus it is, and 
so that the time spent in mastering a knowledge of 



PREFACE. 



the mere frames of words could be spent in contem- 
plating the ideal pictures they contain, or in holding 
converse with the spirits that inhabit them; and the 
establishment of a set of principles to be applied to 
the conforming of foreign words to the English 
idiom immediately upon their adoption, so that the 
encroachments of this greatest of corrupting agents 
would be checked, are objects which highly deserve 
the serious attention of an interested and reformative 
people, and which are well worthy of a sacrifice of 
more than one lifetime. But it would be presump- 
tuous for a single mind, around whose brow no early 
laurels cluster, to assume the dictatorship to a nation 
upon a question which a life of three-score years and 
ten is too short to exhaust, — upon a subject which 
any mental condition short of inspiration is too con- 
tracted to view in its manifold relations. That is a 
work proper for a congress or academy of men, com- 
posed of representatives of every view of which the 



question is capable; some deeply versed in foreign 
tongues, and others familiar with our own. The 
decisions of such a body would be universally 
respected, its recommendations implicitly followed, 
and a reformation instituted by it would become a 
permanent reform. 

Much of the merit possessed by this work is due 
to assistance received from Edward Gideon, A.M., 
William Stirling, A.M., and Thomas Shearer, M.D. 
Without being responsible in any way for faults or 
defects, they deserve a large share of any credit that 
may be bestowed upon it. Mr. Gideon aided in the 
construction of definitions, Mr. Stirling in planning 
and compiling the tables of the Appendix, and Dr. 
Shearer in revising medical terms and their defi- 
nitions. 



A. H. L. 



Philadelphia, March, 1859. 



SYNOPSIS OF CONTENTS. 



I. Explanatory Introduction 9 

II. Abbreviations and Signs used in this Work 16 

DICTIONARY. 

III. Definitions of nearly 40,000 Classified Words. 

IV. Pronunciations, with Primary and Secondary Accents. 

V. All Irregular Inflections; and Derivative Words in which the Primitives become modified, as 
in the Formation of Plurals, Declensions, Comparisons, Tenses, and Participles. 

VI. 10,000 Starred Words of Difficult or Peculiar Orthography, which, considered independently, 
constitute a Thorough and Select Spelling-Book. 

VII. Variable and Contested Spellings and Pronunciations. 

VIII. A very copious Collection of Appropriate Prepositions and Corresponding Conjunctions and 
Adverbs. 

IX. References to Writings of Authors of Standard Merit to illustrate the Use of 3500 Words 
which can be made an effective Aid in teaching Composition. 

X. Initial Abbreviations used in Writing and Printing. 

XL Names of the Letters of the English Alphabet and the Proper Spellings of their Plurals. 

XII. Explanatory Notes , 17 

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APPENDIX. 

XIII. Pronunciation and Signification of Modern Geographical Names 561 

XIV. Signification of the Proper Names of Persons 573 

XV. Hints to Spellers, embracing Rules and their Exceptions, and Contrasts of the Websterian 

and Conservative Systems of Orthography 581 

XVI. Translations of Foreign Words and Phrases 591 

XVII. Proverbs and Maxims 597 



INTRODUCTION 

EXPLAINING THE USES OF THIS BOOK. 



The subjects treated of in this Introduction, in 
the order observed, are as follows : — 
I. Orthography. 
II. Pronunciation and Accent. 
III. Parts op Speech and Inflections. 
IV. Definitions. 

V. Appropriate Prepositions, and Corre- 
sponding Conjunctions and Adverbs. 
VI. Illustrations of the Use of Words. 
VII. Miscellanies. 

I.— ORTHOGRAPHY. 

In this department the views of no lexicographer 
have been insisted upon to the exclusion of the 
opinions of others, or of the authority of usage. 
All words of variable orthography are given in 
every form in which they are accepted as correct by 
a large class of respectable and recent authors. By 
this means differences are exhibited and inquirers 
are aided in making a judicious choice. 

The preferences of "Webster, whether regarded as 
desirable improvements or unwarrantable innova- 
tions, have gained so firm a footing in the literature 
of America and Great Britain, that a plan for exhib- 
iting the recognized varieties in the forms of our 
words which ignored their existence, would be par- 
tial and imperfect. They have not only been in- 



serted in their proper place side by side with their 
conservative correspondents, but a systematized 
contrast of all the differences between the rival 
systems has been inserted in the APPENDIX. 

The asterisk [ * ] is used for the purpose of 
making this book a Select Speller. This is ac- 
complished by placing it beside words of difficult, 
peculiar, or contested spellings ,* and, by limiting 
their tasks to the starred words, teachers will be 
enabled to instruct in all the difficult and anomalous 
orthographies of our language. Learners will thus 
be saved the time which is often so unprofitably 
spent upon words of simple construction, or upon 
those that can be spelled from their pronunciation ; 
as, handmill and revolution. This desirable 
feature distinguishes this dictionary from every 
other, and the collection of words to which atten- 
tion is invited is deemed superior to that presented 
in any spelling-book, because it embraces every cur- 
rent word of our language in every recognized form. 

As far as the letter K, the asterisks have repeat- 
edly been placed beside words which have been 
inflected or compounded by a regular and slight 
change in the primitive word; as, appositeness, 
inconsistencies, arguing, forcing. Scholars 
familiar with the Rules for Spelling, and who have 
mastered all such words from A to K, will be able 



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to treat properly all succeeding similar ones. 
Hence, from page 290 to tho end, the asterisks are 
almost exclusively applied to words which are diffi- 
cult, rare, or alien. The whole number of starred 
words is 10,000. Of these, nearly 6000 occur before 
page 290, and more than 4000 after it. The number 
can be lessened at pleasure for advanced classes, or 
upon reviewing, by marking over with pen or pencil 
the asterisks of those words which are to be 
neglected. 

The asterisks are not intended to mark that spell- 
ing which is preferred by the author, but almost 
without exception they distinguish that which is 
usually written. 

Compound words, as house-top, lady-like, 
which retain the meanings of the simple words of 
which they are composed, have not been inserted 
in the text. 

The simple parts which constitute compound 
words, and which are always in composition prop- 
erly separated by a hyphen, are made to begin with 
a eapital, and are separated by an en-dash [ - ] ; as, 
Canary-Bird. Compounds whose parts are not 
separated by a hyphen have a capital only at the 
beginning; as, Canebrake. The two classes are 
by that means distinguished. Scholars should be 
made to understand that the capitals of compounds 
are no more invariable than the capitals with which 
simple words are made to begin in dictionaries; 
that the same rules which require the simple word 
Friday to begin with a capital, require the com- 
pound Good-Friday to have both of its parts begin 
with one ; and that under the same circumstances, 
both bird and humming-bird would be written 
without a capital. 

The capital is also used in derivative words 
which by some writers are made to accept of a 
hyphen between their parts, and which by others 



are marked by a diaeresis ; as, Pre- Eminent or 
Preeminent. In English composition the diaeresis 
should be discarded as superfluous. 

The Hints to Spellers will prove most service- 
able to those who memorize them at the commence- 
ment of their studies. These Hints, the lists of 
Geographical Names and Proper Names of 
Persons complete the scheme for exhibiting English 
spelling and pronunciation. 

II.— PRONUNCIATION AND ACCENT. 

The scheme for exhibiting pronunciation and 
accent is given at length on page 16. The method 
by numbered vowels has been preferred on account 
of the simplicity of its application and the ease with 
which it can be memorized. 

All well authorized pronunciations of a word are 
indicated in the order of their acceptability. 

In a dictionary that omits etymology, the only 
object for separating words into syllables is to show 
the fragments into which words are broken by 
utterance; hence, agreeably to the rule of Dr. Lowth, 
they have been separated "as naturally divided in 
a right pronunciation without regard to derivation." 

Accent is a stress of voice laid upon one or more 
syllables of a word to distinguish them from other 
syllables. Every word of more than one syllable 
has at least one accent. There are two accents, the 
Primary and the Secondary. 

The Primary accent is the greatest stress of voice 
laid upon any syllable of a word. In this work the 
syllable on which it is placed is distinguished by 
the acute accent [ ' ] ; as, ban! in ban'ish. 

The Secondary accent is a stress of voice subor- 
dinate to the Primary accent, and more forcible 
than the utterance of unaccented syllables. The 
syllable on which it is placed is distinguished by 
the grave accent [ N ] ; as s ment in ban'isfrment. 



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It should be observed that in this work the mark 
of accent is always made to point to the syllable on 
which it is placed. 

In dictionaries which are masterly and minute in 
other respects the secondary accent has usually been 
omitted. The above-mentioned method for marking 
it is the invention of Lyman Cobb, who, while treat- 
ing of this subject, says: — 

"It is of the utmost importance that the second- 
ary accent be properly placed. This is fixed with 
as much certainty as the place of the principal ac- 
cent itself; and a wrong position of one would as 
much derange the sound of a word as a wrong 
position of the other." 

The insufficiency of the plan which marks the pri- 
mary accent alone, for conveying a complete view 
of the accentuation of a word, is made clear by an 
examination of the marking of words like the fol- 
lowing, as presented in our most voluminous dic- 
tionaries : — 

ir-ref-ra-ga-bil'i-ty, eye'ser-vant, 
os'cil-la-tor-y, vi-tu-per-a'tion. 

When the secondary accent is inserted, they are 
written, — 

irYef-ra-ga-bilTty, eye'^ser-vant, 
os'cil-la v tor-y, vi N tu-per-a'tion. 

III.— PARTS OF SPEECH AND INFLEC- 
TIONS. 

The names of the parts of speech are fully dis- 
played, beside the abbreviations which stand for 
them, on page 16. They are those adopted by a 
vast majority of grammarians. 

That class of words of which my is a type, about 
which pugnacious classifiers have so much and so 
fruitlessly disputed, is indicated by the abbreviation 
pro. or a., meaning pronoun or adjective, pronominal 



adjective, or possessive adjective pronoun, as one 
prefers or pleases. Repeated reference is made to 
Brown's "Grammar of English Grammars," in 
which the whole discussion is elaborately and fairly 
drawn up in the space of six closely-printed pages, 
commencing on page 314. 

All plurals of nouns, declensions of pronouns, 
participles of verbs, and comparisons of adjectives 
and adverbs, which are irregularly constructed, are 
entered beside the words from which they are 
formed, and also in their alphabetical position. 
The regular inflection is usually inserted when its 
spelling is worthy of note. Much time has been 
spent in compiling and determining the irregulari- 
ties of verbs, and those inserted are believed to 
exceed in number, and to equal in reliability, the 
collection of any other work yet published. 

Inflections which have been omitted may be 
obtained by giving heed to the following direc- 
tions : — 

I. Form the plural of a noun by adding s to th$ 
singular. 

II. Form present participles by affixing ing to 
the verb. 

III. Form perfect participles by affixing ed to 
the verb. 

IV. Form the comparative degree of adjectives or 
adverbs, 

1. By placing more or less before the positive. 

2. By affixing er to the positive. 

V. Form the superlative degree of adjectives or 
adverbs, 

1. By placing most or least before the positive. 

2. By affixing est to the positive. 

The second rules for constructing comparatives 
and superlatives are applicable to monosyllables and 
to dissyllables ending in e, y, and w ; the first apply 
to nearly all comparable adjectives or adverbs. 



INTRODUCTION. 



In the variations of nouns, adjectives, adverbs, 
and verbs, final consonants are doubled, final y is 
changed into i, and final e is omitted agreeably to 
the rules for spelling. When the third person, sin- 
gular, of the present tense of a verb, is formed from 
the infinitive present by any other method than the 
simple addition of s, the orthography is shown after 
the abbreviation prs. U 3. 

Nouns and pronouns are usually defined in the 
singular number and nominative case ; verbs, in the 
infinitive mood and present tense; adjectives and 
adverbs, in the positive degree. 

IV.— DEFINITIONS. 

The definitions are usually clausal, being pre- 
sented in words of sufficient number to convey a 
clear impression of the import of the word defined. 
When a single word is offered as a definition, it is a 
synonyme, which, if it has not a well-known mean- 
ing, will be found defined at length in its proper 
place. 

The plan upon which some of the definitions have 
been constructed, and the method of obtaining, in 
certain cases, the true meaning of words, can be 
best exhibited by explaining a few typical exam- 
ples. The first selections for this purpose are Dis- 
pensatory and Pharmacopceia, which are thus 
defined : — 

Dispensatory, n. A book in which the compo- 
sition of medicines is described; a pharmacopoeia. 
Pharmacopceia, n. A dispensatory. 

After dispensatory is found the full definition of 
both terms : first a clausal or descriptive definition 
is given, and then a synonyme. After pharmaco- 
pceia the synonyme " dispensatory" alone is given, 
with the understanding that scholars are required 
to define synonymous definitions. That require- 



ment would prompt them to refer to dispensatory, 
after which the proper definition of pharmacopceia 
is to be found. 

The second selections are Entomologist and 
Disconsolately, which are thus defined : — 

Entomologist, n. One versed in entomology. 
Disconsolately, ad. In a disconsolate manner. 

These are specimens of a kind of definitions which 
has been much abused by those who are ignorant 
of the means of obtaining the definition desired. In 
the definitions, "entomology" and "disconsolate" 
are merely inserted as key-words to the proper defi- 
nition ; and pupils should be required to insert the 
definition of "entomology" and "disconsolate" 
instead of those words ; thus, — 

Entomologist, n. One versed in "the Natural 

History of insects." 
Disconsolately, ad. In a "comfortless, hopeless, 

or melancholy" manner. 

The definition to be substituted is usually found 
upon the same page as that in which it should be 
inserted. 

The question might be asked, Why is not the full 
definition given in the text ? The answer is, that 
if every word deserving of a place were fully de- 
fined, the work would be doubled in size and price. 

Nearly all other definitions, excepting the classes 
explained above, are complete in themselves. As 
many as possible are made both descriptive and 
synonymous. The descriptive definition should be 
preferred in recitations; the synonymous are ser- 
viceable for obtaining copiousness of expression. 

Very often even the plainest definition that can 
be made requires to be illustrated. A sentence 
illustrating the use of the word is in such a case 
necessary to convey a knowledge of its meaning. 
See "Illustrations of the Use of Words," page 13. 



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V.— APPROPRIATE PREPOSITIONS, COR- 
RESPONDING CONJUNCTIONS, 
AND ADVERBS. 

The appropriate preposition of a word is a prepo- 
sition by which it should almost invariably be fol- 
lowed. It will be found placed in a parenthesis 
after the definition of the word which it follows, 
introduced by the abbreviation ap. p. Many words 
of several meanings have an appropriate preposition 
for each sense, or for but one sense : in such cases, 
the distinct use of the preposition is indicated as 
far as it is possible to do so. Sometimes adverbs 
are used after the manner of appropriate preposi- 
tions. They are distinguished by being printed in 
italics. 

This subject appears to have been lightly valued 
by grammarians and lexicographers. Each seems 
to have considered it within the peculiar province 
of the other, and both have neglected it. Since the 
effect of subjoining a preposition is often to change 
the sense of the word which precedes it, the definer 
of words, as much as the constructer of sentences, 
should be expected to give this kind of information. 
The following sentences illustrate the total change 
of meaning sometimes effected by subjoining prepo- 
sitions : — 

He cast the account out of doors, 
He cast up the account out of doors. 
I will dispense medicines, 
I will dispense with medicines. 

It is worthy of note that a preposition which com- 
pounds with a verb or an adjective, usually com- 
pounds with a noun derived from it ; and vice versa. 

A corresponding conjunction or adverb is one 
which, when used in a sentence, requires a certain 
other conjunction or adverb to be used before com- 
pleting the sense. Though words of this kind are 



not numerous, they have been deemed well worthy 
of attention. They are inserted after the abbrevia- 
tions cor. c. and cor. ad. 

It is strange that a subject so clearly important 
should have been almost entirely neglected, even in 
rudimentary dictionaries and grammars, and still 
more strange that in such works many pages should 
be devoted to rules and expressions for the purpose 
of imparting a smattering of foreign tongues, while 
no mention is made of a matter so essential to a 
thorough knowledge of our own. 

VI.— ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE USE OF 
WORDS. 

In order to gather the information to be conveyed 
in this branch of the dictionary, either teacher or 
scholar should have at command a copy of " Hart's 
Class-Book of Prose," or one of "Emerson's First 
Class Reader." 

In the " Class-Book of Prose," the references are 
made to selections from the writings of Addison, 
Pope, Johnson, Blair, Junius, Franklin, Washington, 
Jefferson, Wirt, Irving, Bancroft, Sparks, and to 
twenty-four other standard authors of Great Britain 
and America. The writers whose pieces are re- 
ferred to, are the more modern of those noticed in 
the Class-Book, and consequently they are the more 
likely to construe and use words as they are now 
construed and applied. The earliest of these writers 
wrote about the end of the seventeenth century ; 
the latest are still writing. The references com- 
mence at page 163, and continue to page 384, — the 
end of the Class-Book. 

In "Emerson's First Class Reader," references 
are made to extracts from page 15 to page 100. 
These extracts are in prose and verse, and are 
selected from the works of Howitt, Chalmers, Scott, 
Croly, Johnson, Brougham, Daniel Webster, Everett, 



14 



INTRODUCTION. 



Jefferson, Irving, Paulding,Cooper, Bryant, Percival, 
Shakspeare, Longfellow, Bird, and forty-five others, 
American and British. With very few exceptions, 
the extracts were written in the present century. 

The references are inserted in brackets at the end 
of the definitions of those words for the use of which 
they furnish an illustration. The brackets include 
both page and line; thus, [262-18] is read 262d 
page, 18th line : and [71-8] is read 71st page and 
8th line. When the page exceeds 160, the reference 
is made to "Hart's Class-Book of Prose ;" when the 
page is less than 160, to " Emerson's First Class 
Reader." The first reference [262-18], which in 
this work, on page 18, is placed after the definition 
of abhorrence, (the page being above 160,) is 
intended to convey the information that in "Hart's 
Class-Book of Prose," on the 262d page, and in the 
18th line, an illustration of the use of the word 
abhorrence will be found. The second reference 
[71-8], which is found on page 18, inserted after 
the word abode, (the page being less than 160,) 
refers to " Emerson's First Class Reader," 71st page 
and 8th line. 

In counting the lines, mere headings of chapters 
have been omitted. When a page alone is inserted 
as a reference, the illustration will be found in one 
of the last five lines of the page ; so that reference 
[259], found after abet, on page 18, directs to 
"Hart's Class-Book of Prose," page 259, and to one 
of the last five lines on the page. 

The various uses which these references will sub- 
serve will, in part, be made evident by a display of 
some of the matter referred to. Two words will be 
selected for this purpose ; namely, Individual and 
Influence. The first is thus defined : — 

Individual, n. A single being; a person [58-16] 
[381-21] : — a., separate from others ; single; one; 
relating to a single being. [65-8.] 



The passages referred to are the following : — 

[58-16.] If a polype has constructed the great 
submarine mountain of New Holland, the thousand 
tribes and myriads of individuals which inhabited 
the submarine Apennine, might as easily, far more 
easily, have formed that ridge. — Universal Review. 

[381-21.] The same qualities which raised him 
to the ascendency he possessed over the will of a 
nation, as the commander of armies and chief mag- 
istrate, caused him to be loved and respected as an 
individual. — Sparks, 

[65-8.] Who shall frame together the skilful 
architecture which unites national sovereignty with 
state rights, individual security, and public pros- 
perity ? — Daniel Webster. 

Influence is thus defined : — 

Influence, n. Moving or directive power; effect; 
sway ; bias (ap. p. — over, with, on, upon) [31] 
[236-4] : — v. t., to act upon with directive power; 
to persuade; to bias. [65-25.] 

The passages referred to follow : — 

[31.] The influence of the female character is 
now felt and acknowledged in all the relations of 
life. — Garter. 

[236-4.] His influence upon the literature of his 
age was almost unbounded. 

[65-25.] Let us hope that that fear of Heaven 
which expels all other fear, and that regard to duty 
which transcends all other regard, may influence 
public men and private citizens, and lead our coun- 
try still onward in her happy career. — Daniel Webster. 

The advantages of a dictionary with illustrative 
quotations are by this plan put within the reach 
of scholars, without multiplying books or without 
increasing the expense of their outfit. 

In the hands of those who may not desire to use 
the references as directed, they may render other 
service. It is never pretended that definitions of 
all the words contained in any dictionary are mas- 



INTRODUCTION. 



15 



tered even by the most talented pupils. There 
must be a selection for study. In making a selec- 
tion, words most often used which are least likely 
to be understood should be preferred; and there 
can be no better guide in making a judicious choice 
than a marked list of 3500 words which have 
recently been used in popular works by the masters 
of our literature. 

These references can be made a very effective aid 
in teaching English composition. In many of our 
schools there is practiced an excellent plan of dic- 
tating a number of words to be used by pupils in 
conveying a knowledge of some fact, or in narrating 
an incident. The difficulties which beginners usu- 
ally encounter in their efforts at composition, will be 
much lessened by selecting the simpler words 
which have references annexed, and requiring that 
the illustrations referred to be written out in full, 
and carefully read, before original combinations are 
attempted. They thus find a sentence for a model 
at the same time that they obtain a subject; and 
the efforts made to imitate the finished periods of 
select authors, will rapidly develop an elevation of 
tone and style that would otherwise be slowly, or 
perhaps never, acquired. 

There are many words whose use and meaning 
can only be well conveyed by quoting a phrase or 
sentence containing them; and the dictionary which 
omits all mention of illustrations comes at least that 
much short of what it should. The insertion of 
references in this book has added but two or three 
pages to its size and nothing to its price. Exclusive 
of their consideration, the work is prepared to stand 
upon its merits as a help to the practical teacher or 
a guide to the growing writer. Those who desire to 
use the references can avail themselves of one more 
convenience, and those who do not so desire will 
not have one less, than is usually supplied. 



VII.— MISCELLANIES. 

Initial Abbreviations which are much used in 
writing and printing, are explained after the com- 
ments upon their first initial letter; for instance, 
a.m. is explained under A, and m.d. under M. 

The Names of the Letters of the English Al- 
phabet, and the proper method of writing their plu- 
rals, are inserted in the comments upon each letter. 

Explanatory Notes are inserted to give essen- 
tial information which cannot be compressed to the 
compass of a brief definition. 

Geographical Names and their Significa- 
tions have been introduced for reasons mentioned 
on page 561. 

The Significations of the Proper Names of 
Persons have been inserted as a subject of interest. 
The list comprises Scriptural, Classical, German, 
Saxon, and other names. 

In the Hints to Spellers are inserted those 
rules which should be found in the head as well as 
fixed in the habit of an English scholar. The Hints 
also include a complete contrast of Conservative 
and Websterian spellings, with a display of the 
excellencies and defects of both systems. 

The Translations of Foreign Terms and 
Phrases are sufficiently noticed on page 691. 

Proverbs and Maxims have been introduced for 
various purposes. They will serve for texts upon 
which teachers can occasionally comment. They 
might be given as subjects for composition, or pre- 
sented in the form of questions for debate. They 
can be used as headings for pages of penmanship; 
and, for the accommodation of those who may de- 
sire so to use them, they have been arranged in 
alphabetical order. Only such sentences as convey 
a truth worth knowing, or contain a sentiment 
worth cherishing, have received a place. 



ABBREVIATIONS. 



a. stands for adjective. 

a. and pro. " " adjective and pronoun, or ad- 
jective pronoun. 

adverb. 

appropriate preposition. 

comparative degree. 

conjunction copulative. 

conjunction disjunctive. 

corresponding adverb. 

corresponding conjunction. 

interjection. 

noun. 

nominative case. 

objective case. 



ad. 




(t a 


op. p. 


:t a 


com 




tt a 


con. 


c. 


tt a 


con. 


d. 


ft ft 


cor. 


ad. 


ft a 


cor. 


c. 


a tt 


in. 




tt tt 


n. 




(( ft 


nom 




a a 


obj. 




tt (t 



pi. 


stands for plural number. 


p08. 


it 


" 


possessive case. 


p. prf. 


tt 


a 


participle perfect. 


p. pr8. 


tt 


ft 


participle present. 


prp. 


tt 


ft 


preposition. 


pro. 


tt 


ti 


pronoun. 


pro. or a. 


tt 


a 


pronoun or adjective, or adjec- 
tive pronoun. 


prs. t. 3 


tt 


a 


present tense, third person,si«<jr. 


pst. t. 


tt 


a 


past or imperfect tense. 


sing. 


tt 


a 


singular number. 


sup. 


tt 


a 


superlative degree. 


v. i. 


it 


it 


verb intransitive. 


v. t. 


tt 


a 


verb transitive. 



SCHEME FOR REPRESENTING SOUNDS AND ACCENTS. 

In the Dictionary the figures placed over letters refer to the vowels at the head of the page. The 
primary accent is distinguished by the acute [ ' ], and the secondary by the grave [ N ], accent; thus, 
con-sol' i~ date. The primary accent is on sol, the second syllable, and the secondary is on date, the fourth 
syllable. It should be observed that each accent points to the syllable it distinguishes. 

a 1 f fate, 

a ±„ j.v^ „~ j ~x? „ „~ :•*> tar. 



represents the sound of a as in 

represents the sound of e as in 
represents the sound of i as in 

represents the sound of o as in 



fall. 


u 


fat. 


61 


me. 


M 


me't. 


th 


pine. 


TH 


pin. 
n6. 


g 

J 


m6ve. 


S 



n6t. 



> represents the sound of u as in 

{ represent the sounds of oi and 
j ou as in 

[ represents the sound of th as in 
J represents the sound of g as in 
[ represents the sound of s as in 



tube, cube. 

tub. 

bull. 

dil. 

pMnd. 

thm. 

THis. 

gone. 

gem(j^m). 
sin. 
rose(r6ze). 



ASTERISK, REFERENCES, INFLECTIONS, ABBREVIATIONS. 



•35- Prefixed to words the spelling of which is pecu- 
liar or difiicult. When different spellings are given, 
the asterisk is placed beside that form which is in 
most extensive use. See under Orthography, in 
the Introduction. 

[160 upwards] Refers to an illustration of the use 
of a word in " Hart's Class-Book of Prose." 

[160 downwards] Refers to an illustration in 
" Emerson's First Class Reader." The first num- 
ber inserted in brackets is the number of a page ; 
the second is the number of the line in which the 
word referred to will be found. When a page 
alone is enclosed in brackets, the word will be 
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found in one of the last five lines of that page. 
See Illustrations of the Use of Words, in the 
Introduction. 

[Inflections.] When the inflections of a verb are 
inserted in brackets the first word inserted is the 
form of the past tense and the other is that of 
the perfect participle. In inflections of adjectives 
and adverbs, the first inserted is the comparative 
degree, and the other is the superlative. 

Abbreviations used in writing and printing are 
explained after the comments upon their first 
initial letter ; for example, n.b. is explained under 
N, a.b. under A. 



AN 



AMERICAN PRONOUNCING DICTIONARY 

OF THE 

ENGLISH LANGUAGE. 



SCHEME OF THE VOWELS. 
Fate, far, fall, fat — md> mit — pine, pin — n6, m&ve, ndr, n6t — tube, tub, bull — 611 — p5und — thin, THis. 



A (a), n. The first letter of the 
alphabet is a vowel; its name 
is written A, the plural of which 
is Aes. It is much used as an 
abbreviation. A. stands for an- 
swer, accepted, and for some 
proper names of persons. A.B. 
stand for Artium Baccalaureus 
(Bachelor of Arts); A.C. for 
ante Christum (before Christ); 
A.D. for anno Domini (in the year 
of our Lord) ; A.L. for anno 
lucis (in the year of light); 
A.M. for anno mundi (in the year 
of the world), also for Artium 
Magister (Master of Arts), and 
for ante meridiem (before noon); 
and A.U.C. for anno urbis conditse 
(in the year after the building of 
the city [Rome]). 
A (a), indefinite article. One (un- 
emphatic) ; any : — prp., on, in. 
to, at ; as, a hunting, a ripening. 
jg^t* Before words which begin 

with a vowel sound the article 

a is written an. 

B 



ABA 

A-back (a-bak'), ad. Backwards. 

Ab-a-cus (ab'a^kus), n. The high- 
est member of a column ; an in- 
strument used in calculating. 
Ab-a-ci (ab'a N se), j , 

Ab-a-cus-es (ab'a'kiis-lz), J n '& • 

A-baft (a-bafY), ad. From the prow 
or stem of a ship towards the stern. 

A-ban-don (a-ban'dun), v. t. To 
give up utterly; to forsake; to 
desert; to quit; to relinquish; to 
renounce; to forswear. [193.] 

A-ban'don-ed, p. prf. : — a., given 
up ; corrupted in the highest de- 
gree, (ap. p. — to.) 

A-BAN-DON-MENT(a-ban / dun > me ! nt), 
n. The act of giving up ; deser- 
tion, relinquishment, (ap.p. — of.) 
[95-35.J [373.] 

A-base (a-base r ), v. t. To bring low 
in position, spirit, or character; to 
cast down, to depress; to degrade. 

*A-ba'sing, p. prs. 

A-base-ment (a-base'ment), n 
The state of being brought low 
humiliation. [372-15.] 
2* 



ABB 

A-bash (a-bash'), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 
abashes.] To make ashamed; 
to confound ; to confuse. 

A-bate (a-bate'), v. t. To lessen ; 
to diminish ; to destroy; to remit ; 
to annul [229-19] : — v. i., to grow 
less ; to subside ; to fail. 

*A-ba'ting, p. prs. 

A-bate-ment (a-bate'ment), n. 
Act of abating ; the sum or quan- 
tity taken away by abating ; re- 
duction, discount. (ap>.p. — of.) 

-Ab-a-tis I (ab'a'tis or ^ab-a-te'), 

Ab-at-tis j n. A mass of trees 
and branches cut and placed to 
impede an army. 

Ab-a-tis j ( ^ b _£_ te £ z /) n< L 

Ab-at-tis j v n " 

-Ab-at-toir fab-at-twdr'), n. A 
slaughter-house. 

*Ab-ba-cy (ab'ba x s&), n, The pos- 
sessions or rights of an abbot. 

*Ab'ba v cies, n. pi. 

*Ab-bess (ab'bls), n. The superior 
of a nunnery. 

*Ab'bess\es, n. pi. 

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ABE 



ABI 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me, met — pine, pin — n6, m6ve, 



ABO 



*Ab-bey (ab'be), ft. A monastery, 
a convent ; a church attached to 
a monastery. 

*Ab-bot (ab'biit), n. The chief 
officer of a monastery. 

Ab-bot-ship (ab'but x ship), n. The 
office or state of an abbot. 

Ab-bre-vi-ate (ab-bre've N ate), v. t. 
To cut off in length, or to make 
less in bulk ; to shorten ; to con- 
dense ; to abridge ; to contract. 

*Ab-bre'vi x a-ting, p. prs. 

*Ab-bre-vi-a-tion ( N ab-bre-ve-a'- 
shun), n. The act of shortening; 
a contraction. 

*Ab-bre-vi-a-tor (ab v bre-v&-a'- 
tur), ft. One who abridges. 

Ab-bre-vi-a-ture (ab-bre've x a- 
tshure), n. A mark used for 
shortening ; an abridgment. 

Ab-di-cate (ab'de^kate), v. t. or 
v. i. To abandon ; to resign. 

Ab'di v ca-ting, p. prs. 

Ab-di-ca-tion ( x ab-devka'shun), w. 
Resignation, retirement. 

Ab-di-ca-tive (ab'de^ka-tlv), a. 
Causing or implying an abdi- 
cation. 

Ab-do-men (ab-d6'men or ab'd6- 
x mSn), n. The belly. 

Ab-dom-i-nal (ab-dom'e x nal), a. 
Relating to the abdomen. 

Ab-duce (ab-duse'), v. t. To draw 
apart; to separate. 

Ab-du'cing, p. prs. 

*Ab-du-cent (ab-du'se'nt), a. Pull- 
ing or drawing away : — opposed 

tO ADDUCENT. 

Ab-duct (ab-diikf), v. t. To take 

away by force and stealth. 
Ab-duc-tion (ab-duk'shun), n. A 

drawing away ; a carrying away 

by stealth and force. 
*Ab-duc-tor (ab-duk'tur), n. A 

muscle that draws a part away 

from the axis of the body ; one 

guilty of abduction. 
A-be-ce-da-ri-an ( N a-b&-s6-da're- 

x an), n. A teacher or learner of 

the alphabet. 
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A-bed (a-bed'), ad. In or on a bed. 

Ab-er-rance (ab-eVranse), ) 

Ab-er-ran-oy (ab-er'ran x se), J n ' 
A deviation from the right way. 

Ab-er'ran x ces, \ , 

Ab-ep/ran x cies, J n * & ' 

* Ab-er-ra-tion ^ab-e'r-ra'shun ),n. 
Deviation from the right way; 
apparent alteration in the place 
of a star ; insanity. 

A-bet (a-bef), v. t. To push for- 
ward another; to encourage or 
aid in crime. [259.] 

A-bet'ting, p. prs. 

A-bet'ted, p. prf. 

A-bet-ment (&-be : t / me ! nt), ft. The 
act of abetting. 

A-bet-ter I (a-b§t'tur), ft. One 

*A-bet-tor J who incites to crime. 

An abettor proposes a 

crime, an accessary assists 

in it, an accomplice executes. 

*A-bey-ance (a-ba'anse), n. A 
state of suspense; expectation; 
reversion.f 

Ab-hor (ab-h6r' or ab-h6r'), v. t 
To hate with acrimony; to de- 
test; to loathe. [362-13.] 

Ab-hor'ring, p. prs. 

*Ab-hor-red (ab-hdrd' or ab- 
hSrd'), p. prf. 

Ab-hor-rence (ab-h6r'r£nse), ft. 
Bitter hatred, detestation, (ap. 
p.— of.) [262-18.] 

Ab-hor-rent (ab-h6r'r§nt), a. De- 
testing ; contrary to, inconsistent 
with. (ap. p. — to, from.) 

Ab-hor-rer (ab-hdrVur or ab-hftr'- 
rur), ft. A hater, a detester. 

A-bide (a-bide'), v. i. [abode or 

ABIDED — ABODE Or ABIDED.] To 

dwell in a place; to sojourn: — 
v. t., to suffer; to endure; to 
tarry for. (ap. p. — in, at, with.) 

A-bi'ding, p. prs. : — ft., continu- 
ance, stay : — a., permanent. 

A-bil-i-ty (a-bil'leHe), ft. The 
power to do; capacity; might 
qualification. 

*A-bll'i x ties, ft. pi. Faculties. 



Ab-ject (ab'jekt), a. Mean or 
worthless; contemptible [183]: 
— ft., a man without hope. 

Ab-ject-ed-ness (ab-j£kt'ed x nes), 
n. The state of an abject. 

Ab-jec-tion (ab-jek'shun), ft. 
Meanness of mind ; servility. 

Ab-ject-ly (ab'jekt'le), ad. In 
an abject manner; meanly. 

Ab-ject-ness (ab'jekt N nes), n. Ser- 
vility, meanness, baseness. 

Ab-ju-ra-tion ( x ab-ju-ra'shun), n. 
The act of abjuring; the oath 
taken for that end. 

Ab-jure (ab-jiire'), v. t. To re- 
nounce a position upon oath. 

Ab-ju'ring, p. prs. 

*Ab-la-que-a-tion (ab x la-kwe-a'~ 
shun), ft. The practice of open- 
ing the ground about trees. 

Ab-la-tive (ab'la v tiv), a. That 
which takes away : — n., the sixth 
case of Latin nouns. 

A-ble (a'bl), a. Having power of 
mind, body, or fortune ; efficient, 
capable, sufficient. 

*A-ble-Bod-i-ed fa-bl-bSd'dld), 
i. Strong of body, athletic. 

Ab-le-ga-tion ( v ab-le-ga'shun), n. 
A sending abroad upon some 
employment ; a dismission. 

A-ble-ness (a'brnes), n. Ability 
of body ; force, vigor. 

Ab-lep-sy (ab'leVse), n. Want of 
sight, blindness. 

*Ab'lep v sies, ft. pi. 

Ab-lu-ent (ab'lu^nt), a. Cleansing. 

Ab-lu-tion (ab-lu'shun), n. The 
act of cleansing ; washing. 

A-bly (a'ble), ad. With ability. 

Ab-ne-ga-tion ( x ab-ne-ga'shun), n. 
Denial, renunciation. 

Ab-nor-mal (ab-ndr'mal), a. Ir- 
regular, against rule. 

A-board (a-bdrd'), ad. In a ship. 

A-bode (a-b6de'), n. Habitation ; 
place of residence [275] [71-8] : 
— P' P r /' °f abide. 

A-B0DE-MENT(a-b6de'ment),ft. A se- 
cret anticipation ; a foreboding. 



ABO 



ABR 
n6r, n6t — tube, tub, bull— 611, — pSund — thin, this. 



ABS 



4 A-b6l'ish, t\ t. [prs. t. 3, A-BOL- 
ish-es.] To annul, destroy, re- 
peal, abrogate. [198-24.] 

A-bol-ish-a-ble (a-b&l'llsh'a-bl), 
a. That which may be abolished. 

4 A-B6L'isH x MEXT, n. The act of 
abolishing; destruction, repeal. 

*Ab-o-li-tion ( v ab-6-lish'uu), n. 
The act of abolishing ; abroga- 
tion. 

A-bom-i-na-ble (a-b6m ; e x na-bl), 
a. Hateful, detestable, odious, 
loathsome. (ap.p. — to.) [261-24.] 

A-BO]\i-i-NA-BLE-NESs(a-b6ni / e x na- 
bl N nes), n. Odiousness. 

A-bom-i-na-bly (a-b6m'e x na-ble), 
ad. Most hatefully, odiously. 

A-bom-i-xate (a-b&m'e v nate), v. t. 
To abhor, detest, hate utterly. 

A-BOM'lVA-TING, p. prs. 

A-bom-i-na-tion ( x a-b6m-e-na'- 
shiin), n. An object of hatred; 
detestation ; pollution. 

Ab-o-rig-i-xal ( x ab-6-rlj'e-nal), a. 
First, primitive, pristine. 

*Ab-o-ri-gi-xes ( x ab-6-rij'e v neez), 
n. pi. The earliest inhabitants 
of a country ; autochthones. 

A-bor-tiox (a-b6r'shun), n. An 
untimely birth, miscarriage. 

A-bor-tive (a-b6r'tiv). a. Bear- 
ing before the due time, bringing 
forth nothing ; untimely, prema- 
ture, immature. 

A-bor-tiye-ly (a-bdr'tivle), ad. 
Im maturely, prematurely. 

4 A-b6und', v. i. To have or be in 
great plenty : to be prevalent. 
(ap, p. — in, with.) 

4 A-b6ut', prp. Surrounding, near 
to ; relating to ; engaged in : — 
ad., circularly, nearly ; the long- 
est way, in opposition to the 
short, straight way. 

A-bove (a-buv'), prp. Higher in 
place, rank, power, or excellence ; 
beyond: — ad., overhead: in the 
regions of heaven : — a., former, 
aforesaid; as, above remarks; 
higher ; as, the world above. 



A-boye-Board (a-buv'b6rd), ad. 
In open sight; without artifice 
or trick ; patent. 

A-boye-Cited (a-buv'sl'tdd), a. 
Cited before. 

A-bove-Grouxd (a-buv'gr6iind), 
ad. An expression used to sig- 
nify that a man is alive; un- 
buried. 

Ab-ra-ca-dab-ra (ab x ra-ka-dab'- 
ra), n. A superstitious charm 
against agues; jargon. 

4 A-brade', v. t. To rub off, wear 
away. 

4 A-BRA'i)ixG, p. prs. 

*A-bra-siox (a-bra'zhun), n. 
Rubbing off; that which is 
rubbed off. [side. 

A-breast (a-br^sf), ad. Side by 

A-bridge (a-bridje'), v. t. To 
make shorter in words; to con- 
tract, deprive of, condense, cur- 
tail, (ap. p. — of, from.) 

A-bridg-ing (a-brldj'ing), p. prs. 

A-bridg-er (a-bridj'ur), n. One 
who condenses or abbreviates. 

A-bridge-ment ) (a-bridje'ment), 

*A-bridg-mext j 72. The con- 
traction of a larger work into 
a small compass ; an epitome ; 
a compend, digest; a summary, 
syllabus, synopsis, abstract; a 
reduction or restriction. 

*A-broach (a-br6tsh'), ad. In a 
posture for fluid to run out. 

A-broad (a-brawd'), ad. In an- 
other country; without; widely. 

4 Ab'r6 x gAte. v. t. To repeal, an- 
nul, revoke, rescind. 

4 Ab'r6 x ga-ting, p. prs. 

Ab-ro-ga-tion ( v ab-r6-ga'shun),n. 
The act of abrogating ; the .re- 
peal of a law; nullification. 

4 Ab-R"Ctpt', a. Steep, craggy; sud- 
den, unceremonious. f 

Ab-rup-tion (ab-rup'shun), n. 
Violent and sudden separation. 

Ab-rttpt-ly (ab-rupt'le), ad. Has- 
tily; without the due forms of 
preparation ; suddenly. 



4 Ab-rutt'ness, n. A sudden man- 
ner; steepness. [346-24.] 

*Ab-scess (ab'ses), n. A morbid 
cavity in the body ; a purulent 
tumor. 

Ab-scess-es (ab'seViz), n. pi. 

*Ab-scind (ab-sind'), v. t. To 
cut off. 

*Ab-scis-sion (ab-sizh'un), n. The 
act of cutting off; the state of 
being cut off. 

Ab-scoxd (ab-sk6nd')> v. i. To 
hide one's self, retire, decamp. 

Ab-scoxd-er (ab-sk6nd'er), n. 
One who decamps. 

*Ab-sence (ab'sense), n. The 
state of being absent, inattention. 

4 Ab'sext, a. Not present; inat- 
tentive, (ap. p. — from.) 

4 Ab-sent', v. t. To withdraw ; to 
keep away. (ap. p. — from.) 

N4 Ab-sen-tee', n. One absent from 
his station or country. 

Ab-sen-tee-ism ( x ab-sen-teelzm), 
n. The practice of being away. 

4 Ab's6 x lu"te, a. Complete, not 
limited ; unconditional, not rela- 
tive; arbitrary, positive. [27-2.] 
[334-26.] 

Ab-so-ltjte-ly (ab'so'lute-le), ad. 
Completely, positively, uncon- 
ditionally. [67-20.] [194.] 

4 Ab's6 x lu"te-ness, ». Complete- 
ness; despotism. 

Ab-so-lu-tion ( v ab-s6-lu'shun), n. 
Acquittal ; remission of sins. 

*AB-so-Lu-TO-RY(ab-s61'u y tur-re), 
a. That which absolves. 

Ab-solye (ab-z61v'), v. t. To clear, 
acquit; to pronounce a sin re- 
mitted ; to free from. 

Ab-solv-ixg (ab-zolv'ing), p. prs. 

4 Ab's6 v xaxt, a. Contrary to reason. 

4 Ab-sorb', v. t. To swallow or suck 
up; to imbibe. [37-24.]f 

4 Ab-s6r'bext, n. A substance or 
organ that sucks up humors : 
— a., having the power or office 
to suck up. 

4 Ab-s6rpt', p. prf. of absorbed. 
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ABS 



ABU 

Fate, far, fall, fat — m&, met — pine, pin — n&, m6ve, 



ACC 



Ab-sorp-tion (ab-s6rp'shun), n. 
The act of swallowing or suck- 
ing up. 

Ab-stain (ab-stane'), v. i. To for- 
bear; to deny one's self any 
gratification ; to refrain from. 
(ap. p. — from.) 

Ab-ste-mi-ous (ab-ste'me^us), a. 
Temperate, abstinent, sober. 

Ab-ste-mi-ous-ly (ab-ste'me^us- 
le), ad. Temperately, soberly. 

*Ab-ste-mi-ous-ness (ab-ste'me x - 
ds-nes), n. The quality of being 
abstemious; self-denial. 

Ab-sterge (ab-sterje'), v. t. To 
cleanse by wiping ; to wipe. 

*Ab-ster'ging, p. prs. 

AB-STER-GENT(ab-ster , jent),a.Hav- 
ing a cleansing quality: — n., a 
medicine that cleanses ulcers, &q. 

4 Ab-sterse', v. t. To cleanse, 
purify. 

* 4 Ab-ster's!ng, p. prs. 

*Ab-ster-sion (ab-ster'shun), n. 
The act of cleansing. 

Ab-ster-sive (ab-ster'slv), a. 
Cleansing, abstergent. 

*Ab-sti-nence (ab'ste x nense), n. 
Forbearance of any thing; fast- 
ing, {ap. p.— from.) [285-17.] 

Ab-sti-nent (ab'ste x nent), a. That 
uses abstinence; abstemious. 

Ab-stract (ab'strakt), n. A 
smaller quantity, containing the 
virtue or power of a greater; an 
epitome, digest, abridgment: — 
a., withdrawn from objects ; ab- 
struse ; separate. [296-5.] 

Ab-stract (ab-strakf), v. t. To 
separate ; to reduce to an epito- 
me; to take from. [158-37.] 

AB-STRACT-ED-LY(ab-strakt'edHe), 
ad. Separately from all contin- 
gent circumstances; by itself, 
simply. [314-26.] 

Ab-stract-ed-ness (ab-strakf- 
e^nes), n. The state of being 
abstracted. 

Ab-stract-er (ab-strakt'er), n. 
One who abstracts. 
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*Ab-strac-tion (ab-strak'shun), 
n. The act of abstracting, sepa- 
ration; absence of mind. [35-2.] 

Ab-stract-ive (ab-strakt'lvr), a 
Having the power or quality of 
abstracting. 

AB-STRAc-TivE-LY(ab-strak'tlv x le) 
ad. In an abstractive manner. 

Ab-stract-ly (ab-strackt'le), ad. 
In an abstract manner. 

Ab-stract-ness (ab-strakt'nes), 
n. A separate state. 

4 AB-STRl!rsE', a. Hidden, difficult, 
obscure. [140-8.] [227-8.] 

Ab-struse-ly (ab-struse'le), ad: 
Obscurely, not plainly. 

"Ab-str^se'ness, n. Difficulty, 
obscurity. 

"Ab-s^trd', a. Contrary to ac- 
knowledged truth; irrational, 
impossible, inconsistent. [203 
-24.] 

Ab-surd-i-ty (ab-surd'eHe), n. 
That which is absurd; folly; the 
quality of being absurd.f 

*Ab-surdVties, n. pi. 

Ab-surd-ly (ab-siird'le), ad. Un- 
reasonably, foolishly. 

4 AB-sftRD r NESS, n. The quality of 
being absurd ; impropriety. 

A-btjn-dance (a-biin'danse), n. 
Plenty, great numbers, exu- 
berance ; more than enough. 

4 A-BfrN'DANT, a. Plentiful, exu- 
berant, ample. 

*A-bun-dant-ly (a-bun'dantle), 
ad. In plenty ; amply, liberally. 

4 A-b^tse', n. The ill use of any 
thing; rude reproach; con- 
tumely, f 

A-buse (a-buze'), v. t. To make 
an ill use of; to impose upon; 
to revile. 

*A-bu'sing, p. prs. 

A-bu-ser (a-bu'zur), n. One who 
abuses ; a reviler. 

A-bu-sive (a-bu'slv), a. Prac- 
tising or containing abuse ; re- 
proachful. 

A-bu-sive-ly (a-bu'slvHe), ad. 



Improperly, reproachfully, in- 
juriously. 

^-b^t'siveVess, n. The quality 
of being abusive. 

4 A-b#t', v. i. To border upon ; to 
end at. (ap. p. — on, upon.) 

A-but'ting, p. prs. 

A-but'ted, p. prf. 

4 A-b#t'ment, n. That which bor- 
ders upon another; a column of 
masonry supporting a bridge. 

*A-bysm (a-bizm'), ) A gulf ; a 

*A-byss (a-bis'), j depth with- 
out bottom. [121-23.] 

*A-byss-es (a-bis'lz), n. pi. 

*A-ca-ci-a (a-ka'she N a), n. A 
drug brought from Egypt; a 
shrub. 

A-ca-ci-as (a-ka'she x as), | 7 

*A-ca-ci-.e (a-ka'she v a), j n ' $ L 

Ac-a-de-mi-an ( x ak-a-de'me x an), 
n. A scholar of an academy. 

Ac-a-dem-ic ( N ak-a-dem'lk), 

Ac-a-dem-i-cal ( x ak-a-dem'e N kal), 
a. Belonging to an academy. 

Ac-a-dem-ic fak-a-d&m'ik), ) 

A-cad-e-mist (a-kad'e-mist), J 
n. A member of an academy or 
university; an academic phi- 
losopher. 

*Ac-A-DE-Mi-ciAN( x ak-a-de-mish'- 
an), n. The member of an 
academy. 

A-cad-e-my (a-kad'e v me), n. An 
assembly or society of men uni- 
ting for the promotion of some 
science or art; the place where 
sciences are taught; the school 
of Plato. 

^A-cad-e-mies (a-kad'e x mlz), n.pl. 

A-can-thus (a-kan'tfMs), n. The 
herb bear's foot; a spiny shrub. 

*A-cAN-THUs-Es(a-kan'*Ms-iz), ) 

*A-can-thi (a-kan'*M), j 

n. pi. 

A-cat-a-lec-tic (Tkat-a-leVtlk), 
n. A verse which has the com- 
plete number of syllables ; com- 
plete. 

• c " Ac-cede (ak-sede'), v. i. To bo 



ACC 



ACC 
n5r, n&t — tube, tub, bull — 611 — pMnd — thin, THis. 



ACC 



added to ; to come to ; to agree 
to. (ap. p. —to.) [53-6.] 

*Ac-ce-ding- (ak-se'ding), p. prs. 

*Ac-cel-er-ate (ak-sel'ler N ate), 
v. t. To quicken,* to hasten; 
to increase the speed of. [57-9.] 

Ac-cel-er-a-ting (ak-sel'leVa- 
ting), p. prs. 

Ac-cel-er-a-tion (ak^l-ler-a'- 
shun), n. The act of quickening 
motion. 

*Ac-cen-sion (ak-seVshun), n. 
The act of kindling. 

*Ac-cent (ak'sent), n. The man- 
ner of speaking or pronouncing,* 
the marks made upon syllables 
to indicate their pronunciation ; 
the stress of voice on a certain 
syllable. [136-27.] 

Ac-cent (ak-senf), v. t. To speak 
words with particular regard to 
the grammatical marks or rules 
which note the accents. 

Ac-cent-u-al (ak-sen'tshu^al), a. 
Relating to accents * rhythmical. 

Ac-CENT-u-ATE (ak-s§n'tshu x ate), 
v. t. To place the accent pro- 
perty ; to pronounce words with 
an accent. 

Ac-cent'u^a-ting, p. prs. 

ac-cent-u-a-tion (ak^n-tshu-a'- 
shun), n. The act of placing the 
accent* accent. 

Ac-cept (ak-sepf), v. t. To take 
with pleasure; to receive; to 
admit. 

*Ac-cept-a-bil-t-ty (ak x sept-a- 
bil'le'te), n. The quality of be- 
ing acceptable ■ acceptableness. 

*Ac-cept-a-ble (Wk-sept'a-bl), a. 
Pleasing, welcome, (ap. p. — to.) 

Ac-CEPT-A-BLE-NEss(ak-sept'a-bl- 
N n^s), n. The quality of being 
acceptable ; acceptability. 

Ac-cept-a-bly (ak-sept'a x ble), ad. 
In an acceptable manner. 

*Ac-cept-ance (ak-sept'anse), n. 
Reception with approbation; a 
bill subscribed. 

Ac-cept-a-tiox fak-sept-a'shun), 



to. Reception; the accepted 
meaning of a word ; acceptance. 
*Ac-cept-er (ak-sept'iir), n. The 
person who accepts; the re- 
ceiver. 

* Ac-cess (ak-seV or ak'se's), n. 

Approach ; admission ; increase. 
(ap. p.— to.) [238-30.] 

Ac-cess-es (ak-ses'iz), n. pi. 

*Ac-ces-sa-ry (ak-seVsa v re or 
ak'ses x sa-re), a. Joined to; con- 
tributing, additional : — n., one 
guilty of crime by participation, 
not as a principal ; an abettor 
* (ap. p. — to) : — see abettor. 

*AC-CES-SA-RIES, ) j 

* A > n. pi. 

-AC-CES-SO-RIES, j r 

*Ac-ces-si-ble (ak-seVse^bl), a. 
That which may be approached. 

*Ac-CES-sioisr (ak-s^sh'un), ii. In- 
crease by something added ; the 
act of coming to, or arriving at. 

*Ac-ces-so-ry (ak-seVsuVe or 
ak'seVsu-re), a. Same as acces- 
sary, which see. 

*Ac-ci-dence (ak'seMense), n. 
The book containing the rudi- 
ments of grammar. 

*Ac-ci-dent (ak'seM^nt), n. A 
property or quality of a thing 
which is not essential to it; that 
which happens unforeseen; ca- 
sualty, chance. [64-29.] [204 
-19.] 

*Ac-ci-dent-al ( x ak-se-dent'al), 
n. A property non-essential : — 
a., having the quality of an ac- 
cident; casual, happening by 
chance ; fortuitous, unforeseen. 

*Ac-ci-dent-al-ly ( v ak-se-d§nt'- 
aPle), ad. Casually, fortuitously. 
[54.] 

* Ac-claim (ak-klame'), v. i. To 

applaud : — n., applause, a shout 

of praise, acclamation. 
Ac-CLA-MA-TioN( N ak-kla-ma'shun) 

n. A shout, of applause. [112-4.] 
Ac-cli-mate (ak-kll'mate or ak'- 

kle^ruate), v. t. To inure to a 

climate. 



*Ac-cli-ma-tize (ak-kll'nia'tize), 
v. t. To inure to a climate. 

Ac-cliv-i-ty (ak-kliv'veHe), n. 
Steepness reckoned upwards; 
ascent of a hill: — opposed to 

DECLIVITY. 

^Ac-clivVties, to.pl. 

*Ac-cli-vous (ak-kll'vus), a. Ri- 
sing with a slope. 

Ac-co-lade fak-k6-lade'), ». A 
ceremony used in conferring 
knighthood; a blow. 

*Ac-com-mo-date (ak-k6m'm6- 
x date), v. t. To supply with con- 
veniences; to serve; to adapt 
(ap. p. — to.) 

Ac-com'mo^da-ting, p. prs. 

Ac-com-mo-date (ak-k6m ; m6Mit), 
a. Fit; adjusted. 

Ac-com-mo-da-tion (ak^k&ni-mo- 
da'shun), n. Provision of con- 
veniences; reconciliation; ad- 
justment of a difference, (ap. p. 
—to.) 

Ac-com-mo-da'tion-Pa'per, n. A 
note or bill given as an accom- 
modation instead of money. 

*Ac-com-pa-ni-ment (ak-kunr'pa- 
x ne-m§nt), n. A thing added to 
another by way of ornament; 
the instrumental that accompa- 
nies the vocal part in music. 
[71-21.] 

Ac-com-pa-ny (ak-kum'pa N ne), v.t. 
[prs. t. 3, ^accompanies.] To 
go with ; to associate with ; to 
join with. [53-2.] [366-15.] 

*Ac-com'pa x ni-ed, p. prf. 

Ac-coM-PA-NiST(ak-kuur / pa x nist).». 
One who performs with another. 

*Ac-com-plice (ak-korn'plis), n. 
An associate, a partaker (usually 
in an ill sense): — see abettor. 

Ac-com-plish (ak-k6m'plish), v. t. 
[prs. t. 3, accomplishes.] To 
complete; to fulfil; to adorn or 
furnish ; to execute. [258-2.] 

Ac-com-plish-ed (ak-k(Wpli$h- 
x 6d), a. Complete in some quali- 
fication; elegant. [229-11.] 
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ACC 



ACC 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me, met — pine, pin — n6, m6ve, 



ACH 



Ac-com-plish-er (ak-k6m / plish y - 
ur), n. One who accomplishes. 

#Ac-com-plish-ment (ak-k6m'- 
plish x ment), n. Completion, per- 
fection ; embellishment, ele- 
gance. [19-34.] 

Ac-cord (ak-k6rd'), v. t. To make 
agree ; to adjust (ap.p. — to) : — 
v. i., to agree ; to suit with (ap. 
p.— with) [122-33] [254-16] :— 
n., a compact, an agreement; 
concurrence, harmony. 

*Ac-cord-ance (ak-kdrd'anse), n. 
Agreement with a person ; con- 
formity to a thing, (ap.p. — with.) 

Ac-cord-ant (ak-k6rd'ant), a. 
Willing, consonant, correspond- 
ing. 

Ac-cord-ing-ly (ak-k6rd'ing x le), 
ad. Agreeably, conformably. 

Ac-cord-ing To (ak-kdrd'ing t6), 
prp. Agreeably to ; in regard to. 

*Ac-cor-di-on (ak-k6r'de-6n), n. 
A small musical instrument. 

Ac-cost (ak-k6sf), v. t. To ad- 
dress; to salute. [101-19.] 

Ac-cost-a-ble (ak-kost'a^bl), a. 
Easy of access ; familiar. 

Ac-count (ak-k6iint'),n. A compu- 
tation ,• a bill j advantage ; sake ; 
reason ; a narrative, explanation 
(ap.p. — for a person; of a thing): 
— v. t., to esteem, reckon, com- 
pute [64-13] : — v. i., to give an 
account, (ap. p. — to.)f 

Ac-count-a-bil-i-ty (ak^kount-a- 
bll'le-te), n. Responsibility, ac- 
countableness. 

Ac-count-a-ble (ak-k6unt'a x bl),a. 
Liable to be called to an account ; 
responsible. (ap.p. — to a per- 
son; for a thing.) 

Ac-count-a-ble-ness (ak-kdunf- 
a-bPne's), n. Responsibility, ac- 
countability. 

Ac-count-ant (ak-k6unt'ant), n. 
A man skilled in accounts. 

*Ac-coup-le (ak-kup'pl), v. t. To 
join ; to link together. 

Ac-coup-ling, p. prs. 
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Ac-coit-tre (ak-k66'tur), v. t. To 
dress ; to equip ; to furnish. 

*AC-COU-TRING, p. pr8. 

Ac-cou-tre-ment (ak-k&&'tur- 

N ment), n. Dress, equipage, 

trappings. 
*Ac-cred-it (ak-kred'it), v. t. To 

give or procure credit to. 
Ac-cred-i-ted (ak-krfid'lt^d), p. 

prf. Of allowed reputation ; in 

trusted, confided in. 
*Ac-cre-tion (ak-kre'shun), n. 

The act of growing to another. 
Ac-cre-tive (ak-kre'tiv), a. 

Growing. 
Ac-croach (ak-kr6tsh'), v. t. [jars. 

t. 3, accroaches.] To draw to 

one gradually ; to gripe. 
Ac-crue (ak-kr66 ; ), v. i. To be 

added to, to be produced, or 

arise as profits. 
* Ac-cru-ing, p. prs. 
Ac-cu-ba-tion ( y ak-ku-ba'shun), 

n. A reclining at meals. 
Ac-ctj-mu-late (ak-kii'muHate), 

v. t. To heap up; to increase 

[86-21.] [220-20.] 
Ac-cu'mu^la-ting, p. prs. 
Ac-ctj-mu-late (ak-ku'imVUt), a. 

Heaped up ; collected. 
Ac-cu-mu-la-tion (akMm-mu-la'- 

shun), n. The act of accumu- 
lating. [50-5.] [248-5.] 
Ac-cu-mu-la-tive (ak-ku'mu N la- 

tiv), a. That which accumulates. 
Ac-cu-mu-la-tor (ak-ku ; mu N la- 

tur), n. One who accumulates. 
*Ac-ctj-ra-cy (ak'kuVa-se), n. 

Exactness, nicety, correctness. 
Ac-cu-ra-cies, n. pi. 
Ac-cu-rate (ak'ku x rit), a. Exact, 

correct, precise. [198-16.] 
Ac-cu-rate-ly (ak'kuWle), ad. 

Exactly, without error. 
Ac-ctf-RATE-NESs(ak'ku\rlt-nes),«. 

Exactness, accuracy. 
Ac-curse (ak-kurse')? v. t. To 

doom to misery; to curse. 
Ac-cur-sing, p. prs. 
Ac-curs-ed (ak-kurs'ed or ak- 



kurst'), p. prf. Cursed: — a., ex- 
ecrable, doomed. 
Ac-cu-sa-ble (ak-ku'za x bl), a. 

Blamable, culpable. 
Ac-cu-sa-tion ( v ak-ku-za'shun), n. 

The act of accusing ; a charge. 
Ac-ctj-sa-tive (ak-ku'za v tiv), a. 

The fourth case of Latin nouns ; 

objective; accusatory. 
Ac-cu-sa-tor-y (ak-ku'za N tur-re), 

a. Containing an accusation. 
Ac-ctjse (ak-kuze'), v. t. To 

charge with a crime; to blame 

or censure ; to impeach. [283.] 
Ac-cu-sing, p. prs. 
Ac-cu-ser (ak-kti'zur), n. One 

who brings a charge against 

another. [275-13.] 
Ac-cus-tom (ak-kus'tum), v. t. 

To habituate, inure. [137-14.] 

[349-1.] 
Ac-cus-tom-a-ri-ly (ak-kus'tum- 

^a-reHe), ad. In a customary 

manner. 
Ac-cus-tom-a-ry (ak-kus'tum^a- 

re), a. Usual, practised. 
Ace (ase), n. A unit on cards or 

dice ; a small quantity. 
A-ceph-a-lous (a-sefa N lils), a. 

"Without a head. 
•A-cer-bi-ty (a-ser'be x te), n. A 

rough, sour taste; sharpness of 

temper. 
A-cer-bi-ties, n. pi. 
*-A-ces-cent, (a-seVs£nt), a. 

Tending to sourness. 
A-ce-tate (as'e x tate), n. A chemi- 
cal salt formed by acetic acid 

uniting with a salifiable base. 
A-cet-ic (a-set'ik), a. Having 

the qualities of vinegar. 
A-ce-tous (a-se'tus), a. Sour, 

acetic. 
Ache (ake), n. A continued 

pain : — v. i., to be in pain. 
*A-ching (a'king), p. prs. 
A-chiev-a-ble (at-tsheev'a x bl), a. 

Practicable, feasible. 
A-chiev-ance (at-tsheev'anse), n. 

Performance, achievement. 



ACO 



ACQ 
n5r, n6t— tube, tub, bull— 611- 



-p6und — *Mn, THis. 



ACT 



*A-chieve (at-tsheev'), v. t. To 

perform ; to finish ; to gain.f 
A-chiev-ing, p. prs. 
A-chieve-ment (at-tsheev'm^nt), 

n. A performance, an action; 

an escutcheon. [128-26.] 
A-chiev-er (at-tsheev'ur), n. 

One who achieves or performs. 
Ach-ro-mat-ic ( x ak-r6-matlk), a. 

Preventing the effect of colors. 
A-cid (as'sld), a. Sour, sharp to 

the taste : — n., a sour substance. 
A-cid-i-fy (a-sld'e x fl), v. t. [prs. 

t. 3, acidifies.] To convert 

into acid. 
A-cidVfi-ed, p. prf. 
*A-cid-i-ty (&-sld'eHe), n. Sour- 
ness, sharpness to the taste. 
A-cid-ness (as'sld v n6s), n. The 

quality of being acid; acidity. 
^"A-cid-u-l^ (a-sld'ju x le), n. pi. 

Medicinal springs impregnated 

with acid. 
A-cid-u-late (a-sld'julate), v. t. 

To tinge with acid. 

A-CID-U-LA-TING, p. prs. 

A-cid-tj-lous (a-sld'juHus), a. 

Sourish, slightly acid. 
Ac-KNOWL-EDGE(ak-n6l / l^dje),v.i. 

To confess, to own to, to avow. 
Ac-knowl'edg'ing, p. prs. 

Ac-KNOWL-EDGE-MENT ) (ak-n6V- 
*AC-KNOWL-EDG-MENT j ledje- 

x ment), n. Confession of a fault, 
or of a benefit received ; conces- 
sion ; gratitude ; recognition. 

Ac-me (Sk'me), n. The summit; 
the highest point. 

A-col-o-thist (a-k6rio^Mst), ) 

Ac-o-lyte (ak'6-llte), J n ' 

A servitor in the Church of Rome. 

Ac-o-nite (ak'6 x nite), n. The 
herb wolf's bane; poison. 

A-corn (a'k6rn), n. The seed or 
fruit of the oak. 

A-cous-tic (a-k6u'stik), a. Rela- 
ting to sound or hearing. 

*A-cous-tics (a-k6u'stlks), n. pi. 
The theory of sounds; medicines 
to help the hearing. 



Ac-quaint (ak-kwanf), v. t. To 
make familiar with ; to inform. 
(ap. p. — with.) 

*Ac-quaint-ance (&k-kwanf- 
anse), n. Familiarity ; knowl- 
edge ; the person with whom we 
are acquainted, [ap. p. — with.) 
[222-12.] 

Ac-quest (ak-kwlst'), n. An 
acquisition. 

*Ac-qui-esce ( x ak-kw&-eV), v. i. 
To rest in ; to remain satisfied ; 
to comply ; to agree, (ap. p. — 
in.) [238-9.] 

*Ac-qui-es-cing, p. prs. 

*Ac-qui-es-cence ( x ak-kw£-eV- 
se'nse), n. Compliance; content; 
submission. [334-26.] 

Ac-qui-es-cent (^ak-kwI-eVse'nt), 
a. Easy; submitting. 

Ac-qui-ra-ble (ak-kwi'ra x bl), a. 
Attainable. 

Ac-quire (ak-kwlre'), v. t. To 
gain by labor or power; to ob- 
tain; to attain. [52.] [274-21.] 

Ac-qui-ring, p. prs. 

Ac-qui-rer (ak-kwl'rur), n. One 
who acquires or gains. 

Ac-quire-ment (ak-kwlre'me : nt), 
n. Attainment, gain. [36-4.] 

Ac-qui-si-tion ( x ak-kwe-zish'un), 
n. The thing gained ; acquire- 
ment; the act of acquiring. [82-2.] 

Ac-quis-i-tive (ak-kwiz'eHlv), a. 
That which is acquired. 

Ac-quis-i-tive-ness (ak-kwiz'e- 
tlv x n§s), n. The love of acqui- 
ring property. 

Ac-quit (ak-kwlf), v. t. To set 
free ; to clear ; to absolve, [ap. 
p.— of.) [350-15.] 

*Ac-quit'ting, p. prs. 

*Ac-quit'ted, p. prf. 

Ac-quit-ment (ak-kwlfmSnt), n. 
The state of being acquitted. 

*Ac-quit-tal (ak-kwlt'tal), n. 
Deliverance, discharge. 

Ac-quit-tance (ak-kwlt't&nso), n. 
The act of discharging from a 
debt. 



*A-cre (a'kur), n. A quantity of 
land containing 160 square rods. 

Ac-rid (ak'rid), a. Of a hot biting 
taste; pungent; bitter. 

Ac-Ri-MO-Ni-ous( N ak-re-m6 / ne x us) 
a. Sharp; corrosive; severe. 

-Ac-ri-mon-y (ak're N mun-ne), n. 
Sharpness; severity; bitterness. 

Ac-ri-mon-ies, 11. pi. 

Ac-ri-tude (akWtude), n. An 
acrid, taste. 

Ac-ro-bat (akWbat), n. One who 
practices ground and lofty tum- 
bling ; a rope-dancer. 

Ac-ro-spire (akWsplre), n. A 
sprout from the end of seeds. 

A-cross (a-kr6s'), ad. Athwart, 
transversely. 

A-cros-tic (a-kr6s'tik), n. A 
poem in which the first letters of 
the lines make up some name. 

Act (akt), n. A deed, exploit ; 
part of a play ; a statute : — v. i. f 
to be in action : — v. t., to perform ; 
to imitate ; to feign. 

Ac-tion (ak'shun), n. A state of 
acting; a deed; operation; ges- 
ticulation ; a battle ; a lawsuit. 

Ac-tion-a-ble (ak'shiWa-b]), a. 
Admitting of legal action. 

Ac-tive (ak'tiv), a. Busy; agile, 
quick; noting the voice of verbs 
in which an agent is nominative. 

Ac-tive-ly (4k'tiv v le), ad. Bu- 
sily, nimbly. 

Ac-tive-ness (ak'trv A ne , s), n. 
Quickness, nimbleness. 

Ac-tiv-i-ty (ak-tiv've^te), n. The 
quality of being active. 

Ac-tor (ak'tur), n. He that per- 
forms any thing; a stage-player. 

Ac-tress (ak'tr6s), n. A woman 
that plays on the stage. 

Ac-tress-es, n. pi. 

Ac-tu-Al (ak'tshu^al), a. Really 
in act; positive; true. [159.] 

Ac-tu-al-i-ty ( N ak-tshu-al'le N te), 
n. The state of being actual. 

Ac-tu-al-ly (ak'tshu v al-le), ad. 
In act ; really ; in fact. 
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ADD 



ADE 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me 1 , met — pine, pin — n&, m&ve, 



ADJ 



Ac-tu-a-ry (ak'tshu^a-re 1 ), n. A 

register or clerk of a society. 
*Ac-tu-A-ries, n . pi. 
Ac-tu-ate (ak'tshu ate), v. t. To 

put into action; to induce. [179.] 
Ac-tu-a-ting, p. prs. 
A-cu-le-ate (l-ku'lelt), a. Hav- 
ing a point ; prickly. 
*A-cu-men (a-ku'men), n. A sharp 

point; figuratively, quickness of 

intellect, discernment. 
*A-cu-mi-nate (a-ku'me^nate), v.i. 

To rise to a point. 
A-cu'miVa-ting, p. prs. 
A-ctt-mi-nate (a-ku/me x nit), a. 

Sharp-pointed. 
A-cu-mi-na-tion (a^ku-in^-na'- 

shun), n. A sharp point. 
A-cute (a-kute'), a. Sharp, keen; 

ingenious ; noting an angle less 

than 90°. 
A-cute-ly (a-kute'le), ad. In an 

acute manner; sharply, keenly. 
A-cute-ness (a-kute'ne's), n. State 

of being acute ; quickness of in- 
tellect ; sharpness. 
* Ad-age (ad'ije), n. A proverb; 

a maxim ; an aphorism. 
4 Ad'a v mant, n. The diamond; 

the loadstone. 
u Ad-a-man-te'an, a. Hard as 

adamant. 
Ad-a-man-tine ( x ad-a-man'tin), a. 

Made of or like adamant; hard. 
4 A-d apt', v. t. To fit ; to suit ; to 

proportion, (ap.p. — to.) [63-23.] 
*A-DAPT-A-BiL-i-TY(a x dapt-a-biP- 

£-te), n. Capacity for adaptation. 
Ad-ap-ta-tion ( x ad-ap-ta'shun), 

n. The act of fitting ; fitness. 
A-dap-tion (a-dap'shiin), n. The 

act of fitting ; adaptation. 
4 Add, v. t. To join to ; to increase; 

to annex, (ap. p. — to.) 
Ad-der (ad'dur), n. A serpent, 

a poisonous reptile, a viper. 
*Ad-di-;bil-i-ty ( x ad-de-bil'leHe), 
n. The possibility of being added. 
Ad-di-ble (ad'de x bl), a. Possible 
to be added. 
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Ad-dice (ad'dls), n. See adze. 

Ad-dict (ad-dikf), v. t. To de- 
vote ; to dedicate. [301-4.] 

Ad-dict-ed-ness (ad-dlkt'e , d v ne ! s), 
n. The state of being addicted. 

*Ad-dic-tion (ad-dik'shun), n. 
The state of being devoted ; habit. 

"Ad-dit'aHient, n. Addition; the 
thing added. 

Ad-di-tion (ad-dish'un), n. The 
act of adding; the thing added; 
a fundamental rule of arithmetic. 

Ad-di-tion-al (ad-dish'un x al), a. 
That which is added. 

Ad-di-to-ry (ad'de v tur-re), a. 
Having power to add. 

Ad-dle (ad'dl), a. Barren, empty: 
— v. t., to make barren ; to cor- 
rupt. [338-1.] 

Ad'dling, p. prs. 

* 4 AD-DRESS r ,n. Verbal application ; 
courtship ; skill ; dexterity ; di- 
rection of a letter ; an oration ; 
a memorial ; the name, title, and 
locality of a person [53-1] 
[280-9]: — v. t., to prepare for; 
to apply to; to accost; to direct; 
to court, (ap. p.— to.) [368.] 

Ad-dress'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

*Ad-dress-er (ad-dreVsur), n. 
The person who addresses. 

Ad-duce (ad-duse'), v. t. To bring 
forward; to allege. [103-8.] [382.] 

-''"Ad-du-chstg, p. prs. 

Ad-du-cent (ad-du'sent), a. A 
word applied to those muscles 
that draw together the parts of 
the body. 

Ad-du-ci-ble (ad-du'se^bl), a. 
That may be adduced. 

A-demp-tion (a-de'm'shun), n. A 
taking away ; privation. 

4 A-dept', n. One skilled in his 
art [113] :—-«.., skilful, thorough. 

Ad'e^qua-cy. See adequateness. 

Ad-e-quate (adTkwit), a. Equal; 
proportionate; sufficient: com- 
petent, (ap.p. — to.) [258-3.] 

Ad-e-quate-ly (ad'e x kwit-le), ad. 
Sufficiently, proportionately. 



Ad-e-qua-cy (ad'e^kwa-se), } 

AD-E-QUATE-NESS(ad , e x kwlt-n§s) } 
n. The state of being adequate. 

4 Ad-here', v. i. To stick to ; to 
remain firmly fixed, (ap.p. — to.) 

* Ad-he-ring, p. prs. 

Ad-he-rence (ad-he'rense), j 

*Ad-he-ren-cy (ad-he'ren v se), J 
n. Attachment, tenacity, fidelity. 

4 Ad-he'rent, n. A follower; a 
partisan: — a., sticking to; uni- 
ted with. 

Ad-he-rer (ad-he'rur), n. One 
that adheres ; an adherent. 

Ad-he-sion (ad-he'zhun), n. The 
act or state of sticking to 
something. [ing, tenacious. 

Ad-he-sive (ad-he'siv), a. Stiek- 

Ad-he-sive-ness (ad-he'siv N nes), 
n. Stickiness, tenacity ; a pro- 
pensity to form permanent at- 
tachments. [Application ; use. 

Ad-hi-bi-tion ( v ad-he-blsh'un), n. 

-A-dieu (a-du'), n. A farewell; 
a commendation to the care of 
God : — ad., farewell. 

A-dieux (a-duze'), n. pi. 

*Ad-i-po-cere (ad'e-p6-seer), n. 
A waxy substance formed by 
the decomposition of animal bo- 
dies buried in moist places. 

*Ad-i-pose (adipose), a. Eat. 

4 Ad'it, w. A passage under ground. 

Ad-ja-cen-cy (ad-ja'seVse), ??. 
The state of lying close to an- 
other thing. 

*Ad-ja-cent (ad-ja/se'nt), a. Ly- 
ing close, bordering upon. (ap. 
p.— to.) [81-1.] 

Ad-ject (ad-jekf), v. U To add 
to ; to put to. 

*AD-JEC-Ti-Tious( x ad-je , k-tlsh'us) 
a. Added, thrown in. 

Ad-.tec-tive (ad'jeVtiv), n. A 
word added to a noun to signify 
some quality or circumstance. 

Ad-jec-tive-ly (ad'jeVtiv-le), ad. 
After the manner of an adjective. 

4 Ad-j6!n', v. t. To join to; to unite 
to : — v. i., to be contiguous to. 



ADM 



ADM 

nSr, n&t — tube, tub, bull — 611 — p6und — thin, THis. 



ADN 



*Ad-journ (ad-jurn'), v. t. To 
put off to another day; to pro- 
rogue; to defer, (ap. p. — to.) 
[257-7.] 

Ad-journ-ment (ad-jurn'ment), 
n. Putting off till another time ; 
intermission. 

Ad-judge (ad-judje'), v. t. To 
give; to decree; to sentence. 
(ap. p.— to.) 

^Ad-judg'ing, p. prs, 

Ad-jtj-di-ca-tion (ad x ju-de-ka'- 
shun), ft. The act of granting 
something to a litigant. 

Ad-ju-di-cate (ad-ju'de x kate), v.t. 
To adjudge. 

Ad-ju'di x ca-ting, p. prs. 

*Ad-jtjnct (ad'jungkt), n. Some- 
thing adherent or united to an- 
other: — a. f immediately joined. 

Ad-jttnc-tion (ad-jungk'shun), n. 
The act of adjoining. 

Ad-junct-ive (ad-jungkt'lv), ft. 
He that joins ; that which is 
joined: — a., having the quality 
of joining. 

Ad-jtt-ra-tion ( x ad-ju-ra'shun), ft. 
The act of proposing an oath to 
another ; a solemn charge. 

4 Ad-jure', v. t. To impose an oath 
upon another, prescribing the 

*Ad-ju'ring, p. prs. [form. 

4 Ad-just', v. t. To regulate; to 
put in order; to accommodate. 
(ap. p.— to.) [294-9.] 

4 Ad-just'ment, ft. Regulation ; 
settlement ; disposition. 

Ad-jtj-tan-cy (ad'ju v tan-se), n. 
The military office of an adj utant. 

^Ad'ju^tan-cies, ft. pi. 

4 Ad'jt^tant, n. A petty officer, 
whose duty is to assist the ma- 
jor by distributing pay and 
overseeing punishment. 

*Ad-jtj-tor-y (ad'juHur-re), a. 
That which helps. 

4 Ad'juVaxt, a. Helping, useful. 

Ad -me as -ure -me nt (ad-mezh'ure- 
x ment), ft. The act of measuring 
according to rule; dimension. 



Ad-men-su-ra-tion (ad^men-shu- 
ra'shun), n. The act of measu- 
ring to each his part. 

Ad-min-is-ter (&d-mln'nlsHur), 
v.t. To serve ; to manage ; to 
dispense ; to supply : — v. i. f to 
perform the office of an adminis 
trator. [64-5.] 

X4 AD-MiN-is-TE ; Ri-AL, a. Rela 
ting to administration. 

Ad-min-is-tra-ble (ad-min'nls- 
tra x bl), a. Capable of adminis- 
tration. 

Ad-min-is-tra-tion (ad^min-nis 
tra'shun), n. The act of admin 
istering; the executive part of 
government ; those to whom the 
care of public affairs is commit- 
ted. [63-22.] [280-1.] 

Ad-min-is-tra-tive (ad-mln'nls- 
Hra-tlv), a. That which ad- 
ministers. 

Ad-min-is-tra-tor (ad x min-nls- 
tra'tur), n. He who manages 
the affairs of a man dying intes- 
tate ; he who conducts the go- 
vernment. 

Ad-min-is-tra-tor-ship (ad x mln- 
nls-tra'tur'shlp), n. The office 
of an administrator. 

Ad-min-is-tra-trix (ad v mln-nls- 
tra'trlks),ft.She who administers. 

-^Ad^min-is-tra'trix^es, ft. pi. 

Ad-mi-ra-ble (ad'me v ra-bl), a. 
Worthy of admiration ; wonder- 
ful; excellent. 

Ad-mi-ra-ble-ness (ad'me r ra-bl- 
v nes), ft. The quality or state 
of being admirable. 

Ad-mi-ra-bly (ad'meYa-ble), ad. 
In an admirable manner. 

Ad-mi-ral (ad'meVal), ft. The 
chief commander of a fleet. 
[279-10.] 

Ad-mi-ral-ship (ad'meYal-ship), 
ft. The office or skill of an admiral. 

Ad-mi-ral-ty (ad'meVal-te), n. 
The power or officers appointed 
to administer naval affairs. 

Ad-mi-ra-tion ( x ad-me-ra'shun), 



ft. Wonder; the act of admi- 
ring ; astonishment. [65-31.] 

4 Ad-m1re', v. t. To regard with 
wonder or love. [57-17.] [231-7.] 

Ad-mi'ring, p. prs. 

Ad-mi-rer (ad-mi'rur), ft. One 
who regards with admiration. 

Ad-mi-ring-ly (ad-ml'rlng^le), ad. 
With admiration. 

AD-Mis-si-BiL-i-TY(ad x mis-se-blF- 
e-te), ft. The state of being ad- 
missible. 

*Ad-mis-si-ble (ad-mis'se v bl), a. 
That which may be admitted. 

Ad-mis-si-bly (ad-mls'se v ble), ad. 
So as to be admitted. 

Ad-mis-sion (ad-mlsh'un), w. The 
act of admitting; the power of 
entering ; access ; admittance. 
(ap. p. — [access] to ; [entrance] 
into.) 

4 Ad-mIt', v. t. To suffer to enter; 
to allow an argument or posi- 
tion ; to grant, (ap. p. — of.) 

*Ad-mit'ting, p. prs. [71-28.] 

*Ad-mit'ted, p. prf. 

*Ad-mit-tance (ad-mlt'tanse), n. 
The act of admitting; admission. 

Ad-mix (ad-miks'), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 
admixes.] To mingle with 
something else ; to mix. 

*Ad-mix-tion (ad-inlks'tshun), n, 
A mingling. 

Ad-mix-ture (ad-mlks'tshur,) n. 
The body mingled ; a mixture. 

4 Ad-m6n'!sH, V. t. [prs. t. 3, AD- 
MONISHES.] To warn; to re- 
prove gently, (ap. p. — of.) 

Ad-mon-ish-er (ad-mSn'ish^ur), ft. 
The person who admonishes. 

Ad-mo-ni-tion ( x ad-ni6-nlsh'un),ft. 
The hint of a fault or duty ; 
counsel, gentle reproof.[326-16.] 

*Ad-mon-i-tive (ad-m6n'e x tiv), 

AD-MON-i-TOR-Y(ad-m6n'e v tur-re), 
a. Containing admonition. 

Ad-mon-i-tor (ad-m&n'eHdr), ft. 
One who admonishes. 
Ad-nas-cent (ad-nas'se'nt), a. 
Growing to something else. 
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ADR 



ADV 

Fate, far, fill, fat— me, mSt— pine, pin- 



-n6, move, 



ADV 



*Ad'n1te, a. Growing upon. 

4 AD r N6^rN, n. An adjective. 

*A-DO (a-d66')> n. Trouble, diffi- 
culty; bustle, stir; tumult. 

* 4 A-d6'be, n. A sun-dried brick. 

Ad-o-les-cence ( x ad-6-leVs£nse), 
n. The age succeeding childhood. 

*Ad-o-les-cent ( N ad-6-les's£nt), 
a. Growing; youthful. 

4 A-d6pt', v. t. To take a son by 
choice who is not so by birth ; to 
receive as one's own. [100-38.] 
[372-23.] 

A-dopt-ed-ly (a-d&pt'Sd^le), ad. 
After the manner of something 
adopted. 

A-dopt-er (a-d6pt'ur), n. One 
who adopts ; a chemical vessel. 

A-dop-tion (a-d6p'shun), n. The 
act of adopting ; affiliation. 

4 A-d6p't!ve, a. That which adopts 
or is adopted. 

A-do-ra-ble (a-d6'raH)l), a. Wor- 
thy of adoration ; divine. 

A-DO-RA-BLE-NESs(a-d6 r ra x bl-n§s) 
n. Worthiness of divine honors. 

A-do-ra-bly (a-d6 'rabble), ad. In 
a manner worthy of adoration. 

Ad-o-ra-tion ( x ad-6-ra'shun), n. 
The external homage paid to 
God; worship; profound reve- 
rence. 

*A-d6re', v. t. To worship with 
external homage; to love in- 
tensely. 

A-do'ring, p. prs. 

A-do-rer (a-d6'rur), n. He that 
adores ; a worshipper ; a lover. 

4 A-d6rn', v. t. To dress, to deck, 
to embellish. [182-1.] 

4 A^d6rn'ment, n. Ornament, em- 
bellishment. 

Ad-os-cu-la-tion (ad x 6s-ku-la'- 
shun), n. A method of grafting; 
impregnation of plants by pollen. 

4 A-dr!ft', ad. Floating at random. 

4 A-dr61t', a. Skilful, expert, ac- 
tive, clever, dexterous. 

A-droit-ly (a-dr6it'le), ad. Ex- 
pertly, dexterously. 
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4 A-DRdiT':NESS, n. Dexterity, ac- 
tivity. 

A-dry (a-drl'), a. Athirst, thirsty. 

*Ad-sci-ti-tious ( x ad-se-tlsh'us), 
a. Taken in to complete some- 
thing ; additional, supplemental. 

Ad-tj-la-tion (^ad-ju-la'shun), n. 
Flattery, high compliment. 
[259-11.] 

Ad-tt-la-tor-y (ad'jula-turVe), a. 
Flattering to excess. 

4 A-DfrLT', n. A person of mature 
age : — a., grown up ; of full age. 

4 A-Dfti/TER\lNT, n. The person 
or thing that adulterates. 

4 A-d^l'ter n ate, v. t. To debase: 
to corrupt by some foreign or 
baser admixture, as in liquors, 
coins, &e. 

A-dul'ter^a-ting, p. prs. 

A-dul-ter-ate (a-dul'teYlt), a. 
Corrupted with foreign admix- 
ture; polluted, debased. 

A-dul-ter-a-tion (aMi\l-ter-a'- 
shun), n. The act of corrupting ; 
the state of being contaminated. 

4 A-d#lt'ness, n. The state of 
being adult. 

4 AD-frM'BRANT, a. That which 
gives a slight resemblance. 

4 AD-frM'BRATE, v. t. To give a 
faint resemblance; to shadow 
forth. 

Ad-um'bra^ting, p. prs. 

Ad-um-bra-tion ( x ad-um-bra'- 
shun), n. A faint sketch; a 
shadow. 

*A-dun-ci-ty (a-dun'seHe), n. 
Crookedness, hookedness. 

*A-dun'ci x ties, n. pi. 

4 A-D"&st', a. Burnt up, scorched. 

4 A-D#ST r ED,a. Burnt, dried with fire. 

*A-dus-tion (a-dus'tshun), n. The 
act of burning up, or drying. 

Ad-vance (ad-vanse'), n. The act 
of going forward; progression, 
improvement; additional price ; 
offer : — v. t., to bring forward ; to 
raise to preferment; to promote; 
to improve; to accelerate; to 



propose; to pay beforehand: — 
v. i., to move forward or higher; 
to rise in rank or price ; to im- 
prove. 

Ad-vance (ad-vanse'), \ 

Ad-vanced (ad-vansf), } a ' 
Moved forward ; paid : — as, ad- 
vance or advanced guard; ad- 
vance money. 

*Ad-van'cing, p. prs. 

Ad-vance-ment (ad-vanse'm&nt), 
n. The act of moving forward 
and upward; preferment; im- 
provement. 

Ad-van-cer (ad-van'sur), n, A 
promoter ; a forwarder. 

Ad-van-tage (ad-van'tije), w. 
Favorable circumstances; supe- 
riority; gain, profit: — v.t.,to bene- 
fit, to promote, (ap.p. — over, of.) 

Ad-van'ta'ging, p. prs. 

*Ad-van-ta-geous ( v ad-van-ta'- 
jus), a. Profitable; useful; 
convenient. 

AD-VAN-TA-GEOTJS-LY( V ad-Van-ta'- 

jus v le), ad. Profitably; oppor- 
tunely. 

Ad-van-ta-geous-ness ( r ad-van- 
ta'jusWs), n. Profitableness. 

4 Ad-vene', v. i. To accede or 
come to. 

*Ad-ve'ning, p. prs. 

4 Ad'vent, n. A coming; the 
coming of Christ ; a season com- 
memorating the coming of Christ; 
the four weeks before Christmas. 

[94-lOJf 

*Ad-ven-ti-tious ( N ad-ve , n-tlsh / - 
us), a. Accidental; extrinsi- 
cally added. 

Ad-ven-tu-al (ad-veVtshu r al), a. 
Relating to the season of Advent. 

Ad-ven-ture (ad-veVtshure), n. 
An incident; a chance; an en- 
terprise [192-8] : — v. i., to try 
the chance, to dare: — v. t. } to 
hazard, to risk. 

Ad-ven'tur x ing, p. prs. 

Ad-yen-tur-er (ad-veVtshurMr), 
n. One who trusts to chance. 



ADV 



nor, n6t- 



AER 

-tube, tub, bull— 611— >pMnd- 



-*Mn, this. 



AFF 



Ao-VEN-TU-ROus^d-ven'tshurNis), 
Ad-ven-ture-some (ad-v£n'tshur- 
\suin), a. Inclined to adven- 
tures, daring, courageous; full 
of hazard. 
AD-VEN-TUR-oiis-LYfad-veVtshur- 
v us-le), ad. Boldly, daringly. 

AD-YEN-TURE-SOME-NESS(ad-ven / - 

tshur N siim-ne ! s), n. The quality 

of being adventuresome. 
4 Ad'verb, n. A word joined to a 

verb, adjective, or other adverb, 

to modify its sense or limit its 

signification. 
^Ad-ver-bi-al (ad-veVbe x al), a. 

Having the quality of an adverb. 
*Ad-ver-bi-al-ly (ad-veYbe'al- 

le), ad. In the manner of an 

adverb. 
Ad-ver-sa-ry (ad'veYsa-r&), n. 

An opponent, antagonist, enemy: 

— a., adverse, opposed to. 

^Ad'VER^SA-RIES, fl. pi. 

*Ad'verse, a. Contrary; calami- 
tous; afflictive; hostile. [39.] 

Ad-verse-ly (ad'veYse^le), ad. 
Unfortunately ; oppositely. 

4 Ad'verse-ness, n. Opposition; 
misfortune. 

Ad-ver-si-ty (ad-ver'seHe), n. 
A miction, calamity, misfortune. 
[32.]f 

*Ad-ver'si a ties, n. pi. 

4 Ad-vert', v. i. To attend to ; to 
regard ; to observe ; to turn to. 

Ad-ver-tence (ad-veVtSnse), 1 

Ad-ver-ten-cy (ad-veVten x se), J 
n. Attention, regard to. [343-12.] 

4 Ad-ver'tent, a. Attentive. 

Ad-ver-tise (^ad-ver-tize' or ad'- 
veVtlze), v. t. To inform; to 
give intelligence; to publish. 

* y AD-VER-Tl'SING, p. pr8. 

Ad-ver-tise-ment (ad-veVtiz- 
v ment or x ad-ver-tiz'm^nt), n. 
Intelligence,information ; notice 
published in a newspaper. 

Ad-ver-ti-ser ( x ad-ver-ti'zur), n. 
The person or paper that adver- 
tises. [268-6.] 



Ad-vice (ad- vise'), n. Counsel ; 

instruction; notice; intelligence. 
*Ad-vi-sa-ble (ad-vl'za^bl), a. 

Prudent; fit to be advised. 
Ad-vi-sa-ble-ness (ad-vi'za^bl 

nes), n. The state of being 

advisable. 
Ad-vise (ad-vlze'), v. t. To coun 

sel, inform : — v. i., to consult, 

consider, deliberate, (ap. p, 

of, to.) [78-10.] [279-17.] 
*Ad-vi'sing, p. prs. 
Ad-vi-sed-ly (ad-vi'zMHe), ad. 

Deliberately, prudently, heed- 
fully. 
Ad-vi-sed-ness (ad-vl'ze 5 dene's), n, 

Deliberation, prudent procedure. 
Ad-vise-ment (ad-vize'ment), n. 

Counsel ; prudence ; information, 
Ad-vi-ser (ad-vl'zur), n. One who 

advises ; a counselor. 
*Ad-vi-so-ry (ad-vl'z&Ye), a. 

Counseling ; containing advice. 
*Ad-vo-ca-cy (adV&^kS-sd), n. 

Vindication ; defence. 
Ad'vo^ca-cies, n. pi. 
Ad-yo-cate (ad'v6 x kate), n. One 

who pleads the cause of another; 

an intercessor {ap. p. — for) 

[100-19]:— v. t., to plead for; 

to support; to defend. 
Ad'vo^ca-ting, p. prs. 
Ad-yo-ca-tion ( v ad-v6-ka'shun), n. 

The office of pleading; defence. 
*Ad-vow-ee ( x ad-v6u-ee'),w. One 

who has the right of advowson. 
* Ad-vow-son (ad-v6u'zun), n. A 

right of presenting to a benefice. 
A-dy-nam-ic ( v a-di-nam'lk), a. 

Destitute of power. 
* 4 Adz, J A curved iron tool for 
4 Adze, J n ' chipping. 
*iE-Gis (e'jls), n. A shield; an ulcer. 
*JE-o-li-an-Harp ) (e-6'l£-an- 
E-o-li-an-Harp j ^harp), n. 

A musical instrument played by 

the wind. 
*A-ER-ATE(a'eVate) v.t.To supply or 

combine with air or carbonic acid. 
A'er x a-ting, p. pre. 



*A-e-ri-al (a-e're v al), a. Belong- 
ing to the air; high, lofty. [37-37.] 

*Ae-rie (e're or a're), n. A nest 
of birds of prey ; an eyry. 

*A-ER-i-Fi-cA-TiON( v a-ur-e-fi-ka'- 
shun), n. The act of aerifying. 

A-er-i-form (a r ur-eY6rm), a. Hav- 
ing an airy or gaseous form. 

A-er-i-fy (a'ur-e x fl), v. t. [prs. t. 
3, aerifies.] To combine or 
supply with air. 

A'er-iVi-ed, p. prf. 

^A'er^lIte, n. A meteoric stone. 

*A-er-ol-o-gy ( x a-ur-6l'16je), n. 
The science of the air. 

x A-er-ol'o\hes, n. pi. 

A-er-o-man-cy (a'ur-o^man-se), n. 
The art of divining by the air. 

* A'er-o^man-cies, n. pi. 

A-er-om-e-try ( x a-ur-6m'£Hre), n. 
The art of measuring the air. 

\A-ER-OM'e X TRIES, fl. pi. 

A-er-o-naut (a'ur-6 x nawt), n. One 
who sails through the air. 

A-ER-o-NAUT-ic ( x a-ur-6-nawt'ik), 
a. Relating to aeronautics. 

# a A-er-o-naut'ics, n.pl. The art 
or science of aerial navigation. 

A-ER-os-co-PY ( x a-ur-6s'kc- v pe), n. 
The observation of the air. 

-^A-er-os'coVies, n.pl. 

n A-er-o-stat / ic ( x a-ur-6-stat'ik), a. 
Relating to aerostatics. 

^A-er-o-stat'ics, n. pi. The 
science that treats of the equi- 
librium of airy or elastic fluids, 
or of the weight of bodies sup- 
ported in them ; aerostation. 

A-ER-os-TA-TioN( N a-ur-6s-ta'shun) 
Aerostatics ; aerial navigation. 

iEs-THET-ic ) (es-^et'ik), a. Per- 

: *Es-thet-ic ) taining to esthetics. 

.ZEs-thet'ics, j n. pi. The science 

*Es-thet x ics, j of the beautiful, 
or the philosophy of taste. 

4 A-far', ad. At a great distance. 

*Af-fa-bil-i-ty ( x af-fa-bil'leHe), 
n. Easiness of manners; civility 

AF-FA-BLE(affa x bl),a.Easy of man- 
ners, courteous, civil. [282-20.] 
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AFF 



Fate, far, fill, fat- 



AFF 
-me, rngt — pine, pin — n6, m5ve, 



AFT 



Af-fa-ble-ness (af'fa^bl-n&s), n. 
Courtesy, affability, urbanity. 

Af-fa-bly (affable), ad. Cour- 
teously, civilly. 

*Af-fair (af-fare'), ». Business, 
concern, transaction. [100-16.] 

Af-fect, '(af-fSkf), v. t. To act 
upon j to move the passions ; to 
assume; to imitate. [78-21.] 
[287-6.] [236-13.] 

Af-fect-a-tion (^af-felit-a'shun), 
n. The act of making an arti- 
ficial appearance ; awkward imi- 
tation; false pretence. [353-17.] 

Af-fect-ed-ly (af-fekt'ed v l&), ad. 
In an affected manner. 

Af-fect-ed-ness (af-ftlkt'edWs), 
in. The quality of being affected. 

Af-fect-ing-ly (af-fekt'lng x le), 
ad. Touchingly. 

AF-FEC-TiON(af-fek'shun),n. Love, 
fondness, tenderness, (ap. p. — 
for.) Disease. 

AF-FEC-TioN-ATE(af-feVshunlt),a. 
Fond, tender, warm, kind. 

*Af-fec-tion-ate-ly (af-f3k'- 
shunlt-le), ad. Fondly, ten- 
derly, kindly. 

AF-FECT-ivE^f-fe'kt'lv) a. Moving. 

Af-fi-ance (af-fl'anse), n. A 
marriage contract; trust, confi- 
dence : — v. t., to betroth, to 
pledge, to affy. 

*Af-fi'an x cing,£>. prs. 

Af-fi-an-cer (af-fl'anVur), n. 
One who afiiances. 

*Af-fi-da-vit (\af-fe-da'vlt), n. 
A written declaration upon oath. 

Af-fil-i-ate (af-fil'le x ate), v. t. 
To adopt as a child or associate. 

Af-fil'i a-ting, p. prs. 

*AF-FiL-i-A-TioN( N af-fll-e-a'shun), 
n. Adoption as child or asso- 
ciate. 

Af-fin-i-ty (af-fln'e N teO, n. Rela- 
tion by marriage; bond of union 
attraction, (ap. p. — to, with, be 
tween.) [141-30.] [348.] 

*'Af-fin'iVies, n. pi. 

Af-firm (af-ferm'), v. t. To ratify; 
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to assert, to aver : — v. i., to de 

clare solemnly. 
Af-firm- a-ble ( af-ferm 'a^bl), a. 

That which may be affirmed. 
Af-firm-ance (af-ferm'anse), n. 

Confirmation, declaration. 
*Af-firm-ant (af-ferm' ant), n. 

The person that affirms; the 

affirmer. 
Af-firm-a-tion faf-ferm-a'shun), 

n. The act of affirming; the 

thing affirmed ; a solemn decla- 
ration in place of an oath. 
Af-firm-a-tive (af-ferm'a r tlv), a. 

That which affirms : — n., the side 

of a discussion which affirms. 
Af-firm-a-tive-ly (af-ferm'aHiv- 

\&),ad. Positively, not negatively. 
Af-firm-er (af-f&rm'ur), n. One 

who affirms ; the affirmant. 
*Af-fix (af'flks), n. A particle 

united to the end of a word ; a 
Af'fix v es, n. pi. [suffix. 

Af-fix (af-fiks'), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 

affixes.] To unite to the end, 

to subjoin, to suffix. 
Af-fla-tion (af-fla'shun), n. The 

act of breathing upon. 
Af-flict (af-fllkt'), v. t. To put 

to pain ; to grieve ; to torment. 

[47-6.] 
AF-FLiCT-ED-NESS(af-fllkt'M x nes), 

n. Sorrowfulness, grief, affliction. 
Af-flic-tion (af-fllk'shiin), n. The 

cause of sorrow or pain ; misery, 

calamity. [86-21.] [297-22.] 
Af-flict-ive (af-fllktlv), a. Pain- 
ful, tormenting, calamitous. 
*Af-flu-ence (af'fhVense), n. 

Exuberance of riches; plenty. 

[378-9.] 
'Af'flt^ent,^ Abundant, wealthy. 
Af-flu-ent-ly (af tiu-SntHe), ad. 

In an affluent manner. 
Af-flux (af'fluks), n. The act 

of flowing to ; affluence. 
Af'flux x es, n. pi. 
*Af-flux-ion (af-fluk'shun), n. 

The act of flowing to; that 

which flows. 



4 Af-f6rd', v. t. To yield or pro- 
duce ; to be able to bear the ex- 
pense of. [70.] [268-11.] 

Af-fray (af-fra'), n. A petty fight, 
an encounter, a quarrel. 

Af-freight (af-fr&te'), v. t. To 
hire or charter a ship for trans- 
porting goods. 

-Af-fright (af-frlte'), n. Terror, 
fear : — v. t., to affect with fear, 
terrify. 

*Af-front (af-frunt'), n. An in- 
sult, offence : — v. (., to offend, 
insult. [340-9.] 

Af-fuse (af-fuze'), v - f« To pour on. 

Af-fu'sing, p. prs. 

*Af-fu-sion (af-fu'zhun) ? n. The 
act of pouring upon. 

Af-fy (af-fi0, v. t. [prs. t. 3, 
affies.] To betroth; to bind; 
to affiance. 

*Af-fi-ed (af-f lde r ), p. prf. 

*A-FiELD(a-feeldO,arf. To the field. 

A-float (a-fl6te'), ad. Floating. 

A-foot (a-fut'), ad. On foot; in 
action. 

4 A-f6re', ad. In time past; in 
front: — prp., before; sooner in 
time. 

*A-fore-SAId (a-f6re'sed), a. Said 
before. [time past. 

A-fore-time (a-f6re'tlme), ad. In 

A-foul (a-f6ul'), a. Entangled :— 
ad., across, athwart, (ap.p. — of.) 

A-fraid (a-frade'), a. Fearful. 

A-fresh (a-freVn'), ad. Anew. 

*A-front (a-frunf), ad. In front. 

Aft (aft), ad. or a. [after — after- 
most, aftmost.] Behind, astern. 

Af-ter (af'tur), prp. Following 
in time or place ; behind ; in 
pursuit of; according to : — ad., 
later in time,afterwards : — a.com., 
later ; latter : — see aft. 

Af-ter-Clap (af tur'klap), n. An 
event which happens after an 
affair appears to be at an end. 

Af-ter-Crop (af tur v kr6p), n. A 
second harvest. 

Af-ter-most. See aft. 



AGG. 



AGI 

n5r, n6t — tube, tub, bull — 611— p6und — thin, this. 



AGR 



Af-ter-noon ( x af-tur-n66n'), n, 
The time from noon to evening. 

Af-ter-Piece (af'tur v peese), n. A 
piece following a play. 

Af-ter-thought (aftur v ^awt), n 
Reflections after the act ; a later 
thought. 

Af-ter-ward (af'turVurd), j 

Af-ter-wards (afturVurdz), j 
ad. In succeeding time. 

Af-ter-Wit (aftur x wlt), n. Wis- 
dom that comes too late. 

A-GAiN(a-geV),ad. A second time; 
once more; in return; besides. 

A-gainst (a-g^nsf), prp. Oppo- 
site to ; in contact with ; in re- 
serve for. 

A-gape (a-gap'), ad. Staring with 
eagerness or surprise. 

* Ag-ate (ag'lt), n. A kind of type ; 
quartz : — see chalcedony. 

* Ag-a-ty (ag'aHe), a. Partaking 
of the nature of agate. 

4 A-ga/ve, n. The American aloe. 

Aoe (aje), n. A period of time; 
an era ; a generation of men ; a 
century; length of life; major 
ity ; maturity; the decline of 
life. [25-38.]f 

A-ged (a/jM), a. Old; stricken 
in years : — n., old persons. 

A-gen-cy (a'jeVse), n. The quality 
of acting; office of an agent: 
operation ; instrumentality. 

[77-33.] [182-19.] 

*A'gen x cies, n. pi. 

A-gent (a'jint), n. An actor; a 
factor; a deputy; a producing 
cause. [64-25.] 

4 Ag-gl6m'er\Lte, v. t. To gather 
up into a ball or mass. 

Ag-glom'er v a-ting, p. prs. 

Ag-glom-er-a-tion (ag x gl6m-gr- 
a'shun), n. A heaping together ; 
a mass. 

*AG-GLU-Ti-NANT(ag-glu'te N nant), 
n. Any adhesive substance :- 
a., causing adherence of parts, 

Ag-glu-ti-nate (ag-glu't^nate), 
v. t. To unite one part to another. 



Ag-glu'ti n na-ting, p. prs. 
Ag-gltt-ti-na-tion (ag x glu-t^-na'- 

shun), n. Union, cohesion, 
Ag-glu-ti-na-tive (ag-glu'te^na- 

tlv), a. Tending or causing 

to unite. 
4 Ag'gran v d1ze, v. t. To make 

great ; to enlarge ; to exalt. 
Ag'gran^di-zing, p. prs. 

* 4 AG A GRAN X DizE-MENT, n. The 
state of being aggrandized; 
exaltation. 

4 Ag'graV1te, v. t. To make any 
thing worse ; to provoke. [326.] 

* Ag'graVa-ting, p. p> rs - 

AG-GRA-vA-Tiox( x ag-gra-va'shun) 
n. The act of aggravating; that 
which makes worse; provoca- 
tion. [172-11.]' 

* 4 Ag'gre v gate, v. t. To collect 
together [240-17] : — n., the sum 
of collected parts ; the total. 

Ag'gre^ga-tixg, p. prs. 

Ag-gre-gate (ag'gre v glt), a. Total; 
framed by collecting parts. 

AG-GRE-GA-Tiox( v ag-gre-ga / shu.n), 
n. The act of collecting; the 
collection of many particulars. 

4 Ag'gre-ga v tive, a. Causing ag- 
gregation; collective. 

* 4 AG-GEESS', V. t. [prs. t. 3, AG- 
GRESSES.] To commit the first 
act of violence or injury. 

*Ag-gres-sion (ag-gre'sh'un), ». 
The first act of injury; assault. 

Ag-gress-ive (ag-greViv), a. In- 
vading, attacking, offensive, 

*Ag-gress-or (ag-greVsur) ,n. An 
assaulter; an invader. 

Ag-grieve (ag-greev'), v. t. To 
give sorrow; to vex; to harass; 
to injure. 

*Ag-griey'ixg, p. prs. 

*Ag-group (ag-gr66p')> v. t. To 
bring together into one figure. 

*A-ghast (a-gasf), a. Struck 
with horror, amazed. f 

*A-gile (aj'U), a. Nimble, spry, 
active. 

*A-gil-i-ty (a-jil'le x te), n. Nim- 
S* 



bleness, quickness, activity. 
[247-6.] 

A-gil'i x ties, n. pi. 

A-gi-o (a'je^o), n. The difference 
between the value of bank-notes 
and current coin. 

*A-gi-o-tage (a'je x 6-tij), n. The 
manoeuvres of speculators to 
affect the state of the money 
market. 

A-gi-tate (aj'eHate), v. t. To put 
in motion ; to disturb ; to dis- 
cuss ; to shake. [142-11.] f 

*Ag'i x ta-ting, p. prs. 

A-gi-ta-tion ( v aj-&-ta'shun), m 
Act of agitating; state of being 
agitated; discussion; perturba- 
tion. [271-16.] • 

*A-gi-ta-tor (aj'eHa-tur), n. He 
who agitates ; a disturber. 

4 Ag'let, n. A tag of a point 
carved ; a pendant. 

Ag-nail (ag'nale), n. A whitlow. 

Ag-na-tion (4g-na'shun), n. De- 
scent from the same father. 

4 Ag-n6'men t , n. A name given to 
a person from some exploit; as, 
Scipio Africanus. 

4 Ag'nu-s De'1, n. In the Romish 
Church, a small waxen image 
representing our Saviour in the 
figure of a lamb. 

4 A-g6', ad. Past; as, long ago. 

*A-G6a',ad. In a state of eager hope. 

4 A-G6'ixG, ad. In action; going. 

Ag-o-nism (5,g'6 x nlzm), n. Con- 
tention for a prize. 

X4 Ag-6-Mst', n. A contender for 
a prize in public games. 

Ag-o-nis-tic (ag-6-nis'tlk), 

Ag-o-nis-tic-al (ag-6-nis'te x kal), 
a. Relating to prize-fighting. 

* 4 Ag'6V1ze, v. i. To be in exces- 
sive pain: — v. t., to torture. 
[85-36.] [333-4.] 

AgVni-zing, p. prs. 

Ag-o-ny (ag'6\ie), n. The pangs 
of death ; violent pain ; anguish. 

*AgVnies, n. pi. 

*A-gra-ri-an (a-gra're r an), a, 
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AIL 



ALA 

Fate, far, fall, fat— me, met— pine, pln- 



-no, move, 



ALC 



Relating to equal division of 
lands: — n., one who favors an 
equal division of property. 

**A-gree', v. i. To be in concord 
to concur j to be consistent; to 
settle amicably; to accede; to 
assent, (ap. p. — with persons ; 
tit propositions; upon conditions.) 

A-gree-a-ble (a-gree'a x bl), a. 
Suitable to; consistent with; 
pleasing, (ap. p. — to.) 

*A-gree-a-ble-ness (&-gree'a x bl- 
nes), n. Consistency with ; plea- 
santness. 

A-gree-a-bly (a-gree'a v ble), ad. 
Consistently ; pleasingly. 

# 4 A-gree'ment, n. Concord, com- 
pact; conformity. [101-27.]f 

A-gres-tic (jt-gres'tik), a. Rude, 
unpolished, rustic, rural. 

Ag-ri-cul-tu-ral ( v ag-re-kul r - 
tshu v ral), a. Relating to agri- 
culture. [». Tillage, husbandry. 

AG-Ri-cuL-TURE(ag'reVul-tshure). 

#Ag-ri-cul-tu-rist ( x ag-re-k-ll'- 
tshuVist), n. A farmer. 

4 A-gr6^nd', ad. Stranded, hin- 
dered by the ground. 

*A-gue (a'gu), n. An intermitting 
fever ; the chills. 

^A'gt^Ish, a. Having the quali- 
ties of an ague ; chilly. 

M/gt^Ish-ness, n. Chilliness. 

Ah (a), in. A word denoting dis- 
like, contempt, surprise, exulta- 
tion, complaint, compassion. 

3 A-ha', in. A word denoting tri- 
umph, pleasure, surprise. 

A-head (a-hed'), ad. Farther on ; 
in advance ; onward. 

Aid (ade), n. Help, support; sub- 
sidy : — v. t., to help ; to relieve. 

*Aid-de-Camp ) fade-de-kawng') 

Aide-de-Camp J n. An officer 
who attends a military com- 
mander to carry his orders. 

^Aides-de-camp^, n. pi. 

Ail (ale), v. t. To trouble; to 
pain: — v. i. $ to be in pain; to 
be troubled. 
30 



*Ail-ment (ale'ment), n. Pain, 



Aim (ame), v. t. To direct or 
level a missile weapon : — v. i., 
to direct toward ; to strive : — n., 
direction towards a point; de 
sign, intention; endeavor; con 
jecture. 

Air (are), n. The fluid which we 
breathe; the atmosphere; a gen 
tie gale; a tune; mien; an af- 
fected or labored manner or ges 
ture : — v. t., to expose to the 
air; to take the air; to warm; 
to ventilate. 

Air'ing, p.prs. : — n., a short jaunt. 

Air-GtUN (are'gun), n. A gun 
discharged with air. 

Air-Hole (are'hdle), n. A hole 
for admitting or discharging air. 
Air-i-ly (are'e'le), ad. Gayly. 

*Air-i-ness (are'e v nes), n. Expo- 
sure to the air; lightness, gayety. 

Air-Pump (are'pump), n. A ma- 
chine by which the air of proper 
vessels is exhausted. 

Air-Shaft (are'shaft), n. A pas- 
sage for ventilating mines. 

*Air-y (are'e), a. [airier — air- 
iest.] Composed of air; gay. 
Aisle (lie), n. The walk in a 
church. 

4 A-j1r', ad. Partly open, as a door. 

'A-k!m , b6, a. Crooked, arched. 

A-k1n', a. Allied to by blood; 
related to ; of like properties. 

Al-a-bas-ter (al'la x bas-tur), n. 
A kind of gypsum or sulphate 
of lime : it is white, semi-trans- 
lucent, and easily wrought into 
ornaments : — a., made of ala- 
baster. 

A-lack (a-lak')> in. Alas; noting 
sorrow ; alackaday. 

A-lack-a-day (a-lak'a v da), in. A 
word noting sorrow and melan- 
choly; alack. 

*A-lac-ri-ty (a-lak're v te), n 
Cheerful readiness; joyousness 
[315.] 



* X4 Al-a-m6de', ad. According to 
the fashion. 

4 A-lArm', n. Cry of danger; sud- 
den terror; summons to arms 
[371-17] : — v. t., to surprise; to 
call to arms ; to terrify. 

4 A-lArm'1st, n. One who excites 
alarm or predicts danger. 

4 A-lar'#m, n. An alarm. 

4 A-LAS r , in. A word expressing 
lamentation, pity, or concern. 

4 Alb, n. A surplice. 

* 4 Al'bA-tr6ss, n. A large sea-bird. 

3 Al-be'1t, ad. Although, notwith- 
standing, [coming white,whitish. 

*Al-bes-cent (al-beVsent),a. Be- 

4 Al-b1'n6 (or al-be'n6), n. A white 
negro ; any animal unnaturally 
white. 

*Al-bi'nos, n. pi. 

^AL-BU-GiN-E-ouspal-bu-jln'e'us) 
i. Like the white of eggs. 

4 Al'b$m, n. A book for autographs 
and literary souvenirs. 

Al-ca-hest I (al'ka^hest), n. A 

*Al-ka-hest J universal solvent. 

*Al-CAid (al-kade r ), n. In Spain, 
a governor of a castle or fort 

*Al-cal-de (al-kal'de), n. In 
Spain, a magistrate or judge. 

Al-chem-i-cal (al-kem'e v kal), a. 
Relating to alchemy. 

Al-che-mist (al'ke v mlst), n. One 
skilled in alchemy.f 

*Al-che-my (al'ke^mS), n. Occult 
chemistry ; the transmutation of 
the baser metals into gold. 

Al-chy-my, n. See alchemy. 

Al-co-hol (al'k6 N h6l), n. The 
highly rectified spirit of wine. , 

*Al-co-hol-ic ( N al-k6-h61 / lk), a. 
Containing alcohol. 

AL-co-HOL-i-zA-TioN( v al-k6 r h6l-e- 
za'shun), n. The act of rectify- 
ing spirits. [To rectify spirits. 

Al-co-ho-lize (al'kd-h6 v lize), v. t. 

Al'co-ho^li-zing, p. prs. 

Al-co-ran ) (al'koVan), n. The 

Al-ko-ran j book of the Moham- 
medan faith; the Koran. 



ALI 



nSr, n&t- 



ALK 
-tube, tub, bull— 611- 



-pMnd — thin, this. 



ALL 



Al-cove (al-k6ve' or al'kdve), n. 
A private recess to lie or sit in. 

Al-der (al'dur), n. A tree. 

Al-der-man (al'dur x man), n. A 
magistrate of a town corporate. 

Al'der^men, n. pi. 

AL-DERN(al'durn),a. Made of alder. 

\Ale, n. A fermented malt liquor. 

A-LEM-Bic (a-lein'blk), n. A vessel 
used in distilling; a still. 

4 A-lert', a. Watchful, vigilant, 
brisk. [ness. 

4 A-lert'ness, n. Vigilance, brisk- 

x Ale'w1fe, n. A woman who keeps 
an alehouse ; a small fish. 

Ale'wives, n. pi. 

^AL-EX-AN-DRiNE^al-egz-an'drin) 
n. A verse of twelve syllables. 

A-lex-i-phar-mic (a r lek-se-far'- 
mlk), a. That which expels poi- 
son; antidotal: — n., antidote. 

*A-LEX-irTER-ic (a^lek-se-terlk), 
n. Alexipharmic : — a., antidotal. 

Al-ge-bra (al'je N bra), n. The 
science of computing by arbi- 
trary signs. 

*Al-ge-bra-ic ( x al-je-bra'lk), a. 
Relating to algebra. 

Al-ge-bra-ist ( x al-je-bra'lst), n. 
One skilled in algebra. 

A-li-as (a'le'as), ad. Otherwise : 
— n., a second writ; an assumed 
or a second name. 

A'llas-es, n. pi. 

*Al-i-bi (al'e^bi), n. A plea set- 
ting forth that the accused was 
elsewhere when the crime was 
committed. 

*Al-ien (ale'yen), n. A foreigner; 
a stranger : — a., foreign, es- 
tranged from, not allied to. 

Al-ien-a-ble (ale'yen'a-bl), a. 
That which may be transferred. 

Al-ien-ate (ale'yen x ate), v. t. To 
transfer; to withdraw affection 
(op. p. — from) : — a., withdrawn 
from; estranged. 

*Ai/ien^a-ting, p. pra. 

AL-iEN-A-TiON( v ale-yen-a'shun),n. 
The act of transferring property ; 



estrangement; mental derange- 
ment. 

*Al-ien-a-tor ( y ale-yen-a'tur), n. 
One who alienates. 

*Al-ien-ee ( x ale-yen-ee')> n. One 
to whom a thing is sold. 

*A-light (a-lite')> v. i. To come 
down; to dismount; to come 
to rest. 

*A-lign-ment (a-llne'ment), n. 
The fixing of a line; the line 
established. 

4 A-l1ke', ad. With resemblance; 
in the same manner ; equally : — 
a., similar, like, equal. 

*Al-i-ment (al'le x ment), n. Nour- 
ishment; food. 

Al-i-ment-al ( x al-le-ment'al), a. 
That which nourishes. 

*AL-i-MENT-A-RY( x al-le-ment'aVe) 
a. Having power to nourish; 
relating to food. 

Al-i-men-ta-tion ( x al-le-men-ta'- 
shun), n. The act of nourishing. 

Al-i-men-tive-ness ( x al-le-meV- 
tlv x nes), n. Appetite for food. 

Al-i-mo-ny (al'le v mun-ne), n. Le- 
gal proportion of a husband's 
estate allowed to his wife upon 
their separation. 

*Ai/i x mon-ies, n, pi. 

*Al-i-ped (al'le^ped), a. Wing- 
footed. 

*Al-i-quant (al'le^kwant), a. 
Noting those parts of a number 
which will not measure it. 

*"Al-i-quot (al'e v kw6t), a. Noting 
those parts of a number which will 
divide it without a remainder. 

A-li ve (a-llve'), a. Not dead, active. 

*Al-ka-hest. See alcahest. 

*Al-ka-les-cent ( x al-ka-les'sent), 
a. Partaking of alkali. 

Al-ka-li (al'kaHe or al'ka^ll), n. 
That which neutralizes acids. 

*Al/ka v lies, n. pi. 

Al-ka-line (al'ka v lln), a. Having 
the qualities of alkali. 

AL-KA-LizE(al'kaMize),i\£. To make 

Al'ka^li-zlng, p. prs. [alkaline. 



4 Ai/KA v LdiD, n. A vegetable prin- 
ciple of an alkaline nature. 

4 Ai/k6-ra:n, ii. See alcoran. 

3 All, n. The Whole ; every thing : 
— a., the whole of; every one of: 
— ad., quite; completely; wholly. 

Al-lay (al-kV), v. t. To pacify, 
quiet, soothe, assuage, repress. 

Al-lay-er (al-la'ur), n. The per- 
son or thing that allays. 

Al-lay-ment (al-la'ment), n. That 
which allays ; state of rest after 
disturbance. 

*AL-LE-GA-TiON( r al-le-ga'shun),7i. 
An affirmation, a plea, an excuse. 

Al-lege (al-leje/), v. t. To affirm, 
declare, maintain ; to urge. 

*Al-leg'ing, p. prs. 

*Al-lege-a-ble (al-leje'a^bl), a. 
That which may be alleged. 

*Al-le-giance (al-le'janse), n. 
The duty of subjects to the gov- 
ernment; loyalty. [51-15.] 

Al-le-gor-ic (al-le-g6r'ik), 

*Al-le-gor-i-cal ( x al-le-g6r'e- 
N kal), a. In the form of an alle- 
gory; not real; not literal; 
figurative. 

Al-le-gor-i-cal-ly ( y al-le-g6r / e- 
x kal-le), ad. In an allegorical 
manner. 

4 AL'LE x GO-RizE, v. t. To form an 
allegory : — v. i. } to speak alle- 
gorically. 

*AL'LE x GO-Rrzi.NG, p. prs. 

*Al-le-gor-y (al'le x g6r-re), n. A 
figurative discourse; a fable; a 
parable; a type. [110.] j- 

Al'le x gor-ies, n. pi. 

Al-le-lu-jah fal-le-155'ya), in. or 
n. Praise to Jehovah ! — usually 
written hallelujah. 

*Al-le-vi-ate (al-le've^ate), v. t. 
To make light; to ease, soften. 
[342.] 

Al-le'vi n a-ting, p. prs. 

Al-le-vi-a-tion (aTle-ve-a'shun), 
n. That by which pain is eased 
or fault extenuated; mitigation; 
relief. [190-9.] 

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ALL 



ALM 
Fate, far, fS.ll, fat — me, met — pine, pin — n6, m5ve, 



ALP 



*Al-ley (al'le), n. A walk; a 
narrow passage or street. 

Al-li-ance (al-li'anse), n. A union 
by treaty, marriage, or friend- 
ship; relation, affinity, league, 
coalition, confederacy, (ap. p. — 
with.) [260-28.] 

Al-li-gate (al'le^gate), v. U To 
tie together; to unite. 

Ai/li x ga-ting, p. prs. 

Al-LI-ga-tion (^al-le-ga/shun), n. 
An arithmetical rule, relating to 
the composition and value of 
compounds; the act of tying to- 
gether. 

Al-li-ga-tor ( x al-le-ga r tur), n. 
The crocodile of America. 

*Al-lis-ion (al-lizh'un), n. The 
act of striking one thing against 
another. 

^Al-lit-er-a-tion (anit-er-a/- 
shun), n. The repetition of a 
letter or sound in several con- 
tiguous words : as, " How high 
he holds his head." 

Al-lo-cu-tion ^al-^-ku'shun), n. 
The act of speaking to another. 

*Al-lo-di-al (al-16'de'al), a. Not 
feudal; independent; freehold. 

Al-lo-di-um (al-ld'de^um), n. Land 
held in one's own right. 

*Al-longe (al-lunje'), n. A pass 
or thrust with a rapier or sword ; 
a lunge. 

4 Al-l66', v. t. To set on; halloo. 

Al-lo-path-ic (^al-16-pa^'lk), a. 
Relating to allopathy. 

4 Al-l6p'aVAist, n. A physician 
who practices allopathy. 

AL-LOP-A-THY(al-16p / a^e), n. The 
practice of curing the sick by 
producing symptoms different 
from those of the disease : — op- 
posed to HOMEOPATHY. 

* 4 Al-l6t',v. t. To distribute by lot ; 
to parcel out; to assign. [188-2.] 

*Al-lot'ting, p. prs. 

*Al-lot'ted, p. prf. 

* 4 Al-l6t'ment, n. Part or share 
allotted. [342-2.] 
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Al-low (al-l6u / ), v. t. To admit, 
grant; to make abatement. 

*Al-low-a-ble (al-lMTbl), a. 
That which may be admitted ; 
lawful. 

Al-low-a-ble-ness (al-16u r a N bl 
nes), n. Lawfulness. 

Al-low-ance (al-l6u'anse), n 
Sanction, license; permission 
abatement: — v. t., to put on al- 
lowance. 

Al-loy (al-l5e r ), n. Baser metal 
mixed with finer ; a mixture of 
metals ; that which deteriorates : 
— v. L, to mix metals ; to debase 
by mixing. 

*All-spice (al'splse), n. Jamaica 
pepper; the pimenta berry. 

4 Al-l-^de', v. i. To refer indirectly ; 
to hint at. (ap. p. — to.) 

^Al-lu'ding, p. prs. 

4 Al-l^tre / , v. t. To entice, to tempt. 

-^Al-lu'ring, p. prs. [temptation 

^l-lt'tre'ment, n. Enticement, 

AL-LU-RER(al-lu'rur),n.Anenticer. 

Al-ltj-ring-ly (al-lu'rlngle), ad. 
Enticingly, temptingly. 

Al-lu-sion (al-lu'zhun), n. A hint; 
an implication. [158-8.] [343-7.] 

Al-lu-sive (al-lu/siv), a. Hinting. 

*Al-ltt-vi-al (al-lu've'al), a. 
Washed to land; deposited by 
water. 

Al-lu-vi-on (al-lu've^un), ) 

Al-lu-vi-um (al-lu've v um), j n ' 
Soil carried and deposited by 
water. 

Al-lu'vi x a, n. pi. 

Al-ly (al-11' or dial), v. t. To 
unite by marriage, friendship, 
or confederacy : — n., one united 
by marriage, friendship, or con- 
federacy. [110.] 

*Al-lies', n. pi. and^>rs. t. 3. 

*Al-li'ed, p. prf. 

*Al-ma MA-TER(al r ma ma'tur), n. 
The institution in which one was 
educated: "Benign mother." 

*Al-ma-nac (al'ma v nak), n. An 
annual calendar. 



*Al-might-i-ness (4l-ml't^nSs),tt. 

Omnipotence. 
Al-might-y (al-mi'te), a. Of un- 
limited power ; omnipotent : — 

n., God. 
*Al-mond (a'mund or al'mtind), n. 

The nut of the almond-tree. 
Al-monds, n. pi. The two glands 

of the throat ; tonsils. 
Al-mo-ner (al'mc^nur), n. The 

officer who distributes charity. 
AL-MON-RY(aKmunVe),n. The place 

where alms are distributed. 
*Ai/mon\ries, n. pi. [Nearly. 

Al-most (al / m6st or al-m6st'), ad. 
ALMS(amzoramz) ,n.sing .orp^.Thing 

or things given to relieve the poor. 
* Alms-house (&mz'h6use), n. An 

hospital for the poor. 
Al-oe (al'6), n. A tree. 
*Ai/oes, n. pi. The juice of the 

aloe ; a drug. 
*Al-o-et-ic ( v al-6-et r ik), \ 

Al-o-et-i-cal ( x al-6-eWkal), I a ' 

Consisting chiefly of aloes. 
4 A-l6ft', prp. Above: — ad., on 

high ; in the air ; in the rigging. 
4 A-l6ne', a. Single; without com- 
pany; solitary. 
4 A-l6ng', ad. Onward; forward; 

in company with : — prp., near ; 

over the face of; lengthwise; 

throughout. 
4 A-L66F r , ad. At a distance. 
4 A-LduD r , ad. Loudly; with a 

great noise. 
*AL-PAC-A(al-pak'a),n. The Peru- 
vian sheep ; a cloth of their wool. 
Al-pha (al'fa), n. The first letter 

in the Greek alphabet; the first. 
Al-pha-bet (alWb&t), n. The 

letters of a language : — v. t., to 

arrange in alphabetical order. 
Al-pha-bet-ic fal-fa-bel'lk), 
AL-PHA-BET-i-CAL( x al-fa-bet'e v kal) 

a. According to the series of 

letters. 
Al-pha-bet-i-cal-ly fal-fa-be't'- 

e x kal-le), ad. According to the 

order of the letters. 



ALT 



AMA 

nSr, n6t — tube, tub, bull— 611,— pMnd— *Ain, this. 



AMB 



Il-pine (al'pln or al'pine), a. Be 

longing to the Alps j high. 
Al-read-y (al-rM'de), ad. At this 

time, now ; before the present. 
3 Al's6, ad. In the same manner, 

likewise : — con. c, in addition. 
*Al-tar (al'tur), n. A place on 

which offerings toHeaven are laid; 

the communion-table. [55-12.] 
*Al-ter (al'tur), v. t. To change : 

— v. i., to suffer change, to vary. 

(op. p. — to.) 
Al-ter-a-ble (al'tur'a-bl), a. Ad- 
mitting of change. 
Al-ter-a-bly (al'tur v a-ble), ad. In 

such a manner as may be altered. 
Al-ter-a-tion ( x al-tur-a'shun), n. 

A changing, change, (ap. p. — in.) 
Al-ter-a-tive (al'tur N a-tiv), n. A 

medicine which changes the 

constitution : — a., changing. 
Al-ter-cate (al'tur^kate), v. i. To 

contend with words; to wrangle. 
Ai/ter v ca-ting, p. prs. 
AL-TER-CA-TiONfal-tur-ka'shun),?!. 

Debate, controversy, dispute. 
Al-ter-nate (al-tur'nate or al'tur- 

x nate), v. t. To perform by turns : 

— v.i., to happen or act by turns. 
Al-ter'na v ting, p. prs. 
Al-ter-nate (al-tur'nlt), a. By 

turns, reciprocal : — n. f that which 

happens by turns. 
Al-ter-nate-ly (al-tur'nit^le), ad. 

In reciprocal succession, by turns. 

[37-14.] [182-6.] 
Al-ter-na-tion fal-tSr-na'shun), 

n. Reciprocal succession. 
*Al-ter-na-tiye (al-ter'na v tiv), 

w. The choice of two things : — 

a., offering a choice of two 

things. [51-30.] 
Al-ter-na-tive-ly (al-teVnaHlv- 

le), ad. By turns, reciprocally. 
*AL-TH0UGH(al-TH6'), con. d. Not- 
withstanding, however, though, 

grant, if. (cor. c. — yet or still.) 
Al-tim-e-try (al-tlm'e v tre), n. 

The art of measuring altitudes 

or heights. 
C 



**Ai»-rfs'dVl.NT, a. High sounding. 

*AL-Ti-TUDE(al'teHude),??.. Height, 
the elevation of a heavenly body 
above the horizon. 

4 Al't6, ad. " High :" — n., the 
highest part for male voices. 

Al-to-geth-er ( N al-t6-geYH'ur), 
ad. Completely; conjunctly. 

4 Al'um, n. A mineral salt of as- 
tringent properties. 

4 A-Lu'MfNA, n. Pure clay; the 
oxide of aluminum. 

*Al-u-mi-nous (al-lu'me x nus), a. 
Consisting of alum or alumina. 

4 A-Lu'Mf num, n. A white metal : 
— also written aluminium. 

4 A-lum'nus, n. A graduate. 

A-lum'xi, n. pi. masculine. 

A-lum'nje, n. pi. feminine. 

j^** Alumna is proposed to dis- 
tinguish female graduates. 

Al-ways (al'waze), ad. Perpetu- 
ally, constantly, for ever. 

Am, prs. t. 1 of be. 

Am-a-bil-i-ty. See amiability. 

*A-maix (a-mane'), ad. With 
vehemence. 

* 4 A-mal'gam, n. The mixture of 
mercury with another metal; a 
mixture. 

4 A-mal'ga\mate, v, t. To mix 
mercury with another metal; to 
mix : — v. i., to unite in an amal- 
gam ; to blend. 

A-MAL ; GA X MA-TING, p. prs, 

*A-mal-ga-ma-tiox (a v mal-ga- 
nia'shun), ». Act of amalga- 
mating. 

*A x man-u-en's!s, n. One who 
writes what another dictates. 

*A x MAN-u-EN r SES,n.^Z. Secretaries. 

Am-a-ranth (am'aVanfA), n. A 
plant ; an unfading flower. 

*Am-a-ran-thine ( x am-a-ran'iMn) 
a. Consisting of amaranths. 

4 A-MASS', V. t. [prs. t. 3, AMASSES.] 

To collect; to heap up. [69-22.] 
4 A-mass'ment, n. Accumulation. 
*Am-a-teur ( x am-a-ture' or v am-a- 

tur'), n. A lover of any art or 



science, not a professor ; a vir- 
tuoso. 

4 Am'a-t1ve x ness, n. Propensity 
to love. 

Am-a-to-ri-AL ( x am-a-t6're^al), a. 
Concerning love ; amatory. 

Am-a-tor-y (am'aHur-re), a. Re- 
lating to love ; amatorial. 

*Am-au-ro-sis ( x arn-aw-rd'sis), n. 
Diminution or complete loss of 
sight; the drop-serene. 

4 A-maze', v. t. To confuse with 
terror; to perplex; to confound 
with surprise [72-40] [337-17] : 
— n., astonishment, confusion. 

A -ma' zing, p. prs. 

A-ma-zed-ly (a-ma'zed x le), ad. 
Confusedly; with amazement. 

4 A-maze'ment, ». A feeling of 
mingled surprise and wonder; 
astonishment, confusion. 

A-ma-zing-ly (a-ma'zlngHe), ad. 
Wonderfully. 

Am-a-zon (am'a\zun), n. A war- 
like woman ; a virago. 

*Am-bas-sa-dor (am-bas'saMur), 
n. A minister of the highest 
rank, sent by a state to represent 
its interests or proclaim its pol- 
icy before the government of an- 
other ; an embassador. [230-24.] 

^m-bas'sI^dress, n. The lady 
of an ambassador. 

*"Am-bas'sa x dress-es, n. pi. 

Am-ber (am'bur), n. A yellow, 
transparent, carbonaceous mine- 
ral :—a., consisting of amber. 
Am-ber-gris (am'bur^grees), n. 
A fragrant drug. 

Am-bi-dex-ter ( x am-be-d6ks'tur), 
n. One who can use both hands 
with equal dexterity ; a double- 
dealer. 

Am-bi-dex-ter-i-ty pam-b^-d&ks^ 
ter'eHe), n. The state of being 
ambidextrous; double-dealing. 

-Am-bi-dex-trous ( y am-be-deks'- 
trus), a. Using both hands alike. 

AM-Bi-ENT(am'be^nt), a. Surround- 
ing, encompassing, investing. 
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AMB 



AMI 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me, met — pine, pin — no, mSve, 



AMO 



Am-bi-gu-i-ty ( x am-be-gu'e x te), n. 

Uncertainty of signification. 
^Am-BI-GuYtIES, n. pi. 

Am-big-u-ous (ain-big'u^us), a. 
Doubtful ; having two meanings. 

AM-BiG-u-ous-LY(am-big'u N us-le), 
ad. In an ambiguous manner. 

^AM-BiG-u-ous-NESs(am-blg / u x us- 
nes),«. Uncertainty of meaning. 

4 Am'b!t, n. The compass or cir- 
cuit of any thing. 

Am-bi-tion (am-bish'un), n. Eager 
desire of preferment, fame, or 
power ; aspiration. [84-12.] 
[257-23.] 

Am-bi-tious (am-bish'us), a. Fired 
with ambition, {ap. p. — of, to.) 

AM-Bi-Tious-LY(am-bish'us v le), ad. 
Aspiringly, eagerly. 

Am-blb (am'bl), v. i. To pace; 
to move easily : — n., an easy 
pace. 

Am'bling, p. prs. 

Am-bler (am/blur), n. A pacer. 

Am-bling-ly (am'bllng^le), ad. 
With an ambling movement. 

AM-BRO-si-A-(am-br6'zhe x a), n. The 
imaginary food of the gods ; the 
name of a plant. 

Am-bro-si-al (ani-br6'zhe v al), a. 
Delicious ; partaking of the na- 
ture of ambrosia ; fragrant. 

Am-bro-type (am'br6Hlpe), n. A 
daguerreotype taken upon glass. 

* Ambs-ace (amz'ase or amz'ase'), 
n. A double ace, aces. 

Am-bu-lance (am'buHans), n. A 
movable hospital attached to an 
army. 

4 Am'b^lant, a. "Walking, roving. 

Am-bu-la-tion fam-bu-la'shun), 
n. The act of walking; roaming. 

AM-BU-LA-T0R-Y(am'bu4a v tur-re), 
a. Walking : — n., a place to 
walk in. 

Am-bus-cade (^am-bus-kade')* w. 
A secret station in which men 
lie to surprise others ; an am- 
bush : — v. t., to secretly lie in 
wait for. 
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"Am'b^tsh, n. The post where sol- 
diers 'are placed in order to fall 
unexpectedly upon an enemy 
an ambuscade ; the state of lying 
in wait [111-5] : — v. t., to place 
in ambush. 

Am'bush^es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

"AM'BtJSH^MENT, n. An ambush. 

A-MEL-io-RATE(a-meel r y6 x rate),vJ. 
To make better; to improve. 

A-mel-io-ra-tion (a-rneel'y6 N ra- 
shun), n. Improvement. 

A-men (a'meV or a-men'. In music, 
S/rneV), ad. So be it {after a 
prayer) ; so it is {after a creed). 

A-me-na-ble (a-me'na^bl), a. 
Responsible, accountable, (ap. 
p.— to.) 

4 A-mend', v. t. To correct; to rec- 
tify; to reform : — v.i., to improve. 

A-MEND-A-TOR-Y(a-mend / aHur-re), 
a. Corrective. 

4 A-mend'ment, n. A change for 
the better; reformation of life; 
recovery of health; correction 
of an error. [200-3.] 

A-mends (a-mendz'), w. sing. and^J. 
Recompense; satisfaction. 

A-men-i-ty (a-men'eHe), n. Agree- 
ableness of situation or address. 

A-men'i x ties, n. pi. 

*A-merce (a-merse'), v. t. To 
punish with a fine. {ap. p. — in.) 

A-mer'cing, p. prs. [sets a fine. 

A-mer-cer (4-mer'sur), n. He that 

*A-merce-ment (a-merse'ment), 
n. A fine imposed at the dis- 
cretion of the court. 

*Am-e-thyst (am'e^Mst), n. A 
precious stone of a violet color. 

AM-E-THYS-TiNE(^am-e-#Ms'tln), a. 
Resembling an amethyst. 

"*A-mi-a-bil-i-ty ( x a-me-a-bll'eHe) 
n. Loveliness, amiableness. 

A-mi-A-ble (a'me v a-bl), a. Lovely, 
pleasing, charming. [258-5.] 

A-mi-a-ble-ness (a'nie^a-brnes), 
n. Loveliness, agreeableness. 

A-mi-A-bly (a'me v a-ble), ad. In 
such a manner as to excite love. 



Am-i-ca-ble (am'e v ka-bl), a. Kind, 

friendly, peaceable. 
Aif-i-CA-BLE-NESs(am'e^ka-brn5s) 

n. Friendliness, good will. 
Am-i-ca-bly (am'e x ka-ble), ad. In 

a friendly way, peaceably. 
Am-ice (ain'mis), n. The under- 
most part of a priest's habit. 
4 A-mid', I prp. In the midst ; 
4 A-m1dst', j among; mingled with. 
A-miss (a-mls'), ad. Faultily: — a., 

wrong, improper. [244-27.] 
*Am-i-ty (am'eHe), n. Friendship, 

harmony, good will. 
Amities, n. pi. 
4 Am-m6'n1 x a, n. A volatile alkali; 

spirit of hartshorn. 
Am-mo-ni-ac (ani-m<y"ne x ak), n, A 

gum; a salt; a drug. 
*Am-mo-ni-a-cal ( x am-m6-ni'a- 

x kal), a. Having the nature of 

ammonia. 
*AM-MU-Ni-TiON( x am-mu-nlsh'un), 

n. Military stores for projectiles. 
*Am-nes-ty (ain'neVte), n. Act of 

oblivion; a general pardon. f 
*Am'nes x ties, n. pi. 
A-mong (a-mung'), \prp. Min- 
A-MONGST(a-miingst'), j gledwith; 

conjoined with ; amidst. 
v, Am-6-r6 , s6, n. A lover, a gallant. 
Am-o-rous (am'oVus), a. Enam- 
ored ; naturally inclined to love. 
Am-o-rous-ly (am'6 x rus-le), ad. 

Fondly, lovingly, passionately. 
*Am-o-rotjs-ness (am'dViis-nes), 

n. Fondness, lovingness, passion. 
*A-mor-phous (a-mor'fus), a. 

Shapeless ; without exact form. 
A-mor-tise (a-mdr'tlz), j 
*A-mor-tize (a-mdr'tlze), J v * * 

To transfer; to mortmain; to 

alienate. 
A-mor'tis x ing, "I 
*A-mok'ti Z Wg, } *P* 
A-M0R-TizE-MENT(a-m5r / tiz r ment), 

n. The right or act of alienating 

lands to any corporation. 
M-MdtJNT 7 , v.i. To rise to in the ag- 
gregate : — n. } the sum total. 



AMP 



ANA 
nor, n&t— tube, tub, bull— 611— pound— fMn, this. 



ANA 



*"A-mofr (a-mS&r')> »• An affair 
of gallantry ; a love-intrigue. 

*-AM-PHiB-i-AN(am-fib'e x an),n. An 
amphibious animal. 

*Am-phib-i-ous (am-flb'e x us), a. 
That which can live in two 
elements. 

Am-phib-i-ous-xess (am-flb'e x us- 
nes), w. The quality of being 
able to live in different elements. 

A>r-PHi-BOL-o-GY( x am-fe-b&l'16 x je), 
n. Discourse of uncertain mean- 
ing. 

Am-phib-o-lotts (am-flb'6 x lus), a. 
Tossed from one to another; am- 
biguous ; of doubtful meaning. 

Am-phib-o-ly (am-flb'6 x le), n. Am- 
biguity of meaning. 

Am-phi-brach (ain'fe x brak), n. A 
poetic foot of three syllables, the 
second long or accented, the 
others not. 

Am-phis-ci-i (am-fish'^l), n. pi, 
Inhabitants of the torrid zone, 
whose shadows fall sometimes 
north and sometimes south. 

Am-phi-the-a-ter J ( x ain-fe-tfie'- 

*Am-phi-the-a-tre j a v tur), n. 
A building in a circular form, 
having its area encompassed with 
rows of seats one above another, 
for public exhibitions. 

Am-ple (ani'pl), a. Large ; ex- 
tended,- wide; adequate. [95.] 
[352-20.] 

Aj[-PLi-Fi-cA-TiON(^ani-ple-fe-ka'- 
shun),7i. Enlargement,extension. 

*Am-pli-fi-er (am'ple x fi-ur), n. 
One that exaggerates. 

*Am-pli-fy (am'ple x fl), v. t. [prs. 
t. 3, amplifies.] To enlarge ; 
to exaggerate ; to treat diffusely : 
— v. i. y to dilate : to exaggerate 
[245.] 

*Am'pli x fied, p. prf. 

Aji-pli-tude (am'ple x tude), n. Ex- 
tent, largeness, copiousness 
abundance. [290-9.] 

Am-ply (arn'ple), ad. Largely, 
liberally, fully. [88-31.] 



4 Am'pt!t x tate, v. t. To cut off a limb. 
Am'pu^ta-ting, p. prs. 
Am-pu-ta-tion ( x am-pu-ta'shun), 

n. The act of cutting off a limb. 
"Amulet, n. A charm; a thing 

worn to prevent or dispel evil. 
A-muse (a-niuze'), v. t. To divert, 

entertain. [77-15.] [232-24.] 

A-MIj'SING, p. prs. 

A-muse-mext (a-muze'm3nt), n. 

Diversion, entertainment. 
A-MU-siVE(a-mu , slv),a. Diverting. 
4 An, article. One (but with less em- 
phasis), any, or some. See A. 
u An-a-bap'tIst, n. One who be- 
lieves that adults alone should 

be baptized. 
*Ax-ach-o-rite (an-ak'dVlte), n. 

A monk who leaves the convent 

for a more solitary life ; a hermit. 
*Ax-ach-ro-xism (an-ak'r6 x nlzm), 

n. An error in computing time. 
An-a-cox-da ( x an-a-k6n'da), n. A 

large species of serpent. 
*An-^es-thet-ic ( x an-e3-*Aetlk), a. 

Suspending sensation. 
4 Ax'a x gram, n. The change of one 

word into another by recombining 

its letters : as, lawyers, sly ware. 
^Ax-a-gram'maMst, n. A maker 

of anagrams, [make anagrams. 
X4 Ax-a-gram'ma x t1ze, v. i. To 
* x Ax-a-gram'ma x ti-zixg, p. prs. 
Ax-a-lep-tic ( x an-a-lep'tlk), a. 

Restorative, strengthening, tonic. 
Ax-a-log-i-cal fan-a-loj'e'kal), a. 

According to analogy. 
• Ax-a-log-i-oal-ly ( x an-a-16j 'e- 

x kal-le), ad. In an analogical 

manner. 
A-xal-o-gism (a-nal'6 x jizm), n. An 

argument from cause to effect. 
*A-nal-o-gize (a-nal'6 x jlze), v. t. 

To explain or consider by 

analogy.f 
A-xal'o x gi-zixg, p. prs. 
A-xal-o-gous (a-nal'6 x gus), a. 

Having analogy ; correspondent. 

(ap. p.— to.) 
*A-nal-o-gy (a-nal'6 v je), n. Re- 



semblance, correspondence; par- 
allelism, (ap. p. — to, between, 
with.) [36-10.] [350-9.] 

*A-nai/o x gies, n. pi. 

*A-nal-y-sis (a-naTle x sis), n. Sep- 
aration of a compound into its 
elements; resolution. [142-12.] 

*A-nai/y x ses, n. pi. 

*Ax-a-lyst (an'a x list), n. One who 
analyzes ; an analyzer. 

An-a-lyt-ic ( x an-a-lit'ik), ) 

An-a-lyt-i-cal ( x an-a-lit'e x kal), J 
a. Pertaining to analysis; re- 
solving into elements. 

*Ax-a-lyt-i-cal-ly ( x an-a-lit'e- 
x kal-le), ad. In an analytical 
manner. 

x An-a-lyt'ics, n. pi. The science 
of analysis. 

Ax-a-lyze (an'a x llze), v. t. To 
resolve a compound into its first 
principles ; to decompose. 

*Ax'a x ly-zixg, p. prs. 

An-a-ly-zer (an'a x li-zur), n. One 
who analyzes ; an analyst. 

-An-a-pest (an'a x pest), n. A 
poetic foot of three syllables, the 
first two short and the third long. 

*A-naph-o-ra (a-naWra), n. A 
figure in which the same word 
begins several successive sen- 
tences. 

An-arch (an'ark), ) n. An 

Ax-arch-ist (an'ark x ist), J author 
of confusion. 

*A-nar-chi-cal (a-nar'ke x kal), a. 
Confused, without rule. 

*An-ar-chy (4n'ar x ke), n. Want 
of government; confusion. 

An'ar x chies, n. pi. 

An-a-sar-ca ( x an-a-sar'ka), n. 
General dropsy. 

A-xas-to-mose (a-nas't6 N m&ze),t\/. 
To inosculate, communicate,meet. 

^A-xas'to'mo-sixg, p. prs. 

A-nath-e-ma (4-na^'^m^), n. An 
ecclesiastical curse ; a curse. 

Ax-ath-e-ma-tize (an-afA'e x ma- 
tlze), v. t. To pronounce accursed. 

*An-ath'e x ma-ti'zixg, p. prs. 
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ANC 



ANG 

Fate, far, fS.ll, fat — me, me't — pine, pin — n6, move, 



ANI 



An-a-tom-i-cal ( x an-a-t6m'e x kal) 
a. Belonging to anatomy. 

An-a-tom-i-cal-ly ( x an-a-t6m'&- 
x kal-le), ad. By means of dis- 
section. 

4 A-nat'6 x m!st, n. One skilled in 
anatomy. 

4 A-nat'6 x m1ze, v. t. To dissect an 
animal ; to lay open. 

A-natVmi-zing, p. prs. 

A-nat-o-my (a-nat'6 x me), n. The 
art of dissecting the body ; the 
science of its structure; a skeleton. 

A-nat'o x mies, n. pi. 

An-ces-tor (an'seVtur), n. A fore- 
father, progenitor. [105-4.] [261.] 

*An-ces-tral (an'seVtral or an- 
seVtral), a. Claimed from an- 
cestors. 

AN-CES-TRY(an'seVtr&),rc. Lineage, 
a series of ancestors, pedigree. 

An'ces x tries, n. pi. 

An-chor (angk'ur), n. A heavy 
iron for holding a ship ; any thing 
which confers stability: — v. i., 
to cast anchor; to lie at anchor; 
to stop at, rest on : — v. t. f to 
place at anchor. [318-8.] 

*An-chor-age (angk 7 ur v aje), n. 
Ground for anchoring ; harbor- 
dues; anchoring-tackle. 

An-cho-ress (angk'6 x r§s), n. A 
female hermit. 

An'cho x ress-es, n. pi. 

An-cho-ret (angk'oVe't), j 

*An-cho-rite (angk'6 x rlte), j n ' 
A recluse, hermit, anachorite. 

An-cho-vy (an-tsh6Ve), n. A small 
sea-fish, used as sauce. 

*An-cho'vies, n.pl. 

*An-cient (ane'she'nt), a. Old; 
not modern; former; antique; 
antiquated : — see modern. 

An-cient-ly (ane'shSntHe), ad. 
In old times. 

An-cient-ness (ane'shSntWs), n. 
Antiquity. 

An-cient-ry (ane'sh^ntVe), n. An- 
cient lineage. 

An'cient x ries, n. pi. 
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An'cients, n. pi. Old men ; those 
who lived in ancient times. 

*An-cil-la-ry (an'sil x la-re), a. 
Serving as a handmaid; sub- 
ordinate. 

*And, con. c. A particle by which 
sentences or terms are joined; 
added to. (cor. c. — both.) 

*And-i-ron (andTurn),w. An iron 
at the end of a fire-grate; an 
iron to support the fire-wood. 

4 An-dr6id'es, n. An automaton in 
the form of a man. 

An-ec-dote (an'eVd&te), n. A 
biographical incident; a story. f 

AN-Ec-DOT-i-CAL( x an-§k-d6t r e x kal), 
a. Relative to anecdotes. 

An-e-mog-ra-phy ( x an-e-m6g r gra- 
fe), n. The description of the 
winds. 

x An-e-mog'ra x phies, n. pi. 

AN-E-M0M-E-TER( x an-e-m6m'e x tur) 
n. An instrument to measure the 
force or velocity of the wind. 

* 4 A-nem'6 x ne, n. The wind-flower. 

*A-nem-o-scope (a-ne , m'6 x sk6pe), 
n. A machine to foretell the 
changes of the wind ; a vane. 

*An-eu-rism (an'uVlzm), n. A 
tumor caused by dilatation of 
an artery. 

A-new (a-nu r ), ad. Over again ; 
another time; newly; afresh. 

*An-frac-tu-ous (an-frak'tshu- 
x us), n. Winding, turning. 

*An-gel (ane'jfil), n. A messen- 
ger; a celestial spirit; a beau- 
tiful person ; an ancient coin of 
gold, worth about $2.25 [32-30]: 
f— a., angelic. 

*An-gel-ic (an-jeTik), \ 

An-gel-i-cal (an-jeTe x kal), J a ' 
Resembling or belonging to 
angels. 

An-gel-i-cal-ness (an-jel'e x kal- 
ne's), n. Excellence more than 
human. 

An-ger (ang'gur), n. Passion, re- 
sentment, rage : — v. t., to pro- 
voke, enrage. 



*An-gle (ang / gl), n. The space 
intercepted between two lines 
which meet in a point; a cor- 
ner; an instrument to tako fish : 
— v. t. y to fish with a rod and 
hook ; to try to gain by insinu- 
ating artifice. 

Ang'ling, p. prs. and n. 

An-gler (ang'glur), n. He that 
fishes with an angle. 

An-gli-can (ang'gle'kan), a. 
English. 

*An-gli-cism (ang / gle x slzm), n. 
An English idiom or phrase. 

An-gli-cize (ang / gle x slze), v. t. To 
make English. 

An'gli ci-zing, p. prs. 

*An-gri-ly (ang'gre x le), ad. In 
an angry manner. 

An-gry (ang'gre), a. Touched 
with anger, inflamed, (up. p. — 
with persons, at things.) 

*An-guish (ang'gwlsh), n. Ex- 
cessive pain either of mind or 
body ; agony, grief. [354-14.] 

An-gu-lar (ang'gu v lar), a. Hav- 
ing angles or corners. 

An-gu-lar-i-ty ( x ang-gu-lar'e- 
x te), n. The quality of being 
angular. 

An-gu-lar-ly (ang'gu x lur-le), ad. 
With angles. 

An-gu-la-ted (ang'guHa-te'd), a. 
Formed with angles. 

*An-he-la-tion ( x an-he-la'shun), 
n. The act of panting. 

* 4 An'!l, n. The shrub which yields 
indigo. 

* 4 An'1le, a. Old-womanish. 

*A-nil-i-ty (a-nll'e x te), n. The 
old age of woman; dotage. 

! -An-i-mad-ver-sion ( x an-e-mad- , 
veVshun), n. Reproof; severe 
censure; stricture; comment. 

^An-i-mad-ver-sive fan-e-mad- 
veVslv), a. Capable of judging. 

An-i-mad-vert ( x an-e-mad-v^rf), 
v. i. To reflect, comment, or 
pass censure upon. (ap. p. — on, 
upon.) 



ANN 



ANN 
nSr, n&t— tube, tub, Mil — 611 — pSiind— th\r\, this. 



ANS 



An-i-mal (an'e'mal), n. An organ 
ized being endowed with sensa- 
tion and voluntary motion :— 
a., that which belongs or relates 
to animals ; gross. 

-An-i-mal-citle ( x an-e-mal f kule), 
». A very small animal. 

^An-i-mal'cu^la, \ n i 

* x An-i-m al'cules, J ' F ' 

An-i-mal-i-ty ('an-e-mal'leHe), n. 
The state of animal existence. 

An-i-mal-ize (an'e v mal-lze), v. t. 
To endue with animal life; to 
brutalize. 

AxVmal-i^zing, p. prs. 

An-i-mate (an'e m&te), v. t. To 
quicken ; to make alive ; to incite, 
to encourage. [63-18.] [258-4] 

An'i v ma-ting, p. prs. 

An-i-mate (an'e N mit), a. Possess- 
ing animal life ; alive. 

An-i-ma-tion ( N an-e-rna'shun), n. 
The act of animating; the state 
of being enlivened ; life ; spirit ; 
sprightiiness. [332-2.] 

An-i-ma-tive (an'e x ma-tlv), a. 
Having power to give life. 

An-i-mos-i-ty ( v an-e-in6s'e v te), n. 
Vehemence of hatred; rancor; 
malignity. [20-44] [280-6.] 

* y AN-I-MOS'l X TIES, n. pi. 

*An-ise (an'nis), n. A species of 
parsley with sweet-scented seeds. 

Ank-le (angk'kl), n. The joint 
which joins the foot to the leg. 

* 4 AN'NAL x isT, n. A writer of annals. 

*An-nals (an'nalz), n. pi. Histo- 
ries digested into years. [156-5.] 

'An'nats, n. pi. First-fruits; a, 
year's income of a benefice. 

*An-neal (an-neel'), v. t. To tem- 
per glass or metal by heat; to 
fix colors by heat. 

An-nex (an-neks'), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 
annexes.] To unite to the end, 
subjoin, affix, join. (op. p. — to.) 

An-nex-a-tion ( x an-nek-sa'shun), 
n. Conjunction, addition, union. 

An-ni-hi-la-ble (an-nl'he x la-bl), 
a. That may be annihilated. 



An-ni-hi-late (an-nl'he^late), v. t. 
To reduce to nothing, destroy, 
annul, extinguish. [177.] 

*An-ni'hi x la-ting, p. prs. 

An-ni-hi-la-tion (an x nl-he-la'~ 
shun), n. The act of reducing, 
or the state of being reduced, to 
nothing. 

An-ni-ver-sa-ry (^an-ne-veVsa- 
x re), n. A day celebrated annu- 
ally ; an annual celebration [63]: 
— a., returning with the revolu- 
tion of the year; annual. 

^An-ni-ver'sa n ries, n. pi. 

*AN-NO-TATE(an'n6 v tate), v. t. To 
make notes or comments. 

An'no^ta-ting, p. prs. 

An-no-ta-tion ( N an-n6-ta'shun), n. 
Explication, note. 

An-no-ta-tor ( N an-n6-ta'tur), n. 
A writer of notes. 

An-nounce (an-n6unse')> v. t. To 
publish,proclaim.[97-9.] [374-4] 

An-noun'cing, p. prs. 

An-nounce-ment (an-nMnse'- 
ment), n. Declaration, adver- 
tisement, proclamation. [94-9.] 

An-noy (an-n6e r ), v. t. To incom- 
mode ; to vex ; to molest. 

*An-noy-ance (an-n6e'anse), n. 
That which annoys; the act of 
annoying; disturbance. [67-5.] 

"An'n^al, a. Recurring yearly, 
yearly : — n., a yearly book or 
plant. 

An-ntj-AL-ly (an'nu. x al-l&), ad. 
Yearly, evory year. 

*An-nu-i-tant (an-nu'e^tant), n. 
One who has an annuity. 

An-nu-i-ty (an-nu'e x te), n. A 
yearly allowance. 

*An-nu'i x ties, n. pi. 

4 An-n#i/, v. t. To make void ; to 
nullify ; to repeal ; to abolish. 

*An-nul'ling, p. prs. 

An-nttll'ed, p. prf. 

4 An'n^t x l1r, a. Having the form 
of a ring. 

AN-NU-LA-RY(an r nu x la-re), a. Hav- 

. ing the form of rings; annular. 



4 An'nt& v let, n. A little ring. 

* 4 AN-NfrL r MENT, n. The act of 
annulling. 

4 AN-Ntr'MER\iTE, v. t. To add to 
a number. 

An-nu'mer v a-ting, p. prs. 

An-nu-mer-a-tion (an x nu-m6r-a'- 
shun), n. Addition to a number. 

*An-nun-ci-ate (an-nun'she v ate), 
v. t. To announce. 

An-nun'ci x a-ting, p. prs. 

An-nun-ci-A-tion (an x nun-she-a / - 
shun), n. The act of announ- 
cing ; the thing announced ; the 
twenty-fifth day of March, now 
celebrated as that on which the 
birth of Christ was announced 
to Mary. 

*An-o-dyne (an'6Mlne), a. As- 
suaging ; mitigating pain : — n. f 
medicine that assuages pain. 

4 A-n6!nt', v. t. To rub over with 
oil ; to consecrate by unction. 

A-noint-er (a-n5int'ur), n. One 
who anoints. 

A-nom-a-lism (a-n6m'a x lizm), n. 
Irregularity, anomaly. 

A-nom-a-lous (a-n6m'a x lus), a. 
Irregular, out of rule. 

*A-nom-a-ly (a-n6m'a x le), n. Ir- 
regularity, deviation from rule. 

A-nom' allies, n. pi. 

4 A-NON',ad.Quickly,soon. [146-16.] 

*A-non-y-mous (a-n6n'e v mus), a. 
Wanting a name ; nameless. 

A-NON-Y-MOus-LY(a-n6n / e v mus-le) 
ad. Without a name. 

An-oth-er (an-UTH'ur), a. Not the 
same ; one more : — see other. 

An-swer (an'sur), v. i. To speak 
in reply ; to be accountable for ; 
to appear to any call ; to suit 
with (ap. p. — for, to) : — v. t.> to 
reply to ; to be equivalent to ; to 
satisfy ; to comply with ; to suit : 
— A., a reply, confutation, solu- 
tion : — see reply. 

*An-swer-a-ble (an'sur x a-bl), a. 
That may be answered ; respon- 
sible ; suitable ; equal to. 
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ANT 



ANT 
Fate, far, fall, fat— me, met— pine, pln- 



-n&, mSve, 



ANT 



An-swer-a-bly (an'sur N a-ble), ad. 
In due proportion ; suitably. 

An-swer-er (an'sur x ur), n. One 
who answers. 

4 Ant, n. An emmet, a pismire. 

*Ant-ac-id (ant-as'id), n. A drug 
which removes sourness. 

An-tag-o-nism (an-tag'6 x nlzm), n. 
Opposition, contest. 

4 An-tag'6 x nist, n. An opponent, 
adversary, foe. [111-3.] 

AN-TAG-o-NiST-ic(an x tag-6-nlst / lk) 
a. Opposed. 

*"AN"-TAG-o-NizE(an-tag / 6 y nlze),v.i. 
To oppose ; to contend. 

An-tagVni-zing, p. pr8. 

*An-tarc-tic (an-tark'tik),a. Re- 
lating to the southern pole. 

Axt-ar-thrit-ic ( x ant-ar-*Mt'ik), 
a. Counteracting the gout. 

An-te-cede ( N an-te-sede')> v. t. 
To precede ; to go before. 

\An-te-ce'ding, p. prs. 

An-te-ce-dence ( x an-te-se'dense), 

AN-TE-CE-DEN-cY( x an-te-se'deVse) 
n. The act or state of going before. 

*An-te-ce-dent ( x an-te-se'd£nt), 
n. That which goes before ; the 
first of two terms ; the noun to 
which a relative refers ; previous 
course or conduct: — a., going 
before, preceding, (ap. p. — to.) 

An-te-ce-dent-ly fan-te-se'dSnt- 
x le), ad. Previously. 

* An-te-ces-sor ( x an-te-seVsur), n. 
One who goes before. 

An-te-cham-ber (an'teHshame 
bur), n. The chamber that leads 
to the chief apartment. 

4 An'te x date, v. t. To date before 
the true time: — n.a previous date. 

An'te x da-ting, p. prs. 

*-AN-TE-Di-LU-vi-AN( x an-te-de-lu' 
ve v an), a. Existing before the 
Deluge : — n., one who lived be 
fore the Deluge. 

*An'te x l6pe, n. An animal re- 
sembling a deer ; a gazelle. 

*An-te-me-rid-i-an ( x an-te-me 

rld'e x an), a. Being before noon. 

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X4 An-te-m^n'dane, a. Before the 
creation of the world. 

; '-An-ten-njs (an-ten'ne), n. pi. 
The feelers or horns of insects. 

^AN-TE-PAS-CHAL^an-te-pas'kal), 
a. Before Easter. 

'An'teVast, n. A foretaste. 

u An-te-pe-n^tlt', n. The last but 
two of the syllables of a word. 
An-te-ri-or (an-te'reMr), a. Go- 
ing before ; antecedent, prior. 

AN-TE-Ri-OR-i-TY(an x te-re-6r r e v te), 
n. Priority, precedence. 

4 AN'TE v R6S]\f, n. A room leading 
into another; antechamber. 

An-them (an'i^m), n. A holy 
song. [94-15.] 

An-ther (an'^r), n. The organ, 
upon the summit of the stamens 
of flowers, for containing pollen. 

An-thol-o-gy (an-^61'16 v je), n. A. 
collection of flowers, devotions, 
or poems ; a work on flowers. 

An-tholVgies, n. pi. 

^An-thra-cite (an'^ra'slte), n. 
A mineral coal which burns 
without flame or smoke. 

*An-thra-cit-ic ( v an-^ra-slt'lk), 
a. Relating to anthracite. 

*An-thrax (an'thraks), n. A 
carbuncle; an ulcer; carbon. 

An-thro-pol-o-gy ( N an-^r6-p6l r - 
c^je), n. The science of man's 
nature. 

An-thro-po-mor-phism (an^ftr6- 
p6-m6r'flzm), n. The doctrine 
that the Deity exists in the 
human form. 

*An-thro-poph-a-gi fkn-thrb- 
p6fa N jl), n. pi. Man-eaters, 
cannibals. 

An-ti-a-cid (^an-te-as'sld), n. Al- 
kali. See ANTACID. 

*An-tic (an'tlk), n. A buffoon : — 
a. y odd, droll, fantastic. [123.] 

*An-ti-christ (anWkrlst), n. 
Satan; the enemy of Christ. 

An-ti-christ-ian ( x an-te-krlsf- 
yun),«. Opposite to Christianity : 
— n., an opposer of Christianity 



*AN-Tic-i-PATE(an-tis'se r pate),ia. 
To take beforehand ; to foretaste ; 
to forestall. [32-14.] [182-9.] 

An-ticVpa-ting, p. prs. 

An-tic-i-pa-tion (anHls-se-pa'- 
shun), n. A taking before ; fore- 
taste ; previous impression. [65- 
28.] [362-15.] 

AN-Tic-i-PA-TOR(an-tls , se > pa-tur), 
ii. One who anticipates. 

An-ti-cli-max ( r an-te-kli'maks), 
n. A sentence in which the last 
part is lower in degree than the 

^An-ti-cli'max^es, n. pi. [first. 

An-ti-do-tal ( x an-te-d6'tal), a. 
Counteracting poison or disease. 

An-ti-dote (an'teMote), n. A drug 
which expels poison. [267-13.] 

An-ti-feb-rile ( r an-te-feVril), a. 
Good against fevers. 

*An-ti-mo-nar-chi-cal fan-te- 
mo-nar'ke^kal), a. Against gov- 
ernment by a single person. 

*An-ti-mo-nial ^an-te-mft'ne^al), 
a. Made of antimony. 

An-ti-mo-ny (an'te N mun-ne), n. A 
brittle, whitish metal. 

An-tin-o-my (an-tin'6 N me or an'- 
te x n6-me), n. A contradiction' 
between two laws or articles. 

An-tinVmies, n. pi. 

An-ti-pa-thet-i-cal (^an-te-pa- 
^et'e N kal), a. Having a natural 
aversion to any thing. 

*An-tip-a-thy (an-tip'aW), n. 
Natural aversion to any thing ; 
repugnance, dislike ; opposition. 
{ap. p. — to, against.) [252-28.] 

% An-tipVthies, 91. pi. 

An-ti-phlo-gis-tic ( v an-te-fl6-jls'- 
tlk), a. Counteracting inflam- 
mation : — n., a medicine which 
checks inflammation. 

*An-tiph-on-y (an-tlf'un^ne), n. 
An echo ; the method of singing 
by way of response. 

An-tiph'on^ies, n. pi. 

*An-tiph-ra-sis (an-tlfWsls), w. 
The use of words in a sense op- 
posite to their meaning. 



ANT 



AOR 
n5r, n&t— tube, tub, bull— 611— pMnd- 



-thm, 



API 



•An-tIp^dal, a. Relating to the 
antipodes. 

*Ax-tip-o-des (an-tip'&Meez or 
an'te x p6dez), n. pi. Those peo- 
ple who, living on the other side 
of the globe, have their feet di- 
rectly opposite to ours.f 

An-ti-pope (an'te x p6pe), n. He 
that usurps the popedom. 

An-ti-qua-ri-an ( x an-te-kwa're- 
an), a. Relating to antiquity : — 
n., an antiquary. 

An-ti-qua-ri-an-ism ( x an-te-kwa'- 
re-an x lzm), n. The study of an- 
tiquities. 

*An-ti-qua-ry (anWkwa-re), n. 
One studious of antiquities. 

An'ti x qtta-ries, n. pi. [95-34.] 

An-ti-qtjate (an'te x kwate), v. t. 
To make obsolete or old. [25-37.] 

An'ti x qua-ting, p. pre. 

An-ti-qua-ted-xess (an'te x kwa- 
t£d x nes), n. The state of being 
obsolete. 

*An-tique (an-teek'), n. An an- 
tiquity ; a remain of ancient art 
[25-19]: — a., ancient; relating 
to antiquity ; of old fashion. 

Ax-tique-xess (an-teek'ne's), n. 
The quality of being antique. 

*x\n-ti-qtji-ty (an-tik'kwe x te), n. 
Old times ; the ancients ; great 
old age ; a remain of old times. 
[96-27.] [257-16.] 

*Ax-tiq'tji x ties, n. pi. 

*Ax-tis-ci-i (an-tish'e v l), n. pi. 
The people, on different sides of 
the equator, whose shadows at 
noon project in opposite ways. 

Ax-Ti-scoR-Bu-Ti-cAL( x an-te-sk6r- 
bu'te x kal), a. Curing scurvy. 

*Ax-ti-sep-tic ( x an-te-sep'tik), a. 
Counteracting putrefaction : — »., 
that which checks putrefaction. 

An-ti-slav-er-y ( x an-te-slav'ur- 
x re), n. Hostility to slavery. 

* 4 An-t1s'pa x s1s, n. The revulsion 
of a humor ; derivation. 

Ax-ti-spas-mod-ic ( x an-te-spas- 
inod'lk), a. Good against spasms. 



An-ti-spas-tic ( x an-te-spas r tlk), a. 
Antispasmodic ,• derivative. 

-An-tis-tro-phe (an-tls'tr6 x fe), n. 
In an ode sung in parts, the sec- 
ond stanza of every three. 

*An-tith-e-sis (an-tM'e x sls), w. 
A figure in which contrary things 
are opposed to each other; op- 
position; contrast. 

*An-tith'e v ses, n. pi. 

Ax-ti-thet-ic ^an-te-^tlk), 

AN-Ti-THET-i-CAL( x an-te-«Aet / ^kal) 
a. Containing antithesis. 

4 Ax-Ti x TRix-i-TA'Ri v AX, n. One who 
denies the Trinity of theGodhead. 

*An-ti-type (an'te x tipe), n. That 
which is represented by the type. 

An-ti-typ-i-cal ( x an-te-tlp'e x kal), 
a. Explaining a type. 

Ant-ler (ant'lur), n. Branch of a 
stag's horn. 

*An-toe-ci (an-tee'si), n. pi. Those 
who live under the same latitude 
and longitude, but in different 
hemispheres. 

*Ax-to-xo-ma-si-a (an x t6-n6-ma r - 
zhe x a), ». A form of speech in 
which, for a proper name, is put 
the name of some dignity. We 
say "the Orator," for Cicero. 

An-tre (an'tur), ». A cavern, a den. 

4 An'vil, n. The iron block on which 
smiths hammer their work. 

*Anx-i-ety (ang-zl/e x te), n. Con- 
cern about some future event; 
solicitude; uneasiness. [32-32.] f 

*Axx-i'e x ties, n. pi. 

*Axx-ious (angk'shus), a. Full 
of concern ; very solicitous ; un- 
easy, (ap. p. — about.) [69-11.] 

Axx-ious-ly (angk'sb.us x le), ad. 
With anxiety; solicitously. 

A-ny (en'ne), a. Every, whoever, 
whatever; one {indefinitely) : — 
ad., somewhat : as, any better. 

A-o-xi-ax (a-d'n^an), a. Belong- 
ing to the hill of Parnassus, the 
fabled residence of the Muses. 

4 A-6r'ta, n. The great artery of 
the heart. 



*A-pace (a-pase'), ad. Quick, 
speedily, hastily. 

4 A-p1rt', ad. Separately, dis- 
tinctly ; aside. 

4 A-part'mext,ti. A room ; lodgings. 

Ap-a-thet-ic ( x ap-a-^St'ik), a. 
Without feeling, insensible. 

Ap-a-thist (ap'aVMst), n. One 
void of feeling or passion. 

*Ap-a-thy (ap'aVAe), n. Want of 
feeling; insensibility; indiffer- 
ence. [48-19.] 

Ap'a x thies, n. pi. 

*Ape, n. A kind of monkey; a 
mimic ; a fool : — v. t. } to imitate 
servilely ; to mimic. 

A'pixg,j9. prs. 

*A-peak (a-peek'), ad. In pos- 
ture to pierce the ground; on 
the point. 

A-pe-ri-ext (a-pe're x ent), a. Gen- 
tly purgative ; laxative. 

Ap-er-ture (ap'urHshure), n. An 
opening; a hole. 

A-pex (a'peks), n. The tip or top. 

A-pex-es (a'pekslz), \ , 
A-pi-ces (a'pis x £ez), j ' * ' 

A-phe-li-ox (a-fe'le x un), n. The 
point of a planet's orbit most 
distant from the sun. 

A-phe'li n a, n. pi. 

*A-ph.er-e-sis (a-fer'e x sis), n. 
The taking of a letter or syllable 
from the beginning of a word; 
as, 'gan for began. 

*Aph-o-ny (aWne), n. Loss of 
voice or speech. 

A-phis (a'fis), n. A plant-louse. 

*Aph'i x des (afeMeez), n. pi. 

*Aph-o-rism (af'6 x rizm), n. A 
maxim, laconic precept, adage. 

Aph-o-ris-tic ( x af-6-i?is / tik), a. 
Preceptive, [where bees are kept. 

A-pi-a-ry (a/pe x a-re), n. A place 

'^A'p^A-RIES, n. pi. 

A'PI X CES, ?*. pi. Of APEX. 

*A-piece (a-peese'), ad. To the 
part or share of each ; for each. 

^'pIsh, a. Like an ape; imita- 
tive; foppish, affected, silly. 
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APO 



APP 
Fate, far, fill, fit — me\ ui&t — pine, pin — n&, m6ve, 



APP 



A-pish-ly (a'pish'le), ad. In an 
apish manner. 

M/pish'ness,??. Mimicry, foppery. 

4 A-pit'pat, ad. With quick pal- 
pitation. 

*A-poc-a-lypse (a-p&k'a^llps), n. 
The book of Revelation. 

*A-Poc-A-LYP-Tic(a v p6k-a-llp'tik) 
a. Containing revelation ; mys- 
terious. 

A-poc-o-pe (a-p6k'6 x pe), n. The 
taking of a letter or syllable from 
the end of a word; as, th' for the. 

*A-poc-ry-pha (a-p6k'reYa), n. 
Books of doubtful authority add- 
ed to the Sacred Writings. 

#A-poc-ry-phal (a-pokWfal), a. 
Not canonical ; doubtful. 

Ap-o-dic-ti-cal pap-d-dlk'te^kal), 
a. Demonstrative. 

*Ap-o-gee (ap'6 v jee), n. A point 
in which the sun or moon is 
farthest from the earth. 

A-pol-lo (a-p61'16),n. In Mythology, 
the god who presided over music, 
painting, medicine, &c. 

*A-pol-o-get-ic ( N a-p61-l6-jet'ik), 
a. Excusatory. 

*A-pol-o-gist (a-p6lWjist), n. 
One who makes an apology. 

#A-pol-o-gize (a-p6lWjlze), v. i. 
To make excuse, (ap. p. — for.) 

*A-polVgi-zing, p. prs. 

*Ap-o-logue (ap'6H6g), w. A 
fable; moral tale. 

A-pol-o-gy (a-p61'16 v je), n. De- 
fence, excuse, (ap.p. — for.) [2 7 7]. 

*A-polVgies, n. pi. 

Ap-oph-thegm (ap^fiASm). See 

APOTHEGM. 

*Ap-o-plec-tic (^ap-ft-plek'tlk), a, 
Relating, to apoplexy; predis- 
posed to apoplexy. 

*Ap-o-plex-y (ap^plek-se), n, 
A disease of the brain, causing 
sudden loss of sense and motion. 

ApVplex-ies, n. pi. 

*A-pos-ta-sy (a-p6s'ta x se), n. De 

parture from former professions; 

desertion of sect or party. 

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*A-pos'ta x sies, n. pi. 

4 A-p6s'tate, n. One that has for- 
saken his religion or party : — a., 
traitorous ; false. 

4 A-p6s'ta x tize, v. i. To forsake 
one's religion or principles. 

A-pos'taVi-zing, p. prs. 

4 Ap'6'steme, n. Hollow swelling. 

*A-pos-tle (a-pSs'sl), n. One sent 
forth to preach. [130-6.] 

A-pos-tle-ship (a-pos'sPshlp), n. 
The office of an apostle. 

4 A-p6s / t6 v late, n. Apostleship. 

Ap-os-tol-ic ( x ap-6s-t61'lk), 

Ap-os-tol-i-cal ( v ap-6s-t6l'e x kal), 
a. Taught by the apostles. 

*A-pos-tro-phe (a-pos'tr6Ye), n. 
In Rhetoric, a digressive address ;* 
in Grammar, the mark (') show- 
ing that a word is contracted : 
as, tho' for though. 

*Ap-os-troph-ic ( x ap-6s-tr6flk), 
a. Relating to an apostrophe. 

A-pos-tro-phize (a-p6s / tr6 > fize), 
v. t. To address by an apostrophe. 

*A-pos'tro x phi-zing, p. prs. 

A-poth-e-ca-ry (a-p&^'e^ka-re), 
n. A man who sells and com- 
pounds medicines. 

*A-poth/e x ca-ries, n. pi. 

*Ap-o-thegm (ap'6^iin), n. A 
remarkable saying; a maxim. 

*Ap-o-the-o-sis ( x ap-6-^e'6 N sls), 
n. Deification. 

#Ap-o-THE-o-sizE( x ap-6-*7ie'6\slze) 
v. t. To deify. 

v Ap-o-the'o x si-zing, p. prs. 

*Ap-pall (ap-pal'),^ t. To terrify; 
to dismay; to depress. [67-20.] 

*Ap-pa-nage (ap'pa^nlje^n. Land 
set apart for the maintenance of 
younger children. 

*Ap-pa-ra-tus ( v ap-pa-ra'tus), n. 
sing, and pi. Things provided as 
means to some end; equipage; 

\A.p-pa-ra'tus, | 7 [tools. 

^p-pa-ra'tus^s, j n 'P ' 

-Ap-par-el (ap-par'^l), n. Dress ; 
external habiliments : — v. U, to 
dress; to clothe; to adorn. 



Ap-par'el^ing, ) 

*Ap-par'el v ling, J P'P 18 

Ap-par'el-ed, ) - 

*Ap-par'ell-ed, j 1 '^ J ' 

Ap-pa-rent (ap-pa'rent), a. Plain, 
evident, visible, open, certain, 
obvious, seeming. [320-17.] 

Ap-pa-rent-ly (ap-pa'rSnf le), ad. 
Evidently, seemingly. 

*Ap-pa-ri-tion ( A ap-pa-rlsh'un), 
n. An appearance or visible 
object ; a spectre. 

*Ap-par-i-tor (ap-parTtur), n. 
A messenger of an ecclesiastical 
court. 

*Ap-peal (ap-peeF), n. Removal 
of a cause from an inferior to a 
superior court; a call upon one 
as witness [38] [278-9] : v. i., to 
transfer a cause from a lower to 
a higher court; to call as wit- 
ness, (ap. p. — to.) [360-21.] 

Ap-peal-a-ble (ap-peel'a^bl), a. 
Admitting of appeal. 

Ap-pear (ap-peer'), v. i. To be 
in sight; to become visible; to 
seem. 

*Ap-pear-ance (ap-peer , anse), n. 
The act of coming into sight; the 
thing seen ; semblance ; show ; 
presence ; mien, likelihood. 
[189-7.] 

*Ap-peas-a-ble (ap-pe^ez'a^bl), a. 
Reconcilable. 

Ap-peas-a-ble-ness (ap-peez'a- 
^bl-n&s), n. Reconcilableness. 

*Ap-pease (ap-peez,), v. t. To 
quiet, pacify, allay, assuage. 

*Ap-peas'ing, p. prs. 

*Ap-pease-ment (ap-peeVme'nt), 
n. A state of peace; assuagement. 

* 4 Ap-pel'lant, n. One who ap- 
peals : — a., appealing, [appeals. 

* 4 Ap-pei/late, a. Relating to 

Ap-pel-la-tion (^ap-pel-la'shun), 
n. Name, title, term. [202.] 

Ap-pel-la-tive (ap-pel'laHiv), n. 
A common as distinguished from 
a proper noun ; a title : — a., rela- 
ting to a common noun ; general. 



APP 



APP 

nor, not— tube, tub, bdll — 611- 



-pMnd — fMn, THis. 



APP 



AP-PEL-LA-TOR-Y(ap-pella N tUr-re) 

a. Containing an appeal. 

^Ap-pel-lee/, n. One who is ac- 
cused ; the defendant in appeal. 

u Ap-pel-l6r', n. One who ac- 
cuses ; the plaintiff in appeal. 

4 Ap-pend', v. t. To hang or add to. 

Ap-pest-dage (ap-pen'dije), n. 
Something added. [52-35.] 

* 4 Ap-pen'dant, n. An accidental 
part: — a., hanging to; annexed. 

Ap-PEN-Dix(ap-pen'diks),n. Some- 
thing added ; a supplement. 

Ap-pen'dix^es, J 7 

*Ap-pen'di v ces, j n ' P ' 

Ap-per-tain ^ap-per-tane'), v. i. 
To belong to as of right or by 
nature; to relate, (ap. p. — to.)' 

^Ap'peMte, n. Desire, keen- 
ness of stomach, hunger. [221.] 
[83-22.] 

Ap-plaud (ap-plawd'), v. t. To 
praise by clapping the hands; 
to commend ; to extol ; to laud. 

Ap-plause (ap-plawz'), n. Appro- 
bation loudly expressed; plaudit. 
[68-6.] [282-11.] 

Ap-platj-sive (ap-plaw'slv), a. 
Applauding; laudatory. 

Ap-ple (ap'pl), n. A fruit; the 
pupil of the eye. 

Ap-pli-a-ble (ap-pli'a x bl), a. Ca- 
pable of being applied. 

Ap-pli-ance (ap-pll'anse), n. The 
act of applying ; application. 

*Ap-pli-ca-bil-i-ty ( x ap-ple-ka- 
bil'leHe),/*. The quality of being 
fit to be applied; applicable- 
ness. 

Ap-pli-ca-ble (ap'ple v ka-bl), a. 
That may be applied; suitable. 
(ap. p.— to.) [68-3.] 

Ap-PLi-cA-BLE-NEss(ap-ple x ka-bl- 
x nes), n. Fitness to be applied. 

Ap-pli-cant (ap'ple y kant), n. One 
who applies ; close student. 

*Ap-PLi-CA-TiON( x ap-ple-ka'shun) 
n. The act of applying; the 
thing applied ; request ; close 
study,attention. [45-29] [233-11] 



Ap-pli-ca-tive (ap'ple x ka-tlv), a. 

Belonging to application. 
Ap-ply (ap-pli'), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 

* applies.] To put to a certain 

use; to devote; to busy [291] : 

— v. %., to suit ; to address to ; to 

have recourse to. (ap. p. — to.) 
*Ap-pli'ed, p. prf. 
4 Ap-p51nt', v. t. To fix, establish : 

to nominate and commission to 

ofl&ce. [170-20.] 
4 Ap-p6!nt'a x ble, a. That may be 

appointed. 
N4 Ap-p6int-ee', n. One appointed. 
Ap-point-er (ap-p6int'ur), n. One 

who appoints. 
4 Ap-p6iNT ; MENT, n. Stipulation; 

decree; establishment; order; 

equipment; designation to office; 

command. [201.] 
Ap-por-tion (ap-pdre'shun), v. t. 

To set out in just proportions; 

to allot ; assign ; appropriate. 
Ap-por-tiox-ment (ap-p6re'shun- 

x m^nt), n. A dividing into por- 
tions. 
Ap-po-site (ap'p6 x zlt), a. Proper, 

fit, well adapted. [380.] 
Ap-po-site-ly (ap'pd x zlt-le), ad. 

Properly, fitly, suitably. 
*Ap-po-site-ness (ap'p6 x zlt-n§s), 

n. Fitness,propriety,suitableness. 
*Ap-po-si-tion ( x ap-p6-zish'un), 

n. Addition ; the putting of two 

nouns of the same meaning in 

the same case. 
*Ap-PRAis-AL(ap-praze'al),n. Val- 
uation; appraisement. 
Ap-praise (ap-praze'), v. t. To 

set a price upon ; to apprize. 
*Ap-prais'ing, p. prs. 
*Ap-PRAiSE-MENT(ap-praze'me , nt) 

n. A valuation by authority. 
Ap-PRAis-ER(ap-praze'ur),n. One 

appointed and sworn to appraise 

property. 
Ap-PRE-ci-A-BLE(ap-pre'she > a-bl), 

a. Capable of being estimated. 
Ap-PRE-ci-ATE(ap-pre'she v ate),v. t. 

To rate; to value; to estimate, f 
4* 



Ap-pre'ci x a-ting, p. prs. 

*Ap-pre-ci-a-tion (4p-pre'she'a'- 
shun), n. Estimation. 

u Ap-pre-hend', v. t. To lay hold 
on ; to seize ; to conceive by the 
mind; to fear. [133-6.] [180.] 

*Ap-PRE-HEN-si-BLEfap-pre-heV- 
se x bl), a. Possible to be appre- 
hended. 

*Ap-pre-hen-sion ( x ap-pre-hen'- 
shun), n. Conception of ideas; 
fear, suspicion. [66-31.] [165-4.] 

Ap-PRE-HEN-siVE( v ap-pre-hen'siv) 
a. Quick to understand; fear- 
ful, (ap. p. — of.) 

*Ap-pre-hen-sive-ness ( x ap-pre- 
hen'slv v nes), n. The state of being 
apprehensive. 

*Ap-pren-tice (ap-preVtis), n. 
One that is bound by covenant 
to learn a trade : — v. t., to bind 
out to a master as an apprentice. 

*Ap-pren'tic n ing, p. prs. 

Ap-pren-tice-ship (ap-pren'tis- 
\ship), n. State or term of service. 

*Ap-prise (ap-prlze'), v. t. To 
inform ; to give notice to. [276.] 
[116-19.] 

*Ap-pris'ing, p. prs. 

*Ap-prise-ment (ap-prlze'ment), 
n. Information; notice. 

* 4 Ap-pr1ze', v. t. See appraise. 

*Ap-priz'lng, p. prs. 

* 4 Ap-PRizE'MENT,n.Appraisement, 
valuation. 

*Ap-proach (ap-pr6tsh')> n. The 
act of drawing near; means of 
advancing; access: — v.£.,todraw 
near to : — v. i., to draw near. 

Ap-proach'es, 7i. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Ap-proach-a-ble (ap-pr6tsh'a x bl) 
a. Accessible. 

4 Ap'pr6 x bate, v. t. To approve; 
to license to preach. 

Ap'pro^ba-ting, p. prs. 

Ap-pro-ba-tion fap-pr6-ba'shun), 
n. Attestation, approval. [282-12.] 

4 Ap'pR6 N BA-TivE, a. Approving. 

Ap-pro-ba-tor-y (ap'pr6 N ba-tur- 
N re), a. Approving. 

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Fate, far, fall, fat — m£, meH — pine, pin — no, move, 



ARC 



Ap-pro-pri-a-ble (ap-pro'pre v a- 
bl), a. Disposable. 

*Ap-pro-pri-ate (ap-pr6'pre x ate), 
v. t. To consign to some particu- 
lar use; to make peculiar; to 
take. (ap. p.— to.) [314-11.] 

AP-PRO'PRf A-TING, p. pr8. 

Ap-pro-pri-ate (ap-pro'pr&lt), a. 

Fit; adapted. [53-2.] 
Ap-pro-pri-ate-ly (ap-pr&'prelt- 

le), ad. Properly. 
Ap-pro-pri-ate-ness (ap-prd'pr&- 

It-ne's), ft. Fitness. 
Ap-pro-pri-a-tion (ap N pr6-pr£-a'- 

shun), n. The act of appropria- 
ting ; the thing appropriated. 
*Ap-pro-pri-a-tor (ap N pr6-pre-a'- 

tur), it. One who is possessed 

of an appropriated benefice ; one 

who appropriates. 
*Ap-prov-a-ble (ap-pr66v'a x bl), 

a. Worthy of approbation. 
*Ap-prov-al (ap-pr66v'al), ft. 

Approbation, commendation. 
*Ap-prove (ap-pr66v')> v. t. To 

like; to commend; to sanction 

[82-29] [283] :— v. i., to regard 

as right ; to express approbation. 

(ap. p. — of.) 
*Ap-prov'ing, p. prs. 
Ap-prov-er (ap-pr&6v'ur), n. One 

who approves. 
Ap-PROx-i-MATE(ap-pr6ks'e^mate), 

v. i. or v. t. To draw near to. 
Ap-prox'i'ma-ting, p. prs. 
Ap-prox-i-mate (ap-pr^ks'e^mit), 

a. Near to ; approaching. 
*Ap-prox-i-ma-tion (ap^pr6ks-e- 

ma'shiln), n. An approach. 
Ap-prox-i-ma-tive (ap-pr6ks'e- 

ma N tlv), a. Approaching. 
Ap-pulse (ap'pulse or ap-pulse'), 

ft. The act of striking against. 
*Ap-pul-sion (ap-piil'shun), ft. A 

striking against; appulse. 
*Ap-pur-te-nance (ap-pur'te- 

x nanse), n. That which belongs 

to another thing ; an adjunct. 
^Ap-p^tr't^nant, a. Belonging, 

relating, or joined to. 
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*A-pri-cot (a'pre N k6t), n. A fruit 
resembling the peach. 

^'prIl, n. The fourth month. 

A-pron (a'purn), n. An article of 
dress ; a cover. 

4 Apt, a. Fit ; inclined to ; ready, 
quick. [198.] 

Ap-ti-tude (ap'teHude), ft. Fit- 
ness ; tendency ; disposition. 

Apt-ly (apt'le), ad. Properly 
fitly ; readily ; justly. 

4 Apt'ness, ft. Fitness; tendency; 
quickness of apprehension. 

*A-qua-for-tis ( x ak-kwa-fdr'tis), 
ft. Nitric acid. 

A-qua-ri-um (a-kwa're^um), n. 
An artificial pond for plants 
or fish. 

A-qua'ri n a, n. pi. 

A-quat-ic (a-kwat'ik), a. Rela- 
ting to water ; living in water. 

A-QUA-TiNT (ak'kwa N tint), n, A 
kind of engraving. 

*A-que-duct (ak'kweMukt), n, A 
channel made for carrying water. 

*A-que-ous (a'kwe x us), a. Watery. 

-A-qui-line (ak'kwe v lin or ak'- 
kwe v llne), a. Resembling an 
eagle; hooked. 

*Ar-a-besque (ar'a^bSsk), a. Or- 
namented in Arabian style ; fan- 
tastic. 

Ar-A-bic (ar'a x bik), a. Of Arabia: 
— n., the language of Arabia. 

4 Ar'a x bist, n. One versed in Ara- 
bian literature. 

AR-A-BLE(ar'a N bl),«. Fit for tillage. 

A-ra-ne-ous (a-ra'nc x us), a. Re- 
sembling a cobweb. 

Ar-bi-ter (ar'beHiir), ft. A judge, 
an umpire, an arbitrator. 

Ar-bi-tra-ble (ar'be v tra-bl), a. 
Determinable, arbitrary. 

2 Ar-bit'ra n ment, n. Will, deter- 
mination, choice, award. 

Ar-bi-tra-ri-ly (ar'beHra-reHe), 
ad. With no other rule than the 
will; despotically, absolutely. 

*M.R'Bi v TRA-RrNEss, ft. State of 
being arbitrary. 



AR-Bi-TRA-RY(ar'be x tra-re),a. Des- 
potic, absolute ; depending on no 
rule; capricious. 

Ar-bi-trate (ar'beHrate), v. t. To 
decide, determine; to judge of : 
— v. i. y to give judgment. 

Ar'biVra-ting, p. prs. 

Ar-bi-tra-tion ( x ar-be-tra'shun), 
w. The determination of a cause 
by a judge mutually agreed on 
by the parties interested. 

Ar-bi-tra-tor (ar'be'tra-tur), n. 
A judge between party and party, 
chosen by their mutual consent; 
an umpire. 

2 Ar-b!t're x ment, ft. See arbit- 
rament. 

Ar-bi-tress (ar'be v tr§s), ft. A fe- 
male arbiter. 

*Ar'bi x tress-es, n.pl. 

Ar-bor (ar'bur), n. A bower; a 
recess shaded by trees; a spin- 
dle or axis. 

2 Ar'b6r\a.l, a. Arboreous. 

Ar-bo-re-ous (ar-b6're x us), a. Be- 
longing to trees. 

*Ar-bo-res-cence far-bo-reV- 
sense), ft. Growth, as of trees. 

Ar-bo-res-cent ( x ar-b6-reVs£nt), 
a. Growing like trees. 

2 AR r B6 x RET,?t. A small tree or shrub. 

AR-BO-Ri-cuL-TURE( v ar-b6-re-kuK- 
tshure), ft. The cultivation of 
trees. 

2 Ar'b6 x rist, ft. A naturalist who 
makes trees his study. 

Ar-bo-ri-za-tion ( N ar-b6-re-za'- 
shun), ft. A tree-like appear- 
ance. 

*Ar-bo-rous (ar'bo'rus), a. Be- 
longing to trees. 

*Ar-bus-cle (ar'bus^sl), ft. Any 
little shrub. 

Arc (ark), n. Part of a circum- 
ference ; an arch. 

Ar-cade (ar-kade'), ft. A con- 
tinued or long arch. [92-18.] 

Ar-ca-num (ar-ka'num), ft. A 
secret. 

Ar-ca-na, ft. pL 



ARC 



ARE 
n5r, n&t — tube, tub, bull— Ml— pMnd — thin, THis. 



ARI 



Arch (artsh), n. Part of a circle ; 
a curved line; a building con- 
structed in the form of an arch 
a vault; a chief: — v. t., to build 
or form with arches : — a., chief; 
waggish ; cunning. 

Arch'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Arch'ed, p. prf. Bent in the form 
of an arch. 

Ar-cha-ic (ar-ka'lk), a. Ancient, 
obsolete. 

*AR-CHAi-OL-o-GY( x ar-k^l-6l / l6 > je), 
n. A discourse on antiquity. 

Ar-chai-olVgies, n. pi. 

*Ar-cha-ism (ar'ka.lzm^n. An an- 
cient phrase or expression. 

*ARCH-AN-GEL(ark-ane^l),n. One 
of the highest order of angels. 

Arch-an-gel-ic fark-^n-jeYlk), a. 
Belonging to archangels. 

Arch-bish-op (artsh-blsh'up), n. 
A bishop of the first class. 

Arch-bish-op-ric (£Lrtsh-bish / up- 
Mk), n. Province or jurisdiction 
of an archbishop. 

Arch-dea-con ( artsh -de'kn), n. 
One that supplies the bishop's 
place and office. 

-Arch-dea-con-ry (artsh-de'kn- 
Ve), n. The office of an arch- 
deacon. 

Arch-dea'con^ries, n. pi. 

Arch-dea-con-ship (artsh-de'kn- 
Vnip), n. An archdeaconry. 

*Arch-dtjch-ess (artsh-dutsh / §s), 
n. The wife or daughter of an 
archduke. 

Arch-duch'ess^es, n. pi. 

Arch-duke (artsh-duke'),w.A title 
given to a prince of Austria. 

Arch-er (artsh'ur), n. One who 
shoots with a bow. 

Arch-er-y (artsh'urVe), n. The 
use of the bow; the art of an 
archer. 

^Arch'er^ies, n. pi. [Original. 

Ar-che-ty-pal ( x &r-ke-ti'p£l, a. 

*Ar-che-type (ar'keHipe), n. The 
original of which any resem- 
blance is made ; a model. 



*Ar-chi-e-pis-co-pal ( x ar-ke-e 
pls'kd^p&l). «• Belonging to an 
archbishop. 

AR-cHi-PEL-A-Go( v ar-ke-pel / a-g6), 
n. A sea containing many islands. 

v Ar-chi-pel'a n goes, n. pi. 

*Ar-chi-tect (ar'ke^kt), n. A 
professor of the art of building. 
[56-23.] 

AR-cHi-TEC-TivE( > ar-ke-tek'tlv),a. 
Constructive ; building. 

*Ar-chi-tec-tu-ral ^ar-ke-tSk'- 
tshu x r&l), a. Belonging to archi- 
tecture. 

Ar-chi-tec-Tttre (ar'keHe'k 

tshure), n. The art or science 
of building. [56-22.] 

*Ar-chi-trave (ar'ke v trave), n. 
That part of a column which lies 
immediately upon the capital. 

*Ar-chives (aVklvz), n. pi. The 
places where records or ancient 
writings are kept; records. 

Arch-ly (artsh'le), ad. Shrewdly. 

Arch-ness (artsh'ne's), n. Sly 
humor; shrewdness. 

Arch-wise (artsh'wlze), a. In the 
form of an arch. 

* Arc-tic (ark'tik), a. Northern. 

*Ar-cu-ate (ar'kult), a. Bent in 
the form of an arch or bow. 

Ar-cu-A-tion (^ar-ku-a'shun), n. 
The act of bending; curvature. 

*Ar-den-cy (aYden^se), n. Ardor, 

Ar'den^cies, n. pi. [eagerness. 

IA-r'dent, a. Hot, fierce, vehe- 
ment; affectionate. 

Ar-dent-ly (ar'dentMe), ad. Ea- 
gerly; affectionately. [342-22.] 

AR-DOR(ar'dur),n.Heat of affection: 
as, love, desire, zeal. [258-4.] 

*Ar-du-ous (ar'juMs), a. Lofty; 
hard to climb; difficult,laborious. 

Ar-du-ous-ness (ar'ju x us-nes), n. 
Difficulty; height. 

Are (ar). The first person plural 
of the present tense of the verb Be. 

^A/reM, n. The surface contained 
between any lines or boundaries; 
any open surface. 



Ar-e-fac-tion (^r-e-fak'shun), n. 

The act of drying ; dryness. 
Ar-e-fy (aVe N fi), v. t. To dry. 
*ArVfies, prs. t. 3. 
Ar'eVied, p. j)rf. 
A-re-na (£-re'na), n. An open 

space for combatants; an am- 
phitheatre. [142-4.] 
Ar-e-na-ceous far-e-na'shus), a. 

Sandy, arenose. 
X4 Ar-e-n6se', a. Sandy. 
*Ar-gent (aVjent), a. Shining, 

like silver ; white. 
Ar-gil (ar'jil), n. Potter's clay. 
• iJ AR-GiL-LA-CE0us(^r-jil-la / shds), 

a. Clayey; consisting of argil. 
Ar-go-sy (aVgo'se ), n. A large 

vessel for merchandise. 
*Ar'go x sies, n. pi. 
Ar-gue (ar'gu), v. i. To reason with ; 

to dispute (ap.p. — with, against): 

— v. i., to reason; to evince; to 
Ar'gu^ing, p. prs. [discuss, j 

Ar-gu-er (ar'gu^ur), n. A rea- 

soner ; a disputer. 

Ar'gu x ment, n. Areason alleged; 

the subject of any discourse ; 

controversy. [382-23.] 
Ar-gu-ment-a-tion ( x ar-gu-m§nt- 

a'shun), n. The act of reasoning. 
Ar-gu-ment-a-tive par-gu-ment'- 

a\Hiv), a. Containing argument. 
4 Ar'1d, a. Dry : parched up with 

heat. [126-17.] 
A-rid-i-ty (S.-rld'e^te), n. Dryness. 

A-RID^TIES, 11. pi. 

A-ri-es (a're v ez), n. One of the 
12 signs of the zodiac ; the Ram. 
A-right (a-rite'), ad. Rightly, 
without error, correctly. 

A-rise (4-rlze'), v. i. [arose — 
arisen.] To mount upward; to 
get up; to ascend; to proceed 
from ; to revive from death. 

*A-ri'sing, p. prs. 

A-ris'en, p. prf. of arise. 

Ar-is-toc-ra-cy ( x &r-ls-t6k'r3, v se), 
n. That form of governmen t which 
places the supreme power in the 
nobles; gentry; nobility. 
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ARM 



ARR 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me, met — pine, pin — no, m6ve, 



ART 



*\Ar-is-toc'ra n cies, n. pi. 

Ar-is-to-crat (ar'ls-t6 v krat or 
a-rls't6 N krat), n. One who fa- 
vors aristocracy. 

AR-is-T0-CRAT-ic(ar y ls-t6-krat'lk), 
a. Relating to aristocracy. 

AR-is-T0-CRAT-i-cAL(arls-t6-krat / - 
& v kal), a. Aristocratic. 

A-rith-man-cy (a-ri^'man v se), n. 
Foretelling by numbers. 

A-rith-me-tic (a-ri^'me^tik), n. 
The science of numbers ; the art 
of computation. 

Ar-ith-met-i-cal (^ar-ifA-met'e- 
x kal), a. According to arithmetic. 

Ar-ith-met-i-cal-ly ( N ar-l^-inef- 
& v kal-le), ad. In an arithmeti- 
cal manner. 

*A-RiTH-ME-Ti-ciAN(a > rM-me-tlslr' 
an), n. One skilled in arithmetic. 

Ark (ark), n. A large raft ; a vessel 
to swim upon water ; a chest. 

Arm (arm), n. The limb which 
reaches from the hand to the 
shoulder; the large bough of a 
tree ; an inlet of water ; power : 
— v. t. f to furnish with arms ; to 
fortify : — v. i., to take arms. 

Ar-ma-da (ar-ma'da), n. An ar- 
mament for sea. 

Ar-ma-dil-lo ( x ar-ma-dll'16), n. An 
animal armed with a bony shell. 

* v Ar-ma-dil'loes, n. pi. [force. 

AR-MA-MENT(ar'ma v ment)w. A naval 

Ar-ma-ture (ar'maHure), n. A 
piece of iron applied to a magnet; 
defensive armor. 

Arm-ful (arm'fdl), n. As much 
as the arms can hold. 

*Ar-mil-la-ry (ar'miria-re), a. 
Resembling a bracelet. 

Ar-mip-o-tent (ar-mlp'6 v tent), a. 
Mighty in war. 

*Ar-mi-stice (ar'm& x stis), n. A 
suspension of hostilities ; a truco. 

Arm-let (armlet), n. A bracelet. 

Ar-mor (ar'mur), n. Defensive 
arms or coverings for the body. 

Ar-mor-er (ar'muVur), n. One 
who makes or sells arms. 
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*Ar-mo-ri-al (ar-m6're N al), a. 
Belonging to arms ; heraldic. 

Ar-mor-y (ar'murVe), n. A place 
in which arms are reposited. 

^Ar'mor^ies, n. pi. 

Arm-pit (arm'plt), n. The hollow 
place under the shoulder. 

Arms (armz), n. pi. Weapons; en- 
signs armorial of a family ; war. 

Ar-my (ar'me),«. A collection of 
armed men ; a great number. 

Ar'mies, n. pi. 

Ar-ni-ca (ar'ne'ka), n. A medici- 
nal and poisonous plant. 

A-ro-ma (i-rb'mk), n. Fragrance. 

*Ar-o-mat-ic ( v ar-6-mat'lk), a. 
Spicy, fragrant. [129-15.] 

Ar-o-mat-ics ( v ar-6-mat'lks), n. pi. 
Fragrant spices or drugs. 

*Ar-o-ma-tize (ar'6-ma N tlze), v. t. 
To scent with spices ; to perfume. 

Ar'o-ma v ti-zing, p. prs. 

A-R0SE', pst. t. Of ARISE. 

A-round (a-rMnd'), prp. About; 

encircling : — ad., in a circle ; on 

every side round. 
A-rouse (a-rMze'), v. t. To excite; 

to animate; to wake from sleep. 
A-rous'ing, p. prs. 
*Ar-que-buse (ar'kwe^bus), n. A 

hand-gun. 
Ar-rack (ar-rak'), n. A spirituous 

liquor distilled from rice or the 

cocoanut. 
Ar-raign (ar-rane'), v. t. To bring 

before a tribunal ; to accuse ; to 

indite : — n., arraignment. 
*Ar-raign-ment (ar-rane'ment),n. 

The act of arraigning. [335-4] 
Ar-range (ar-ranje'), v. t. To put 

in the proper order; to adjust; 

to place. [159-8.] [366-26.] 
Ar-ran'ging, p. prs. 
*Ar-range-ment (ar-ranje'ment), 

n. Act or result of arranging; 

adjustment. [94-17.] 
Ar-rant (ar'rant), a. Bad in a 

high degree; wicked. [225-19.] 
Ar-ras (ar'ras), n. Tapestry made 

at Arras. 



Ar-ray (ar-ra'), n. Dress; order 

of battle: — v. L, to put in order; 

to impanel; to deck; to dress. 

(ap.p.— with, in.) [64-18.] 
*Ar-rear (ar-reeV), n. That which 

remains unpaid, though due. 
*Ar-rear-age (ar-reer'lje), n. 

The remainder of an account. 
Ar-rest (ar-resf), n. A stop or 

stay; a legal seizure: — v. t., to 

seize by warrant ; to stop or stay. 
Ar-ri-val (ar-rl'val), n. Act of 

arriving; the things arrived. 
Ar-rive (ar-rlve'), v. i. To reach 

anyplace; to come. (ap.p. — at.) 
Ar-ri'ving, p. prs. 
*Ar-ro-gance (arWganse), n. 

Haughtiness,insolence of bearing. 
Ar-ro-gant (ar'r6 v gant), a. Proud, 

haughty. 
Ar-ro-gant-ly (arWgant-le), ad. 

Haughtily ; proudly. 
Ar-ro-gate (arWgate), v. t. To 

claim vainly; to assume unjustly. 
Ar'ro n ga-ting, p. prs. 
*Ar-ro-ga-tion ( v ar-r6-ga'shun), 

n. A claiming in a proud manner. 
Ar-row (ar'rd), n. The weapon 

which is shot from a bow. 
Ar-row-Root (ar'r6V66t), n. A 

plant, the starch which it yields. 
Ar-se-nal (ar'se v nal), n. A maga- 
zine of military stores. 
Arse-nic (arse'nlk or ar'se^nlk), n. 

A corrosive metallic poison. 
*Ar-sen-i-cal (ar-seVe'kal), a. 

Containing arsenic. 
*Ar-se-ni-ous (ar-se'neus), a. 

Containing arsenic, arsenical. 
Ar-son (ar'sn), n. The malicious 

burning of the property of others. 
Art (art), n. A science; a trade; 

skill; cunning (ap. p. — of): — 

v. L, prs. t. 2 solemn style of BE.f 
*Ar-te-ri-al (ar-te're v al), a. Re- 
lating to the arteries. 
Ar-te-ri-al-ize (ar-t&'re-arize), 

v. t. To impart the qualities of 

arterial blood. 
Ar-te'ri v al-i x zing, p. pre. 



i 



ART 



ASC 
nor, n&t— tube, tub, bull— 611- 



-p6und — thin, thIs. 



ASH 



Ar-ter-y (ar'turYe), n. A tube 
which conveys blood from the 
heart. 

*" Ar'ter^ies, n. pi. 

Ar-te-sian-Well (ar-te'zhun- 
wel')> n. A perpetual well-spring 
formed by boring perpendicu- 
larly into the earth. 

3 Art'f#l, a. Cunning, skilful, 
dexterous. 

Art-ful-ly (arffuHe), ad. With 
art ; skilfully. 

3 Art'ful v ness, n. Skill, cunning. 

*AR-THRi,T-ic(ar-£Mt'Ik),a.Gouty. 

Ar-thrit-is (kr-thrh'h), n. The 
gout. 

Ar-ti-choke (ar'teHshoke), n. A 
garden vegetable, an esculent. 

Ar-ti-cle (ar'te^kl), n. A part of 
speech; as, the, a-, an; a single 
clause of an account ; a particu- 
lar part of any complex thing; 
term, stipulation : — v. t. } to stip- 
ulate ; make terms. 

Ar'ti^cling, p. prs. 

Ar-tic-u-lar (-ar-tlk'u^lar), a. Be- 
longing to. the joints. 

**Ar-tic-u-late (ar-tik'uHate), v.t. 
To utter words distinctly; to 
joint: — v. i., to speak distinctly. 

Ar-tic'u x la-ting, p. prs. 

Ar-tic-u-late (ar-tlk'ulit), a. 
Distinct; jointed. [317-4.] 

Ar-tic-u-late-ly (ar-tik'u'lit-le). 
ad. In an articulate voice, clearly. 

Ar-tic-tj-la-tion (ar x tik-u-la'- 
shun), n. The juncture or joint 
of bones; the act of forming words. 

*Ar-ti-fice (ar'te N fis), n. Trick, 
fraud, stratagem; art. [112-18.] 
[248-20.] 

*Ar-tif-i-cer (ar-tif'e x sur), n. A 
manufacturer ; a mechanic. 

*Ar-ti-fi-cial far-te-fish'al), a. 
Made by art; fictitious; not 
natural. [189-27.] 

*Ar-ti-fi-cial-ly (^ar-te-flsh'al- 
x le), ad. Artfully, with skill. 

Ar-til-ler-ist (ar-til'lurist), n 
One skilled in ordnance* 



*Ar-til-ler-y (ar-til'lur x re), n. 
Weapons of war; cannon; ord- 
nance; troops that manage 
ordnance. 
*AR-Ti-sAN( x ar-te-zan'orar r t^'zan), 
ii. A person skilled in any art; 
manufacturer. 
2 Art'!st, n. One who practices 

one of the fine arts. 
2 Art'less, a. Unskilful; without 

fraud; simple. 
*"ART-LESS-LY(art'l^s v le),acZ. With- 
out art; naturally; sincerely. 
2 Art'less x ness, n. Simplicity. 
A-run-di-na-ceous (a v run-de-na'- 

shus), a. Reedy. 
£"Ar-un-din-e-ous far-un-dln'e- 
x us), a. Abounding with reeds. 
As (az), ad. In like manner; like; 
while; equally; for example (cor. 
a. — as or so) : — con. c, for the 
reason that. (cor. c. — forasmuch.) 
70B" The conjunction as is by 
some grammarians considered 
a relative pronoun when it fol- 
lows many, such, or same. It 
is then held to be equivalent 
to who or which ; as, " Let 
such as hear take heed." Oth- 
ers supply the ellipsis; thus, 
" Let such persons as those who 
hear, take heed;" and, in all 
like cases, they call as a con- 
junction. See " Bullion's Eng- 
lish Grammar," p. 233. 
*As-a-fet-i-da 1 ( v as-sa-f£t'eMa), 

AS-A-FOET-I-DA > 11. A gum of 

As-sa-fcet-i-oa J fetid smell. 

As-BES-TiNE(az-bey tin), a. Incom- 
bustible ; pertaining to asbestos. 

*As-bes-tos | (az-beVtus), n. A 

As-bes-tus J fibrous mineral 
which fire cannot consume. 

As-cend (as-s^nd'), v. t. To climb 
up any thing : — v. i., to mount 
upwards ; to rise ; to go up. 

*As-cend-ant (as-s£nd'ant), n. 
Height ; elevation ; superior in- 
fluence [280-27] : — a., superior, 
predominant, (ap. p. — over.) 



As-cend-en-cy (as-send'eVse), n. 
Influence, power, sway. [135-4.] 
[381-19.] 

*As-cend'en\3ies, n. pi. 

*As-cen-sion (as-seVshun), n. 
The act of ascending or rising. 

As-CEN-siON-DAY(as-seVshun'xla) 
n. The day on which the ascen- 
sion of our Saviour is com- 
memorated. 

As-cent (as-se'nt'), n. Rise, the act 
of rising ; the acclivity ; an emi- 
nence. [367-20.] 

As-cer-tain fas-ser-tane'), v. t. 
To make certain, establish, de- 
termine. [35-33.] [345-1.] 

*As-CER-TAiN-A-BLE( x as-se : r-tano'- 
a-bl), a. That may be ascertained. 

As-cer-tain-ment ( x as-s^r-tane'- 
m£nt), n. A settled rule,astandnrd. 

As-ci;t-ic (as-sSt'ik), n. He that 
retires to devotion ; a hermit : — 
«.,austere ; employed in devotion. 

*As-cet-i-cism (as-s&t'e^lzin), n. 
The state or practice of ascetics. 

*As-cri-ba-ble (as-krl'ba x bl), a. 
Possible to be ascribed. 

As-cribe (as-krlbe'), v. t. To at- 
tribute to as a cause; to im- 
pute. [179-16.] 

As-cri'bing, p. prs. 

As-crtp-tion (as-krlp'shun), n. 
The act of ascribing. 

4 Ash, n. A tree. 

4 A-shamed',«. Touched with shame. 

"Ash'en, a. Made of ash-wood. 

Ash-es (ash'Iz), n. pi. of ash ; the 
remains of any thing burnt; the 
remains of the body. 

4 Ash'lar, \n. A facing made of 

4 Ash'ler, j thin, square slabs 
or stones, covering walls of brick 
or rubble. In Great Britain ic 
is applied to free-stone as it 
comes from the quarry. 

* 4 Ash'ler x 1ng, ii. Quartering for 
laths on garret walls. 

4 A-SH0RE',ac/.0nshore,0n the land. 

*Ash-Wed-nes-day (ash-wenz'- 
da), n. The first day of Lent. 
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ASS 
Fate, far, fill, fit — me, met — pine, pin — no, m6ve, 



ASS 



Ash-y (ash'e), a. Ash-colored, pale. 

4 A-s1de, ad. To one side; apart. 

*"As-i-nine (as ; se x nlne), a. Be- 
longing to an ass ; stupid. 

4 Ask, v. t. To petition, beg; to 
demand; to inquire; to ques- 
tion, (ap. p. — of a person, for 
or after what we wish to obtain 
or hear of.) 

*As-kance (as-kans'), j ad. Side- 

As-kant (as-kanf), J ways ; 
obliquely ; askew. 

*A-skew (a-sku/), ad. Aside, con- 
temptuously, askant. 

4 A-SLANT r ,«d. On one side, obliquely. 

4 A-sleep', ad. Sleeping; at rest. 

4 A-sl6pe', ad. With declivity; 
obliquely, incliningly. 

4 Asp, n. A venomous serpent. 

* 4 As-par'a x g#s, n. A garden vege- 
table, an esculent. 

As-pect (as'p£kt), n. Look, air, 
appearance : countenance ; view. 
[36-17.] [175-29.] 

4 As'pen, n. A tree, the leaves of 
which always tremble : — a., be- 
longing to the asp-tree ; made of 
aspen-wood. 

As-per-i-ty (as-peV^te), n. Rug- 
gedness of temper; roughness; 
harshness. [242-11.] 

* As-perVties, n. pi. 

■'As-perse', v. t. To calumniate; 
to slander ; to vilify. 

As-per'sing, p. prs. 

*As-per-sion (as-peVshun), n. A 
sprinkling; censure, calumny. 

As-phalt (as-falf), 

As-phal-tos (as-faFtus), 

*As-phal-tum (as-fal'tum), 
A bituminous pitch or stone. 

*As-phal-tic (as-fal'tlk), a. Gum- 
my, bituminous. 

*As-pho-del (as'fc-MSl), n. The 
day-lily. 

As-phyx-i-a (as-flx'e^a), ) n. Sus- 

As-phyx-y (as-fix'e), J pended 
animation or respiration. 

As-pi-rant (as-pl'rant), n. An as- 
pirer ; a candidate: — a., aspiring. 
46 



As-pi-rate (as'pe'rate), v. t. To 

pronounce with full breath. 
*As'pi x ra-ting, p. prs. 
As-pi-rate (as'peVlt), n. A rough 

breathing; a sign denoting it 

and marked thus [ c ] : — a., pro- 
nounced with full breath. 
As-Pi-RA-TiON^as-pe-ra'shun), n. A 

full pronunciation ; ardent wish. 
4 As-p1re', v. i. To desire eagerly ; 

to rise higher; to aim at. [op. p. 

—to, after.) [92-3.] [285-18.] 
As-pi'ring, p. prs. 
As-pir-er (as-pir'ur), n. One who 

aspires, an aspirant. [liquely. 
*A-squint (a-skwinf), ad. Ob- 
4 Ass, n. An animal of burden ; a 

stupid, dull fellow. 
Ass'es, n. pi. 

As-SA-F(ET-i-DA,n. See asafetid a. 
As-sail (as-sale'), v. t. To attack, 

to assault, to fall upon. [127-24.] 
*As-sail-a-ble (as-sale'a v bl), a. 

Possible to be assailed. 
*As-sail-ant (as-sale'ant), n. He 

that attacks : — a., attacking, 

invading. 
As-SAiL-ER(as-sale'ur), n. One who 

attacks another; an assailant. 
4 As-sas'sin, n. A secret murderer ; 

one who assassinates. 
As-sAs-siN-ATE(as-sas'se x nate),v.<. 

To murder by violence or secret 

assault. 

^As-SAS'SI^NA-TING, p. prs. 

As-sas-si-na-tion (as^sas-s£-na'- 
shun), n.The act of assassinating. 

As-sault (as-salt'), n. Storm ; in- 
vasion ; attack : — v. t., to attack, 
invade ; to assail. 

*As-sault-er (as-salt'ur), n. One 
who assaults ; an assailant. 

As-say (as-sa'), n. Examination 
of ores, weights, or measures; 
trial of the quantity of metal in 
an ore : — v. t., to determine the 
amount of metal in a compound : 
— v. i., to attempt. 

*As-say-er (as-sa'ur), n. One 
who assays metal. 



*As-sem-blage (as-sem'bllje), w. 
A collection ; an assembly. 

As-sem-ble (as-seWbl), v. t. To 
bring together; to collect: — v.i., 
to meet together. 

*As-sem'bling, p. prs. 

*As-sem-bly (as-s£ni'ble), n. A 
company met together ; a con- 
gregation; a legislature. [71-27.] 

As-sem'blies, n. pi. 

4 As-sent', n. The act of agreeing; 
consent : — v. i., to concede, yield 
to; to consent, (ap. p. — to.) 

4 As-sert', v. t. To maintain, affirm ; 
to declare positively. [36-25.] 

*As-ser-tion (as-seVshun), n. The 
act of asserting ; affirmation. 

*As-sert-ive (as-s£rt'iv), a. Posi- 
tive, dogmatical. 

As-sert-or (as-s3rt'ur), n. An 
affirmer, maintainer. 

4 As-sess', V. t. [prs. t. 3, assesses.] 
To charge with any certain sum ; 
to tax ; to rate. 

'As-sess'ment, n. The sum levied 
on certain property; the act of 
assessing; a tax. 

*As-sess-or (as-seVsur), n. One 
who values taxable property. 

4 As'sets, n. pi. Goods sufficient to 
discharge legal claims, as op- 
posed to liabilities. 

* 4 As-sev'er\Lte, v. t. To affirm 
with great solemnity. 

As-sev'er^a-ting, p.prs. 

As-sev-er-a-tion (as^eV-eV-a'- 
smln), ii. Solemn affirmation. 

: 'As-si-du-i-ty fas-se-du'eHe), n. 
Diligence ; close application. 
[50.] [276.] 

x As-si-du'i n ties, n. pi. 

As-sid-tj-ous (as-sid'jMs),^ Con- 
stant in application. [277-16.] 

As-sid-u-ous-ness (as-sid'ju- us- 
ee's), n. Assiduity. 

*'As-siD-u-ous-LY(as-sld'ju r us-le), 
ad. Diligently, continually. 

*As-sign (as-slne'), v. t. To mark 
out, appoint, fix, allot; to trans- 
fer. [36-1.] 



ASS 



AST 
n5r, n&t— tube, tub, bull— 611- 



-pSund — thm, this. 



AST 



As-signs (as-slnz'), n. pi. Those 
persons to whom any trust is 
assigned; assignees. 

As-sign-a-ble (as-sine'a^bl), a. 
That may be assigned; trans- 
ferable. 

*As-siG-NA-TiON( x as-slg-na'shun), 
n. An appointment to meet. 

*As-sign-ee ( x as-se-nee')» n> One 

to whom any thing' is assigned ; 

one deputed by another ; an 

assign. 

. As-siGN-ER(as-slne'ur) j w.Onewho 

As-siGN-OR( x as-sln-6Y) J assigns. 

*As-sign-ment (as-sine'ment), n. 
The act of assigning; a transfer of 
property or interest ; the writing 
by which any thing is transferred. 

As-sim-i-late (as-slm'eHate), v. t. 
To make like or similar : — v. %., 
to grow like. (ap. p. — to.) 

* As-sim'i n la-ting, p. prs. 

As-sim-i-la-tion (as^slm-e-la'- 
shun), n. The act of converting 
any thing to the nature of an- 
other ; the act of growing like. 

'As-sIst', v. t. To help ; to relieve. 

*As-sist-ance (as-slst'anse), n. 
Help, succor, relief, support. 

^s-sIst'ant, n. One who assists : 
— a., helping, aiding. 

'As-sIze', n. A court of judica- 
ture ; a statute to determine the 
weight of bread : — v. £., to fix 
the rate of any thing ; to settle. 

^As-si'zing, p. prs. 

As-si-zer (as-si'zur),n. An officer 
who inspects weights and meas- 
ures. 

*As-so-ci-ate (as-s&'she x ate), v. t. 
To join in company — v. «'., to 
join action or companionship. 
(ap.p.— with,to.)[25-24.][220-5.] 

AS-S0'CI N A-TING, p. prs. 

As-so-ci-ate (as-s6'shelt), n. A 
confederate : — a., confederate. 

As-so-ci-A-TiON(as's6-she-a'shun), 
n. Union; society; confederacy; 
connection; an assembly. [70.] 

AS^SO-CI-A'TION^ST.See COMMUNIST. 



As-sort (as-sdrf or as-s&rt')> v. t. 
To class ; to arrange. f 

As-sort-ment (as-sdrt'ment or as- 
s6rt'ment), n. Variety; a quan- 
tity assorted. 

*As-suage (as-swaje'), v. t. To 
mitigate ; to soften. [279-2.] 

As-sua'ging, p. prs. 

As-suage-ment (as-swaje'ment), n. 
Mitigation ; the act of softening. 

*As-stta-sive (as-swa'slv), a. 
Mitigating, easing. 

4 As-sume', v. t. To take upon 
one's self; to arrogate; to take 
for granted. [81-22.] [273-12.] 

*As-su'ming, p. prs.: — a., arro- 
gant, haughty. 

As-su-mer (as-su r mur), n. One 
who assumes. 

*As-sump-sit (as-sum'slt), n. A 
voluntary verbal promise. 

*As-sump-tion (as-sum'shun), n. 
The act of taking any thing to 
one's self; supposition; the thing 
supposed. 

As-sump-tive (as-sum'tiv), a. Of 
a nature to be assumed. 

*As-su-rance (ash-shu/ranse), n. 
Certain expectation ; want of 
modesty ; security ; insurance ; 
positive declaration. [36-25.] 

*As-sure (ash-shure'), v. t. To 
give confidence ; to declare posi- 
tively ; to make secure ; to insure. 
(ap.p.— of.) [277-19.] 

As-su'ring, p. prs. 

*As-su-red-ly (ash-shu're^le), 
ad. Certainly ; without doubt. 
[58-11.1 

As-su-red-ness (ash-shu'red^nes), 
n. The state of being assured. 

*As-ter-isk (as'turlsk), n. A mark 
in printing; thus [ * ]. 

As-ter-ism (as'turlzin), n. A con- 
stellation ; the mark [ *^* ]. 

4 A-stern', ad. In the hinder part 
of the ship; behind. 

As-ter-oid (as'tur^did), n. One 
of the small planets. 

As-then-ic (as-f/je'nlk), a. Feeble. 



Asth-ma (ast'ma), n. Difficult res- 
piration, with a wheezing sound 
and cough. 

*Asth-mat-ic (ast-mat'ik), a. 
Troubled with asthma. [365-26.] 

4 As-t6n'1sh, v. t. [^r*. t. 3, as- 
tonishes.] To impress with 
surprise, fear, or wonder; to 
amaze. [130-18.] [359-8.] 

4 As-t6n'1sh x ment, n. Amazement, 
surprise, wonder. [72-23.] 

4 As-t6und', v. t. To astonish ; to 
stun ; to terrify. 

4 As'TRAL,r*.Starry,relating to stars. 

A-stray (a-stra'), ad. Out of the 
right way. 

* 4 A-STRiDE,ae£. With the legs apart. 

As-tringe (as-trinje'), v. t. To 
make parts draw together,to bind. 

As-trin'ging,p. prs. 

*As-trin-gen-cy (as-trin'jeVse), 
m* The power of contracting. 

As-trin'gen x cies, n. pi. 

*As-trin-gent (as-trin'jent), a. 
Binding, contracting : — n., a 
medicine which contracts the 
tissues. 

4 As r TRO x LABE, n. An instrument 
formerly used at sea for taking 
the altitude of the sun or stars. 

*As-trol-o-ger (as-tr6l'16 v jur), n. 
One who professes to foretell by 
the stars. 

As-tro-lo-gic ( v as-tr6-16jlk), 

*As-tro-lo-gi-cal (^s-tr^-lfy'e- 
x kai), a. Relating to astrology. 

As-trol-o-gy (as-tr61'ld x je), n. 
Prediction by the stars. 

As-trol'o v gies, n. pi. 

*As-TRON-o-MER(as-tr6n'6 x mur),n. 
One skilled in astronomy. 

*As-TRO-NOM-i-cAL( x as-tro-nonr'e- 
v kal), a. Belonging to astronomy. 

AS-TRO-NOM-I-CAL-LY ('aS-trO- 

n6in'e v kal-le), od. In an astro- 
nomical manner. 

As-tron-o-my (as-tr6n'6 v me), n. A 
science teaching the knowledge 
of the celestial bodies. 

As-tron'o\mies, n. pL 

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ATO 



ATT 

Fate, far, fall, fat—me, in St— pine, pla— no, m5ve, 



ATT 



AS-TRO-THE-OL-O-GY (as'trd-^e- 

61'16 v je), n. Divinity founded on 
the observation of the heavenly 
bodies. 

As-TUTE(as-tute'),«.Shrewd,subtle. 

A-sun-der (a-sun'dur), ad. Apart, 
separately. 

*A-sy-lum (a-sl'lum), n. A sanc- 
tuary ; a refuge $ a shelter. 

* At, prp. Nearness; toward; by; 
in j on ; with. 

*Ate, pst. t. of EAT. 

A-the-ism (a'^lzm), n. The dis- 
belief in the existence of God. 

*A-the-ist (a'^elst), n. One that 
denies the existence of God. 

A-THE-is-Ti-CAL( x a-^e-ist'e v kal),a. 
Given to atheism ; denying God. 

*A-the-is-ti-cal-ly ( v a-t^e-ist'6- 
x kal-le), ad. In an atheistical 
manner. [public library. 

*Ath-e-ne-um (^a^-S-ne'um), n. A 

Wb-nr'a, j u 

Ath-e-ne'ums, j r 

A-thirst (a-fMrsf), ad. Thirsty. 

Ath-lete (ath-lete'), n. One who 
contends for victory ; a wrestler. 

*Ath-let-ic (a^/i-let'lk), a. Be- 
longing to wrestling ; strong of 
body; vigorous. [222-7.] 

-A-THWART(a-eAwart')^^>. Trans- 
verse ; across ; through. 

*A-tilt', ad. Like one making a 
thrust ; with one end raised. 

4 At / las, n. A collection of maps. 

*At'las v es, n. pi. 

*At-mo-sphere (at'm6 > sfere), n. 
The air that encompasses the 
earth on all sides. [79-1.] 

At-mo-spher-ic ( N at-m6-sfer'ik), 

At-mo-spher-i-cal ( x at-m6-sfeV£- 
N kal), a. Belonging to the at- 
mosphere. 

*At-om (at'um), n. An ultimate 
or indivisible particle; an ex- 
tremely small particle. [77-8.] 
[217.] 

A-tom-ic (a-t6mlk), ) 

A-tom-i-cal (a-t&m'e^kal), j a ' 
Consisting of, or relating to,atoms. 
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At-om-ism (at'6m x izm), n. The 
doctrine or theory of atoms. 

4 At'6 x m!st, n. One that holds the 
atomic philosophy. 

At-o-my (at'6 N me), n. An atom. 

*AtVmies, n. pi. 

4 A-t6ne', v. i. To expiate; to make 
satisfaction for; to reconcile. 
(ap. p. — for.) 

*A-to'ning, p. prs. 

^-t&ne'ment, n. Expiation ; satis- 
faction by an equivalent. 

A-ton-ic (&-t6n'ik), a. Relaxed. 

4 A-t6p', ad. On or at the top ; above. 

*AT-RA-BiL-ious( N at-ra-bll / yus),a. 
Melancholy ; full of bile. 

^At-ra-ment'Il, a. Inky ; black. 

*A-tro-cious (a-tr6'shus), a. 
Wicked in a high degree; fla- 
grant, outrageous. [351-7.] 

A-tro-cious-ly (a-tr6'shus x le), ad. 
In an atrocious manner. 

A-tro-cious-ness (a-tro'shus^nes), 
n. Enormous criminality. 

*A-troc-i-ty (a-tr6s'se x te), n. 
Extreme wickedness; enormity 

A-trocVties, n. pi. [of guilt. 

*At-ro-phy (at'r6 v fe), n. Want of 
nourishment; a wasting away. 

At'roVhies, n. pi. 

At-tach (at-tatsh'), v. t. [prs. t. 
3, attaches.] To take, seize; 
to win, gain over ; to enamor ; 
to affix, (ap. p. — to.) 

*At-tach-ment (at-tatsh'ment), n. 
Adherence, regard, fidelity ; a 
legal process for taking a person 
or goods. [19-15.] [271.] 

At-tack (at-tak'), v. t. To assault; 
to fall upon ; to assail : — n., an 
assault, an onset. 

At-tain (at-tane ; ), v. t. To gain, 
procure ; to reach : — v. ?'., to ar- 
rive at ; to come to. (ap. p. — 
to.) [57-36.] 

*At-tain-a-ble (at-tane'a^bl), a. 
Possible to be attained. [318-3.] 

At-tain-der (at-tane'dur), n. The 
act of attainting in law ; convic- 
tion of a crime. 



At-tain-ment (at-tane'ment), n. 
That which is attained ; acqui- 
sition, acquirement. [335-14.] 

At-taint (at-tant'), v. t. To taint; 
to disgrace ; to corrupt ; to con- 
vict of a crime by which one's 
blood is corrupted : — n., stain, 
taint, spot. 

At-tem-per (at-tem/pur), v. t. To 
regulate, soften ; to mingle. 
[72-22.] 

At-tempt (at-temt'), v. t. To at- 
tack, try; to endeavor: — n., an 
essay, an endeavor, a trial. 

4 At-tend', v. t. To regard; to fol- 
low ; to be present at ; to wait 
on ; to accompany : — v. i., to 
yield attention ; to heed. (ap. p. 
—to.) [110-22.] [198.] 

At-tend-ance (at-tend'anse), n. 
The act of waiting on another ; 
a being present; the persons 
present; a train; attention. 
[196-22.] 

4 At-tend'ant, n. One that at- 
tends : — a., accompanying. 

At-ten-tion (at-ten'shun), n. The 
act of attending ; notice. 

At-ten-tive (at-ten'tiv), a. Heed- 
ful, regardful, polite, diligent. 
(ap. p. — to.) 

At-ten-tive-ly (at-ten'tiv^), ad, 
Heedfully, diligently. 

At-ten-tive-ness (at-ten'tiv^e's), 
n. Heedfulness, attention. 

* 4 AT-TEN r ^r v ANT,rt. Making slender; 
thinning: — n., that which thins. 

4 At-ten'£ v Ate, v. t. To make thin. 

At-ten'u n a-ting, p. prs. 

AT-TEN-u-A-TiON(at x ten-u-a r shun), 
n. The act of making thin. 

4 At-test', v. t. To bear witness 
to ; to affirm ; to certify. [152-9.] 

*At-test-a-tion ( N at-test-a'shun), 
n. Official testimony, evidence. 

*At-tic (at'tik), a. Belonging to 
Attica or Athens; delicate; ele- 
gant, classic, keen : — n., an up- 
per story. 

*AT-Ti-ciSM(at'te N sizm),n. Peculiar 






AUC 



AUG 
n5r, n&t— tube, tub, bull— 611- 



-p6und — thin, this. 



AUK, 



idiom of the Greek language; 
the Attic style. 

*At-t1re', v. t. To dress ; to adorn ; 
to array : — n., clothes, dress. 

At-ti'ring, p.prs. 

*At-ti-tude (at'te'Hude), n. A pos- 
ture, position. [88-11.] [305-3.] 

4 At-toi/lent, a. Lifting up. 

*At-tor-ney (at-tur'ne), n. One 
who acts for another ; a lawyer. 

A t-tor-ney-ship (at-tur'ne^shlp), 
n. The office of an attorney. 

At-tract (at-trakt'), v. t. To draw 
to; to tend toward; to engage, 
allure, invite. [50-39.] [232-3.] 

At-tract-ile (at-trakt'll), a. Hav- 
ing power to attract. 

At-trac-tion (at-trak'shun), n. 
The power of drawing to; al- 
lurement. 

*At-tract-ive (at-trakt'lv), a. 
Inviting, alluring, enticing. 
[96-18.] [183-17.] 

At-tract-ive-ly (at-traktlv^le), 
ad. With the power of attracting. 

At-tract-ive-ness (at-trakt'iv- 
x n£s), n. State of being at- 
tractive. 

At-tract-or (at-trakt'ur), n. The 
agent that attracts. 

* 4 At'tra x hent, n. That which 
attracts : — a., attracting. 

At-trib-u-ta-ble (at-trib'uHa-bl), 
a. Ascribable, imputable. 

^At-trIb'ute, v. t. To ascribe, 
impute ; to charge, (ap. p. — -to.) 

^At-trib'u^ting, p. prs. 

At-tri-bute (at'tre x bute), n. The 
thing attributed to another ; in- 
herent quality ; a property, (ap. 
p.— of.) [35-8.] [179-18.]. . 

*At-tri-tion (at-trlsh'un), n. The 
act of wearing things by rub- 
bing ; abrasion ; grief for sin. 

4 At-tune', v. t. To make musical; 
to put in tune.f 

^At-tu'ning, p. prs. 

Au-burn (aw'burn), a. Brown ; 
of a dark tan color. 

Auc-tion (awk'shdn), n. A public 
D 



sale of property to the highest 
bidder : — a., sold at auction. 

Atjc-tion-a-ry (awk'shun^-re), a, 
Belonging to an auction. 

*Auc-TioN-EER( x awk-shun-eer'),w. 
The manager of an auction:- 
v. i., to sell at auction. 

Au-DA-ciOTJs(aw-da r shus), a. Bold, 
impudent, daring. 

Au-da-cious-ly (aw-da'shus-le), 
ad. Boldly, impudently. 

Au-da-ciotjs-ness (aw-da'shus- 
^nes), n. Boldness, impudence. 

*Att-da-ci-ty (aw-das'se x te), n. 
Spirit, boldness, effrontery. 

Au-dac'i v ties, n. pi. 

*Atj-:di-ble (aw'de'bl), a. That 
may be heard. 

Au-di-ble-ness (aw'de x bl-nes), n. 
Capability of being heard. 

*Atj-di-bly (aw'de x ble), ad. In 
a manner to be heard. 

*Ati-di-ence (aw'de v ense), n. The 
act of hearing ; a hearing ; per- 
sons collected to hear. [33-6.] 
[287-22.] 

Au-DiT (aw'dlt), n. A final ac- 
count; an authorized examina- 
tion of accounts : — v. t., to exa- 
mine and adjust accounts by 
authority. [151.] 

*Atj-di-tor (aw'deHur), n. A 
hearer; a person authorized to 
examine accounts ultimately. 

Atj-di-tor-y (aw'de x tur-re), n. An 
audience ; a place where lectures 
are to be heard : — a., relating to 
the sense of hearing; able to hear. 
Au'di x tor-ies, n. pi. 

Atj-di-tress (aw'deHrls), n. A 
female hearer. 

At7'di x tress-es, n. pi. 

*Au-ger (aw'gur), n, An iron tool 
for boring holes in wood. 

* Aught (awt), n. Any thing. 

Aug-ment (awg'ment), n. Increase. 

Aug-ment (awg-m£nt'), v. t. To 
increase, make bigger [54-13] : 
— v. i., to grow bigger. 

*Aug-ment-a-tion (^awg-mSnt-a'- 
5 



shun), n. The act of increasing; 
increase; state of being increased. 

*Au-gur (aw'gur), n. One who 
predicts by omens: — v. t. ori., to 
conjecture by signs ; to guess. 

Au-gu-ra-tion ( x aw-gu-ra'shun), 
n. The practice, of augury. 

*Au-gu-ry (aw'guVe), n. Prog- 
nostication by signs ; an omen. 

Au'gu x ries, n. pi. 

*Au-gust (aw'gust), n. The eighth' 
month of the year, named in 
honor of Augustus Caesar. 

Au-gust (aw-gusf), a. Majestic, 
grand, magnificent. [128.] 
[257-16.] 

Au-gust-ness (aw-gust'nes), n. 
Dignity, grandeur. 

Au-let-ic (aw-let'ik), a. Pertain- 
ing to pipes. 

*Au-lic (aw'lik), a. Belonging to 
a royal court. 

Aunt (ant), n. A father's or a 
mother's sister. 

*Au-re-lia (aw-re'le N a), n. A 
chrysalis : — see caterpillar. 

Au-RE-o-LA(aw-re'6 N la), n. A circle 
of rays representing glory. 

*Au-ri-cle (aw're x kl), n. The ex- 
ternal ear; one of the two re- 
ceiving chambers of the heart. 

Au-ric-u-lar (aw-rik'u N lar), a. 
Pertaining to the ear ; secret. 

Au-ric-u-late (aw-rik'u x lit), a. 
Ear-shaped; auriform. 

^Atj-rif-e-rous (aw-rlf'e N rus), a. 
Producing or bearing gold. 

Au-ri-form (aw'reYorai), a. Ear- 
shaped, auriculate. 

*Au-rist (aw'rist), n. One skilled 
in disorders of the ear. 

*Au-ro-ra (aw-r6'ra), n. The 
light before sunrise ; the morn- 
ing ; the Aurora Borealis ; an 
herb. 

*Au-ro-ra Bo-re-al-is (aw-r6'ra 
bd-re-al'lis), n. The northern 
lights, or daybreak. 

Au-RO-RAL(aw-r6'ral),a.Belonging 
to or resembling the aurora. 
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AUT 



AUT 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me, met — pine, pin — no, m&ve, 



AVE 



AlTS-CTJL-TA-TION ( X aWS-kul-ta' 

shun), n. The determination of 
the condition of the heart or lungs 
by listening to their sounds : — 
see percussion. 

*Au-spice (aw'spis), n. An omen; 
influence, protection, patronage. 

AiJ-SPi-cious(aw-splsh'us),a. With 

omens of success ; favorable, 

propitious. [146-10.] [323-4.] 

Au-SPi-cious-LY(aw-spish , us-le x ) 

ad. Prosperously, happily. 

*Au-stere (aw-stere'), a. Severe, 
harsh, rigid, stern, ascetic. 

Atj-stere-ly (aw-stere'le), ad. Se- 
verely, rigidly, sternly. 

*Att-ster-i-ty (aw-ster'eHe), n. 
Severity of living; strictness. 
[381-5.] 

Att-ster'i x ties, n. pi. 

*Atjs-tral (aws'tral), a. Southern. 

Au-then-tic (aw-^en'tik), a. Hav- 
ing approved authority ; reliable, 
true, genuine. [288-13.] 

Ait-then-ti-cal-ly {aw-*Aen'te- 
x kal-le), ad. In an authentic 
manner. 

*Au-then-ti-cate (aw-^en'te- 
v kate), v. t. To prove by authority. 

Au-THEN'TI X CA-TING, p. pr8. 
Au-THEN-TI-CA-TION (twHh^Xi-th- 

ka'shun), n. The act of authen- 
ticating; confirmation. 
*Au-then-ti-ci-ty ( x aw-^en-tls'- 
se v te), n. Authority, genuineness. 

N Au-THEN-TIC'l X TIES, n. pi. 

Au-thor (aw'^Mr),n. The begin- 
ner or first mover of any thing ; 
a writer or composer. [69-8.] 

*Au-thor-ess (aw'tAuVSs), n. A 
female writer or composer. 

Au'thor v ess-es, n. pi. 

Au-thor-i-ta-tive (aw-<A6r'e x ta- 
tlv), a. Having due authority ; 
positive, commanding. [102-15.] 
[258-12.] 

Au-THOR-I-TA-TIVE-LY {^-thtr'h- 

x ta-tiv x le), ad. In an authorita- 
tive manner, positively. 
Au-thor-i-ty (aw-*A6r'e x te), n. Le- 
50 



gal power ; influence, rule, force 

testimony. [36-28.] [277-3.] 
Atj-thor'i v ties, n. pi. 
*Au-tho-ri-za-tion ( x aw-*&6-re- 

za'shiin), n. Establishment by 

authority; act of giving authority, 
Au-tho-rize (aw't&6 N rize), v. t. To 

give authority ; to make legal ; 

to justify. [224-18.] 
Au'tho x ri-zing, p. pr8. 
Au-thor-ship (aw'<Mr v shlp), n, 

State of being an author. 

AlJ-TO-BI-OG-RA-PHER ( X aW-t6-bl- 

6g'ra v fdr), n. One who writes his 
own life. 

Au-TO-BI-O-GRAPH-I-CAL ( X aW-t&- 

N bl-6-graf'e x kal), a. Relating to 

autobiography. 
Au-to-bi-og-ra-phy ( x aw-to-bl- 

6g'gra v fe), n. The life of a person 

written by himself. 
*Au-toc-ra-cy (aw-t6k'ra x se), n, 

Independent power ; self-rule. 
Au-toc'ra x sies, n. pi. 
Au-to-crat (aw't6 x krat), n. An 

absolute sovereign, a despot. 
Att-to-crat-ic ( x aw-t6-krat'ik), 
Au-to-crat-i-cal ( x aw-t6-krat'e- 

x kal), a. Absolute, unlimited. 
*Atj-to-graph (aw't6 x graf), n. A 

person's own writing; the original. 
Au-to-graph-i-cal ( N aw-t6-graf- 

e x kal), a. Relating to an auto- 
graph. 
Au-to-mat-ic ( x aw-t6-mat'ik), 
Au-T0-MAT-i-cAL(aw-t6-mat / ^kal) 

Belonging to an automaton ; 

self-moving; spontaneous. 
*Au-tom-a-ton (aw-t6m / a x t6n), n. 

A machine that has the power of 

motion within itself. 
*Au-tom'a x ta, ) j 
Au-tom'a x tons, j n ' P ' 
Au-tom-a-tous (aw-t6m'a x tus), a. 

Having the power of self-motion. 
*Au-top-sy (aw't6p x se), n. Ocu- 
lar demonstration. 
Au'top x sies, n. pi. 
Au-top-ti-cal (aw-t&p'te x kal), a. 

Perceived by one's own eyes. 



*Atj-tumn (aw'tura), n. The sea- 
son of the year between summer 
and winter ; September, October, 
and November; fall of the year. 

Au-tum-nal (aw-tum'nal), a. Be- 
longing to autumn. 

Aux-iL-iA-RY (awg-zll'yaVe), a. 
Helping: — n., helper, assistant; 
a verb by the help of which the 
principal verbs are conjugated. 

*Aux-il'ia x ries, n. pi. Foreign 
troops in the service of nations 
at war ; assistants. 

A- vail (a-vale'), v. t. To profit, 
promote, assist : — n., profit, ad- 
vantage, benefit, use, effect. 

A-vail-a-ble (a-vale'a x bl), a. 
Profitable ; powerful ; useful. 

A-vail-a-ble-ness (a-vale'a x bl- 
nes), n. Power, legal force. 

*Av-a-lanche (.av r a x lansh), n. A 
body of snow or ice sliding or 
falling from a mountain. [37-31.] 

A-VANT-GUARD(a-vant / gdrd),w.The 
van, the first body of an army. 

Av-a-rice (av'aMs), n. Covetous- 
ness ; insatiable desire of gain ; 
penuriousness.[150-8.] [280-18.] 

*Av-a-ri-cious ( x av-a-rish'us), a. 
Covetous, greedy of gain. 

Av-A-Ri-cious-LY( x av-&-rish'us x le) 
ad. In an avaricious manner. 

Av-a-ri-cious-ness ( x av-a-rlsh/- 
us x nes), n. Covetousness. 

A-vast (a-vasf), in. Cease, stop. 

*A-vaunt (a-vawnf), in. Begone. 

4 A've, n. A prayer to the Virgin 
Mary, so called from the first 
words, Ave Maria. 

A-venge (a-venje'), v. t. To punish; 

• to revenge ; to retaliate. [267-18.] 

A-ven'ging, p. prs. 

A-ven-ger (a-ven'jur), n. One 
who takes vengeance. 

*Av-e-nue (av'e x nu), n. An en- 
trance ; a wide street ; an alley, 
or walk of trees before a house. 

4 A-ver', v. t. To declare positively ; 
to affirm; to assert. [87-26.] 

*A-ver'ring, p. prs. 






AVO 



AWF 

nor, n6t — tube, tub, bull— 611— p5und- 



-thin, this. 



AZU 



*A-verr'ed, p. prf. 

Av-er-age (av'ur'ije), v. t. To 
reduce to a medium ; to propor- 
tion : — v. i., to form a medial 
quantity : — n., a medium ; a mean 
proportion: — a., medial. [378.] 

Av'er n a-ging, p. prs. 

*A-ver-ment (a-ver'ment), n. 
Affirmation. 

A-verse (a-verse')j «. Having 
dislike ; disinclined to, unwilling, 
loath; unfavorable, {up. p. — 
to, from.) [303-20.] 

A-verse-ly (a-verse'le), ad. Un- 
willingly ; backwardly. 

A-verse-ness (a-verse'nes), n. 
Unwillingness ; backwardness ; 
dislike. 

*A-ver-sion (a-veVshun), n. Ha- 
tred, dislike, detestation, repug- 
nance, {ap.p. — to, from.) [5 1-28.] 
[276-20.] 

A-vert (a-vert'), v. t. To turn 
aside; to keep off: — v.i., to turn 
away. (ap. p. — from.) 

*A-vi-a-ry (a've^a-re), n. An en- 
closed place for birds.. 

A'vi x a-ries, n. pi. 

fA-viD-i-TY (a-vid'e x te), n. Eager- 
ness, intense desire; greediness. 

Av-o-ca-tion ( v av-6-ka'shun), n. A 
calling aside ; business that calls 
aside; employment. [239-26.] 

A- void (a-vold'), v. t. To shun; 
to escape ; to elude ; to eschew ; 
in Law, to make void : to annul : 
— v. i., to withdraw or retire; in 
Law, to become void or vacant. 
[53-25.] [296-3.] 

A-void-a-ble (a-vdidTbl), a. 
Possible to be avoided. 

*A-void-ance (a-v6id'anse), n. 
The act of avoiding. 

A-void-less (a-v6id'les), a. In- 
evitable. 

*Av-oir-du-pois-Weight (^av-er- 
du-pdiz'wate), n. A measure of 
weight, in which the pound, 
containing 7000 grains of troy- 
weight, is divided into 16 ounces. 



*A-vouch (a-vd&tsh'), v. t. [prs. 

t. 3, avouches.] To affirm; to 

vouch. 
A-vow (a-v6u'), v. t. To declare 

openly ; to confess ; to profess. 
A-vow-a-ble (a-v6u'a x bl), a. Ad- 
mitting of open declaration or 

confession. 
*A-vow-al (a-v6d'al), n. A frank 

declaration. [261-25.] 
A-vow-ed-ly (a-v6u'e(fle), ad. 

In an avowed manner; frankly. 
A-vow-er (a-vdu'ur), n. One who 

avows or justifies. 
*A-vul-sion (a-vul'shun), n. A 

pulling or tearing away. [70-5.] 
A-wait (a-w&te'), v. t. To expect; 

to wait for ; to be in store for. 
A-wake (a-wake'), v. t. [awaked 

Or AWOKE — AWAKED Or AWOKE.] 

To rouse out of sleep; to put 
into new action : — v. i., to break 
from sleep ; to cease to sleep : — 
a., not sleeping ; lively. 

A-wa'king,^. prs. 

7^*§** Properly, to awake is in- 
transitive, and to waken is 
transitive. Man awakes when 
he ceases to sleep ; he wakens 
his neighbor when he causes 
him to awake. 

A-wa-ken (a-wa'ken), v. t. or v. i. 
To awake. 

A- ward (a-ward'), v. t. To deter- 
mine; to adjudge: — v. %., to de- 
cree; to judge: — n., judgment; 
sentence, determination. 

A-ware (4-ware'), a. Cognizant; 
vigilant; guarded, (ap.p. — of.) 

A-way (a-wa'), ad. Absent from 
any place; off; at a distance 
(ap. p. — from): — in., begone ! 

Awe (aw), n. Reverential fear; 
reverence, dread : — v. t., to strike 
with reverence or fear. 

*Aw'ing, p. prs. 

Aw-ful (aw'ful), a. Striking with 
awe ; dreadful. 

*Aw-ful-ly (aw'fulMe), ad. In 
an awful manner; terribly. 



Aw-ful-ness (aw'ful v nes), n. The 
quality of striking with awe ; 
solemnity. 

*A-while (a-hwlle'), ad. For a 
short time ; for some time. 

Awk-ward (awk'wurd), a. Im- 
polite ; clumsy ; wanting dex- 
terity. [301.] 

Awk-ward-ly (awk'wurdHe), ad. 
Inelegantly; clumsily. [251.] 

*AwK-WARD-NESs(awk'wurd'nes), 
n. Inelegance; clumsiness. 

Awl (awl), n. A pointed instru- 
ment for piercing small holes. 

Awn (awn), n. The beard of corn 
or grass. 

Aw-ning (aw'ning), n. A covering 
to keep off sunshine or rain. 

A-WOKE', pst. t. Of AWAKE. 

*A-wry (a-ri/), ad. Obliquely; 
asquint. 

Ax ) /+, v f An instrument 

*Axe J ^ 1 w ith a s n ^ r P 

edge, used to cut or hew wood. 

Ax'es, n. pi. 

Ax-il (aks'll), n. The armpit; the 
junction of a leaf on a branch. 

Ax-il-la-ry (aks'iria-re), a. Be- 
longing to the armpit. 

Ax-iom (ak'shum), n. A proposition 
evident at first sight; a self-evi- 
dent truth. [228-15.] 

Ax-is (aks'ls), n. The line, real or 
imaginary, that passes through 
any thing,on which it may revolve. 

Ax-es (aks'eez), n. pi. 

Ax-le (ak'sl), J n. The 

Ax-le-tree (ak'slHree), J shaft on 
which a wheel turns. [182-22.] 

i£, }(«).«* Yes. 

Ayes (aes), n. pi. Those who vote 

in the affirmative. 
Aye (ae), ad. Always ; to eternity. 
A-zote (a-z6te'), n. Nitrogen gas: 

— this word is obsolescent. 
A-zure (a'zhiir or azh'ur), a. 

Blue; faint blue; sky-colored: 

— n., the sky; a fine light-blue 

or sky color. 

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BAC 



BAG 
Fate, far, fall, fat — me, me't — pine, pin — n&, move, 



BAL 



B(b£e), n. The second letter and 
the first consonant is a mute 
and a labial. Its name is written 
Bee, and its plural Bees, B.C. 
stand for before Christ. 

Baa (ba), n. The cry of a sheep : 
— v. i. } to cry like a sheep. 

Ba-al (ba'al), n. A Chaldean idol. 

Bab-ble (bab'bl), v. i. To prattle 
like a child ; to talk idly : — n., 
idle talk. 

*Bab'bling, p. prs. 

Babe, n. A very young infant. 

*B a-boon (ba-b66n / ), n. A monkey 
of a large kind. 

B a-by (ba'be), n. A child, an infant. 

*Ba'bies, n. pi. 

Bac-ca-latj-re-ate ( x bak-ka-law'- 
relt), n. The degree of Bachelor 
of Arts. 

*Bac-cha-na-li-an ( x bak-ka-na'- 
le y an), n. A drunkard : — a., per- 
taining to revelry. 

*Bac-cha-nals (bak'ka^nalz), n.pl. 
Drunken revels ; bacchanalians. 

#Bac-CHUS (bak'kus), n. In My- 
thology, the god of wine. 

#Bach-e-lor (batsh'e x lur), n. An 
unmarried man; a man who 
takes his first collegiate degrees; 
a knight of the lowest order. 

BACH-E-LOR-SHip(batsh'e v lur-ship) 
n. The condition of a bachelor. 

Back (bak), n. The hinder part 
of things ; the dorsal part of ani- 
mals; the rear: — ad., to the 
place whence one came; back- 
ward, behind : — v. t., to mount ; 
to maintain ; to justify ; to sec- 
ond : — v. i., to go back. 

Back-bite (bak'blte), v. t. [back- 
bit — backbitten.] To censure 
or reproach the absent. 

Back'biVing, p. prs. 

*Back-gam-mon (bak'gam^mun), 
n. A game with dice and tables. 

Back-ground (bak'grMnd), n. 
Ground in the rear; obscurity. 
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Back-slide (bak-slide'), v. t. 

[BACKSLID — BACKSLIDDEN Or 

backslid.] To fall off; to re- 
lapse ; to apostatize. 
Back-sli'ding, p. prs. 
Back-staff (bak'staf), n, A 

kind of quadrant. 
*Back'staffs, n. pi. 
Back-stays (bak'staze), n. pi. 

Ropes for supporting masts. 
*Back-sword (bak's6rd), n, A 

sword with one sharp edge. 
Back-ward (bak'wurd), a. Un 

willing ; hesitating ; sluggish, 

dull ; late : — ad., backwards. 
Back-ward-ly (bak'wurd N le), ad. 

Unwillingly, aversely. 
BACK-WARD-NESs(bak'wurd x n§s)w. 

Dulness, sluggishness, tardiness. 
Back-wards (bak'wurdz),ad.With 

the back forwards; towards 

something past ; backward. 
Ba-con (ba'kn), n. The flesh of a 

hog salted and dried. 
Bad, a. [worse — worst.] Ill 

vicious; unhappy; hurtful, cor 

rupt ; sick. 
Bade (bad), pst. t. of bid. 
Badge (badje), n. A particular 

mark of distinction. 
*Badg-er (badj'ur), n. An animal; 

a dealer : — v. t., to worry. 
Bad-in-age (bad'in^azh or bad'in- 

v lj), n. Banter; foolish talk. 
Bad-ly (bad'le), n. [worse — 

worst.] Not well. 
Bad-ness (bad'ne's), n, Hurtful- 

ness, viciousness. 
Baf-fle (baf'fl), v. t. To elude; to 

confound; to frustrate. [112-16.] 
Baf'fling, p. prs. 
Bag, n. A sack or pouch : — v. t., to 

put into a bag : — v. %., to swell like 
Bag'ging, p. prs, [a full bag. 

Bag'ged, p. prf. 
*Bag-a-telle ( r bag-a-teT), n, A 

trifle; a game. 
*Bag-gage (bag'glje), n. The fur- 
niture of an army; luggage; a 

worthless woman. 



*Bagn-io (ban'yd), n. A house for 
bathing ; a hot bath. 

Bagn-ios (ban'yoze), n. pi. 

Bag-pipe (bag'plpe), n. A mu- 
sical wind-instrument. 

Bail (bale), n. A surety for an- 
other's appearance at court ; a 
setting at liberty on giving secu- 
rity; the person who gives secu- 
rity : — v. t., to give security or 
bail for another; to admit to bail. 

*Bail-a-ble (bale'a^bl), a. Admit- 
ting of bail. [goods are bailed. 

Bail-ee (bale-ee'), n. One to whom 

*Bail-iff (bale'lf), n. An officer 
who executes arrests. 

*Bail-i-wick (bale'eVik), n. The 
jurisdiction of a bailiff. 

Bail-ment (bale'ment), n. A de- 
livery of goods in trust. 

Bairn (barn), n, A child (Scotch), 

Bait (bate), v, t. To put meat, &c. to 
tempt animals; to set dogs upon : 
— v. i., to take refreshment on a 
journey; to flutter: — w.,a tempta- 
tion; a refreshment on a journey. 

*Baize (baze), n, A kind of coarse 
woollen cloth. 

Bake, v. t. To cook in an oven ; 
to harden with heat: — v. i. f to 
do the work of baking. 

Ba'king, p. prs. 

Ba-ker-y (ba/kurVe), n, A house 
for baking. 

Ba'ker v ies, n. pi. 

Bal-ance (bal'lanse),n. A pair of 
scales ; difference of an account ; 
the beating part of a watch ; a sign 
in the zodiac (Libra) ; equipoise 
[314-22] : — v. t., to weigh in a 
balance ; to regulate an account ; 
to make equal [352-5]: — v. i., to 
hesitate ; to fluctuate. 

"^Bal'an^cing, p. prs. 

Bal-co-ny (bal-k6'ne or bal'ki'ne), 
n. A frame of wood or stone 
before a window. 

^Bal'co'nies, n. pi. 

Bald, a. Wanting hair; naked, 
bare; unadorned. 



BAL 



BAN 
n6r, n6t— tube, tub, bull — 611- 



-poiind — thin, THis. 



BAN 



#BAL-DER-DASH(bawl'durMash),n. 
A rude mixture ; senseless talk. 

Bald-ly (bawld'le), ad. Nakedly. 

Bald'ness, n. The want of hair on 
the head; nakedness; plainness. 

*Bald-rick (bawld'rlk), n. A gir- 
dle ; a belt ; the zodiac. 

Bale, n. A bundle or pack of 
goods : — v. t., to dip out; to ladle 
(ap. p. — out) ; to put into bales. 

Bale'fIre, n. A signal-fire. 

Bale'fux, a. Sorrowful, sad; full 
of mischief. 

Ba-lize (ba-leez')> n. A beacon. 

Balk (bawk), n. A great beam ; a 
ridge of land left unploughed ; a 
disappointment : — v. t., to disap- 
point, frustrate, elude. 

BXll, n. Any round or spherical 
body; a globe; an entertain- 
ment of dancing. 

Bal'lad, n. A song ; a light poem. 

Bal'last, n. Something heavy 
put in the bottom of a ship to 
keep it steady : — v. t. f to keep 
steady. 

*Bal-let (bal'let), n. A dance. 

*Bal-l66n', n. A vessel used in 
chemistry ; a large, hollow silken 
vessel filled with gas, which 
makes it rise into the air. 

*Bal-lot (bal'lut), n. A little ball 
or ticket used in giving votes ; 
the act of voting by ballot : — v. i., 
to choose by ballot; to vote. 
(ap. p>> — for.) 

Balm (bam), n. That which heals ; 
any fragrant ointment ; a plant. 

*Balm-y (bam'e), a. Having the 
qualities of balm; producing 
balm ; soothing,soft; odoriferous. 

Bal-ne-al (bal'ne-al), a. Pertain- 
ing to a bath. 

Bal-sam (bawl'sum), n. A resinous 
aromatic substance ; an ointment. 

Bal-sam-ic (bal-sam'ik), a. Unc- 
tuous ; mitigating ; healing. 

Bal-us-ter (bal'us v tur), n. A small 
column used for supporting a 
rail on a flight of stairs. 



'^BAL-fts-TRADE', n. A TOW of 

balusters. 

*Bam-b66', n. An Indian plant 
of the reed kind. 

Ban, n. Public notice; a curse, 
interdict, censure. 

Ba-na-na (ba-na/na or ba-na r na),w. 
AWest Indian plant and its fruit. 

Band, n. A bandage ; any thing 
bound round another; a com- 
pany, a crew : — v. L, to unite into 
one body or troop ; to associate. 

Band-age (band'ije), n. A fillet; 
a roller: — v. L, to bind up. 

Band'a\jing, p. prs. 

*Ban-dan'a, ) n. A silk, spotted 

Ban-dan'na, j handkerchief. 

Band-box (band'b6ks), n. A slight 
or thin box used for bonnets, &c. 

Band'box^es, n. pi. 

Ban'de x let, \n. A flat moulding 

Band'let, J or fillet; a band. 

Ban'dIt, n. A robber, outlaw. 

pis., BANDITS Or BANDITTI. 

-Ban-dit'ti, n. pi. A company of 
robbers or highwaymen. 

-Ban-do-leer ( x ban-d6-leer / ),n. A 
small case for charges of powder. 

Band-rol (band'r61e), n. A little 
flag or streamer. 

Ban-dy (ban'de), n. A club for 
striking a ball : — v. t., to beat to 
and fro ; to toss about, agitate ; 
to give and take. 

Ban'dies, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Ban'died, p. prf. 

Ban-dy-Leg (ban'deH£g), n. A 
leg which curves outwards. 

Ban-dy-Legged (ban'de v l^gd), a. 
Having legs which curve out- 
wards. 

Bane, n. Poison ; mischief, ruin. 

iJANE'FtJL, a. Poisonous, noxious, 
destructive. 

Bang, n. A blow, a thump ; a loud 
noise: — v. t., to beat; to thump; 
to handle roughly. 

BANISH, V. t. [prs. L 3, BANISHES.] 

To condemn to leave his own 
country ; to drive away ; to 
5* 



exile, (ap.p.— from, to.) [23-38.] 
J>36-6.] 

Ban'ishVent, n. The act of banish- 
ing ; state of being banished ; 
exile. 

Bank (bangk), n. The earth rising 
on each side of a water; any 
heap of earth; a shoal; a place 
where money is deposited and 
issued :— v. t., to deposit money 
in a bank ; to enclose with banks. 

Bank-a-ble (bangk'a^bl), a. That 
may be received by a bank. 

Bank-Bill (bangk'bll), ) n. A 

Bank-Note (bangk'ndte), J prom- 
issory note issued by a bank. 

Bank-er (bangk'ur), n. One that 
traffics in money. 

Bank-ritpt (bangk'rupt), a. In 
debt beyond the power of pay- 
ment ; insolvent : — n., one who 
cannot pay his debts. 

Bank-rupt-cy (bangk'rup N se), n. 
The state of being a bankrupt ; 
insolvency. 

*BANK'RUPT r CIES, n. pi. 

Ban-ner (ban'nur), n. A flag, a 
standard, a streamer. 

Ban-ner-et (ban'nur^t), n. A 
knight made on the field of battle. 

Ban-nock (ban'nuk), n. A cake 
made of oat or barley meal. 

Banns, ) n. pi. Public notice of an 

Bans, J intended marriage. 

*Ban-quet (bangk'kwet), n. A 
feast ; an entertainment of eat- 
ing [286-6] : — v. i. y to feast; to 
fare daintily. 

Ban-quet-Er (bangk'kwe'tfur), n. 
One that lives deliciously. 

*Ban-quette (bangk-ket'), n. A 
small bank at the foot of a 
parapet. 

Ban'tam, n. A small domestic fowl. 

Ban-ter (ban'tur), v. t. To run 
upon; to rally; to jeer: — n., 
ridicule, raillery, [that banters. 

*Ban-ter-er (ban'tur^ur), n. One 

Bant-ling (bant'llng), n. A little 
child; an infant. 

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BAR 



BAR 

Fate, far, fill, fit — me, met — pine, pin — n6, move, 



BAR 



33ap-tism (bap'tizm), n. One of the 
Christian sacraments ; a rite by 
which a person is initiated into 
the visible church of Christ by 
the application of water. 

#Bap-tis-mal (bap-tiz'mal), a. 
Pertaining to baptism. 

Bap'tIst, n. He that administers 
baptism ; one who is opposed to 
infant baptism, and practices 
immersion. 

Bap-tis-ter-y (bap'tisHur-re), n. 
A place for baptism ,• a font. 

^Bap'tis^ter-ies, n. pi. 

Bap-tIze', v. t. To christen, admin- 
ister the sacrament of baptism. 

Bap-ti'zing, p. prs. 

Bap-ti-zer (bap-tl'zur), n. One 
that christens ; one who baptizes. 

Bar, n. A cross-beam, a bolt; any 
thing used for prevention; the 
place where causes of law are 
tried ; an enclosed place in a 
tavern ; a stroke drawn perpen- 
dicularly across the lines of a 
piece of music ; a bank of sand 
at the entrance of a harbor ; the 
body of lawyers : — v. t., to fasten 
with a bolt or bar; to hinder, 
obstruct, prevent ; to shut up. 

Bar'ring, p. prs. 

^Bar'red, p. prf. 

Barb, n. A beard ; the points that 
stand backward in an arrow ; a 
Barbary horse : — v. t., to furnish 
ahorse with armor; to jag ar- 
rows with hooks. 

BIrb'ed, a. Bearded; jagged 
with hooks. 

Bar-ba-can (bar'ba^kan), \ n. A 

Bar-bi-can (bar r be x kan), J forti 
fication placed before the walls 
of a town or at the end of a 
bridge. 

Bar-ba-ri-an (bar-baWan), n, 
A man uncivilized ; a savage : — 
a., savage, wild, uncivilized. 

Bar-bar-ic (bar-bar'lk), a. Rude, 
foreign, uncivilized. [129-17.] 

*Bar-ba-rism (bar'baMzm), n. 
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An impropriety in speech; ig- 
norance ; inhumanity ; cruelty ; 
brutality. [39-17.] 

Bar-bar-i-ty (bar-bar'eHe), n. 
Savageness, cruelty. 

--Bar-barVties, n. pi. 

Bar'ba x r1ze, v. t. To make barba- 
rous: — v.i. to commit a barbarism. 

Bar'ba n ri-zing, p. prs. 

Bar-ba-rous (bar'baVus), a. Un- 
civilized; savage; unacquainted 
with arts ; cruel, inhuman. 

Bar-ba-rous-ly (bar'baVus-le), 
ad. Cruelly, inhumanly. 

Bar-ba-rous-ness (bar'baVus- 
nes), n. State of being barba- 
rous ; cruelty. 

*Bar-be-ctte (bar'be'ku), v. t. To 
dress a hog or ox whole : — n., a 
hog or ox dressed whole; an en- 
tertainment in the open air. 

*Bar'be x ctt-ing, p. prs. 

Bar-bel (bar'bl), n. A river-fish. 

Bar-ber (bar'bur), n. A man who 
shaves the beard. 

Bar-ber-ry (bar'beVre), n. A 
bush and its acid berry. 

BAR'BER X RIES, Tl. pi. 

Bar-bi-can. See barbacan. 

Bard, n. A poet ; a minstrel. 

Bare, a. Naked; uncovered; un- 
adorned; poor; scanty; mere 
(op. p. — of) : — v. t., to strip; to 
uncover : — pst. t. of bear (to 
bring forth). 

Ba'ring, p. prs. 

*Bare-fa-ced (bare-faste')> a. 
With the face naked ; impudent, 
shameless. 

Bare-pa-ced-ly (bare-fa'se'dHe), 
ad. Openly ; impudently. 

Bare-fa-ced-ness (bare-fa'sed- 
Ws), a. Effrontery, assurance; 
audaciousness, shamelessness. 

Bare-foot (bare'f&t), a. Without 
shoes or stockings. 

Bare-head-ed (bare / he ! d x de ! d), a. 
With the head uncovered. 

Bare-ly (bare'le), ad. Nakedly, 
merely. 



Bare'ness, n. Nakedness; pov- 
erty; leanness. 

*Bar-gain (bar'gln), n. A con- 
tract or agreement concerning 
sale; the thing bought or sold ; 
a trade: — v. i., to make a contract 
or sale ; to agree, (ap. p. — for ) 

Bar-gain-ee ( N bar-gln-ee'), n. One 
who accepts a bargain. 

Barge (barje), n. A boat for 
pleasure or burden. 

Ba-ri-um (ba'reMm), n. A white, 
malleable metal. 

Bark, n. The rind or covering of 
a tree ; a small ship ; the cry of 
a dog: — v. t., to strip trees of 
their bark: — v. i., to make a 
noise like a dog. 

Bar-ley (bar'le), n. A species of 
grain. 

Bar-ley-corn (bar'le^korn), n. A 
grain of barley ; the third part 
of a linear inch. 

Barm, n. Yeast, the ferment put 
into drink to make it work. 

Barm-y (barar'e), a. Containing 
barm. 

Barn, n. A place for storing hay, 
grain, or straw. 

*Bar-na-cle (bar'na^kl), n. A 
bird like a goose; a species of 
shell-fish : — pi., instruments for 
holding a horse by the nose. 

Ba-rom-e-ter (ba-romTtur), n. 
A machine for measuring the 
weight or pressure of the atmos- 
phere. 

;: Bar-o-met-ri-cal ( x bar-6-met'- 
re N kal,) a. Relating to the bar- 
ometer. 

*Bar-on (bar'run), n. A degree 
of nobility next to a viscount ; 
a peer. 

Bar-on-age (bar'nWlje), n. The 
dignity or estate of a baron. 

*Bar-on-ess (bar r run x es), n. A 
baron's wife or lady. 

Bar'on^ess-es, n. pi. 

Bar-on-et (bar'run^et), n. The 
lowestdegree of hereditary honor 



BAR 



BAS 
n5r, n&t — tube, tub, bull — 611 — p6uncl — thin, THis* 



BAT 



in England; the title next to a 

baron. 
Bar-on-y (bar'run A ne), n. The 

territory or lordship of a baron, 
^Bar^on^ies, n. pi. 
*Ba-rouche (ba-r6Ssh'), n. A 

four-wheeled open carriage. 
Barque (bark), n. A bark or 

small ship. 
Bar-rack (bar'rak), n. Building 

to lodge soldiers ; a rude hut. 
Bar-ra-tor (bar'raHur), n. An 

encourager of lawsuits. 
Bar-rel (bar'ril), n. A round 

wooden vessel ,• a wine-cask of 

31£ gallons; a beer-cask of 36 

gallons ; the contents of a barrel ; 

any thing hollow, as the barrel 

of a gun ; a cylinder : — v. t., to 

put into a barrel. 

Bar'relYing, j p ' pr8 ' 
*Bar'rel-ed, } , 

Bar'reL-LED, j frJ* 
Bar'rex, a. Unfruitful, sterile, 

scanty; unmeaning; uninven- 

tive ; dull : — n., a sterile tract 

of land. 
Bar-ren-ly (bar'reVle),acZ. Un- 

fruitfully. 
*Bar'ren v ness, n. Unfruitfulness, 

sterility; state of being barren. 
*Bar-ri-cade ( N bar-re-kade')> n. 

A fortification to keep off an 

attack ; a stop, bar, obstruction : 

— v. t., to stop up a passage ; to 

fortify. 
v Bar-ri-ca'ding, p. prs. 
*Bar-ri-er (bar're x ur), n. A bar- 
ricade ; a fortification ; a stop ; 

an obstruction ; a boundary. 

[89-19.] 
Bar-ris-ter (bar'risHur), n. A 

lawyer, an advocate, a pleader. 
Bar-row (bar'r6), n. A carriage 

moved by the hand. 
Bar' shot, n. Two bullets joined 

by a bar. 
Bar-ter (bar'tur), v. i. To traffic 

by exchanging one commodity 



for another : — v. t., to give any 
thing in exchange [84-12] 
[174-1] ; traffic by exchange. 

Bar-ter-er (bar'tur^ur), n. One 
who barters. 

*Ba-sal-tes (ba-sal'tez), n. A 
dark, grayish stone. 

Base, a. Mean ; worthless ; vile ; 
disingenuous ; illiberal ; in Music, 
grave, deep : — n., the bottom of 
anything; a pedestal; thefoun 
dation ; the principal ingredient 
of a mixture or compound ; the 
gravest part in music. 

Base-ly (base'le), ad. Meanly; 
dishonorably; vilely. 

Base'ness, n. Meanness; vileness. 

*BASE-Vl-OL ) ,, x ir*i\ 

Bass-Vi-ol j (^e-vi'ul), «. 

A stringed instrument used in 

concerts for the base sound. 
*Bash-Aw', n. A Turkish viceroy. 
Bash'ful, a. Modest, shamefaced, 

shy, coy. 
*Bash-fttl-ly (bash'furie), ad. 

Timorously, modestly, shyly. 
Bash'fuiAness, n. Modesty ; rus- 
tic shame; diffidence. 
Bas-il (baz'll), n. The name of a 

plant; the slope of a chisel's edge. 
*Ba-sil-i-con (ba-zil'leMiSn),?!. An 

ointment ; a salve. 
*Bas-i-lisk (baz'e^llsk), n. A 

kind of serpent; a species of 

cannon. 
Ba-sin (ba'sn), n. A small vessel 

to hold water; a small pond; a 

part of the sea enclosed ; a dock. 
Bl'sis, n. The foundation; the 

base ; the pedestal. 
*Ba'ses, n. pi. 
Bask, v. t. To warm by laying out 

in the heat : — v. i., to lie in the 

sun or warmth. 
Bask-et (bask'it),n. A vessel made 

of twigs, rushes, or splinters. 
Blss, n. A mat; the lowest part 

in music; a fish; a tree. 
Bass'es, n. pi. 
-Bass-Be-liep ( x bas-re-leef ), n. 



Sculpture, the figures of which 
project but little. 

BAS-SET(bas / sit),n.A game at cards. 

Bas-s66n', n. A musical wind-in- 
strument. 

Bass-Vi-ol. See base-viol. 

Baste, v. t. To beat with a stick ; 
to drip butter upon meat on the 
spit ; to sew lightly. 

Bast'ing, p. prs, 

Bas-ti-nade fbas-te-nade'), \ 

*Bas-ti-na-do ( > bas-te-na / d6), j 
n. A Turkish punishment of 
beating an offender on the soles 
of his feet: — v. t., to beat; to 
cudgel. 

-^Bas-ti-na'ding, p. prs. 

*Bas-tion (bas'tshiin), n. A huge 
mass of earth standing out from 
a rampart ; a bulwark. 

Bat, n. A heavy stick used in 
playing cricket ; a winged ani- 
mal resembling a mouse. 

Batch (batsh), n. The quantity 
of bread baked at a time ; any 
quantity made at once ; a lot. 

BATCH'ES, 71. pi. 

Bate, v. t. To lessen a demand ; to 
lower the price, cut off; to abate. 

Ba'ting, p. prs. 

BATE'FtJL, a. Contentious. 

*Bat-eatt (bat-6'), n. A long, 
light boat. 

*Bat-eaux (bat-6z'), n. pi. 

Bath (bkth or h&th), n. A place to 
bathe in ; act of bathing ; a He- 
brew measure of 7.5 gallons. 

Baths (baTHz or bamz), n. pi. 

Bathe (baTHe), v. t. To wash in 
a bath; to soften; to wash. 

*Ba'thing, p. prs. 

Bat'let, n. A square piece of 
wood used in beating linen. 

*Ba-ton (ba-tong'), ) n. A staff 

Ba-toon (ba-tOOn'), J or club; a 
marshal's staff; a badge of honor. 

*-BAT-TAi-LOUs(bat'ta N lus),a. War- 
like ; with military appearance. 

*Bat-tal-ia (bat-tale'ya), n. Tne 
order of battle. 

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BAY 



Fate, far, fan, fat- 



BEA 
-me, me't — pine, pin- 



-n6, m6ve, 



BEA 



*Bat-tal-ion (bat-tal'yun), n. 
A division of an army ; a body 
of forces : a troop. 

Bat-ten (bat'tn), v. t. To fatten, 
make fat : — v. i. 9 to grow fat ; to 
live luxuriously. [364-19.] 

Bat-ter (bat'tur), v. t. To beat 
down ; to dull ; to wear out : — 
«., a mixture of ingredients 
beaten together. 

Bat-ter-y (bat'turVe), n. The 
frame upon which cannons are 
mounted ; a violent assault. 

*Bat'ter n ies, n. pi. 

Bat-tle (bat'tl), n. A fight ; an 
encounter between opposite arm- 
ies : — v. i.f to contend in bat- 
tle; to dispute. 

*Bat'tling, p. prs. 

*Bat-tle-door (bat'tlMore), n. 
An instrument to strike a ball 
or shuttlecock. 

Bat-tle-ment (bat'trment), n. A 
wall with open places or embra- 
sures ; a breastwork. 

Bav'In, n. A stick ; a fagot. 

Baw-ble ) (baw'bl),n. A gewgaw; 

Bau-ble J a trifle. [353-4.] 

Bawd, n. A lewd person. 

Baw-di-ly (baw'del^), ad. Ob- 
scenely. 

Baw-di-ness (baw'd^n&s), n. Ob- 
sceneness; lewdness. 

Baw-dry (baw'dr&), n. Unchaste 
language; obscenity. 

Baw'dries, n. pi. 

Baw-dy (baw'd&), a. [bawdier 
— bawdiest.] Obscene, filthy, 
unchaste. 

Bawl, v. i. To hoot, cry out; to 
shout: — v.t, to proclaim as a crier. 

Bay (ba), a. Reddish : — n., an 
opening into the land ; the state 
of any thing surrounded by ene- 
mies ; a tree : — v. i. } to bark as 
a dog ; to shut in ; to surround. 

Bay-ou (bl'66), n. A narrow outlet 
of a lake or river. 

Bay-salt (ba'salt), n. Salt made 
of sea-water. 
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*Ba-yon-et (ba'yun^et), n. A 
short sword fixed at the end of 
a musket : — v. t. y to stab with 
the bayonet. 

*Ba-zaar (ba-zar'), n. An Eastern 
market-place. 

*Bdell-ium (del'yum), n. An 
aromatic gum. 

Be, v. i. [am — was — been.] To 

exist; to have some certain 

state, condition, or quality; to 

become ; to remain. 

^t* Be in all of its moods and 

tenses may be used as an 

auxiliary. It is the basis of 

the passive voice. 

Beach (beetsh), n. The shore ; the 
strand: — i?.£.,to strand on a beach. 

Beach'es, n. pi. and^rs. t. 3. 

*Bea-con (be'kn), n. Something 
raised on an eminence to give 
notice of danger ; a light-house. 

Bead (beed), n. A small perforated 
globe or ball worn about the 
neck for ornament; any globu- 
lar body ; a round moulding. 

*Bea-dle (be'dl), n. A messenger or 
petty officer belonging to a court, 
parish, or college ; a crier. 

Bea-gle (be'gl), n. A small hound. 

Beak (beek), n. The bill of a bird; 
a thing ending in a point. 

Beak-ed (beek'^d), a. Having a 
beak; pointed. 

*Beak-er (b&ek'ur), w. A drink- 
ing-cup. 

Beam (be&m), n. Any long and 
large piece of timber that sup- 
ports a building ; part of a bal- 
ance ; a ray of light ; a part of a 
loom : — v. i. f to emit rays ; to 
shine. [diant, emitting rays. 

Beam-y (b&em'e), a. Shining, ra- 

BEAN(be^n),n. A garden vegetable. 

Bear (bare), v. t. [bare — born.] 
To bring forth ; [bore — borne] 
to suffer; to undergo, endure; 
to carry ; to convey : — v. ?'., to 
suffer pain; to be patient; to 
press (ap.p. — up, upon, with) : — 



«., a rough, savage animal; a 
constellation ; a broker who de- 
presses the value of stocks. 

Bear-ing (bare'ing), n. The place 
of any thing with respect tosome- 
thing else ; gesture, behavior. 

Beard (beerd), n. The hair that 
grows on the lips and chin ; the 
awns upon grain ; a barb on an 
arrow : — v. t., to take or pluck 
by the beard; to oppose to the 
face; to defy. 

Beard-ed (beerd'ed), a. Having 
a beard ; having awns ; barbed. 

Beard-less (beerd'l£s), a. With- 
out a beard ; youthful. 

*Bear-er (bare'ur), n. A carrier ; 
a supporter. 

Beast (beest), n. An irrational 
animal; a brute; a brutal man. 

*Beast-li-ness (beest'leWs), m 
Brutality ; filthiness. 

Beast-ly (beest'le), a. Brutal; 
having the nature of beasts. 

Beat (beet), v. t. [beat — beaten 
or beat.] To strike; to bruise ; 
to conquer; to surpass; to tread 
a path : — v. i., to move in a pul- 
satory manner; to throb; to sail 
against the wind; to dash, as a 
storm ; to be in motion : — n., a 
stroke ; manner of striking ; 
pulsation. 

Beat-ing (beet'ing), n. Correc- 
tion by blows; act of sailing 
against the wind. 

BEAT'EN, p. prf. of BEAT. 

Beat-er (beet'ur),n. The one who, 

or the thing which, beats. 
BE-A-TiF-ic( x be-a-tifik),a.Blissful. 
*BE-A-TiF-i-cALLY(^b^-a-tIfe v kal- 

\h), ad. In a blissful manner. 
Be-at-i-fi-ca-tion (be^at-e-fe-ka'- 

shun), n. An act of the Pope, 

declaring a deceased person 

blessed in heaven. 
Be-at-i-fy (be. at'eYi), v. t. [prs. 

t. 3, beatifies.] To bless; to 

make happy in heaven. 
Be-at'i v fi-ed, p. prf. 



BEC 



BED 

n5r, n&t — tube, tub, bull — 611, — p6und — thin, THis. 



BEF 



*Be-at-i-tude (be-at'e x tude), n. 

Blessedness, felicity, happiness. 
*Beau (b6), n. A man of dress; 

a lady's attendant. 

f]? AU * j(b6ze),n.^. 
*Beaux J v " r 

Beau-ish (b6'lsh), a. Foppish, gay. 

Beau-I-de-al ('bo-1-de'al), n. An 

ideal model of perfection. 
* x Beaus-I-de'al, n. pi. 
*Beau-te-otts (bu'tshe x us), a. 

Fair, elegant in form, handsome. 
BEAU-TE-ous-LY(bu / tsh^us-le),ac?. 

In a beauteous manner. 
BEAU-TE-ous-?fEss(bu / tshe x us-n^s) 

n. The state of being beauteous. 
Beau-ti-ful (bu'te^ful), a. Fair, 

elegant. 
*BEAU-Ti-FrL-LY(bu'te'ful-le),ad 

In a beautiful manner ; elegantly. 
Beatj-ti-ful-ness (bu'te N ful-n^s), 

n. The quality of being beautiful. 
*Beau-ti-fy (bu'te v fi), v. t. [prs. 

t. 3, beautifies.] To adorn, 

embellish ; to decorate. 
Beau'tiVied, p. prf. 
Beau-ty (bu/te), n. That assem- 
blage of graces which pleases 

the senses; a particular grace; 

a beautiful person. 
*Beau'ties, n. pi. 
Beatj-ty-Spot (bu/te^sp&t), n. A 

spot or patch placed to heighten 

beauty. 
Bea-ver (bee'vur), n. An animal 

valued for its fur; a hat made 

of the fur. 
Be-calm (be-kam'), v - *• To still ; 

to quiet ; to appease ; to keep a 

ship from motion ; to quiet the 
Be-came',ps£. £. of become, [mind. 
*Be-cause (be-kawz'), con. c. For 

this reason ; for; on this account. 
Be-chance (be-tshanse'), v. i. To 

befall ; to happen to. 
*Be-chan'cing, p. prs. 
Beck (bek), n. A sign with the 

head; a nod; a nod of com- 
mand : — v. t., to make a sign 

with the head. 



Beck-on (bek'kn), v. i. To make 
a sign to : — n., a beck, a nod.f 

Be-cloud (be-klMd'), v. t. To 
obscure; to darken. 

Be-come (be-kum')> v. t. [became 
— become.] To appear in a man- 
ner suitable to something; to 
suit; to befit: — v. i., to enter 
into some state or condition; to 
be made ; to be the fate or end of. 

*Be-com'ing, p. prs. : — a., grace 
ful, fit, suitable, proper. [321-19.] 

*BE-coM-iNG-LY(be-kum r ingHe)ac?. 
After a becoming manner; fitly, 

Be-com-ing-ness (be-kum'ing^n^s) 
n. Propriety; decency; fitness. 

Bed, n. Something to sleep on ; 
bank of earth raised in a garden ; 
the channel of a river; a layer 
or stratum : — v. t., to place in bed ; 
to plant or sow in a bed ; to lay 
in order, in strata. 

Bed'ding, p. prs. : — n., the mate- 

Bed'ded, p. prf. [rials of a bed. 

Be-daub (be-dawb'), v. t. To be- 
smear; to daub over. 

Bed-cham-ber (bM'tshameHmr), 
n. A room appropriated for a bed. 

*BEP-cLOTHEs(be : d / kl6THzeorbe : d'- 
kl6ze), n.pl. Coverlets,<£c. spread 
over a bed. 

Be-deck (be-de'k'), v. t. To or- 
nament, to adorn, to deck. 

Be-dew (be-du'), v. t. To moisten 
gently, as with fall of dew. 

Bed-fel-low (be i d'feT16), n. One 
that lies in the same bed. 

Be-dim', v. t. To obscure ; to cloud, 
darken ; to make dim. 

Be-dim'ming, p. prs. 
Be-dim'med, p. prf. 

Be-diz'en, v. t. To deck gaudily. 

BED-LAM(b£d'lum),n. A madhouse. 

BED-LAM-iTE(b^d / lum x ite)?j. A mad- 
man ; a lunatic ; a noisy person. 

Bed'p6st, n. The post at the cor- 
ner of the bedstead. 

Be-drag-gle (be-drag'gl), v. t. 
To soil the clothes with mud. 

*Be-drag'gling, p. prs. 



Be-drench (be-dre'nsh'), v. t. 

[prs. t. 3, BEDRENCHES.] To 

drench, soak. 
Bed-rid (bed'rld), ) 

Bed-rid-den (bed'ridMn), J a ' 
Confined to the bed by age or 

sickness. 
Be-drop (be-dr6p'), v. t. To mark 

or sprinkle with drops. 
*Be-drop'ping, p. prs. 
Be-drop'ped, p. prf. 
*Bed-stead (bed'stM), n. The 

frame supporting the bed. 
Bed'tIme, n. The hour of rest. 
Be-D"ust',v.£. To sprinkle with dust. 
Bee, n. The animal or insect that 

makes honey. 
Beech (beetsh), n. A forest-tree. 
Beech'es, n. pi. 
*Beech-en (bee'tshn), a. Made 

of beech; belonging to the beech. 
Beef, n. An ox, a bull, a cow; 

the flesh of an ox, &o. 
Beeves (beevz), n. pl. y which see. 
Beef-Eat-er (beefeet x ur), n. A 

yeoman of the king's guard ; 

one who eats beef. 
Bee'-Hive, n. The case or box in 

which bees are kept. 
Bee-Mas-ter (bee'mas'tur), w. 

One that keeps bees. 
Been (bin), p. prf. of be. [hops. 
Beer, n. Liquor made of malt and 
BEET,n. The name of a garden-root. 
Bee-tle (bee'tl), n. An insect ; a 

heavy mallet : — v. i., to jut out ; 

to project. 
Bee-tle -brow-ed (bee'trbrMd), 

Having prominent brows. 
Beet'ling, p. prs. Projecting ; 

hanging over. [61-13.] 
Beeves (beevz), n. pi. of beef 

Cattle; oxen. 

Be-FALI/, V. t. [BEFELL — BEFAL- 
LEN.] To happen to : — v. L, to 
happen ; to come to pass. 
Be-fal'ling, p. prs. 
Be-fIt', v. t. To suit ; to become. 
&Be-fit'ting, p. prs. 
Be-fit'ted, p. prf 

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BEG 



BEI 

Fate, fir, fill, fit — m&, met — pine, pin — no, move, 



BEL 



Be-f66l', v. t. To infatuate ; to 

make a fool of. 
Be-f6re', prp. Farther onward in 

place; in the front of; in the 

presence of; preceding in time ; 

in preference to : — ad., sooner 

than; previously to ; hitherto. 
Be-f6re'hand, ad. In a state of 

anticipation ; previously ; at first. 
*Be-f6re'time, ad. Formerly, 

before. 
BE-Fdtjri/, v.t. To make foul ; to soil. 
#Be-friend (be-frend'), v. t. To be 

kind to ; to favor ; to assist. 
Beg, v. i. To live upon alms :— 

v. t., to ask, seek by petition 

to entreat; to implore. 
Beg'ging, p. prs. 
*Beg'ged, p. prf. 
Be-gan', pst. t. of begin. 
Be-get', v. t. [begot or begat— 

begotten or begot.] To gene 

rate ; to produce. 
*Be-get'ting, p. prs, 
Be-gat', pst. t. of beget. 
*Be-get-ter (b^-get'tiir), n. One 

who begets or produces. 
Beg-gar (beg'giir), n. One who 

lives by begging : — v. t., to reduce 

to beggary, empoverish ; to ruin. 
*BEG-GAR-Li-NESS(beg'gur N le-nes) 

n. The state of being beggarly ; 

meanness ; poverty. 
Beg-gar-ly (beg'gur v le), a. Mean, 

poor, indigent ; stingy. 
*Beg-gar-y (beg'gur x re), n. In- 
digence, great want, poverty. 

Be-g!n', V. i. [BEGAN — BEGUN.] 

To enter upon something new ; 

to commence : — v. t., to do the 

first act of any thing; to enter 

upon ; to originate. 
*BE-GiN'NiNG,£>.prs. : — n., the first 

cause ; the first part or state. 
Be-gin-ner (be-gin'nur), n. One 

who begins. 
Be-gird (be-gSrd'), v. t. [begird- 

ED Or BEGIRT — BEGIRDED Or BE- 
GIRT.] To gird; to bind around; 
to surround ; to shut in. 
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Be-gone (be-g6n' or be-gawn'), in. 

Go away ! depart ! hence ! 
Be -got', pst. t. and p. prf. of 

beget. 
*Be-got'ten, p. prf. of beget. 
Be-grudge (be-grddje'), v. t. To 

envy the possession of. 
Be-grudg'ing, p. pi'8. 
*Be-guile (be-gile'), v. t. To 

mislead by artifice; to delude; 

to deceive; to amuse, (ap. p. — 

of.) [96-3.] [218-14.] 
*Be-guil'ing, p. prs. 

Be-GUN', p. prf. of BEGIN. 

*Be-half (be-haf or be-haf), n. 
Favor ; cause ; vindication, sup- 
port; account. 

Be-hAve', v. t. To carry; to con- 
duct : — v. %., to act ; to conduct 
one's self : — used with the recip- 
rocal compound personal pro- 
noun as the object ; as, the boy 
behaves himself. 

Be-ha'ving, p. prs. 

*Be-hav-ior (be-have'yur), 
Manner of conducting one's self; 
conduct, deportment. 

Be-head (be-hed'), v. t. To cut 
off the head ; to decapitate. 

Be-held', prs. t. and p. prf. of 

BEHOLD. 

Be-he-moth (be'he x m6^), n. The 
river-horse, hippopotamus. 

Be-hest', n. Command, direction. 

Be-h1nd', prp. At the back of an- 
other ; on the back ; inferior to : 
— ad., backward ; in the rear. 

s-Be-hind'hand, ad. In arrears; 
backward in place or action. 

Be-h6ld', v.t . [beheld — beheld.] 
To view, to see, to observe. 

Be-hold-en (be-h61'dn), a. Bound 
in gratitude ; obliged. [tator. 

Be-hold-er (be-h61d'ur), n. Spec- 

Be-h66f', n. Profit, advantage. 

Be-hoove (be-h66v'), v. i. To be 
fit for ; to be necessary to.f 

Be-hoov'ing, p. prs. 

Be-ing (bee'ing), n. Existence ; 
a person ; a living creature. 



Be-la-bor (be-la'bur), v. t. To 
beat, to thump; to ply vigorously. 

Be-la-ted (be-la'ted), a. Too 
late ; benighted. 

Be-lay (be-la'), v. t. [belayed or 

BELAID — BELAYED Or BELAID.] 

To block up ; to lie in wait for ; 

to fasten. 
BELCH(belsh),v.t.To eject wind from 

the stomach : — a., act of belching. 
Belch'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 
Bel'dam, n. An old woman; a hag. 
*Be-lea-guer (be-le'gur), v. t. To 

besiege; to block up a place. 
Bel-fry (bel'fre), n. The place 

where bells are rung. 
*Bel'fries, n. pi. 
Be-lie (be-li/), v. t. To charge with 

falsehood ; to calumniate. 
*Be-ly'ing, p. prs. 
Be-lief (be-leeP ), n. Credit given 

to evidence ; act of believing ; 

persuasion, creed, opinion, faith. 
Be-liev-a-ble (be-leev'a N bl), a. 

Credible; that may be believed. 
Be-lieve (be-leev'), v. t. To credit 

evidence; to trust; to think true : 

— v. i., to have faith or belief ; to 

exercise faith in. (up. p. — in, on.) 
*Be-liev'ing, p. prs. 
BE-LiEV-iNG-LY(be-leev'lng' v ]e),a^. 

After a believing manner. 
Be-lIke', ad. Probably, perhaps. 
Bell, n. A hollow sounding ves- 
sel of cast metal. 
Bel-la-d6n'na, n. A poisonous 

plant ; the deadly nightshade. 
- ;: 'Belle (bel), n. A gay young lady. 

' JC 'BEL-LES-LET-TRES(bIl-let / tUr),«. 

Polite literature, as rhetoric, &c.f 

Bell-found-er (beTfoiind'ur), n 
One who casts bells. 

*"Bel-lig-e-rent (bel-lij'eYent), a. 
Waging war : — w.,a nation at war. 

Bell-man (bel'man), n. A bell- 
ringer ; a public crier. 

Bell'men, n. pi. 

Bell-Met-al (beTmetftl), n. An 
alloy of copper and tin used for 
making bells. 



BEN 



BEN 

n5r, nSt — tube, tub, bull— 6il — pMnd— thin, this. 



BER 



Bel-low (bel'16), v. i. To make a 
noise as a bull ; to vociferate ; to 
roar : — n., a loud outcry ; a roar. 

*Bel-lows (bel'lus), n.pl. An in- 
strument used to blow the fire. 

Bell-Weth-er (bel'weTH^ur), n. 
A 6heep which carries a bell, 
leading the flock. 

Bel-ly (bel'le), n. That part of 
the body which contains the 
bowels : — v. i., to hang out ; to 
bulge out. 

Bel'lies, n.pl. and prs. t. 3. 

*Bel'li-ed, p. prf. 

Be-l6ng', v. i. To be the property 
of ; to have relation to ; to per- 
tain to. (ap. p. — to.) 

**Be-lov-ed (be-luv'ed), a. Much 
loved, dear : — (be-luvd') p. prf., 
loved. 

Be-low (be-16')> prp. Under in 
place ; not so high ; inferior in 
dignity; unworthy of: — ad., in 
a lower place ; on earth. 

Belt, n. A girdle ; a sash ; a zone : 
— v. t, to gird with a belt. 

Be-mIre', v. t. To drag in the mire. 

Be-mi'ring, p. pr8. 

Be-moan (be-m6ne'), v. t. To la- 
ment, bewail. 

Be-moan-er (be-in6ne'ur), n. A 
lamenter. 

Bench (bensh), n. A seat; a seat 
of justice ; the body of judges. 

Bench/es, n. pi. [261-27.] 

Bench-er (bensh'ur), n. A senior 
in the society of the inns of court. 

Bend, v. t. [bent or bended — 
bent or bended.] To make 
crooked ; to incline ; to subdue : 
— v. %., to be crooked ; to yield : 
— n., a flexure, crook, curve, 
incurvation. 

Bend-a-ble (bendTbl), a. Pos- 
sible to be bent. 

BEND-ER(b£nd'ur)n.One who bends. 

Be-neath (b£-neeTH'or be-nee^'), 
prp. Under, lower in place ; lower 
in rank, excellence, or dignity: 
— ad., in a lower place, below. 



*Ben-e-dic-tion (^ben-e-dlk'shun ) 
n. A blessing; an invocation 
of blessings. [246.] 

BEN-E-FAc-TioN^ben-e-fak'shun), 
n. The act of conferring a bene 
fit; donation; gratuity. 

Ben-e-fac-tor pben-e-fak'tur), n, 
He that confers a benefit. [54-6.] 

*Ben-e-f ac-tress fbSn-e-fak'- 
tres), n. A female who confers 
a benefit. 

^en-e-fac'tress-es, n. pi. 

*Ben-e-fice (beVe v fls), n. An 
ecclesiastical living. 

Ben-e-fi-ced (ben'e^fist), 
Having a benefice. 

*Be-nef-i-cence (b^-nefe^sense), 
n. Kindness; charity; active 
goodness. 

Be-nef-i-cent (be-nefe^sent), a. 
Kind, doing good, liberal, gen- 
erous. [187-18.] 

Ben-e-fi-cial (^ben-e-fish'al), a, 
Advantageous, profitable ; con- 
ferring benefits. [63-30.] [231-3.] 

Ben-e-fi-cial-ly ( v be , n-e-flsh'al- 
^le),ac?.Advantageously,usefully. 

*Ben-e-fi-cia-ry ( x be 1 n-£-fish'ya 
v re), n. He that is in possession of 
a benefice ; a person benefited : — 
a., holding something in subor- 
dination to another. 

n Ben-e-fi'cia x ries, n.pl. 

Ben'eVit, n. A kindness; advan- 
tage, use, profit: — v. t., to do 
good to : — v. %., to gain advan- 
tage ; to profit. 

*Be-nev-o-lence (be-no 1 v^lense), 
n. Disposition to do good ; kind- 
ness ; the good done. [27-8.] 

Be-nev'6 v lent, a. Kind, having 
good will, humane. 

*Be-night (be-nlte'), v. t. To in- 
volve in darkness ; to overtake 
with night. 

*Be-nign (be-nlne'), a* Generous, 
kind, liberal,wholesome. [182-19] 

Be-nig'nant, a. Kind, gracious. 
[380-17.] 

Be-nig-ni-ty (be-nlg'ne v te), n. 



Graciousness, actual kindness; 
goodness of heart. [142.] 

*Be-nig'ni x ties, n. pi. 

Be-nign-ly (be-nine'le), ad. Fa- 
vorably, kindly, graciously. 

*Ben-i-son (ben'eVn), n. Blessing, 
benediction. 

Bent, pst. t. and p. prf. of bend : 
— n., the state of being bent; de- 
clivity ; tendency ; fixed purpose. 

*Be-numb (be-num')> v> t. To make 
torpid ; to stupefy. 

*Ben-z6!n', n. A medicinal kind 
of resin. 

Be-pinch (be-plnsh'), v. t. [prs. 
t. 3, bepinches.] To mark with 
pinches. 

*Be-queath (be-kweeTH r ), v. t. To 
leave by will; to devise. f 

*Be-quest (be-kwest')> n. Some- 
thing left by will ; a legacy. 

Be-rate', v. t. To scold or abuse. 

Be-ra'ting, p. pre. 

Be-reave (be-reev'), v. t. [bereft 

Or BEREAVED — BEREFT OT BE- 
REAVED.] To deprive of; to 
take away ; to make destitute. 
(ap. jo.— of.) [64-36.] 

Be-reav'ing,/). prs. 
Be-reave-ment (be-reev'ment), 
n. Act of bereaving; depriva- 
tion ; loss. 

Be-reft', pst. t. and p. prf. of be- 
reave. 

Ber'ga x m6t, n. A kind of pear; 
an essence or perfume. 

Be-rhyme (be-rlmeO, v. t. To 

celebrate in rhyme. 
;j Be-rhy'ming, p. prs. 

Ber-lin', n. A kind of coach. 

Ber-ry (ber're), n. Any small 
fruit containing seeds. 

Ber'ries, n. pi. 
Ber-ri-ed (beVrid), a. Fur- 
nished with berries. 

Berth (berth), n. A ship's station ; 
a sleeping-place in a ship ; em- 
ployment; station. 

*Ber-yl (beVrll), n. A precious 
stone. 

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BES 



BET 

Fate, far, fill, fat — me, me't — pine, pin — no, mSve, 



BEV 



Be-seech (b£-se£tsh'), v, t. [be- 
sought—besought.] [pre. t. 3 
beseeches.] To entreat, suppli- 
cate, beg, ask earnestly. [147-12.] 

Be-seem', v. i. To become, to be fit. 

Be-SET', V. t. [BESET BESET.] To 

besiege ; to hem in ; to perplex, 
waylay, harass ; to surround. 

*Be-set'ting, p. prs. [out of. 

BE-sh)E',£>rp. At the side of; near: 

Be-sides (be-sldez'), ad. More- 
over ; distinct from : — prp., over 
and above. 

Be-siege (be-s&eje'), v. t. To lay 
siege to, beset with armed forces ; 

*Be-sie'ging, p. prs. [to hem in. 

Be-sie-ger (be-see'jur), n. One 
who besieges. [daub ; to soil. 

Be-smear (b£-sm£erO, v. t. To 

*Be-smirch (be-sniertsh'), v. t. 
[prs.t. 3, besmirches.] To soil. 

Be-sm6ke', v. t. To dry with smoke. 

Be-smo'king, p. prs. 

Be -smut', v. t. To blacken with 
smoke or soot. 

*Be-smut'ting, p. prs. 

BE-SMUT'TED, p. prf. 

*Be-som (b&'zum), n. A broom 

made of twigs. 
Be-s6t', v. t. To infatuate; to 

stupefy ; to make foolish. 
"*Be-sot'ting, p. prs. 
Be-sot'ted, p. prf. 
*Be-sought (be-sawf), pst. t. and 

p. prf. of BESEECH. 

Be-span-gle (be-spang'gl), v. t. 
To adorn with spangles. 

Be-spang'ling, p. prs. 

Be-spat-ter (be-spat'tur), v. t. 
To spot or sprinkle with dirt 
or water. 

*Be-speak (b&-speek'), v. t. [be- 
spoke — bespoken.] To speak 
for any thing beforehand ; to be- 
token ; to speak to ; to forebode. 

Ce-speak-er (be-speek'ur), n. 
One that bespeaks any thing. 

Be-spice (be-spise'), v. t. To 
season with spices. 

*Be-spi'cing, p. prs. 
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Be-spit', v. t. To daub with spittle. 
Be-spit'ting, p. prs. 
Be-spoke', pst. t. of bespeak. 

Be-SPO'kEN, p. prf. of BESPEAK. 

Be-sp6t', v. t. To mark with spots, 

*Be-spot'ting, p. prs. 

Be-spot'ted, p. prf. 

Be-spread (be-spreW), v. t. [be- 
spread — bespread.] To spread 
over ; to cover. 

Be-sprink-le (b£-sprlngk'kl), v. t 
To sprinkle over. 

*Be-sprink'ling, p. prs. 

Best, a. [sup. of good.] Most 
good, perfect : — ad., in the high 
est degree of goodness. 

*Bes-tial (beVtshal), a. Belong- 
ing to a beast; brutal, filthy, 
carnal. 

Bes-ti-al-i-ty ( x bes-tshe-al'leHe) 
n. The quality of beasts; bru- 
tality ; a crime. 

^Bes-ti-alVties, n. pi. 

Bes-tial-ize (bes'tshaPize), v. t. 
To make like a beast. 

Bes'tiaiA-zing, p. prs. 

Be-stick (be-stlk'), v. t. [bestuck 
bestuck.] To stick over with. 

Be-stir (be-stur'), v. t. To put 
into vigorous action ; to hasten. 

*"Be-stir'ring, p. prs. 

Be-stir'red, p. prf. 

Be-stow (b£-st6'), v. t. To give, 
confer upon ; to impart, (ap. p. 
— on, upon.) 

Be-stow-al (be-st&'al), n. Act of 
bestowing. 

Be-stow-er (b£-st6'ur), n. Giver, 
disposer. 

BE-STRIDf/, V. t. [BESTRODE — BE- 
STRIDDEN.] To stride over any 
thing ; to step over. 

Be-stri'ding, p. prs. 

Be-stuck', pst. t. and p. prf. of 

BESTICK. 

Be-stud (be-stud'), v. t. To adorn 

with studs. 
Bet, n. A wager: — v. t. [bet — 

bet], to wager ; to pledge as a 
Bet'ting, p.pr8. [wager. 



Bil-TAKE', V. t. [BETOOK — BE- 

TAKEN.] To have recourse to ; 
to apply ; to mo 

Be-ta'king, p. prs. 

BE-TA'KEN, p. prf. of BETAKE. 

Be-think (be-tf/rfngk'), v. i. [be- 
thought — bethought.] To re- 
call to mind. 

Be-t1de', v. t. To happen to, be- 
fall : — v. %., to come to pass. 

Be-ti'ding, p. prs. 

Be-time (be-time'),. \ ad. Season- 

Be-times (be-tlmz'), J ably; early, 
soon. 

Be-to-ken (be-t6'kn), v. t. To 
signify ; to foreshow by signs ; 
to denote. 

Be-TOOK', pst. t. Of BETAKE. 

Be-tray (be-tra'), v. t. To give 
into the hands of enemies ; to 
divulge a secret; to entrap. 
(ap. p. — to a person, into a 
thing.) [32-9.] [283-12.] 

Be-tray-al (be-tra'al), n. Act of 
betraying; breach of trust. 

*Be-tray-er (be-tra'ur), n. One 
who betrays; a traitor. [217-5.] 

Be-trim', v. t. To deck, to dress. 

*Be-trim'ming, p. prs. 

Be-trim'med, p. prf. 

*Be-troth (be-tr6fA'), v. t. To 
contract in order to marriage; 
to affiance, (ap. p. — to.) 

Bet-ter (bet'tur), a. [com. of 
good.] Having good qualities 
in a greater degree than an- 
other ; superior : — ad. [com. of 
well], well in a greater degree : 
— n., a superior: — v. t. t to im- 
prove ; to meliorate. 

*Bet-tor (bet'tur), n. One who 
lays bets or wagers. 

Bet-ty (bet'te), n. An instrument 
to break open doors. 

Bet / ties, n. pi. 

Be-tween', prp. In the interme- 
diate space ; belonging to two ; 
from one to another ; betwixt. 

; -Bev-el (beVil), n. In masonry 
and joinery, a kind of square ; 



BIB 



n5r, n&t- 



BI0 

-tube, tub, bull— 611- 



-p6und — *7?in, this. 



BIL 



any angle not a right angle : — a., 
sloping : — v.t.to form with a slant. 

*BEV-ER-AGE(b^v / ur r ije), n. Drink, 
liquor to be drunk. 

*Bev-y (bev've), n. A flock of 
birds ; a company ; a crowd. 

*Bev'ies, n. pi. 

Be-wail (be-wale') ? v. t. To be- 
moan, to express grief, to lament. 

Be-wAre', v. i. [defective.'] To 
regard with caution ; to take care. 

Be-wil-der (be-wll'dur), v. t. To 
lead into error ; to perplex ; to 
mislead; to puzzle. [68-4.] 

Be-witch (be-wltsb/), v. t. [prs. 
t. 3, bewitches.] To injure by 
witchcraft; to fascinate. 

Be-witch-er-y (be-wltsh/urVe), n. 
Fascination, charm. 

^'Be-witch'er^ies, n.pl. 

*Be-wray (be-ra'), v. t. To betray, 
discover perfidiously. 

*Bey (ba), n. A Turkish governor. 

Be-y6nd', prp. Before ; at a dis- 
tance not reached; on the farther 
side of; out of the reach of; 
above : — ad., at a distance. 

Bi-as (bl'as), n. Weight lodged on 
one side of a bowl ; propensity ; 
inclination ; partiality [381-26] : 
— v. t., to incline to some side; 
to influence. 

Bi'as v es, ) 7 j + » 

Bl'ASS^E S ,j n -^ aild ^ S ^- 3 - 



Bi'as x ing, \ 
*Bi'ass'ing,J- p * 



prs. 



Bi'as-ed, ) - 

*B 1 'ASS-ED, \r-Ff- 

B!b, n. A small piece of cloth worn 
under the chins of infants. 

BiB-BER(blb'bur), n. A tippler, a sot. 

Bi-ble (bl'bl), n. The volume of 
the Holy Scriptures. 

Bib-li-cal (blb'le'kal), a. Rela- 
ting to the Bible. 

*Bib-li-og-ra-pher ( r b!b-l^-6g'- 
gra'fur), n. A transcriber ; one 
versed in the history of books. 

Bib-li-o-ma-ni-a ( x blb-le-6-ina'ne- 
x a), n. A rage for collecting books. 



*Bib-li-o-ma-ni-ac ( N blb-le-6-ma' 
ne x ak), n. One who has a rage 
for collecting books. 

*Bib-li-oth-e-cal ( x blb-l£-&<7//6- 
v kal), a. Belonging to a library 

*Bib-u-lous (bib'uMs), a. Apt 
to imbibe ; absorbing ; spongy. 

Bice (blse), n. A light-blue paint. 

Bick-er (bik'kur), v. i. To fight 
about trifles ; to skirmish ; to 
quiver. [misher. 

Bick-er-er (blk'kur^ur), n. A skir- 

*Bi-cor-nous (bi-k6r'nus),a. Hav- 
ing two horns. 

*Bi-cor-po-ral (bi-kdr'p6Val), a. 
Having two bodies. 

Bid, v. t. [bid or bade — bidden 
or bid.] To desire; to com- 
mand ; to order ; to offer, pro- 
pose ; to declare ; to invite. 

Bid'ding, p. prs. : — n., command, 
order, invitation. 

Bid-der (bid'dur), n. One who 
bids or offers a price. 

BIde, v. t. To endure ; to suffer ; to 
wait for: — v. i. [bode or bided 
— bode or bided], to dwell; to 
live ; to remain in a place. 

Bi'ding, p. prs. 

BI-den'tal, a. Having two teeth. 

*Bi-en-ni-al (bi-en'ne x al), a. 
Continuing two years. 

Bi-en-ni-al-ly (bl-en'n3-ari£), ad. 
Once in two years. 

*Bier (beer), n. A hand-carriage 
for conveying the dead to the 
grave. [152-22.] 

*Bies-tings (bees'tlngz), n. The 
first milk given by a cow. 

*Bif-e-rous (bifeVus), a. Bear- 
ing fruit twice a year. 

Bi-fid (bl'fld), a. Two-cleft ; hav- 
ing two parts. 

Bi-FOLD(bl'f61d),a.Twofold,double. 

*Bi-fur-ca-ted (bl-fur'ka x ted), a. 
Having two branches or forks. 

Bi-F[jR-CA-TiON( N bl-fur-ka , shun),ri. 
A forking into two branches. 

B!g, a. [bigger — biggest.] Great, 
large, swollen, fraught. 



B!g'a\m!st, n. One that has com- 
mitted bigamy. 

Big-a-my (blg'aW), n. The 
crime of having two wives or 
husbands at once. 

*Big'a^mies, n. pi. 

Big'gIn, n. A child's cap ; a 
small wooden vessel, 

BIg'ness, n. Greatness; bulk. 

Big-ot (blg'ut), n. A man unrea- 
sonably devoted to some party, 
creed, or opinion. 

*Big-ot-ed (blg'utfed), a. Blindly 
prepossessed in favor of some 
creed or opinion, (op. p. — to.) 

Big-ot-ry (big'utYe), n. Blind 
zeal; prejudice; perverse at- 
tachment to opinions. [105-1.] 
[281-25.] 

*Big'ot x ries, n.pl. 

*Bi-jou (b£-zh&&'), n. A jewel, 
a trinket. 

Bi-joux (be-zh6S'), n. pi. 

Bil-an-der (bll'anMur), n. A 
small merchant-vessel. 

Bil-ber-ry (bil'beVre), n. "Whor- 

*Bil'ber x ries, n.pl. [tleberry. 

B!l'b6, n. A rapier, a sword. 

*Bii/boes, n. pi. A sort of stocks 
for punishing offenders at sea. 

BIle, n. A yellow, bitter liquor 
secreted in the liver. 

*Bilge (bilje), v. i. To spring a 
leak : — n., the breadth of a ship's 
bottom ; the swell or curve in a 

Bil'ging, p. prs. [cask. 

*Bil-ia-ry (biryaVe), a. Be- 
longing to the bile. 

*Bil-ings-gate (blllngz^gate), n. 
Ribaldry, foul language. 

*Bi-lin-ghal (bi-llng'gwal), a. 
Having two tongues or languages. 

Bil-ious (bil'yus), a. Consisting 
of bile ; disordered in respect 
to the bile. 

B!lk, v. t. To cheat, defraud. 

Bill, n. The beak of a fowl ; a 
kind of hatchet; an exhibition 
of charges ; an account of mon- 
ey; draft of a law; an adver- 
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BIP 



BIS 
Fate, far, fill, fat — me, met— -pine, pin — n6, m&ve, 



BLA 



tisement: — v. %., to caress, as 
doves by joining bills; to kiss. 

Bil-let (bll'llt), n. A love-letter ; 
a note ; a small log of wood : — 
v. L, to place or quarter soldiers. 

*Bill-iards (bll'yurdz), n. pi. A 
game played with balls and cues 
upon a plane table. 

*Bil-lion (bil'yun), a. or n. By 
the French and American method 
of numeration, a number ex- 
pressed by a unit in the tenth 
place ; by the English method, a 
unit in the thirteenth place. 

Bil-low (bil'lo), n. A wave swol- 
len by the wind. 

*Bil-low-y (bilWe), a. Swelling 
like a wave ; turgid. 

B!n, n. A place in which bread, 
grain, or wine is placed. 

Bi-NA-RY(bl'na v re),a. Two; double. 

BIND, V. t. [BOUND — BOUND.] To 

confine with bonds ; to oblige or 
compel by oath or contract ; to 
gird; to inwrap; to fasten to 
any thing ; to make costive : — 
v. i., to contract; to grow hard 
or tight, (ap.p. — to, in, up,upon.) 

Bind'ing, p. prs. : — n., a bandage ; 
the cover of a book. 

Bind-er (bind'ur), n. A man who 
binds books or sheaves ; a fillet. 

Bind-er-y (blnd'urVe), n. A place 
where books are bound. 

Bin-na-cle (bin'a x kl), n. The com- 
pass-box of a ship. 

*Bi-noc-u-lar (bl-n6k'{rttir), a. 
Having, or adapted to, two eyes. 

Bi-no-mi-al (bi-n6'me x al), a. Con- 
sisting of two terms : — n., a 
quantity having two terms. 

Bi-og-ra-pher (bl-og'graYur), n. 
.A writer of biography. 

Bi-o-graph-i-cal ( x bl-6-graf e- 
v kal), a. Relating to biography .f 

Bi-og-ra-phy (bl-6g'ra x fe), n. A 
history of the life of any person. 

♦Bi-og'raVhies, n. pi. 

*Bip-ar-tite (bip'ar'tlte), a. Hav- 
ing two correspondent parts. 
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Bi-ped (bi'ped), n. An animal 

with two feet. 
*Bi-qua-drate (bl-kwa'drlt), n. 

The fourth power arising from 

the multiplication of a square 

by itself. 
Birch (burtsh), n. A tree; a rod. 
*Birch-en (biir'tshn), a. Made 

of birch. 
Bird (burd), n. A general term 

for the feathered kind; a fowl. 
Bird's-Eye (burdz'i), a. Seen 

from above. 
Bird-lime (burd'llme), n. A glutin- 
ous substance used to catch birds. 
*Bird's-Nest (burdz'nest), n. The 

place where a bird lays her eggs. 
Birth (b&rth), n. The act of coming 

into life ; extraction ; rank by 

descent. 
Birth-day (b^r^'da), n. The day 

on which any one is born ; the 

anniversary of one's birth. 
Birth-night (beV^'nlte), n. The 

night in which any one is born. 
Birth-place (ber^'plase), n. The 

place where any one is born. 
Birth-right (ber^'rite), n. The 

right derived from birth; the 

right of the first-born. 
*Bis-cuit (bis'klt), n. A kind of 

hard dry bread, made to be car- 
ried to sea. 
Bi-sect (bl-sgkt'), v. t. To divide 

into two parts. 
Bi-sec-tion (bi-sek'shun), n. The 

division of any quantity into 

two equal parts. 
Bish'op (bish'up), n. One of the 

head order of the clergy who 

has charge of a diocese. [261.] 
Bish-op-ric (bisb/upVik), n. The 

diocese of a bishop. 
*Bis-muth (blz'muth), n. A hard, 

white, brittle metallic substance. 
*Bis-sex-tile (bis-seks'til), n. 

Leap-year: — see style. 
Bi-soN(bl'sn), n. A kind of wild ox. 
Bis-T0UR-Y(b!s / tur x re),7t. A surgical 
I instrument for making incisions 



*Bis'tour v ies, n. pi. 
Bis-ter ) (bls'tur), n. A paint 
*Bis-tre J of a deep brown color. 
BIt, n. The iron of a bridle ; a 

small piece of any thing ; a coin ; 

a tool for boring : — v. t. y to put 

the bridle upon a horse ; to 

check : — pst. t. of bite. 
Bit'ting, p. prs. 
Bit'ted, p. prf 

BlTE, V. t. [BIT — BITTEN Or BIT.] 

To crush or pierce with the teeth ; 
to cheat, to trick ; to reproach : 
— n. y the seizure of any thing by 
the teeth ; a trick ; a morsel. 

Bitting, p. prs. 

Bit-ten, p. prf. [a deceiver. 

Bi-ter (bl'tur), n. One that bites ; 

Bit-ter (blt'tur), a. Having a hot, 
acrid, biting taste ; sharp, cruel, 
severe ; calamitous. 

*Bit-ter-ly (bit'tur x le), ad. With 
a bitter taste ; sharply ; sorrow- 
fully. 

Bit-ter-ness (b!t'tur v ngs), n. A 
bitter taste ; malice ; keenness 
of reproach ; sorrow, affliction. 

*Bi-tu-men (be-tu'me'n), n. An 
inflammable mineral substance ; 
mineral pitch. 

*Bi-tu-mi-nous (be-tu'me^nus), a. 
Composed of bitumen. [54-29.] 

Bi-valve (bl'valv), a. Having 
two valves : — n., a shell-fish hav- 
ing two valves, as the oyster. 

*Biv-ouac (blv'wak), n. Guard 
or watch of an army in the open 
air : — v. i. f to watch or guard. 

*Bi-zarre (be-zar'), a. Odd, fan- 
tastic, extravagant. 

Blab, n. A telltale : — v. t., to tell 
a secret, to divulge: — v. i., to 
tattle ; to tell tales. 

Blab'bing, p. prs. 

Blab'bed, p. prf 

*Blab-ber (blab'bur), n. A tattler. 

Black (blak), a. Dark, cloudy ; 
dismal ; sullen : — n., mourn inir ; 
a color; a negro : — v. t., to make 
black, blacken. 



BLA 



nor, n&t 



BLA 

-tube, tub, bull— 611- 



-pdiind — thin, THis. 



BLE 



Black-a-moor (blak'a x m&6r), n. 
A negro. 

Black-Art (blak'art)^ ». Magic. 

Black-ball (blak'ball), n. A 
composition for blacking shoes : 
— v. t., to reject by black ballots. 

BLACK-BER-RY(blak'berVe),n. The 
fruit of the bramble ; a shrub. 

*Black'ber v ries, n. pi. 

Black-bird (blak'burd), n. The 
name of a bird. 

Black-Board (blak'bord), n. A 
colored board used in schools for 
illustrating by diagrams, &c. 

Black-en (blak'kn), v. t. To make 
black, to darken, defame : — v. t., 
to grow black. 

*Black-guard (blag'gardorblag'- 
gyard), ». A vulgar, base fellow : 
— a., scurrilous, abusive: — v. t., 
to abuse with vile language. 

Black-ish (blak'kish), a. Some- 
what black. 

*Black-Lead (blak-led'), n. A 
mineral used for pencils ; plum- 
bago. 

Black-Letter (blak'letHur), n. 
The old English or modern 
Gothic letter. 

BLACK-MAiL(blak'male),n. Money 
extorted from persons under pre- 
tence of protection or exemption. 

Black-ness (blak'nes), a. Black 
color; darkness. 

Black-smith (blak'smi^), n, A 
smith that works in iron. 

Blad-der (blad'dur), n. A thin, 
membranous vessel ; a viscus ; 
a blister ; a pustule. 

Blade, n. The spire of grass ; a 
green shoot of corn ; the sharp 
part of a weapon; the flat part 
of an oar ; a gay fellow. 

Bla'ded, a. Having blades or 
spires. [blister. 

*Blain (blane), n. A pustule, a 

Blame, v. t. To charge with a 
fault; to censure: — n., imputa- 
tion of a fault ; crime, reproach, 
fault, (ap. p. — for.) 



Bla'ming, p. prs. 

*Blam-a-ble (blame'a x bl), a. Cul- 
pable, faulty, deserving censure. 

BLAM-A-BLE-NESs(blame'a x bl-nes), 
n. State of being blamable, fault. 

*Blam-a-bly (blame'a v ble), ad. 
Culpably, censurably. 

BLAME'FtJL, a. Criminal, culpable. 

Blame'less, a. Guiltless,innocent. 

:;: 'BLAME-LESS-LY(blame / les x le),ac?. 
Innocently, without blame. 

Bla-mer (bla'mur), n. A censurer. 

;;: "BLAME-woR-THY(blame r wur N THe) 
a. Culpable, blamable. 

;; -Blanc-Mange ) (bla-manj'), n. 

Blanc-Manger J A dish made 
of sago, isinglass, cinnamon, 
sugar, Iceland-moss, <fcc. boiled 
in cream. 

-Blanch (blansh), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 
blanches.] To whiten; to strip 
or peel off : — v. i. } to grow white. 
[125-19.] [courteous. 

Bland, a. Soft, mild, gentle, 

*Blan'dish, v. t. [prs. t. 3, blan- 
dishes.] To smooth, soften; 
to flatter with kind words. 

Blan'dish^ment, n. Act of fond- 
ness, soft words, caresses. 

Blank (blangk), a. White ; un- 
written ; confused ; without 
rhyme: — n., a void space; a pa- 
per unwritten; a lot without 
value [184-10] : — v. t., to an- 
nul; to damp, 

•-Blank-et (blangk'it),n. A wool- 
len cover, soft and loosely woven, 
for a bed: — v. t., to cover with 
or toss in a blanket. 

Blank-ly (blangk'le), ad. In a 
blank manner. 

Blar-ney (blar'n-e), n. Smooth 
talk, flattery. 

Blas-pheme (bias-feme'), v. t. To 
speak in terms of impious irrev- 
erence of God; to curse: — v. i., 
to speak blasphemy. 

*Blas-phe'ming, p. prs. 

Blas-phe-mer (blas-fe'mur), n. 
One who reviles God. 



Blas-phe-mous (blas'fe N mus), a. 
Full of blasphemy. 

*Blas-phe-mous-ly (blas'fe^mus- 
le), ad. Impiously. 

Blas-phe-my (blas'fe^me), n. An 
offering of indignity unto God. 
[23-20.] [341-14.] 

^Blas'pheVies, n. pi. 

Blast, n. A gust or puff of wind ; 
an explosion of powder ; blight ; 
the sound made by any instru- 
ment of wind-music : — v. t., to 
make to wither ; to invalidate ; 
to injure; to blow up with 
powder. [73.] 

Bla'tant, a. Bellowing as a calf. 

Blaze, n. A flame; the light 
of the flame ; a white spot on 
a horse's head or on a tree : 
— v. %., to flame ; to be conspic- 
uous : — v. t., to publish, make 
known; to inflame; to mark. 

*Bla'zing, p. prs. 

Bla-zer (bla/zur), n. One that 
spreads reports. 

*Bla-zon (bla/zn), v. t. To ex- 
plain in proper terms the figures 
on ensigns armorial ; to embel- 
lish ; to display; to make pub- 
lic: — n., the art of heraldry ; 
show; publication. 

Bla-zon-ry (bla'znVe), n. The 
art of blazoning. 

"^Bla'zon^ries, n. pi. 

Bleach (bleetsh), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 
bleaches.] To whiten : — v. %., 
to grow white. 

Bleak (bleek), d. Cold, chill, 
dreary,exposed : — n., a small fish. 

•■'Bleak-ness (bleek'nes), n. Cold- 
ness, chillness, dreariness. 

*Blear (bleer),a. Dim with rheum 
or water ; obscure in general : — 
v. t., to make dim or obscure. 

Bleat (bleet), v. i. To cry as a 
sheep : — n., the cry of a sheep 
or lamb, [cry of sheep or goats. 

*Bleat-ing (Meeting), n. The 

Bleed, v. i. [bled — bled.] To 
lose blood; to run or drop as 
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BLI 



BLO 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me, met — pine, pin — no, m5ve, 



BLO 



blood ; to yield or give up money : 
— v. t., to draw or let blood. 

Blem-ish (blemish), v. t. To mark 
with deformity; to defame; to 
tarnish : — n., mark of deformity; 
scar; reproach. [174-6.] 

Blem'ish^es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Blench (blensh), v. i. [prs. t. 3, 
blenches.] To shrink,startback. 

Blend, v. t. [blended or blent 

— BLENDED Or BLENT.] To mix 

intimately; to mingle together. 
[117-19.]t 
Bless, v. t. [prs. t. 3, BLESSES.] 
[BLESSED Or BLEST — BLESSED Or 

blest.] To make happy; to 
prosper; to praise, glorify; to 
invoke blessings on. 

BLEs'siNG, n. Benediction ; bene- 
fit; Divine favor. 

Bles'sed, a. Happy, prosperous. 

Bles-sed-ly (bles'sed x le), ad. 
Happily. 

Bles'sed x ness, n. Happiness, fe- 
licity, Divine favor, joy. 

Blest, pst. t. and p. prf. of bless. 

*Blew (blu), pst. t. of blow. 

*Blight (blite), n. Mildew, any 
thing nipping or blasting: — v. t., 
to blast; to afflict with blight. 
[126-19.] 

BlInd, a. Without sight; dark ; 
obscure, unseen : — v. t., to make 
blind, to darken : — n., something 
to hinder the sight; a window- 
screen. 

*-Bl1nd'f6ld, v. t. To hinder from 
seeing by covering the eyes: — 
a., having the eyes covered. 

Blind-ly (bllnd'le), ad. Without 
sight, judgment, or direction. 

BlInd'ness, n. Want of sight; 
ignorance. 

Blind'ness x es, n. pi. [foible. 

BlInd-Side', n. The weak side, 

*Blink (blingk), v. i. To wink ; 
to see obscurely : — v. t., to avoid : 
— n., a glimpse, a glance. 

#Blink-ard (blink'urd), n. One 
that blinks, or has weak eyes. 
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BlIss, n. The highest degree of 
happiness; felicity, blessedness. 

BlIss'ful, a. Full of happiness. 

Blis-ter (biis'tur), n. A thin 
watery bladder on the skin ; a 
pustule ; an irritating plaster : — 
v. i., to rise in blisters : — v. t. t to 
raise blisters by some hurt. 

^Blithe (bliTHe), a. Gay, airy, 
merry. 

*"Blithe-some (bliTHe'sum), a. 
Gay, joyous, cheerful, merry. 

Bloat (bl6te), v. t. To swell : — 
v. i., to grow turgid ; to dilate. 

*Bloat-ed-ness (bl6te'e ! d v ne ! s), n. 
The state of being bloated; swel- 
ling, [thick lip. 

Blob-ber-lip (bl6b'bur x lip), n. A 

Block (bl6k), n. A short, heavy 
piece of timber; a piece of rough 
marble; an obstruction; a con- 
tinuous row of buildings ; a pul- 
ley : — v. t. y to shut up, enclose ; 
to obstruct. 

Block-ade (bl6k-kade'), n. A 
siege carried on by shutting up 
the place : — v. t., to shut up by 
obstruction; to subject to a 
blockade. 

*Block-a'ding, p. prs. 

^Block-head (bl6k'hed), n. A 
stupid fellow ; a dull person. 

Block-ish (bl6k'lsh), a. Dull, 
stupid. 

Blood (bind), w. The red liquor 
that circulates in the bodies of 
animals; family, kindred; de- 
scent, lineage; state of the pas 
sions; death; guilt; a reckless 
dandy : — v. t., to stain with blood. 

*BLOOD-GUILT-l-NESS(blud-gllt'e- 

N n^s), n. Murder. 
Blood-Heat (blud'heet), n. The 

natural heat of the blood. 
Blood-hound (blud'hMnd), n. A 

hound that follows by the scent. 
Blood-i-ly (blud'deMe), ad. In a 

bloody manner, cruelly. 
*Blood-i-ness (blud'de N nes), n. 

The state of being bloody. 



Blood-less (blud'les), a. Without 
blood, dead; without slaughter. 

Blood-shed (blud'shed), n. The 
crime of blood or murder ; 
slaughter. 

Blood-shot (blM / sh6t), a. Filled 
with blood; red, inflamed. 

Blood-suck-er (blud'suk v knr), n. 
A leech; a fly; any thing that 
sucks blood; a cruel man. 

*Blood-thirst-y (blud'£/?urst x e), 
a. Desirous to shed blood ; cruel. 

*Blood-ves-sel (blud'Ves-sil), n. 
A vein or artery. 

Blood-y (blud'de), a. [bloodier 
— ^bloodiest.] Stained with 
blood; cruel, murderous: — v, t., 
to stain with blood. 

Bl66m, n. A blossom; the prime 
of life ; the flush upon the skin ; 
tint upon ripe fruits ; a mass of 
iron: — v. i. f to bring or yield 
blossoms; to be in a state of 
youth ; to flourish. 
Bloom-a-ry I (bl66m'a v re), n. 

Blom-a-ry J The first forge 
in an iron-mill. 

*Bloom-y (bl66m'e), a. Full of 
blooms, flowery. 

*Blos-som (blos'sum), n. The 
flower that grows on any plant : 
— v. i., to put forth blossoms; 
to flower. 

Bl6t, v. t. To obliterate, efface ; 
to stain; to disgrace; to dis- 
honor : — n., a blur, a spot ; an 
obliteration ; stain ; disgrace. 

Blot'ting, p. prs. 

*Blot'ted, p. prf. 

Blotch (bl6tsh), n, A spot or pus- 
tule : — v. t., to blacken ; to spot. 

*Blotch'es, n.pl. and prs. t. 3. 

BLOT-TER(bl6t r tur),n. A waste-book. 

^Blouse \ (blduze), n. A loose 

Blowse j outer garment. 

Blow (bl6), n. A stroke ; a gale ; 
the egg of a fly; calamity; a 
sudden event: — v. i. [blew or 
blowed — blown or blowed], to 
make a current of air; to pant; 



BLU 



BOA 

nor, n6t— tube, tub, bull— 6U- 



-pMnd — thin. this. 



BOD 



to bloom ; to blossom [374-18] : 
— v. t., to drive by the force 
of the wind ; to fan ; to innate ; 
to sound an instrument of wind- 
music; to infect with the eggs 
of flies. 

Blow-Pipe (bli'plpe), n. A tube 
with a small orifice, used for 
blowing a flame of intense heat 
upon substances. 

*Blowze (bl6uze), n. A female 
with a fat, ruddy face. 

Blub-ber (blub'bur), n. The fat 
of a whale : — v. i., to weep in 
such a manner as to swell the 
cheeks. [264-28.] 

*Blud-geon (blud'jun), n. A 
short stick with one end loaded. 

Blue Cblu), a. Sky-colored; low- 
spirited : — n., one of the original 
colors : — v. L, to stain blue. 

Bld'ing, p. prs. 

Blue-Book (blu/b&Sk), n. A 
book containing a list of gov- 
ernment oifices. 

Blues, n. pi. Melancholy; low- 
ness of spirits. 

*Blue-ly (blu'le), ad. With a 
blue color. 

Blue-ness (blu'nls), n. The 
quality of being blue. 

Bluff, a. Big, surly, blustering : 
— n., a high steep bank or 
shore : — v. t., to frighten by 
blustering. [gree. 

*Blu'ish, a. Blue in a small de- 

Blun-der (blun'dur), v. i. To mis- 
take grossly; to stumble: — n., a 
gross mistake; error. 

*Blun-der-buss (blun'dur'bus), 
n. A short gun with a large bore. 

Blun'der^buss-es, n. pi. 

Blun-der-er (blun'dur x ur), n. A 
stupid fellow ; one who blunders. 

Blunt, a. Dull ; rough in speech ; 
rude, abrupt, not elegant : — v. i., 
to dull the edge or point; to 
depress. 

Blunt-ly (blunt'le), ad. Without 
sharpness; coarsely, plainly. 
£ 



Bluxt'ness, n. Want of edge or 
point; roughness of manners. 

Blur, n. A blot, a stain : — v. t., 
to blot, efface; to stain; to ob- 

*Blur'ring, p. prs. [scure. 

Blur'red, p. prf. 

Blurt (blurt), v. t. To utter 
inadvertently. 

Blush, v. i. To betray shame or 
confusion by a red color in the 
face (ap. p. — at) : — n., the color 
in the cheeks caused by shame 
or emotion. 

Blush'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Blus-ter (blus'tur), v. i. To roar 
as a storm ; to swagger ; to boast : 
— n., roar, noise, tumult; boast. 

*Blus-ter-er (blus'tur^ur), n. A 
swaggerer, a bully, a boaster. 

B6, in. A word of terror. 

Boa (b&'a), n. A large serpent; 
a fur tippet. 

Boar (b6re), n. The male swine. 

Board (bdrd), n. A piece of sawed 
timber, broad and thin ; a ship's 
deck ; a table ; food, diet ; a 
body of men organized for of- 
ficial business : — v. t., to enter a 
ship by force; to lay or cover 
with boards; to furnish with 
food : — v. i., to receive food as 
a lodger. 

Board-er (b6rd'ur), n. One who 
diets with another at a certain 
rate ; one who enters a ship by 
force. 

Board-ing - School (b6rd'lng 
^skodl), n. A school where the 
pupil boards with the teacher. 

Boar-ish (b6re'ish), a. Swinish, 
brutal. 

Boast (b6st), v. i. To exalt one's 
self: — v. t., to brag of; to mag- 
nify, exalt (ap. p. — of) : — n., a 
proud speech ; cause of boasting. 

Boast-er (b6st'ur), n. A bragger. 

Boast-ful (bost'ful), a. Given to 
boasting; ostentatious, vain. 

*Boast-ing-ly (b6st'lng x le), ad. 
Ostentatiously, vauntingly. 
6* 



Boat (b6te), n. A small open ves- 
sel moved with oars : — v. t., to 
convey in a boat. 

Boat-a-ble (b6te ; a x bl), a. Navi- 
gable with boats. 

Boat-ing (bote'ing), n. The busi- 
ness of transporting in boats. 

Boat-man (b6te'man), n. He that 
manages a boat. 

*Boat-swain (b6 r sn), n. An offi- 
cer on board a ship who has 
charge of her rigging, colors, &c. 

B6b, v. t. To cause to bob : — v. ?'., 
to play backward and forward : 
— n., something that hangs loose ; 
a blow; a short wig; a bait 
for eels. 

*Bob'bing, p. prs. 

Bob'bed, p. prf. 

*B6b'bin, n. A small pin of wood 
to wind thread upon. 

Bob-cher-ry (b&b'tsherVe), n. A 
play among children. 

*Bob-tail (b6b'tale), n. A short 
tail, or one cut short. 

B6de, v. t. To portend, to fore- 
show, to presage : — v. i., to be an 
omen ; to signify beforehand 
[61-26] : — n., an omen.f 

*Bo'ding, p. prs. 

B6de'ment, n. Portent, omen. 

*Bod-ice (bSd'dls), n. Short stays 
for women ; an article of dress. 

Bod-i-less (b6d'e x les), a. Incor- 
poreal, without a body. 

Bod-i-ly (b6d'e N le), a. Corporeal, 
relating to the body ; real : — ad. 9 
corporeally, completely. 

B6d , k!n, n. An instrument used 
to draw a thread or riband 
through a loop; a large, coarse 
needle. 

Bod-y (b6d / de), n. The material 
substance of an animal ; matter, 
opposed to spirit ; a collective 
mass; the main part; the main 
army ; a corporation ; a person ; 
a system of doctrines; a solid 
figure : — v. t., to produce in form. 

Bod'i-ed, p. prf. 

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BOL 



BON 
Fate, far, fill, fit — m&, met — pine, pin — n&, m5ve, 



BOO 



*Bod'ies, n. pi. andprs. t. 3. 

*Bod-y-Guard (b&d'e^gard or 
b6d'e N gyard), n. A guard to pro- 
tect the person. 

B6g, n. A marsh, fen, morass : — v. t., 
to plunge or whelm as in mud. 

Bog-gle (b6g'gl), v. i. To start, 
fly back ,* to hesitate : — v. t., to 
perplex : — n., a goblin, a spectre. 

*Bog'gling, p. pre. 

Bog'gled, p. prf. 

Bog-gler (b6g'glur), n. A timo- 
rous man,* a doubter; one who 
boggles. 

BoG-GY(b6g / ge)a.Marshy,swampy. 

Bo-HEA(b6-hee'),w. A species of tea. 

*"B61l, v. i. To be agitated by heat ; 
to bubble ; to be fervent : — v. t., 
to seethe; to cook in boiling 
water : — n., a painful tumor. 

Boil-er (bdil'ur), n. The vessel in 
which any thing is boiled. 

Bois-ter-ous (b6is'teVus), a. Vio- 
lent, loud ; stormy ; furious ; 
noisy, turbulent, f 

*Bois-ter-ous-ly (bMs'teVus-le), 
ad. Violently, tumultuously, 
noisily. 

BOIS-TER-OTTS-NESS (bSls'teVuS- 

nes), n. Turbulence, great noise. 

Bo-la-ry (b6'la x re), a. Partaking 
of the nature of bole or clay. 

B6ld, a. Daring, brave ; stout ; 
impudent, rude ; prominent. 

Bold-fa-ced (b61d'faste), a. Im- 
pudent. 

Bold-ly (b61d'le), ad. In a bold 
manner; daring; impudently. 

B6ld'ness, n. Courage, bravery; 
assurance, impudence, audacity. 

B6le, "I n. The body or trunk of 

B6ll, J a tree ; a kind of clayey 
earth; a measure of six bushels; 
a round stalk or stem ; the cap- 
sule of a plant. 

*Bol-ster (b6l'stur), n. A long 
pillow or cushion to support the 
head; a pad, a quilt; compress 
for a wound: — v. t. f to support 
the head with a bolster; to 
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support ; to maintain ; to 
hold up. 

B6lt, n. An arrow ; a dart ; the 
bar of a door ; an iron or wooden 
pin; a sieve: — v. t., to shut or 
fasten with a bolt; to sift or 
separate with a sieve; to swal- 
low hastily : — v. i. t to spring out 
suddenly ; to leave suddenly. 

Bolt-er (b61t'ur), n. A sieve to 
separate flour from bran ; a net. 

B6'Lt!rs, n. A large pill. 

^Bo'lus^es, n. pi. 

Bomb (bum), n. A hollow iron ball 
or shell filled with gunpowder, 
to be thrown out from a mortar. 

Bom-bard (bum-bard'), v. t. To 
attack with bombs. 

*Bom-bard-ier ( v bum-bard-eer'), 
n. The engineer who shoots 
bombs from a mortar. 

Bom-bard-ment (bum-bard'me'nt), 
n. An attack made with bombs. 

BoM r BAST(bum'bast),n.Fustian,big 
words, high-sounding language. 

Bom-bast (bum-bast'), a. High- 
sounding, pompous. 

Bom-bas-tic (buin-bas'tik), a. In- 
flated, high-sounding, pompous. 

*Bom-ba-zine ( x bum-ba-zeen'), n. 
A stuff made of silk and worsted. 

Bomb-Proof (bum'pr66f ), n. Se- 
cure against bombs. 

B6nd, n. A cord or chain with 
which any person is bound; con- 
nection, union : a writing of ob- 
ligation ; a deed : — v. t., to give 
bond for :—~a., in a servile state, 
bound. 

*Bond-age (b&nd'aje), n. Cap- 
tivity, imprisonment, slavery. 

Bond-maid (b6nd'made), n. A 
woman-slave. 

B6nd'man, n. A man-slave. 

Bond'men, n. pi. 

BdND'sERViNT, n. A slave. 

Bonds-man (b6ndz'man), n. One 
bound as security for another. 

Bonds'men, n. pi. 

B6ne, n. The solid parts of the body 



of an animal : — v. t., to deprive of 

bones ; to supply with bones. 
Bo'ning, p. pi'8. 
B6ne'less, a. Without bones. 
Bone-set-ter ^ne'seVtur), n. 

One who sets bones. 
B6n'f1re, n. A fire made for tri- 
umph or public rejoicing. 
*Bon-Mot (b6ng / m6), n. A witty 

reply ; a jest. 
Bon-net (b&n'nit), n. A hat ; a 

cap; a woman's covering for the 

head ; a small sail. 
*Bon-ni-ly (b6n r ne x le), ad. Gayly, 

handsomely. 
Bon-ni-ness (b6n'ne r nes), n. Gay- 

ety, handsomeness. 
*Bon-ny (b6n'ne), a. [bonnier 

— bonniest.] Handsome, beau- 
tiful ; gay, merry. 
Bo-nus (bo'nus), n. A premium. 
Bo'nus\es, n. pi. 

*Bo-ny (bd'ne), a. [bonier — bo- 
niest.] Consisting of bones ; 

full of bones. 
*Boo-by (b66'be), n. A stupid, 

dull fellow ; a large bird. 
*Boo'bies, n. pi. 
Book (buk), n. A volume in which 

we read or write ; a division of 

a volume: — v. l. f to register in 

a book. 
Book-bind-er (buk'bind^ur), n. A. 

man who binds books. 
Book-case (buk'kase), n. A case 

for holding books. 
Book-ish (buk'lsh), a. Given to 

reading. 
Book-ish-ness (buk'ish v n^s), n. 

Devotion to books. 
Book-Keep-er (buk'keepNir), n. 

A keeper of accounts. 
*Book-Keep-ing (buk'keeplng), 

i. The art of keeping accounts. 
Book-Learn-ed (buk'le'rnd), a. 

Versed in books ; well read. 
'Book-Learn-ing (buk'le'rn'lng), 

n. Acquaintance with books. 
Book-sel-ler (biik'seTlur), n. 

One who sells books. 



BOR 



BOT 

n5r, nSt — tube, tub, bull — 511 — pSund — thin, this. 



BOU 



Book-store (buk'st6re), n. A shop 
where books are sold. 

Book- worm (buk'wurm), n. A 
worm that eats holes in books; 
a close student. 

B66m, n. A long pole or spar used 
to extend a sail ; a spar or spars 
laid across a harbor; a hollow 
noise as of distant artillery: — 
v. L, to rush with violence; to 
swell; to rush and roar. 

B66n, ». A gift ; a grant : — a., 
gay, merry, pleasant, kind. 

B6&R, n. A rude, awkward person; 
a rustic ; a clown. 

B66r / ish, a. Clownish, rustic, rude. 

*B6&R / isH v NESS, n. Coarseness of 
manners; clownishness. 

*Boo-sy (bod'ze), a. Somewhat 
intoxicated; tipsy. See bousy. 

B66t, v. t. To profit, enrich; to 
put on boots : — n., profit, gain, 
advantage ; that which makes an 
exchange equal; booty; a cover- 
ing for the leg : part of a coach. 

*B66t'ee, n. A short or half boot. 

*Booth (b6&TH), n. A temporary 
house built of boards or boughs. 

Boot-jack (b&6t'jak), n. An in- 
strument to pull off boots with. 

B5dT r LESs, a. Useless, unavailing. 

Boot-y (b66t'e), n. Plunder, pil- 

*Boot'ies, n. pi. [lage, spoil. 

B^-peep', n. A child's play. 

Bo-rac-ic (bo-ras'ik), a. Relating 
to or partaking of borax. 

*Bor-age (bur'rije), n. A plant. 

Bo-rax (bd'raks), n. A medic- 
inal salt. 

Bor-der (b6r'dur), n. The outer 
part or edge of any thing ; brink ; 
limit ; frontier : — v. i., to touch ; 
to approach : — v. t., to adorn with 
a border; to touch, (ap.p. — 
on, upon.) 

*Bor-der-er (bor'durNir), n. He 
that dwells on the borders or 
frontier. 

B6re, v. t. To penetrate with an 
auger; to perforate; to weary 



by repeated requests : — v. i., to 
make a hole : — n., the hole made 
by boring ; annoyance ; the size 
of any hole : — pst. t. of bear. 

Bo'ring, p. prs. 

B6're v al, a. Northern. 

*B6're x as, n. The north wind. 

Bo-rer (b6'rur), n. A person that 
bores; a tool for boring; a worm. 

B6RN,^.pr/*.ofBEAR (to bring forth). 

B6rne, p. prf. of bear (to carry). 

Bo-ron (bo'r6n), n. A non-metal- 
lic chemical element. 

*Bor-ough (bur'r6), n. A town 
with a corporation. 

Bor-row (boVro), v. t. To take or 
receive credit ; to ask the use of 
something for a time; to use as 
one's own ; to assume, [borrows. 

*BoR-ROW-ER(b6r'r6 N ur)u.One that 

*Bos-cage (b6s'kaje), n. Wood 
or woodlands ; a representation 
of woods. 

*Bo-som (b&d'zum), n. The breast, 
the heart; any receptacle; the 
tender affections: — v. t., to en- 
close in the bosom ; to conceal. 

B6ss, n. A stud; a raised work; a 
knob ; a master-workman. 

*Boss'es, n. pi. 

Bo-tan-i-cal (b6-tan'e x kal), 

Bo-tan-ic (bd-tanlk), 
Relating to botany. 

Bo-tan-i-cal-ly (bo-tanTkal-le), 
ad. According to botany. 

B6t'a x n1st, 7i. One skilled in plants, 

*Bot-a-ny (b6t r a x ne), n. The 
science of plants. 

*Bot-a-nize (b6t'a v nlze), v. i. To 
study botany practically. 

Bot'anVzing, p. prs. 

Botch (b6tsh), n. A swelling; a 
bad piece of work: — v. t,, to 
mend clumsily. 

Botch'es, n. pi. &ndpr8. t. 3. 

*Botch-y (b6tsh'e), a. Marked 
with botches ; bungling. 

Both (bbth), a. The two; the one 
and the other : — con. c, as well ; 
on the one side. (cor. c. — and.) 



}. 



B6ts, ». pi. Small worms in tho 
entrails of horses. 

Bot-tle (b6t r tl), n. A small vessel 
of glass or other matter with a 
narrow mouth ; the contents of 
a bottle : — v. t., to enclose in bot- 

Bot'tling, p. prs. [ties. 

*Bot-tle-Screw (bot'tPskrod), n, 
A screw to pull out the cork ; 
a corkscrew. 

Bot-tom (bot'tum), n. The lowest 
part; the ground under water; 
the part of a ship under water ; 
the foundation ; a valley: — v. t., 
to fix upon as a support; to put 
a bottom to. 

Bot-tom-less (bftt'tuni^s), a. 
Without a bottom, fathomless. 

Bot-tom-ry (bot'tum v re), n. The 
act of borrowing money on a 
ship's bottom as security. 

*Bot'tom x ries, n. pi. 

*Bou-doir (b66d-w6r / ), n. A small 
private apartment. 

Bouge (b&Sje), v. i. To swell out. 

Bou'ging, p. prs. 

*Bough (b5u ), n. A branch of a tree. 

Bought, pst. t. and p. prf. of buy. 

Bou-gie (b66-zhe'), n. A wax can- 
dle ; a surgical instrument. 

Bounce (b6unse), v. i. To make 
a sudden leap; to spring: — »., 
a sudden blow or noise ; a leap. 

*Boun'cing, p. prs, 

Boun-cer (boun'sur), n. A bully, 
a boaster; a lie. 

B6und, n. A limit, a boundary; 
a leap, a spring : — v. t., to set 
bounds to ; to enclose ; to limit, 
terminate ; to restrain : — v. ?*., to 
jump, to spring, to fly back : — a., 
destined, intending to go to any 
place : — 2 )St - *• an ^ P' P r f- of bind. 

Bound'a-ry (bdund'aYe), n. That 
which bounds ; a limit, bound. 

- ;j Bound' a v ries, n. pi. 

- ;>i B5uND'iN, a. Necessary; indis- 
pensable ; obliged. 

B3und'less, a. Unlimited, un- 
confined, without bounds. 

6r 



BOW 



BRA 

Fate, far, fill, fat— me, met— pine, pln- 



-no, move, 



BRA 



Boun-te-ous (bdun'tshe x us), a 
Liberal,kind,generous,bountiful 

*Boun-te-ous-ly (bdun'tshe v us- 
le), ad. Liberally, generously. 

Boun-te-ous-ness (bdun'tshe^iis- 
nes), n. Munificence, liberality. 

Boun-ti-ful (bdiin'te^ful), a. Lib- 
eral, free to give ; kind, generous. 

*Boun-ti-ful-ly (bdun'teYiil-le), 
ad. Liberally, generously. 

Boun-ti-ful-ness (bflun'teYtlL 
n§s), n. Generosity. 

Boun-ty (b5un'te), n. Grenerosity, 
liberality, kindness ; a premium. 

^Boun'ties, n. pi. 

*Bourn (b6rne), n. A boundary, 
a limit. 

*Bourse (b65rse), n. A French 
exchange where merchants meet. 
See burse. 

Bouse (b66ze), v. i. To drink 
freely or sottishly. 

Bou'sing, p. prs. 

*Bou-sy (b66'ze), a. [bousier — 
botjsiest.] Drunken, boosy. 

B6ut, n. A turn ; as much of a 
process as is performed at one 
time ; a trial, an attempt. 

*Bow (bM), v. t. To bend ; to de- 
press ; to crush : — v. %., to bend ; 
to make a bow : — n., an act of 
re verence,submission, or civility; 
the forward part of a ship's hull. 

#Bow (b6), n. An instrument for 
shooting arrows ; the instrument 
with which string-instruments 
are played upon; any thing 
curved. 

Bow-bent (b6'bent), a. Crooked. 

Bow-els (b6u'elz), n. pi. Intes- 
tines, entrails; the inner part 
of any thing ; tenderness, pity. 

Bow-er (bou'ur), n. Ak arbor, a 
shady recess ; an anchor. 

*Bow-er-y (b6ii'ur x re), a. Full 
of bowers ; shady, [large knife. 

*Bow-ie-Knife (b6'e x nlfe), n. A 

Bow'ie- v Knives, n. pi. 

Bowl (b61e), n. A vessel to hold 
liquids ; the hollow part of any 



thing; a basin; a wooden ball 
used in playing : — v. t., to play 
at bowls ; to roll as a bowl. 

Bowl-er (b61e'ur), n. One that 
plays at bowls or ten-pins. 

Bowl-der (b6le'diir), n. A round 
mass of stone. 

*BowL-iNG-GREEN(b61elng N green) 
n. Ground kept smooth for bowlers. 

Bow-man (b6'man), n. An archer. 

Bow'men, n. pi. 

*Bow-sprit (b6'sprit), n. A spar 
running from the bow of a ship. 

Bow-string (b6'string), n. The 
string by which the bow is bent 
a Turkish instrument of stran- 
gulation. 

*Bow-yer (b6'yur), n. An archer; 
one who makes bows. 

Box (b6ks), n. A tree; a case made 
of wood ; a seat in a theatre ; a 
seat; a blow; a hard wood:- 
v. t., to enclose in a box : — v. i 
to fight with the fist. 

Box'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Box-en (b6k'sn), a. Made of box. 

Box-er (b6ks'ur), n. One who 
fights with the fist; a pugilist. 

Boy (boe), n. A male child, a lad, 

Boy-hood (b6e'hu.d), n. The state 
of a boy. 

Boy-ish (bSe'ish), a. Belonging to 
a boy ; childish, trifling. 

Boy-ish-ly (b6e'ish x le0, ad. Child- 
ishly, triflingly, idly. 

*Boy-ish-ness (bfle'ish^nes), n. 
Childishness. 

Brace (brase), n. Cincture, band- 
age ; a piece of timber to hold 
any thing in place ; a pair; the 
line (, — • — s) used to connect 
words or phrases : — v. L, to bind, 
tie close ; to support. 

*Bra'cing, p. prs. 

*Brace-let (brase'let), n. An or- 
nament for the arms or wrist. 

Bra-cer (bra'sur), n. A bandage. 
Brach-ial (brak'yal), a. Be- 
longing to the arm. 

*Bra-chyg-ra-phy (bra-ldg'gra- 



x fe), n. The art of writing in 

short hand. 
Brack (brak), n. A breach, a crack. 
*Brack-et (brak'kit), n. A piece 

of wood fixed for a support. 
Bracelets, n. pi. The crotchets 

or hooks [ ] used to enclose 

words or phrases. 
Brack-ish (brak'kish), a. Saltish. 
*Brack-ish-ness (brak'kish^nes), 

n. Saltness in a small degree. 
Brad, n. A thin headless nail. 
Brag, v. i. To boast; to vaunt 

(ap. p. — of) : — n.j a boast ; a 

game at cards. 
*Brag'ging, p. prs. 
Brag'ged, p. prf. 
Brag-ga-do-ci-o (^brag-ga-do' 

she N 6), n. A boasting fellow* 

- V BRAG-GA-DO r CI X OS, n. pi. 

*Brag'gart, a. Boastful : — w., 
a boaster. 

Brag-ger (brag'gur), n. A vain 
person ; a boaster. 

Braid (brade), v. t. To weave to- 
gether; to plait: — n., a texture, 
a knot;a trimming for bonnets, &c. 

Brain (brane), n. The soft ner- 
vous mass enclosed within the 
skull; the intellect; the under- 
standing : — v. t., to kill by dash- 
ing out the brains. 

*Brain-ish (brane'ish), a. Hot- 
headed, furious. 

Brain-less (brane'les), a. Silly, 
thoughtless. 

Brain-pan (brane'pan), n. The 
skull containing the brains. 

Brain-sick (brane'sik), a. Giddy, 
diseased intellectually. 

;j Brake, n. Fern, brambles; an 
instrument for dressing hemp or 
flax ; a kneading-trough ; the 
handle of a pump ; a contriv- 
ance to stop the motion of a car 
or wagon. 

Brake'man, n. One who manages 
the brake on a railroad-car. 

Brake'men, n. pi. 

*BRA-KY(bra'ke),a. Thorny,rough. 



BRA 



BRE 

n5r, n&t— tube, tub, bull— 611- 



-p6und — thin, this. 



BRE 



Bram-ble (bram'bl), n. A rough 
thorny bush. 

Bran, n. The husks of wheat, rye, 
&c. separated from the flour by 
bolting. 

*Branch (bransh), n. A limb of 
a tree; a shoot of a plant; di- 
vision of any kind; a smaller 
river running into a larger; off- 
spring : — v. i., to fork ; to spread 
in branches : — v. L, to divide as 
into branches. 

Branch'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Branch-less (bransh'les), a. With- 
out shoots or boughs ; naked. 

Branch-let (bransh'le't), n. A 
little branch. [of branches. 

*Branch-y (bransh'e), a. Full 

Brand, n. A piece of wood burning 
or partly burnt; an iron for 
branding; a mark made by 
burning with a hot iron ; a stig- 
ma ; quality : — v. t., to mark with 
a hot iron ; to stigmatize. 

BRAN'DISH, V. t. [prs. t. 3, BRAN- 
DISHES.] To wave or shake ; to 
flourish. [73-22.] 

Bran-dy (bran'de), n. A strong 
liquor distilled from wine, cider, 

*Bran'dies, n. pi. [or fruit. 

Bran-gle (brang'gl), n. Squabble, 
wrangle : — v. i., to wrangle ; to 
squabble ; to dispute. 

*Bran'gling, p. prs. 

Brant, n. A species of wild goose. 

*Bran-ny (brari'ne), a. Having 
the appearance of bran. 

*Bra-sier (bra'zhur), n. One that 
works in brass ; a pan to hold 
coals. 

Brass, n. A yellow metal com- 
posed of copper and zinc; im- 
pudence. 

*BRAS-si-NESS(bras'se x ne , s),n. An 
appearance like brass. 

Bras-sy (bras'se), a. [brassier 
— ^brassiest.] Made of brass ; 
like brass ; impudent. 

Brat, n. A child, so called in 
contempt. 



Bra-va'd6, n. A boast; a boast- 
ful menace. 

*Bra-va'does, n. pi. 

Brave, a. Courageous, daring, 
bold; dauntless; gallant: — n. ; 
a hector ; an Indian warrior : — 
v. t., to defy ; to challenge ; to 
encounter with firmness. 

Bra'ving, p. prs. 

Brave-ly (brave'le), ad. Coura- 
geously, gallantly ; generously. 

*Bra-ver-y (bra'vurVe), n. Mag- 
nanimity ; courage ; heroism ; 
intrepidity. 

Bra'ver x ies, n. pi. 

BrJ/vo, n. One who murders for 
hire ; an assassin : — in., well done! 

-S-Bra'voes, n. pi. 

Brawl, v. i. To quarrel noisily; 
to speak loudly : — n., quarrel ; a 
noisy contention ; uproar. 

BRAWL-ER(brawl'ur),n.Awrangler. 

Brawn, n. The muscular part of 
the body ; the arm ; a boar's flesh. 

*Brawn-i-ness (brawn'e N nes), n. 
Strength ; hardness. 

*Brawn-y (brawn'e), a. Fleshy; 
muscular ; hard. [115-23.] 

Bray (bra), v. t. To pound or 
grind small: — v. %., to make a 
noise like an ass : — »., the noise 
of an ass ; a harsh cry. 

BRAY-ER(bra/ur),rc. One that brays ; 
an instrument to temper ink. 

Braze, v. t. To solder with brass. 

*Bra'zing, p. prs. 

Bra-zen (bra'zn), a. Made of brass ; 
impudent : — v. i., to be impudent. 

Bra-zen-face (bra'zn^ase), n. 
An impudent person. 

Bra-zen-fa-ced (bra'znYaste), a. 
Impudent, shameless, bold. 

*BRA-ZEN-NESs(bra'zn x n§s), n. Ap- 
pearance like brass; impudence. 

Breach (breetsh), n. The act of 
breaking; infraction; an open 
ing; difference; quarrel; mis 
understanding. [299-28.] 

*Breach'es, n. pi. 

Bread (br^d), n. Food made of 



ground corn or flour; food in 
general; maintenance. 

Bread-Stuff (bred'stuf ), n. That 
of which bread is made. 

^Breadth (bred^), n. The mea- 
sure from side to side ; width. 

Break (brake), v. t. [broke — 
broken.] To burst, to part, or 
open by force ; to destroy by 
violence; to overcome ; to tame ; 
to infringe, as a law ; to make 
bankrupt: — v. %., to part in two ; 
to open as the morning; to burst 
forth; to become bankrupt; to 
decline in health and strength : 
— n., state of being broken ; an 
opening ; a pause,an interruption. 

Break-er (brake'ur), n. He that 
breaks ; a wave broken by rocks. 

*Break-fast (brek'fast), v. i. To 
eat breakfast : — n. y the first meal 
in the day. 

Break-Wa-ter (brake'wa/tur), n. 
A mole or wall to break the force 
of waves. 

Breast (brest), n. A part of the 
body below the neck ; bosom ; 
the heart; the conscience : — v. t., 
to meet in front. 

Breast-bone (br£st'b6ne), n. The 
bone of the breast. 

*Breast-high (brest'hi), a. Up 
to the breast. 

*Breast-knot (brest'not), n. A 
knot of ribands worn on the 
breast. 

Breast-pin (bre'st'pin), n. An or- 
namental pin for the breast. 

Breast-plate (brest'plate), n. 
Armor for the breast. 

*Br E ast-plough ) brfat , m) 

Breast-plow J v 

A plough driven by the breast. 

Breast-work (brest'wurk), n. A 
work thrown up for defense. 

^Breath (hr&th), n. The air res- 
pired ; life ; respiration ; breeze ; 
respite; an instant. 

^Breathe (breeTH), v. i. To draw 
in and expel air by the lungs; 
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BRE 



BRI 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me, m6t — pine, pin — no, m6ve, 



BRI 



to live ; to rest ; to take breath : 
— v. t., to utter privately. 

Breath'ing, p. prs. : — n., aspira- 
tion ; vent ; accent. 

Breath-less (breWles), a. Out 
of breath ; spent with labor ; 
dead. 

Bred, pst. t. and p. prf. of breed. 

Breech (breetsh), n. The lower 
part of the body; the hinder 
part of a gun : — v. t., to put into 
breeches ; to fit with a breech, 

Breech'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

*Breech-es (britsh'iz), n. pi. The 
garment worn by men over the 
lower part of the body. 

Breed, v. t. [bred — bred.] To 
generate; to produce; to con- 
trive, hatch ; to educate ; to bring 
up : — n., a cast, a kind ; progeny, 
offspring ; a race of animals ; a 
number produced at once. 

Breed'ing, n. Education, instruc- 
tion ; manners. 

Breeze,?2.A gentle gale,a soft wind. 

Breez'es, n. pi. 

*Bree-zy (bree'ze), a. Fanned 
with gales. 

*Breth-ren (breTH'ren), n. pi. of 
brother (of the same society). 

Bre-vet', n. A commission con- 
ferring a rank without its pay. 

*Brev-ia-ry (breev'yaVe), n. An 
abridgment, an epitome. 

-Brev'lOries, n. pi. 

Brev-iate (breev'yit), n. A short 
compendium. 

Brev-i-ty (brev'e v te), n. Concise- 
ness; shortness. [352-8.] 

Brevities, n. pi. 

Brew (br&6), v. t. To make liquors ; 
to contrive ; to plot : — v. i., to 
perform the office of a brewer: 
— n., that which is brewed. 

Brew-ing, p. prs. : — n., quantity 
of liquor brewed at once. 

*Brew-age (brc-6'lje), n. Mix- 
ture ; drink brewed. 

Brew-er (brod'ur), n. One who 
brews. 
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Brew-er-y (br&6'ur x e), j 

Brew-house (br66'h6us), j n 
A house or place for brewing. 

*Brew'er v ies, ) , 

*Brew'hous n es, j n ' P ' 

BrIbe, n. A reward given to in 
fluence the judgment: — v. t. t to 
give bribes ; to gain by bribes, 

Bri'bing, p. prs. 

Bri-ber (bri'bur), n. One who 
gives bribes. 

Bri-ber-y (bri'burVe), n. The 
crime of giving or taking bribes. 
[100-24.] 

*Bri'ber x ies, n. pi. 

Brick (brik), n. A mass of burnt 
clay moulded in a certain form : 
— v. t. } to lay with bricks : — a., 
made or built of brick. 

Brick-bat (brik'bat), n. A piece 
of brick. 

Brick-dust (brik'diist), n. Dust 
made by pounding bricks. 

^•Brick-Kiln (brik'kil), n. A 
place to burn bricks in. 

Brick-lay-er (brik'la N ur), n. One 
who lays bricks. 

Brick-ma-ker (brlk'ma^kur), n. 
One who makes bricks. 

BrI'dal, a. Belonging to a wed- 
ding; nuptial. 

BrIde, n. A newly-married wo- 
man, or one about to be married. 

Bride-cake (brlde'kake), n. A 
cake distributed at a wedding. 

BRiDE'GRddM, n. A man newly 
married, or about to be married. 

Bride-maid (bride'made), n. A 
woman who attends on a bride. 

Bride-man (bride'man), n. A man 
who attends on a bridegroom. 

Bride'men, n. pi. 

BrIde'well, n. A house of cor- 
rection. 

Bridge (bridje), n. A building 
raised over water for the conve- 
nience of passage; the upper 
part of the nose; supporter of 
a violin's strings : — v. t., to form 
a bridge over. 



*Bridg'ing, p. prs. 

Bri-dle (bri'dl), n. An instru- 
ment to restrain or govern a 
horse ; a restraint, a check 
[374-19] :— v. t., to guide by a 
bridle ; to restrain, govern : — 
v. i. y to hold up the head. [379.] 

*Bri'dling, p. prs. 

Brief (breef), a. Short, concise; 
confined within narrow limits : 
— n. f a short extract ; writing 
given to pleaders, containing 
the case. 

*Brief-ly (breef'le), ad. Shortly, 
concisely, in few words. 

Brief-ness (breef'nes), n. Con- 
ciseness, shortness, brevity. 

Bri-er (bri'iir), n. A plant; the 
bramble. 

*Bri-er-y (bri'urVe), a. Rough ; 
full of briers : — n. } a place where 
briers grow. 

BrIg, n. A two-masted vessel, 
square-rigged. 

Bri-gade (bre-gade'), n. A body 
of men ; a division of forces. 

*Brig-a-dier-GtEN-er-al ( x brlg- 
a-deer'jen'eVal), n. An officer 
who commands a brigade. 

BrIg'and, n. A robber, a bandit. 

Br!g'an v d1ne, n. A coat of mail. 

Brig'an x t1ne, n. A light vessel. 

Bright (brite), a. Shining; full 
of light; clear, evident; acute; 
full of promise. 

Bright'en (bri'tn), v. t. To make 
bright; to polish : — v. i. t to grow 
bright; to clear up. 

Bright-ly (brite'le), ad. With 
lustre; splendidly; in a bright 
manner. 

Bright-ness (brite'nSs), n. Lus- 
tre ; splendor ; acuteness. 

*Brill-ian-cy (bril'yan v se), n. 
Lustre, dazzling brightness ; 
splendor. 

Brill'ian'cies, n. pi. 

Brill-iant (bril'yant), a. Shin- 
ing, splendid, sparkling : — n., a 
diamond of the finest cut. 



BRI 



BRO 
nSr, n6t— tube, tub, bull— 611- 



-pSund — thin, THis. 



BRO 



*Brill-iant-ness (brll'yant x n$s), 

n. Splendor, lustre. 
BrIm, n. The edge or rim of any 

thing; the bank of a river or 

fountain : — v. t., to fill to the 

top : — v. i. f to be full to the brim. 
Brim'ming, p. prs. 
Brim'med, p. prf. 
♦BldM'FUL, a. Full to the brim. 
Brim-mer (brirn'mur), n. A bowl 

full to the top. 
Br!m'st6ne, n. Sulphur. 
BrIn'ded, a. Streaked. 
Brin-dle (brln'dl), n. A streaked 

color. 
*Brin'dled (brln'dld), a. Brin- 

ded, streaked, spotted. 
BrIne, n. Water impregnated with 

salt; the sea; tears. [264.] 

BRiNG, V. t. [BROUGHT — BROUGHT.] 

To fetch ; to cause to come ; to 

attract; to conduct; to induce, 

prevail upon ; to reduce to any 

state. 
Bring-er (brlng'ur), n. One who 

brings. 
^Bri'nIsh, a. Saltish. 
Br1'n1sh x ness, n. Saltness. 
Brink (brlngk), n. The edge of any 

place; verge, border; precipice. 
*BRi-NY(brl'ne),a. Salt. [151-31.] 
Br!sk, a. Lively, gay, vivid, full 

of spirit, bright. [289-16.] 
*Brisk-et (brlsk'lt), n. The breast 

of an animal. 
Brisk-ly (brisk'le), ad. Actively, 

vigorously. 
BrIsk'ness, n. Liveliness, vigor, 

activity, gayety. 
Bris-tle (brls'sl), n. The stiff 

hair of swine: — v. t., to erect 

in bristles : — v. i., to stand erect 

as bristles. 
*Bris'tling, p. prs. 
Bris-tly (brls'le), a. Thick-set 

with bristles ; rough. 
Brit-tle (brlt'tl), a. Fragile, apt 

to break, easily broken. 
*Brit-tle-ness (brlt'tPnSs), n 

Aptness to break. 



*Broach (br6tsh), n. A spit: — 
v. t., to spit, pierce ; to tap ; to 
give out, utter any thing ; to in- 
troduce. 

Broach'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Broach'er (br6tsh'dr), n> One 
who broaches or first publishes 
any thing ; a spit. 

Broad (brawd), a. Extended from 
side to side ; wide ; open ; ful- 
some ; coarse ; not delicate. 

Broad-Cast (brawd'kast), ad. 
Scattered over the ground by hand 

*Bro ad-cloth (brawd'k!6^), n. A 
kind of fine cloth. 

Broad-en (braw'dn), v. i. "To 
grow broad : — v.t.,to make broad. 

Broad-ly (brawd'le), ad. In a 
broad manner; explicitly. 

Broad-ness (brawd'ne's), n. Ex- 
tent from side to side; breadth; 
coarseness, grossness. 

Broad-Seal (brawd'seel), n. The 
great seal of a state. 

Broad-side (brawd'slde), n. The 
side of a ship ; discharge of all 
ihe guns on one side of a ship 
at once. 

*Broad-sword (brawd's6rd), n. A 
cutting sword with a broad blade. 

Bro-cade (br6-kade')> n. A silken 
stuff variegated or enriched with 
flowers. 

*Bro-ca-ded (br6-ka'de*d), a. 
Dressed in brocade; woven as 
brocade. 

Bro-cage (bro'kije), «. Brokerage. 

*Broc-co-li (br6k r 6 x le), n. A 
species of cabbage. 

Brock (br6k), n. A badger. 

Brock-et (br6k'klt), n. A red 
deer, two years old. 

Br6'gans, n.pl. Stout, coarse shoes. 

^Brogue (br6g), n. A kind of 
shoe; a corrupt dialect; pecu- 
liar accent. 

Broi-der (br6e'dur), v. t. To em- 
broider. 

*Broi-der-y (brfle'durVe), n. 
Embroidery, flower-work. 



Broi'der^ies, n. pi. 

Br6il, n. A tumult, a quarrel, a 
brawl ; a feud : — v. t., to dress 
or cook by laying on the coals : 
— v. i., to be in the heat. 

Broke, pst. t. of break. 

Bro'kEN, p. prf. Of BREAK. 

Bro-ken-Heart-ed (br6 , kn-hart / - 
M),a. Having the spirits crushed. 

Bro-ker (brd'kur), n. A factor ; 
one who does business for another; 
a dealer in money, stocks, &c. 

Bro-ker-age (br6'kurlje),n. The 
pay or business of a broker. 

Bro-mine (br6'min), n. A non- 
metallic chemical element. 

*Bron-chi-al (br6n'ke N al), a. Be- 
longing to the throat. 

"^Bronze (br&nz or br6nz), n. A 
metal composed of copper and 
tin ; the color of bronze : — a., of 
the color of bronze: — v. t. } to 
harden or color like bronze. 

Bron'zing, p. prs. 

Brooch (brS&tsh), n. A jewel. 

*Brooch'es, n. pi. 

Br66d, v. i. To sit on eggs ; to 
cover under the wing, as a fowl ; 
to muse ; to consider any thing 
anxiously: — n., offspring, prog- 
eny; the number hatched at 
once; production. 

Br66k, n. A running water; a 
rivulet: — v. t., to bear, endure, 
suffer. [378-17.] 

Br66k'let, n. A small brook. 

Br66m, n. A shrub ; a besom ; an 
instrument to sweep with. 

BR00M-Y(br66m'e),o. Full of broom. 

Broth (br6^ or hrkwth), n. Liquor 
in which flesh has been boiled. 

Broth-er (br&TH'ur), n. [pls. f 
brothers (of the same parents) 
or brethren [of the same so- 
ciety).'] A male born of the same 
parents ; one of the same race, 
society, or profession ; an asso- 
ciate. 

*Broth-er-hood (bruTH'ur x hud), 
n. The state of being a brother ; 
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BRIT 



BUC 
Fate, far, f3,U, fat— me, mSt— pine, pin— r»6, m&ve, 



BUI 



a fraternity; a class of men of 
the same profession. [133.] 

Broth-er-ly (bruTH r ur r le), a. Af- 
fectionate ; like a brother. 

^Brought (brawt), pst. t, and p. 
prf. of BRING. 

Brow (brdu), n. The arch of hair 
over the eye ; the forehead ; the 
edge of any high place. 

Brow-beat (br6u'beet), v.t. [brow- 
beat — BROWBEATEN Or BROW- 
BEAT.] To intimidate with stem 
looks or with arrogant speech. 

Brown (br5un), n. The name of 
a color : — a., of a dark color : — 
v. t., to make brown. 

*Brown-ness (brfliin'ne's), n. A 
brown color. 

*BR0WN-STUD-Y(br5u\n-stM r de)n. 
Reverie; deep thoughtfulness. 

^Browse (brduze), v. t. To eat 
branches or shrubs : — n., tender 
branches or shrubs. 

^Brows'ing, p. pr8. 

Bru-in (brMn), n. A cant name 
for a bear. 

Bruise (br66z), v. t. To crush or 
mangle with a heavy blow : — n., 
a hurt from a blow; a contusion. 

Bruis-er (br66z'er), n. A boxer. 

*Bruis'ing, p. prs. 

Bruit (brS&t or brSS'it), n. Ru- 
mor, noise, report : — v. t., to noise 
abroad. 

Bru-mal (br66'mal), a. Belong- 
ing to the winter. 

*Bru-nette (brd&-net'), n. A wo- 
man with a brown complexion. 

Brunt, n. The violence of an on- 
set ; a shock ; a blow. 

Brush, n. An instrument for 
sweeping; an assault; brush 
wood : — v. t., to rub with a brush ; 
to touch lightly : — v. L, to move 
with haste; to skim over. 

Brush'es, n. pi. find prs. t. 3. 

BRUSH-wooD(brush'wi\d),ra. Rough 
shrubby thickets ; small bushes. 

* Brush- y (brush'e), a. Rough or 
shaggy, like a brush. 
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Brus-tle (briis'sl), v. i. To rus- 
tle; to crackle. 

*Brus-tling, p. prs. 

Bru-tal (br6&'tal), a. Savage, 
cruel ; like a brute ; inhuman. 

Bru-tal-i-ty (br66-tal'le v te), n. 
Savageness,inhumanity. [252-21] 

--Bru-tai/i^ties, n. pi. 

*Bru-tal-ly (brSd'taTle), ad. In- 
humanly; cruelly; churlishly. 

Brute (br65t), a. Senseless; fe- 
rocious ; savage ; rough : — n., a 
creature without reason ; an un- 
feeling person. 

Bru-ti-fy (brS&'te r fl), v. t. [prs. 
t. 3, brutifies.] To make like 
a brute. 

*Bru'tiVi-ed, p. prf. 

Bru-tish (br&6'tish), a. Bestial; 
savage,ferocious; ignorant; gross. 

Bru-tish-ly (br66'tlsh x le), ad. In 
the manner of a brute ; rudely. 

Bru-tish-ness (brod'tlsh^ne's), n. 
Brutality, savageness. 

Bub-ble (bub'bl), n. A smnll 
bladder of water; any thing 
which wants solidity ; a cheat : 
— v. %., to rise in bubbles : — 
v. t., to cheat. 

!c Bub'bling, p. prs. 

Buc-ca-neer ) ( v biik-a-neeV), n. A 

Buc-a-nier J pirate. 

Buck (buk), n. The liquor in 
which clothes are washed ; the 
male of the fallow deer, rabbits, 
&c. ; a dashing fellow : — v. t. f to 
soak in lye. 

Bugk-bask-et (buk'bask x lt), n. 
The basket in which clothes are 
carried to the wash. 

Buck-et (buk'kit), n. A vessel 
for carrying or drawing water. 

Buck-ish (buk'lsh), a. Foppish. 

Buck-le (buk'kl), n. An instru- 
ment for fastening a strap or 
dress : — v. t. f to fasten with a 
buckle; to confine: — v. i., to 
bend ; to bow. 

*"Buck/ling, p. prs. 

Buck-ler (buk'lur), n. A shield. 



*Buck-ram (biik'rum), n. A coarse 
cloth stifTened with gum or glue. 

Buck-skin (buk'skin), n. Leather 
made of deer-skin. 

*Bu-col-ic (bu-k&l'ik), n. A pas- 
toral poem : — a., pastoral. 

Bud, n. The first shoot of a plant, 
a germ : — v. i., to put forth young 
shoots or germs [239-15] : — 
v. t. y to inoculate. 

Bud'ding, p. prs. 

*Bud'ded, p. prf. 

BuDGE(budje),v.<. To stir; to move. 

Budg'ing, p. prs. 

*Budg-et (budj'et), n. A bundle, 
a stock : in England, a state- 
ment of the finances. 

Buff, n. Leather prepared from 
the skin of a buffalo; a light 
yellow color. 

Buf'fa n l6, n. A kind of wild ox. 

*BUF r FA N LOES, n. pi. 

Buf-fet (buf'fit), n. A blow with 
the fist ; a slap : — v. t., to box ; to 
beat: — v. i., to play a boxing- 
match, f 

Buf-fet (buf-fet' or buf fit), n. A 
kind of cupboard. 

Buf'f6, n. A comic actor in an opera. 

Buf'foes, n. pi. 

Buf-f66n', n. One who makes sport 
by droll actions ; a low jester. 

*Buf-foon-er-y (buf-fodn'urYe), 
n. Low jests; drollery. 

Buf-foon'er n ies, n. pi. 

Bug, n. Ah insect. 

Bug-bear (bug'bare), n. A fright- 
ful object ; a false terror. 

Bug-gy (biig'ge), a. Abounding 
with bugs : — n., a light vehicle. 

Bu-gle (bu'gl), n. A bead of glass ; 
a plant ; a sort of wild ox. 

Bu-gle (bu'gl), \ 

Bu-gle-horn (bu'grh5rn), J n ' 
A hunting or military horn. 

Build (blld), v. t. [built or 

BUILDED — BUILT Or BUILDED.] 

To make a fabric or an edifice; 
to construct; to raise: — v. i. y to 
depend on : — n., form, structure. 



BUL 



BUO 
nSr, n&t — tube, tub, bull— 611- 



-pMnd — thin, this. 



BUR 



*Build-ing (blid'lng), n. A fab 

ric, an edifice. 
Build -er (blld'ur), w. He that 

builds. 
Built (bllt), pat. t. and p. prf. of 

BUILD. 

Bulb, n. A round body, or root. 

BuLB-ous(bul'bus)a. Having bulbs. 

Bulge (bulje), v. i. To jut out ; to 
bilge : — ft., a protuberance. 

*Bul'ging, p. pre. 

BtjLK, ft. Magnitude, size, quan- 
tity ; the greater part ; part of a 
building jutting out. [170-25.] 

Bulk-head (bulk-hed'), n. A par- 
tition made across a ship. 

*Bulk-i-ness (bulk'eWs), n. 
Greatness of bulk or size ; 
heaviness. 

Bulk-y (bulk'e), a. [bulkier — 
bulkiest.] Of great size ; mas- 
sy,* heavy. 

B^ll, n. The male of cattle ; a 
sign of the zodiac (Taurus) ; an 
edict of the pope ; a blunder of 
speech. 

*Bull-bait-ing (bul'batelng), n. 
The act of baiting bulls with dogs. 

Bxjll'd6g, ft. A courageous dog. 

Bull-Head (bul'h&d), ft. A fish ; 
a stupid person. 

Bul-let (bul'lit), n. A round ball 
of metal; shot. 

Bul-le-tin (bul'leHln), n. An of- 
ficial report of public news. 

Bull-finch (bul'flnsh), n. A sing- 
ing bird of the sparrow kind. 

Btj ll'frog, n. A kind of large frog. 

*Bull-ion (bul'yun), ». Gold or 
silver un wrought. 

BuL-L0CK(bul'luk),n.A young bull. 

Bul-ly (bul'le), n. A noisy, quar- 
relling fellow : — v. t., to bluster ; 
to threaten. 

*Bul'lies, n. pi. and prs. t, 3. 

Bul'r^sh, n. A large rush. 

Bul'rush^es, n. pi. 

*Bul-wark (bul'wiirk), n. A for- 
tification ; security; a rampart. 
[38-31.] [334-19.] 



*Bum-bail-iff (bum-bale'lf), n. 
An under-bailiff. 

Bum-ble-bee (bum^brb^), ft, A 
large bee ; humblebee. 

Bum-boat (bum'b6te), n. A boat 
for carrying provisions to a ship. 

BfoiP, n. A swelling ; a blow : — 
v. t., to make a loud noise : — v. i., 
to strike heavily. 

Bum-per (biim'pur), n. A cup or 
glass filled. 

*Bujip'kin, n. An awkward fel- 
low ; a rustic. 

Bunch (bunsh), n. A hard lump ; 
a knob ,• a cluster ; a collection : 
— v. t., to tie in a bunch. 

Bunch'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Bunch-y (bunsh'd), a. Growing 
in bunches. 

Bun-dle (bian'dl), n. A number of 
things bound together: — v. t. } to 
tie up in a bundle. 

^Bun'dling, p. prs. 

BffNG, n. A stopper for a barrel : 
— v. t.. to stop with a bung. 

Bun-ga-low (bung / ga x 16), ft. A 
thatched house in India. 

Bung'hole, n. The hole in the 
side of a barrel. 

*Bun-gle (bung'gl), v. i. To per- 
form clumsily : — v. t. y to botch, 
manage clumsily : — ft., a botch ; 
a gross error. 

Bun'gling, p. prs. [workman. 

Bun-gler (bung'glur), n. A bad 

Bun-gling-ly (bung'gllng^le), ad. 
Clumsily, awkwardly. 

Bun-ion (bun'yun), n. An excres- 
cence on the foot. 

B£nk, n. A case of boards for a bed. 

Bunn, n. A kind of sweet bread. 

BfrN'TlNG, ft. A bird ; the stuff of 
which flags are made. 

*Buoy (bu6e), n. A piece of cork 
or wood floating to indicate a 
shoal: — v. t., to keep afloat: — 
v. i., to float. 

*Buoy-an-cy (bu6e'an x se), n. The 
quality of floating; animation, 
cheerfulness. 

7 



BUOY'AN^CIES, ft. pi. 

Buo Y-ANT(bu5e'ant),a. That which 
will not sink ; floating ; light. 

Bt&r, ft. A rough head of a plant. 

Bur-den (bur'dn), ri. A load; ca- 
pacity of a ship ; something 
grievous: — v.*.,toload,encumber. 

*Bur-den-some (bur'dn^sum), a. 
Grievous, troublesome, oppressive. 

Bur-dock (bundok), n. A plant. 

*Bu-reau (bu-r6' or bu'r6), n. A 
chest of drawers ; a department 
of public business. 

Bu'reaus, ) , 

*BU'REAUX, J n 'P l 

*Bur-gess (bur'jes), n. A citizen; 
an officer of a borough. 

Bur'gess^es, ft. pi. 

Burg, ) (burg), ft. A corporate 

*Burgh, J town or borough. 

Burgh-er (burg'ur), n. One who 
enjoys certain privileges in a 
place ; a citizen of a borough. 

*Burgh-er-ship (burg'uVshlp), n. 
The privilege of a burgher. 

Bur-gla-ry (bur'gla-Ve), n. 
Housebreaking by night with 
intent to rob. 

*Bur'gla x ries, ft. pi. 

Bur-go-jta-ster (bur'g6 v ma-stur), 
ft. A magistrate in a city. 

*Bu-ri-al (beVre^al), n. The act 
of burying; interment; funeral. 

B^rke, v. t. To murder for the 
purpose of obtaining a body for 
dissection. 

*Bur-lesque (bur-le'sk'), a. Lu- 
dicrous, jocular, tending to raise 
laughter [95-35] : — ft., ludicrous 
language ; fun, buffoonery : — 
v. t.y to turn to ridicule. 

*BUR-LESQU'ING, p. prs. 

*Bur-li-ness (bur'le v ne 4 s), ft. 
Bulk; bluster. 

Bur-ly (bur'le), a. Bulky; of 
great size. 

B£rn, v. t. [burned or burnt — 

burned or burnt.] To consume 

with fire ; to wound with fire : — 

v. *., to be on fire ; to be inflamed 

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BUS 



BUT 
Fate, far, f&ll, fat— me, met— pine, pln- 



-no, m5ve, 



BUX 



with passion; to scorch: — n., a 

hurt caused by fire. 
Bur-ner (bur'nur), n. A person 

or thing that burns. 
"Bums'iiHG, p. prs. : — n., combustion, 

inflammation : — a., powerful ; 

flaming. 
Bur-net (bur'nit), n. A plant. 
Burn'Ing-^Glass, n. A glass which 

collects the rays of the sun. 

BuRN'lNG- N GrLASS-ES, n. pi. 

Bur'nIsh, v, t. [prs. t. 3, bur- 
nishes.] To polish: — v. i. f to 
grow bright or glossy: — n.,a gloss. 

Bur-nish-er (buVnlsVtir), n. The 

. person or tool that burnishes. 

Burnt, pat. t. and p. prf. of burn. 

Burr, n. The lobe or lap of the ear. 

*Bur-row (bur'r6), n. The hole 
made in the ground by conies or 
rabbits : — v. i., to lodge in holes 
in the ground. 

Bur-sar (bur'sur), «. The treas- 
urer of a college. 

Bur-sa-ry (bur'sur^e), n. The 
treasury of a college. 

Burse, n. An exchange where 
merchants meet. 

Burst, v. i. [burst or bursted — 
burst or bursted.] To break 
or fly open or asunder : — v. t., to 
break open suddenly by violence : 
— n., a sudden disruption. 

*Bur-y (ber're), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 
buries.] To inter; to put into 
a grave ; to conceal ; to hide. 

*Bur'i-ed, p. prf. 

Bush, n. A thick shrub ; a bough. 

Bush'es, n. pi. 

Bush-el (bush'll), n. A dry meas- 
ure of eight gallons or four pecks. 

*Bush-i-ness (bush'e^ne's), n. The 
quality of being bushy. 

Bush-y (bush'e), a. Thick; full 
of small branches. 

*Bu-si-ly (blz'ze'le), ad. In an 
active, busy manner. 

*Bu-si-ness (blz'ne's), n. An em- 
ployment; an affair; concern; 
engagement. [201-24.] 
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Busk, n. A piece of whalebone or 

steel worn in stays. 
Bus'kin, n. A kind of half-boot ; 

a high shoe worn by actors. 
*~Bus-KiN-ED(bus'klnd),a. Dressed 

in buskins. 
Bus-ky (bus'k£), a. Woody. 
Buss, n. A kiss ; a boat for fishing. 
Buss'es, n.pl. 
Bust, n. A statue of the head 

and shoulders. 
Bus-tard (btis'turd), n. A bird 

of the turkey kind. 
*Bus-tle (bus'sl), v. i. To be 

busy ; to hurry : — n., a tumult ; 

a confusion. 
Bus'tling, p. prs. 
Bus'tled, p. prf. 
Bus'tler (bus'lur), n. An active 

stirring person ; a busybody. 
*Bu-sy (biz'ze), a. [busier — 

busiest.] Employed; bustling, 

active; meddling: — v. t. [prs.t. 

3, busies], to employ, engage ; 

to keep busy. 
*Bus'i-ed, p. prf. 
Bu-sy-bod-y (blz'ze'b&d-de), n. 

A meddling person. 
*Bus'y n bod-ies, n.pl. 
But, con. d. Except that; yet; 

nevertheless ; besides ; unless ; 

otherwise than: — prp., except: 

— ad., only ; no more than : — n. y 

a limit; the end; the largest 

end: — v. i., to abut, — which see. 
But'ting, p. prs. (abutting.) 

But'tED, p. prf. (ABUTTED.) 

Butch-er (biltsh'ur), n. One that 
kills animals to sell their flesh 
—v. t., to kill ; to murder. 

Butch-er-ly (butsh'ur^le), a. 
Bloody, cruel, barbarous. 

Butch-er-y (butsh'uYre), n. The 
trade of a butcher; murder 
cruelty ; a place where animals 
are killed. 

*Butch'er x ies, n. pi. 

B UT-END(but'end),w.The blunt end. 

But-ler (but'lur), n. A servant 
entrusted with wines, <fcc. 



But'ment, n. An abutment. 

*Butt, n. A mark ; the heaviest 
end of a stick ; the object of the 
ridicule of a company; a blow 
with head or horns ; a wine-cask 
of 126 gallons; a beer-cask of 
108 gallons; the contents of a 
butt : — v. t., to strike with the 
head or horns: — see gallon. 

But'ting, p. prs. of butt and but. 

But'ted, p. prf. of butt and but. 

But-ter (but'tur), n. An oily sub- 
stance made from cream : — v. t., 
to smear or oil with butter. 

But-ter-fly (but'tu^fll), n. A 
beautiful insect. 

*But'terVlies, n. pi. 

But-ter-is (but'turls), n. A black- 
smith's tool for paring hoofs. 

^But'ter^is-es, n. pi. 

But-ter-milk (but'tur^mllk), n. 
The milk which remains after 
churning. 

But-ter-nut (but'tur N nut), n. The 
fruit of a tree. 

But-ter-print (but'tur^print), n . 
A stamp used to mark butter. 

But-ter-tooth (\>&t'tur\bbth) f n. 
The great broad foretooth. 

BuT-TER-wo-MAN(but / tur y wum-un) 
n. A woman that sells butter. 

*But-ter-wq-men (but'turVlm- 
mln), n. pi. 

*But-ter-y (but'turYe), n. A 
room for provisions : — a., hav- 
ing the qualities of butter. 

But'ter^ies, n. pi. 

But-ton (but'tn), n. Any knob or 
ball ; the bud of a plant : — v. t. t 
to fasten with buttons. 

But-ton-hole (but'tn v h61e), n. 
The hole in which the button 
is caught. 

*But-tress (butHrls), n. A prop, 
a support: — v. t., to prop. 

But'tress x es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Bux-OM(buk'sum),a.Fleshy; brisk, 
lively; wanton; gay. [362-6.] 

*Bux-om-ly (buk'sum^le), ad. 
"Wantonly; amorously. 



BUZ 



BYE 
nor, n6t— tube, tub, bull— 611- 



-p3und — thin, THis. 



BYW 



Bux-om-ness (btik'sumWs), n. 
"Wantonness ; amorousness. 

Buy (bi),v. t. [bought — bought.] 
To purchase, acquire by paying 
a price ; to bribe ; to bargain for. 

Buy-er (bl'ur), n. He that buys ; 
a purchaser. 

Buzz, v. i. To hum; to make a 
noise like bees ; to whisper : — n., 
the noise of bees ; a whisper. 

Buzz'es, n. pi. and^rs. t. 3. 



*Buz-zard (buz'zurd), n. A spe- 
cies of hawk; a dunce. 

Buz-zer (buz'zur), n, A secret 
whisperer. 

By (bi), prp. Near, through, for; 
it denotes the agent or means : 
— ad., near, at a small distance. 

By-and-by (bi'and-bl/), ad. In a 
short time. 

By-End (bi-end'), n. Private in- 
terest ; secret advantage. 



*By-Law (bi'law), n. A private 

law of a society. 
B Y-NAME(bl'name),n. A nickname. 
*By-Path (bl'pai/i), n. A private 

or obscure path. 
By-Stand-er (bl-stand'ur), n. A 

looker-on ; a spectator. 
By-Way (bl'wa), n. A private 

and obscure way. 
*By-Word (bi'wurd),n. A saying; 

a proverb ; a term of reproach. 



CAB 

C(see), n. The third letter in 
the English alphabet, and a 
consonant. The name is written 
Gee, the plural of which is Gees. 
It has a hard sound like K be- 
fore a, o, u, l, r, and t; and a 
soft sound like S before e, i, and 
y. As an abbreviature this letter 
represents many words ; it is the 
initial of centum, and hence, as 
a numeral, has been made to 
stand for 100. 

Cab (kab), n. A Hebrew measure 
of about three pints; a carriage 
(abbreviation of cabriolet). 

*Ca-bal (ka-bal'), n. A body of 
men united in some close de- 
sign ; intrigue ; party ; faction 
[219-1] : — v. i., to form close in- 
trigues ; to plot. 

Ca-bal'ling, p. prs. 

*Ca-ball'ed, p. prf. 

Cab-a-la (kab'a v la), n. Hebrew 
tradition ; secret science. 

Cab-a-list (kab'a x llst), n. One 
skilled in Hebrew tradition. 

Cab-a-lis-tic Okab-a-lis'tik), a. 
Relating to Hebrew tradition ; 
secret, occult. 

Ca-bal-ler (ka-bal'lur), n. He 
that cabals ; an intriguer. 

*Cab-bage (kab'blje), n. A plant: 
— v. t., to steal in cutting clothes. 

*Cab'bag v ing, p. prs. 

* Cab-in (kab'in), n, A small room 



CAC 

in a ship ; a cottage ; a hut : — 
v. %., to live in a cabin : — v. t., to 
confine in a cabin. 

*Cab-in-et (kab'in^t), n. A set 
of drawers for curiosities; a pri- 
vate room for consultations ; the 
ministers of a state collectively ; 
a closet. 

*Ca-ble (ka'bl), n. The rope or 
chain of a ship to hold the 
anchor. 

*Ca-boose (ka-b66se')> n. The 
cooking-room of a ship. 

Cab-ri-o-let (kab're-6 x la), n. A 
carriage ; a cab. 

Cache (kash), n. A hole dug in 
the ground for preserving pro- 
visions. 

*Cach-ex-y (kak'ek x se), n. A dis- 
ordered state of the body. 

-'•Cach'ex^ies, n. pi. 

*Cach-in-na-tion ( x kak-ln-na'- 
shun), n. Loud laughter. 

Cack-le (kak'kl), n. The voice 
of a hen or fowl : — v. L, to make 
a noise as a hen ; to laugh, giggle. 

Cack'ling, p. prs. 

Cack-le r (kak'lur), n. A fowl 
that cackles ; a tattler. 

Ca-coph-o-ny (ka-k6f 6 x ne), n. A 
harsh sound of words; discord. 

Ca-cophVnies, n. pi. 

Cac-tus (kak'tus), n. A genus 
of tropical plants with beautiful 
flowers. 



CAG 

Cac'tus-es, 1 , 

Cac'ti, j n 'P L 

Ca-dav-e-rous (ka-dav'e x rus), a. 
Like a dead body ; ghastly. 

Cad-dis (kad'dis), n. A kind of 
tape or ribbon; a worm or grub. 

* Cad 'dishes, n. pi. 

CAD-DY(kad'de),n. A small tea-box. 

Cad'dies, n. pi. 

Cade (kade), a. Tame: — ?i.,acask. 

Ca-dence (ka'dense), n. Fall of 
the voice in reading; the tone 
or sound. 

Ca-dent (ka'dent), a. Falling down. 

Ca-det (ka-def), n. A pupil in a 
military school; a volunteer. 

Ca-di (ka'de), n. A Turkish 
magistrate. 

Cad-mi-um (kad'me'um), n. A 
white, malleable metal. 

Ca-du-ce-us (ka-du'sheNis), n. The 
rod or wand of Mercury ; on med- 
als, a symbol of peace, &c. 

*C^-su-ra (se-zu'ra), n. A pause 
in a verse or poetic line. 

*C^e-su'r^e, n. pi. 

C^e-su-ral (se-zu'ral), a. Rela- 
ting to the cassura. 

*Caf-e (kafa), n. A coffee-house. 

Caf-tan (kaftan), n. A Persian 
garment. 

Cag (kag), n. A small barrel; a keg. 

Cage (kaje), n. An enclosure in 
which birds or wild beasts are 
kept : — v. t.j to enclose in a cage. 
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CAL 



CAL 
Fate, far, fS.ll, fat — me, mSt — pine, pin — n6, m6ve, 



CAL 



Ca'ging, p. prs. [stones, 

Cairn (k&rn), n. A conical heap of 

*Cais-son (ka-s6n' or ka'sun), n. 
A wooden chest for bombs, &c. 

Cai-tiff (ka'tlf ), n. A knave. 

Ca-jole (ka-j61e'), v. t. To flatter; 
to coax ; to delude by flattery. 

Ca-jo'ling, p. prs. 

CA-JO-LER(ka-j6'lur),n. A flatterer. 

Ca-jo-ler-y (ka-j6'lurVe), n. Flat- 
tery ; an enticing by fawning. 

■^Ca-jo'ler^ies, n. pi. 

Cake (kake), n. A kind of deli- 
cate bread ; any flat mass : — v. i. f 
to harden or form into a cake. 

*Ca'king,2>. prs. 

Cal-a-bash (kal'a^bash), n. A 
species of a large gourd. 

*Cal'a x bash-es, n. pi. 

Cal-a-man-co ( x kal-a-mang'k6), n. 
A kind of woollen stuff. 

Cal-a-mine (kaWmlne), n. An 
ore of zinc. 

*Ca-lam-i-tous (ka-lam'e y tus), a. 
Full of calamity ; miserable ; 
adverse. 

CA-LAM-i-TOus-NESs(ka-lam , eHus- 
n£s),w. Misery,distress; calamity. 

Ca-lam-i-ty (ka-lain'e v te), n. Mis- 
fortune; cause of misery; dis- 
aster. [87-35.] [256.] 

*Ca-lamYties, n. pi. 

Cal-a-mus (kalTm&s), n. A plant 
of the reed kind. 

Ca-lash (ka-lash'), n. An open 
carriage ; a head-dress. 

*Ca-lash'es, n. pi. 

*Cal-ca-re-ous (kal-kaWus), a. 
Having the nature of lime. [57.] 

Cal-ce-a-ted (kal'she N a-ted), a. 
Shod ; having shoes. 

Cal-ci-nate (kal'se v nate), v. t. 
To calcine. 

Cal'ci v na-ting, p. prs. 

*Cal-ci-na-tion ^kal-s^-na'shun), 
n. The operation of pulverizing 
by heat. 

Cal-cine (kal-slne' or kal'sln), v. t. 
To reduce to a calx. 

*Cal-ci'ning, p. prs. 
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*Cal-ci-tjm (kal'se'um), n. The 

metallic base of lime. 
Cal-cu-la-ble (kal'ku^la-bl), a. 

That may be computed. 
Cal-cu-late (kal'ku^late), v. t. 

To compute, reckon ; to adjust. 
Cai/cuVa-ting, p. prs. 
*CAL-cu-LA-TioN( N kal-ku-la'shun) 

n. The act or result of calcula- 
ting ; computation. 
Cal-cu-la-tor (kal'ku x la-tur), n. 

One who calculates or computes. 
*Cal-cu-lous (kal'ku^lus), a. 

Stony ; gritty. 
*Cal-dron (kawl'drun), n. A 

large boiler or kettle. [72-31.] 
Cal-e-fac-tion ( r kal-e-fak'shun), 

n. The act of heating. 
Cal-e-fac-tor-y fkal-e-fak'tur- 

Ve), a. That which heats ; 

heating. 
Cal-e-fy (kal'e^fl), v. i. [prs. t. 

3, calefies.] To grow hot ; to 

be heated : — v. t.> to make hot. 
Cal'e n fi-ed, p. prf. 
*Cal-en-dar (kal'enMur), n. A 

register of the year ; an almanac. 
*Cal-en-der (kal'enMur), v. t. To 

smooth cloth or paper: — n., a 

hot roller for smoothing cloth 

or paper. 
*Cal-ends (kal'endz), n. pi. The 

first day of every month among 

the Romans. 
Cal-en-ture (kal'eVtshure), n. 

A delirium incident to sailors in 

hot climates. 
Calf (kaf or kaf), n. The young 

of a cow ; the muscle of the leg 

below the knee. 
Calves (kavz or kavz), n. pi. 
Cal-i-ber I (kal'e'bur), n. The 
*Cal-i-bre J diameter of a body ; 

the bore of a gun ; power of mind. 
Cal-i-co (kal'e x k&), n. A cotton 

cloth ; cotton cloth printed. 
"*Cal'i x coes, n. pi. 
*Cal-id (kalld), a. Hot, burning. 
Ca-lid-i-ty (ka-lld'e v te), n. Heat. 
Ca-lif. See caliph. 



Cal-i-ga-tion (^kal-le-ga'shun), n* 
Darkness, cloudiness. 

Ca-li-gi-nous (ka-llj'e x nus), a. 
Obscure; dim; smoky. 

*Cal-i-pers (kal'e^purs), n. pi. 
Compasses with curved legs. 

*Ca-liph ) (ka'lif ), n. A title as- 

Ca-lif j sumed by the suc- 
cessors of Mahomet. [246.] 

Cal-is-then-ics (Mial-is-fAeVlks), 
n. pi. Exercises for promoting 
bodily health. 

*Calk (kawk), v. t. To stop the 
seams of a ship ; to stuff. 

Calk-er (kawk'ur), n. One who 
stops the seams of a ship. 

Call (kawl), v. t. To name; to 
summon ; to invite ; to invoke ; 
to demand: — v. t., to cry out; to 
make a short visit (ap. p. — upon 
or on a person; at a house; for 
a thing): — n., an address ; a de- 
mand; divine vocation ; a short 
visit; an invitation; an instru- 
ment to call birds. 

*Call-ing (kawl'llng), n. Voca- 
tion, profession, trade. 

Cal-los-i-ty (kal-l&s'eHe), n. A 
hard swelling without pain. 

-^Cal-losVties, n. pi. 

*Cal-lous (kal'lus), a. Hard, 
insensible. 

Cal-low (kal'16), a. Unfledged; 
wanting feathers ; naked. 

*Cal-lus (kal'lus), n. An indu- 
ration of the fibres ; a hardness. 

Cal'lus^es, n. pi. 

Calm (kam), a. Quiet, serene ; 
unruffled ; tranquil : — n., still- 
ness ; serenity; repose: — v. t.,to 
still ; to quiet ; to pacify. 

Calm-ly (kam'le), ad. Serenely; 
quietly. 

Calm-ness (kam'n^s), n. Tran- 
quillity, serenity ; state of rest. 

Cal-o-mel (kal^mel), n. A prep- 
aration of mercury. 

Ca-lor-ic (ka-16rlk), n. Heat. 

*Cal-o-rif-ic ('kal-6-rlf'lk), a. 
Causing or producing heat. 



CAM 



CAN 
n5r, nftt — tube, tub, bull — Ml — p6und — thin, THis. 



CAN 



*Cal-tj-met (kal'u N met), ft. The 
Indian pipe of peace. 

*Ca-lum-ni-ate (ka-lum' negate), 
v. t. To slander ; to defame. 

Ca-ltjm'ni\a.-ting, p. prs. 

Ca-lttm-ni-a-tion (ka x lum-ne-a'- 
shun), n. A malicious and 
false accusation of an offence; 
slander. 

CA-LUM-Ni-A-TOR(ka-lum'ne v a-tur) 
ft. A slanderer. 

*Ca-lum-ni-ous (ka-lum'ne x us), a. 
Slanderous ; falsely reproachful. 

Cal-um-ny (kal'um^ne), n. Slander, 
false charge; defamation. [279.] 

^Cal'tjmVies, n. pi. 

CALVES(kavz or kavz),n._p£.of calf. 

Cal-vin-ism (kal'vinlzm), ft. The 
doctrines of Calvin. 

Calx (kalks), ft. A powder made 
by burning ; lime or chalk. 

Cal-ces (kal'seez), } ■ 7 

Calx'es, h \n.pl. 

*Ca-lyx (ka'liks or kal'lks), ft. A 
flower-cup; the outer covering 
of a flower. 

Cal-y-ces (kal'e^se^z), ) 7 

Ca'lyxW "\n.pl. 

Cam-ber (kam'bur), n. A piece 
of timber cut archwise. 

Cam-boge. See gamboge. 

Cam-brel. See gambrel. 

Cam-bric (karue'brik), ft. A kind 
of fine linen. 

Came, pst. t. of come. 

Cam-el (kam'el), ft. A beast of 
burden. 

*Ca-mel-o-pard (ka-meT6 x pard or 
kam'eTd-pard), n. The giraffe. 

Cam-e-o (kam'e v 6), w. A precious 
stone; an onyx; a kind of ag- 
ate ; an onyx sculptured in relief. 

*Cam-e-ra-Ob-scu-ra (kam'e y ra- 
6b-sku'ra), n. An optical ma- 
chine used in a darkened cham- 
ber for throwing images of ex- 
ternal objects on a screen. 

Cam-let (kam'le't), n. A kind of 
stuff made with wool and silk. 

CamVmile, 7i. See chamomile. 



Camp (kamp), ft. The order of 
tents of an army when they keep 
the field : — v. i., to lodge in tents. 

*Cam-paign (kam-pane r ), ft. A 
large, open country ; the time 
an army keeps the field in one 
year. [360-8.] 

Cam-pes-tral (kam-peVtral), a. 
Growing in fields. 

Cam-phene (kam'feen), ft. Pure 
spirit of turpentine. [of resin. 

Cam-phor (kam'fiir), ft. A kind 

*Cam-pho-rate (kam'f6Mt), a. 
Impregnated with camphor. 

Can (kan), n. A cup or vessel: — 
v. i. [could — defective], to be 
able ; to have power. 
^§** The verb can is always 
used as an auxiliary ; it helps 
to form the tenses of the poten- 
tial mood ; can is a sign of the 
present, can have of the per- 
fect, could of the past, could 
have of the pluperfect. 

*Ca-naille (ka-nale'), n. The low- 
est of the people ; the rabble. 

Ca-nal (ka-nal'), n. A basin or 
course of water made by art; a 
conduit; ■ a passage or duct in 
the body. 

Ca-na-ry (ka-na're), n. Wine 
brought from the Canary Isles. 

*Ca-na'ries, n. pi. 

Ca-na-ry-Bird (ka-naWburd), 
ft. A singing bird from the 
Canary Isles. 

Can-cel (kan'sil), v. t. To blot 
out; to efface, obliterate, annul; 
to repeal. 

*Can'cel v ling, } 

Can Wing, J*-*** 

Can'cell-ed, } j. 

Can'cel-ed, \P'P r f- 

*Can-cel-la-tion (^kan-sSl-la'- 
shnn), ft. Act of expunging. 

*Can-cer (kan'sur), n. A crab- 
fish ; the Crab, a sign of the zo- 
diac entered by the sun June 
21st; the summer solstice; a 
virulent sore. 

7* 



*Can-cer-ous (kan'surNis), a. 

Like, or relating to, a oancer. 
CAN-DE-LA-BRUM( > kan-de-la / brum) 

ft. A branched candlestick. 
^Can-de-la'bra, ) , 

x Can-de-la'brums, \ n 'P ' 
Can-dent (kan'dent), a. Hot ; 

glowing with heat. 
*Can-did (kan'dld), a. White; 

fair; open, ingenuous. [226-4.] 
*Can-di-date (kan'de N date), n. A 

competitor ; one who seeks or is 

proposed for an office. 
Can-did-ly (kan'dld N le), ad. In- 
genuously, fairly, frankly. 
Can-did-ness (kan'didWs), ft. 

Ingenuousness ; openness of 

temper. 

*Can'dI-ED, p. prf. Of CANDY. 

Can-dle (kan'dl), n. A wick of 
flax or cotton, surrounded by 
wax or tallow ; a light. 

*Can-dle-light (kanMrilte), ft. 
The light of a candle. 

Can-dle-mas (kan'drmus), n. The 
feast of the purification of the 
Virgin Mary. 

*Can-dle-stick (kan'dPstik), n. 
The instrument that holds a 
candle. 

Can-dor (kan'dur), n. Freedom 
from prejudice; fairness, frank- 
ness. [244-6.] 

Can-dy (kan'de), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 
candies.] To conserve with 
sugar : — v. i., to grow congealed : 
— n., a sweetmeat of sugar. 

*Can'di-ed, p. prf. 

Cane (kane), n. A kind of strong 
reed ; the sugar-plant ; a walk- 
ing-stick : — v. t., to beat with a 

Ca'ning, p. prs. [cane or stick. 

Cane-brake (kane'brake), n. A 
thicket of canes. 

Ca-nic-u-lar (ka-nik'ular), a. 
Belonging to the dog-star. 

*Ca-nine (ka-nine'), a. Having 
the properties of a dog. [221.] 

Can-is-ter (kan'lsHur), n. A 
small box or case for tea, <fec. 



CAN 



CAN 
Fate, far, fall, fat — me, met — pine, pin — n6, move, 



CAP 



Cank-er (kangk'ur), n. An eating 
or corroding humor ; a disease 
in trees : — v. i., to grow corrupt : 
— v. t., to corrupt; to corrode. 

Cank-er-ous (kangk'uVus), a. 
Corroding like a canker. 

Can-na-bis (kan'naMs), n. Hemp. 

*Can-ni-bal (kan'ne^bal), n. One 
who eats human flesh.f 

Can-ni-bal-ism (kan'ne x bal-lzm), 
n. The eating of human flesh. 

Can-non (kan'nun), n. A large gun 
for battery ; a piece of ordnance. 

* Can-non- ade (^kan-nun-nade') 
v. t. To attack or batter with 
cannon : — n., the firing of cannon 

^Can-non-a'ding, p. prs. 

*Can-non-eer ( N kan-nun-neeV), n. 
One who manages cannon :- 
also written cannonier. 

Can-not (kan'n6t), v. i. To be 
unable. 

^t~ This word is compounded 
of the auxiliary verb can and 
the adverb not, and "is not 
properly one word, but two. 
In parsing, the adverb must 
be taken separately, and the 
auxiliary be explained with 
its principal." See " Brown's 
Grammar of English Gram- 
mars/' p. 391. 

*Ca-noe (kan-nd6'), n. A boat 
made of bark or a hollowed tree. 

*Can-on (kan'un), n. A rule ; a 
law; the books of Holy Scrip- 
ture ; a dignitary in a cathedral. 

*Can-on-ess (kan'tinMs), n. A 
woman possessed of a prebend. 

Can'on^ess-es, n. pi. 

Ca-non-i-cal (ka-n6n'e v kal), a. 
According to canon,ecclesiastical. 

*Ca-non-i-cal-ly (ka-n6n'e x kal- 
le), ad. In a canonical manner. 

CAN-ON-i-cALs(kan-6n , e > kalz),n.^>Z. 
The full dress of the clergy. 

Can-on-ist (kan'unlst), n. A pro- 
fessor of canonical law. 

Can-on-i-za-tion ( x kan-un-e-za ; - 
shun), n. Act of canonizing. 
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*Can-on-ize (kan'uVlze), v. t. To 
declare any one a saint* 

Can'onVzing, p. prs. 

Can-on-ry (kan'unVe), ». An 
ecclesiastical benefice in some 
cathedral; office of a canon. 

*Can'on x ries, n. pi. 

Can-o-py (kan'6 r pe), n. A cover- 
ing spread over the head [33-22] 
[218-21] : — v. t., to cover or 
adorn with a canopy. 

CanVpies, n. pi. and^rs. t. 3. 

^'CanVpi-ed, p. prf. [musical. 

CA-N0-R0US(ki-n6 r rus),a. Tuneful, 

Cant (kant), n. A corrupt dialect; 
slang ; a toss ; a throw ; a whin- 
ing pretension to goodness 
[364-22] : — v. %., to speak with a 
whining tone: — v. t. t to toss; to 
tip or incline. 

Can-ta-ta (kan-ta'ta), n. A song. 

Can-teen (kan'teen), n. A small 
vessel for carrying liquors. 

Can-ter (kan'tur), n. A hypocrite ; 
a short gallop: — v. i., to gallop 
gently. 

*Can-thar-i-des (kan-fAar'eMe'z), 
n. pi. Spanish flies, used to 
raise blisters. 

*Can-ti-cle (kan'te'kl), n. A 
song; Song of Solomon. 

Cant-let (kant'let), n. A piece; 
a fragment. 

Can-to (kan'to), n. A book or 
section of a poem; a song. [355.] 

Can-ton (kan'tun), n. A small 
division of land; a small clan: 
— v. t., to divide into little parts ; 
to allot quarters to troops. 

Can-ton-ment (kan'tun^ment), n. 
Quarters for soldiers. 

*Can-vas (kan'vas), n. A kind 
of coarse cloth for sails, tents, <fec. 

*Can-vass (kan'vas), v. t. To sift ; 
to examine ; to discuss : — v. i., to 
solicit votes or subscriptions : — 
n.j examination; discussion; so- 
licitation for votes or subscrip- 
tions. 

^Can'vass^es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 



Can-zo-net ( x kan-z6-nef), n. A 
little song. 

Caou-tchouc (koft'tshuk), n. In- 
dia-rubber or gum-elastic. 

Cap (kap), n. The garment that 
covers the head : — v. t., to cover 
on the top ; to complete. 

* Cap'ping, p. prs. 

Cap'ped, p. prf. 

*Cap-a-pie fkap-a-pee'), ad. 
From head to foot ; all over. 

Ca-pa-bil-i-ty pka-pa-bil'le'tej, n. 
Capacity; fitness. 

^Ca-pa-bii/i^ties, n. pi. 

Ca-pa-ble (ka'pa^bl), a. Having 
the ability; able to understand; 
susceptible; qualified ; capacious, 
able. (ap. p.— of.) [281-28.] 

Ca-pa-ble-ness (ka'pa^bl-ngs), n. 
The quality or state of being ca- 
pable ; knowledge. 

*Ca-pa-cious (ka-pa'shus), a. 
Wide ; holding much ; vast ; 
large. 

CA-PA-cious-NESs(ka-pa'shuVnes) 
n. The power of holding ; 
largeness. 

Ca-pa-ci-tate (ka-pas'seHate), 
v. t. To enable ; to qualify ; to 
make capable. 

^Ca-pa'ci^ta-ting, p. prs. 

Ca-pa-ci-ty (ka-pas'seHe), n. 
Power, ability ; room, space ; 
talent, (ap. p.— for.) [179-3.] 
[64-25.] 

^Ca-pa'ciVies, n. pi. 

Ca-par-i-son (ka-par^sun), n. 
Ornamental dress for a horse :— * 
v. t., to dress for ornament. 

Cape (k&pe), n. Headland; prom- 
ontory ; the neck-piece of a coat. 

*Ca-per (ka'pur), n. A leap or 
jump ; a plant : — v. ?'., to dance ; 
to skip; to frisk about. 

*Ca-pi-as (ka'pe^us), n. A sort 

Ca'pi x AS-es, n. pi. [of writ. 

*Cap-il-la-ry (kap'iria-re), ) 

Ca-pil-la-ry (ka-pil'laVe), j a ' 
Hair-like ; small,minute, slender : 
— n. f a minute bloodvessel. 



CAP 



CAR 

n3r, n6t— tube, tub, bull— 611— p6und- 



CAR 



-thin, 



Cap'il v la-ries, I n. pi. The mi 

Ca-pil'l aeries, j nute bloodves- 
sels which unite the extremities 
of arteries to those of veins. 

Cap-i-tal (kap'eHal), a. Relating 
to the head; that which affects 
life; chief, principal; large: — 
n., the upper part of a pillar; the 
chief city of a nation ; the prin- 
cipal or original stock required 
for business ; a large letter. 

*Cap-i-tal-ist (kap'e y tal-lst,) n. 
One who has a capital. 

*Cap-i-tal-ly (kap'e x tal-le), ad. 
In a capital manner ; cleverly. 

Cap-i-ta-tion (^kap-e-ta'shun), n. 
Numeration by heads; a poll- 
tax. 

Cap-i-tol (kap'eH61), n. A temple 
in Rome; a government house. 
[65-1.] 

*Ca-pit-u-late (ka-pit'uHate), 
v. i. To yield on certain condi- 
tions ; to surrender by treaty. 

Ca-pit'tj x la-ting, p. prs. 

Ca-pit-u-la-tion (ka x plt-u-la'- 
shun), n. Act of capitulating; 
surrender. 

*Ca-price (ka-preese'), n. Freak, 
fancy, whim ; sudden change of 
mind. [25-3.] [236-17.] 

Ca-pri-cious (ka-prlsh'us), a. 
Whimsical; apt to change; fic- 
kle, fanciful. [245-18.] 

*Ca-pri-cious-ly (ka-prlsh'us x le), 
ad. Whimsically. 

Ca-pri-cious-ness (ka-prlsh'us- 
x nes), n. Humor ; caprice. 

*Cap-ri-corn (kap're x k6rn), n. 
The Goat, a sign of the zodiac 
which is entered by the sun De- 
cember 21st ; the winter solstiee. 

Cap-Sheaf (kap'sheef), w. The 
crowning sheaf of a stack. 

Cap-si-cum (kap'se^kum), n. Red 
or cayenne pepper. 

Cap-size (kap'slze), v. t. To upset. 

Cap'si'zing, p. prs. 

*Cap-stan (kap'stan), n. A ma- 
chine employed to raise anchors. 



Cap-sule (kap'sh6&l), n. A case or 

sheath, as for the heart, seeds, &c. 
*Cap-tain (kap'tln), n. The com- 
mander of a company or of 

a ship. 

Cap-tain-cy (kap'tln^se), \ 
Cap-tain-ship (kap'tlnWp), j n ' 

The rank or post of a captain. 
Cap-tion (kap'shun), n. The act 

of taking any person by judicial 

process; an arrest. 
*Cap-tious (kap'shus), a. Apt to 

cavil; insidious; peevish. 
Cap-tious-ly (kap'shus^le), ad, 

In a captious manner. 
Cap-tious-ness (kap'shusWs), n. 

Inclination to object; peevishness 
Cap-ti-vate (kap'teVate), v. t. To 

take prisoner ; to charm, subdue ; 

to fascinate; to enchant. [164.] 

[25-22.] 
*Cap'tiVa-ting, p. prs. 
Cap-ti-va-tion ( N kap-te-va'shnn), 

n. The act of taking captive ; 

charm. 
Cap-tive (kap'tlv), n. One taken 

in war ; one charmed by beauty : 

— a., made prisoner in war. 
Cap-tiv-i-ty (kap-tlv'eHe), n 

Bondage; slavery; subjection 

[275.] 
*Cap-tor (kap'tur), n. He that 

takes a prisoner or a prize. 
Cap-ture (kap'thur), n. The 

act of taking any thing ; a prize : 

— v. L, to take as a prize. 
*Cap-u-chin ( v kap-6-sheen'), n. A 

Franciscan monk; a cloak with 

a hood. 
Car (kar), n. A carriage of burden 

on a railroad; a cart; chariot 

of war. 
Car-ac (kar'rak), n. A large ship 

of burden ; a galleon. 
*Car-at (kar'at), n. A weight of 

four grains ; a twenty -fourth part 

of any mass of gold. 
Car-a-van (kar'aVan), n. A troop 

or body of merchants or pil- 
grims. [53.] 



*Car-a-van»sa-ry fkar-a-van'- 
saVe), n. A house for the recep- 
tion of caravans and travellers. 
[286-2.] 

x Car-a-van'sa x ries, n. pi. 

Car-a-way (kar'aVa), n. A plant. 

* Car-bine (kar-bine'), n. A sort 
of small firearms. 

*Car-bi-nier ( A kar-be-neer')> n. A 
man who carries a carbine. 

CAR-BON(kar r bun),ft. Pure charcoal. 

*Car-bon-ize (kar'biWlze), v. t. To 
convert into carbon by burning. 

Car'bon'i-zing, p. prs. 

Car-bun-cle (kar'bungk N kl), n, 
A jewel shining in the dark ; 
an inflammatory, gangrenous 
tumor. [174-2.] 

Car-cass (kar'kas), n. A dead 
body of an animal ; an old frame 
or hull ; a kind of bomb. 

^Car'cass^es, n. pi. 

Card (kard), n. A small piece of 
stiffened paper used for games, 
business, or civility ; a note ; an 
instrument to comb wool : — v. t. f 
to comb wool. 

Card-er (kard'ur), n. One that 
cards wool. 

*Car-di-ac (karMe^ak), a. Pertain- 
ing to the heart ; invigorating. 

Car-di-nal (kar'de^nal), a. Prin- 
cipal, chief; used in counting: 
— n., a dignitary of the Roman 
CatholicChurch; a woman's cloak. 
_^T* North, South, East, and 
West are the cardinal points 
of the compass ; Aries, Libra, 
Cancer, and Capricorn the 
cardinal signs of the zodiac ; 
one, two, three, &c. the car- 
dinal numbers ; and Prudence, 
Temperance, Justice, and For- 
titude the cardinal virtues. 

Care (kare), n. Solicitude, con- 
cern, anxiety; caution; regard; 
charge : — v. i., to be anxious or 
solicitous ; to be inclined, (op. 
p. — for, to.) 

*Ca'ring, p. prs. • 

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CAR 



CAR 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me, met — pine, pin — n6, m6ve, 



CAR 



Ca-reen (ka-reen'), v. t. To 
heave or lay a vessel on one side. 

*Ca-reer (ka-reeV), n. A course, 
race; a running; course of ac- 
tion [47-24] [384-7] :— v. i., to 
run swiftly. 

Care-ful (kare'fiil), a. Anxious; 
solicitous; provident; cautious. 
(ap.p. — of, for, in.) 

Care-ful-ly (kare'fuPle), ad. 
Watchfully, needfully. 

*Care~ful-ness (kare'fdrnes), n. 
Vigilance, caution, great care. 

Care-less (kare'les), a. Without 
care or feeling; unconcerned; 
negligent; heedless, (ap. p. — 
of, about.) 

Care-less-ly (kare'leVleO, ad. 
Negligently, heedlessly. 

*Care-less-ness (kare'leVne's), n. 
Heedlessness, want of care. 

Ca-ress (ka-reV), v. t. To en- 
dear, fondle : — n., an act of en- 
dearment; embrace. 

Ca-ress'es, n. pi. and prs, t. 3. 

*Ca-ress'ing, p. prs. 

Ca-ret (ka'ret), n. The mark 
[ a ] which shows where some- 
thing interlined should be read. 

Car-go (kar'gd), n. The lading 
of a ship ; freight. 

*Car'goes, n. pi. 

* C ar-ic- a-ture (^kar-lk-a-tshure' 
or karlk-aHshure), n. An ex- 
aggerated and ludicrous repre- 
sentation of a person or thing : 
— v. u, to represent by carica- 
ture, f 

*Ca-ri-es (kaWiz), n. Rotten- 
ness of a bone. 

*Ca-ri-ous (ka're x us), a. Rotten, 
decayed. 

Carle (karl),n. A rude, brutal man. 

Car-man (kar'man), n. A man 
who drives a car or cart. 

Car'men, n. pi. 

Car-min-a-tive (kar-mln'aHiv), n. 
A medicine to relieve flatulency : 
— a., belonging to carminatives; 

* warming. 
80 



*Car-mine (kar-mine'), n. A 

bright red or crimson color or 

paint. [slaughter, havoc. 

*Car-nage (kar'nije), n. Massacre, 
Car-nal (kar'nal), a. Fleshly ; 

sensual. 
Car-nal-i-ty (kar-nal r le v te), n. 

Sensuality ; grossness of mind. 
*Car-nal'i v ties, n. pi. 
Car-nal-ly (kar'naPle), ad. Ac- 
cording to the flesh,not spiritually. 
Car-na-tion (kar-na'shiin), n. The 

natural flesh color; a flower. 
*Car-nel-ian (kar-nele'yun), n. 

A precious stone. [fleshy. 

Car-ne-ous (kar'neMs), a. Fat, 
Car-ni-val (kar'neVal), n. The 

feast held in Roman Catholic 

countries before Lent. 
Car-niv-o-rous (kar-niv'6 v rus), a. 

Flesh-eating. 
Car-nos-i-ty (kar-n6s r eHe), n. 

Fleshy excrescence. 
*Car-nosVties, n. pi. 
Car-ol (kar'rul), n. A song of joy 

and exultation ; a hymn : — v. i., 

to sing, warble : — v. t, to praise, 

celebrate in song. [95.] 
Car'oiAling, } 
Car'oiAng, \ P-P". 
Car'oll-ed, ) * 

Car'ol-ed, j P'Ff- 
Ca-rou-sal (ka-r6ti'zal), ». A 

festival ; a revelling. 
*Ca-rocse (ka-rduze'), v. i. To 

drink hard; to quaff; to revel. 
Ca-rou s'ing, p. prs. 
Ca-rous-er (ka-rduz'ur), n. A 

drinker, a toper. 
Carp (karp), n. A fish : — v. i., to 

censure ; to cavil ; to find fault. 

(ap. p. — at.) 
Carp-ing (karp'lng), a. Captious, 

censorious. [327-24.] 
Car-pen-ter (kar'peVtur), n. A 

worker in wood ; a builder. 
Car-pen-try (kar'penHre), n. The 

art or trade of a carpenter. 
CAR-PET(kar'plt),n. Acovering for a 

floor : — r.£.,to spread with carpets. 



*Car-riage (kar'rije), n. The act 
of carrying or transporting ; ve- 
hicle; price of carrying; con- 
duct, behaviour. [364-24.] 

*Car-ri-er (karWur), n. One 
who carries; a messenger. 

Car-ri-on (kar're x un), n. Dead, 
putrid flesh : — a., relating to or 
feeding on carcasses. 

Car-rot (kar'rut), n. A garden root. 

*Car-rot-y (kar'rut x e), a. Like 
a carrot; of a reddish yellow. 

Car-ry (kar're), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 
carries.] To bear; to convey; 
to behave ; to gain : — v. i., to 
transport. 

"^Car'ri-ed, p. prf. 

Cart (kart), n. A carriage with 
two wheels, used for luggage : — 
v. t., to carry in a cart : — v. i., to 
use carts for carriage. 

Cart-age (kart'ije), n. Act of 
carting ; cost of carting. 

"^Carte-Blanche (kart-blansh'), 
n. A blank paper to be filled up 
with such conditions as the per- 
son to whom it is sent thinks 
proper; unconditional terms. 

Car-tel (kar-teT), n. An agree- 
ment for the exchange of pris- 
oners ; a challenge. 

Cart-er (kart'ur), n. The man 
who drives a cart. 

* Car-til-age (kar'te^lije), n. A 
smooth, tough, elastic substance 
found on the joint-surfaces of 
bones ; gristle. 

*Car-ti-lag-i-notts (^kar-tevlaj'e- 
x nus), a. Consisting of cartilages. 

Car-toon (kar-t6on'), n. A paint- 
ing or drawing upon large paper ; 
a design for a fresco-painter. 

*Car-touch (kar-t66tsh'), n. A 
case for holding cartridges and 
balls. 

Car-touch'es, n. pi. 

*Car-tridge (kar'tridje), n. A 
case of paper filled with gun- 
powder. 

Car'tridg^es, n. pi. 



CAS 



CAS 
n3r, n6t— tube, tub, bull— 611- 



-pSund — ^in, this. 



CAT 



Cart-rut (kart'rtit), n. A track 
made by a cart-wheel. 

*Cart-wright (k^rt'rlte), n. A 
maker of carts. 

Car-tjn-cle (kar'ungk^kl), n. A 
small fleshy excrescence. 

Carve (karv), v. t. To cut wood 
or stone into forms ; to cut meat 
at table : — v. i. y to cut stone or 
meat. 

Car'ving, p. prs. : — n. } sculpture ; 
art of carving. 

Car-ver (kar'vuf), n. One who 
carves ; a sculptor. 

*Cas-cade (kas-kade')> n, A 
small cataract ; a waterfall. 

Case (kase), n. A box ; a sheath 
state of things; an instance of 
disease; a question; inflection 
of nouns : — v. t. t to put in a 
case or cover. 

Ca'sing, p. prs. 

Case-hard-en (kase'harMn), v. t. 
To harden on the outside. 

*Case-knife (kase'nlfe), n. A 
large kitchen-knife. 

Case'knives, n. pi. 

Case-ment (kase'me'nt), n. A win- 
dow-sash opening upon hinges. 

*Ca-se-ous (ka'she^us), a. Re- 
sembling cheese. 

Case-Shot (kase'shdt), n. Balls, 
bullets, &c. enclosed in a case. 

Cash (kash), n. Money, ready 
money ; coin : — v. I., to convert 
into money. 

Cash-Book (kash'bdok), n. A 
book in which receipts and pay- 
ments of money are kept. 

*Ca-shier (ka-sheer 7 ), n. One who 
has charge of the money in a 
bank : — v. t., to discard, dismiss 

. from a post. 

*Cash-mere (kash'me&r), n. Made 
of the wool of the Cashmere 
goat. 

Cask (kask), n. A barrel or wooden 
vessel for liquors, &c. 

Cask-et (kask'lt), n. A small box 
or chest for jewels. 



*Casque (kask), n. A helmet. 

Cas-sa-tion (kas'sa x shun), n. A 
French court ; act of annulling. 

*Cas-si-a (kash'she v a), n. A 
sweet spice; a plant; senna. 

*Cas-si-mere (kaz'ze N mere), n. A 
thin, woollen cloth: — also writ- 
ten kerseymere. [ment. 

Cas-sock (kas'suk), n. A close gar- 

Cast (kast), v. t. [cast — cast.] 
To throw ; to fling ; to shed ; to 
moult; to lay aside; to com- 
pute ; to model ; to shape ; to 
make to preponderate ; to direct 
the eye: — v. %., to contrive, turn 
the thoughts to; to admit of a 
form or shape ; to warp : — n., the 
act of casting ; a throw ; motion 
of the eye ; a mould, form ; air, 
manner; a shade; a tinge; the 
division of the parts of a play 
among the actors, f 

*Cas-ta-net (kas'ta v n^t), n. Small 
shells of ivory or wood used by 
dancers. 

Cast-a-way (kast'aVa), ». A 

-person lost or abandoned. 

*Caste (kast), n. A hereditary 
class of people in Hindostan. 

Cas-tel-la-ted (kas'teTla-te'd), a. 
Adorned with turrets. 

Cast-er (kast'ur), n. One who 
casts ; a calculator; a cruet frame. 

Cas-ti-gate (kas'te v gate), v. t. To 
chastise ; to punish, correct. 

*Cas'ti x ga-ting, p. prs. 

Cas-ti-ga-tion ( N kas-te-ga'shun), 
t. Punishment, chastisement. 

Cas-ti-ga-tor ( x kas-te-ga'tur), n. 
One who chastises. 

CAS-Ti-GA-TOR-Y(kas'te x ga-turVe), 
x. Punitive, corrective. 

Cas-tile-Soap (kas'teers6pe), n. 
A hard and white or variegated 
soap. 

*Cas-tle (kas'sl), n. A fortified 
house ; a fortress. 

Cas-tor (kas'tur), n. A beaver, or 
a hat made of its fur ; a plant. 

Cas-u-al (kazh'u'al), a. Acci- 



dental; arising from chance; 

fortuitous. [77.] [239-27.] 
*Cas-u-al-ly (kazh'u x al-le), ad. 

Accidentally ; without design. 

[24-16.] 
*Cas-u-al-ty (kazh'u'al-te), n. 

Accident, chance ; misfortune. 
Cas'c n al-ties, n. pi. 
Cas-u-ist (kazh'u'lst), n. One that 

settles cases of conscience. [228.] 
Cas-u-is-ti-cal (^kazh-u-is'te- 

x kal), a. Relating to cases of 

conscience. 
-Cas-u-is-try (kazh'uls-tre,) n. 

The science of a casuist. 
Cas'u^is-tries, n. pi. 
Cat (kat), n. A domestic animal; 

a sort of ship ; a whip. 
*Cat-a-chres-ti-cal fkat-a- 

kreY te x kal), a. Forced ; far- 
fetched. 
*Cat-a-clysii (kat'a^klizm), n. A 

deluge ; an inundation. 

Cat-a-comb (kat / a v k6m), n. A 

subterraneous cavity for the 

burial of the dead. 
Cat-a-lec-tic (^kat-a-leVtlk), a. 

Wanting a syllable : — n., a verse 

wanting a syllable. 
Cat-a-lep-sy (kat'a^l&p-se), n. A 

disease in which the patient is 

suddenly deprived of sense and 

motion ; a trance. 
j Cat-a-logtje (kat'a x 16g), n. An 

enumeration of particulars ; a 

list of names of persons, books, 

&c. [133-29.] 
*Cat-a-plas3i (kat'a^plazm), ». 

A poultice ; a soft plaster. 
*Cat-a-ract (kat'aYakt), n. A 

great waterfall ; a cascade ; an 

eye-disease consisting in opacity 

of the crystalline lens or its 

capsule. 
*Ca-tarrh (ka-tar 7 ), n. A dis- 
charge of fluid from the nose 

and throat; a cold : influenza. 
Ca-tar-rhal (ka-tar'ral), ) 
Ca-tarrh-ous (ka-tar'us), } a * 

Relating to a catarrh or cold. 
SI 



CAT 



CAT 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me, mSt — pine, pin — n6, move, 



CACJ 



*Ca-tas-tro-phe (ka-tas'tr6 v fe), 
n. A final event ; disaster ; ca- 
lamity. [55-34.] 

Cat-call (kat'kall), n. A squeak- 
ing instrument. 

Catch (katsh), v. t. [caught or 

CATCHED — CAUGHT Or CATCHED.] 

To lay hold on with the hand; 
to seize ; to stop, interrupt fall- 
ing; to ensnare, entangle; to 
communicate to: — v. i., to be 
contagious, spread infection ; to 
become entangled: — n., seizure, 
the act of seizing; a song sung 
in succession ; an advantage 
taken ; profit, the thing caught; 
a taint; any thing that catches 
or takes hold. (ap. p. — at, up.) 

Catch'es, ft. pi. and prs. t, 3. 

Catch-Penny (katsh A p^n-ne), a. 
Worthless ; made only for money. 

Catch-up (katsh'up), ) n. A sauce 

*Cat-sup (kat'sup), J made of 
tomatoes, mushrooms, &c, and 
highly seasoned: — sometimes 
written ketchup. 

*Catch-word (katsh'wurd), n. 
The word under the last line of 
a page which is repeated at the 
top of the next. 

#Cat-e-chet-i-cal ^kat-e-keVe- 
v kal), a. Consisting of questions 
and answers. 

Cat-e-chet-i-cal-ly (^kat-e-keV- 
e^kal-le), ad. By question and 
answer. 

*Cat-e-chise (kat'e^klze), v. t. 
To instruct by asking questions ; 
to interrogate; to question: — 
sometimes written catechize. 

Cat'e n chi-sing, p. pr8. 

Cat-e-chi-ser (kaVe x kl-zur), n. 
One who catechises ; a catechist. 

*Cat-e-chism (kat'eMzm), n. A 
form of instruction by means of 
questions and answers ; an ele- 
mentary book. 

Cat-e-chist (kat'e^klst), n. One 
who catechises; a catechiser. 

*Cat-e-chu-men ( v kat-e-ku'men), 
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ft. One in the rudiments of 
Christianity ; a tyro. 

CAT-E-GOR-i-CALfkat-^-gSr'e^kal), 
a. Absolute, positive ; direct. 

*Cat-e-gor-i-cal-ly ( x kat-e-g6r'~ 
e y kal-le), ad. Positively, ex- 
pressly. 

Cat-e-go-ry (kat'e^gur-re), n. A 
class ; a series of ideas ; a pre- 
dicament. 

*Cat'e v gor-ies, n. pi. 

Cat-e-na-ri-an (^kat-e-naWan), 
a. Relating to a chain. 

CAT-E-NATE(kaVe v nate),v.£.Tolink. 

Cat'e x na-ting, p. prs. 

* C at-e-na-tion pkat-^-na'shun), 
ft. Link ; regular connection. 

Ca-ter (ka'tur), v. i. To provide 
or procure food. 

Ca-ter-er (ka'tur^ur), n. One who 
provides food; a purveyor. 

*Ca-ter-ess (ka'tiir^s), n. A 
woman employed to provide 
victuals. 

Ca'ter x ess-es, ft. pi. 

*Cat-er-pil-lar (kat'tir^pll-lur), 
ft. A worm ; a grub ; the larva 
of an insect ; a plant. 
J0f* Certain insects, as moths 
and butterflies, after leaving 
the egg, pass through three 
distinct stages of being. They 
exist in the form of 1st, a 
grub, caterpillar, or larva ; 
2dly, a pupa, chrysalis, aure- 
lia, or nympha; 3dly, the per- 
fected insect. 

*Cat-er-waul (kat'tirVawl), v. i. 
To make a noise as cats. 

Gates (kates), n.pl. Food, dainties. 

Cat-gut (kat'gut), n. A kind of 
cord for musical instruments ; a 
kind of coarse canvas. 

*Ca-thar-tic (ka-^ar'tlk), a. 
Purgative : — ft., a purging med- 
icine. 

*Ca-the-dral (ka-tfA&'dral), n. 
The head church of a diocese 
[294-21] : — a., relating to a ca- 
thedral. 



Cath-o-lic (kWd'ilk), a. Uni- 
versal, general, comprehensive : 
— ft., a Romrin Catholic. 

Ca-thol-i-cism (ka-^61'e\slzm), n. 
The doctrine of the Roman Cath- 
olic Church; universality. 

Ca-thol-i-cize (ka-fZt6l'e\dze),v. i. 
To become a Roman Catholic. 

Ca-thol'i v ci-zing, p. prs. 

*Cath-o-lic-i-ty fka^-6-lls'se- 
He), n. Catholicism, which see. 

Ca-thol-i-con (ka-^&Ve x k6n), n. 
A universal medicine. 

Cat-mint (kat'mlnt), ) . , 

Cat-nip (kat'nip), \ n ' A P lant 

*Cat-op-tri-cal (kat-6p'tre v kal), 
a. Relating to catoptrics. 

*Cat-op-trics (kat-6p'trlks), n.pl. 
That part of optics which treats 
of vision by reflection. 

Cat's-Paw (kats'paw), n. The 
dupe or tool of another. 

Cat-sup, n. See catchup. 

Cat-tle (kat'tl), ft. pi. Domestic 
beasts of pasture, as cows, &c. 

*Cau-cus (kaw'kus), n. A meet- 
ing of the ruling men of a party 
preparatory to an election. 

Cau'cus^es, ft. pi. 

Cau-dle (kaw'dl), n. A mixture of 
wine and gruel for the sick. 

Caup (kawf), ft. A chest with 
holes, to keep fish alive in the 
water. 

Caught (k&wt), pst. t. a,ndp,prf. of 
catch. 

*Caul (kawl), ft. A thin mem- 
brane covering the intestines; 
any kind of small net; the hinder 
part of a woman's cap. 

*Caul-i-flow-er (k&l'le'fldu-ur), 
ft. A species of cabbage. 

*Cau-sa-ble (kaw'za v bl), a. That 
may be caused. 

Cau-sal (kaw'zal), a. Relating 
to or expressing a cause. 

Cau-sa-tion (kaw-za'shun), n. 
The act or power of causing. 

Cau-sa-tive (kaw'zaHiv), a. Ex- 
pressing a cause or reason. 



CAV 



CED 
n5r, n&t — tube, tub, bull— 611 — p5und — thin, THis. 



CEM 



Cause (kawz), n. That which pro 
duces an effect; an agency; a 
reason, motive,* a suit at law; 
party : — v. t., to effect as an 
agent ; to produce. 

#Caus'ing, p. prs. 

Cause-less (kawz'le's), a. With- 
out just ground or motive. 

Cause-less-ly (kawz'leVl£), ad. 
Without cause or reason. 

^Cause-way (kawz'wa), n. A 
paved way raised above the ad- 
jacent ground. 

Caus-tic (kaws'tlk), n. A burning 
or corroding application : — a., 
corroding; burning: pungent. 

*CAU-TE-L0us(kaw'te x lus), a. Cun- 
ning, cautious, wily, crafty. 

CAU-TER-i-zA-TioN( x kaw-tur-e-za'- 
shun), n. The act of burning 
with cautery or caustic. 

*Cau-ter-ize (kaw r tur x ize), v.t. To 
burn with the cautery; to sear. 

^Cau'terVzing, p. prs. 

Cau-ter-y (kaw'tur^e), n. A hot 
iron ; a burning with a hot iron; 
a caustic substance. 

*-Cau'ter v ies, n. pi. 

Cau-tion (kaw'shun), n. Fore- 
sight ; prudence ; warning : — 
v. t., to warn, give notice of a 
danger ; to admonish, (ap. p. — 
against.) 

Cau-tion-a-ry (kaw'shun x a-re), a. 
Given as a pledge ; warning. 

•s-Cau-tious (kaw'shtis), a. Watch- 
ful ; extremely careful. [382-13.] 

Cau-tious-ly (kaw'shus x le), ad. 
In a wary or cautious manner. 

Cau-tious-ness (kaw'shus v nes), n. 
Care to avoid danger; watchful- 
ness, vigilance. 

#Cav-al-cade (^kav-al-kade'), n. 
A procession on horseback. 
[67-6.] 

*Cav-a-lier ( v kav-a-leer'), n. An 
armed horseman; a knight 
[128-38] [267-16] :— a., gay, 
sprightly ; brave ; disdainful : 
haughty. 



Cav-a-lier-ly (^kav-a-leer'le), ad. 
Disdainfully, haughtily. 

*Cav-al-ry (kav'alYe), n. pi. 
Mounted troops. 

Cave (kave), n. A cavern ; a den ; 
any hollow : — v. t., to make hol- 
low : — v. %., to fall in. (ap.p. — in.) 

Ca'ving, p. prs. 

*Ca-ve-at (ka've-at), n. A process 
in law to stop proceedings ; a 
warning. 

Cav-ern (kav'urn), n. A hollow 
place in the ground ; a large cave. 

Cav-ern-ed (kav'urnd), a. Full 
of caverns ; hollow. 

*Cav-ern-ous (kav'urn^us), a. 
Full of caverns. 

*Ca-viare (ka-veer'), } n. The roe 

Cav-iar (kav-yar'), J of the 
sturgeon, and other large fish, 
salted. 

Cav-il (kav'il), v. i. To raise cap- 
tious and frivolous objections : — 
n., a frivolous objection. [201-19.] 

* Cav'iiAling, ) 

Cav'iiAns, '\P-P™- 

*CAV'lLL-ED, ) j. 

Cay'il-ed, \P'P r f- 
*Cav-il-ler j (kav'iriur), n. A 
Cav-il-er j captious disputant. 
Cav-il-ous ) (kavirius),a. Full 
*Cav-il-lous j of cavils. 
Cav-i-ty (kav'eHe), n. A hollow. 
^CavYties, n. pi. 
Caw (kaw), v. i. To cry, as the 

rook or crow : — n., the cry of a 

rook or crow : — also written kaw. 
Cay-enne (ka-eV), n. A very 

pungent red pepper. 
Cease (seese), v. i. To leave off, 

to stop ; to be extinct : — v. t., to 

put a stop to. 

CEASING, J)' P r8 ' 

^Cease-less (seese'les), a. Inces- 
sant; never ceasing; continual. 

Ce-ci-ty (seVseHe), n. Blindness. 

Ce-dar (se'dur), n. A tree. 

Cede (seed), v. t. To yield ; to 
resign ; to give up to another. 

Ce'ding, p. prs. 



Ce-dil-la (s£-dil'la), n. The mark 
[ c ] placed under the letter c, 
to show that it is to be sounded 
like s; as, Crecy. 

*"Ce-drlye (se'drin), a. Belong- 
ing to the cedar-tree. 

Ceil (seel), v. t. To cover the in- 
ner roof of a building. 

*Ceil-ing (seeling), n. The inner 
roof or top of a room. 

Cel-e-brate (seWbrate), v. t. To 
praise ; to commemorate ; to dis- 
tinguish by ceremonies. [65-31.] 
[169-18.] 

Cel'e v bra-ting, p. prs. 

Cel-e-bra-ted (seWbra-ted), a. 
Famous; illustrious. 

Cel-e-bra-tion ( x sel-e-bra'shun), 
n. Act of celebrating ; praise. 

Ce-leb-ri-ty (se-leVreHe), n. 
Fame ; distinction ; renown. 

"^Ce-leb'ri^ties, n. pi. [163-15.] 

Ce-ler-i-ty (se-ler'eHe), n. Swift- 
ness, rapidity, speed, velocity. 
[111-28.] 

*Cel-er-y (seTeYre), n. An escu- 
lent plant ; a species of parsley. 

Cel'er x ies, n. pi. 

Ce-les-tial (s£-leVtshal), a. Hea- 
venly [97-9] : — n., an inhabitant 
of heaven, f 

*Ce-les-tial-ly fse-les'tsharie), 
ad. In a heavenly manner. 

*Cel-i-ba-cy (seTe v bas-se), n. 
Single life; unmarried state. 

CelVba-cies, n. pi. 

Cell (sell), n. A small cavity : a 
cave ; a small and close apart- 
ment of a hermit or monk, or in 
a prison. 

*Cel-lar (sel'lur), n. A room be- 
low ground, under a house. 

Cel-lar-age (seFlu^je),^. Space 
in a cellar. 

Cel-lu-lar (seTlu\lar), a. Con- 
sisting of cells or cavities. 

-Cem-ent (sem'tmt or se-ment'), 
n. The matter which unites two 
bodies; mortar: adhesive mat- 
ter; bond of union. [250.] 
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CEN 



CEN 
Fate, far, fall, fat — me, m^t — pine, pin — no, mdve, 



CER 



*Ce-ment (se-ment'), v. t. To 

unite by a cement or adhesive 

matter : — v. i,, to unite, to cohere. 
*Cem-e-ter-y (seWeHe'r-re), n. A 

place where the dead are buried. 
CemVter-ies, n. pi. 
*Cen-o-bite (seV6 N blte), w. A 

monk in a convent. 
#Cen-o-taph (seV6 v taf), n. A 

monument for one elsewhere 

buried. 
*Cen-ser (sen'sur), n. The pan in 

which incense is burnt. [156-20.] 
*Cen-sor (seVs6r), n. An officer 

of Rome who had the power of 

correcting manners; a critic of 

manners and morals. 
Cen-so-ri-an (sen-s&Wan), a. Re- 
lating to a censor. 
*Cen-so-ri-ous (sen-so'reMs), a. 

Addicted to censure; inclined 

to speak evil of others. 
CEN-so-Ri-ous-LY(s^n-s6Wus-le), 

ad. In a severe, reflecting manner. 
Cen-so-ri-ous-ness (sen-sdWus- 

nes), n. Disposition to censure. 
Cen-sor-ship (sen's6r x shlp), n. 

The office of a censor. 
*Cen-su-ra-ble (seVshu N ra-bl), a. 

Culpable; faulty. 
Cen-su-ra-bly (s&n'shu-ra^ble), 

ad. Culpably; in a manner 

worthy of blame. 
Cen-su-ra-ble-ness (seVshuVa- 

bl x nes), n. Blamableness. 
Cen-sure (s£n'shur), n. Blame, 

reprimand, reproach : — v. t. y to 

blame ; to find fault with.f 
Cen'su^ring, p. prs. 
Cen-su-rer (sSn'shuVur), n. One 

who censures. 
*Cen-sus (sen'sus), n. An official 

enumeration of the inhabitants 

of a country,with their wealth,<fcc. 
Cen'sus\es, n. pi. 
Cent (sent), n. A hundredth part; 

a coin of the United States ; the 

hundredth part of a dollar. 
*Cen-tes-i-mal (sSn-teVs^mal), 

a. Hundredth. 
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*Cen-taur (seVtawr), n. A fabu 

lous being, half man and half 

horse ; one of the constellation 

in the zodiac. 
*Cen-te-na-ri-an ( x sen'te-na're- 

an), n. A person 100 years old. 
*Cen-te-na-ry (sen'te x na-re), n. 

The number of a hundred: — a., 

pertaining to a hundred. 
*Cen-ten-ni-al (sen-teVne x al), a. 

Consisting of a hundred years. 

[63.] [Hundredth. 

*Cen-tes-i-mal (sen-teVe^mal), a. 
Cen-ti-grade (sen'te x grade), a. 

Having 100 degrees. 

7fg^T* A centigrade thermometer 
has 100 degrees of heat be- 
tween the freezing and boiling 
points of water; the Fahren- 
heit thermometer has 180. 
*Cen-ti-ped (sen'te x p£d), n. An 

insect with many feet. 
Cen-to (sen't6), n. A composition 

of scraps from different authors. 
Cen'toes, n. pi. 
Cen-tral (sen'tral), a. Relating 

to the centre; middle. 
*Cen-tral-ize (sen'traflze), v. t. 

To make central. 
Cen'tralVzing, p. prs. 
Cen-tre ) (s£n'tur), n. The middle 
Cen-ter J point of any thing : — 

v. t., to place on a centre : — v. i. 

to meet at a central point. 
Centring, ) 
Cen'ter'ing, j P-P n - 
Cen'tred, 
Cen'ter-ed, 

Cen-tric (sSn'trlk), ) 

*Cen-tri-cal (seVtre^kal), j 

Placed in the centre; central. 
*Cen-trif-u-gal (sSn-trlWgal), 

a. Flying from the centre, 
*Cen-trip-e-tal (sen-trlp'eHal), 

a. Tending to the centre. 
Cen-tu-ple (sen'tu x pl), a. A hun- 
dredfold. 
*Cen-tu-ri-on (sen-tiVre r un), n 

A Roman military officer who 

commanded one hundred men. 



D, } P'* r fi 



Cen-tu-ry (sen'tshuVe), n. A 
hundred years. 

*Cen'tu x ries, n. pi. 

*Ce-phal-ic (s£-fal'lk), a. Rela- 
ting or medicinal to the head. 

Ce-rate (s6'rit), n. An ointment 
made of wax, oil, <fcc. 

*Ce-ra-ted (se'raHSd), a. Waxed. 

Cere (seer), v. t. To wax; to 
cover with wax. 

Ce'ring, p. prs. 

Ce-real (seWal), a. Relating 
to grain. 

*CERE-MENT(seer'me : nt), n. Clothes 
dipped in melted wax, with which 
dead bodies were infolded. 

Cer-e-mo-ni-al ( x ser-e-m6'ne r al), 
a. Relating to ceremony ; form- 
al: — w., outward form or rite. 
[96-11.] [297-21.] 

CER-E-Mo-Ni-ous^sSr-e-mi'neNls), 
a. Full of ceremony; exact; 
formal ; precise ; civil. 

*Cer-e-mo-ni-ous-ly (^Sr-e-mo'- 
ne x us-le), ad. In a ceremonious 
manner ; formally ; with due 
forms. 

Cer-e-mo-ni-ous-ness (^ser-^-mo'- 
ne v us-nes), n. Fondness of cere- 
mony. 

Cer-e-mon-y (seVe v mun-ne), n. 
Outward rite; external form in 
religion, civility,or state.[18-30.] 
[379-27.] 

^Cer'eVon-ies, n. pi. 

Ce-res (se'rees), n. The goddess 
of corn ; one of the asteroids. 

Ce-ri-um (se'r^um), n. A metal. 

Cer-tain (ser'tln), a. Indubitable, 
sure, determined ; indisputable. 

Cer-tain-ly (ser'tln'le), ad. In- 
dubitably, without fail. 

*Cer-tain-ty (seYtln^te), n. Ex- 
emption from failure; real state, 

Cer'tainVies, n. pi. [truth. 

*Cer-tif-i-cate (ser-tifeMt), n. 
A testimony in writing ; creden- 
tial : — v. t. f to give a certificate to. 

Cer-ti-fi-ca-tion ( x ser-te-fe-ka'- 
sbun), it. The act of certifying. 



CHA 



CHA 

nSr, n6t — tube, tub, bull — Ml — pMnd — thin, this. 



CHA 



Cer-ti-fi-er (seVt&'fl-ur), n. One 
who certifies ; a witness. 

Cer-ti-fy (ser'te^fl), v. t. [prs. t. 
3, certifies.] To give certain 
information to; to give assu- 
rance : — v. i.y to testify by wri- 
ting, (ap. p. — of.) 

*Cer'ti x fi-ed, p. prf. 

*Cer-ti-o-ra-ri (^r-she^-ra'ri), 
n, A writ issuing from a superior 
court to an inferior one. 

Cer-ti-tude (sSr'te'tude), n. Cer- 
tainty. 

*Ce-ru-le-an (s£-ru'le r an), 1 

Ce-ru-le-ous (se-ru r l^ds), J 
Blue, sky-colored. 

Ce-ru-men (se-ru'm§n), n. The 
wax of the ear. 

*Ce-ruse (se'ruse), n. White lead. 

Cer-vi-cal (seVv& v kal), a. Be- 
longing to the neck. 

Cess (se's), n, A rate; a tax: — 
v. t., to assess. 

Ces-sa-tion (seVsa'shun), n. A 
stop ; a ceasing ; an intermis- 
sion ; a rest; a pause in hostility. 

Ces-si-ble (seVse x bl), a. Easy to 
give way ; yielding. 

*Ces-sion (sesh'un), n. Retreat; 
the act of giving up ; a surrender. 

Ces-tus (seVtus), n. The girdle 
of Venus. 

*Ce-ta-ceous (s£-ta'shus), a. Of 
the whale kind. 

Chafe (tshafe), v. t. To warm 
with rubbing; to make angry: 
— v. £., to rage, fret; to be ex- 
cited [72-33] : — n., a heat ; rage, 

*Cha'fing, p. prs. [fury. 

*Chaff (tshaf), ». The husks 
of corn, &c. 

Chaf-fer (tshaf' fur), v. i. To hag- 
gle : — v. t,, to buy ; to exchange. 

*CHAF-FixcH(tshafflnsh),n.Abird. 

Chaf'finch^es, n. pi, 

Chaf-fy (tshaf fe), a. Like chaff; 
full of chaff; bad; light. 

*Cha-fing-Dish (tsha'flngMlsh), 
n. A portable grate for coals. 

*Cha'fing-Dish-es, n. pi. 



*CHA-GRiN(sha-green / orsha-grln / ), 
n. Vexation : — v. t., to vex. 

Chain (tshane), n. A series of 
links connected; a bond; a fet- 
ter; 4 linear rods; 16 square 
rods : — v. t., to enslave ; to fasten 
with a chain ; to unite. 

Chain-Shot (tshane'sh6t), n. Balls 
fastened by a chain. 

Chair (tshare), n, A movable 
seat; the office of a professor; 
the seat of a presiding officer. 

Chair-man (tshare'man), n. The 
presiding officer of an assembly. 

Chair'men, n. pi. 

^Chaise (shaze), n, A light two- 
wheeled pleasure-carriage. 

Chais-es (shaze'iz), n. pi. 

CHAL-CED-o-NY(kal-se ! d'6 x neorkal / - 
s& v d6-ne),«. A precious stone com- 
posed principally of flint or silex. 
^gif Chalcedony striped irreg' 
ularly is called agate; striped 
horizontally, onyx or cameo. 
Flesh-red chalcedony is named 
carnelian ; and grayish-red, 
sard or sardonyx, 

^Chal-dron (tshal'drdn, tshal'- 
drun, tshaw'drun, or tsha'drun), 
n. A measure of 36 bushels. 

*Chal-ice (tshal'ls), n. A cup, a 
bowl; the communion-cup. 

Chalk (tshawk), n, A white fos- 
sil : — v. t. y to mark with chalk. 

*Chalk-y (tshawk'e), a. Consist- 
ing of chalk ; white. 

*Chal-lenge (tshal'lSnje), v. t. 
To call to a contest ; to accuse ; 
to claim ; to object to : — /?., a 
summons to combat ; a demand ; 
exception to a juror or voter. 

[50-37.]f 
*Chal'len v ging, p. prs. 
Chal-len-ger (tshal'leVjur), n. 

One who challenges. 
*~Cha-lyb-e-ate (ka-llb'e^t), a. 

Impregnated with iron or steel. 
*Cha-made (sha-inade'), n. The 

beat of a drum which declares a 

surrender or invites to a parley. 
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Cham-ber (tshaine'bur), n. An 
apartment in a house; a bed- 
room ; any cavity or hollow ; a 
place where an assembly meets : 
— v. L, to be wanton ; to intrigue. 

*Cham-ber-lain (tshame'bur^lin), 
n. An officer of state ; one who 
has charge of the royal apart- 
ments. 

CHAM-BER-MAiD(tshame'bur > made) 
n. A maid who has charge of 
bedrooms. 

*Cha-me-le-on (ka-me'le^un), n. 
A lizard of changeable hues. 

*Cha-mois (sha-m6e / , sham'me, or 
sham'wa), n. An animal of the 
goat kind; a soft leather. 

*Cham-o-mile ) (kain'<Vimle), n. 

Cam-o-mile J A bitter plant. 

-Champ (tshamp), v. t. To bite; 
to chew : — v. %., to strike the 
teeth repeatedly together. 

*Cham-pagne (sham-pane'), n. A 
sparkling French wine. 

*Cham-paign (sham-pane'), n, A 
flat,open country: — a.,level,open. 

*Cham-pi-on (tsham'pe'iin), n. A 
defender, hero ; a single combat- 
ant. [68-16.] 

Chance (tshanse), n. An unfore- 
seen occurrence, fortuitous event, 
accident, fortune: — v. £., to oc- 
cur; to happen. [205-7.] 

*Chan'cing, p. prs. 

Chan-cel (tshan'seU), n. The part 
of a church where the altar is 
placed. [156-17.] 

*Chan-cel-lor (tshan'seTlur), n. 
A high officer of a state or of an 
institution ; a judge of a court 
of equity. 

Chan-cer-y (tshan'surVe), n. A 
court of equity. 

*Chan'cer v ies, n. pi. 

*Chan-de-lier ( x shan-d^-le^r / ), n. 
A frame with branches for lights. 

*Chand-ler (tshand'lur), n, A 
dealer in candles, ship stores, &c, 
3^§*- This word is not used with- 
out a prefix ; as, ship-chandler, 
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CHA 



CHA 

Fate, far, fall, fat— me, met— pine, pln- 



-n&, mSve, 



CHA 



Change (tshanje), v. t. To put one 
thing in the place of another ; to 
exchange (ap. p. — for, with) ; to 
alter (ap. p. — to, into) : — v. I., to 
undergo change ; to suffer alter- 
ation : — w., an alteration ; a sub- 
stitution of one thing for another; 
variety ; small money. 

*Chan'ging, p. pre. 

Change-a-ble (tshanje'a^bl), a. 
Subject to change; inconstant; 
fickle. 

Change-a-ble-ness (tshanje'a^bl- 
n§s), n. Inconstancy, fickleness. 

*CHANGE-A-BLY(tshanje / a x ble),a(i. 
Inconstantly, variably. 

Change-less (tshanje'les), a. 
Constant, invariable. 

#Change-ling (tshanje'llng), n. 
A child left in the place of an- 
other ; an idiot ; one apt to 
change. 

Chan-nel (tshan'nl), n. The hol- 
low bed of running waters; a 
groove; a strait or arm of the 
sea ; a passage : — v. t., to cut in 
channels or grooves. 

*ChanWling, \ 

Channelling, j p ' pr8 ' 

ChAN'nELL-ED, ) * 

Chan'nel-ed, j &• P r J* 

Chant (tshant), v. t. To sing; to 

sing in the manner of a chant : 

— n. t a melody; a kind of sacred 

music without much variation 

of tone. 
Chant-er (tshant'ur), n. A singer. 
*Chant-i-cleer (tshant'e x kleer), 

n. The cock ; a loud crower. 
Chant-ress (tshant'res), n. A 

woman who chants. 
Chant'ress^es, n. pi. 
*Cha-os (ka'6s), n. Confusion; 

irregular mixture ; disorder. 

[59.] [173-5.] 
Cha'os^es, n. pi. 
Cha-ot-ic (ka-6t'ik), a. Kesem- 

bling chaos ; mixed in disorder. 
Chap (tshap), n. A boy; a dealer: 

— an abbreviation of chapman. 



Chap (tshap or tsh6p), v. t. To 
cleave, to split; to crack open 
in fissures by heat or cold : — n., 
a crack in the flesh ; a cleft ; the 
jaw-part of a beast's mouth. 

Chap'ping, p. prs. 

*Chap'ped, p. prf. 

Chape (tshape), n. The catch of 
a buckle ; the metal plate at the 
end of a scabbard. 

Chap-eaxj (shap'po), n. A hat. 

Chap'eaus, ) , 

*Chap'eaux, j ' r * 

Chap-el (tshap'Sl), n. A place of 
divine worship. 

*Chap-el-ry (tshap'erre), n. The 
bounds of a chapel. 

Chap'el x ries, n. pi. 

Chap-e-ron (shap'e v r6ne), v. t. To 
attend on a lady in public : — n., 
a lady's attendant in public; a 
kind of hood. 

*Chap-fall-en j , u , m) 

CnOP-FALL-EN J V F " 

Dispirited, dejected; silenced. 

Chap-lain (tshap'lln), n. A man 
who performs divine service in 
a chapel, or in a ship, an army, 
or any public body. 

*Chap-let (tshap'let), n. A gar- 
land or wreath for the head. 

Chap-man (tshap'man), n. A buyer 
or dealer in goods ; a cheapener. 

Chap'men, n. pi. 

*Chap-ter (tshap'tur), n. A di- 
vision of a book ; an organized 
branch of some body. 

Char (tshar), v. t. To burn wood 
to a black cinder: — n., a fish. 

*Char'ring, p. prs. 

Char'red, p. prf. 

Chare 1 ( tsn ^)> n - See CH <> RE - 
*Char-ac-ter (kar'akHur), n. A 
mark, a stamp ; a letter ; the pe- 
culiar qualities of a person or 
thing ; a personage : reputation. 
[53.] [100-33.] [192-9.] 
Char-ac-te-ris-tic ( N kar-ak-te- 
rls'rik), a. Pointing out the 



true character [51-26] : — «., that 
which constitutes the character. 
[198-13.] 

*CHAR-AC-TE-RiZE(kar'ak-teVl7:e), 
v. t. To describe by peculiar 
qualities ; to give a character ; 
to distinguish ; to mark. 

Char'ac-te v ri-zing, p. prs, 

Cha-rade (sha-rade'), n. An enig- 
ma describing the objects ex- 
pressed by each part of a word, 
and then by the word itself; as, 
My first bites, 
My second fights, 
My total frights. 

Answer : — BUG-BEAR. 

Char-coal (tshar'k6le), n. A coal 
made by burning wood under turf. 

Charge (tsharje), v. t. To impute 
as a debt ; to accuse ; to attack ; 
to command ; to load (ap. p. — 
on or against a person ; with a 
thing) [384-20]* — n., care, trust, 
custody; command; accusation ; 
thing intrusted; expense, cost; 
attack ; the quantity of powder 
and ball required to load a gun. 
[372-18.] 

*Char'ging, p. prs. 

Char'ged, p. prf. 

^Char-ge-d'Af-f aires (shar'zha- 
daf-fare'), n. A foreign minister 
of the lowest class. 

Char'ges-d'-Af-faires', n. pi. 

*Charge-a-ble (tsharje'a x bl), a. 
Subject to charge ; accusable. 

Charge-a-ble-ness (tsharje'a'bl- 
nes), n. Expense, costliness. 

Charge-a-bly (tsharje'a'ble), ad. 
Expensively. 

*Char-ger (tshar'jur), n. A large 
dish ; a war-horse ; one who 
charges. [368-16.] 

*Cha-ri-ly (tsha'rele), ad. Care- 
fully, warily ; frugally. 

Cha-ri-ness (tsha'r^nes), n. Care, 
caution; nicety. 

Char-i-ot (tshar'e'ut), n. A car- 
carriage of pleasure or state ; an 
ancient war-car. 



CHA 



n5r, n&t- 



CHA 

-tube, tub, bull — oil — p6und — thin, this. 



CHE 



*CHAR-i-OT-EER(Hsh&r-&-ut-te£r / )> 
n. One who drives a chariot. 

Char-i-ta-ble (tshar'eHa-bl), a. 
Kind in giving alms or in judg- 
ing of others; benevolent; lib- 
eral. [383-23.] 

Char-i-ta-bly (tshar'eHa-ble), ad. 
Kindly ; liberally ; benevolently. 

Char-i-ty (tshar'eHe), n. Kind- 
ness in giving or judging ; alms ; 
benevolence; candor. [97-30.] 

Charities, n. pi. 

*Char-la-tan (shar'laHan), n. A 
quack,amounteback; a pretender. 

Charm (tsharm), n. Something of 
power to gain the affections ; en- 
chantment: — v, t., to enchant; to 
. fascinate ; to affect with delight. 
[62.] [lightful ; highly pleasing. 

Charm-ing (tsharm'ing), a. De- 

Charm-er (tsharrn'ur), n. One 
who enchants or charms. 

Charm-ing-ly (tsharm'ing^le), ad. 
Delightfully, pleasantly. 

Charm-ing-ness (tsharni'lng^e's), 
n. The power of pleasing. 

*Char-nel-House (tshar'n^l- 
N h6use), n. A place where the 
bones of the dead are deposited. 

Char'nel- Hous-es, n. pi. 

Char-ry (tshar're), a. Charred. 

Chart (tshart), n. A delineation 
of coasts, isles, &c. ; a map. 

Char-ter (tshar'tur), n. Any wri- 
ting bestowing rights or privi- 
leges; a patent; grant [37-21]: 
— v. t., to establish by charter ; 
to incorporate; to hire or en- 
gage, as a ship. 

*Char-ter-ed (tshar'turd), a. 
Privileged ; incorporated ; hired. 

*Cha-ry (tsha're), a. Cautious, 
wary. 

Chase (tshase),u.£.To hunt, pursue, 
emboss: — n., pursuit; that which 
is pursued; ground abounding 

Cha'sing, p. prs. [in game. 

* Chasm (kazm), n. A cleft, gap, 
opening; a vacuity. [37-30.1 
[178-3.] 



Chaste (tshaste), a. Pure, in- 
corrupt; modest; without ob- 
scenity.f 
Chaste-ly (tshaste'le), ad. In a 

chaste manner. 
Chast-en (tshast'en), v. t. To 
make chaste or modest ; to puri- 
fy ; to subdue vanity or impurity. 
[47-3.]f 
CHAST-EN-iNGftshast'eVlng),^.^™. 
Chast-en-ed (tshast'e'nd), p. prf. 
Chast-en-er (tshast'en x ur), n. 

One who makes chaste or pure. 
Chast-en (tshast'en or tshas'sn), 
v. t. To chastise ; to punish ; to 
correct, j- 
Chast-en-ing (tshast'e'nlng or 

tshas'snlng), p. prs. 
Chast-en-ed (tshast'e'nd or tshas'- 

snd), p. prf. 
CHAST-EN-ER(tshast / ^n v drortshas / - 
sn^ur), 7i. One who chastises or 
corrects. 

^^** The above-noted distinc- 
tions between the pronuncia- 
tion of the verbs chasten, to 
__ make chaste, and chasten, to 
chastise, and their derivatives, 
are proposed for adoption. The 
prevalent usage does not dis- 
criminate between a " chast- 
ened'^ chastised) and a "chast- 
ened" (purijied)hemg; between 
a " chastener" (chastiser) and 
a " chastener" (purifier) of 
immodesty ; nor between a 
"chastening" (chastising) and 
a " chastening" (purifying) 
power, &c. 
Chaste-ness (tshaste'ne's), n.Chas- 

tity; purity. 
*Chas-tise (tshas-tlze'), v. t. To 
punish ; to correct ; to chasten. 
Chas-ti'sing, p. prs. 
Chas-tise-ment (tshas'tlzWut),^ 

Correction ; punishment. 
*Chas-ti-ty (tshas'teHe), n. Pu- 
rity of body or language; mod- 
esty. [267.] 
Chas'ti^ties, n. pi. 



Chat (tshat), v. i. To prattle ; to 
talk familiarly : — n., familiar talk. 

Chat'ting, p. prs. 

*Chat'ted, p. prf 

*Chat-eau (shat t6), n. A castle ; 
a country-seat. 

Chat / eaus, \ 7 

*Chat'eaux, j nm P L 

Chat-tel (tshat'tl), n. Any mov- 
able property ; furniture. 

Chat-ter (tshat'tur), v. i. To 
make a noise, as birds; to talk 
idly : — n., noise of a monkey or 
bird; idle prate. [210-25.] 

*Chat-ty (tshat'te), a. Disposed 
to talk; conversing freely. 

Cheap (tsheep), a. Bearing a low 
price; common. 

*Cheap-en (tshee'pn), v. t. To 
attempt to purchase ; to make 
cheap ; to lessen the value of. 

Cheap-ly (tsheep'le), ad. At a 
small price ; at a low rate. 

Cheap-ness (tsheep'n^s), n. Low- 
ness of price. 

Cheat (tsheet), v. t. To defraud, 
impose upon ; to beguile : — n., a 
fraud, trick, imposture; one who 
defrauds. 

Cheat-er (tsheet'ur), n. One who 
practices fraud. 

Check (tshek), v. t. To repress ; 
to curb: — v. i., to stop; to clash, 
interfere : — n., restraint, curb; re- 
proof; a kind of cloth. [368-12.] 

*Check-er (tshek'kiir), v, t. To 
variegate or diversify with cross 
lines [103] : — n. pi, a game 
played on a checkered board. 

Check-mate (tsheVniate), v. t. To 
defeat by a movement ; to put in 
check : — n., a movement in chess 
that gains and ends the game. 

Cheek (tsheek), ;i. The side of the 
face below the eye. 

Cheer (tshe£r), n. Entertainment ; 
gayety ; state of gladness : — v. t., 
to incite, encourage ; to gladden, 
animate, console : — v. i., to grow 
gay or cheerful. [374-26.] 
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CHE 



CHI 

Fate, far, fall, fat — m&, m§t — pine, pin — no, m5ve, 



CHI 



Cheer-ful (tsheer'ful), a. Gay, 
lively; exhibiting animation. 

Cheer-ful-ly (tsheer'fdl x le), ad. 
In a cheerful manner ; with 
readiness. 

Cheer-ftjl-ness (tsh^er'fdl N n§s), 
n. Freedom from dejection; ani- 
mation, gayety, mirth. 

Cheer-less (tshe&r'les), a. With- 
out gayety or gladness ; dreary. 

Cheer-ly (tsheer'le), a. Cheerful, 
gay,notgloomy: — ad., cheerfully. 

Cheer-y (tsheer'e), a. Gay, merry. 

Cheese (tsheeze), n. A food made 
of the curd of milk. 

Cheese-cake (tsheeze'kake), w. A 
cake made of curds, sugar, &c. 

#Cheese-mon-ger (tshe&ze'mung- 
v gur), n. One who deals in cheese. 

Chem-i-cal (k§m'e r kal), a. Per- 
taining to chemistry. 

*Chem-i-c al-ly (kem'e v kal-le), ad. 
In a chemical manner. 

Che-mise (she-meez'), n. A shift 

Chem-ist (keWlst), n. One versed 
in chemistry. 

*Chem-is-try (kem'lsHre), n. The 
science which investigates the 
composition, nature, and proper- 
ties of matter. 

Cheq'uer. See checker. 

Cher-ish (tsheVish), v. t. [prs. t. 
3, cherishes.] To support; to 
shelter; to hold dear. [32-26.] 
[330-14.] 

Cher-ish-er (tsheVishMr), n. 
One who cherishes. 

Cher-ry (tsher're), n. A tree and 
its fruit : — a., red like a cherry. 

*Cher'ries, n. pi. 

Cher-ub (tsheVub), n. A celestial 
spirit; an angel. 

Cher'u v bim, ) 7 , 

Cher'ubs, j n -^-t 

CHER-u-Bic(tsheVu N bik),a.Angelic. 

*Cher-up (tsheVup), v. i. To 
chirp ; to use a cheerful voice. 

Chess (tshe\s), n. An intricate 
game played on a board divided 
into squares. 



Chess-Board (tsheVb6rd), n. A 

board for playing chess on. 
Chess-Man (tshes'man), n. A 

piece for chess. 
Chess '-Men, n. pi. 
Chest (tshe'st), n. A large box 

or coffer. 
* Chest-nut (tsheVnut or tshSst' 

nut), n. A tree and its fruit : — 

a., of the color of a chestnut; 

brown. 
*Chev-a-lier ( x shev-a-leeV), n. 

A knight. 

*CHEV-AUX-DE-FRISE( V sh§V-6-d§- 

fr&ez'), n. sing, or pi. A piece 
of timber furnished with spikes, 
used in defending a passage. 

*Chew (tsh66), v. t. To grind 
with the teeth ; to masticate ; to 
taste without swallowing: — v. %., 
to champ upon ; to ruminate : — 
n., a piece to be chewed. 

*Chi-cane (she-kane'), ) 

Chi-ca-ner-y (she-ka'nurV&), J n ' 

; Shift; evasion; sophistry; an 
artifice ; a trick. [257-19.] 

*Chi-ca'ner n ies, n. pi. 

Chic-co-ry (tshlk'k^Ve), n. A 
plant; succory. 

Chick (tshik), ] n. The 

Chick-en (tshik'ln), J young of 
a hen ; a word of tenderness. 

*Chick-en-He art-ed (tshlk'in- 
x hart-ed), a. Cowardly, fearful, 
timorous. 

Chick-en-Pox (tshik'ln x p6ks), n. 
An eruptive disease. 

Chid, pst. t. and p. prf. of chide. 

Chide (tshide), v. t. [chid — chid- 
den, or chid.] To reprove ; to 
blame, reproach : — v. i., to clam- 
or ; to scold. 

*Chi'ding, p. prs. 

Chief (tsheef ), a. Principal ; 
most eminent; highest in office : 
— n., a commander ; one who 
takes control. 

Chief-Jus-tice ( v tsheef-jus'tls), n. 
The presiding judge in courts 
of law. 



*Chief-ly (tsheef'le), ad. Prin- 
cipally ; eminently. 

*Chief-tain (tsheef'tln), n. A 
leader; a commander; the head 
of a clan. 

-Chil-blain (tshil'blane), n. A 
sore caused by frost. 

Child (tshlld), n. An infant or 
very young person ; an infant 
son or daughter. 

Chil'dren, n. pi. 

Child-hood (tshlld'hud), n. The 
state of children; infancy; the 
properties of a child. 

Child'ish (tshlld'ish), a. Like a 
child ; trifling ; puerile. 

Child-ish-ly (tshild'ishHe), ad. 
In a childish, trifling way. 

Child-ish-ness (tshild'ish x ne , s), n. 
Simpleness ; puerility. 

Child-less (tshild'l£s), a. With- 
out children. 

Child-like (tshlld'like), a. Be- 
coming a child; submissive,meek. 

Chill (tshil), a. Cold ; dejected ; 
discouraged: — n., a shivering; 
a cold : — v. t., to make cold ; 
to depress. 

*Chil-li-ness (tsh!l'le x n§s), n. A 
sensation of shivering. 

*Chill-ness (tshil'nAs), n. Cold- 
ness, want of warmth, chilliness. 

Chil-ly (tsbil'l£), a. [chillier 
— chilliest.] Somewhat cold. 

Chime (tshlme), n. The corres- 
pondence of sound; the sound 
of -bells struck with hammers; 
a set of bells ; the edge of a 
cask [136-23] [302-10] :— v. i., 
to sound in harmony ; to agree ; 
to jingle : — v. t., to sound in har- 

^Chi'ming, p. prs. [mony. 

*Chi-me-ra (ke-me'ra), n. A vain 
and wild fancy; illusion. 

*Chi-mer-i-cal (ke-meYe^kal), a. 
Imaginary; fanciful. 

CHi-MER-i-cAL-LY(ke-m^r / ^kal-le) 
ad.In a chimerical manner, wildly. 

*Chim-ney (tshim'ne), n. A pass- 
age for smoke ; a flue. 



CHI 



CHO 

nSr, n&t— tube, tub, bull— oil— p5und—^in, THis. 



CHO 



*CHiM-NEY-PiECE(tshlm'ne v peese) 
n. The ornamental piece around 
the fire-place. 

Chin (tshln), n. The lower part 
of the face. 

Ohi-na (tsbl'na), n. Fine earthen- 
ware; porcelain. 

*Chin-cough (tshln'k6f), n. A 
violent and convulsive cough. 

*Chine (tshine), n. The back- 
bone ; the end of a barrel or 
cask : — v. t., to cut into chines. 

Chi'ning, p. prs. 

Chink (tshlngk), n. A small aper- 
ture; an opening [216-20] : — 
v. t., to shake so as to make a 
sound : — v. i., to sound by stri- 
king each other. 

*Chintz (tshints), n. Cotton cloth 
printed with flowers, colors, Ac. 

Chip (tship), v. t. To cut into 
small pieces [186-18] : — n., a 
small piece cut off ; a fragment. 

Chip'ping, p. prs. : — n., a fragment 

*Chip'ped, p. prf. [cut off. 

Chi-rog-ra-pher (kl-r6g'gra N fur), 

CHi-ROG-RA-PHiST(kl-r6g'gra v flst), 
n. One who practices writing. 

Chi-ro-graph-ic (Md-r6-graflk), 

Chi-ro-graph-ic-al ( x kl-r6-graf- 
ik-al), a. Relating to handwriting. 

*Chi-rog-ra-phy (kl-r&g'gra^fe), 
n. The art of writing,handwriting. 

Chi-rog'raVhies, n. pi. 

*Chi-rol-o-gy (kl-rSWje),n. The 
art of conversing by manual signs. 

*Chi-ro-man-cy (ki'rd N man-se), n. 
The art of predicting from an 
inspection of the hand. 

Chi-rop-o-dist (kl-r6p'd v dlst), n. 
A surgeon who removes corns, 
bunions, &a. 

Chirp (tsherp), v. i. To make a 
cheerful noise, as birds : — n., the 
voice of birds or insects. 

Chir-rup (tshir'rup), v. t. To cheer 
up ; to animate ; to quicken. 

*Chis-el (tshlz'il), n. An instru- 
ment to cut or pare wood, stone, 
or iron : — v. L, to cut with a chisel. 



s'ei/ling, ) 



Chis 

Cms 

*Chis'el-led. } /. 

Chis'el-eb, \P-Prf- 

Chit (tshit), n. A child ; a shoot 
of corn : — v. i., to sprout. 

Chit'ting, p. prs. 

*Chit'ted, p. prf. 

Chit-chat (tshit'tshat), n. Idle 
talk; prattle. 

*Chi-val-ric (she-val'rlk), 1 

Chiv-al-ric (tshlv'alVik), J 
See chivalrous. 

Chiv-al-ro us (shlv'alYus or tshiv'- 
al x rus), a. Pertaining to chiv- 
alry ; gallant, knightly, warlike, 
chivalric. 

*Chiv-al-ry (shlv'alVe or tshiv'- 
aPre), n. Knighthood, a mili- 
tary dignity; heroic adventure. 
[68-31.] [267-19.] 

Chiv'aiAries, n. pi. 

Chives (tshlvz), n. pi. The fila- 
ments in flowers. 

Chlo-rine (kl6'rin), n. A green- 
ish-yellow gas. 

Chlo-ride ) (klo'rld), n. A com- 

Chlo-rid j pound of chlorine 
and a simple body. 

Chlo-ro-form (kl6'r6 r f6rm), n. A 
volatile liquid made by distilling 
alcohol with chloride of lime. 

*Choc-o-late (tsh6k'6Het), n. A 
preparation made of the cocoa- 
nut; the liquor made by a solu- 
tion of chocolate. 

Choice (tshoise), n. -The power or 
act of choosing; election; the 
thing chosen : — a., select ; of 
great value. [222-33.] 

Choice-ly (tshdlse'le), ad. With 
exact choice ; curiously. 

*Choice-ness (tshdlse'nls), n. Ex- 
cellence, nicety, particular value. 

*Choir (kwire), n. A band of 
singers ; the part of the church 
where the singers are placed. 

Choke (tsh6ke), v. t. To suffocate ; 
to stop or block up a passage ; to 
suppress : — v. i. f to be choked. 
8* 



CHO'KING, p. prs. 

Cho'ked, p. prf. 

*Choke-Pear (tsh6ke'pare), n. A 
rough, unpalatablo pear. 

Chol-er (k61'ltir), n. Anger, rage ; 
the bile. 

Chol-e-ra (k&l'eVa), n. A malig- 
nant disease of the bowels. 

*Chol-er-ic (k61'lur v lk), a. Angry, 
irascible, passionate. 

Choose (tshddze), v. t. [chose — 
chosen.] To select; to pick 
out; to prefer: — v. i., to have 
the power of choice. 

Choos'ing, p. prs. 

*Choos-er (tsh66z'ur), n. On© 
who chooses. 

Chop (tsh6p), v. t. To cut with a 
quick blow ; to mince : — v. i., to 
do any thing with a quick mo- 
tion : — n., a small piece of meat; 
a crack or cleft. 

Chop'ping, p. prs. : — a., large, 
well grown. 

* Chop'ped, p. prf. 

CHOP'FALL-EN,a. See CHAPF ALLEN. 

Chop-House (tshSp'house), n. A 
house of ready entertainment. 

Chop-per (tsh6p'pur), n. One 
who chops. 

Chop-py (tsh6p r pe), a. Full of 
cracks. 

Chop-sticks (tsh&p'stiks), n. pi. 
Two sticks, used by the Chinese 
in eating. 

*Cho-ral (k6'ral), a. Belonging 
to a choir. 

"*Chord (kSrd), n. The string of 
a musical instrument; a right 
line which joins the two ends of 
an arc ; harmony : — v. t., to fur- 
nish with strings. 

*Chore (tshore), n. A small job 
of work ; work done by the day. 

*Chor-is-ter (kSr'ls x ter or kwlr'- 
IsHur), n. A singer in cathedrals ; 
the leader of a choir. 

*Cho-rog-ra-phy (ko-r6g / graYe), 
n. The art of describing particul ar 
regions or forming maps of places. 



CHR CHIT 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me, met — pine, pin — no, mSve, 



CIC 



Cho-rog'ra v phies, n. pi. 

*Cho-rus (ko'rus), n. A number 
of singers in concert; verses of 
a song in which the company 
join the singer. 

Cho'rus x es, n. pi. 

Chose (tshoze), pst. t. of choose. 

*Cho'sen (tsh6'zn), p. prf. of 
choose. [sea-bird. 

^Chough (tshuf), n. A kind of 

*Chouse (tsh6use), v. t. To cheat; 
to trick: — rc.a tool; a trick or sham. 

Chous'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Chous-ing (tshdus'ing), p. prs. 

Chous-ed (tshdust), p. prf. 

*Chow-der (tshdu'der), n. Food 
made of a preparation of fish. 

*Chrism (krlzm), n. Unction ; con- 
secrated oil. [the Anointed. 

Christ (krlst), n. The Messiah; 

*Christ'en (krls'sn), v. t. To bap- 
tize and name. 

*Christ-en-ing (kris'sn^ing), n. 
The ceremony of baptism. 

Christ-en-dom (krls'snMum), n. 
The portion of the world inhab- 
ited by Christians ; the collective 

' body of Christians. 

#Chris-tian (krist'yun), n. A 
professor of the religion of 
Christ: — a., pertaining to Christ 
or Christianity: baptismal. 

Chris-tian-i-ty (krls-tyan'eH£ or 
x krls-tshe-an'e-te), n. The re- 
ligion of Christians. 

*CHRis-TiAN-izE(kr!s'tyun r lze),v.£. 
To convert to Christianity. 

Chris'tianVzing, p. prs. 

Chris-tian-ly (krls'tyunHe), ad. 
In a Christian manner. 

*Chris-tian-Name (kris'tyun- 
x name), n. The name given at 
baptism. 

*Christ-mas (kris'mas), n. The 
festival of Christ's nativity, De- 
cember 25. [lating to color. 

*Chro-mat-ic (kri-mat'lk), a. Re- 

*Chrome (krome), | , 

CnRO-Mi-uM (kro'rae^um), J n ' 
grayish-white metal. 
90 



Chron-i-cal (kr6n'e x kal), ) a. Re- 

Chron-ic (kron'ik), j lating 

to time; of long duration. 
Chron-i-cle (kr6n'e N kl), n. A 
historical register of events ; an- 
nals ; a record : — v. t. f to record ; 
to register. 

Chronicling, p. prs. 

*Chron-i-cler (kr6n'e^klur), n. A 
historian ; a recorder of events. 

Chro-nol-o-ger (kro-n&lWjur), 

Chro-nol^o-gist (kr6-n61'lo , jist), 
% He that studies or records 
the dates of events. 

Chron-o-lo-gi-cal ( v kr6n-6-16j / e- 
x kal), a. Relating to chronology. 

*Chron-o-lo-gi-cal-ly fkr6n-o- 
16j'e x kal-le), ad. By chronology. 

Chro-nol-o-gy (kr6-n6lWje), n. 
The science of computing and 
adjusting the periods of time or 
the dates of events. [226-26.] 

*Chro-nol'o v gies, n. pi. 

*Chro-nom-e-ter (kr6-n6m'e r tur), 
n. An instrument for the exact 
measuring of time. 

*Chrys-a-lis (krls'aHls), n. The 
state of an insect before it is 
winged ; the pupa : — see cater- 
pillar, [n.pl. 

Chry-sal-i-des (kris-sarlMees), 

*Chrys-o-lite (kris'6 N lite), n. A 
precious stone. 

Chub (tshub), n. A river-fish. 

Chub-by (tstmb'be), a. Plump. 

Chuck (tshdk), v. i. To make a 
noise like a hen : — v. t., to call 
as a hen ; to pitch ; to pat under 
the chin : — n., the voice of a 
hen ; a pat or light blow. 

*Chuck-le (tshuk'kl), v. i. To 
laugh inwardly with triumph : — 
v. t. f to call as a hen ; to fondle. 

Chuck'ling, p. prs. 

Chuff (tshuf), n. A blunt clown. 

Chuf-fy (tshuf'fe), a. Blunt, surly. 

Chum (tshum), n. A room-mate. 

Chump (tshump), *) n. A thick, 

Chunk (tshunk), J heavy piece 
of wood. 



* Church (tshiirtsh), n. The col- 

lective body of Christians; a sect 
of Christians; the place conse- 
crated to the worship of God : — 
v. t., to return thanks in church. 

Church'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Church-man (tshurtsh'man), n. A 
clergyman ; an Episcopalian. 

Church'men, n. pi. 

* Church- yard (tshurtsh'yard), «. 

A graveyard adjoining a church. 

Churl (tshurl), n. A rude, surly 
man ; a miser ; a niggard. 

*Churl-ish (tshurl'ish), a. Rude, 
brutal; surly; avaricious. 

Churl-ish-ly (tshurl'lsh x le), ad. 
Rudely; brutally. 

Churl-ish-ness (tshurl'lsh^nes), n. 
Rudeness of manners; niggard- 
liness. 

Churn (tshurn), n. The vessel in 
which butter is made : — v. t., to 
agitate ; to make butter by agi- 
tating milk. 

*Chyle (klle), n. The white juice 
formed in the stomach from 
chyme. 

*CHYL-i-FAc-TioN(Ml-e-fa.k'shun) 
n. The process of making chyle. 

*Chyme (klme), n. Food after it 
has undergone the action of the 
stomach. 

*CHYM-i-Fi-cA-TioN( x k!m-e-fe-ka'- 
shun), n. The process of form- 
ing chyme. 

Chym-is-try. See chemistry. 

*Cic-a-trice (slkWtris), ) 

Cic-a-trix (sik'aViks), J n ' 
The scar of a wound. 

CicVtric-es, n. pi. 

*Cic-a-tri-za-tion ( N sik-a-tre-za ; - 
shi\n), n. Act of healing a wound. 

*Cic-a-trize (sik'aHrlze), v. t. To 
heal a wound; to skin over. 

CicVtri-zing, p. prs. 

*Cic-er-o-ne ( x sls-e-r6'ne or Hshe- 
tshe-r6'ne), n. A guide; one 
who explains curiosities. 

x Cic-e-ro'nes, ) 7 

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Ci-der (sl'dur), n. The juice of 
apples fermented. 

*Ci-gar (se-gar'), n. A little roll 
of tobacco for smoking; a segar. 

*Cig-a-rette (\slg-a-ret')> w. A 
small cigar. 

*Cil-ia-ry (sil'yaVe), a. Belong- 
ing to the eyelids. [of hair. 

*Ci-li-cious (se-lish'us), a. Made 

*Cim-e-ter (slm'e'tur), n. A Turk- 
ish sword having a convex edge: 
— also written scimitar or scym- 
itar, and sometimes cimiter or 

SCBfETAR. 

*Cinc-ture (singk'tshur), n. A 
belt, a girdle ; a ring. 

Cin-der (sln'dur), n. Any thing 
burnt in the fire, but not re- 
duced to ashes ; a hot coal that 
has ceased to flame. 

Cin-e-ra-ry (sin'eVa-re), a. Re- 
lating to or like ashes. 

*Cin-e-ri-tious ( v sin-e-rlsh'us), a. 
Like ashes. 

Cin-gle (slng'gl), n. A girth for 
a horse. 

Cin-na-bar (sin'na v bar), n. An 
ore of quicksilver; vermilion; 
a paint, 

*Cin-na-mon (sin'na^mun), n. The 
fragrant bark of a tree in Ceylon. 

*Cinque (singk), n. Five. 

Cinque-Foil (singk'f611), n. A 
five-leaved clover. 

*Ci-on (sl'un), n. See scion. 

*Ci-pher j (si'fur), n. An arith- 

Cy-pher J metical character [ ] ; 
initial letters of a name inwoven ; 
a secret manner of writing: — 
v. i., to practice arithmetic: — 
v. t., to write in occult char- 
acters. 

Cir-cle (ser'kl), n. A figure 
bounded by a curved line having 
all parts equally distant from a 
common centre; a round body; 
a compass ; a company ; an orb : 
— v. t., to move round; to en- 
close, surround : — v. %., to move 
circularly. 



* Cir-cling, p. prs. : — a., round, 
circular. 

Cir-cled (seVkld), a. Having 
the form of a circle. 

Cir-clet (seVklit),n. A little circle. 

*Cir-cuit (ser'kit), n. The act of 
moving round; a circular space 
or extent ; a district visited reg- 
ularly by the judges of a court 
[158-15] : — v. i., to move cir- 
cularly. 

*Cir-ctj-i-totjs (ser-ku'eHus), a. 
Round about,not direct.[375-ll.] 

Cir-cu-lar (ser'ku^lur), a. Round 
like a circle ; spherical : — a., a 
letter or notice intended to be 
read by a number of persons. 

Cir-cu-lar-i-ty fser-ku-lar'e^te), 
n. State of being circular. 

Cir-ctt-lar-ly (ser'ku N lur-le), ad. 
In the form of a circle ; with a 
circular motion. 

Cir-cu-late (ser'ku x late), v. i. To 
move in a circle; to flow; to 
move around : — v. t. } to spread ; 
to diffuse. 

^Cir'cu^la-ting, p. prs. 

Cir-cu-la-tion ( v ser-ku-la'shun), 
n. Motion in a circle ; extent of 
diffusion; currency of money. f 

Cir-cu-la-tor-y (ser'ku^la-turVe), 
a. Belonging to circulation ; 
circular. 

*Cir-ctjm-a:m-bi-ent ( x ser-kum~ 
am'be x ent), a. Surrounding. 

CiR-cmr-AM-BU-LATE ( v ser-kum- 
am'biiHate), v. i. To walk round. 

x Cir-cttm-am'bu v la-ting, p. prs. 

*Cir-cum-fe-rence (ser-kurn'fe- 
N rense), n. The line bounding 
a circle ; an orb ; a circle, peri- 
phery. [79-34.] 

Cir-cum-fe-ren-tial ( x ser-kum- 
fe-r^n'shal), a. Relating to the 
circumference. 

Cir-cum-flex (ser'kunOfleks), n. 
The accent [/\] used to mark a 
rise and fall of the voice on the 
same long syllable. 

*Cir'cum x flex-es, n.pl. 



CiR-cuji-FLU-ENT(ser-kum'flu N ent) 
*CiR-cuM-FLU-ous(ser-kum / flu N ds) 

a. Flowing around. 
Cir-ctjm-fuse ( x ser-kum-fuze')^. t. 

To pour around. 

•^ClR-CTTM-Fu'siNG, p. prs. 

Cir-cum-fu-sion ( X s^r-kum-fu'- 

zhiin), n. The act of spreading 

round. 
*Cir-cum-gy-ra-tion fser-kum- 

jl-ra'shun), n. A whirling round. 
*Cir-cum-ja-cent ( v ser-kurn-ja/- 

sent), a. Surrounding ; lying 

round. 
Cir-cttm-lo-ctt-tion ( x ser-kum-16- 

ku'shun), n. A circuit of words; 

the use of indirect expressions : 

periphrasis; wordiness. 
*Cir-cttm-loc-tj-tor-y ( x ser-kum- 

16k'u x tur-re), a. Needlessly dif- 
fuse in speech; wordy; verbose; 

periphrastical. 
Cir-cum-nav-i-ga-ble ( v ser-kum- 

nav r e'ga-bl), a. That may be 

sailed round. 
Cir-cum-nav-i-gate ( y ser-kum- 

nav'e x gate), v. t. To sail round. 

* N ClR-CTJM-NAV'l V GA-TING, p. p?'8. 

Cir-cum-nav-i-ga-tion (^r-kftin- 
v nav-e-ga'shun), n. The act of 
sailing round. 

Cir-cum-nav-i-ga-tor ( r ser-kum- 
nav'e N ga-tur), n. One who sails 
round. 

Cir-cum-po-lar ( x ser-kurn-p6'- 
lar), a. Near or around the 
pole. 

Cir-cum-ro-ta-tion ( v ser-kum-r6- 
ta'shun), n. The act of whirl- 
ing round. 

*Cir-cttm-ro-ta-ry ^ser-kurn-^'- 
turVe), a. Revolving, whirling. 

Cir-cum-scrib-A-ble ( v ser-kurn- 
skrib'a^bl), a. That ma} T be cir- 
cumscribed : — sometimes written 

CIRCTJMSCRIPTIBLE. 

Cir-cum-scribe ( x ser-kum-skribe') 
v. t. To enclose; to bound; to 
limit. [95-2.] 

* n Cir-cum-scri'bing, p. prs. 
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Cir-cum-scrip-tion ( v ser-kum- 
skrip'shun), n. Limitation ; 
boundary. 

♦Cir-cum-scrip-tive (^ser-ktlm- 
skrlp'tiv), a. Enclosing the 
limits. 

Cir-ctjm-spect (seVkum N spe 1 kt), a. 
Wary, cautious, watchful, dis- 
creet, prudent. 

Cir-cum-spec-tion ( N se ! r-kum- 
speVshun), n. "Watchfulness, 
caution; discretion, prudence. 

Cir-cttm-spect-ive (^ser-kum- 
spe'kt'lv), a. Attentive, vigilant, 
cautious. 

♦ClR-CUM-SPECT-IVE-LY^SeVkllm- 

spe'kt'ivHe), ad. Cautiously ; 

vigilantly. 
Cir-cum-spect-ly (seVkum x spe ! kt- 

1&), ad. Watchfully, vigilantly. 
*CiR-cuM-STANCE(seVkiWstanse), 

n. Accident; incident; event; 

state of affairs [78-5] : — v. t., to 

place in a particular situation. 
*Cir'cum x stan-cing, p. prs. 
Cir-cum-stan-tial ( v ser-kum- 

stan'shal), a. Accidental ; not 

essential ; detailed ; minute. 

[192-11.] 

*ClR-CUM-STAN-TlAL-LY( V S^r-kum- 

stan'shaHe), ad. According to 
circumstances ; minutely ; ex- 
actly. 

*ClR-CTTM-STAN-TI-ATE ( V s£r-kum- 

stan'she'ate), v. t. To place in 

particular circumstances. 
^Cir-cum-stan'ti^a-ting, p. prs. 
Cir-cum-val-late ( v se'r-kum-val'- 

late), v. t. To surround with a 

wall or rampart. 
^Cir-cum-val'la^ting, p. prs. 
Cir-cum-val-la-tion (^r-kum 

val-la'shun), n. The fortification 

round a place besieged. 
Cir-Cum-vent ^ser-kum-vSnt'), 

v. t. To deceive; to cheat; to 

overreach. 
#Cir-ctjm-ven-tion (^se'r-kum 

veVshun), n. Fraud, imposture, 

cheat; deception. 
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Cir-cum-ven-tive (^r-kum-veV- 

tlv), a. Deluding by trick ; 

deceiving. 
Cir-cum-vest f se ! r-kum-ve ! st'), v. t. 

To cover round with a garment ; 

to surround ; to clothe. 
Cir-cum-vo-la-tion (^Sr-kum-vo- 

la'shun), n. The act of flying 

round. 
Cir-cum-volve ( x s5r-kum-v61v'), 

v. t. To roll round : — v. i., to 

revolve. 

* ClR-CUM-VOLV'lNG, p. prs. 

Cir-cum-vo-lu-tion (se'r-kum-vd- 
lu'shun), 7i. A rolling or turn- 
ing round. 

*Cir-cus (seVkus), n. An en- 
closed space for games or feats 
of horsemanship. 

Cir'cus v es, n. pi. 

*Cis-al-pine (sls-al'plne or sis- 
M'pln), a. South of the Alps. 

Cis-at-lan-tic ( x sis-at-lan'tlk), a. 
On this side of the Atlantic. 

*Cis-tern (sls'turn), n. A recep- 
tacle for water; a reservoir; a 
vessel to hold water. 

Cit (sit), n. An inhabitant of a 
city. 

*Cit-a-del (sltTdel), n. A fort- 
ress or castle near a city. 

Ci-tal (sl'tal), n. A summons; a 
notice ; a citation ; a quotation. 

*Ci-ta-tion (sl-ta'shun), n. The 
calling a person before the judge; 
quotation ; enumeration. 

*Cite (site), v. t. To summon to 
answer in a court ; to quote ; to 
call in proof. [349.] 

Ci'ting, p. prs. 

Ci-ter (sl'tur), n. One who cites. 

*Cit-i-zen (slt'e^zn), n. A free- 
man of a city or country; an 
inhabitant. 

Cit-i-zen-ship (slt'e^zn-shlp), n. 
The state of being a citizen. 

Cit-rine (slt'rln), a. Lemon-col 
ored : — n., a species of quartz. 

Cit-ron (slt'run), n. A kind of 
large lemon. 



Cit-y (sit'te), n. A large town in- 
corporated : — a.,relating to a city 

*Cit'ies, n. pi. 

Civ-et (slvlt), n. A quadruped : — 
a.,the perfume from the civet-cat. 

Civ-ic (slv'lk), a. Relating to 
civil affairs or honors. 

Civ-il (slvll), a. Relating to the 
community; political; intestine; 
not military; complaisant; gen- 
teel, well bred. [334.] [251-17.] 
7j&§^ Civil is opposed to mili- 
tary ; as, civil engineer : — 
to military and naval ; as, 
civil architecture : — to martial, 
ecclesiastical, commercial, mar- 
itime, international, &c. ; as, 
civil law : — to foreign ; as, 
civil war : — to solar and leap; 
as, civil year : — and to crimi- 
nal ; as, civil suit. 

*Ci-vil-ian (se-vll'yan), n. A 
professor of the civil law; one 
in a civil capacity. 

Ci-vil-i-ty (se-vil'le'te), n. The 
quality of being civil : courtesy, 
politeness ; complaisance ; re- 
finement. [251-1.] 

*Ci-vilVties, n. pi. 

Civ-i-Li-zA-TiON(W-£-l£-za'shun) 
n. The state of being civilized ; 
the act of civilizing. [54-17.] 

*Civ-il-ize (slv'irize), v. t. To 
reclaim from savageness ; to 
instruct in arts and refinement. 
[379-17.] 

Civ'ilVzing, p. prs. 

*Civ-il-ly (slv'iPle), ad. In a 
civil manner; politely. 

Clack (klak), n. Any thing that 
makes a sharp, continuous noise ; 
incessant talk : — v. i., to make a 
sudden, sharp noise. 

Clad, pst. t. a,n& p. prf. of clothe : 
— a., clothed; invested. 

Claim (klame), v.t. To demand of 
right; to profess ownership of: 
— t?., a demand; a title; the 
object claimed ; a pretension. 
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*CLAiM-A-BLE(kUme , ^bl),a. That 
may be demanded. 

Claim-ant (klame'ant), 1 n. One 

Claim-er (klame'ur), J who 
claims. 

*CLAiR-YOY-ANCE(klare-v61 / anse), 
n. Discernment, through mes- 
meric influence, of objects invis- 
ible to the senses in their usual 
state ; clear-sightedness. 

Clair-voy-ant (klare-vM'ant), a. 
Capable of clairvoyance : — n., a 
person capable of clairvoyance. 

Clam (klam), v. t. To clog with 
glutinous matter: — «.,a shell-fish. 

Clam'ming, p. prs. 

Clamm'ed, p. prf. 

Clam-ber (klain'bur), v. i. To 
climb with difficulty. 

*Clam-mi-ness (klam'me'ne's), n. 
Stickiness, viscidity. 

Clam-my (klam'me), a. [clammier 
— clammiest.] Glutinous, slimy. 

*Clam-or (klam'ur), n. Outcry, 
uproar : — v. i., to make outcries. 

Clam-or-ous (klam'urNls), a. Vo- 
ciferous, noisy with the tongue. 

Clamp (klamp), n. A piece of wood 
joined to another to strengthen 
it : — v. t., to strengthen by means 
of a clamp. 

Clan (klan), n. A family ; a race; 
a tribe. [16-20.] [242-25.] 

*Clan-des-tine (klan-des'tln), a. 
Secret, hidden, concealed. 

Clan-des-tine-ly (klan-deVtln- 
v le), ad. Secretly. 

Clang (klang), n. A sharp, shrill 
noise: — v. i., to clatter, make a 
loud, shrill noise. [75-10.] 

*Clan-gor (klang'gur), n. A 
loud, shrill sound. 

Clank (klangk), n. A shrill, sharp 
noise, as of chains rattling. 

Clap (klap), v. t. To strike to- 
gether so as to make a noise ,• to 
praise by clapping the hands : — 
n., the noise of thunder; an ex- 
plosion ; an act of applause. 

Clap'ping, p. prs. 



*Clap'ped, p. prf. 

*Clap-board (klab'burd), n. A 
thin, narrow board. 

Clap-per (klap'pur), n. One who 
claps,* the tongue of a bell. 

Clap-trap (klap'trap), n. An ar 
tifice to gain applause. 

*Clare-Ob-scure (' v klare-6b- 
skure'), n. Light and shade in 
painting. 

*Clar-et (klar'et), n. A species 
of French wine. 

Clar-i-fi-ca-tion ( x klar-£-fe-ka'- 
shun), n. The act of clarifying. 

Clar-i-fy (klar'e x fi), v. t. [prs. t. 
3, clarifies.] To purify ; to 
make clear; to brighten. 

*Clar'i v fi-ed, p. prf. 

Clar-i-net fklar-e-net')* \ 

*CLAR-i-o-NET( x klar-e-6-n£t / ), j n ' 
A wind-instrument of music ; a 
kind of hautboy. 

*Clar-ion (klar'e'un or klar'yun), 
n. A trumpet. [61.] 

Clar-i-ttjde (klar'e N tude), n. 
Clearness. 

Clar-i-ty (klar'eHe), n. Bright- 
ness, splendor. 

Clash (klash), v. i. To act in op- 
position ; to interfere : — v. t., to 
strike one thing against another : 
— n., a noisy collision of two bod- 
ies; opposition; contradiction. 

Clash'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Clasp (klasp), n. A hook for fas- 
tening ; an embrace : — v. t., to 
shut with a clasp ; to embrace. 

Clas-per (klas'pur), n. The ten- 
dril of creeping plants; he or 
that which clasps. 

Class (klas), n. A rank or order; 
a division, set [379] : — v. t., to 
range according to a stated 
method ; to rank ; to classify. 

Class'es, n. pi. and prs. t, 3. 

*Clas-si-cal (klas'se N kal), ) 

Clas'sic (klas'sik), J °" 

Relating to authors of the first 
rank; elegant; Greek or Latin.f 

Clas-sic (klas'sik), n. An author 



of the first rank; one versed in 
classic learning. [163-19.] 

Clas-sif-ic (klas-siflk), a. Con- 
stituting or denoting a class. 

*Clas-si-fi-ca-tion fklas-se-fe- 
ka'shun), n. A ranging into 
classes. [159-9.] 

Clas-si-fy (klas'se x fi), v. t. [prs. 
t. 3, classifies.] To range 
into classes ; to class. 

^Clas'siVi-ed, p. prf. 

Clas-sis (klas'sls), n. Order, sort. 

Clas-ses (klas'seez), n. pi. 

Clat-ter (klat'tur), v. i. To make 
a confused noise; to talk fast 
and idly: — v. t., to dispute; to 
clamor ; to cause to rattle : — n., 
any rattling sound. 

Clause (klawz), n. A part of a 
sentence ; an article. 

*Claus'es, n. pi. 

Claw (klaw), n. The foot of a 
beast or bird armed with sharp 
nails : — v. t. f to tear with claws ; 
to scratch. 

Claw-ed (klawd), p. prf : — a., 
armed with claws. 

Clay (kla), n. Tenacious earth : 
— v. t. f to cover with clay. 

Clay-Cold (kla'kdld), a. Cold 
as clay; lifeless. 

*Clay-ey (kla'e), a. Consisting 
of clay ; like clay. 

Clay-more (kla'm6re), n. A large 
sword wielded by both hands; 
a Highlander's sword. 

Clean (kleen), a. Free from dirt, 
impurity, or defect; innocent; 
elegant, neat: — ad., quite; per- 
fectly ; fully : — v. t., to free 
from dirt. 

*Clean-li-ness (kleVleWs), n. 
Freedom from dirt; neatness. 

Clean-ly (klSn'le), a. Free from 
dirt; clean; pure. 

Clean-ly (kleen'le), ad. Neatly, 
elegantly. 

*Clean-ness (kleen'nSs), n. Pa- 
rity; neatness; freedom from 
filth. 

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Clean-sa-ble (klen'zaH)l), a. That 
may be cleansed. 

Cleanse (klSnz), v. t. To free from 
dirt ; to purify ; to clean. 

*Clean'sing, p. prs. 

Clear (kleer), a. Bright; trans- 
parent ; serene ; not obscure ; 
apparent ; guiltless ; free from 
obscurity, mixture, or defect; not 
entangled : — ad., clean ; quite ; 
wholly ; completely : — v. t., to 
brighten ; to free ; to justify ; to 
discharge ; to cleanse (ap. p. — 
of) : — v. i., to grow bright; to be- 
come free from obscurities. 

*Clear-ance (kleeVanse), n. A 
permit for a vessel to leave port ; 
act of clearing. 

Clear-ly (kleer'le), ad. Brightly, 
plainly, evidently. 

Clear-ness (kleeVne's), n. Trans- 
parency; brightness; plainness. 

*Clear-sight-ed (kleer-slte'Sd), 
a. Discerning; judicious. 

*Cleat (kleet), n. A piece of 
wood for fastening or strength- 
ening. 

Cleav-age (kleeVije), n. The 
act or manner of splitting. 

Cleave (kleev), v. i. [cleft or 

CLOVE — CLEFT OT CLOVEN.] To 

adhere, to stick ; to unite : — v. L, 
to divide with violence ; to split. 

*Cleav'ing, p. prs. 

Clea-ver (klee'vtlr), n. A butch- 
er's chopper. 

Clef (kl^f), n. A mark in music 
which shows the key. 

Cleft (kl^ft), p. prf. of cleave : 
— n., a space made by splitting ; 
a crack, fissure. 

Clem-en-cy (kleWeVse), n. Com- 
passion, mercy ; mildness. 

*Clem'en v cies, n. pi. 

Clem-ent (kllm'ent), a. Mild, 
gentle, merciful. 

Cler-gy (kler'je), n. The body of 
men set apart for the service of 
God ; the priesthood. 

#Cler'gies, n.pl, 
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CLER-GY-MAN(kler'je y man), n. One 
of the clergy. 

Cler'gy x men, n. pi. 

*Cler-i-cal (kleVe^kal), a. Re- 
lating to the clergy ; belonging 
to a clerk. 

Clerk (klark or klerk), n. A writer 
for another; a bookkeeper; a 
church official. 

Clerk-ly (klark'le or kleWle), ad. 
Like a clerk ; learned. 

Clerk-ship (klark'shlp or kle'rk'- 
ship), n. The office of a clerk. 

Clev-er (klev'ur), a. Dexterous, 
skilful; adroit; kind-hearted; 
good-natured. 

Clev-er-ly (kleVuVte), ad. Dex 
terously, skilfully. 

Clev-er-ness (kleVur^nSs), rc. 
Dexterity, skill. 

Clev-y (klev've), w. A bent iron 
for the end of a plough. 

Clev'ies, n.pl. 

Clew (klu), n. Thread wound into 
a ball ; a guide ; a direction :- 
v. t., to raise sails : — the noun is 
usually written clue. 

Click (kllk), v. i. To make a 
sharp, small noise: — n., a sharp 
sound ; a latch, as of a door. 

Cli-ent (kll'Snt), n. One who em 
ploys a lawyer; a dependant. 

Cliff (klif), n. A steep rock; a 
precipice. [126-9.] [305-4.] 

*Clim-ac-ter-ic ( v kllm-ak-ter'lk 
or kll-mak'turlk), a. Denoting 
critical periods of life : — w., a crit- 
ical year or period in human life. 

Cli-mate (kli'mate), n. The con- 
dition of a tract of land with re- 
spect to temperature, moisture, 
&c. [56-1.] [325-18.] 

Cli-mat-ic (kl£-mat'lk), a. Rela- 
ting to climate. [acclimate. 

Cli-ma-tize (kll'maHlze), v. U To 

Cli'maVi-zing, p. prs. 

Cli-max (kll'maks), n. Gradation; 
ascent ; a figure in rhetoric by 
which the impression is increased 
step by step. 



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Cli'max n es, n. pi. 

Climb (kllme), v. t. To ascend; to 
mount with effort. 

*Climb-er (kllme'ur), n. One 
who or that which climbs. 

Clime (kllme), n. Climate, region. 

Clinch (kllnsh), v. t. To hold 
fast ; to grasp ; to rivet ; to fix 
[346-2] : — n., a pun ; a fast 
hold ; a part of a cable. 

Clinch'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3, 

Clinch-er (kllnsh'ur), n. An iron 
cramp ; that which makes fast ; 
one who clinches. 

Cling (kllng), v. i. [clung — 
clung.] To hang upon by twi- 
ning round ; to adhere. 

Clin-ic (klln'lk), n. A patient 
who is confined to bed. 

*Clin-i-cal (klln'e x kal), 

Clin-ic (klln'lk), 
Pertaining to a bed. 

Clink (kllngk), v. i. To make a 
slightly ringing sound : — n., a 
sharp, slightly ringing noise. 

*Clinq-uant (kllngk'ant), a. Glit- 
tering. 

Clip (klip), v. t, To cut with 
shears; to curtail; to confine. 

Clip'ping, p. prs. : — n., the part 
clipped off. 

*Clip'ped (kllpt), p. prf. 

Clip-per (kllp'piir), n. One that 
clips ; a fast-sailing vessel. 

Cloak (kl6ke), n. The outer gar- 
ment; a cover; a disguise; a 
pretext: — v. t., to cover with a 
cloak; to hide, conceal. 

Clock (kl6k), n. An instrument 
to show time; ornament on a 
stocking ; an insect. 

Clock-ma-ker (kl6k'ma^kur), n. 
One who makes clocks. 

Clock-work (kl6k'wiirk), n. The 
works of a clock ; well-adjusted 
machinery. 

Clod (kl6d), n. A lump of earth or 
clay; a turf; a dull fellow: — v. i., 
to gather into lumps ; to coagu- 
late : — v. t., to pelt with clods. 



CLO 



CLO 

n3r, n6t — tube, tub, bull — 611 — p5und — thin, THis. 



CLU 



Clod'ding, p. pra. 

Clod'ded, p. prf 

Clod-dy (klod'de), a. Full of 

clods; gross; hard. 
Clod-hop-per (kl6d'h6p r pur), n. 

A clown. 
Clod-pate (kl6d'pate), ) n 
*Clod-poll (kl6d'p61e), j 

A stupid fellow ; a thick skull ; 

a dolt. 
Cloff (kl6f), n. An allowance of 

two pounds in every hundred 

weight : — sometimes written 

CLOUGH. 

Clog (kl6g), v. t. To burden ; to 
hinder, obstruct : — v. i. f to coa- 
lesce, adhere: — n., an encum- 
brance, obstruction ; a wooden 
shoe. [202-11.] 

Clog'ging, p. prs. 

*CLOG'GED, p. prf. 

Clog-gi-ness (kl6g / ge > ne's), n. The 
state of being clogged. 

Clog-gy (kl6g'ge), a. Obstructing. 

*Clois-ter (klois'tur), n. A re- 
ligious retirement; a monastery 
[81-17] : — v. t. y to shut up in a 
cloister. 

Clois'ter-ed, p. prf.: — a., soli- 
tary, secluded. 

Close (kl6ze), v. t. To shut; to 
conclude, finish ; to join : — v. i., 
to coalesce ; to unite ; to termi- 
nate . — n., a pause ; an end or 

*Clo'sing, p. prs. [conclusion. 

Close (kl6se), n. A small field 
enclosed: — a., shut fast; com- 
pact, concise; immediate; secret; 
trusty; reserved; penurious; re- 
tired ; attentive : — ad. f closely ; 
nearly; densely. 

*Close-Bod-i-ed (kl&se-bdd'did), 
a. Made to fit the body exactly. 

Close-Fist-ed (kl&se-flst'£d), a. 
Penurious. 

Close-ly (kl&se'le), ad. In a 
close manner ; secretly. 

Close-ness (klise'n&s), n. The 
state of being close ; retirement ; 
secrecy; penuriousness. 



*Clos-et (kl6z'lt), n. A small 
room for privacy ; a cupboard : 
— v. t., to shut up in a closet. 
Clo-stjee (kl6'zhur), n. The act 
of shutting up ; conclusion, end. 

Clot (kl6t), n. Concretion : — v. i., 
to form clots ; to coagulate. 

Clot'ting, p. prs. 

*Clot'ted, p. prf 

Cloth (kl6^A or klawfA), n. Any 
thing woven for dress or covering. 

Cloths (kl6THz or klawTHz), n. pi. 

*Clothe (klOTHe), v. t. [clothed 

Or CLAD — CLOTHED Or CLAD.] 

To invest; to cover; to dress. 

Clothes (kl6THz or kloze), n. pi. 
Garments, raiment,dress,apparel. 

Cloth'ing, p. prs. : — n. } vesture, 
dress, garments. 

*Cloth-ier ( kl6THe'yur), n. A 
maker or seller of cloth or clothes. 

Clot-ty (kl6t'te), a. Full of clots. 

Cloud (kl6ud), n. A collection 
of vapors in the air; a mist; an 
obscurity : — v. t., to darken with 
clouds ; to obscure : — v. t\, to 
grow cloudy. 

*Cloud-capt (kl6ud'kapt), a. 
Topped with clouds. 

Cloud-i-ly (kl6ud'e v le), ad. With 
clouds; darkly, obscurely. 

*Cloud-i-ness (kldud'e^ne's), n. 
The state of being cloudy; dim- 
ness of coloring ; mistiness ; 
darkness. 

Cloud-less (klMd'lSs), a. Clear, 
unclouded. 

Cloud-y (kloud'e), a. [cloudier 
— cloudiest.] Dark; covered 
with clouds; gloomy; misty. 

Clough (kluf, kldf, or kl6u), n. 
The cleft of a hill; a cliff; cloff, 
which see. 

Clout (kl6ut), n. A cloth for any 
mean use; a patch; an iron 
plate : — v. t., to patch ; to cover 
with a clout. 

Clove (kl6ve), n. A spice: — pat, 

t. Of CLEAVE. 
CLO'VEN, p. prf of CLEAVE. 



*CLO-VEN-FooT-ED(kl6'vn N fut-e'd) 
a. Having the foot divided. 

Clo-ver (kld'vur), n. A species 
of trefoil ; a kind of grass. 

Clo-ver-ed (kl6'vurd), a. Cov- 
ered with clover. 

Clown (klMn), n. A rustic; a 
churl ; a buffoon ; a coarse, ill- 
bred man. 

Clown-ish (kl6un'lsh), a. Coarse, 
uncivil; ill-bred; clumsy. 

**Clown-ish-ly (kl6un'lsh x le), ad. 
Coarsely ; rudely ; as a clown. 

Clown-ish-ness (kl6un'lsh x nes), 
n. Coarseness; incivility; awk- 
wardness. 

Cloy (klde), v. t. To satiate ; to 
glut. [343-22.] 

Cloy-less (kl6e'les), a. Not caus- 
ing satiety ; insatiable. 

Club (klub), n. A heavy stick; 
one of the suits of cards ; an as- 
sembly; a share: — v. i., to join 
in a common expense or for a 
common purpose : — v. t., to pay 
a common reckoning. 

Club'bing, p. prs. 

Club'bed, p. prf 

Club-Room (kldb'rddm), n. The 
room in which a club assembles. 

Cluck (kluk), v. i. To call chick- 
ens as a hen. 

Clue (klu), n. See clew. 

Clump (klump), n. A shapeless 
mass; a small cluster of trees. 
[21-14.] [301-18.] 

*Clum-si-ly (klum'ze^le), ad. 
Awkwardly. 

Clum-si-ness (klum / ze x ne l s), n. 
Awkwardness, want of dexterity. 

Clum-sy (klum'ze), a. [clumsier 
— clumsiest.] Awkward; heavy; 
ill-made ; unhandy. 

Clung (klung), pst. t. and p. prf. 

of CLING. 

Clus-teb (klus'tur), n. A bunch ; 
a collection of persons [344-12] : 
— v. i. t to grow in bunches : — ■ 
v. t. f to collect into a bunch ; to 
gather. 

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Fate, fai 



COB 

, f8.ll, fat — me, met — pine, pin- 



-n6, move, 



COC 



Clutch (klutsh), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 
clutches.] To hold in the 
hand ; to gripe ; to grasp : — n., 
gripe, grasp. 

*Clutch'es, n. pi. Hands in the 
sense of rapacity. 

Clut-ter (klut'tur), n. A noise ; 
a bustle ; a confused heap : — v. %., 
to make a noise or bustle; to 
throw into disorder. 

Clys-ter (klis'tur or glls'tur), n. 
An injection. 

CoACH(k6tsh) n.Afour- wheeled car- 
riage : — v. t., to carry in a coach. 

Coach'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Coach-Box (kotsh'b&ks), n. The 
seat of a coachman. 

Coach'-Box n es, n. pi. 

Coach-Hire (kotsh'hlre),n. Money 
paid for the use of a coach. 

Coach-man (k6tsh'man), n. The 
driver of a coach. 

Coach'men, n. pi. 

Co-ACT(k6-akt'),v.i. To act together. 

*Co-ac-tion (ko-ak'shun), n. Com- 
pulsion; force; concurrent action. 

Co-ac-tive (k6-ak'tlv), a. Com- 
pulsory; acting in concurrence. 

*Co-ad-ju-tant (k6-ad'juHant), a. 
Helping, assisting. 

*Co-ad-ju-tor fk6-ad-ju'tur), n. 
A fellow-helper ; a colleague. 

Co-ad-ju-trix (^kd-ad-ju'triks), n. 
A female colleague, assistant, or 
coadjutor. 

^Co-ad-ju'trix^es, n.pl. 

Co-a-gent (k6-a'j§nt), n. An as- 
sociate ; a fellow-agent. 

Co-ag-u-la-ble (k&-ag'u x la-bl), a, 
Capable of being coagulated. 

Co-ag-u-late (kX-ag'uHate), v. t 
To curdle ; to clot : — v. i., to turn 
from a fluid to a concrete state. 

Co-ag'u v la-ting, p. prs. 

Co-ag-u-la-tion (k6 x ag-u-la'- 
shun), n. The act of curdling ; 
concretion. 

Co-ag-u-la-tive (ko-ag'ula-tlv), 
a. Having power to coagu- 
late. 
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Co-AG-u-LUM(k6-ag / uMum),r?. A co- 
agulated body; clot ; curd ; runnet; 
that which causes coagulation. 

Co-ag'u v la, n. pi. 

Coal (k6le), n. An inflammable fos- 
sil used as fuel ; wood charred : 
— v. t., to burn wood to charcoal. 

Coal-Pit (k61e'pit), n. A pit 
where coals are dug. 

*Co-a-lesce ( y k6-a-leV), v. i. To 
unite; to grow together; to join. 
(up. p. — with.) 

^Co-a-les'cing, p. prs. 

Co-a-les-cence ^ko-a-leVsSnse), 
n. Concretion, union. 

Co-a-les-cent (^ko-a-les'sent), a. 
Growing together; united. 

Co-a-li-tion ( x k6-a-ilsh'un), n. 
Union in one mass or body; con- 
federacy, alliance. 

Coal-y (k6le'e),a. Containing coal. 

Co-arc-tate (k6-ark'tate), a. Re- 
strained ; pressed together : — 
v. t.y to restrain ; to press. 

Co-arc'ta v ting, p. prs. 

Coarse (korse), a. Not refined ; 
rude, uncivil ; gross ; mean. 

*Coarse-ly (korse'le), ad. Inele 
gantly; meanly; rudely. 

CoARSE-NESS(k6rse'n^s),n. Rough 
ness ; want of delicacy ; mean- 
ness ; grossness. 

Coast (k6st), n. The edge or 
margin of the land next the sea; 
the shore : — v. i., to sail near or 
along the coast. 

Coast-er (k6ste'ur), n. One who 
sails near the shore; a small 
trading vessel. 

Coat (k6te), n. The upper and 
outer garment for a man; the 
covering of any animal : — v. t., 
to cover; to invest. 

*Coax (k6ks), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 
coaxes.] To wheedle, flatter; 
to persuade ; to entice. 

Coax-er (k&ks'ur), n. A wheed- 
ler ; a flatterer. 

Cob (k6b), n. The head or top ; a 
pony ; a spike of maize. 



Co-balt (ko'balt), ) n. A reddish- 

Cob-alt (kob'alt), J gray metal; 
a mineral. 

Cob-ble (k&b'bl), v. t. To mend 
or make any thing coarsely or 
clumsily : — n., a fishing-boat ; a 
roundish stone ; a lump of coaL 

*Cob'bling, p. prs. 

Cob-bler (k&b'blur), n. A mender 
of shoes ; a clumsy workman. 

Cob-web (k6b'web), n. The web 
or net of a spider ; a trap. 

*Coch-i-neal (kutshTneel or 
k6tsh'fneel), n. An insect from 
which a scarlet color is extracted. 

Cock (k6k), n. The male of birds; 
a spout to discharge liquids ; a 
small heap of hay; part of a 
gun-lock : — v. t., to set erect ; to 
set the cock of a gun ; to raise 
hay in small heaps : — v. i. f to 
strut ; to hold up the head. 

Oock-ade (k6k-ade'), n. A badge 
or tuft worn on the hat. 

Cock-a-trice (k6k'a x trlse or k&k'- 
a x trls), n. A kind of serpent. 

Cock-boat (k&k'bote), n. A small 
boat belonging to a ship. 

CoCk-crow-ing (k6k'kr6'ing), n. 
The time at which cocks crow ; 
early morning. 

Cock-er (k6k'kur), v. t. To fon- 
dle ; to caress : — w., a cockfighter. 

Cock-fight (k6k / flte), n. A fight 
between game-cocks. 

Cock-le (k6k'kl), n. A small 
shell-fish ; a weed that grows in 
corn : — v. t. y to contract into 
wrinkles* 

Cock'ling, p. prs. 

Cock-loft (k&k'l6ft), n. The room 
over the garret, immediately be- 
neath the roof ; a lumber-room. 

*Cock-ney (k6k'ne), n. A citizen 
of London (in contempt). 

Cock-ney-ism (k6k , ne x lzm), n. The 
idiom or manner of a Cockney. 

Cock-pit (kok'pit), n. The area 
where cocks fight ; a place on the 
lower deck of a man-of-war. 



COB 



COG 
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COH 



Cock's-Comb (k&ks'k6me), n. The 
comb of a cock : — see coxcomb. 

Cock-sure (k6k'sh66r), a. Con- 
fidently certain. 

Cock-swain (k6k'sn or k6k'swane), 
n. The officer who commands 
the cockboat. 

*Co-coa (ko'kd), n. The chocolate- 
tree ; a paste made from its fruit. 

*Co-coon (kti-k&dn'), n. The ball 
made by the silkworm ; the egg- 
shaped covering of a chrysalis. 

Co-coon-er-y (ku-k66n'ur x r6), n. 
A place for silkworms. 

Co-coon'er x ies, n. pi. 

Coc-tion (k6k'shun), n. The act 
of boiling ; a digestion. 

Cod-pish (k6d'fish), ) n. A sea- 

Cod (k6d), J fish. 

Cod-dle (k6d'dl), v. t. To parboil. 

Code (k6de), n. A collection of laws. 

Co-dex (k&'deks), n. A manu- 
script ; a code ; a book. 

*Co-di-ces (k6 r de'sees), | 7 

Cod-i-ces (k6d'e x sees), j n ' pL 

Cod-ger (k6dj'dr), ». A rustic ; a 
miser. 

*Cod-i-cil (k&d'e v sll), n. An ap- 
pendage to a will. 

Cod-ling (k6d'dling), n. An apple 
coddled ; a small codfish. 

*Co-ef-fi-ca-cy (k6-effe x ka-se), 
n. Joint efficacy ; joint agency. 

*Co-ef-fi-cient ( v k6-ef-fish'ent), 
a. Operating together : — n., that 
which unites its action with 
something else. 

Co-e-qual (k6-e'kwal), a. Equal. 

Co-e-qual-i-ty 0k6-e-kw61'leHe), 
n. The state of being equal. 

Co-erce (k6-erse0, v. t. To re- 
strain ; to force ; to compel. 

*Co-er'cing, p. prs. 

*Co-er-ci-ble (k6-er'se x bl), a. 
Possible to be restrained. 

*Co-er-cion (k6-eYshun), n. Pe- 
nal restraint ; check. 

Co-er-cive (k&-er'siv), a. Re- 
straining; checking. 

Co-es-sen-tial Okd-Ss-sen'shal), 
G 



a. Participating of the same 

essence. 
*Co-e-ta-ne-ous f k6-e-ta'ne r us), 

a. Of the same age with another. 
Co-e-ter-nal (^kS-e-ter'nal), a. 

Equally eternal with another. 
Co-e-ter-ni-ty ( x k6-e-ter'n6He), n. 

Equal eternity. 
Co-e-val (k6-e'val), a. Of the same 

age : — n., one of the same age. 
Co-ex-ist ( x k6-egz-ist')> v. i. To 

exist together. 
*Co-ex-ist-ence (^kft-egz-ist'ense) 

n. Existence at the same time. 
Co-ex-ist-ent fk6-egz-ist'ent), a. 

Having existence at the same 

time. 
Co-ex-ten-sive ( v ko-egz-teVsiv), 

a. Having the same extent. 
*Cof-fee (k6f fe), n. The berry 

of the coffee-tree; the drink 

made from it. 
*Cof-fer (k6ffur), n. A chest; 

a treasure : — v. L, to treasure up. 
Cof-fer-Dah (k6f'furMam), n. A 

water-tight enclosure used in lay- 
ing the foundations of piers, &c. 
*Cof-fin (k6f'fln), n. A chest for 

a dead body : — v. t., to enclose in 

a coffin ; to cover. 
Cog (k&g), n. The tooth of a 

wheel : — v. t., to flatter, deceive ; 

to fix cogs in a wheel : — v. i., to 

lie ; to cheat. 
Cog'ging, p. prs. 
*Cog'ged, p. prf. 
Co-gen-cy (k6'jen x se), n. Force, 

strength, power. 
^Co'gen^cies, n. pi. 
*Co-gent (ko'jent), a. Forcible; 

convincing; urgent; strong. 
Co-gent-ly (ko'jent'le), ad. With 

force ; powerfully. 
Co-gi-tate (k&j'eHate), v. i. To 

think. 
Cog'iVa-ting, p. prs. 
Cog-i-ta-tion ( x k6j-e-ta'shun), n. 

Thought ; meditation ; contem- 
plation. 
Cog-nate (k6g'nate), a. Related. 
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Cog-na-tion (k6g-na'shun), n. Re- 
lation; kindred. 

Cogn-iac ) (kon'yak), n. A French 

Cog-nac J brandy. 

Cog-ni-tion (k6g-nlsh'un), n. 
Knowledge, complete conviction. 

Cog-ni-tive (k6g'neHiv), a. Hav- 
ing the power of knowing. 

*Cog-ni-za-ble (k&g'ne x za-bl or 
k6n'e r za-bl), a. Falling under 
judicial notice. 

*Cog-ni-zance (k6g'ne v zanse or 
k6n , e x zanse), n. Observation ; 
knowledge. 

Cog-ni-zant (k&g'ne y zant or kon'- 
e x zant), a. Having knowledge of. 

Cog-ni-zee (^k&g-nS-zee' or x kon-e- 
zee')j n. One to whom a fine is 
acknowledged. 

Cog-ni-zor ( x k6g-ne-z5r / or x kon- 
e-z6r'), n. One who acknowl- 
edges a fine. 

*Cog-no-men (k&g-n&'men), n. 
Family name. 

Cog-nom-i-nal (k6g-n6m'e^nal), a. 
Having the same name. 

*Cog-nos-cence (k6g-n6s'sense), 
m. Knowledge. 

*Cog-nos-ci-ble (k6g-n6s'se > bl),a. 
Possible to be known. 

Co-hab-it (kd-hab'lt), v. i. To 
live together. 

*Co-hab-i-tant (ko-hab'e x tant), n. 
An inhabitant of the same place. 

Co-hab-i-ta-tion (k6 v hab-e-ta'- 
shun), n. The state of living 
together. 

*Co-heir (k6-are'), n- A joint heir. 

*Co-heir-ess (k6-are'is), n. A fe- 
male who is a joint heiress. 

Co-heir'ess^es, n.pl. 

Co-here (k6-here'), v. i. To stick 
together ; to agree ; to unite. 

Co-he'ring, p. prs. 

Co-he-rence (ki-he're'nse), ) 

*Co-HE-REN-CY(k6-he'ren x se), J n% 
Act of cohering ; union of parts ; 
cohesion. 

Co-he-rent (k6-he'rent), a. Stick- 
ing together,connected;consistent. 
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COL 
Fate, far, fill, fit — me, met — pine, pin — n6, m&ve, 



COL 



Co-he-sion (ko-he'zhun), n. The 
state of union; act of sticking 
together. 

Co-he-sive (kft-he'slv), a. Hav- 
ing the power of sticking. 

Co-he-sive-ness (kd-he'slv r nes), 
n. The quality of being cohe- 
sive; adhesiveness, stickiness. 

Co-hort (k6'hdrt), n. A troop of 
about 500 soldiers. 

Coif (kdlf ), ) «. A 

*Coif-fure (k61f'ur), J head- 
dress ; a cap. 

Coil (kdil), v. t. To gather into 
a ring : — n., tumult, bustle ; cir- 
cular form of a rope or serpent. 

Coin (kdln), n. Money stamped 
with a legal impression ; a cor- 
ner: — v. L, to stamp metals for 
money ; to forge : — see quoin. 

Coin-age (k61n'aje), n. The act 
of coining; money coined; for- 
gery; invention. 

Co-in-cide ( v k6-in-slde0, v. i. To 
concur; to agree with. (ap. p. 
—with.) 

* x Co-in-ci'ding, p. prs. 

Co-in-ci-dence (k6-ln'seM5nse), n. 
Agreement, concurrence. 

#Co-in-ci-dent (kd-ln'seMent), a. 
Agreeing with ; concurrent. 

Coin-er (kdin'tir), n. A maker of 
money ; an inventor. 

Coit (kdlt), n. See quoit. 

Co-ju-ror (k6-ju'r6r), n. One who 
testifies to the credibility of an- 
other. 

Coke (k6ke), n. Fuel made by 
charring stonecoal; a refuse at 
manufactories of coal-gas. 

Col'an^der, n. See cullender. 

Co-la-tion (k6-la'shun), n. The 
act of straining. 

Col-a-ture (kol'aHshure or k&'la- 
v tshure), n. Filtration. 

Cold (k61d), a. Chill; frigid; not 
hot or warm ; reserved ; coy ; 
without passion : — n., the pri- 
vation of heat; chillness ; a 
disease. 



Cold-ly (kold'le), ad. Without 
heat ; indifferently ; reservedly 

Cold-ness (k6ld'nes), n. Want of 
heat; unconcern ; reserve. 

Cole-wort (k6le'wurt),n.Cabbage. 

Col-ic (k61'lk), n. A painful dis- 
order of the bowels. 

*Col-ick-y (k6l / ik > e), a. Pertain- 
ing to colic. 

*Col-lapse (k61-lapse'), v. i. To 
fall together [125-3] :-— n., a fall- 
ing together or closing. 

Col-lap 'sing, p. prs. 

Col-lar (k61'lur), n. A ring 
around the neck ; a neckband : 
— v. t. y to seize by the collar. 

Col-late (k6l-late'), v. t. To com- 
pare things similar; to examine. 

*Col-la'ting, p. prs. 

Col-lat-er-al (k61-lat'er x al), a. 
Side to side ; running parallel ; 
not direct; concurrent. 

*Col-lat-er-al-ly (k61-lat'eYal- 
le), ad. Side by side ; indirectly. 

Col-la-tion (k61-la'shdn), n. The 
act of bestowing ; comparison ; 
a repast. 

*Col-la-ti-tious ( x k61-la-tlsh'us), 
a. Contributed by many. 

Col-la-tor (k61-la'tur), n. One 
that collates or compares. 

*Col-league (k61'leeg), n. A 
partner in office ; an associate. 

Col-league (k6l-leeg'), v. t. To 
unite with ; to associate. 

*COL-LEAGu'lNG, p. prs. 

Col-lect (k&l'lekt), n. A short 

prayer. 
Col-lect (k&l-lektf), v. t. , To 

gather together ; to gain ; to 

infer. 
Col-lect-ed (k&l-lekt'ed), a. Com- 
posed, calm. [149-25.] 
*Col-lec-ta-ne-ous fkdl-lek-ta'- 

neNls), a. Gathered together. 
Col-lect-ed-ness (k61-lekt'dd- 

v nes), n. Self-possession. 
Col-lect-i-ble (kftl-le'kt'e^bl), a. 

Capable of being collected. 
Col-lec-tion (kol-leVshun), n. 



The act of gathering ; the things 
gathered ; an assemblage ; a 
group. 

Col-lect-ive (k61-lekt'lv), a. 
Gathered into one mass. 

Col-lect-ive-ly (k6l-lekt'iv r le), 
ad. In a general mass. [316.] 

Col-lect-or (k61-l£kt'ur), n. One 
who collects or gathers. 

*Col-lege (k6l'leje), n. A so- 
ciety ; an institution for instruc- 
tion in science, &c. ; a house for 
collegians. 

Col-le-gi-al (k6l-le'je N al), n. 
Relating to a college. 

*Col-le-gi-an (k6l-le'je v an), n. 
A member of a college. 

*Col-le-gi-ate (k&l-le'jelt), a. 
Pertaining to a college: — n., a 
member of a college. 

Col-let (k61'lit), n. That part of 
a ring in which the stone is set. 

*Coll-ier (k&l'yur), n. A digger 
of, or dealer in, coals ; a coal- 
ship. 

Coll-ier-y (k&l'yurYe), n. A coal- 
mine ; the coal-trade. 

**Coll'ier x ies, n. pi. 

Col-li-ga-tion f k6l-le-ga'shun), 
n. A binding together. 

CoL-LiQ-uA-TivE(k61-llk , waHlv),a. 
Melting, dissolving; weakening. 

*Col-lis-ion (k&l-llzh'un), n. A 
striking together ; a clash ; a 
conflict. 

Col-lo-cate (k61'16 v kate), v. t. To 
place ; to station. 

Col'lo x ca-ting, p. prs. 

Col-lo-ca-tion ( x k6l-l&-ka'shun), 
n. The act of placing ; ar- 
rangement. 

Col-lop (k6l'lup), n. A slice of 
meat. 

* Col-lo-qui-al (k&l-lo'kwe^al), a. 
Relating to conversation. 

Col-lo-qui-al-ism (k61-16'kwe-al- 
Izm), n. An expression allow- 
able only in conversation. 

Col-lo-quist (k6l'16 v kwlst), n. A 
speaker in a dialogue. 



COL 



nflr, nSt- 



COM 

-tube, tub, bull— 6il— pMnd- 



-th\n, this. 



COM 



Col-lo-quy (k&ri6 v kw&), n. Con- 
ference ; dialogue, conversation. 

*Col'lo x quies, n. pi. 

Col-lude (k&l-lude')> v. i. To 
conspire in a fraud. 

*Col-lu'ding, p. prs, 

Col-lu-sion (k61-li'zhun), n. A 
secret agreement to defraud. 

Col-lu-sive (k61-lu'siv), \ 

*Col-lu-sor-y (k61-lu'surVe), j ' 
Fraudulently concerted. 

Col-ly (k61'le), n. The smut of coal. 

Co-logne (k6-l6ne')> n. A liquid 
perfume, first made at Cologne. 

Co-lon (k6'16n), n. The point [ : ] ; 
the greatest of the intestines. 

*Co-lo-nel (kur'nel), n. The 
chief commander of a regiment. 

*Co-lo-nel-cy (kur'neTse), ) 

Co-lo- NEL-SHip(kur'neTshlp), J 
The office of a colonel. 

Co-LO-NEL-ciEs(kur / n£l x s££z),n.2>Z. 

*Co-lo-ni-al (k6-16'ne'al), a. Re- 
lating to a colony. [378-16.] [67.] 

Col-o-nist (k61'6 x nist), n. An in- 
habitant of a colony. [53-7.] 

*Col-o-nize (k&Wnlze), v. t. To 
plant a colony in. 

Col'o x ni-zing, p. prs. 

*Col-on-nade ( N k61-16-nade')> ». A 
row or series of columns. 

Col-o-ny (k6l'6 x ne), n. A body of 
people who remove and settle in 
some distant place; the country 
so settled. 

ColVnies, n. pi. 

Col-or (kul'lur), n. The appear- 
ance of bodies to the eye; hue; 
dye ; concealment ; false show : 
— v. t.f to mark with some hue; 
to palliate ; to excuse. 

Coi/oRS,n.pZ.Anag,banner,ensigns. 

*Col-or-a-ble (kul'lur'a-bl), a. 
Specious, plausible. 

Col-or-a-tion (k61-6-ra'shun), n. 
The art of coloring. 

Col-or-ed (kul'lurd), a. Dyed; 
diversified with hues. 

Col-or-ing (kuPlurlng), n. An 
art in painting ; appearance. 



Col-or-less (kiil'lurl&s), a. With- 
out color ; transparent. 

*Col-o-rif-ic ( > k61-6-rif'ik), a. 
Able to produce colors. 

*Co-los-sus (k6-16s'sus), n. A 
statue of enormous magnitude. 

Co-los'sus x es, n. pi. 

Co-los-sal (k6-16s'sal), a. Huge, 
gigantic, colossean. [39-29.] 

Col-os-se-an ( x k61-l6s-se'an), a. 
Giant-like ; huge, colossal. 

Col-port-age (kol-p6rt'ije), n. The 
distribution of tracts and relig- 
ious books. 

*Col-port-er ) (k6Fp6rt v ur), n. A 

Col-port-eur J distributor of 
tracts, books, <fcc. 

Colt (k61t), n. A young horse. 

*Colter i (k&l'tur), n. The fore 

Coul-ter J iron of a plough. 

Co-lum-ba-ry (k6-lurn'ba N re or 
k61'um x ba-re), n. A dove-cot; a 
pigeon-house. 

Col-um-bine (k6rum' v blne), n. A 
plant. 

*Col-umn (k&l'lum), n. A round 
pillar ; a long file or row of 
troops ; a line of figures ; a per- 
pendicular section of a page. 

Co-lum-nar (k6-lum'nar), 
Formed in columns. 

Co-lures (k&-lurz'), n. pi. Two 
great circles intersecting at the 
poles. 

*Co-ma (k6'ma), n. Lethargy; the 
hairy or nebulous covering of the 
nucleus or body of a comet. 

Co-mate (k6-mate'), n. Companion. 

Co-mate (k6'mate), a. Hairy, hazy. 

Com-a-tose ( v k6m-a-t6se / ), I 

Co-ma-tous (k6'ma r tus), J a * 
Lethargic; dozing; torpid. 

Comb (k6me), n. An instrument 
to adjust the hair ; the crest of a 
cock; the cells in which bees 
lodge their honey: — v. t., to di- 
vide and adjust the hair; to lay 
wool smooth. 

Com-bat (kum'bat or kom'bat), n. 
Contest, battle, duel: — v. i., to 



fight; to contest (ap. p. — with 
persons, for things) : — v. t., to 
oppose ; to fight against. 

-Com-bat-ant (kum'bat x ant), n. 
He that fights; a champion: — 
a., combative, quarreling. 

*Com-bat-a-ble (kum-bat'a N bl), a, 
Possible to be opposed. 

Com-ba-tive (kum'baHiv), n. Dis- 
posed to quarrel. 

Com-b at-i ve -xe s s ( kum'bat v tl v- 
n£s), n. Disposition to fight. 

Com-bi-na-ble (k6m-bi'na v bl), a. 
Capable of being joined together. 

CoM-Bi-NA-TiON( N k6m-be-na'shun), 
n. Union, association, league, 
coalition, confederacy. [S3.] 
[384-15.] 

Com-bine (k&m-blne'), v. t. To 
join ; to link in union : — v. i., to 
coalesce or unite; to agree. 

Com-bi'ning, p. prs. 

Com-bin-er (k6m-blne'ur), n. He 
or that which combines. 

Com-bus-ti-ble (k6m-bus'te x bl), a. 
That which may or can burn. 

*Com-bus-ti-ble-ness (k6m-bus'~ 
t^-bl v n^s), n. Capacity of burning. 

Com-bus-tion (k6m-bus'tshun), n. 
Conflagration, burning ; tumult. 

Come (kum), v. i. [came — come.] 
To draw near; to advance to- 
wards ; to arrive ; to happen. 

*"Com-ing, p. prs. : — n., approach, 
arrival : — a., future ; arriving ; 
drawing near. 

Co-me-di-an (k6-me , de > an), n. A 
comic writer or player. 

Com-e-dy (k6ra'e v de), ». A hu- 
morous dramatic representation. 

*Com'e x dies, n. pi. 

Come-li-ness (kum'le^nSs), n. 
Grace, beauty, dignity. 

*Come-ly (kiim'le), a. [come- 
lier — comeliest.] Graceful ; 
handsome. 

CoM-ER(kum'ur),n. One that comes. 

Com-et (kSin'it), n. A heavenly 
body with a train of light and 
eccentric motion. 

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COL 



COL 
Fate, far, fall, fat — me, met — pine, pin — n6, m&ve, 



COL 



Co-he-sion (k&-he'zhun), n. The 
state of union; act of sticking 
together. 

Co-he-sive (k6-he'slv), a. Hav- 
ing the power of sticking. 

Co-he-sive-ness (k6-he'slv y nes), 
n. The quality of being cohe- 
sive; adhesiveness, stickiness. 

Co-hort (ko'hdrt), n, A troop of 
about 500 soldiers. 

Coif (kdlf ), \ n. A 

*Coif-fure (kdlf'ur), J head- 
dress ; a cap. 

Coil (koll), v. t. To gather into 
a ring : — n., tumult, bustle ; cir- 
cular form of a rope or serpent. 

Coin (k61n), n. Money stamped 
with a legal impression ; a cor- 
ner: — v. t., to stamp metals for 
money ; to forge : — see quoin. 

Coin- age (k61n'aje), ». The act 
of coining; money coined; for- 
gery ; invention. 

Co-in-cide ( x k6-ln-slde')> v. i. To 
concur; to agree with. (ap. p. 
—with.) 

* v Co-in-ci'ding, p. prs. 

Co-in-ci-dence (k6-ln'seMense), n. 
Agreement, concurrence. 

#Co-in-ci-dent (kd-in'seMent), a. 
Agreeing with ; concurrent. 

Coin-er (kdin'tir), n. A maker of 
money ; an inventor. 

Coit (kdlt), n. See quoit. 

Co-ju-ror (k6-ju'rdr), n. One who 
testifies to the credibility of an- 
other. 

Coke (k6ke), w. Fuel made by 
charring stonecoal; a refuse at 
manufactories of coal-gas. 

Col'an n der, n. See cullender. 

Co-la-tion (ko-la'shun), n. The 
act of straining. 

Col-a-ture (k6l'aHshure or ko'la- 
N tshure), n. Filtration. 

Cold (kold), a. Chill; frigid; not 
hot or warm ; reserved ; coy ; 
without passion : — n., the pri- 
vation of heat ; dullness ; a 
disease. 
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Cold-ly (kold'le), ad. Without 
heat; indifferently; reservedly. 

Cold-ness (kdld'nes), n. Want of 
heat; unconcern ; reserve. 

Cole-wort (k61e'wurt),n.Cabbage. 

Col-ic (k61'lk), n. A painful dis 
order of the bowels. 

*Col-ick-y (k6l'ik'e), a. Pertain 
ing to colic. 

-Col-lapse (k61-lapse'), v. i. To 
fall together [125-3] :— n., a fall- 
ing together or closing. 

Col-lap 'sing, p. prs. 

Col-lar (k6l , lur), n. A ring 
around the neck ; a neckband : 
— v. t., to seize by the collar. 

Col-late (k61-late'), v. t. To com- 
pare things similar ; to examine. 

*Col-la'ting, ]). prs. 

Col-lat-er-al (kol-lat'eVal), a. 
Side to side ; running parallel ; 
not direct; concurrent. 

*Col-lat-er-al-ly (k61-lat'eYal- 
le), ad. Side by side ; indirectly. 

Col-la-tion (k61-la'shun), n. The 
act of bestowing ; comparison ; 
a repast. 

* Col-l a-ti-tious ( x k61-la-tlsh'us), 
a. Contributed by many. 

Col-la-tor (k61-la'tur), «. One 
that collates or compares. 

*Col-league (k61'leeg), n. A 
partner in office ; an associate. 

Col-league (k&l-leeg'), v. t. To 
unite with ; to associate. 

*COL-LEAGu'lNG, p. prs. 

Col-lect (k61'lekt), n, A short 

prayer. 
Col-lect (k&l-lektf), v. t. . To 

gather together ; to gain ; to 

infer. 
Col-lect-ed (k&l-lekt'ed), a. Com- 
posed, calm. [149-25.] 
*Col-lec-ta-ne-ous fkftl-lek-ta'- 

ne^us), a. Gathered together. 
Col-lect-ed-ness (k&l-lekt'ed- 

N n£s), n. Self-possession. 
Col-lect-i-ble (k61-lekt'e > bl), a. 

Capable of being collected. 
Col-lec-tion (kol-lek'shun), n.[ 



The act of gathering; the things 
gathered ; an assemblage ; a 
group. 

Col-lect-ive (k61-lekt'lv), a. 
Gathered into one mass. 

Col-lect-ive-ly (k6l-lekt'lv r le), 
ad. In a general mass. [316.] 

Col-lect-or (k61-lekt'ur), w. One 
who collects or gathers. 

*Col-lege (k6l'leje), n. A so- 
ciety ; an institution for instruc- 
tion in science, &o. ; a house for 
collegians. 

Col-le-gi-al (k6l-le'je N al), a. 
Relating to a college. 

*Col-le-gi-an (k61-le'je r an), n. 
A member of a college. 

*Col-le-gi-ate (k6l-le'jelt), a. 
Pertaining to a college: — n., a 
member of a college. 

Col-let (k61'lit), n. That part of 
a ring in which the stone is set. 

*Coll-ier (k&ryur), n. A digger 
of, or dealer in, coals ; a coal- 
ship. 

Coll-ier-y (k6l'yurVe), «. A coal- 
mine ; the coal-trade. 

*Coll'ier^ies, n. pi. 

Col-li-ga-tion f k61-le-ga'shun), 
n. A binding together. 

CoL-LiQ-uA-TivE(k61-llk'waHlv),a. 
Melting, dissolving; weakening. 

*Col-lis-ion (k61-llzh'un), n. A 
striking together; a clash; a 
conflict. 

Col-lo-cate (k61'16 N kate), v. t. To 
place ; to station. 

Col'lo^ca-ting, p. prs. 

Col-lo-ca-tion ( > k6l-l6-ka r shun), 
n. The act of placing ; ar- 
rangement. 

Col-lop (k6l'lup), n. A slice of 
meat. 

* Col-lo-qui-al (kSl-lo'kweNSl), a. 
Relating to conversation. 

Col-lo-qui-al-ism (k61-16'kwe-al- 
Izm), n. An expression allow- 
able only in conversation. 

Col-lo-quist (k6l'16 v kwlst), n. A 
speaker in a dialogue. 



COL 



COM 
n5r, n&t — tube, tub, bull — 611 — pound — thin, this. 



COM 



Col-lo-quy (k&l'16 v kwe), n. Con- 
ference j dialogue, conversation. 

*Coi/lo v quies, n. pi. 

Col-lude (k&l-lude')> *>• i. To 
conspire in a fraud. 

*Col-lu'ding, p. pr8. 

Col-lu-sion (k6l-lu'zhun), n. A 
secret agreement to defraud. 

Col-lu-sive (k61-lu'siv), "I 

*CoL-Lu-soR-Y(k&l-lu'surVe), J * 
Fraudulently concerted. 

Col-ly (k61'le), n. The smut of coal. 

Co-logne (ko-l6ne')> n. A liquid 
perfume, first made at Cologne. 

Co-lon (k6'l6n), n. The point [ : ] ; 
the greatest of the intestines. 

*Co-lo-nel (kur'nel), n. The 
chief commander of a regiment. 

*Co-lo-nel-cy (kur'neTse), "I 

Co-LONEL-SHip(kur'neTship), J 
The office of a colonel. 

Co-LO-NEL-ciES(kur'ne : l v s&£z),n.2?Z. 

*Co-lo-ni-al (k6-l&'ne v al), a. Re- 
lating to a colony. [378-16.] [67.] 

Col-o-nist (k6Wnlst), n. An in- 
habitant of a colony. [53-7.] 

*Col-o-nize (k6Wnlze), v. U To 
plant a colony in. 

Coi/o x ni-zing, p. prs. 

*Col-on-nade ( N k61-l6-nade'), n, A 
row or series of columns. 

Col-o-ny (k61'6 x ne), n. A body of 
people who remove and settle in 
some distant place; the country 
so settled. 

ColVnies, n. pi. 

Col-or (kul'lur), ». The appear- 
ance of bodies to the eye; hue; 
dye; concealment; false show: 
— v. t., to mark with some hue; 
to palliate ; to excuse. 

Coi/oRS,n.£>£.Aflag,banner,ensigns. 

*Col-or-a-ble (kul'lur x a-bl), a. 
Specious, plausible. 

Col-or-a-tkw (k&l-6-ra'shun), n. 
The art of coloring. 

Col-or-ed (kul'lurd), a. Dyed; 
diversified with hues. 

Col-or-ing (kdl'lur'lng), n. An 
art in painting ; appearance. 



Col-or-less (kul'luVlSs), a. With- 
out color; transparent. 

*Col-o-rif-ic 0k61-6-rif'ik), a. 
Able to produce colors. 

*Co-los-sus (k6-16s'sus), n. A 
statue of enormous magnitude. 

Co-los'sus x es, n. pi. 

Co-los-sal (kd-16s'sal), a. Huge, 
gigantic, colossean. [39-29.] 

Col-os-se-an ( v k61-l6s-se'an), a. 
Giant-like; huge, colossal. 

Col-port-age (k61-pdrt'ije), n. The 
distribution of tracts and relig 
ious books. 

*Col-port-er j (k6l , p6rt N ur), n. A 

Col-port-eur J distributor of 
tracts, books, <fcc. 

Colt (kdlt), n. A young horse. 

*Colter ) (kdl'tur), n. The fore- 

Coul-ter j iron of a plough. 

Co-lum-ba-ry (k6-luni'ba N r£ or 
k6i'um v ba-re), n. A dove-cot; a 
pigeon-house. 

Col-um-bine (k61'um > blne), n. A 
plant. 

*Col-umn (k&l'lum), n. Aground 
pillar ; a long file or row of 
troops ; a line of figures ; a per- 
pendicular section of a page. 

Co-lum-nar (k6-lum'nar), 
Formed in columns. 

Co-lures (k6-lurz'), n. pi. Two 
great circles intersecting at the 
poles. 

# Co-ma (ko'ma), n. Lethargy; the 
hairy or nebulous covering of the 
nucleus or body of a comet. 

Co-mate (k6-mate'), n. Companion. 

Co-mate (kd'mate), a. Hairy, hazy. 

Com-a-tose ( x k6m-a-t6se r ), ] 

Co-ma-tous (k6'ma x tus), j a ' 
Lethargic; dozing; torpid. 

Comb (k6me), n. An instrument 
to adjust the hair; the crest of a 
cock; the cells in which bees 
lodge their honey: — v. t., to di- 
vide and adjust the hair; to lay 
wool smooth. 

Com-bat (kum'bat or k6m'bat), n. 
Contest, battle, duel: — v. i., to 



fight; to contest (ap. p. — with 
persons, for things) : — v. t, to 
oppose ; to fight against. 

-Com-bat-ant (kiWbaOant), n. 
He that fights; a champion: — 
a., combative, quarreling. 

*Com-bat-a-ble (kum-bat'a x bl), a. 
Possible to be opposed. 

Com-ba-tive (kum'baHiv), n. Dis- 
posed to quarrel. 

Com-bat-ive-ness (kum'bat^tiv- 
nes), n. Disposition to fight. 

Com-bi-na-ble (k6m-bi'na N bl), a. 
Capable of being joined together. 

CoM-Bi-NA-TioN( v k6m-be-na'shiin), 
n. Union, association, league, 
coalition, confederacy. [83.] 
[384-15.] 

Com-bine (k&m-blne'), v. t. To 
join ; to link in union : — v. i., to 
coalesce or unite; to agree. 

Com-bi'ning, p. prs. 

Com-bin-er (k6m-blne'ur), n. He 
or that which combines. 

Com-bus-ti-ble (k6m-bus'teH)l), a. 
That which may or can burn. 

*Com-bus-ti-ble-ness (k6m-bus'- 
t^-bPn^s), n. Capacity of burning. 

Com-bus-tion (k6m-bus'tshun), n. 
Conflagration, burning ; tumult. 

Come (kum), v. i. [came — come.] 
To draw near; to advance to- 
wards ; to arrive ; to happen. 

*Com-ing, p. prs. : — n., approach, 
arrival : — a., future ; arriving ; 
drawing near. 

Co-me-di-an (k6-me'de x an), n. A 
comic writer or player. 

Com-e-dy (k6m'eMe), n. A hu- 
morous dramatic representation. 

*Com'e n dies, n. pi. 

Come-li-ness (kum'le^ne's), n. 
Grace, beauty, dignity. 

*Come-ly (kum'le), a. [come- 
lier — comeliest.] Graceful ; 
handsome. 

CoM-ER(kum'ur),n. One that comes. 

Com-et (k6m'lt), n. A heavenly 
body with a train of light and 
eccentric motion. 



COM 



COM 
rite, far, fill, fat — me, m£t — pine, pin — n6, move, 



COM 



CoM-ET-A-Ri-UM( x k6m-e ! t-a're'um), 
n. An instrument representing 
the motion of a comet. 

Com-et-a-ry (kSmWa-re), a. Re- 
lating to comets. 

Co-MET-ic(k6-me i t / lk), a. Cometary. 

Com-fit (kum'flt), n. A sweetmeat. 

Com-fort (kum'furt), v. t. To en- 
liven, invigorate ; to console : — 
n., support ; consolation, solace. 

Com-fort-a-ble (kuin'furt^a-bl),a. 
Possessing comfort ; dispensing 
comfort. 

Com-fort-a-bly (kum'f&rtfa-ble), 
ad. With comfort; cheerfully. 

Com-fort-er (kum'furt^ur), n. 
One who administers consola- 
tion ; the Holy Spirit. 

*Com-frey ) (kum'fre), n. A me- 

Cum-frey J dicinal plant. 

Com-ic (k6m'ik), n. Raising mirth ; 
relating to comedy. 

Com-i-cal (k6m'e x kal), a. Raising 
mirth j merry; ludicrous. 

*Com-i-cal-ly (k6m'e x kal y le), ad. 
In a comical manner. 

Com-i-cal-ness ^m'^kal-nSs), n. 
The quality of being comical. 

*Co-mi-tial (k6-mlsh'al), a. Re- 
lating to the assemblies of the 
people. 

*Com-i-ty (k6m'e y te), n. Courtesy 
between individuals and com- 
munities. 

*Com-ma (k&m'ma), n. The point 
[ , ] marking the shortest gram 
matical pause. 

Com-mand (k&m-mand'), v. t. To 
govern ; to order ; to direct : — 
v. i. f to have the supreme au- 
thority : — n., the right of com 
manding; power; supreme au- 
thority ; order. 

Com-mand'ing, p. pr8. : — a., im 
perative, authoritative; control- 
ling by physical proportion, by 
dignity, authority, or influence. 
[128-39.] [380-11.] 

*Com-man-dant fk&m-man-dant'), 

n. A military officer. [113-3.] 

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Com-mand-er (k6m-mand'ur), n. 

One who commands; a mallet. 
Com-mand-ment (k6m-mand'me 1 nt) 

n. Command, order; precept. 
Com-mand-ress (k&m-mand'rSs),^. 

A woman who commands. 
Com-mand'ress n es, n. pi. 
*Com-ma-te-ri-al ( x k6m-ma-te'- 

re^al), a. Consisting of the same 

matter. 
Com-meas-u-ra-ble (k&m-mezh'- 

uVa-bl), a. Reducible to the 

same measure. 
Com-mem-o-ra-ble (k&m-meW6- 

Va-bl), a. Worthy of remem- 
brance. 
CoM-MEM-o-RATE(k6m-m§m r 6Vate) 

v. t. To preserve the memory 

of ; to celebrate with honor. 

[65-32.] 

*C0M-MEM'0 V RA-TINGp.prS.[361-14] 

Com-mem-o-ra-tion (k6in x mern-6- 

ra'shun), n. An act of public 

celebration. 
Com-mem-o-ra-tive (k&m-meWft- 

Va-tlv),a. Preserving in memory. 
Com-mence (k6m-m£nse'), v. t. To 

begin ; to originate : — v. i. y to 

take beginning; to take a new 

character. 
*Com-men'cing, p.pr8. 
Com-mence-ment (k6m~mense'- 

ment), n. Beginning; the day 

for taking collegiate degrees. 
Com-mend (k&in-me'nd'), v. t. To 

recommend; to praise. [379.] 
Com-mend-a-ble (kom-mend'a^bl), 

a. Laudable, worthy of praise. 
*Com-mend-a-bly (kom-mend'a- 

x ble), ad. Laudably. 
Com-mend-a-tion (^in-me^nd-a'- 

shun), n. Recommendation ; 

praise. 
Com-mend-a-tor-y (k&m-mend'a- 

Hur-re), a. Serving to commend. 

*COM-MEN-SU-RA-BIL-I-TY (k6m- 

Wn-shu-ra-bil'leHe), n. Ca- 
pacity of having a common 
measure. 
Com-men-su-ra-ble (k&m-meV- 



shu x ra-bl), a. Reducible to some 
common measure. 

Com-men-su-rate (k6m-men'shu- 
v rate), v. t. To reduce to some 
common measure. 

Com-men'su^ra-ting, p. prs. 

Com-men-su-rate (k6m-meVshu- 
Vlt),a.Equal,coextensi ve. [384-1.] 

Com-men-su-ra-tion (kftm^me'n- 
shu-ra'shun), n. Reduction to 
common measure ; proportion. 

*Com-ment (k6m , me , nt), v. i. To 
write notes ; to expound : — n., a 
remark; explanation, exposition. 

Com-ment-a-ry ^rn'mSnt^a-re), 
n. A book of comments; an ex- 
position, annotation. 

*Com'ment x a-ries, n. pi. 

Com-ment-a-tor ( x k6m-me'nt-a'- 
tur), n. One who comments or 
explains. [96-14.] [226.] 

Com-merce (kom'merse), n. Ex- 
change of commodities ; trade ; 
traffic. [54-19.] 

*Com-mer-cial (k6m-meVshal), a. 
Relating to commerce or trade. 

*Com-mer-cial-ly (k6m-meV- 
shaPle), ad. In a commercial 
view. 

Com-mi-gra-tion fk&m-me-gra' . 
shun), n. A migrating together. 

CoM-Mi-NA-TiON( N k6m-m?-na / shdn) 
n. A threat of punishment. 

Com-min-a-to-ry ^m-mln'aHur- 
re), a. Threatening. 

Com-min-gle (k6m-mlng'gl), v. t. 
To mix, to blend : — v. i., to unite 
with another thing. [136-21.] 

-Com-min'gling, p. prs. 

*Com-mi-nute ( N k&m-me-nute'), 
v. t. To grind ; to pulverize, 
triturate. 

x Com-mi-nu'ting, p. prs. 

Com-mi-nu-tion ( N k6m-me-nu'- 
shun), n. The act of grinding 
into small particles; pulveriza- 
tion, trituration. 

Com-mis-er-a-ble (k6m-mlz'eYa- 
bl), a. Worthy of compassion ; 
pitiable. 



COM 



COM 
nor, n6t— tube, tub, bull— 6il- 



-pdund — thin, this. 



COM 



*CoM-Mis-ER-ATE(k6m-iniz'er v ate) 
v. t. To pity ; to feel sorrow for. 

Com-mis'er x a-ting, p. prs. 

Com-mis-er-a-tion (k&in^miz-er- 
a'shun), n. Pity, compassion, 
sympathy. [284-2.] 

Com-mis-er-a-tor (k&m-mlz'eVa- 
tur), n. One who pities or com- 
miserates. 

Com-mis-sa-ri-al (^m-mis-sa'- 
re^al), a. Pertaining to a com- 
missary. 

*Com-mis-sa-ri-at ( v k6m-mis-sa'- 
re v at), n. The department of a 
commissary-general. 

Com-mis-sa-ry (k&m'mls v sa-re), n. 
One who has charge of some 
particular duty ; a delegate ; a 
deputy. 

*Com'mis v sa-ries, n. pi. 

Com-mis-sa-ry-ship (k6m'mis-sa- 
re^shlp), n. The office of a com- 
missary. 

Com-mis-sion (kom-mlsh'un), n. A 
trust; a warrant; act of commit- 
ting ; a number of people joined 
in a trust or office ; order ; trust ; 
a compensation for transacting 
business [278-8] : — v. t., to em- 
power, appoint; to authorize. 
[137-4.] 

*Com-mis-sion-er (k&m-mlsh'un- 
v ur), n. One empowered to act 
by authority. 

*Com-mis-sure (k6m-mlsh'yur or 
k6m'mlsh v yur), n. A joint; a 
seam ; a suture ; a part uniting. 

Com-mit (k&in-mlt'), v. t. To in- 
trust; to deposit; to send to 
prison ; to perpetrate, (ap. p. — 
to.) [32-19.] 

Com-mit'ting, p. prs. 

Com-mit'ted, p. prf. 

*Com-mit-ment (k6m-mit'me ! nt), 
n. Act of committing ; an order 
for sending to prison. 

*Com-mit-tal (k6m-mlt'tl), 
Act of committing ; commitment ; 
pledge. 

*t!oM-MiT-TEE (k6m-mit'te£), 



Those appointed to examine or 

manage any business. 
Com-mit-ter (k6m-mit , tur), n. 

One that commits. 
Com-mix (k6m-miks'), v. t. [prs. t. 

3, commixes.] To mingle; to 

blend. 
Com-mix-tion (k&m-miks'tshun),n. 

Mixture ; incorporation. 
&Com-mix-ture (k6m-miks'tshur) 

n. A mixture ; a compound. 
Com-mode (k&m-m6de'), n. The 

head-dress of a woman. 
Com-mo-di-ous (k6m~m6'de y us), a. 

Convenient ; suitable ; useful ; 

comfortable. [176-5.] 
*'Com-mo-di-otjs-ly (k6m-m6'de- 

x us-le),ac£.Conveniently,suitably. 
Com-mo-di-ous-ness (koin-mo'de- 

^us-nes), n. Convenience; fitness. 
Com-mod-i-ty (k6m-m6d'e x te), n. 

Profit; goods; merchandise. 
^Com-modYties, n. pi. 
*Com-mo-dore ( x k6m-m6-d6re'), n. 

The commander of a fleet. 
Com-mon (k6m'mun), a. Pertain- 
ing to more than one ; vulgar ; 

usual; public; general; ordi- 
nary ; frequent : — n., an open 

public ground. 
*Com-mon-age (k6m'mun x ije), n. 

The right of feeding on a common. 
Com-mon-al-ty (k6m'mun N al-te), 

it; The common people. 
Com'monVl-ties, n. pi. 
Com-mon-er (k6m'mun x ur), n. A 

man not noble ; a member of the 

House of Commons. 
Com-mon-Law (k6m'nnWlaw), n. 

Unwritten law, receiving its force 

from immemorial usage, distin- 
guished from codes or written 

laws of communities. 
Com-mon-ly (k&in'nuWle), ad. 

Frequently ; usually. 
Com-most-ness (k6ni'inun > nes), n. 

The state of being common ; 

frequency. 
Com-mon-place (k&rn'mun x pla,se), 

a. Ordinary; common; trite:- 
9* 



n., a note ; a memorandum : — 
v. t, to enter in a commonplace 
book ; to arrange under general 
heads. 

Com-mons (k6m'munz), n. pi. The 
lower people ; the Lower House 
of Parliament; food at a com- 
mon table. 

Com-mon-weal (kom'munVeel), n. 
The public welfare. 

*Com-mon-wealth (k6m'mun- 
VeM), n. The public ; the gen- 
eral body of the people ; a free 
state, f 

Com-mo-rance (k6m'm6Vanse), n. 
Dwelling, residence. 

Com-mo-tion (k6m-m6 , shun), n. 
Tumult; disturbance. 

Com-mu-nal (k6m-mu/nal), a. 
Pertaining to a commune. 

Com-mune (k6m-mune'), v. i. To 
converse together ; to partake of 
the sacrament, (ap. p. — with.) 

*Com-mu'ning, p. prs. 

Com-mune (k6m r mune), n. A 
French territorial district. 

Com-mu-ni-ca-bil-i-ty (k&m^mu- 
ne-ka-bil'leHe), n. The quality 
of being communicated. 

*Com-mu-ni-ca-ble (k6rn-mu'ne- 
^ka-bl), a. Capable of being 
communicated. 

CoM-MU-Ni-CANT(k6m-mu'n^kant) 
n. One who partakes of the 
sacrament of the Lord's Supper. 

CoM-MU-Ni-CATE(k6m-mu'ne > kate), 
v. t. To impart; to reveal (ap. 
p. — to) [173-15] : — v. %., to have 
intercourse ; to have access, (ap. 
jo. — with.) [129-38.] 

Com-mu'ni-ca-ting, p. prs. 

*Com-mu-ni-ca-tion (k6m^inu-ne- 
ka'shun), n. The act of im- 
parting; passage or means of 
passage ; common inlet ; conver- 
sation ; correspondence.[101-16.] 
[383-21.] 

Com-mu-ni-ca-tive (k6m-inu'rie- 
N ka-tiv), a. Ready to impart ; 
not selfish; free. [222-15.] 
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COM 



COM 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me, met — pine, pin — no, m6ve, 



CON 



Com-po'sed, p. prf.: — a., calm, 
sedate. 

Com-po-sed-ly (k6m-p6'zedHe), 
ad. Calmly, sedately. [377-8.] 

CoM-PO-SED-NESs(k&m-p6'z6d^n£s) 
n. Calmness, sedateness. 

Com-po-ser (k6m-p6'zur), n. A 
musical author; a writer; one 
who calms. 

*Com-pos-ite (k6m-p&zlt), a. 
The last of the five orders in 
architecture; compounded; com 
posed of factors ; having more 
than one aliquot part. 

Com-po-si-tion ( N kom-p6-zish'un) 
n. The act of composing or the 
thing composed ; written work ; 
mixture ; production ; the act of 
discharging a debt by paying 
part; adjustment; compact. 

Com-pos-i-tive (k6m-p&z'e v tiv), a. 
Compounded, or capable of be- 
ing compounded. 

Com-pos-i-tor (k6m-p&z'e v tur), n. 
One who sets types. 

Com-post (k&m'p6st), n. A mixed 
manure : — v.t.> to spread compost. 

Com-po-sure (k6m-p6'zhur), n. 
Order; adjustment; calmness; 
tranquillity; composition. 

Com-pound (kom'p6und), n. A mix- 
ture of ingredients : — a., formed 
of two or more ingredients. 

Com-pound (k&m-pound'), v. t. To 
mingle; to combine; to discharge 
debt by paying part; to adjust 
or settle [357] : — v. i., to come to 
terms; to agree; to constitute a 
compound, (ap. p. — for, with.) 

Com-pound-er (k6m-p6und'ur), n. 
One who compounds. 

Com-pre-hend (^kom-pr^-h^nd'), 
v. t. To comprise, include ; to 
understand. [78.] [268.]* 

#Com-pre-hen-si-ble ( N k6m-pre- 
hen'se N bl), a. Intelligible, con- 
ceivable. 

CoM-PRE-HEN-siON( N k6m-pre-hen / - 
shun), n. Capacity for compre- 
hending; understanding^ 
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CoM-PRE-HEN-sivE( v k6m-pre-hen r - 
slv), a. Comprising much 
capacious ; extensive ; full. 
[237-27.] 

Com-pre-hen-sive-ly ( r k6m-pre 
hen'sivHe), ad. In a compre 
hensive manner. 

CoM-PRE-HEN-SIVE-NESS ( r k6m 

pre-hen'siv x nes), n. The quality 
of including much,capaciousness. 

Com-press (kftm'pre's), n. A band- 
age of linen, used in surgery. 

Com'press v es, n. pi. 

Com-press (k6m-preV), v. t. [prs. 
t. 3, compresses.] To force into 
a narrow compass ; to condense, 
crowd. [334-10.] 

*Com-pres-si-bil-i-ty (kom^pres 
se-bil'le x te), n. The quality of 
being condensable. 

*Com-pres-si-ble (k6m-pres'se- 
x bl), a. Yielding to pressure. 

Com-pres-si-ble-ness (k&m-pres 
se-brnes), n. Compressibility. 

Com-pres-sion (k6m-presh'un), n. 
The act of pressing together; 
compressure ; condensation. 

Com-pres-sure (k&m-pre'sh'ur), n. 
The act or force of pressure ; 
compression ; pressure. 

*Com-pri-sal (koni-prl'zal), n. 
The act of comprising. 

Com-prise (k6m-prlze'), v. t. To 
contain, include; to imply. 

*Com-pri'sing, p. prs. 

Com-pro-mise (k&m'pr6 x mlze), n. 
An adjustment by mutual con- 
cessions : — v. t., to adjust by mu- 
tual concessions ; to compound ; 
to put to hazard : — v, i. t to ac- 
cord ; to agree. 

*Com'pro x mi-sing, p. prs. 

Com-pro-mit (k6m'pr6 x mit), v. t. 
To pledge; to promise; to com- 
promise ; to put to hazard. 

*Com'pro v mit-ing, ) 

Com'pro x mit-ting, J &' P r8 ' 

*Com'pro v mit-ed, I » 

Com'pro n mit-ted, j P'P r *' 

Comp-trol-ler. See controller. 



*Com-pul-s a-tor-y (k6m-pul's a 

Hur-re), a. Forcing, compelling. 
Com-pul-sion (k6m-pul'shun), n. 

The act of compelling ; force. 
Com-pul-sive (k6m-pul'slv), a. 

Compelling, forcing, compulsory. 
Com-pul-sive-ly (k6m-pursiv x le), 

ad. By force. 
*Com-pul-so-ry (k6m-pursurVe), 

a. Compelling, compulsive. 
CoM-PUNC-TioN(k6m-pungk'shun), 

n. Repentance, contrition, re- 
morse. 
*Com-punc-tious (k6m-pungk'- 

shus), a. Causing remorse. 
Com-pur-ga-tion ( N k6ra-pur-ga'- 

shun), n. The act of establishing 

a man's veracity on testimony. 
*Com-pur-ga-tor ( r k6m-pnr-ga'- 

tur), n. One who swears to the 

credibility of another; a cojuror. 
*Com-pu-ta-ble (kom-pu'ta v bl), a. 

Capable of being numbered. 
CoM-pu-TA-TioN( r k6m-pu-ta'shun), 

n. The act of reckoning; cal- 
culation, estimate, f 
Com-pute (k6m-pute'), v. t. To 

reckon,count, calculate, estimate. 
Com-pu'ting, p. prs. 
Com-pu-ter (koin-pu'tur), n. A 

reckoner, accountant, calculator. 
Com-rade (kum'rade or k&ni'rade), 

n. A companion ; a partner. 
Con (k6n), v. t. To discuss; to 

know ; to study : — prp. f against. 

7/^r* Con is an abbreviation of 
the Latin word contra. It is 
often used antithetically with 
pro, both as a verb and prep- 
osition; as, "He proes and 
cons ;" " He disputes pro and 
con." 
Con'ning, p. prs. 
*Con'ned, p. prf. 
Con-cat-e-nate (k6n-kat'e r nate), 

v. t. To link together. 
*Con-cat'e-na-ting, p. prs. 
Con-cat-e-na-tion (k6n v kat-e-na'- 

shun), n. A series of links 

united; a linking. 



CON 



n6>, n&t- 



CON 
-tube, tub, billl — 611 — p6und — th'm, Tnis. 



CON 



Con-cave (k&ng'kave), a. Hol- 
low, opposed to convex : — n., a 
hollow ; a cavity ; an arch. 

Con-cav-i-ty (k6n-kav'e N te), n. 
Internal hollowness ; vaulted 
space. 

*Con-cavVties, n. pi. 

*Con-ca-vo-Con-cave (k6n x ka- 
v6-k6n'kave), o. Concave on 
both faces. 

*Con-ca-vo-Con-vex (k6n r ka-v6- 
k6n'veks), a. Concave on one 
face and convex on the other. 

Con-ceal (k6n-seel'), v. t. To hide ; 
to keep secret ; to dissemble. 

*Con-ceal-a-ble (k6n-s£6l'aH)l), 
a. Capable of being concealed. 

Con-ceal-ment (k6n-seel'inent), n. 
The act of hiding ; secrecy ; pri- 
vacy ; hiding-place ; disguise. 

*Con-cede (kon-sede'), v. t. To 
admit; to grant ; to yield, (ap. 
p.-to.)t 

Con-ce'ding, p. prs, 

*Con-ceit (k6n-seef), n. A concep- 
tion, thought, idea ; fancy, whim ; 
vanity [353-17] : — v. t. } to im- 
agine, believe, fancy. 

Con-ceit'ed, p. prf. : — a., proud ; 
opinionative ; vain. 

CoN-cEiT-ED-NESs(k6n-seet'ed^n§s) 
n. Pride ; self-conceit. 

*Con-ceiv-a-ble (k6n-seev'a x bl), 
o. That may be imagined, un- 
derstood, or conceived. 

Con-ceiv-a-ble-ness (k6n-seeV- 
a x bl-nes), n. The quality of be- 
ing conceivable. 

Con-ceiv-a-bly (k6n-seev'a x ble), 
ad. In a conceivable manner. 

*Con-ceive (k6n-seeV), v. t. To 
form in the mind; to compre- 
hend; to think; to believe; to 
suppose: — v. i. } to think, {ap. 
p.— of.) 

C-on-ceiv'ing, p. prs. 

Con-cen-trate (k6n-sen'trate), v.t. 
To cause to converge; to con- 
dense ; to centre ; to concentre ; 
to fix. [37-33.] 



Con-cen'tra v ting, p. prs. 

Con-cen-tra-tion ( v k6n-sen-tra/- 
shun), n. Collection into a nar- 
rower space or round a centre ; 
convergence; the act of concen- 
trating. 

Con-cen-tra-tive-ness (k&n-seV- 
tra-tlv v nes), n. The faculty of 
riveting the attention to one 
object. 

Con-cen-ter I (k&n-sen'tur), v. i. 

*Con-cen-tre J To tend to a com- 
mon centre ; to concentrate. 

Con-cen'ter x ing, ) 

*Con-cen'tring, j P' P r8m 

Con-cen'ter-ed, ) - 

*Con-cen'tred, J P' P r J' 

Con-cen-tric (k6n-sen'trik), o. 
Having a common centre. 

Con-cep-tion (k6n-sep'shun), n. 
The act of conceiving; the thing 
conceived ; notion ; idea. 

Con-cern (k6n-sern'), v. t. To re- 
late to ; to belong to ; to disturb; 
to affect ; to interest [290-9] :— 
n., business; affair; interest; re- 
gard, solicitude. [192.] 

Con-cern'ing, p. prs. : — prp. ( ? ), 
relating to, with relation to. 

Con-cern'ed, p. prf. (ap. p. — 
at, for.) 

Con-cert (k6n'sert), n. Coopera- 
tion ; harmony ; a plan ; a mus- 
ical entertainment by many per- 
formers. 

Con-cert (k&n-sert'), v. t. To plan, 
settle, contrive, adjust: — v. i. } to 
consult, contrive. 

*Con-ces-sion (k6n-sesh'un), n. 
The act of yielding; the thing 
yielded; a grant. [382-11.] 

Con-ces-sive (k6n-ses'slv), o. Im 
plying concession. 

*Conch (k6ngk), n. A shell; a 
sea-shell. 

Conch-ol-o-gist (kongk-61'6 x jlst), 
n. One versed in conchology. 

*Conch-ol-o-gy (k6ngk-61'6 x je), 
n. The science which treats of 
shells and their inhabitants. 



Con-cil-iate (kon-sll'yate or kdn- 
sll'e'ate), v. t. To win or gain 
over; to reconcile. [147-5.] 

Con-cil/i n a-ting, p. prs. 

*Con-cil-i-a-tion (k6n v sll-e-a'- 
shun), n. The act of conciliating. 

CoN-ciL-i-A-TOR-Y(k6n-sll / e-a y tur- 
re or k6n-sll / ya x tur-re), a. Tend- 
ing to conciliation; reconciling, 
pacifying. 

Con-cise (k6n-slse'), a. Laconic, 
brief, short, comprehensive. 

Con-cise-ly (k6n-slse'le), ad. Suc- 
cinctly, briefly, pithily, tersely. 

Con-cise-ness (k6n-slse'nes), n. 
Brevity, shortness, terseness, 
pithiness. 

Con-cis-ion (k6n-slzh , un), n. A 
cutting off; excision. 

Con-clave (k6n'klave), n. An 
assembly of cardinals; a close 
assembly. 

Con-clude (k6n-klu.de'), v. t. To 
decide, determine ; to end ; to 
finish : — v. i. t to settle opinion ; 
to determine. [100-27.] [224.] 

Con-clu'ding, p. prs. 

Con-clu-sion (kon-klu/zhun), n. 
Determination ; final decision ; 
inference; the end. [72-9.] 

Con-clu-sive (k&n-klu/siv), a. 
Decisive, final, unanswerable. 
[50-27.]f 

Con-clu-sive-ly (k6n-klu'sl\ r> le), 
ad. Decisively, determinately. 

Con-cltt-sive-ness (k6n-klu / siv- 
x n£s), n. Decisiveness. 

Con-coct (k6n-k6kt')> v. t. To di- 
gest by the stomach; to purify 
by heat ; to ripen or mature. 

Con-coc-tion (k6n-k6k'shun), n. 
Digestion; maturation by heat ; 
preparation. 

Con-com-i-tance (k&n-k6rn'e- 

Hanse), n. Concomitancy. 

Con-com-i-tan-cy (k6n-k6ni'e x tan- 
se), n. The state or act of sub- 
sisting with something else. 

Com-com'i x tan-ces, 

*Con-comYtan-cies 



' In. pi. 

ES, J ^ 



105 



CON 



CON 
Fate, far, fall, fat — me, met — pine, pin — n&, move, 



CON 



Con-com-i-tant (k6n-k6rn'e r tant), 
a. Accompanying, attending : 
— »., a companion, attendant. 

Con-cord (k6ng'k6rd), n. Agree- 
ment; grammatical agreement; 
union ; harmony ; harmony of 
sound. 

*Con-cord-ance (k6n-k5rd'anse), 
n. Agreement; an index to the 
Scriptures, noting the verses in 
which any word occurs. 

Con-cord-ant (k6n-kdrd'ant), a. 
Agreeing, harmonious. 

Con-cor-dat (k6n-k6r'dat), n. A 
compact; a convention. 

*Con-course (k6ng'k6rse), n. A 
confluence, crowd, assemblage, 
multitude, meeting. [127.] 

Con-cre-ment (k6n'kre x m^nt), n. 
A mass formed by concretion ; 
concretion; concrete. 

Con-crete (k6ng'krete')> n. A 
mass formed by concretion ; 
compound. 

Con-crete (k6n-krete')> v. i. To 
coalesce into one mass : — v. t. y to 
unite into one mass. 

Con-cre'ting, p. prs. 

Con-crete (k6ng / krete or k&n- 
krete')> a. Formed by concre- 
tion ; grown together, coalesced : 

Opposed to ABSTRACT. 

*Con-cre-tion (k6n-kre'shun), n. 
The act of concreting; a mass, 
concrement, concrete. 

Con-cre-tive (k6n-kre'tiv), a. 
Causing concretion, coagulative. 

Con-cur (k6n-kur'), v. i. To meet 
in one point ; to agree ; to be 
conjoined ; to coincide, combine. 
(ap. p. — with persons, in or on 
measures, to effects.) [158-4.] 

Con-cur'ring, p. pre. 

*Con-cur'red, p. prf. 

*Con-cur-rence (k6n-kur'rense), 
ft. Union; association; combi- 
nation; agreement; help. 

Con-cur'ren n ces, n. pi. 

Con-cur-rent ^n-kur'rent), a. 
Acting in conjunction; concom- 
106 



itant: — n., a contributing cause; 

a joint cause. 
Con-cur-rent-ly (k&n-kur'rSnt- 

v le), ad. With concurrence, co- 

incidentty. 
*Con-cus-sion (k6n-kdsh'un), n. 

The act of shaking ; agitation ; 

jar. [217-2.] 
Con-cus-sive (k6n-kus'slv), a. 

Capable of being shaken. 
*Con-demn (k6n-dem')> v. U To 

pronounce guilty; to doom to 

punishment ; to censure ; to 

blame ; to pronounce unfit, (ap. 

p.— to.) [105-12.] [220-10.] 
*CoN-DEM-NA-BLE(k6n-dem'na v bl) 

a. Blamable, culpable. 
Con-dem-na-tion (^n-dSm-na'- 

shun), n. The act of condemn- 
ing ; state of being condemned ; 

sentence to punishment; cen- 
sure. [278-3.] 
Con-dem-na-tor-y (k6n-deui'na- 

Hur-re), a. Passing condemnation. 
*Con-i>em-ner (kon-dem'nur), n. 

One who condemns ; a blamer. 
*Con-den-sa-ble (k6n-den'sa v bl), 

a. Capable of condensation. 
Con-den-sate (k6n-den'sate), v. t. 

To make dense : — v. i., to grow 

dense. 
Con-den'sa n ting, p. prs. 
Con-den-sa-tddn ( x k6n-de l n-sa'- 

shun), n. The act of making or 

becoming dense. f 
Con-den-sa-tive (k6n-den'sa v tiv), 

a. Condensable; compressible. 
Con-dense (k6n-dense')> v. t. To 

make more dense; to thicken; 

to compress; to condensate; to 

abridge [246-10] : — v. i., to grow 

more dense ; to condensate. 
Con-den'sing, p. prs. 
Con-dens-er (k6n-dens'ur), n. He 

or that which condenses ; a 

vessel for condensing air or 

steam. 
Con-den-si-ty (k&n-den'se x te), n. 

Denseness, condensation. 
Con-den'si v ties, n. pi. 



*Con-de-scend fkon-de-send'), 
v. i. To descend from the privi- 
leges of superior rank ; to bend, 
stoop, yield, (ap. p.— to.) [326.] 

v Con-de-scend'ing, p. pr8. : — a., 
stooping; kind; yielding. 

*Con-de-scen-sion (^n-de-seV- 
shun), n. Voluntary humilia- 
tion ; descent from superiority ; 
deference. 

Con-dign (k6n-dlne')> a. Suitable, 
deserved, merited, fit. 

Con-dign-ly (k6n-dlne'le), ad. 
Deservedly ; suitably. 

*Con-dign-ness ^n-dlne'nSs), n. 
Justness ; fitness. 

Con-di-ment (k6n , de > m^nt), n. 
Seasoning ; sauce. 

Con-di-tion (k6n-dish'un), n. Tem- 
per; quality ; state ; rank; stip- 
ulation ; terms of compact 
[100-19] : — v. I., to make terms ; 
to stipulate. 

Con-di-tion-al (k6n-dish , iin > al), 
a. Implying stipulation ; not 
absolute; dependent. 

Con-di-tion-al-ly (k6n-dlsh'un- 
^al-le), ad. With limitations. 

Con-di-tion-ed (k6n-dlsh'und), a. 
Having qualities; stipulated. 

Con-dole (k6n-d61e / ) J v. i. To 
lament with and for others; to 
sympathize. [85-34.] f 

Con-do'ling, p. prs. 

Con-dole-ment (k6n-d61e'ment), 
n. Mutual grief; condolence. 

Con-do-lence (k6n-d6'lense), n. 
Grief for the sorrows of another, 
sympathetic sorrow. [302-2.] 

Con-dor (kon'dor), n. The great 
vulture of the Andes. 

Con-duce (k&n-duse'), v. i. To 
promote an end; to contribute 
to ; to tend to ; to serve, (ap. 
p.— to.) 

*C0N-DU'CING, p. prs. 

*Con-du-ci-ble (k&n-duWbl), ) 
Con-du-cive (k6n-du'slv), J 

a. Promoting ; tending to ; 

contributing. 



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Con-du-cive-ness (k6n-du'siv 
Ws), n. The quality of con- 
ducing. 

Con-duct (k6n'dukt), n. Manage- 
ment ; economy ; convoy ; be- 
havior. 
Con-duct (k6n-dukt')> *>. t. To 
lead, direct, accompany, manage. 
Con-duc-tion (k6n-duk'shun), n. 
Transmission by a conductor j 
the act of conducting. 
Con-duc-tive (k6n-duk'tlv),a. Di- 
recting, managing, transmitting, 
*Con-duct-or (k6n-dukt'ur), n. 
He or that which conducts ; 
leader ; a chief ; a manager ; a 
director ; a substance capable of 
transmitting heat, electricity, or 
sound. 
Con-duct-ress (k6n-dukt'r6s), n. 

A woman who conducts. 
Con-duct'ress^es, n. pi. 
*Con-duit (k6n'dlt or k6n'dwlt), 
n. A water-pipe; a canal; a 
duct. 
Cone (kone), n. A solid body hav- 
ing a circular base, from which 
it tapers to a point at the top ; a 
cone-shaped fruit, as of the 
fir-tree. 

J0t* Mathematically defined, "a 
cone is a solid described by 
the revolution of a right-angled 
triangle about one of its legs, 
which remains fixed." The 
figures formed upon the cut- 
surfaces of cones, by plane- 
cleavage in all possible direc- 
tions, are, the triangle, circle, 
ellipsis, parabola, and hyper- 
bola : these are conic sections. 
The term Conic Sections, how- 
ever,usually comprehends only 
the ellipsis, parabola, and hy- 
perbola. For concise informa- 
tion, see "Vogdes's Mensura- 
tion," p. 110. 
Con-fab-u-late (k&n-fab'uMate), 
v. i. To talk familiarly; to chat. 
Con-fab'u n la-ting, p. prs. 



Con-fab-u-la-tion (k6n > fab-u-la'- 
shdn), n. Chat, talk, conver 
sation. 

Con-fect (kon'fekt), ] 

Con-fec-tion (k6n-f£k'shun), j 
A sweetmeat ; a mixture. 

Con-fec-tion-er (k6n-fek , shun 
Mir), n. One who makes or sells 
sweetmeats. 

Con-fec-tion-er-y (k6n-f£k'shun 
^r-re), n. A place where sweet- 
meats are made or sold ; sweet- 
meats. 

'^Con-fec'tio^er-ies, n. pi. 

CoN-FED-ER-A-cY(k6n-fe i d'eVa-se), 
n. League, union; federal com- 
pact, alliance, confederation. 

*Con-fed'er n a-cies, n. pi. 

Con-fed-er-ate (kon-fM'eyate), 
v. t. or v. i. To join in a league; 
to ally. 

Con-fed'er v a-ting, p. prs. 

Con-fed-er-ate (k6n-fed'eVlt), a. 
United in a league ; allied : — »., 
an ally, accomplice. 

Con-fed-er-a-tion (k6n > fe , d-e , r-a'- 
shun), n. League, alliance, com- 
pact, confederacy ; parties allied 

Con-fer (k6n-feV), v. i. To dis- 
course together; to consult:— 
v. t. y to give, bestow, grant, (ap 
p.— on,upon.) [128-35.] [187-8.] 

Con-fer'ring, p. prs. 

*Con-fer'red, p. prf. 

Con-fer-ence (k6n'fdr > £nse), n. 
Formal discourse; oral discus- 
sion ; conversation ; a stated 
business-meeting of pastors in 
the Methodist-Episcopal Church. 

*Con'fer x en-ces, n.pl. 

Con-fess (k6n-feV), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 
confesses.] To hear confession ; 
to acknowledge a crime ; to 
own, avow, grant. [261-7.] 

Con-fes-sed-ly (k6n-feVs£d x le), 
ad. Avowedly, indisputably. 

*Con-fes-sion (kftn-fe'sh'un), n. 
The act of confessing ; the thing 
confessed; avowal; acknowledg- 
ment ; articles of religious faith. 



*Con-fes-sor (k6n'feVsur or k6n- 
feVsur), n. One who makes or 
hears confessions. 

Con-fi-dant ( x k6n-fe-dant r or kon'- 
fe'dant), ». One trusted with 
secrets ; a confidential friend. 

*Con-fi-dante ( N k6n-fe-dant'), n. 
A female confidant. 

Con-fide (k6n-flde'),v.i. To rely 
on ; to trust (ap. p. — in) [46-9] : 
— v. t., to trust ; to intrust. 
(ap. p. — to.) 

Con-fi'ding, p. prs. 

Con-fi-dence (k&n'feMe'nse), n. 
Firm belief; trust ; reliance ; 
boldness. [54-5.] [249-6.] 

Con-fi-dent (k6n'fe x de*nt), a. Fully 
assured; positive; daring; bold; 
impudent [374-26] : — n., confi- 
dant, which see. 

CoN-Fi-DEN-TiAL( v k6n-fe-deVshal) 
a. Trusty ; faithful ; private. 

*CON-FI-DEN-TIAL-LY ( > k6n-fe- 

den'shaHe), ad. In confidence. 
Con-fi-dent-ly (k&n'feMe*nt-le), 

ad. Without doubt or fear; 

with firm trust ; positively. 
Con-fig-u-ra-tion (k6n x flg-u-ra'- 

shun), n. External form ; figure ; 

aspect of planets. 
Con-fig-ure (kSn-flg'ure), v. t. To 

dispose into any form. 
Con-fig'u x ring, p. prs. 
Con-fin-a-ble (kSn-fln'a^bl), a. 

Capable of limitation. 
Con-fine (kon'flne), n. Common 

boundary; border,edge.[85-ll.]f 
Con-fine (k6n-flne r ), v. i. To 

border upon : — v. t., to limit ; to 

imprison ; to restrain. [222-28.] 
Con-fi'ning, p. prs. 
Con-fine-ment (kon-flne'me ! nt), 

n. Imprisonment ; restraint of 

liberty. 
Con-firm (k&n-fSrm'), v. t. To 

put past doubt ; to establish; to 

strengthen ; to corroborate ; to 

verify ; to ratify ; to admit to the 

full privileges of a Christian 

church by aspeeialrite. [134-12.] 
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Con-firm-a-ble (k6n-fe ! rnr'a v bl), a. 
Capable of confirmation. 

Con-firm-a-tion (Ms&n-fSrm-a' 
shun), n. The act of establish 
ing; evidence; proof; corrobo 
ration ; verification ; an ecclesi 
astical rite. 

Con-firm- a-tive (k6n-f5rm'a r tlv), 

Con-firm-a-tor-y (k6n-fe'rm'&- 
Hur-re), a. Having power to 
confirm ; serving to establish ; 
corroborative. 

Con-firm-ed-ness (k&n-fe'rm'e'd- 
v nls), n. The state of being con- 
firmed or settled. 

Con-firm-er (k6n-f^rm'ur), n. 
One who confirms. 

Con-firm-ing-ly (k6n-f&rm'lng- 
v le), ad. In a corroborative 
manner. 

#Con-fis-ca-ble (k&n-fls'ka x bl), a. 
Liable to confiscation or for- 
feiture. 

Con-fis-c ate (k6n-fls'kateor k&n'- 
fls x kate), v. t. To transfer pri- 
vate property to the state by 
way of penalty ; to cause to be 
forfeited : — a., forfeited to the 
state. 

Con-fis'caVing, p. prs. 

CoN-Fis-CA-TiONfk6n-fis-ka'shun) 
n. The act of transferring the 
property of a criminal to the 
state ; forfeiture. 

Con-fis-ca-tor (k&n'fVka-tur), n. 
One who confiscates. 

Con-fis-ca-tor-y (k6n-fis'ka v tur- 
re), a. Consigning to forfeiture. 

Con-fla-grant (k6n-fla'grant), a. 
Burning together ; involved in a 
common flame. 

Con-fla-gra-tion (^n-fla-gra'- 
shun), n. A great or general 
fire. 

Con-flict (k&n'flikt), n. Collision ; 
opposition; a combat; conten- 
tion, strife ; struggle. 

Con-flict (k6n-flikt'), v. i. To 
contest ; to struggle ; to contend 
with ; to oppose. 
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Con-flu-ence (k6n'flu v ense), n. 
The junction of several streams 
the act of crowding to a place ; 
a concourse, collection, concur- 
rence. 

Con'flu x en-ces, n. pi. 

Con-flu-ent (k&n'flu^nt),**. Flow- 
ing together ; meeting : — n., a 
tributary stream. 

Con-flux (k6n'fluks), n. Union 
of several currents ; crowd. 

Con'fltjx x es, n. pi. 

Con-form (k6n-fdrm'), v. t. To 
make of like form : — v. i., to 
comply with ; to yield ; to live 
or act in conformity to. (ap. 
p.— to.) 

Con-form-a-ble (k&n-fdrm'a^bl), 
a. Similar ; agreeable ; suit- 
able ; corresponding with. (ap. 
p.— to.) 

Con-form-a-bly (k6n-f5rm'a v ble), 
ad. With conformity; suitably, 
agreeably, (ap. p. — to.) 

Con-form-a-tion ( x k6n-fdrm-a'- 
shun), n. The act of conform- 
ing ; correspondence of form ; 
structure. 

Con-form-ist (k6n-f5rmlst), n. 
One who conforms to the worship 
of the Church of England. 

Con-form-i-ty (k6n-f6rin'eHe), n. 
Compliance with ; similitude ; 
resemblance, (ap. p. — to.) 

Con-found (k6n-f6und')> v. t. To 
mingle ; to perplex ; to abash ; 
to astonish; to destroy. [68-8.] 

Con-fra-ter-ni-ty (^kftn-fra-teV- 
ne^te), n. A religious broth- 
erhood. 

* n Con-fra-ter'ni a ties, n. pi. 

Con-front (k6n-fr6nt' or k6n- 
frunt'), v. t. To stand face to 
face, in opposition; to oppose; 
to compare. [275-13.] 

Con-fuse (k6n-fuze'), v. t. To 
disorder ; to perplex ; to abash ; 
to confound ; to disconcert. 
[79-3.] [168-12.] 

CON-FU'SING, p. pr8. 



Con-fu-sed-ly (k6n-fu , z§d > le), ad» 
Indistinctly ; not clearly. 

C0N-FU-SED-NESS(k6n-fu , zM V n§s), 

n. Want of distinctness ; con- 
fusion. 

*Con-fu-sion (k6n-fu'zhun), n. 
Promiscuous mixture ; astonish- 
ment; tumult; distraction of 
mind ; overthrow. [66-29.1 
[173-4.] 

Con-fu-ta-ble (k&n-fuWbl), a. 
Possible to be disproved; refu- 
table. 

Con-fu-tant (k6n-fu'tant), ) 

Con-fu-ter (k6n-fu'tiir), J n ' 
One who confutes. 

Con-fu-ta-tion ( v k6n-fu-ta'shun), 
n. Act of confuting ; refutation. 

Con-fute (k6n-fute'), v. t. To 
convict of error, disprove, refute. 

Con-fu'ting, p. prs. 

*Con-ge (k6n'je or k6n-je'), v. i. 
To take leave : — n., act of rever- 
ence or courtesy ; bow ; leave ; 
farewell. 

*Con-geal (k6n-jeel'), v. t. To 
turn by cold from a fluid to a 
solid state ; to freeze; to harden : 
— v. i. y to concrete by cold; to 
freeze. 

Con-geal-a-ble (kon-jeel'a^bl), a. 
Susceptible of congelation. 

Con-geal-ment (k6n-jeerment), n. 
The clot formed by congelation ; 
a congelation, concretion. 

*CoN-GE-LA-TioN( x k6n-je-la'shun) 
n. The act or state of changing 
from a fluid to a solid ; a con- 
gealment ; a concretion. 

*Con-gen-er (kftn'je'n-er), n. One 
of the same nature or origin. 

*CoN-GE-NER-ic( x k6n-je-neVik), ) 

Con-gen-er-ous (k6n-jeVeVus), j 
a. Being of the same kind or 
genus. 

Con-ge-ni-al (k&n-je'ne'al or k6n- 
je'nyal), a. Of the same nature; 
like in disposition ; kindred ; 
cognate. (ap. p. — to, with.) 
[88-37.] [303-26.] 



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*Con-ge-ni-al-i-ty (k6n N je-ne-al / - 
leHe), n. Likeness of nature or 
origin ; resemblance and suita- 
bleness ; congenialness. 

Con-ge-ni-al-ness (kSn-je'n£-al- 
v n£s), n. Congeniality. 

*Con-ger (k6ng'gur), n. The 
sea-eel. 

*CoN-GE-Ri-Es(k6n-je'r^ez), n.sing. 
or pi. A mass of small bodies. 

*Con-gest (k6n-j6st'), v. t. To heap 
up ; to accumulate ; to gather. 

Con-ges-tion (k6n-jes'tshun), n. 
A collection of matter ; an exces- 
sive accumulation of blood or 
humors. 

Con-ges-tive (k&n-jeVtlv), a. Im- 
plying or tending to congestion. 

*Con-gla-ci-ate (k6n-gla'she v ate), 
v. i. To turn to ice ; to freeze ; 
to congeal. 

Con-gla'ci\a-ting, p. pT8. 

Con-gla-ci-a-tion (k6n r gla-she- 
a'shun), n. The act or state of 
changing into ice; a freezing. 

CoN-GLO-BATE(k6n-gWbate), ) . 

Con-globe (k6n-gl6be'), J v ' 
To gather into a ball. 

Con-glo'ba^ting, ) 

CON-GLO'BING, J P ' PV8 ' 

Con-glo-bate (k6n-gl6'blt), a. 

Formed or moulded into a balL 
Con-glo-ba-tion ( N k6n-gl6-ba'- 

shun), n. Collection into a ball; 

a round body. 
CoN-GLOB-u-LATE(k6n-gl6b'u x late), 

v. t. To gather into a globule. 
Con-glob' u x la-ting, p. prs. 
Con-glom-er-ate (k&n-gl6m'er- 

x ate), v. t. To gather into a ball. 
Con-glom'er n a-ting, p. prs. 
Con-glom-er-ate (k6n-gl&ui'eVit), 

a. Gathered into a ball: — n., 

a mineral formed of pebbles ce- 
mented together. 
Con-glom-er-a-tion (k6n x gl6m-er- 

a'shun), n. Collection into a 

ball; mixture. 
Cox-GLU-Ti-NANT(k&n-glu'te v nant), 

a. Uniting ; closing up. 



CoN-GLU-Ti-NATE(k6n-glu'te v nate), 
v. t. To reunite; to cement; 
to glue ; to heal : — v. i., to co- 
alesce ; to unite. 

Con-glu'tiVa-ting, p. prs. 

*CoN-GLTT-TI-NA-TION (k6n V glute- 

na'shdn), n. The act of uniting 
by adhesive matter. 

Con-grat-u-lant (k6n-grat'yu- 
x lant), a. Rejoicing in partici- 
pation. 

Con-grat-tt-late (k&n-grat'yu- 
Hate), v. t. To compliment upon 
any happy event : to wish joy to 
(ap. p. — on, upon) : — v. i., to re- 
joice in participation. 

Con-grat'u^la-ting, p. prs. 

Con-grat-tt-la-tion (kSn x grat-yu- 
la'shiin), n. An expression of 
joy at the happiness or success 
of another; felicitation. [259-8.] 

Con-grat-u-la-tor (kon-grat'yu- 
x la-tur),n.One who congratulates. 

^C0N-GRAT-U-LA-T0R-Y(k6n-grat / - 

yu x la-tur y re), a. Expressing joy 
for the good fortune of another. 

Cqn-gre-gate (k6ng'gre x gate), v. t. 
To collect ; to gather : — v. i., to 
assemble; to meet: — a., congre- 
gated, collected, compact. 

Con'gre\ja-ting, p. prs. 

Con-gre-ga-tion ( N k&ng-gr£-ga'- 
shun), n. An assembly met to 
worship God; a collection; an 
assemblage. 

Con-gre-ga-tion-al (^k6ng-gre- 
ga'shun N al), a. Public ; pertain- 
ing to a congregation or Congre- 
gationalism. 

CON-GRE-GA-TlON-AL-ISM fk&ng- 

gr&-ga'shun-arizni),/i. The doc- 
trine of the adequacy of each con- 
gregation to govern itself. 

CON-GRE-GA-TION-AL-IST ( X k6ng- 

gre-ga / shun-al v lst), n. One who 
adheres to Congregationalism ; 
an Independent. 
Con-gress (k6ng'gres), n. A meet- 
ing ; an assembly ; the Legisla- 
ture of the United States. 
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*Con'gress n es, n. pi. 

Con-gres-sion-al (k&n-gresh'un- 
y al), a. Relating to the Congress 
of the United States ; parlia- 
mentary. 

Con-gres-sive (k6n-greVslv), a. 
Meeting, encountering. 

Con-gru-ence (k6ng'gru^nse), 

*Con-gru-en-cy (kong'gru gn-se), 
n. Agreement; correspondence; 
consistency. 

Con-grtt-ent (k&ng'gru^nt), a. 
Agreeing; correspondent. 

*Con-gru-i-ty (kon-gru'e x te), n. 
Suitableness, consistency, fitness. 

CON-GRU'l V TIES, n. pi. 

*Con-gru-ous (kSng'grMs), a. 
Consistent with; suitable to; 
meet. 

CoN-GRtr-ous-LY (k6ng'gru'us-le), 
ad. Suitably, pertinently, meetly. 

Con-i-cal (kon'e'kal), ) a. Having 

Con-ic (k&n'lk), J the form 

of a cone. 

Con-i-cal-ly (k&n'e^kal-U), ad. 
In form of a cone. 

*Con-ics (k6n'iks), n. pi. That 
part of geometry which treats 
of the cone and the figures aris- 
ing from its sections ; the doc- 
trine of Conic Sections. See 

CONE. 

Co-nif-er-otjs (k6-nlf^r v us), a. 
Bearing cones or conical fruit. 

-Co-ni-form (k6'ne r f6rm), a. Hav- 
ing the form of a cone. 

Con-jec-tu-ra-ble (kftn-jlk'tshu- 
Va-bl), a. Possible to be guessed. 

Con-jec-tu-ral (k6n-jek'tshuVal), 
a. Depending on conjecture. 

Con-jec-tu-ral-ly ^n-jeVtshu- 
Val-le), ad. By conjecture or 
guess ; without proof. 

Con-jec-ture (kdn-j&k'tshur), n. 
Imperfect knowledge ; surmise ; 
guess [36-24] [268-9] :— v. t. y to 
guess; to judge by guess; to 
suppose : — v. -»., to frame con- 
jectures. 

Con-jec'tu x ring, p. prs. 

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Con-jec-tur-er (kSn-j^k'tshur- 
v ur), n. One who conjectures ; 
a guesser. 

Con-join (k6n-j51n / ), v. t. To as- 
sociate ; to unite ; to connect : 
— v. i., to league, join, unite. 

Con-joint (k6n-j6inf), a. United, 
connected, associate. 

Con-joint-ly (k6n-j61nt'l&), ad. 
In union, together, unitedly. 

Con-ju-gal (kftn'jtOgal), a. Be- 
longing to marriage,matrimonial. 

Con-ju-gal-ly (k6n'ju x gal-le), ad. 
Matrimonially. 

Con-ju-gate (k6n'ju x gate), v. t. 
To join in marriage, unite; to 
inflect or decline grammatically. 

Con'ju^GA-ting, p. prs. 

Con-ju-ga-tion ( x k6n-ju-ga'shun), 
n. The act of uniting; the form 
of inflecting verbs ; union. 

Con-junct (k&n-jungkt'), a. Con- 
joined, concurrent, united, joint. 

Con-jtjnc-tion (k&n-jungk'shun), 
n. Union, league, meeting; a 
part of speech which connects 
words or sentences, f 

Con-jtjnct-iye (k&n-jungkt'lv), a. 
Closely united ; uniting. 

Con-junct-ive-ly (k&n-jungkt'iv- 
v l£), ad. Jointly, conjunctly. 

Con-jttnct-ly (k&n-jungkt'le), ad. 
Jointly; in conjunction. 

*CoN-JUNC-TURE(k6n-jungk / tshur) 
h. A combination of circum- 
stances ; critical time ; occasion ; 
crisis; contingency. [256-4.] 

Con-ju-ra-tion ( x k6n-ju-ra'shun), 
n. An incantation ; an enchant- 
ment ; a charm ; a plot. 

Con- jure (kun'jur), v. i. To prac- 
tice charms or enchantments : — 
v. t., to invoke spirits by en- 
chantment; to cause to appear 
by incantation. [351-21.] 

Con'jur x ing, p. prs. 

Con-jure (k6n-jure'), v* t. To 

summon in a sacred name; to 

enjoin solemnly; to bind by 

oath. [63-10.] 

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Con-ju'ring, p. prs. 

^Con-jur-er (kun'jur^ur), n. An 
enchanter, magician, sorcerer, 
wizard, fortune-teller. 

*Con-nate (k6n-nate / or k&n'nate), 
a. Born with another; born at 
the same time; growing together. 

Con-nat-u-ral (k&n-natsh'uVal), 
a. Suitable to one's nature ; of 
the same nature. 

*Con-nat-u-ral-ly (k&n-natsh'u- 
Val-le), ad. By nature, originally. 

Con-nect (k6n-n£kt')> v. t. To tie; 
to join; to unite: — v. i. f to co- 
here; to be united, (ap.p. — with.) 

Con-nect-ed-ly (kon-n3kt'&ri&), 
ad. By connection. 

*Con-nec-tion ) (k6n-nek'shun)n. 

Con-nex-ion J Union, junction ; 
relation by blood or marriage; 
coherence. [94-20.] 

Con-nec-tive (kftn-neVtlv), a. 
Having power to connect: — n. t 
that which connects : — in Gram- 
mar, a conjunction or prepo- 
sition. 

Con-nect-ive-ly (k&n-nfikt'lv v l&), 
ad. In conjunction, in union. 

*Con-ni-vance (k6n-nl'vanse), n. 
Voluntary blindness to an act; 
secret assistance. 

Con-nive (k6n-nive A ), v. i. To wink 
at; to forbear to see. [221-7.] 

Con-ni'ving, p. prs. 

Con-ni-ver (k6n-ni r vlr), n. One 
who connives, 

#Con-nois-seur ( x k&-ne s s-sare / or 
x k6n-neVsur A ), n. A judge in art 
or literature; a critic. 

*Con-nu-bi-al (kftn-nu'be^al), «. 
Pertaining to marriage ; nuptial ; 
conjugal ; matrimonial. f 

Co-noid (k6-n6id'), n. A figure 
resembling a cone. 

*Co-noid-al (ko-n61d'al), a. Of 
the form of a cone; approaching 
a conic form. 

Con-quer (kongk'ur), v. t. To over- 
come, subdue, subjugate ; to sur- 
mount : — v. % to gain the victory. 



Con-quer-a-ble (k6ngk'ur x a-bl), 
a. Possible to be overcome. 

*Con-quer-or (k6ngk'ur r iir), n. 
A victor; one that subdues. 

Con-quest (k6ng r kw§st), n. The 
act of conquering; subjection; 
acquisition by victory ; victory. 

*Con-san-guin-e-ous ( r k&n-sang- 
gwin'eNis), a. Related by birth 
or blood. 

*Con-san-guin-i-ty (M^n-sang- 
gwin'e y te), ». Relation by birth 
or blood. 

^Con-science (k6n'shense), n. The 
faculty of knowing right from 
wrong; scruple; justice. [68-32.] 
[342-19.] 

*Con-sci-en-tious ( x k&n-she-eV- 
shus), a. Regulated by con- 
science; scrupulous; exact, just. 

Con-sci-en-tious-ly fkdn-she- 
dn'shtis-le), ad. According to 
the dictates of conscience. 

#CoN-sci-EN-Tious-NESS( > k6n-she- 
Sn'shus^e's), n. A scrupulous 
regard to conscience ; exactness 
of justice. 

*CoN-scioN-A-BLE(k6n , shun > a-bl), 
a. Reasonable; just. 

Con-scion-a-bly (kdn'shun^a-bie), 
ad. Reasonably; justly. 

*Con-scious (k&n'shus), a. Know- 
ing one's own thoughts and ac- 
tions; knowing by mental per- 
ception; sensible, {ap.p. — of.) 
[84-20.]f 

Con-scious-ly (k&n'shus^le), ad. 
With knowledge of one's own 
thoughts and actions. [143-6.] 

Con-scious-ness (kon'shtis^nes), ?>. 
The perception of what passes in 
one's own mind; internal sense 
of guilt or innocence. [17-2.] 
[251-16.] 

Con-script (kSn'skrlpt), a. Regis- 
tered ; enrolled : — »., one en- 
rolled for the army. 

Con-scrip-tion (kon-skrlp'shun ), 
n. A registering; a compulsory 
enrollment for the army. 



CON 



CON 
n5r, n&t — tube, tub, bull— Ml— pMnd — thin, this. 



CON 



Con-se-crate (k6n'se%rate), v. t. 
To devote to sacred uses,* to 
dedicate; to make sacred (ap. 
p. — to) [156-23] :^— a., sacred, 
devoted; dedicated. 

Con'seVra-ting, p. prs. 

Con-se-cra-tion ( v k6n-se-kra'~ 
shun), n. A rite of dedicating to 
the service of God ; canonization. 

#Con-se-cra-tor (M^n-se-kra'- 
tur), ft. One who consecrates. 

Con-sec-ta-ry (k6n'sekHa-re), a. 
Consequent : — ft., a deduction 
from premises. 

Con-sec-u-tive (k&n-seVu x tlv), a. 
Following in order; successive; 
serial. 

Con-sec-u-tive-ly (k&n-sSk'uHlv- 
le), ad. Successively ; in order. 

Con-sent (k6n-sent'), n. Agree- 
ment to something proposed ; 
compliance ; assent : — v. i. f to 
agree to; to yield, comply, as- 
sent, {ap. p.— to.) [163-18.] 

Con-sen-ta-ne-ous ( x k6n-sen-ta/- 
neNis), a. Agreeable to; con- 
sistent with, accordant. 

Con-sen-ta-ne-ous-ly fkSn-sen- 
ta'ne-us v le), ad. Agreeably, con- 
sistently, suitably. 

CON-SEN-TA-NE-OUS-NESS (\bn- 

sen-ta'ne-us x n£s), n. Agreement. 

*CoN-SEN-Ti-ENT(k6n-seVshe x ent), 
a. Agreeing, united in opinion. 

Con-se-quence (kon'se^kwense), w. 
That which follows from any 
cause or principle ; an effect, re- 
sult; inference; importance, mo- 
ment. [71-32.] [200-8.] 

Con-sequent (k&n'se^kwent), a. 
Following as an effect or infer- 
ence: — n., effect; consequence: 
— see proportion. 

Con-se-quen-tial ( x k6n-se-kweV- 
shal), a. Following as an effect, 
consequent ; important ; con- 
ceited, pompous. 

CON-SE-QUEN-TIAL-LY (^k&n-Se- 

kweVshalHe), ad. By conse- 
quence; pompously. 



Con-se-quent-ly (k&n'se x kwent- 
le), ad. By consequence, effect, 
or inference; necessarily, t 

Con-ser-va-ble (k6n-ser'vaibl), a. 
Capable of being kept. 

Con-ser-va-tion ( v k6n-ser-va'- 
shun), n. The act of preserving; 
protection ; preservation. 

CoN-SER-vA-TiSM(k6n-ser'va v tlzm) 
ft. Opposition to change exist- 
ing institutions. 

Con-ser-va-tive (k6n-seVvaHiv), 
a. Having power or disposition 
to preserve : — ft., one opposed to 
change. 

Con-ser-va-tor ( x k6n-se>-va'tur), 
ft. A preserver, protector, keeper. 

*Con-ser-va-tor-y (k6n-ser'va- 
x tur-re), n. A place where any 
thing is kept; a greenhouse for 
exotic plants : — a. } preservative, 
conservative. 

Con-ser'vaVor-ies, ft. pi. 

Con-serve (kon'serv), n. A sweet- 
meat made of preserved fruit. 

Con-serve (k6n-serv'), v. t. To 
preserve; to candy fruit. [360-20.] 

Con-serv'ing, p. prs. 

Con-std-er (kon-sld'ur), v. t. To 
think upon; to ponder; to es- 
teem [67-8] [184-20] :— v. i., to 
reflect; to deliberate. 

*Con-sid-er-a-ble (k6n-sld'ur x a- 
bl), a. Worthy of consideration ; 
respectable ; important ; valu- 
able ; more than a little. [72-1.] f 

Con-sid-er-a-bly (k6n-sid'ur'a- 
ble), ad. In a considerable degree. 

Con-sid-er-ate (kon-sid'iirlt), a. 
Thoughtful; prudent; regardful. 

Con-sid-er-ate-ly (k&n-sid'ur- 
x lt-le), ad. Prudently, regard- 
fully. 

Con-sid-er-ate-ness (k6n-sld'ur- 
lt N nes), ft. Prudence; calm de- 
liberation. 

Con-sid-er-a-tion (k6n\sid~ur-a' 
shun), ft. Regard; notice; pru- 
dence; importance; compensa- 
tion; motive. [83-12.] [181-13.] 



Con-sid-er-er (k&n-sld'ur x ur), n. 
One who considers. 

Con-sign (k&n-slne'), v. t. To 
make over; to transfer; to com- 
mit, intrust, (ap. p. — to.) 

*Con-sign-ee fk&n-se-nee'), n. 
One to whom a thing is con- 
signed. 

Con-sign-er (k6n-slne'ur), ft. One 
who consigns. 

*Con-sign-ment (k6n-slne / ment), 
ft. The act of consigning; the 
writing by which any thing is 
consigned; the thing consigned. 

*Con-sign-or ( x k6n-sin-6r' or k&n- 
sin'ur), n. One who consigns : — 
same as consigner. 

Con-sist (k6n-slsf), v. L To 
continue fixed ; to be com- 
prised (ap. p. — in) ; to be con- 
tained in ; to be composed (ap. 
p. — of) ; to agree, (ap. p.—* 
with.) [83-18.] 

-Con-sist-ence ^n-sist'ense), ) 

Con-sist-en-cy (k&n-sist'Sn x se), } 
ft. Natural state of bodies ; de- 
gree of density ; substance ; 
agreement with itself, congruity. 
[54-28.] [272.] 

CON-SIST-EN-CES, ) , 

CON-SIST-EN-CIES, j W ' -P ' 

Con-sist-ent (k6n-sist'ent), a. 
Conformable, agreeing, compati- 
ble ; firm ; not fluid, (ap. p. — 
with.) [147-15.] [226-19.] 

Con-sist-ent-ly (kon-slst'entHe), 
ad. Agreeably, compatibly. 

CoN-sis-TO-Ri-AL(^k6n-sls-t6're v al), 
a. Relating to a consistory. 

*Con-sist-or-y (k6n-sist'ur x re or 
k6n'sis x tur-re), n. An ecclesi- 
astical court; any solemn as- 
sembly. 

Con-sist'or^ies, ft. pi. 

Con-so-ci-ate (k6n-s6'shelt), ft. 
An associate ; a partner. 

Con-so-ci-ate (k6n-s6'she x ate), v. t. 
To associate ; to unite in a body ; 
to join : — v. i., to meet in a body, 
associate, coalesce. 

Ill 



CON 



Fate, fiLr, fdll, f^fc- 



CON 
-me, mSt- 



-plne, pin — no, mSve, 



CON 



CoN-SO'CI v A-TING, p. pre. 

Con-so-ci-a-tion (k&n's&-sh£-a j 
shun), n. Alliance ; association ; 
union ; fellowship ; an ecclesi- 
astical meeting. 

Con-so-ci-a-tion-al (k6n > s6-she- 
a'shun-al), a. Pertaining to a 
consociation. 

Con-so-la-ble (k6n-s6'laNbl), a. 
Admitting comfort. 

Con-so-la-tion ('kftn-sft-la'shun), 
n. Comfort; solace; alleviation 
of misery. [88-34] [278-24.] 

*Con-sol-a-tor-y (k6n-s&l'laHur- 
r&), a. Comforting, consoling. 

Con-sole (k6n's6le), n. A bracket 
or shoulder-piece. 

Con-sole (k6n-s61e'), v. t. To com- 
fort; to cheer; to solace; to 
soothe.f 

Con-so'ling, p. prs. 

Con-so-ler (k&n-s6 r lfir), n. One 
who consoles ; a comforter. 

Con-sol-i-date (k6n-s61'e v date), 
v. t. To make hard or firm ; to 
unite into one body : — v. i. f to 
grow hard or solid. 

Con-solVda-ting, p. prs. 

*CoN-soL-i-r>A-TioN(k6n v s61-e-da'- 
shun),n. The act of consolidating. 

*Con-sols (k6n-s6ls' or k6n's&ls), 
n. pi. The three-per-cent. con- 
solidated annuities (part of the 
funded debt of Great Britain). 

*Con-so-nance (k6n's6 N nanse), n. 
Accord of sound; consistency; 
agreement; harmony. 

*Con-so-nant (k6n's6^nant), a. 
Agreeing ; agreeable ; consistent 
(ap. p. — to, with) : — n., a letter 
which can not be fully sounded 
except in connection with avowel. 

Con-so-nant-ly (k6n's6 v nant-le), 
ad. Consistently, agreeably. 

CoN-so-Nous(k6n's6\ius),a.Agree- 
ing in sound. 

Con-sort (k&n'sort), n. A com 
panion, partner ; a wife or hus- 
band ; an accompanying vessel. 
[148-13.] 
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Con-sort (k6n-s&rf), v. i. To as 
sociate (ap. p. — with) : — v. t., to 
join, mix, marry. 

Con-sort'ing, p. prs. 

*Con-spic-u-i-ty ( v k6n-splk-u'e- 
x tej, n. Obviousness, brightness. 

*Con-spic-u-ous (k6n-spik'u N us), 
a. Obvious to the sight; emi- 
nent ; prominent. [100-33.] 
[221-8.] 

CoN-spic-u-ous-LY(k6n-splk'u x us- 
le), ad. Obviously to the view; 
eminently, plainly, openly. 

Con-spic-u-ous-ness (k6n-spik'u- 
^us-nls), n. Eminence, celebrity. 

Con-spir-a-cy (k&n-spir'a N se), n. 
A plot; a concerted treason; a 
combination for an evil design. 

*Con-spir'a\)Ies, n. pi. 

*Con-spir-ant (k6n-splr'ant), a. 
Conspiring, plotting. 

*Con-spir-a-tor (k&n-splr'aHur), 
n. One engaged in a plot. 
[295-13.] 

Con-spire (k&n-splre'), v. i. To 
concert a crime ; to plot; to agree 
together. [78-21.] [257-18.] 

Con-spi'ring, p. pre. 

Con-spir-er (k&n-splr'ur), n. One 
who conspires ; a conspirator. 

Con-sta-ble (kun'sta^bl), n. A 
peace-officer. 

Con-stab-u-la-ry (k&n-stab'u x la- 
re), a. Relating to constables. 

*Con-stan-cy (k6n'st{Wse), n. 
Fixedness, stability, steadiness; 
lasting affection; firmness of 
mind. [134-32.] [220-13.] 

Con-stant (k&n'stant), a. Firm ; 
fixed; unvaried; resolute; per- 
petual ; faithful in affection ; 
steadfast. 

Con-stant-ly (k&n'stantMe), ad. 
Perpetually, steadily, invariably. 

Con-stel-la-tion (Mi6n-stel-la'- 
shun), n. A cluster of fixed 
stars. [177-7.] 

Con-ster-na-tion ( > k6n-ste'r-na'- 
shun), n. Astonishment, terror, 
surprise. 



Con-sti-pate (k6n'ste'pate), v. t. 
To thicken, condense; to make 
costive; to stop up. 

Con'stiVa-ting, p. prs. 

CoN-STi-PA-TioN( v k6n-ste-pa'shun) 
n. Condensation; eostiveness. 

Con-stit-u-en-cy (k&n-stit'u-en- 
^se), n. Body of constituents. 

Con-stitVen-cies, n. pi. 

*CoN-STiT-iJ-ENT(k6n-stit , u^nt),a. 
Elementary, essential : — n., he or 
that which constitutes; an elect- 
or; one who deputes. f 

Con-sti-tute (k6n'steHute), v. t. 
To establish ; to make ; to com- 
pose ; to form ; to appoint ; to 
depute. [32-35.] [379-15.] 

Con'stiVu-ting, p. prs. 

CoN-STi-TU-TioN( r k&n-ste-tu'shun), 
n. The act of constituting ; a 
system of laws ; frame of body 
or mind; form of government. 
[63-4.] 

Con-sti-ttj-tion-al pk&n-ste-tu'- 
shun^al), a. Consistent with a 
constitution or fundamental law; 
legal.f 

Con-sti-tu-tion-al-ist fk&n-ste- 
tu'shun-anist), n. An adherent 
to a constitution. 

*Con-sti-tu-tion-al-i-ty ( x k6n- 
ste-tu-shun-aKe v te), n. Accord- 
ance with the constitution. 

*C0N-STI-TTJ-TI0N-AL-LY fk6n-Ste- 

tu'shun-arie), ad. In accord- 
ance with the constitution. 

Con-sti-tu-tive (k6n'ste x tu-tlv), a. 
Composing; essential. 

Con-strain (k6n-strane'), v. t. To 
compel ; to force ; to urge ; to 
necessitate ; to confine by force. 

Con-strain-a-ble (k&n-strane'a- 
H>1), a. Liable to constraint. 

*Con-straint (k6n-stranf), n. 
Compulsion; violence; confine- 
ment. 

Con-strict (kon-strlkt')> v. U To 
bind, to contract. 

Con-stric-tion (k&n-strik'shun), n. 
Contraction, compression. 






CON 



CON 
nSr, n&t — tube, tub, bull — 611 — p5und — thin, this. 



CON 



*Con-strict-or (k6n-strikt'ur), n. 
He or that which constricts ; the 
boa-constrictor. 

Con-stringe (k6n-strlnje')> «• *• 
To contract, bind, compress. 

Con-strin'ging, p. prs. 

Con-strin-gent (kdn-strln'je'nt), 
a. Binding, contracting, com- 
pressing. 

Cox-struct (k6n-strukf), «• *• To 
build, erect; to form; to make. 
[140-28.] 

* Con-struct-er (kSn-strukt'ur), 
n. One who constructs. 

Con-struc-tion (k6n-struk'shun), 
n. The act or form of building ; 
structure ; interpretation ; mean- 
ing; grammatical connection of 
words; syntax. 

Con-struc-tion-al (k6n-struk'~ 
shiWal), a. Relating to mean- 
ing or interpretation. 

Con-struc-tion-ist (k6n-struk'- 
shun v ist), n. One who construes; 
an adherent to a particular in- 
terpretation. 

Con-struct-ive (k&n-strukt'lv), a. 
Tending to construct; formed by 
construction or interpretation ; 
deduced; inferred. 

Cox-struct-ive-ly (k6n- strukt'- 
lv x le), ad. By way of construction. 

CON-STRUCT-IVE-NESS(k6n-Strukt'- 

lv v nes), n. The faculty of con- 
structing. 

Con-struc-ture (k&n-struk'tshur), 
n. A pile, edifice, fabric, structure. 

*Con-strue (k6n-str6&'), v. t. To 
interpret, translate, explain. 

*Con-stru'ing, p. prs. 

CON-SUB-STAN-TIAL (Ml&n-Sub- 

stau'shaP, a. Of the same sub- 
stance, nature, or essence. 

CON-SUB-STAN-TIAL-IST ( X k6n-Sub- 

stan'shaHst), n. One who be- 
lieves in consubstantiation. 

CoN-SUB-STAN-TI-AL-I-TY ( X k6n- 

sub v stan-she-al'le'te), n. Exist- 
ence of more than one in the 
same substance. 



*Con-sub-stan-ti-ate ( x k6n-sub- 
stan'she N ate), v. t. To unite in 
one substance or nature. 

v Con-sub-stan'ti v a-ting, p. prs. 

*CoN-SUB-STAN-TI-A-TION ( X k6n- 

suVstan-she-a'shun), n. The 
union of the real body and blood 
of Christ with the sacramental 
elements. 

*Con-sul (k6n'sul), n. An officer 
commissioned to protect the com- 
merce or citizens of his nation in 
foreign countries ; the chief mag- 
istrate of the ancient Roman 
republic, f 

Con-su-lar (k6n'shu r lar or k6n'- 
su N lar), a. Relating to a consul. 

Con-su-late (k6n'shu x lit or k&n'- 
suHit), n. The ofiice or jurisdic- 
tion of a consul. 

Con-sul-ship (koVsuPshlp), n. 
The ofiice of a consul; a con- 
sulate. 

Con-sult (k&n'sult or kSn-sult'), 
n. The act of consulting; a 
council ; consultation. 

Con-sult (kSn-sulf), v. t. To ask 
advice of; to regard; to act with 
respect to [112-25] [222-13]:— 
v. i., to take counsel, (ap. p. 
— with.) 

Con-sult-a-tion ( v k6n-sult-a'- 
shun), n. The act of consult- 
ing; a consult; a council. [148.] 

Con-sult-er (k&n-sult'ur), n. One 
that consults. 

Con-su-ma-ble (k6n-su , ma > bl), a. 
Capable of destruction. 

Con-sume (k6n-sume'), v. t. To 
waste, spend, destroy [269-8] : 
— v. i., to be exhausted ; to waste 
away. 

Con-su'ming, p. prs. 

Con-su-mer (k6n-su'mur), n. One 
who consumes. 

*Con-sum-mate (k6n-sum'mate or 
k6n'sum v mate), v. t. To com- 
plete ; to perfect ; to finish. 
[360-23.] 

CON-SUM r MA X TING, p. prs. 

10* 



Con-sum-mate (k6n-suin'mit), a. 
Complete, perfect, accomplished, 
finished. 
Con-sum-mate-ly (kSn-sum' mit- 

x le), ad. Completely, perfectly. 
*Con-sum-ma-tion ( N kSn-sum-ma'- 
shun), n. Completion, perfec- 
tion, end. [47-10.] [165-21.] 
*Con-sump-tion (k6n-sum'shun), 
n. The act of consuming ; waste ; 
a wasting disease ; decline. 
Con-sump-tive (k6n-sum'tiv), a. 
Destructive, wasting ; afflicted 
with consumption or inclined to it. 
Con-sump-tive-ly (kon-surn'tiv- 
He), ad. In a consumptive 
manner. 
Con-tact (kftn'takt), n. Touch, 

close union, juncture. 
*Con-ta-gion (k&n-ta'jun), n. 
The communication of disease 
by contact ; infection ; pestilence ; 
that which communicates disease 
by contact ; miasm ; malaria. 
[236-5.] 

7/^" " Contagion and infection 
are generally esteemed synon- 
ymous. Frequently, however, 
the former is applied to dis- 
eases not produced by contact ; 
whilst infection is used for 
those that require positive con- 
tact." Dunglison. 1857. U.S. 
"There does not appear to be 
any distinction commonly 
made between infectious and 
contagious diseases." 

Hooper. 1843. England. 
"The very evident distinction 
has long since been made and 
employed in the United States. 
Contagion is applied to those 
diseases which are propagated 
by contact or close approach. 
Diseases produced by infection 
are those contracted from a 
vitiated atmosphere." 

Akerly. 1843. U.S. 
"Who shall decide when doctors 
disagree ?" Pope. 

113 



CON 



CON" 
Fate, far, fill, fat — m6, met — pine, pin- 



-n6, move, 



CON" 



*Con-ta-gious (k6n-ta'jus), a. 

Communicable by contact; in- 
fectious. [338-5.] 
Con-ta-gious-ness (k6n-ta'jus- 

nes), n. The quality of being 

contagious. 
Con-tain (k6n-tane')> v. t. To 

hold, include, comprise, restrain. 
Con-tain-a-ble (k6n-tane'a^bl), a. 

Capable of being contained. 
Con-tam -innate (k&n-tam'e x nate), 

v. t. To defile; to corrupt by 

base mixture ; to pollute. 
Con-tam'i v na-ting, p. prs. 
Con-tam-i-nate (k&n-tam'e^nit), a. 

Polluted, corrupted. 
Con-tam-i-na-tion (k6nHam-e-na'- 

shun), n. Pollution, defilement. 
*Con-temn (k6n-tem'), v. t. To 

despise, to scorn,to disdain. [158.] 
*Con-tem-ner (k6n-tem'nur), n. 

One who contemns. 
Con-tem-per (k&n-tSm'pe'r), 
Con-tem-per-ate (kdn-teWper- 

\it), v. U To moderate ; to 

temper. 

CON-TEM'PER^A-TING, p. pr8. 

Con-tem-per-a-tion (kdnHSm-per- 
a'shun), n. The act of moder- 
ating or tempering. 

Con-tem-plate (k&n-tem'plate or 
k6n'tem x plate), v. t. To study, 
meditate,intend[21-35] [169-14] : 
— v. i., to muse, meditate, intend. 

Con-tem'pla^ting, p. prs. 

Con-tem-pla-tion ( x k6n-tem-pla'- 
shun), n. Meditation; study. 
[34.] [248-16.] 

Con-tem-pla-tive (k6n-teWpla- 
v tlv), a. Given to thought; medi- 
tative; studious. [163-21.] 

*Con-tem-pla-tor (k6n-tem'pla- 
Hur or k6n'te : m v pla-tur), n. One 
who contemplates. 

Con-tem-po-ra-ne-ous (k6nH5m- 
p6-ra'ne N us), a. Existing at the 
same time ; contemporary. 

Con-tem-po-ra-ne-ous-ly (k6n- 

Hem-p6-ra'ne-us x le), ad. At the 

same time. 

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Con-tem-po-ra-ry (k6n-tfim'p&- 
Va-r£), a. Living in the same 
age ; contemporaneous [353-22] : 
— n., one who lives at the same 
time with another. [99-7.] 

*Con-tem'po n ra-ries, n. pi. 

Con-tempt (k6n-temt'), n. The act 
of despising ; scorn ; vileness ; 
disdain ; disgrace. [112-17.] 
[259-22.] 

*Con-tempt-i-ble (k6n-temt'e x bl), 
a. Deserving scorn ; despicable ; 
vile; paltry. [184-18.] 

Con-tempt-i-ble-ness (kon-temf 
e x bl-nes), n. Vileness, meanness. 

Con-tempt-i-bly (k6n-t5mt'6 x ble), 
ad. Despicably, vilely. 

*Con-temp-tu-ous (k6n-tem'tshu- 
Ms), a. Scornful, despising. 

Con-temp-tu-ous-ly (kdn-teW- 
tshu x us-le), ad. Disdainfully, 
scornfully. 

Con-tend (k6n-t£nd'), v. i. To 
strive ; to struggle ; to dispute. 
(ap. p. — with, against, for.) 

CoN-TEND-ER(k6n-t^nd'ur),n.Com- 
batant, champion. 

Con-tent (k&n-tent')> a. Satisfied ; 
easy :— n., satisfaction of mind ; 
acquiescence ; capacity : — v. t., 
to satisfy ; to please ; to gratify. 

Con-ten-tion (k6n-teVshuri), n. 
Strife, dissension, debate; emu- 
lation. f 

*Con-ten-tious (k6n-ten'shus), a. 
Quarrelsome, perverse. 

Con-ten-tious-ly (k&n-ten'shus- 
x le)ac2. Perversely, quarrelsomely. 

CoN-TEN-Tious-NESs(k6n-t^n'shus- 
N nes), n. Proneness to contest. 

Con-tent-ment (k6n-tent'ment), n. 
Acquiescence ; gratification ; sat- 
isfaction. [187-21.] 

Con-tents (koVtents), n. pi. Ca- 
pacity; that which is contained; 
the heads of what a book con- 
tains; index. 

CoN-TER-Mi-NOUS(k6n-ter'me x nus), 
a. Having the same bounds; 
touching, bordering upon. 



Con-test (k6n't^st), n. Dispute, 
debate, struggle, combat. 

Con-test (k6n-t£st'), v. t. To dis- 
pute; to litigate : — v. i. f to emu- 
late; to strive; to contend, {op. 
p. — with.) 

*Con-test-a-ble (k6n-te'st'a v bl), a. 
Disputable, controvertible. 

* Con-test-ant (k6n-t3st'ant), n. 
One who contests. 

Con-text (k6n't£kst), n. Parts of 
a discourse adjoining a desig- 
nated passage. 

Con-tex-ture (k&n-t&ks'tshur), n. 
The composition of parts one 
among another ; texture. 

*Con-ti-gu-i-ty ( N k6n-te-gu'eHe), 
n. Actual contact; nearness of 
situation, proximity. 

#Con-tig-u-ous (k6n-tlg / u r ds), a. 
Meeting so as to touch ; adjoin- 
ing, adjacent, (ap. p. — to.) [180.] 

CoN-TiG-u-ous-LY(k6n-tlg / u-us x le), 
ad. In a manner to touch. 

Con-ti-nence (k6n'te x nense), j 

Con-ti-nen-cy (k6n / te x nen-se), ) 
n. Restraint ; chastity ; self- 
command. 

Con-ti-nent (k6n'te > ne , nt), a. Re- 
strained; chaste; temperate: — 
n., a great extent of land not 
separated by the sea. 

Con-ti-nent-al ( x k6n-te-nent'al), 
Relating to a continent. 

CoN-Ti-NENT-LY(k6n / te-n^ntHe)ar/. 
Chastely, temperately. 

Con-tin-gence (k6n-tin'jense), ) 

*CoN-TiN-GEN-cy(k6n-tln / jen x se) j 
n. Accident, casualty, conjunc- 
ture, emergency. 

C0N-TIn'gEN N CES, j . 

*Con-tin'gen n cies, } n ' P ' 

Con-tin-gent (k6n-tln'jent), a. 
Accidental, casual: — w., chance; 
a proportion, quota, allotment 

Con-tin-gent-ly (k6n-tln'jentHe), 
ad. Accidentally, casually. 

Con-tin-u-AL (k6n-tln'u x al), a. 
Incessant, uninterrupted, per- 
petual, continuous. 



CON 



CON 
n5r, n&t — tube, tub, bull — 611 — pound — thm, this. 



CON 



#Con-tin-u-al-ly (k&n-tln'u x al 
le), ad. Without pause or 
ceasing. 

#Con-tin-tj-ance (k&n-tln'u^anse), 
n. Abode; duration; perma- 
nence; perseverance. [247-1.] 

Con-tin-u-ate (kSn-tin'ult), a. 
Unbroken, uninterrupted. 

Con-tin-u-a-tion (k6nHln-u-a'- 
shdn), n. Uninterrupted pro- 
traction or succession. 

*Con-tin-ue (k6n-tln'u), v. i. To 
remain ; to persevere ; to persist ; 
to last : — v. t. y to protract; to re- 
peat, extend. 

Con-tin'u v ing, p. prs. 

#Con-ti-nu-i-ty ( N k6n-te-nu'eHe), 
n. Connection; cohesion. [72.] 

*Con-tin-u-ous (kon-tln'u^us), a. 
Closely joined, connected, con- 
tinual, f 

Con-tin-u-ous-ly (k6n-tin'u-us- 
x le), ad. Uninterruptedly. 

Con-tort (k6n-t6rf), v. t. To 
twist ; to writhe. 

Con-tor-tion (k6n-t6r / shun), n. 
Twisting ; a writhing. 

*Con-tour (k6n-t66r')> n. The 
outline. 

Con-tra (k6n'tra), prp. Against. 

Con-tra-band (k6n'tra N band), a. 
Prohibited, illegal: — n., prohib- 
ited traffic (in time of war). 

Con-tract (k6n'trakt), n. A bar- 
gain; a compact, covenant; a 
Writing containing an agree- 
ment. / 

Con-tract (k&n-trakf), v. t. To 
draw together, shorten ; to cur- 
tail ; to make a bargain ; to be- 
troth; to get, as a disease; to 
incur, as a debt : — v. i., to shrink 
up ; to bargain. 

Con-tract'ed, p. prf. : — a., mean, 
narrow, selfish. 

Con-tract-ed-ly (k&n-trakt'ed- 
He), ad. In a contracted manner. 

Con-tract-ed-ness (k6n-trakf- 
fid N nes), n. The state of being 
contracted. 



*CoN-TRACT-i-BiL-i-TY( x k6n-trakt- 
e-bil'eHe), n. The quality of 
suffering contraction; the state 
of being contractible. 

*Con-tract-i-ble (k6n-trakt'e- 
x bl), a. Capable of contraction. 

*Con-trac-tile (k6n-trak'tll), a. 
Having power to contract itself. 

Con-trac-tion (k6n-trak'shuu), n. 
The act of contracting or short- 
ening ; abbreviation ; a shrinking. 

*Con-tract-or (k6n-trakt'ur), n. 
One who contracts. 

Con-tra-dict ( x k6n-tra-dlkt')> v. t. 
To oppose verbally ; to gainsay, 
deny ; to assert or be contrary to. 

Con-tra-dic-tion ( x k6n-tra-dlk r - 
shun), n. Verbal opposition ; 
inconsistency, contrariety ; a de- 
nial. [102-37.] [273-18.] 

*Con-tra-dic-tious ( N k6n-tra- 
dlk'shus), a. Inclined to con- 
tradict ; contradicting ; contra- 
dictory. 

Con-tra-dict-ive ( x k6n-tra-d!kf- 
Iv), a. Opposite; contradictory. 

*C0N-TRA-DICT-0-RI-NESS (Ml&n- 

tra-dikt'6-re x nes), n. Entire op- 
position. 

*Con-tra-dict-or-y ( x k6n-tra- 
dikt'urVe), a. Opposite to; in- 
consistent with ; disagreeing. 
[103-7.] 

*Con-tra-dis-tinc-tion ( > k6n-tra- 
dls-tlngk'shun), n. Distinction 
by opposite qualities. 

Con-tra-dis-tinc-tive (^kSn-tra- 
dls-tlngk'tlv), a. Opposite in 
qualities. 

*Con-tra-dis-tin-guish f k6n-tra- 
dis-tlng'gwlsh), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 
contradistinguishes.] To dis- 
tinguish by opposite qualities. 

*CoN-TRA-iN-Di-CATE(^k6n-tra-ln'- 
de x kate), v. t. To indicate the 
impropriety of a certain method 
of cure. 

*Con-tra-ries (k6n'traYlz), n. pi. 
In Logic, propositions which 
destroy each other. 



*CoN-TRA-Ri-E-TY(^kon-tra-ri / e x r.e) 
n. Opposition; inconsistency. 

"^CON-TRA-RrVTIES, 71. pi. 

* C on-tra-ri-l y ( k6n ' tra Ve-le), ad. 
In an opposite manner. 

*CoN-TRA-Ri-NESS(k6n'tra N re-n^^), 
n. Opposition, contrariety. 

*Con-tra-ri-wise (k6n'tra-re- 
\vlze),«d. Oppositely,conversely. 

Con-tra-ry (k6n'traYe), a. Op- 
posite; contradictory; inconsist- 
ent; adverse (ap. p. — to): — n. f 
a thing of opposite qualities : — 
see contraries, n. pi. 

Con-trast (k&n'trast), n. Dissimi- 
larity, antithesis. [57-20.] 

Con-trast (k&n-trasf), v. t. To 
place in opposition ; to compare 
by opposite qualities (ap. p. — 
with) : — y. i., to stand in oppo- 
sition, (ap. p. — with.)f 

*Con-tra-val-la-tion ( N k6n-tra- 
val-la r shun), n. A fortification 
raised by besiegers. 

CoN-TRA-VENE( v k6n-tra-vene'),t?.£. 
To oppose, obstruct, bafile. 

* v Con-tra-ve'ning, p. prs. 

*Con-tra-ven-tion pk&n-tra- 
veVshun), n. Opposition; vio- 
lation. 

* Con-trib-u-ta-r y (k6n-trlb'u > ta- 
re), a. Paying tribute to the 
same sovereign or ruler. 

Con-trib-ute (k&n-trlb'ute), v. U 
To give to some common stock ; 
to subscribe; to promote[151-13]: 
— v. i., to bear a part; to be 
helpful ; to conduce, (ap. p. — 
to.) [216-21.] 

Con-trib'u^ting, p. prs. 

CoN-TRi-BU-TiON( x k6n-tre-bu'shun) 
n. The act of contributing ; that 
which is given ; a collection ; a 
levy. [53.] [172-21.] 

CoN-TRiB-u-TiVE(k6n-trib'u x tlv),a. 
Tending to promote. 

Con-trib-u-tor (k6n-trlb'uHur). n. 
One who contributes ; a giver, 
helper, subscriber, promoter. 
[295-17.] 

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CON 
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CON 



*Con-trib-u-tor-y (k6n-trlb'u- 

Hur-re), a. Promoting the same 

end; helping, contributive. 
*Con-trite (k6n'trlte), a. Worn 

with sorrow, penitent, repentant. 
Con-trite-ly (k&n'trlteHe), ad. 

Penitently. 
*Con-tri-tion (k&n-trlsh'un), n. 

Penitence ; deep sorrow for sin. 
Con-triv-a-ble (k6n-trtv'a x bl), a. 

Capable of being contrived. 
Con-triv-ance (k6n-trlv'anse), n. 

A device, plan ; a plot. [140-30.] 
Con-triv'an v ces, n. pi. 
Con-trive (k6n-trlve'), v. t. or v. i. 

To plan out, devise, design. 

[225-4.] 

CON-TRIV'lNG, p. pr8. 

Con-triv-er (k6n-trlv'ur), n. An 
inventor,* a schemer. 

Con-trol (k6n-tr61e'), n. Check, 
restraint ; power, authority : — 
v. t., to govern,restrain. [280-14.] 

*Con-trol'ling, p. prs. 

#Con-troll'ed, p. prf. 

*Con-trol-la-ble (k6n-tr6WbI), 
a. Capable of control. 

*Con-trol-ler (k6n-tro'lur), n. 
One who controls; a public offi- 
cer who supervises and records 
the acts of others: — improperly 
written comptroller. 

Con-trol-ler-ship (k&n-tr&'lur- 
N shlp),n. The office of a controller. 

*Con-trol-ment (k6n-tr61e'ment), 
n. Superintendence, control. 

*Con-tro-ver-sial ( x k6n-tr6-veV- 
shal), a. Relating to disputes. 

Con-tro-ver-sial-ist ( N k6n-tr6- 
ver / shal v ist), n. A disputant, de- 
bater, controverter, controvertist. 

CoN-TRo-VER-SY(k6n , tr6Ver-se),n. 
A protracted dispute or debate ; 
a quarrel, strife. [227-6.] 

*Con'troVer-sies, n. pi. 

Con-tro-vert (kon'troVeVt), v. t. 
To debate, dispute, contest. 

Con-tro-vert-er (kon'tr6Vert-ur) 

CoN-TRO-VERT-iST(k6n'tr6VeVt-lst) 
n. A disputant,controversialist. 
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Con-tro-vert-i-ble ( v k6n-tr6- 
vert'e^bl), a. Disputable. 

*Con-tu-ma-cious ( N k6n-tu-ma'- 
shus), a. Perverse, stubborn, 
obstinate. 

Con-tu-ma-cious-ly Q k&n-tu-ma'- 
shusl^), ad. Obstinately, per- 
versely, inflexibly. 

Con-tu-ma-cious-ness (^k&n-tu- 
ma'shusWs), n. Obstinacy, per- 
verseness, contumacy. 

*Con-tu-ma-cy (k6n'tu x ma-se), n. 
Obstinacy ; wilful contempt and 
disobedience to a lawful summons. 

*Con-tu-me-li-ous fk6n-tu-me'-' 
le v us), a. Reproachful, insulting. 

CoN-Tu-ME-Li-ous-LYCkon-tu-me'- 
le-us v le), ad. Reproachfully. 

Con-tu-me-li-ous-ness ( v k6n-tu- 
me'le x us-nes), n. Rudeness, re- 
proach. 

Con-tu-me-ly (k&nWme-le), n. 
Haughty rudeness ; reproach ; 
obloquy ; insolence. 

*Con'tu x me-lies, n. pi. 

Con-tuse (k6n-tuze'),t*X To bruise. 

*CON-TU'siNG, p. pr8. 

Con-tu-sion (k6n-tu'zhun), n. The 

act of bruising ; a bruise. 
Co-nun-drum (k6-nun'drum), n. A 

riddle which is answered by a 

pun or quibble. 
*Con-va-lesce ( v k6n-va-les'), v. i. 

To recover health. 

^CON-VA-LES'CING, p. p)'8. 

*Con-va-les-cence fkSn-va-les'- 
s£nse), n. Recovery of health. 

CoN-VA-LES-CENT(k6n-va-les's£nt) 
a. Recovering 1 health. 

Con-vene (k&n-veen'J, v. i. To 
assemble: — v. t., to call together; 
to summon judicially. 

*Con-ve'ning, p. pr8. 

*CoN-VE-Ni-ENCE(k6n-ve'ne N 5nse), 

CoN-VE-Ni-EN-CY(k6n-ve'ne-en r se) 
n. Fitness ; commodiousness ; 
accommodation; that which ac- 
commodates. 

Con-ve'ni-en^ces, ] j 

Con-ve'ni-en'cies, J '*' 



*Con-ve-ni-ent (k6n-ve'ne'ent), 
a. Fit, suitable; commodious; 
adapted to use or comfort. 
[203-8.] 

Con-ve-ni-ent-ly (k&n-ve'ne x ent- 
le), ad. Commodiously; fitly. 

Con-vent (k6n'vent), n. A body 
of monks or nuns; a nunnery, 
abbey, monastery, cloister. 

*Con-ven-ti-cle (k6n-ven'te A kl), 
n. A secret assembly for worship. 

Con-ven-tion (k6n-ven'shun), n. 
An assembly ; a contract, tem- 
porary agreement. [63-4.] 

Con-ven-tion-al (k6n-ven'shun- 
x al), a. Agreed on ; stipulated.! 

Con-ven-tion-al-ism (k6n-ven'- 
shun-al v lzm), n. A conventional 
custom or phrase. 

CoN-VEN-TioN-A-RY(k&n-ven'shun- 
x a-re), a. Acting upon contract ; 
conventional. 

Con-ven-tu-al ^n-vSn'tsbu^al), 
a. Belonging to a convent : — n. f 
one who lives in a convent; a 
monk, a nun. 

Con-verge (k6n-verje / ), v. i. To 
tend to one point; to concentre. 

Con-ver'ging, p. prs. 

Con-ver-gence (k6n-v^r , j^nse), ik 
The act of converging ; concen- 
tration, confluence. 

-Con-ver-gent (k6n-v§r / jgnt), a. 
Tending to one point; confluent; 
centripetal. 

*Con-ver-sa-ble (k6n-ver'sa v bl), 
a. Inclined to converse, sociable. 

*Con-ver-sant (k6n'veVsant or 
k6n-ver'sant), a. Acquainted, 
familiar. (ap. p. — in or with 
things, with men.) [158-1.] 

Con-ver-sa-tion ( x k6n-ver-s4'- 
shun), n. Familiar discourse; 
talk, conference ; behavior. 

CoN-VER-sA-TiON-AL( x kon-ver-sa/- 
shun x al), a. Relating to conver- 
sation; conversable. 

C0N-VER-SA-TI0N-AL-IST( > k6n-VeP- 

sa'shun-arist), n. One who con- 
verses well. 



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CON 

nSr, n6t — tube, fcdb, bull— 611 — p6und — thin, this. 



COO 



Con-verse (k6n'verse), n. Man- 
ner of conversation ; acquaint- 
ance ; an opposite proposition, 
[90-25.] 

Con-verse (k6n-verse')> v. i. To 
hold intercourse with; to dis 
course. 

Con-ver'sing, p. prs. 

*Con-verse-ly (k6n'vers r l& or 
k6n-verse'le), ad. By change 
of order or place ; reversedly. 

*Con-ver-sion (k6n-ver'shdn), n. 
Change from one state to an- 
other; a change of heart; re- 
generation ; transmutation. 

Con-vert (kon'vert), n. A person 

who renounces one opinion or 

religion for another ; a proselyte. 

TJgit* A convert to one faith is, 

at the same time, an apostate 

from another. 

Con-vert (k6n-vert'), v. t. To 
change into another substance; 
to turn from one opinion or re- 
ligion to another ; to appropriate. 
(ap. p.— to, into.) [126-17.] 

*Con-vert-i-bil-i-ty (k6nVe*rt-e- 
bll'e'te), n. The state of being 
convertible. 

*Con-vert-i-ble (k6n-v£rt'H>l),a. 
Susceptible of change ; inter- 
changeable ; equivalent ; recip- 
rocal; transmutable. 

Con-vert-i-bly (k6n-veVWble), 
ad.Reciprocally,interchangeably 

Con-vex (k6n'v£ks), a. Rising in 
a spherical form : — opposed to 

CONCAVE. 

*Con-vex-i-ty (k&n-veks'&H&), n. 
A spherical body or surface; ro- 
tundity. 

Con-vex Vties, n. pi. 

Con-vex-ly (k&n'veks^ or k6n- 
veks'U), ad. In a convex form. 

Con-vex-ness (k6n-veks'nes), n. 
State of being convex, convexity. 

*Con-vex-o- Con-cave (k6n- 
Veks-6-k6n'kave), a. Convex 
on the one face and concave on 
the other. 



Con-vex-o-Con-vex (k6nVeks- 

6-k6n'veks), a. Convex on both 

faces. 
Con-vey (k6n-va'), v. t. To carry; 

to transport; to transmit; to 

transfer; to impart. [257-9.] 
*Con-vey-ance (k&n-v&'anse), n. 

The act or means of removing; 

a writing by which property is 

transferred. 
Con-vey-an-cer ^n-va'an^siir), 

n. One who draws writings by 

which property is transferred. 
*Con-vey-an-cing (k6n-va'an 

x slng), n. The business of a 

conveyancer. 
Con-vey-er (k6n-va'ur), n. One 

who conveys. 
Con-vict (k6n'vlkt), n. A person 

convicted of crime ; a felon. 
Con-vict (k6n-vlkt'), v. t. To 

prove guilty; to convince by 

proof, (ap. p. — of a crime, in a 

penalty.) 
Con-vic-tion (k6n-vik'shun), n. 

The act of proving guilty ; sense 

of guilt; the act of convincing; 

persuasion ; the state of being 

convinced ; belief. [103-16.] 

[217-16.] 
Con-vic-tive (k6n-vlk'tiv), a. 

Having power to convince. 
Con-vince (k6n-vinse'), v. t. To 

make sensible of by proof; to 

persuade ; to satisfy, (ap. p. — 

of.) [82-27.] [269-15.] 
#Con-vin'cing, p. prs.: — a., pro- 
ducing conviction ; conclusive ; 

forcible. 
*Con-vin-ci-ble (k6n-vln / se > bl), a. 

Capable of being convinced. 
CoN-viN-ciNG-LY(k6n-vln'sing y le), 

ad. In a convincing manner. 
Con-viv-ial (k6n-vlv'yal or k6n- 

viv'e^al), a. Relating to a feast; 

inclined to festivity ; festive ; 

social ; gay. 
*Con-viv-i-al-i-ty (k6nViv-6-al'- 

eH£), n. Convivial disposition ; 

festivity. [94-3.] 



Con-vo-cate (k6n'v&'kate), v. t. 

To call together; to convoke. 
Con'vo n ca-ting, p. prs. 
CoN-vo-CA-TioN( N k6n-v6-ka'shun), 

n. The act of calling together; 

an ecclesiastical assembly ; a 

convention, meeting. 
Con-voke (k&n-v6ke'), v. t. To 

call together ; to summon to an 

assembly. 
*Con-vo'king, p. prs. 
Con-vo-lu-ted ( x k6n-v6-lu / ted), a. 

Twisted, rolled upon itself. 
*Con-vo-lu-tion (^k&n-v6-lu'-- 

shun), n. The act of rolling any 

thing upon itself; a winding or 

twisting. 
Con-volve (k&n-v&lv'), v. t. To 

roll together. 
Con-volv'ing, p. prs. 
Con-voy (k6n'v6e), n. Attendance 

for defence ; escort. 
Con-voy (kdn-v6e'), v. t. To 

accompany for defence ; to 

escort. 
Con-vulse (k6n-viilse'), v. t. To 

agitate ; to disturb ; to shake. 

[115-18.] 
Con-vul'sing, p. prs. 
*Con-vul-sion (k6n-vul'shun), n. 

A violent spasm or agitation : a 

fit; tumult; commotion. 
Con-vul-sive (kSn-vul'siv), a. 

Spasmodic; attended by convul- 
sion. [22-42.] [257-3.] 
Con-vul-sive-ly ^n-vursiv^le), 

ad. Spasmodically. 
*Con-y (kun'ne or k6'ne), n. A 

rabbit. 
Con'ies, n. pi. 
*Coo (k66), v. i. To cry as a dove 

or pigeon. 
*Coos (k66z), prs. t. 3. 
*Coo'ing, p. prs. : — «., the note of 

the dove. 
*Coo'ed (k65d), p. prf. 
Cook (kuk), n. One who dresses 

victuals for the table: — v. t., 

to prepare victuals for the 

table. 

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coo 



COP 
Fate, far, fall, fat — me, me't — pine, pin — n6, move, 



COR 



Cook-er-y (kuk'urVe), n. The 
art of dressing victuals for the 
table. 

*Cook / er > ies, n. pi. 

Cool (k661), a. Somewhat cold; 
indifferent, not zealous ; deliber 
ate, impudent: — n. y a moderate 
state of cold: — v. t., to make 
cool ; to quiet passion ; to calm 
anger : — v. i., to lose heat. 

Cool-er (k&ol'tir), a. com.: — n., 
that which cools; a vessel for 
cooling. 

*Cool-ish (k661'ish), a. Some 
what cool. 

*Cool-ly (k66l'le), ad. Without 
heat or passion; indifferently; 
deliberately. 

Cool-ness (k6&l'nes), n. Moderate 
cold ; want of affection ; freedom 
from passion ; indifference. 

*Coo-ly (k66'le), n. An East In 
dia porter or carrier. 

Coo'lies, n. pi. 

*Coop (k66p), n. A cage for poul- 
try or small animals ; a barrel : 
— v. t., to shut up in a coop. 

Coop-er (k66p'ur or kup'ur), n. 
One who makes coops or barrels. 

Coop-ER-AGE(k66p'urljeorkup'dr- 
v ije),n.The work or pay of a cooper. 

Co-Op-er-ate (k6-6p'eYate), v. i. 
To labor jointly. 

Co-Op'er^a-ting, p. prs, 

Co-Op-ER-A-TiON(k6 x 6p-5r-a'shun) 
n. Joint labor; concert of action. 

Co-Op-er-a-tive (k6-6p'Sr v a-tiv), 
a. Promoting the same end. 

*Co-Op-ER-A-TOR(k6-6p'er'a-tur), 
n. One who acts with another. 

*Co-Or-di-nate (k6-6r'de v nlt), a. 
Holding the same rank or degree. 

Co-Or'di x nates, n. pi. Lines which 
determine the relative positions 
of points. 

Co-Or-di-nate-ly (k&-6r'de v nit- 
le), ad. With equal rank. 

Co-Or-di-na-tion (ko'dr-de-na/- 
shun), n. The state of holding 
the same rank; equality. 
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Coot (k66t), n. A small black 

water-fowl ; a moor-hen. 
Co-pal (ko'pal), n. A resin (used 

in varnishing). 
Co-part-ner (k6-part'nur), n. A 

joint partner ; a sharer. 
Co-part-ner-ship (k6-part'nur- 

N ship), n. Joint concern 

business. 
Cope (k6pe), n. A sacerdotal 

cloak ; a hood : an arch : — v. t., 

to cover as with a cope :- — v. i. 

to struggle, strive ; to contend. 

(ap. p. — with.) 
Co ping, p. prs. : — n., the upper tier 

of masonry that covers a wall. 
Cop-i-er (kop'e v ur), n. See copyer. 
*Co-pi-ous (ko'pe'us), a. Plenti 

ful, abundant, ample, exuberant. 

[81-14.] [290-27.] 
Co-pi-ous-ly (kd'pe v us-le), ad'. 

Abundantly, exuberantly. 
Co-pi-oits-ness (k6'pe v us-nes), n. 

Abundance, exuberance. 
Cop-per (k&p'p&r), «. A mallea- 
ble metal of a reddish-brown 

color ; a large boiler : — v. t., to 

cover with copper. 
*Cop-per-as (k6p'pur r as),n. Green 

vitriol ; sulphate of iron : — see 

VITRIOL. 

Cop-per-plate (k6p'pur x plate), n. 
A plate of copper engraved : — a., 
impressed from copperplate. 

Cop-per-smith (k6p'pur v sml*A), n. 
One who works in copper. 

*Cop-per-y (k6p'pilrYe), a. Con- 
taining, or like, copper. 

*Cop-pice (k6p'pls), }n. A wood 

Copse (k6ps), J of small 

growth. [108-32.] 

Cop-u-late (kop'u'late), v. t. To 
unite, conjoin. 

Cop'u v la-ting, p. pre. 

Cop-u-la-tive (k6p'u v la-tiv), a. 
Connective : — n., a conjunction 
which denotes an addition, a sup- 
position, cause, or consequence. 

Cop-y (kop'e), w. A transcript ; 
an imitation; a manuscript; a 



lmua-Le. 

Mlt), ) 

p'e x ur), V n, 

p'elst), J 



pattern, model, single book : — 
v. t., to transcribe ; to imitate ; 
to follow : — v. i., to make or pro- 
duce as a copy. (ap. p. — from 
nature, after persons.) 

Cop'ies, n. pi. &nd prs. t. 3. 

Cop'i-ed, p. prf. 

Cop-y-Book (k6p'e'b66k), n. A 
book in which copies are written 
for learners to imitate. 

Cop-i-er (k6p'e'ur), 

*Cop-y-er (k6p'< ~ 

*Cop-y-ist (k6p'< 
One who copies. 

*Cop-y-right (k6p'eYlte), n. The 
sole right to publish a book. 

*Co-quet (k6-keV), v. t. To de- 
ceive in love : — v. i. f to trifle in 
love ; to jilt. 

*Co-quet / ting, p. prs. 

*Co-quet'ted, p. prf. 

Co-quet-ry (k6-keYre), n. Affec- 
tation of love, deceit in love. 

*Co-quet'ries, n. pi. 

*Co-quette (k6-keV), n. A vain, 
deceitful, and affected girl or 
woman. 

*Co-quet-tish (k6-k^t'tish), a. 
Having the manner of a coquette. 

*Cor-al (k6r'al), n. A calcareous 
substance formed by a marine 
insect; a child's toy. 

*Cor-al-line (k&r'ariin), a. Con- 
sisting of coral : — n., a sea-plant. 

Cor-al-loid (k6r'ai N 161d), 

Cor-al-loid-al (k6r'aridld-al), j 
i. Resembling coral. 

*Cor-ban (kor'ban), n. An alms- 
basket ; alms ; a gift. 

Cord (k6rd), n. A small rope; a 
string; a measure of wood con- 
taining 128 cubic feet: — v. t. } to 
bind with cords or ropes; to 
pile in cords. 

Cord' ed, p. prf. : — a., made of 
ropes. 

Cord-age (kflrd'ije), n. A quan- 
tity of cords or ropes. [152-26.] 

*Cord-ate (kdrd'it), a. Heart- 
shaped. 



COR 



COR 

n5r, n6t — tube, tub, bull— 611 — pound — ^in, this. 



COR 



#Cor-de-lier ( N k6r-de-leer'), n. A 

Franciscan friar. 
Cor-di-al (k6r'je x al or kdr'de'al),n. 

Any thing that comforts and ex- 
hilarates [320-13] : — a., reviv- 
ing, invigorating ; sincere, warm, 

hearty. [95-20.] 
*Cor-di-al-i-ty fkor-je-al'leHe), 

n. Sincerity, heartiness. [18-34.] 
*Cor-di-al-ly (k5r'je^al-le), ad. 

Sincerely, heartily, warmly. 

[51-31.] 
Cor-don (kor'd&n), n. A chain of 

military posts; a row of stones 

in a fortification. 
*Cor-du-roy ( A k6r-du-r6e'), n. A 

thick and ribbed cotton goods. 
#Cord-wain-er (k6rd'wane-ur), 
Cord-i-ner (kordTmir), 

n. A shoemaker. 
Core (k6re), n. The inner part of 

any thing ; the heart. 
Co-re-gent (k6-re'jent), n. A 

joint regent or ruler. 
Co-rel' active. See correlative. 
x Co-re-la'tion. See correlation. 
*Co-ri-a-ceous ( x k6-re-a r shus), a. 

Consisting of, or like, leather. 
*Co-ri-an-der ( x k6-re-an'dur), n. 

A plant ; a spicy seed. 
*Co-rin-thi-an (ko-rln'fAe^an), n. 

An order of architecture. 
Cork (k6rk), n. A tree ; the bark 

of the cork-tree ; a stopple of 

cork : — v. t., to put corks into 

bottles. 
Cork-ing-Pin (k5rk'lng x pln), n. 

A pin of large size. 
Cork-y (kdrk'e), a. Consisting 

of, or like, cork. 
Cor-mo-rant (k6r'm6 y rant), n. A 

bird that preys upon fish; a 

glutton. 
Corn (k6rn), n. Grain ; maize ; a 

hard excrescence on the foot: — 

v. L, to sprinkle or preserve with 

salt; to pickle; to form into 

grains. 
Corn-Chand-ler (kflrn'tshand- 

v lur), n. One who retails corn. 



*Cor-ne-a (k6r'ne N a), n. The 
horny coat of the eye. 

*Cor-ne-ous (k6r'ne x us),a. Horny. 

Cor-ner (kdr'nur), n. An angle; 
a secret or remote place. 

Cor-ner- Stone (kdr'nur^stone), n. 
A stone that unites two walls at 
the corner ; the chief stone. 

Cor-ner-wfse (kdr'nurVlze), ad. 
Diagonally. 

*Cor-net (k5r'net), n. A musical 
instrument; an officer of cavalry 
who bears a standard. 

*Cor-net-cy (kdr'n£t\s£), n. The 
office or commission of a cornet. 

Oor'net^cies, n. pi. 

*Cor-nice (kSr'nis), n. The high- 
est projection of a wall, &c. 

*CoR-N T u-co-Pi-A( > k6.i-nu-k6 , pe r a), 
n. The horn of plenty. 

x Cor-nu-co'pi\e, n. pi. 

Corn-y (kdrn'e), a. Strong or hard 
like horn; producing corn. 

*Cor-ol-la-ry (k6r / 6 v la-re or k&- 
r&lWre), n. A conclusion; an 
inference ; a consequence. 

Cqr'olYa-ries, n. pi. 

Cor-o-nal (k6r'6 r ni,l or k&-r&'nal), 
n. A crown, a garland. 

Co-ro-nal (k6-r6'nal), a. Be- 
longing to the top of the head 
or crown ; coronary. 

*Cor-o-na-ry (k&r'6 x na-re), a. 
Relating to a crown ; coronal. 

Cor-o-na-tion (^kftr-i-na'shun), n. 
The act or solemnity of crowning 
as a king. 

Cor-o-ner (k&r^nur), n. An 
officer who inquires into the 
cause of violent or accidental 
deaths. 

*Cor-o-net (k6r'6 x net), n. An 
inferior crown worn by the no- 
bility. [91-2.] 

Cor-po-ral (k6Vp6Val), n. The 
lowest officer of the infantry : — 
a., relating or belonging to the 
body; material; corporeal. 

CoR-Po-RAL-i-TY( v k6r-p6-ral / leH£), 
The state of being imbodied. 



*CoR-PO-RAL-LY(k6r / pd x ral-ie),ad. 
Bodily. 

Cor-po-rate (kdr'p6Vit), a. In- 
corporated ; united in a body or 
community; general. 

Cor-po-rate-ly (kdr'poYlt-le), ad. 
In a corporate capacity. 

Cor-po-ra-tion ( x k6r-p6-ra'shun), 
n. A body politic or corporate ; 
a society legally authorized to 
act as an individual. 

*Cor-po-ra-tor (kor'p6 N ra-tur), ». 
A member of a corporation. 

*Cor-po-re-al (k6r-p6're v al), a. 
Having a body; material; not 
spiritual, corporal. 

*Cor-po-re-al-ly (kor-pdWal- 
le), ad. In a material manner. 

*Cor-po-re-i-ty ( v kdr-p6-re'eHe), 
n. Materiality. 

*Corps (k6re), n. A body of sol- 
diers, engineers, diplomatists, &g. 

* Corps (korz), n. pi. 

^Corpse (k6rps), n. A dead hu- 
man body ; a corse ; a carcass. 

Cor-pu-lence (kSr'pu^lense), ) 

*CoR-PU-LEN-CY(k6r'pu x len-s^), j 
». Bulkiness of body ; fatness. 

Cor-pu-lent (k6r'pu x lent), a. 
Fleshy, bulky, fat. 

*Cor-pus-cle (k6r'pus x sl), w. A 
small body; an atom; a par- 
ticle. 

Cor-pus-cu-lar (k6r-pus'kuMar), 
a. Pertaining to, or consisting 
of, corpuscles. 

Cor-rect (k6r-rekt'), v. t. To 
punish, chastise; to amend; to 
make right ; to counteract : — a., 
free from faults ; right, accurate. 

Cor-rec-tion (k6r-rek'shun), n. 
Punishment; discipline; amend- 
ment; reprehension. 

Cor-rect-ive (k6r-r§kt'iv), a. 
Having the power to correct : — 
»,, that which corrects. [334-24.] 

Cor-rect-ly (k&r-rekt'le), ad. 
Accurately, exactly, rightly. 

Cor-rect-ness (k6r-r§kt'n§s), n. 
Accuracy, exactness, precision. 
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COR 



COR 

Fate, far, fell, fat — me, mSt — pine, pin — no, m5ve, 



COS 



*Cor-rect-or (k6r-re i kt / ur), n. 
He or that which corrects. 

Cor-rel-A-tion ( v k&r-rel-a'shun), 
n. Reciprocal relation. 

#Cor-rel-a-tive (k&r-rel'a x tlv), a 
Having a reciprocal relation :— 
n.j he or that which stands in a 
reciprocal relation; as, father 
and son, debt and credit. 

Cor-re-spond ( N k6r-re-sp6nd')> v.i. 
To suit ; to answer ; to agree ; to 
be proportionate; to hold inter- 
course by an interchange of let- 
ters, (ap. p. — to, with.) [50.] 

*Cor-re-spond-ence ( N k6r-r£- 
sp6nd'e ! nse), n. Relation; inter- 
course; adaptation; agreement; 
interchange of letters, (ap. p. — 
to, with.) [214-5.] 

*Cor-re-spond-ent ( N k6r-r£- 

sp6nd'e : nt), a. Suitable, adapted, 
answerable (ap. p. — to, with) : 
— n., one who interchanges let- 
ters with another. 

Cor-re-spon-sive (k6r-r£-sp&n'- 
slv), a. Answerable : — w., a 
conjunction or adverb which 
refers or answers to a conjunc- 
tion or adverb; as, neither — nor; 
if — then. 

*Cor-ri-dor (^r-rS-d&re'), n. A 
gallery round a building. 

*Cor-ri-gi-ble (k6r're r je-bl), a. 
Capable of being corrected. 

#Cor-rob-o-rant (k&r-r&b'oYant), 
a. Strengthening; confirming. 

Cor-rob-o-rate (k6r-r6b'6Vate), 
v. t. To confirm, establish; to 
strengthen. [70-7.] 

Cor-robVra-ting, p. prs. 

Cor-rob-o-Ra-tion (k6Yr6b-o-ra'- 
shun), n. The act of strengthen- 
ing; confirmation. 

Cor-rob-o-ra-tive (k&r-r&b'&Va- 
tiv), a. Strengthening, confirm- 
ing : — w., that which strengthens 
or confirms. 

Cor-rode (k&r-r6de'), v. t. To eat 
away by degrees; to consume. 

Cor-ro'ding, p. prs. 
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*Cor-ro-dent (k6r-r6'dent), a. 
Having the power to corrode : 
— n., that which corrodes. 

*Cor-ro-di-ble (k6r-r6'deH)l), a. 
Possible to be corroded; con- 
sumable. 

*Cor-ro-sion (k6r-r6'zhun), n. 
The act of eating away. 

Cor-ro-sive (k6r-r6'slv), a. Hav- 
ing power to corrode, consume, 
or wear away : — n. } a corroding 
substance. 

Cor-ro-sive-ly (k&r-ro'slv^le), ad. 
In a corrosive manner; by cor- 
rosion. 

Cor-ro-sive-ness (k&r-^'slvWs), 
n. The quality of corroding. 

Cor-ru-gate (k6r'ru x gate), v. t 
To wrinkle or purse up. 

Cor'ruVa-ting, p. prs. 

Cor-ru-gate (k6r'ru v glt), a. Con- 
tracted into wrinkles. 
Cor-ru-ga-tion fk6r-ru-ga'- 
shun), n. Contraction into 
wrinkles. 

Cor-rupt (k6r-rupt'), v. t. To 
turn from a sound to a putres- 
cent state ; to infect ; to deprave, 
destroy the integrity of, to bribe 
[257-24] : — v. ?., to become pu- 
trid ; to grow rotten : — a., vicious, 
tainted, putrid. 

Cor-rupt-er (k6r-rupt'ur), n. One 
who corrupts or vitiates. 

*Cor-rtjpt-i-bil-i-ty (k6r v rupt-e- 
bll'le'te), n. Possibility to be 
corrupted ; corruptibleness. 

*Cor-rupt-i-ble (k6r-rupt'e v bl),or. 
Possible to be vitiated. 

Cor-rupt-i-ble-ness (k6r-rupt'e- 
^bl-ne's), n. Susceptibility of cor- 
ruption, corruptibility. 

Cqr-rupt-i-bly (k6r-rupt'e x ble), 
ad. So as to be corrupted. 

Cor-rup-tion (k6r-rup'shun), n. 
The act of corrupting ; the state 
of being corrupted ; putrescence, 
pus; vice. 

Cor-rupt-ive (k6r-rupt'lv), a. 
Tending to corrupt. 



Cor-rupt-ly (kor-rdpt'le), ad. 

With taint; viciously. 
Cor-rupt-ness (kftr-rtipt'ne's), n. 

Putrescence, vice, corruption. 
*Cor-sair (koVsare), n. A pirate; 

a piratical vessel. 
*Corse (k6rse or k<5rse), n. A 

dead body, a carcass, a corpse. 
Cor-sets (koVsets), n. pi. Bodice, 

stays for the body. 
*Corse-let (kflrs'le't), n. A light 

armor for the body. 
*Cor-tege (kdr'tazhe), n. A train 

of attendants. 
*Cor-tes (kdr'tSz), n. pi. The 

Legislature of Spain. 
*Cor-tex (koVteks), n. The outer 

bark, rind ; cover. 
*Cor-ti-ces (k6r / te\seez), n. pi. 
*Cor-ti-cal (kdr'te'kal), a. Be- 
longing to the rind, barky. 
Cor-ti-ca-ted (kdr't^ka-tM), a. 

Resembling the bark of a tree. 
*Co-rus-cant (k6-riis'kant), a. 

Glittering by flashes, flashing. 
Co-rus-cate (k6-rus'kate), v. i. 

To flash, glitter, shine. 
Co-rus'caVing, p. prs. 
Cor-us-ca-tion ( v k6r-us-ka'shun), 

n. A flash of light. 
*Cor-vette (k6r-veV), ». A sloop- 

of-wur; an advice-boat. 
*Cor'vo x rant. See cormorant. 
*Co-rym-bi-at-ed (ko-rim'be'at- 

ed), «. Having clusters of berries. 
*Co-sey (ko'ze), «. Snug, social, 

comfortable. See cozy. 
Cos-met-ic (k&z-met'lk), a. Beau- 
tifying : — n., a wash to improve 

the skin. 
Cos-mi-cal (k&z'me r kal), a. Ris- 
ing or setting with the sun; re- 
lating to the world. 
*Cos-mi-cal-ly (k6z , me > kal-l&), 

ad. With the sun. 
Cos-MOG-o-NiST(k6z-mog / 6 x nist),n. 

One versed in cosmogony. 
*Cos-mog-o-ny (koz-mftg^ne), n. 

The science which treats of the 

origin of the world. 



COT 



cou 

n6r, n6t— tube, tub, bdll — 611— pMnd- 



-thm, this. 



COU 



Cos-mog-ra-phkr (k&z-m6g'gra- 
x fur), n. One versed in cos- 
mography. 

Cos-mo-graph-i-cal fk&z-m&- 
graf fe v kl), a. Relating to cos- 
mography. 

Cos-mog-ra-phy (k6z-m6g'gra x fe), 
n. The science of the general 
system of the world; a general 
description of the universe. 

*C0S-M0G'RA r PHIES, n. pi. 

Cos-mol-o-gist (k6z-mol'6^jlst), n. 
One versed in cosmology. 

Cos-mol-o-gy (k6z-m6l'6^je), n. 
The science which treats of the 
structure of the world. 

*Cos-mo-pol-i-tan ( x kSz-m6-pol'- 
eHan), n. See cosmopolite. 

Cos-mop-o-lite (k6z-m&p'6 x llte), 
to. A citizen of the world ; one 
who is at home in every place. 

Cos-mo-ra-ma ( x k6z-m&-ra'ma), n. 
An optical machine for exhibit- 
ing pictures. 

Cos-set (k6s'set), n. A lamb 
brought up by hand; a pet: — 
v. t., to pet, fondle. 

Cost (k&st or kawst), «. The price 
of any thing; charge; loss: — 
v. i. [cost — cost], to be bought 
for ; to be had at a price. 

♦Cos-tal (k6s'tal), a. Belonging 
to the ribs. 

Cos-tive (k&s'tiv), a. Bound in 
the body; constipated. 

Cos-tive-ness (k6s'tlv^nSs), n. 
The state of being costive ; con- 
stipation. 

*Cost-li-ness (kSst'le^nes), n 
Sumptuousness, expensiveness. 

Cost-ly {k6st'le), a. Sumptuous, 
expensive. 

Cos-tume (k&s-tume'), n. Style 
or mode of dress. [37.] [363.] 

Cot (k&t), ) n. A small house ; 

Cote (kote), J a hut; a cottage; 
a dove-cot. 

Cot (kot), n. A small bed. 

Co-tem-po-ra-ne-ous, a. See 

CONTEMPORANEOUS. 



Co-tem-po-ra-ry, a. and n. See 

CONTEMPORARY. 

*Co-ter-ie ( x ko-tur-re'), n. A 
club ; a society ; a clique. 



*Co-till-on ) (ko-tll'yun or r k6- 
brisk dance. 



Co-till-ion J til-y6ng'), n. A 



Cot-tage (k6t'tije), n. A hut; a 
cot ; a small dwelling. 

Cot-ter (k6t'tur), \ 

*Cot-ta-ger (k6t'ta r jur), j n ' 
One who lives in a hut or 
cottage. 

Cot-ton (k&t'tn), n. The down of 
the cotton-tree; a plant; cloth 
or stuff made of cotton: — a., 
made of cotton. 

#Cot-ton-Gin (k&t'tn^jln), n. A 
machine for cleaning cotton. 

Cot-ton-wood (k6t'tn v wud), n. A 
tree of the poplar kind. 

*Cot-ton-y (k&t'tn v e), a. Full of 
cotton, downy. 

Couch (kMtsh), n. A seat of re- 
pose ; a bed : — v. i., to lie down ; 
to stoop or bend : — v. *., to lay 
or cause to lie down ; to hide; to 
include ; to express ; to remove 
a cataract from the eye ; to fix 
a lance or spear in the rest. 

Couch'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

#Couch-ant (kMtsh'ant), a. Ly- 
ing down ; squatting. 

*Cough (k6f or kawf ), n. A con- 
vulsive expiration of breath: — 
v. t., to expire breath convul- 
sively : — v. t., to eject by a cough, 
to expectorate. 

*Couh-age ) (kM'ije), n. An In- 

Cow-hage j dian bean. 

Could (kud), pst. t. of can. 

Coul-ter, n. See colter. 

#Coun-cil (kdun'sll), n. An as- 
sembly met for consultation; 
a convention, diet, legislature, 
assembly. [67.] [225-6.] 

Coun-cil-or 

*C0UN-CIL 

Council-man 
A member of council, 
11 



3B i (kodn'siHur) ) 
-lor j v ' >n, 

ian (kMn'sll'man), J 



D, } P' P r f' 



Coun'cil'men, n. pi. 

Coun-sel (koun'sil), n. Advice; 
prudence; deliberation, consult- 
ation ; a counsellor, advocate, or 
lawyer [382-14] [69-3] :— v. t., to 
give advice or counsel; to advise. 

Counselling, ) 

*Coun'sel x ling, f p ' p) 

Coun'sel-ed, 

*Coun'sell-ed, 

COUN-SEL-OR } (k6un r sinur) M . 
*C0UN-SEL-L0R J ^ ulxu 011 ™/*»- 

One who counsels or advises; 
counsel. 

Count (kMnt), v. t. To number, 
reckon, calculate; to rate; to 
esteem ; to tell : — v. i., to reckon 
or rely (ap. p. — on, upon) : — n., 
number; reckoning; a charge in 
an indictment; a title of no- 
bility; an earl. 

Coun-te-nance (kfiun'te^nanse), n. 
The form of the face; the system 
of the features ; air ; look ; com- 
posure ; patronage, support, en- 
couragement : — v. t.y to support, 
patronise, encourage. 

Coun'te n nan-cing, p. firs. 

Coun-te-nan-cer (k6un'te x nan- 
sur), n. One who countenances. 

Coun-ter (kSun'tur), n. A piece 
of false money ; a shop-table ; a 
reckoner: — ad., contrary to, in 
opposition to. 

COUN-TER-ACT (^kMn-tUT-akt'), V.t. 

To act contrary to ; to hinder; to 

frustrate. 
Coun-ter-ac-tion (^kflun-tur-ak'- 

shun), n. Opposite action. 
Coun-ter-ac-tive (^koup-tnr-ak'- 

tlv), a. Tending to counteract. 
Coun-ter-bal-ance (kotln'tur- 

r bal-lanse), n. Opposite weight. 

#C0UN-TER-BAL-ANCE ( V k6un-tUr- 

bal'lanse), v. t. To weigh against, 
counterweigh, counterpoise. 

x Coun-ter-bal'an v cing, p. prs. 

Coun-ter-change (kdun'tur- 

Hshanje), n. Exchange, recip- 
rocation. 

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cou 



cou 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me, me't — pine, pin — n6, move, 



COU 



Coun-ter-change ( x k5un-tur- 
tshanje'), v. t. To give and 
receive. 

^Coun-ter-chan'ging, p- pre. 

Coun-ter-charm (k6un'tur- 

Hsharm), n. That which breaks 
a charm. 

Coun-ter-charm ( r k6un-tur- 

tsharm'), v. t. To destroy en- 
chantment. 

Coun-ter-check (kSun'turHsh6k), 
n. A stop, rebuke, reproof. 

Coun-ter-check (^kMn^tur- 

tsheV), v. t. To oppose; to stop; 
to check. 

Coun-ter-cur-rent (k6un'ttir- 
v kur-r§nt),n. An opposite current. 

*Coun-ter-feit (kMn'turYlt), v. t. 
To copy with an intent to pass 
the copy for an original ; to imi- 
tate ; to forge ; to feign : — a., 
forged, fictitious; spurious; de- 
ceitful: — n., an impostor; some- 
thing made in imitation of an- 
other ; a forgery. 

*Coun-ter-peit-er (kflun'fcurttt- 
ur), n. A forger ; an impostor. 

Coun-ter-mand (k6un'tur x mand), 
n. Repeal of a former order. 

CouN-TER-MAND^kflun-ter-mand'), 
v. t. To revoke an order. 

Coun-ter-march (k6un'tur- 

N martsh), n. March back; re- 
trocession. 

Coun'ter x march-es, n. pi. 

Coun-ter-march fkSun-tur- 

martsh'), v. i. [prs. t. 3, coun- 
termarches.] To march back. 

Coun-ter-mark (k6un'tur x inark), 
n. An after-mark on goods or 
coin. 

CouN-TER-MARKpkSun-tur-mark'), 
v . t. To put an after-mark on 
goods or coin. 

Coun-ter-mine (koun'tur^mlne), n. 
A mine made to frustrate one 
formed by an enemy; a stratagem 
by which any contrivance is de 
fen ted ; a counterplot. 

Coun-tkr-mine fkoun-tur-mlne 7 ), 
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v. t. To construct countermines ; 
to defeat by secret measures ; to 
counterplot; to counterwork. 
x Coun-ter-mi'ninG, p. pr8. 

COUN-TER-MOVE-MENT (\6un-tUr- 

m&ve'ment), n. An opposite 
movement. 

*Coun-ter-pane ^un'tur^pane), 
n. A coverlet for a bed. 

Coun-ter-part (k6un'tur x part), n. 
A correspondent part; a copy ; 
a duplicate. 

Coun-ter-pe-ti-tion (MsMn-tur- 
pe-tlsh'un), n. A petition op- 
posing another. 

*Coun-ter-plea (k6un 'turtle), n. 
In Law, a replication. 

Coun-ter-plot (k6un'tur x pl&t)> n. 
A plot opposed to another. 

Coun-ter-plot ( x k6un-tur-pl6t')> 
v. t. To oppose plot by plot. 

^Coun-ter-plot'ting, p. prs. 

x Coun-ter-plot'ted, p. prf. 

Coun-ter-point (k6iin'tur x p61nt), 
n. An opposite point ; a coun- 
terpane constructed in squares; 
the art of composing harmony. 

Coun-ter-poise (kMn'tur r polze), 
n. Equal weight; equiponder- 
ance ; equivalence of weight or 
power. 

Coun-ter-poise (^kSun-tur-polzeO, 
v. t. To act against with equal 
power ; to counterbalance, coun- 
terweigh. 

'^COUN-TER-POIS'ING, p. pr8. 

Coun-ter-poi-son (^kMn-tdr-pol'- 
zun), n. A poison that anti- 
dotes another. 

Coun-ter-pres-sure ( x k5un-tur- 
pre'sh'ur), n. Opposite force. 

Coun-ter-Rev-o-lu-tion (k6un'- 
turV^v-6-lu r shun), n. A revolu- 
tion succeeding and opposing 
another. 

Coun-ter-scarp (k6un'tur^skarp), 
n. The external slope of a ditch 
which surrounds a fort. 

Coun-ter-sign f k6un-tur-slne'), 
v. t. To sign that which has 



been signed by a superior or 
principal: — n.. the signature of 
a subordinate added to that of a 
superior ; an official signature ; 
a military watchword. 
Coun-ter-sink fkflun-tur-slngk'), 
v. t. [countersunk or coun- 

TERSANK COUNTERSUNK.] To 

sink the head of a nail so that it 
does not project. 

Coun-ter-turn (k6un'tur x turn), n. 
The height of a play. 

Coun-ter-vail (k6un'turVale), n. 
Equal weight or value. 

Coun-ter-vail ( v kMn-tur-vale'), 
v. t. To have equal force or value. 

Coun-ter-view (kdun'turVu), n. 
Opposition ; contrast. 

*Coun-ter-weigh (kdun'turVa), 
v. t. To weigh against; to coun- 
terbalance ; to counterpoise. 

CouN-TER-woRK^kdun-tur-wnrk'), 
v. t. [counterworked or coun- 
terwrought — counterworked 
or counterwrought.] To hin- 
der by contrary operations. 

Count-ess (k6unt'^s), n. The wife 
of an earl or count. 

*C0UNT'ESS V ES, 1l.pl. 

Count-less (k6unt'l^s), a. Innu- 
merable ; incalculable. 

Coun-try (kun'tre), n. A tract of 
land ; a region ; rural parts, op- 
posed to town or city; one's 
native soil; a kingdom or state: 
— a., rustic, rural ; rude. 

Coun'tries, n. pi. 

Coun-try-man (kun'tre^inan), n. 
One born in the same country ; 
a rustic; a farmer. 

Coun'try'men, n. pi. 

Coun-try-Seat (kun'tre^seet), n. 
A residence in the country. 

CouN-TY(kMn'te),n. Shire; circuit 
or district; a division of a state. 

*Coun'ties, n. pi. 

*Coup-de-Main (k66'du-mang'), 
n. A sudden and unexpected at- 
tack ; a master-stroke. [368-8.] 

Coups'-de-Main', n. pi. 



cou 



cov 

n3r, n6t — tube, tub, bull— 6H— pSund — thin, this. 



COW 



*Coup-le (kup'pl), n. A chain or 
tie ; two ; a brace ; man and 
w if e: — v . t. f to chain together; 
to join; to marry. 

Coup'ling, p. prs. : — n., that which 
couples or connects. 

*Coup-le-ment (kup'prment), n. 
Union, embrace. 

Coup-let (kup'ISt), n. A pair; 
two verses. 

#Cou-pon (k66'p6n or k66-p6ng / ), 
n. One of several interest cer- 
tificates attached to a transfer- 
able bond. 

Cour-age (kur'rije), n. Bravery, 
valor, intrepidity. [134-32.] 
[382-1.] 

*Cour-a-geous (kur-a'jus), a. 
Brave, daring, bold, intrepid. 

Cour-a-geous-ly (kur-a'jiis-le), 
ad. Bravely, boldly, heroically. 

Cour-a-geous-ness (kur-a'jus- 
n6s), n. Bravery, boldness, 
courage. 

*Cou-ri-er (k66're v ur or k&S'r&er), 
n. A messenger sent in haste ; 
an express. 

^Course (k6rse), n. Race, career; 
ground on which a race is run ; 
direction of motion ; progress ; 
series; order; conduct; a ser- 
vice of dishes [65] : — v. t., to 
hunt, pursue ; to force to run : — 
v. i. f to run ; to hunt. 

Cour'sing, p. prs. 

Cour'sed, p. prf. 

Cour-ser (k6r'sur), n. A race- 
horse; horse-racer; hunter. [73.] 

Court (k6rt), n. The residence of 
a prince ; the palace ; the hall or 
place where justice is admin- 
istered ; an assembly of judges ; 
an enclosed space in front of a 
house; a narrow street; address; 
courtship [100-26] :— v. L, to 
woo ; to solicit ; to seek. [244-6.] 

Cour-te-ous (kur'tsheNis or k6r'- 
te^s), a. Elegant of manners, 
well bred ; polite ; urbane. 
[45-21.] 



*Cour-te-ous-ly (kur'tshe x us-le 
or k6r'teNls-le), ad. Respect- 
fully, civilly, complaisantly. 

Cour-te-ous-ness (kur'tsheNis- 
nes or k6r'te x iis-nes), n. Civility, 
complaisance, courtesy. 

*Cour-te-sy (kur'te x se), n. Ele- 
gance of manners, complaisance, 
civility, courteousness. [380-2.] 

*Cour'te x sies, n. pi. 

*Courte-sy (kurt'se), n. An act 
of civility or respect as made by 
women and girls : — v. i., to make 
a courtesy. 

*Courte'sies, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

*Courte-si-ed (kurt'sld), p. prf. 

*Court-ier (kort'yur), n. One 
who frequents the courts of 
princes ; one who courts favor ; 
a man of courtly address. [127.] 
[286-6.] 

Court-like (k6rt'like), a. Polite, 
civil, elegant. 

Court-li-ness (k6rt'le v ne : s), n. Ele- 
gance of manners; complaisance. 

Court-ly (kort'le), a. Relating 
to the court; elegant; flattering. 

Court-Mar-tial (kort'rnar'shal), 
n. A military court for the trial 
of military offences. 

*Courts'-Mar'tial, n. pi. 

Court-ship (k6rt'ship), n. The 
act of soliciting favor ; solicita- 
tion in marriage; wooing. 

Cous-in (kuz'zn), n. Any one col- 
laterally related more remotely 
than a brother or a sister; the 
child of an uncle or aunt. 

"^Cous-in-Gter-man ( N kuz-zn-jdr'~ 
man), n. A first-cousin. 

x Cous-ins-Ger'man, n. pi. 

Cove (k6ve), n. A small creek or 
bay ; an inlet ; a shelter. 

Cov-e-naxt (kuv'e^nant), n. A 
contract; a stipulation; a com- 
pact; a solemn agreement: — 
v. i., to bargain, stipulate; to 
make a formal agreement (ap. p. 
— with, for) : — v. t., to grant or 
promise by formal agreement. 



^Cov-E-NANT-EEfkuv-e-nant-eeO, 
n. One to whom a covenant is 
made. 

Cov-e-nant-er (kuv'e v nant-ur), n. 
One who makes a covenant. 

Cov-er (kuv'ur), v. t. To over- 
spread, conceal, bury; to shel- 
ter: — n., that which overspreads; 
a concealment; a screen; a 
defense. 

Cov'er x ing, p. prs. : — n., vesture, 
dress ; a cover. 

Cov-er-let (kuv'urHe't), n. The 
outer bed-cover, counterpane. 

Cov-ert (kuv'urt), n. A shelter ; 
a defense; a thicket: — a., shel- 
tered,hidden,insidious,disguised. 

Cov-ert-ly (kuv'urtHe), ad. Se- 
cretly, privately, closely. 

Cov-et (kuv'£fc), v. t. To desire 
inordinately or earnestly. 

*Cov-e-tous (kuv'eHus), a. In- 
ordinately desirous ; avaricious. 

Cov-e-tous-ly (kuv r e x tus-le), ad. 
Avariciously, greedily. 

Cov-e-tous-ness (kuv'eHus-ne's), 
n. Avarice, eagerness of gain. 

*Cov-ey (kuv've), n. A brood 
of birds. 

*Cov-in (kuv'ln), n. A fraudu- 
lent agreement ; collusion. 

Cow (k6u), ii. The female of the 
bull : — v. t., to depress with fear. 

Cows, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

kine was formerly the ac- 
cepted plural of cow. It is 
now nearly obsolete. 

Cow-ARD (kou'urd), n. A poltroon ; 
one destitute of courage : — «., 
dastard, craven. 

*Cow-ard-ice (k6u/urdls), n. 
Fear, habitual timidity. 

*Cow-ard-li-ness (kdu'urd x le- 
ne's), n. Timidity, pusillanimity. 

Cow-ard-ly (kdu/urdHe), a. Fear- 
ful, pusillanimous, timorous : — 
ad. j in a cowardly manner. 

*Cow-er (kdu'iir), v. i. To sink 
or tremble from fear ; to crouch. 

Cow-hage. See couhage. 
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CRA 



CRA 
Fate, far, fMl, fat— me, mSt- 



-plne, pin — nft, move, 



CRA 



* Cow-herd (kdu'hSrd), n. One 
who tends cows. 

Cow-hide (k6u'hlde), n. The hide 
of a cow ; a whip : — v. t, to beat 
with a cowhide. 

*Cowl (k6dl), n. A monk's hood; 
a chimney-cover. 

Cow-slip (kM'slip), n. A species 
of primrose ; a plant. 

Cox-comb (k6ks'k6rae), n. A fop. 

Cox-comb ) (k6ks'kdme), n. A 

Cock's Comb J plant and its flower. 

*Cox-comb-ry (k6ks'k6meVe), n. 
Foppishness, dandyism. 

Cox-com-i-cal (k6ks'k6m'e r kal), a. 
Foppish, conceited, pert. 

Coy (k6e), a. Modest, decent; re- 
served, shy, bashful : — v. i. t to 
behave with reserve ; to caress. 

Coy-ish (kde'lsh), a. Somewhat 
coy; reserved; shy. 

*Coy-ly (kde'le), ad. With reserve. 

Coy-ness (kde'n£s), n. Reserve, 
shyness, modesty. 

*Coz-en (kuz'zn), v. t. To cheat, 
defraud, trick. 

#Coz-en-age (kuz'zn v lje), n. De- 
ceit, fraud, trick. 

Coz-en-er (kuz'zn^ur), n. A de- 
frauder, trickster, cheater, knave. 

*Co-zi-ly (ko'ze^le), ad. Snugly : 
— sometimes spelled cosily. 

*Co-zy , | (Snug, com- 

Co-zey > (ko'ze), a. < fortable, so- 

Co-sey J ( cial. 

Crab (krab), n. A shell-fish ; a 
wild apple; a peevish, morose 
person ; a kind of crane or cap- 
stan; a sign of the zodiac (Can- 
cer) : — a,, sour, crabbed. 

Crab-bed (krab'bed), a. Peevish, 
morose; harsh; sour. 

Crab-bed-ly (krab'be'd N l&), ad. 
Peevishly, morosely. 

Crab-bed-ness (krab'bSdWs), n. 
Sourness of taste ; asperity. 

Crack (krak), n. A sudden sharp 

noise ; chink, fissure ; a flaw ; a 

boast : — v. t. t to produce a sharp 

noise; to break into chinks; to 

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split ; to craze ; to boast : — v. i., 
to burst; to open in fissures. 

Crack-Brain-ed (krak-brand'), a. 
Crazy, without right reason. 

Cracr-er (krak'kur), n. One that 
cracks ; a boaster; a kind of fire- 
work ; a kind of hard biscuit. 

Crack-le (krak'kl), v. i. To make 
sharp and frequent cracks of 
sound ; to crepitate. 

Crack'ling, p. prs. : — n., frequent 
and sharp sounds; crepitation. 

Cra-dle (kra'dl), n. A movable 
bed on which children are rocked; 
a case for a broken bone; an in- 
strument used in cutting and 
laying grain ; a frame of timber 
for launching ships : — v. t. f to 
lay or rock in a cradle; to cut 
grain with a cradle. 

Cra'dling, p. prs. 

Craft (kraft), n. Trade ; fraud ; 
cunning : — n. sing, or pl. y one or 
more small vessels. [363-13.] 

*Craft-i-ly (kraft'e'le), ad. Cun- 
ningly, artfully, skilfully. 

Craft-i-ness (Kraft/erne's), n. Cun- 
ning, stratagem, art. 

Crafts-man (krafts'man), w. An 
artificer, a mechanic. 

Crafts'men, n. pi. 

Craft-y (kraft'e), a. [craftier 
— craftiest.] Cunning, art- 
ful, shrewd. 

Crag (krag), n. A rough steep rock. 

Crag-ged (krag'ged), a. Full of 
prominences, rugged, craggy. 

*Crag-ged-ness (krag'g6d x nes),w. 
Fulness of crags, cragginess. 

*Crag-gi-ness (krag'ge y n§s), n. 
State of being craggy; cragged- 
ness. 

*Crag-gy (krag'ge), a. Rugged, 
full of prominences, cragged, 
rough. 

Cram (kram), v. t. To stuff; to 
fill beyond satiety ; to thrust in 
by force : — v. %., to eat greedily. 

Cram'ming, p. prs. 

*Cram-med (kramd), p. prf. 



Cramp (kramp), n. A painful con- 
traction of the limbs; restriction ; 
a piece of iron bent at each end : 
— v. t. y to pain with cramp; to 
confine; to bind with iron cramps. 

*Cran-ber-ry (kran'beVre), n. A 
plant and its berry. 

Cran'ber'ries, n. pi. 

Cranch. See craunch. 

Crane (krane), n. An instrument 
for raising heavy weights ; a 
crooked pipe, or siphon; a mi- 
gratory bird. 

Cra-ni-al (kra'n^al), a. Relating 
to the skull. 

*Cra-ni-ol-o-gy fkra-ne^Wje), 
n. The science which treats of the 
structure of skulls ; phrenology. 

Cra-ni-om-e-ter ( N kra-ne-6m'e- 
tur), n. An instrument for mea- 
suring skulls. 

*Cra-ni-um (kra'ne^um), n. The 
skull. 

Cra'ni v a, ) , 

CraWms,} n 'P l 

Crank (krangk), n. The end of 
an iron axis bent like an elbow ; 
a contrivance for turning; an 
iron brace ; a pun : — a., stout, 
healthy, sprightly; loaded near 
to be overset. 

Crank-le (krangk'kl), v. i. To 
run in and out; to crinkle: — 
v. t., to break into bends or angles, 

Crank'ling, p. prs. 

*Cran-ny (kran'ne), n. A cleft; 
a chink. 

*Cran'nies, n. pi. 

Crape (krape), n. A thin stuff 
loosely woven. 

Crash (krash), v. i. To make a 
loud complicated noise : — v. t. y to 
break ; to crush ; to bruise : — n., 
a loud, mixed, sudden sound as 
of things falling and breaking; 
a coarse linen. 

Crash'es, n. pi. said prs. t. 3. 

Crash'ing, p. prs. : — »., a violent 
complicated noise; a prolonged 
crash. 



CRA 



CRE 

nor, n6t — tube, tub, bull — 611 — p6und — th'm, THis. 



CRE 



Cras-sa-ment (kras'sa v ment), n 

The thick and red part of blood ; 

clot. 
Cras-si-tude (kras's&Hude), n, 

Grossness, coarseness. 
Cratch (kratsh), n. A palisaded 

manger for hay. 
Cratch'es, n. pi. 
Crate (krate), w. A hamper; a 

wicker pannier for crockery. 
Cra-ter (kra'tur), n. The mouth 

of a volcano. [80-16.] 
*Craunch (kransh), v. U [prs. t. 

3, craunches.] To crush in 

the mouth. 
Cra-vat (kra-vaf), n. A neckcloth. 
Crave (krave), v. t. To ask with 

earnestness or submission ; to 

long for; to beg. [109-26.] 

[278-17.] 
Cra'ving, p. prs. : — w., unreason- 
able desire : — a., urgently long- 
ing for. 
Cra-ven (kra'vn), n. A coward, 

a recreant : — a., cowardly, base. 
Craw (kraw), n. The crop or first 

stomach of birds. 
Craw fish (kraw'fish), j n. A 
Cray-fish (kra'fish), J small 

shell-fish ; the river-lobster. 
Crawl (krawl), v. i. To creep; 

to move as a worm. 
Crawl-er (krawl'ur), n. One who 

crawls ; a creeper. 
*Cray-on (kra'iin), n. A kind of 

pencil for drawing ; a drawing 

in crayon : — v. t., to sketch in 

crayon. 
Craze (kraze), v. t. To break ; 

to crush ; to make crazy. 
Cra'zing, p. prs. 
Cra-zed-ness (kra'zed x nes), n. 

Brokenness, decrepitude. 
*Cra-zi-ness (kra'ze v nes), n. State 

of being crazy ; imbecility, weak- 
ness, insanity. 
Cra-zy (kra'z6), a. [crazier — 

craziest.] Broken, decrepit; 

shattered in the intellect; mad, 

insane. 



Creak (kreek), v. i. To make a 
harsh, sharp, complaining noise. 

Creak-in g, p. prs. : — n., a sharp, 
harsh sound. 

Cream (kreem), n. The oily part 
of milk ; the best part : — v. i., to 
gather cream ; to mantle or froth. 

Cream-y (kreem'e), a. Having 
the nature of cream ; rich. 

* Crease (kreese), n. A mark 
made by folding : — v. t. } to mark 
by folding. 

Creas'ixg, p. prs. 

CreVsote. See creosote. 

Cre-ate (kr£-ate') ? v. t. To form 
out of nothing ; to cause to ex- 
ist ; to produce ; to make. [220.] 

Cre-a'ting, p. prs. 

Cre-a-tion (kre-a'shun), n. The 
act of creating; the thing crea- 
ted; the universe. 

Cre-a-tive (kre-a'tlv), a. Having 
power to create. 

*Cre-a-tor (kr^-a'tur), n. God; 
one who creates or bestows ex- 
istence. 

*Crea-ture (kre'tshur or kret'- 
yur), n. A being created; a 
brute; a word of contempt or 
tenderness ; a dependant. 

*Cre-dence (kre'dense), n. Be- 
lief, credit, reputation, confidence. 

Cre-den-da (kre-den'da), n. pi. 
Articles of faith. 

Cre-dent (kre'dent), a. Easy of 
belief; having credit; believing. 

*Cre-den-tial (kre-den'shal), n. 
That which gives a title to credit, 
a testimonial : — a., giving a title 
to credit. 

^CRED-i-BiL-i-TY( N kred-e-birie v te), 
n. Claim to belief; probability. 
[264-22.] 

Cred-i-ble (kred'e r bl), a. Worthy 
of belief, probable. 

Cred-i-bly (kred'e v ble), ad. In a 
manner that claims belief. 

Cred-it (kred'it), n. Belief; repu- 
tation; faith; trust reposed; in- 
fluence; promise given ; amount 
11* 



due: — correlative of debt[269-1]: 

— v. t., to believe; to trust, con- 
fide in ; to admit as a debtor. 
*Cred-it-a-ble (kred'it'a-bl), a. 

Reputable; estimable; fair. 
Cred-it-a-ble-ness (kred'it'a-bl- 

v nes), n. Reputation, estimation. 
Cred-it-a-bly (kred'lt'a-ble), ad. 

Reputably, honorably. 
*Cred-it-or (kred'lt N ur), n. One 

to whom a debt is owed; one 

who gives credit. 
*Cre-du-li-ty (kre-du'le x te), h. 

Easiness of belief ; credulousness. 
*Cred-u-lous (kred'ju v lus), a. Apt 

to believe ; easily deceived. 
Cred-u-lous-ness (kred'ju^lus- 

n6s), n. Aptness to believe ; 

credulity. 
Creed (kreed), n. A summary 

of the articles of faith ; belief. 
Creek (kreek), n, A small river; 

a small bay, cove, or inlet. 
Creep (kreep), v. i. [crept — 

crept.] To move slowly, as a 

worm ; to move feebly ; to grow 

along, as a vine ; to fawn. 
Creep-er (kreep'ur), n. A plant; 

a grapnel; an insect. 
Creep-ing-ly (kreep'ingH&), ad. 

Slowly, as a reptile. 
Cre-ma-tion* (kre-ma'shun), n. 

The act of burning. 
*Cre-ole (kre'61e), n. A native 

of Spanish America, of European 

descent. 
Cre-o-sote (kre^sote), } 
*Cre-a-sote (kre'a v s6te), J 

An oily, antiseptic liquid ; — also 

written kreosote. 
Crep-i-tate (krep'e'tate), v. i. To 

make a crackling noise. 
CrepVta-ting, p. prs. 
*Crep-i-ta-tion ( x krep-e-ta'shun), 

n. A small, crackling noise. 
Crept, pst.t. and p. prf. of creep. 
*Cre-pus-cule (kr^-pus'kulo), n. 

Twilight. 
Cre-pus-cu-lar (kr£-pus'ku x lar), 

a. Relating to twilight. 
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CRI 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me, met — pine, pin — n6, mSve, 



CRI 



#Cres-cent (krSs'sent), a. In 
creasing, growing : — w., the moon 
in her state of increase ; the 
Turkish standard; the Ottoman 
Empire. [39-22.] 

*Cres-cive (kres'slv), a. In- 
creasing. 

Cress (kres), n. An herb. 

Cress'es, n. pi. 

Cres-set (kres's§t), n. A beacon; 
a great light ; torch, lamp. 

Crest (krest), n. A plume of 
feathers; the ornament of the 
helmet in heraldry ; the comb of 
acock; a tuft; pride; spirit: — 
v. t., to furnish with a crest; to 
streak. 

Crest-ed, p. prf. : — a., adorned 
with plume or crest. 

Crest-Fall-en (krest'faln), a. 
Dejected, sunk, spiritless. 

Crest-less (krlst'lSs), a. Not 
dignified with coat-armor. 

*Cre-ta-ceous (kre-ta'shus), a. 
Chalky. 

*Cre-tism (kre'tlzm), n. A false- 
hood ; a Cretan practice. 

*Cre-vasse (kre-vas'), n. A 
breach in the embankment of a 
river ; a gully, a gap. 

*Crev-ice (krev'ls), n. A crack; 
a cleft. 

Crew (kr66), n. The company of 
a ship : — p. prf. of crow. 

*Crew-el (kr66'il), n. Yarn 
twisted and wound on a knot 
or ball. 

Crib (krlb), n. A rack or manger; 
a frame for a child's bed : — v. t., 
to shut up ; to confine;, to steal. 

*Crib'bing, p. prs. 

Crib-bed (krlbd), p. prf. 

*Crib-bage (krlb'bije), n. A game 
at cards. 

Crib-ble (krib'bl), n. A sifter 
or screen. 

Crick (krlk), n. Noise of a door; 
a painful stiffness in the neck. 

Crick-et (krlk'kit), n. An insect; 
a sport ; a low seat or stool. 
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*Cri-er (krl'ur), n. The officer 
whose business is to make proc 
lamation ; one who cries goods. 
Crime (kiime), n. An act contrary 
to law ; an offense ; a great fault. 
J^* A crime is a violation of 
human, vfCE of moral, sin of 
Divine law. Forgery is a 
crime, drunkenness a vice ; 
they are both sins. Crimes 
are particular, vices habitual, 
acts committed; sins are either 
particular or habitual acts, 
omitted or committed. The 
degree of iniquity attached to 
a crime or a vice varies with 
the time, place, and character 
of the act; but every sin, un- 
der all conditions, bears the 
same stamp of guilt and enor- 
mity. Crabbe. 
Crim-i-nal (krlm'e^nal), a. Faulty, 
guilty ; involving crime : — «., a 
person guilty of a crime. 
^CRiM-i-NAL-i-TrOkrlm-e-nal'eHe) 

n. Guilt; wickedness. 
Crim-i-nal-ly (krlm'e x nal-le), ad. 

Wickedly, guiltily. 
Crim-i-nate (krim'e v nate), v. t. To 

charge with a crime. 
Crim'i x na-ting, p. prs. [Charge. 
CRiM-i-NA-TiON( x krim-e-na'shun)rc. 
Crim-i-na-to-ry (krlm'e x na-tur- 

Ve), a. Accusing; censorious. 
Crimp (krlmp), a. Crisp, brittle, 
easily crumbled : — v. t., to crisp 
or curl the hair ; to plait. 
Crim-ple (krlm'pl), v. t. To con- 
tract ; to curl ; to corrugate. 
Crim'pling, p. prs. 
Crim-son (krioi'zn), n. Red, some- 
what darkened with blue; a 
deep red color: — a., of a deep 
red color: — v. t., to dye with 
crimson : — v. i., to blush. 
Cringe (krlnje), n. A servile bow, 
mean civility : — v. i, y to bow ; to 
fawn, flatter: — v. t., to shrink, 
contract. 
Crin'ging, p. prs. 



--Cringe-ling (krinje'ling), ) 

Cring-er (krinje'ur), J n ' 

One who cringes. 

Crink-le (kringk'kl), v. i. To run 
in flexures; to wind; to wrinkle, 
bend : — v. t., to mould into ine- 
qualities: — n., a wrinkle, fold, 
sinuosity. 

Crink'ling, p. prs. 

Crip-ple (krip'pl), n. A lame 
person: — v. t., to lame; to make 
lame. 

*Crip'pling, p. prs. 

*Cri-sis (kri'sis), n. The time 
when any affair comes to its 
height; a critical time. [255-21.] 

*Cri-ses (krl'seez), n. pi. 

Crisp (krlsp), a. Curled ; brittle ; 
indented : — v. t., to curl ; to 
twist; to make brittle. 

Cris-pa-tion (kris-pa'shun), ] 

Crisp-ness (krisp'n£s), j n ' 

The act of curling ; the state of 
being curled or crisp. 

Crisp'y, a. See crisp. 

*Cri-te-ri-on (krl-te're'un), n. A 
standard by which any thing is 
judged ; a test ; a measure 

CRI-TE'RI X A, ) , 

Cri-te'ri x ons, J n ' P ' 

Crit-ic (krlt'ik), n. A judge of 
merit in literature and art; a 
connoisseur; a censurer [236-1] : 
— a., relating to criticism, critical. 

*Crit-i-cal (krit'e^kal), a. Exact, 
discriminating; discerning; re- 
lating to criticism ; captious ; in- 
clined to find fault ; relating to 
or producing a crisis; decisive; 
dangerous. [295-1.] 

Crit-i-cal-ly (krlt'e x kal-le), ad. 
In a critical manner; exactly. 

Crit-i-cal-ness (krit'e-kal x nes), n. 
The state of being critical ; 
exactness. 

*Crit-i-cise (krlt'e x slze), v. t. To 
pass judgment upon ; to censure: 
— v. i.j to exhibit beauties and 
blemishes ; to censure : — some- 
times written criticize. [326-11.] 



CRO 



CRO 

n3r, n6t — tube, tub, bull — 611 — p5und — thin, THis. 



CRU 



Crit'i v cis-ing, p. prs. 

Crit-i-cis-er (krlt'e x slz-ur), n. 
One who criticises. 

Crit-i-cism (krlt'e v slzm), n. The 
act or art of judging ; critique ; 
remark, animadversion. [163-24.] 

*Cri-tique (kre-teek'), n. A criti- 
cal examination or remark; the 
science of criticism. 

Croak (kr6ke), v. i. To make a 
noise as a frog, raven, or crow ; 
to murmur ; to forebode evil : — n., 
the cry of a frog, raven, or crow. 

Croak-er (kr6ke'iir), n. One who 
croaks. 

Crock (kr6k), n. An earthen vessel. 

*Crock-er-y (kr6k'ur v re), n. 
Earthenware. 

Croc-o-dile (kr6k'6Mlle or kr6k'- 
6M11), ». A large amphibious 
animal of the lizard kind. 

Cro-cus (kro'kus), n. A flower; 
saffron ; a yellow powder. 

#Cro'cus x es, n. pi. 

Croft (kr6ft), n. A little field ad- 
joining a house. 

Crone (kr6ne), n. An old ewe; an 
old woman. 

Cro-ny (kr6'ne), n. An old ac- 
quaintance ; an associate. 

*Cro'nies, n. pi. 

Crook (kruk or kr6Sk), n. A 
bend, a curve; a bent staff, a 
shepherd's hook; artifice: — v. t„ 
to bend; to make crooked; to 
pervert : — v.i., to bend ; to be bent. 

Crook-ed (kruk'ed or kr66k'ed), 
p. prf. : — a., bent; not straight; 
curving; oblique; perverse. 

Crook-ed-ly (kruk'ed x le or krS6k'- 
§d x le), ad. In a crooked manner. 

Crook-ed-ness (kruk'ed v nes or 
kr&5k'ed x nes), n. Deviation from 
straightness ; curvity ; perverse 
ness. 

Crop (kr6p), n. The craw of a 
bird ; the harvest ; any thing 
cutoff: — v. t., to cut off; to eat 
off ; to mow ; to reap. 

Crop'ping, p. prs. 



Crop'ped (kr6pt), p. prf. 
Crop-Eared (kr&p'eerd), a. 
Having the ears cropped. 

*Cro-si-er (krd'zhe^er), n. The 
pastoral staff of a bishop. 
Cros-let (kr6s'let), n. A small 
cross. 

Cross (kr6s or kraws), n. The 
ensign of the Christian religion ; 
a line or straight body intersect- 
ing another ; misfortune; oppo- 
sition ; hinderance : — a., trans- 
verse ; adverse ; peevish, fretful ; 
contrary : — prp., athwart ; over ; 
from side to side ; across : — v. t., 
to lay or pass athwart ; to sign 
with the cross; to cancel (ap. p. 
— out); to vex; to thwart; to 
embarrass : — v. i., to lie or pass 
athwart. 

Cross'es, n. pi. andjors. t. 3. 

Cross-Bill (kr6s'bll), n. A de 
fendant's bill ; a bird. 

Cross-Bow (kros'bo), n. A weapon 
for shooting arrows. 

Cross-Ex-am-i-na-tion fkr&s- 
§gz x am-e-na'shun), n. Examin 
ation of a witness of one party 
by the opposite party. 

Cross-Ex-am-ine ( x kr6s-§gz-am'- 
in), v. t. To examine a witness 
produced by an opposite party. 

'Cross-Ex-am'in'ing, p. prs. 

*Cross-Grain-ed (kr6s-grand'),a. 
Having the fibres transverse; 
troublesome, vexatious, perverse. 

Crossing, p. prs. : — n., opposition, 
impediment, vexation ; a place 
for passing over. 

Cross'let. See croslet. 

*Cross-ly (kr&s'le), ad. Athwart; 
oppositely, adversely; peevishly. 

Cross-ness (kr&s'ngs), n. Inter- 
section ; peevishness ; ill-nature, 

Cross-Road (kr&s'rode), j 

Cross-Way (kr6s'wa), j 
A path intersecting the chief 
road ; a by-way. 

Cross-wise (kros'wlze), ad. In 

I the form of a cross ; across. 



Crotch (kr6tsh), n. A hook; the 
fork of a tree. 

Crotch'es, n. pi. 

"Crotch-et (kr&tsh'et), n. In 
Music, a quarter note, and marked 
thus [ f ] ; a forked piece of 
wood for support; a whim. 

Crotch'ets, n. pi. Brackets or 
hooks in which words are in- 
cluded [thus]. 

*Crouch (krdutsh), v. i. [prs. t. 
3, crouches.] To stoop low; to 
fawn, cringe. [62-10.] 

Croup (kr66p), n. A disease of 
the windpipe. 

* Croup -ie r (kr&op'eer), n. The 
assistant-chairman at a public 
dinner. 

Crow (kr6), n. A large, black, 
carnivorous bird ; an iron lever ; 
the voice of the cock : — v. i. 
[crowed or crew — crowed], to 
make a noise like a cock ; to va- 
por; to boast; to exult. 

Crowd (kroiid), n. A multitude; 
a throng; the populace: — v. /., 
to fill confusedly ; to press close 
together; to urge: — v. i., to be 
numerous and confused ; to 
swarm. 

Crown (kr5un), n. An ornament 
worn on the head by sovereigns; 
a garland ; a reward ; royalty ; 
the top of the head ; a coin ; 
completion : — v. t., to invest with 
a crown; to dignify; to adorn; 
to reward ; to complete ; to 
terminate. 

Crown' ing, p. prs. : — a., comple- 
ting, lofty : — n., the act of crown- 
ing; the completion. 

Crown-Glass (kr6dn'glas), n. A 
sort of fine window-glass. 

*Cru-ci-al (kr66'she y al), a. Trans- 
verse, intersecting. 

Cru-ci-ate (kr66'she N it), a. Like 
a cross. 

Cru-ci-ate (krSo'she'ate), v. t. To 
torture ; to torment. 

Cru'ci x a-ting, p. prs. 

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CRU 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me, met — pine, pin- 



-n6, move, 



CUB 



*Cru-ci-ble (kr6S'se x bl), n. A 
chemist's melting-pot. 

CRU-ci-Fix(kr66'se N fiks),ft.Arepre- 
sentation of Christ upon the cross, 

#Cru'ci v fix-es, n. pi. 

*Cru-ci-fix-ion (^krdS-se-flk'- 
shun), n. The punishment of 
nailing to a cross ; the death of 
Christ. [345-22.] 

Cru-ci-form (krSd'se^fSrm), a. 
Having the form of a cross. 

Cru-ci-fy (kr66'se x fl), v. t. [prs. 
t. 3, crucifies.] To put to death 
by nailing the hands and feet to 
a cross ; to mortify, torment ; to 
subdue by religion. 

^Cru'ciVi-ed, p. prf. 

Crude (kr&6d), a. Raw; harsh; 
unripe; not well digested; im- 
mature. [129-16.] 

Crude-ly (kr66d'le), ad. Un- 
ripely ; without due preparation. 

Crude-ness (kr66d'nes), ] 

*Cru-di-ty (kr66'de r te), J n ' 
Unripeness ; indigestion. [222-2.] 

Cru'di'ties, n. pi. 

Cru-el (kr66'll), a. Pleased with 
hurting others ; inhuman. 

*Cru-el-ly (kr66'irie), ad. In- 
humanly, barbarously, savagely. 

Cru-el-ty (kr&d!lH&), ft. Inhu- 
manity, savageness, barbarity. 

*Cru'el v ties, n. pi. 

Cru-et (krdo'et), n. A vial for 
vinegar, oil, &c. 

Cruise (kr&Sz), n. A voyage 
without any denned course: — 
v. L, to sail or rove without any 
certain course. 

Cruis'ing, p. prs. 

*Cruis-er (kr66z'ur), n. A person 
or vessel that cruises. 

*Crum ) (krum), n. The soft part 

Crumb J of bread; a fragment; 
a small particle of bread : — v. L, 
to break into crumbs. 

Crum-ble (krum'bl), v. t. To break 
into small pieces : — v. i., to fall 
into small pieces. [65-2.] 

Crumbling, p. prs. 
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*Crum-my (kruin'me), a. Full of 
crumbs; soft. 

Crump (krump), a. Crooked in 
the back ; brittle. 

Crum-ple (kmm'pl), v. t. To 
draw into wrinkles; to rum- 
ple : — v. i.y to shrink up ; to 
contract. 

Crum'pling, p. prs. 

Crup-per (krup'p&r or krup'pur), 
n. A leather to keep a saddle 
right. 

Cru-sade (kr&6-sade'), n. An ex- 
pedition against the infidels of 
the Holy Land. 

Cru-sa-der (kr66-sade'ur), n. One 
employed in a crusade. [126-4.] 

*Cruse (krdds), ft. A small cup; 
a cruet. 

Cru-set (krS6'slt), ft. A gold- 
smith's melting-pot or crucible. 

Crush (krush), v. t. To squeeze; 
to press with violence ; to sub- 
due ; to beat down, depress : — 
n., a violent collision ; a rushing 
together. 

Crush'es, n. pi. and£>rs. t. 3. 

Crust (krust), n. Any shell, or 
external coat; an incrustation; 
the case of a pie ; the hard part 
of bread : — v. t., to envelop ; to 
cover with a hard case : — v. i., to 
gather or contract a crust. 

*Crus-ta-ceous (krus-ta'shus), a. 
Shelly; with joints like lobsters. 

Crus-ta-tion (krus-ta'shun), n. 
An adherent covering; incrus- 
tation. 

Crust-i-ly (krust'e^l^), ad. Peev- 
ishly, snappishly. 

*Crust-i-ness (krust'eWs), w. 
The quality of a crust; peev- 
ishness. 

Crust-y (krust'e), a. [crustier 
— crustiest.] Covered with a 
crust; morose, snappish, surly. 

Crutch (krutsh), w. A support 
used by cripples : — v. t., to sup- 
port on crutches. 

Crutch'es, n.pl. smdprs. t. 3. 



Cry (krl), v. i. To call aloud; to 
exclaim ; to utter lamentation ; 
to weep, shed tears : — v. t., to 
proclaim, to make public : — n., a 
shriek, scream; weeping; clam- 
or ; proclamation ; importunate 
call; yell. 

*Cries, ft. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Cry'ing, p. prs. : — n., clamor : — 
a., great, notorious. 

Cri'ed, p. prf. 

-Crypt (kript), n. A subterranean 
cell or cave ; a grave. 

*Cryp-tog-ra-phy (krip-t6g'gra- 
Ye), ft. The art of writing in se- 
cret characters. 

Cryp-tog'ra x phies, ft. pi. 

*Crys-tal (kris'tal), n. A regular 
solid body; a superior kind of 
glass; the glass of a watch- 
case : — a., consisting of crystal ; 
transparent. 

*Crys-tal-line (kris'tariine or 
kris'tariin), a. Consisting of 
crystal ; bright,clear,transparent. 

*Crys-tal-li-za-tion (krls N tal-le- 
za'shun), n. Congelation into 
crystals. 

*Crys-tal-lize (krls'taflize), v. t. 
To cause to congeal in crystals: 
— -v. i.> to be converted into 
crystals. 

Crys'tal^li-zing, p. prs. 

Cub (kub), n. The young of a beast 
(generally of a bear or fox). 

*Cu-ba-tor-y (ku'ba x tur-re), a. 
Recumbent, lying down. 

Cu-ba-ture (kii'baHshure), n. The 
finding of the cubical contents. 

Cube (kube), n. A solid contained 
by six equal square faces ; the 
product of a number multiplied 
twice into itself. 

Cube-Root (kube'r66t), n. A 
number which multiplied twice 
into itself will produce a given 
number. 

Cu-bic (ku'bik), | a. Hav- 

Cu-bi-cal (ku'be^kal), J ing the 
form of a cube. 



CUF 



CUL 



n8r, n&t — tube, tub, bull — 611 — pound — th'm, this. 



CUN 



*Cu-bi-cal-ly (ku'be'kal-le), ad. 
In a cubical method. 

Cu-bi-cal-ness (ku'be-kaTnes), n. 
The state of being cubical. 

Gu-bic-u-lar (ku-blk'u v lar), a. 
Belonging to a chamber. 

Cu-bi-form (ku'beYdrm), a. Cube- 
shaped. 

Cu-bit (ku'blt), n. A measure of 
about eighteen inches ; the fore- 
arm. 

*Cu-bi-tal (ku'beHal), a. Con- 
taining the length of a cubit. 

Cu-boid (ku'bdid), { 

*Cu-boid-al (ku-b61d'al), J 
Resembling a cube. 

*Cuck-oo (kuk'k66), n. A bird. 

*Cu-cum-ber (ku'kum x bur or kdu'- 
kum x bur), n. A plant and its 
fruit. 

Cud (kud), n. Food reposited in 
the first stomach of ruminating 
animals, in order to be chewed 
again ; something chewed. 

Cud-dle (kud'dl), v. i. To lie close. 

Cud'dling, p. prs. 

Cud-dy (kud'de), n. A small cabin 
or cook-room in a ship ; a three- 
legged stool ; a fish. 

Cud^dies, n. pi. 

Cudg-el (k&dj'il), n. A stick to 
strike with : — v. L, to beat. 

Cudg'el^ing, ) 

*Cudg'el v lisg, J ^ r *' 

Cudg'el-ed, ) * 

*CuDG'ELL-ED, \ P' PV* 

Cudg-el-er ) n »,.. m ,» N 

*CUDG-EL-LER j (^d.) 'Mr), »• 

One who cudgels another. 

*Cue (ku), n. The end or tail of a 
thing ; a hint, intimation ; a rod 
used in playing billiards, a queue. 

*Cuer-po (kwer'p6), n. The state 
of being without the outer gar- 
ments ; the body. 

Cuff (kuf ), n. A blow with the 
fist; a box; a stroke; part of a 
sleeve: — v. i., to fight; to scuf- 
fle: — v. u, to strike with the fist; 
to beat. 



*Cui-rass (kwe-ras' or kwe'ras), 
n. A breastplate. 

Cui'rass-es, n. pi. 

*Cui-ras-sier ( y kwe.-ras-seeV), n 
A soldier in armor. 

*Cuish (kwls), n. Armor for the 
thighs. 

Cuish-es (kwls'lz), n. pi. 

*Cu-li-na-ry (ku'le x na-re),a. Re- 
lating to cookery or the kitchen. 

Cull (kul), v. t. To select from 
others. 

*Cul-len-der (kul'lenMur), 11. A 
strainer ; a sieve : — formerly 
spelled COLANDER. 

Cul-ler (kul'lur), n. One who 
chooses or culls. 

*Cull-ion (kul / yun),n.Ascoundrel. 

Cul-ly (kul'le), n. A man jilted 
or imposed upon ; a dupe : — v. I. 
to jilt, befool, dupe. 

Cul'lies, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Culm (kulm), n. A stem of grass ; 
a fossil coal. 

*Cul-mi-nate (kul'me^nate), v. 
To be in the meridian; to reach 
the highest position. 

Cul'miVa-ting, p. prs. 

CuL-Mi-NA-TioN( x kul-me-na'shun), 
n. The transit of a planet through 
its meridian; highest position; 
act of culminating. 

*Cul-pa-bil-i-ty ( x kul-pa-bil'le- 
v te), n. Blamableness ; faultiness, 

Cul-pa-ble (kul'pa^bl), a. Crimi- 
nal, blamable, guilty. 

Cul-pa-ble-ness (kul'pa-bl x nes), 
n. Blamableness, guilt. 

Cul-pa-bly (kul'pa x ble), ad.Blam- 
ably, guiltily. 

Cul-prit (kul'prlt), n. A man ar- 
raigned for crime ; a criminal. 

Cul-ti-vate (kul'teVate), v. t. To 
improve by tillage, care, or 
study ; to till, dress, improve ; to 
polish. [223-2.] 

Cul'tiVa-ting, p. prs. 

Cul-ti-va-tion ( x kul-te-va'shun), 
n. The act of tilling; tillage, 
improveinent,refinement,culture. 



Cul-ti-va-tor (kul'teVa-tur), n. 
One who cultivates ; a farmer. 

Cul-ture (kul'tshur), n. The 
act of cultivating and the im- 
provement resulting from it 
[301-1] :— v. t., to cultivate, till, 
improve. 

Cul-ver-in (kul'vurln), n. A 
long, slender cannon. 

Cul-yert (kul'vurt), n. An arched 
drain or passage under ground. 

*Cum-bent (kum'bent), a. Lying 
down; recumbent. 

Cum-ber (kum'bur), v. t. To em- 
barrass ; to crowd or load so as 
to obstruct; to encumber. 

Cum-ber-some (kum'bur^sum), a. 
Burdensome, unwieldy. 

Cum-ber-some-ly (kum'buVsum- 
le), ad. So as to encumber. 

Cum-ber-some-ness (kdm'bur- 
x sum-nes), n. The quality of be- 
ing cumbersome ; encumbrance. 

*Cum-brance (kum'branse),n. Im- 
pediment, burden, hinderance. 

Cum'bran^ces, n. pi. 

*Cum-brous (kuin'brus), a. Bur- 
densome, heavy. [136.] 

*Com-frey ) (kum'fre), n. A me- 

Cum-frey J dicinal plant. 

*Cum-in (kum'ln), n. An aro- 
matic plant. 

Cu-mu-late (ku'nnYlate), v. t. To 
heap together; to accumulate. 

Cu'muYa-ting, p. prs. 

Cu-MU-LA-TiON( > ku-mu-la , shun),n. 
The act of heaping together. 

Cu-mu-la-tive (ku'mu y la-tlv), a. 
Augmenting by addition. 

*Cu-ne-al (ku'ne'al), ) 

*Cu-ne-ate (kiYnelfc), J a ' 
Shaped like a wedge. 

Cu-ne-a-ted (ku'ne v a-t^d),a. Made 
in form of a wedge. 

*Cu-ne-i-form (ku'ne-e^rm), ) 

Cu-ni-form (ku'neYdrm), ) 

a. Formed like a wedge. 

Cun-ning (k&n'ning), a. Skilful ; 
artful, subtle, sly, crafty: — ;/., 
artifice, skill, craft, slvness. 
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CUR 



CUR 

Fate, far, fall, fat— me, mSt— pine, pin- 



-n6, move, 



CUR 



*Cun-ning-ly (kun'ning^e), ad. 
Artfully, slyly, craftily. 

Cun-ning-ness (kun'ningWs), n. 
Deceitfulness, slyness, artifice. 

Cup (kiip), n. A drinking-vessel ; 
a draught; part of a flower:— 
v. t., to draw blood by scarifi 
cation. 

Cup'ping, p. prs. : — n., a mode of 
drawing blood. 

*Cup-ped (kupt), p. prf. 

Cup-bear-er (kup' x bare-ur) ; 
One who serves out liquors at a 
feast. 

*Cup-board (kub'burd or kup' 
b6rd), n. A shelf or closet for 
ware or provisions. 

*Cu-pel (ku/pel),n. A refining-cup. 

*Cu-PEL-LA-TioN( x ku-pel-la A shun), 
n. The act of refining metals. 

*Cu-pid-i-ty (ku-pld'e x te), n. In- 
ordinate desire, unlawful longing. 

*Cu-po-la (ku'p6 v la), n. A dome. 

Cup-per (kup'pur), n. One who 
cups ; a scarifier, a bleeder. 

Cup-ping-Glass (kup'plngVlas), 
n. A cup-shaped glass used in 
drawing blood. 

*Cu-pre-ous (ku'pre^us), a. Con- 
sisting of copper ; coppery. 

*Cu-PRiF-ER-ous(ku-prif'er v us),a. 
Producing copper. 

*Cu-pule (ku'ptile), n. The cup 
of the acorn, &c. 

Cur (kur), n. A degenerate dog ; 
a snappish, mean man. 

*Cu-ra-ble (ku'ra N bl), a. Admit- 
ting of a remedy, remediable. 

Cu-ra-ble-ness (ku'ra-brnSs), n. 
The state of being curable. 

*Cu-ra-cy (ku'ra'se), n. The 
office of a curate ; curateship. 

#Cu'ra x cies, n. pi. 

Cu-rate (ku'rit), n. A clergyman 
hired to perform the duties of an- 
other ,* a parish priest. 

*Cu-rate-ship (ku'rlt^shlp), «. A 
curacy. 

Cu-ra-tive (ku'raHiv), a. Having 
power to cure. 
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*Cu-ra-tor (ku-ra'tur), n. One 
who has the care and superin- 
tendence of any thing; a guar- 
dian, trustee. 

Curb (kurb), n. Part of a bridle ; 
restraint, opposition ; a frame 
round the mouth of a well or at 
the border of a pavement : — v. L, 
to guide a horse with a curb ; to 
restrain ; to check ; to bridle ; to 
lay a cuft. [151-7.] 

Curb-less (kurb'les), a. Incapable 
of restraint. 

*Cur-cu-li-o (kur-ku'le v 6), n. An 
insect that injures fruits. 

Curd (kiird), n. The coagulated 
part of milk : — v. t., to turn to 
curds; to cause to coagulate 
or curdle. 

Cur-dle (kur'dl), v. i. To coagu- 
late ; to concrete [369] : — v. t. y to 
cause to coagulate; to curd. 

Cur'dling, p. prs. 

Cur-dy (kuVde), a. Full of curds ; 
concreted; coagulated. 

Cure (kure), n. Remedy (ap. p. 
— for) ; act of healing ; the ben 
efice or employment of a curate : 
— v. t., to heal (ap. p. — of), re- 
store to health ; to remedy ; to 
preserve from corruption, to salt, 
dry, smoke, or pickle. 

Cu'ring, p. prs. 

Cure-less (ktire'l^s), a. Without 
cure, irremediable. 

Cu-rer (ku'riir), n. One who cures. 

*Cur-few (kiir'fu), n. An even- 
ing bell, a signal for extinguish- 
ing lights. 

Cu-ri-os-i-ty ( N ku-re-6s'eHe), 
Inquisitiveness; nicety; a sight; 
a rarity. [54-23.] [221-20.] 

-^Cu-ri-osVties, n. pi. 

*Cu-ri-o-so ( x ku-re-6's6), n. A 
person who delights to see or 
hear of rare things ; a virtuoso. 

'Cu-ri-o'sos, n. pi. 

Cu-ri-ous (ku're'us), a. Singular, 
rare ; nice ; inquisitive, prying. 
[55-9.] [200-8.] 



Cu-Ri-ous-LY(ku , re^us-le),arf.With 
nice care and skill ; inquisitively. 

*Cu-ri-ous-ness (ku'reMs-nes), n. 
Nicety ; inquisitiveness. 

Curl (kurl), n. A ringlet of hair; 
undulation, wave, flexure: — v. L, 
to turn the hair in ringlets ; to 
twist; to hurl stones on ice: — 
v. i., to shrink into ringlets; to 
rise in waves. 

*Cur-lew (kur'lu), n. A waterfowl. 

*Cur-li-ness (kur'leWs), n. The 
state of being curly. 

Cur-ly (kur'le), a. Having curls. 

*Cur-mud-geon (kur-mud'jun), n. 
A surly miser; a niggard; a 
churl. 

* Cur-rant (kur'ran or kur'ran t), 
n. A shrub and its fruit. 

*Cur-ren-cy (kur'reVse), n. Cir- 
culation, general reception ; con- 
stant flow ; money, or what 
passes for it. 

*Cur'ren v cies, n. pi. 

* Cur-rent (kur'rent), a. Gene- 
rally received ; passable ; pass- 
ing ; popular : — n., a running 
stream; course. f 

Cur-rent-ly (kur'rentfle), ad. In 

a constant motion; generally; 

with general reception. 
Cur-rent-ness (kur'rent^nes), n. 

Circulation ; general reception. 
*Cur-ri-cle (kur're'kl), n. An 

open two-wheeled chaise. 
*Cur-ri-er (kur'reMr), n. A 

dresser of leather. 
Cur-rish (kiir'rlsh), a. Like a 

dog ; quarrelsome ; - snappish ; 

brutal. 
*Cur-rish-ly (kur'rlsh^le), ad. 

Snarlingly, brutally. 
Cur-rish-ness (kur'rlshWs), n. 

Churlishness, moroseness. 
Cur-ry (kur're), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 

curries.-] To dress leather ; to 

rub and clean ; to flatter. 
Cur'ri-ed, p. prf. 
*Cur-ry-comb (kur're'k6me), n. 

A comb for cleaning horses. 



CUR 



CITS 
nor, nSt— tube, tub, bdll — Ml— pound— thin, this. 



CYC 



Curse (kurse), v. U [cursed or[CuR-VET (kur-vef or kur'vet), v. i. 
CURST — cursed or curst.] To To leap, bound, frisk [66-18]: — 



wish evil to ; to execrate ; to tor- 
ment ; to afflict : — v. i. } to utter 
imprecations : — n., execration ; 
imprecation,- malediction; tor- 
ment, affliction. 

Curs'ing, p. prs. 

*Cur-sed (kur'sed;, a. Under a 
curse; deserving a curse; exe- 
crable, detestable. 

Cur-sed-ly (kur'sed^le), ad. Mis- 
erably, shamefully, vilely. 

Cur-sed-ness (kur'se^fnSs), n. The 
state of being under a curse. 

Curs-er (ktWur), n. One who 
utters curses. 

*Cur-si-tor (kur'seHur), «. A 
clerk in Chancery. 

Cur-sive (kur'slv), a. Running, 
rapid. 

Cur-so-ri-ly (kur's6 N re-le), ad. 
Hastily, carelessly. 

*Cur-so-ri-ness (kur's6Ve-nes),w. 
Hastiness, slight attention. 

*Cur-sor-y (kur'surVe), a. Inat- 
tentive; hasty, quick; slight. 

Curst, pst. t. and p. prf. of curse. 

Curt (kurt), a. Short, uncourteous. 

Cur-tail (kur-tale'), v. t. To cut 
off; to shorten; to abridge. 

Our-tail-ment (kur-tale'mSnt), «. 
Abridgment ; retrenchment. 

*Cur-tain (kur'tin), n. A cloth 
used to conceal a bed, window, 
or stage; a wall between two 
bastions: — v. t., to inclose with 
curtains. 

Curt'sy. See courtesy. 

Cur-va-ted (kur'va'ted), a. Bent. 

Cur-va-tion (kur-va'shun), n. 
The act of bending or crooking. 

Cur-va-ture (kur'vaHshur), n. 
Crookedness, curve, flexure. 

Curve (kurv), a. Crooked, bent, 
inflected : — n., any thing bent ; 
a flexure or crookedness ; an arc 
or part of a circumference : — v t t. } 
to bend ; to crook, inflect. 

Cur'ving, p. prs. 



a leap, bound, frolic. 

*Cur-vet'ting, j 

Cur'vet^ing, ) P> P r ' 

*Cur-vet'ted, j /. 

Cur 'vetoed, ^ P' P r f' 

*Cur-vi-lin-e-al ( N kur-ve-lln'e- 
^al), a. Composed of one 
more curved lines. 

Cur-vi-lin-eab ( N kur-ve-lln'yar or 
v kur-ve-lln'e x ar), a. See curvi- 
lineal. 

*Cur-vi-ty (kur'veHe), n. Crook- 
edness, curvature. 

Cur'vi^ties, n. pi. 

*Cush-at (kush'lt), n. The ring- 
dove or wood-pigeon. 

*Cush-ion (kush'in), n. A pillow 
for a seat ; a soft pad : — v. t., 
to furnish with cushions. 

Cush-ion-ed (kiish'lnd), p. prf. : 
— a., furnished with, or seated 
on, a cushion, 

Cusp (kusp), n. The horns of the 
moon, point of a spear, &c. 

*Cus-pi-dal (kus'peMal), a. End- 
ing in a point, pointed. 

Cus-tard (kus'turd), n. A food 
made of eggs, milk, and sugar. 

*Cus-to-di-an (kus-t6'de'an), n. 
A keeper ; a curator. 

*Cus-to-dy (kus'td v de), n. Im- 
prisonment; guardianship, care. 

Cus-tom (kus'tum), n. Fashion, 
habit, usage; patronage; duty 
on exports or imports [25-27] 
[163] : — see habit. 

Cus-tom-a-ble (kus'tum N a-bl), a. 
Common ; subject to duties. 

*Cus-tom-a-ri-ly (kus'turu x a-re- 
x le), ad. Habitually, commonly. 

Cus-tom-a-rt-ness (kus'tuin y a-re- 
N nes), n. Frequency ; com- 
monness. 

Cus-tom-a-ry (kus'tum^a-re), a. 
Conformable to custom ; habit- 
ual ; accustomed ; usual. [149-5.] 

Cus-tom-er (kus'tum x ur), n. An 
accustomed buyer, dealer. „ 



Cus-tom-House (kus'tum^hduse), 
n. A house where duties on 
imports and exports are collected. 

Cut (kut), v. t. [cut — cut.] To 
penetrate with an edged instru- 
ment; to hew; to carve; to di- 
vide; to intersect; to avoid: — 
v. i., to make use of an edged 
tool; to be divided; to pass 
through : — n., an incision ; a 
wound; sarcasm; a shred; a 
passage by which an angle is 
cutoff; a picture; form, shape. 

Cut'ting, p. prs. : — n., a piece cut 
off; a branch ; a cutlet : — a., se- 
vere, sarcastic. 

*Cu-ta-ne-ous (ku-ta'ne^us), a. 
Relating to the skin ; cuticular. 

*Cu-ti-cle (ku'te'kl), n. The 
outermost skin; scarf-skin, or 
epidermis ; a thin skin. 

Cu-tic-u-lar (ku-tlk'ti x lar), a. Be- 
longing to the skin. 

Cut-lass (kut'las), n. A broad, 
curved sword. 

*Cut'lass n es, n. pi. 

Cut-ler (kut'lur), n. One who 
makes cutting instruments. 

Cut-ler-y (kut'liirVe), n. The 
business or goods of a cutler. 

Cut-let (kut'let), n. A slice of 
meat ; a steak ; a chop. 

Cut-ter (kut'tur), n. That which 
cuts; a swift-sailing vessel. 

Cut-Throat {but' thrbte) , n. A 
ruffian; a murderer; an assas- 
sin: — a., cruel, inhuman, bar- 
barous. 

Cut-Wa-ter (kut/wa-tur), n. The 
fore-part of a, ship's prow. 

*Cy-cle (sl'kl), n. A circle; a 
round of time. 

*Cyc-li-cal (slk'le v kal), a. Re- 
lating to a cycle. 

Cy-cloid (si'kloid), n. A geomet- 
rical curve. 

*Cy-clo-pe-an ( v sl-kl6-pe'an), ) 

Cy-clop-ic (sl-kloplk), \ 

a. Pertaining to the Cyclops; 
colossal; terrific. 

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CYP 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me, m6t — pine, pin — n&, more, 



CZA 



*Cy-clo-pe-di-a J Csi _ kl6 . pe ^de^) 

Cy-clo-p^e-di-a J v p ; 

n. A dictionary of arts and 
sciences ; an encyclopedia. 

*Cy-clops (sl'kl6ps), n. sing, and 
pi. In Mythology, a one-eyed 
giant who assisted in making 
thunderbolts. [365-22.] 

*CYG-NET(slg , n§t),w.Ayoung swan. 

*Cyl-in-der (sil'lnNttr), n. A 
roller ; a body of uniform length 
and breadth contained by one 
spherical and two flat surfaces. 

Cy-lin-dric (se-lin'drlk), "I 

Cy-lin-dri-cal (se-lin'dre^kal), j 
a. Having the form of a cylinder. 



*Cym-bal (sim'bal), n. A musical 
instrument. 

Cyn-i-cal (sin'e'kal), a. Having 
the qualities of a dog ; churlish, 
snarling, satirical. [242-11.] 

*Cyn-ic (sin'lk), n. A philosopher 
of the snarling sort; a follower 
of Diogenes ; a snarler : — a., 
churlish, snarling, cynical. 

*Cy-no-sure (sl'n6 N shure or sin'- 
6 x shure), n. The northern con- 
stellation (Ursa Minor) which 
contains the polar star; centre 
of attraction ; guide. 

Cy-pher. See cipher. 

*Cy-press (sl'pr^s), n. An ever- 



green tree ; an emblem of 
mourning. 

Cy'press n es, n. pi. 

Cy-prus (sl'prus), n. A thin, trans- 
parent, black stuff. 

*Cyst (sist), n. A bag or sac con- 
taining morbid matter. 

Cyst-ic (slst'ik), a. Relating to 
a cyst. 

*Czar (zar), n. The title of the 
Emperor of Russia. 

*Cza-ri-na (za-re'na), n. The title 
of the Empress of Russia. 

*Czar-o-witz (zar'6Vltz), n. 
The title of the Czar's eldest 
son. 



BAC 

D(dee), n. The fourth letter 
and third consonant is a 
dental and mute. The name is 
written Dee, and the plural Dees. 
It is much used as an abbrevia- 
tion ; thus, D.D. stand for divin- 
itatis doctor (doctor of divinity), 
B.V. for Deo volente (God will- 
ing), B.G. for Dei gratia (by the 
grace of God), B. or d. for dena- 
rius (a penny) ; and, as a nume- 
ral, it has been made to repre- 
sent 500, because it is the ini- 
tial of dimidium mille (half a 
thousand). 

Bab, v. t. To strike gently with 
the hand or something soft: — 
n., a small, moist lump ; a gen- 
tle blow; an adept; a small, 
flat fish. 

Bab'bing, p. pre. 

Bab'bed, p. prf. 

Bab-ble (dab'bl), v. t. To smear, 
daub; to wet: — v. i., to play 
in water ; to tamper ; to dip 
slightly. 

Bab'bling, p. prs. 

Bab-bler (dab'blur), n. One who 
dabbles or meddles. 

Bace (dase), n. A small river-fish. 
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BAG 

*Bac-tyl (dak'til), n. A poetical 
foot of three syllables, the first 
long and the others short. 

*Bac-tyl-ic (dak-til'lk or dak'- 
tillk), a. Relating to the dactyl. 

Bac-tyl-ist (dak'tillst), n. One 
who writes flowing verse. 

Bac-tyl-ol-o-gy ( v dak-til-6lWje), 
n. The art of conversing by the 
hands. 

*Baf'f6 v d!l, n. A plant that has 
a lily-flower ; the narcissus. 

Bag-ger (dag'gur), n. A short 
sword, a poniard; the obelisk, 
as f f ]. 

Bag-gle (dag'gl), v. t. To trail 
through mire or water; to draggle. 

Bag'gling, p. prs. 

Bag-gle-tail (dag'glHale), a. Be- 
mired, bespattered. [199-1.] 

*Ba-guerre-i-an (da-geVre'an), 
a. Relating to daguerreotypes, 
or to Da guerre, the inventor of 
them. 

*Ba-guerre-o-type (da-ger'6- 
\lpe), n. A likeness taken by 
means of a camera-obscura upon 
a metal made sensitive to the 
action of light : — v. t, to take da- 
guerreotypes: — see photograph. 



BAL 

Ba-guerre-o-typ-ic (da^ger-o- 
tip'ik), a. Relating to daguerre- 
otypes. 

Ba-guerre-o-typ-ist (da^r-6- 
tlp'lst), n. One who takes da- 
guerreotypes. 

*BAH-LiA(da , le > a,daae r a,ordaae r a) 
n. A plant and its flower. 

*Bai-ly (da'le), a. Happening 
every day; diurnal: — ad., every 
day, very often. 

*Bain-ti-ly (dane'te x le), ad. Ele- 
gantly, delicately, fastidiously. 

Bain-ti-ness (dane'te^nes), n. 
Belicacy, nicety ; squeamishness. 

Bain-ty (dane'te), a. [daintier 
— -daintiest.] Belicate, nice, 
squeamish : — n.,a delicacy: — ad., 
daintily. [356.] 

Bain'ties, n. pi. 

Bai-ry (da're), n. A place where 
butter and cheese are made. 

*Bai'ries, n. pi. 

*Bai-sied (da'zed), a. Full of 
daisies. 

*Bai-sy (da'zS), n. A flower. 

Bai'sies, n. pi. 

Bale, n. A vale, a valley. 

-Bal-li-ance (dal'le N anse), n. Act 
of fondness ; a toying 



DAM 



DAN 

n5r, n6t — tube, tub, bull — 611 — pMnd — thin, THis. 



DAS 



*Dal-li-er (dal'leNlr), n. A tri- 

fler; a fondler. 
Dal-ly (dal'le), v. i. [prs. t. 3, 

dallies.] To trifle; to frolic; 

to exchange caresses; to delay. 
Dal'li-ed, p. prf. 
Dam, n. A mother of brutes ; a 

mole or bank to confine water : 

— v. t., to confine, shut up water 

by moles or dams. 
*Dam'ming,.^>. prs. 
*Dam'med, p. prf. 
Dam-age (damlje), n. Mischief; 

loss ; hurt or hinderance : — v. U, 

to injure, impair. 
Damages, n. pi. Indemnity for 

injuries. 
Damaging, p. prs. 
*Dam-age-a-ble (dam'lj v a-bl), a. 

Susceptible of hurt. 
Dam-ask (dam'usk), n. Linen or 

silk woven in figures ; a red col- 
or : — v. t., to form flowers upon 

stuffs ; to variegate. 
Dam-ask-in (dam'uskln), n. A 

sabre. 
Dame, n. A lady ; a mistress of a 

family ; a matron. 
*Damn (dam), v. t. To doom to 

eternal torments in a future 

state ; to condemn ; to curse. 
*Dam'ning, p. prs. 
*Dam-ned (dam'nM or damd), p. 

prf. : — a., hateful, detestable ; 

condemned. 
Dam-na-ble (dam'na r bl), a. De- 
serving damnation. 
Dam-na-bly (dam'na^ble), ad. In 

a damnable manner. 
Dam-na-tion (dam-na'shun), n. 

Exclusion from Divine mercy; 

condemnation to eternal punish 

ment. 
Dam-na-tor-y (dam'naHur-re), a. 

Containing condemnation. 
Dam'ned. See p. prf. of damn. 
Dam-nif-ic (dam-nif'ik), a. Pro 

curing loss ; mischievous. 
Dam-ni-fy (dam'ne v fl),v,£. [prs.t.3, 

damnifies.] To injure; to hurt. 



Dam'niVi-ed, p. prf 

Damp, a. Moist ; inclining to wet, 
humid ; dejected : — n., moisture, 
fog; dejection: — v. t., to moist- 
en; to depress; to chill. f 

Damp'en, v. t. To damp, which see. 

Damp'er, n. He or that which 
damps or checks. 

Damp'Ish, a. Somewhat moist. 

Damp'IshVess, n. Slight humidity. 

Damp'ness, n. Moisture. 

*Dam-sel (dam'zel), n. A young 
woman ; a girl. 

Dam-son (dam'zn), n. A small, 
black plum. 

Dance (danse), v. i. To move in 
measure ; to frisk : — v. t., to put 
into a lively motion : — w., a mo- 
tion of one or many in concert. 

Dan'cing, p. prs. : — n., the act of 
stepping or leaping to music. 

Dan-cer (dan'sur), n. One who 
practices the art of dancing. 

Dan-de-li-on ( v dan-de-ll'un), n. 
A plant and its yellow flower. 

Dan-dle (dan'dl), v. t. To shake 
on the knee; to fondle. [263-17.] 

Dan'dling, p. prs. 

Dan'dler, n. One who dandles ; 
a fondler. 

*Dan'druff, n. Scurf on the head. 

Dan-dy (dan'de), n. A fop. 

Dan'dies, n. pi. 

Dan-dy-ism (dan'de^lzm), n. Fop- 
pishness, coxcombry. 

Dan-ger (dane'jur), n. Hazard 
risk, peril, jeopardy. 

Dan-ger-otjs (dane'juVus), a 
Hazardous, perilous. 

Dan-ger-ous-ly (dane'jurMs-le), 
ad. Hazardously, with danger. 

Dan-ger-ous-ness (dane'juVus- 
n^s), n. Danger, hazard, peril. 

Dan-gle (dang'gl), v. i. To hang 
loose ; to hang upon ; to follow. 

Dan'gling, p. prs. 

Dan-gler (dang'glur), n. A man 
that dangles or hangs about 
others. 

Dank (dangk), a. Moist and close. 
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Dap-i-fer (dap'eYiir), n. One who 
serves meat at table. 

Dap-per (dap'pur), a. Little and 
active, neat and nimble. 

Dap-ple (dap'pl), a. Marked with 
various colors, variegated : — v. t. 9 
to streak; to variegate. 

Dap'pling, p. prs. 

Dare, v. i. [durst — dared.] To 
venture ; to have sufficient cour- 
age : — v. t. [dared — dared], to 
challenge ; to defy. 

Da'ring, p. prs. : — a., bold, adven- 
turous, fearless, intrepid. 

Da-red (dard), pst. t. and p. prf. 
of dare {to challenge), and p. prf. 
of DARE {to venture). 

Da-ring-ly (da/rlng N le), mi. Cour- 
ageously, boldly. 

Da'rIng^ness, n. Boldness. 

Dark, a. Without light; blind; 
opaque ; obscure ; gloomy : — n., 
want of light, darkness ; secrecy, 
obscurity. 

Dark-en (dar'kn), v. t. To dim ; 
to make dark: — v. i., to grow 
dark. 

Dark'Ish, a. Somewhat dark. 

Dark'lIng, a. Being in the dark. 

Dark-ly (dark'le), ad. Obscurely, 
blindly, dimly. 

Dark'ness, n. Absence of light; 
opaqueness, obscurity; secrecy; 
wickedness. 

Dark-some (dark'sum), a. Ob- 
scure ; gloomy ; void of light. 

Dar'lIng, a. Favorite ; beloved : 
— n. y a favorite; one much be- 
loved. 

Darn, v. t. To mend holes by imi- 
tating the texture of the stuff. 

Dart, n. A weapon thrown by 
the hand; a spear, javelin: — 
v. t., to throw ; to emit : — v. i., 
to fly as a dart. 

Dash, v. t. To throw; to break 
{ap. p. — against, upon) : to con- 
found, make ashamed ; to min- 
gle ; to sketch in haste {ap. p. — 
in, off)) to obliterate {out): — 
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DAU 



Fate, far, fail, fat- 



DAZ 

-me, m§t- 



-plne, pin — n&, m5ve, 



DEA 



v. i. f to fly off the surface; to 
rush (ap. p. — on, out) ; to strike 
(ap.p. — at): — ?i., collision ; infu- 
sion ; the line [ — ] ; a stroke ;• 
a blow (ap. p. — at) ; an ostenta- 
tious display. 

Dash'es, n. pi. arndprs. t. 3. 

Dash'ing, p. prs. : — a., rushing 
carelessly; precipitate; making 
a dash. 

Dash-board (dash'bord), ) 

Dash-er (d&sh'ur), j 

A board at the front of a vehicle. 

Das'tArd, ft. A coward, a poltroon, 
a craven : — a., cowardly, mean. 

*Das-tard-ly (das'tard v 16), a. 
Cowardly, mean, timorous. 

Da'tI, ft. pi. of DATUM. 

Date, n. The time of an event; 
period, epoch, era; the fruit of a 
palm-tree : — v. t., to note the 
time of an event : — v. i., to be- 
gin ; to reckon ; to be dated. 

Da'ting, p. prs. 

Date'less, a. "Without a fixed 
term or date. 

Da-tive (da'tiv), ft. In Grammar, 
the case that signifies the person 
to whom any thing is given : — a., 
relating to the dative case. 

Da'tum, ft. A truth admitted. 

DA/tI, ft. pi. 

Daub (dawb), v. t. To smear ; to 
paint coarsely ; to flatter grossly : 
— ft., a coarse painting ; plaster. 

Daub'ing, p. prs. : — ft., a daub. 

Daub-er-y (dawb'ur v re), ». A 
daub ; any thing artful. 

Daub'er x ies, ft. pi. 

Daub-y (dawb'e), a. Smeary. 

*Daugh-ter (daw'tur), n. A fe- 
male child or descendant. 

Daugh-ter-in-Law (daw'tur-ln- 
v law), ft. A son's wife. 

Daugh'ters-in-Law, ft. pi. 

Daugh-ter-li-ness (daw'tur r l&- 
nSs), n. The state or conduct of 
a daughter. 

Daugh-ter-ly (daw'turHe), ad. 
Becoming a daughter. 
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Daunt (dant or dawnt), v. t. To 
discourage ; to fright ; to intim- 
idate. [125-8.] 

Daunt-less (dant'l&s or dawnt'- 
l£s), a. Fearless, bold. 

Daunt-less-ly (dant'leVte or 
dawnt'leVle), ad. Fearlessly. 

Daunt-less-ne.ss (dant'leVne's or 
dawnt'leVne's), ft. Fearlessness, 

*Dau-phin (daw'fin), n. The name 
formerly given to the heir-ap- 
parent to the crown of France, 

Dau-phin-ess (daw'fin^s),ft. The 
wife of a dauphin. [267-2.] 

Daw, ft. A bird ; the jackdaw. 

*Daw-dle (daw'dl), v. t. or v, 
To waste time ; to trifle. 

Daw'dling, p. prs. 

Dawn, v. i. To begin to grow light; 
to glimmer ; to open : — n., begin- 
ning, first rise, break of day. 

Dawn'ing, p. prs. : — a., opening 
expanding : — ft., the dawn. 

Day (da), «. The time between 
rising and setting of the sun 
the time from noon to noon or 
midnight to midnight ; twenty 
four hours ; light ; sunshine ; an 
appointed time ; life ; a contest. 

Day-book (da'b66k), n. A daily 
record of business transactions. 

Day-break (da'brake), n. The 
dawn ; the first appearance of day. 

Day-dream (da'dreme), n. A vision 
to the waking senses. 

Day-light (da'llte), n. Light of day. 

Day-Lil-y (da'lire), n. A plant 
and its flower; asphodel. 

Day'-Lil'ies, w. pi. 

Day-spring (da'spring), n. The 
rise of the day ; the dawn. 

Day-star (da'star), n. The morn- 
ing star ; the planet Venus. 

Day-time (da'tlme), ft. The time 
in which there is daylight. 

DIze, v. t. To dazzle : — ft., a stone. 

Daz-zle (daz'zl), v. t. To over- 
power with light or brightness. 
[275-15.] 

*Daz'zling, p. prs. 



*"Dea-con (de'kn), w. One of the 
lower order of clergy; an eccle- 
siastical officer. 

Dea-con-ess (de'kn^s), ft. a. 
female deacon. 

Dea'co^ess-es, ft. pi. 

Dea-con-ry (de'knVe), 1 

Dea-con-ship (de'kn N ship), ) n ' 
The ofiice or dignity of a deacon. 

Dea'con^ries, ft. pi. 

Dead (dSd), a. Deprived of life ; 
inanimate, motionless ; gloomy ; 
tasteless; perfect, as dead level; 
under the power of sin : — ft., the 
depth or time of stillness or 
gloom : — w. pl. f those who have 
died. 

Dead-en (dSd'dn), v. t. To de- 
prive of life or vigor; to make 
vapid or spiritless. 

*Dead-li-ness (d^d'le^nes), w. 
The state of being deadly. 

Dead-ly (dSd'le), a. Destructive, 
mortal : — ad., mortally ; im- 
placably. 

Dead-ness (de'd'ne's), n. Want of 
life or spirit ; vapidness. 

Dead-Reck-on-ing (ded'Y&k-kn- 
^Ing), ft. The estimation of a 
ship's position by log and com- 



Deaf (d3f or deef), a. Wanting 
the sense of hearing. 

*Deaf-en (deffn or de&f'fn), v. t. 
To deprive of the power of 
hearing. 

Deaf-Mute (deTnmte or deef- 
mute), ft. One deprived of hear- 
ing and speech. 

Deaf-ness (deTnSs or deef n^s), ft. 
Want of power to hear. 

Deal (deel), n. A part; a quan- 
tity ; fir or pine timber [223] ; a 
thin plank; act of distributing 
cards: — v. t. [dealt or dealeo 
— dealt or dealed], to distrib- 
ute : to divide ; to dole (out) ; to 
give: — v. i., to traffic; to trans- 
act business ; to act. (ap. p.— 
in, by, with.) 



DEB 



DEB 

n5r, n6t — tube, tub, bull — 611 — pound — thin, this. 



DEC 



Deal'ing, p. prs. : — n., action ; in- 
tercourse ; traffic, business; dis- 
tribution of cards 

Deal-er (deel'ur), n. One who 
deals ; a trader. 

Dean (deen), n. The second dig 
nitary of a diocese ; an officer in 
a college. [198-10.] 

*Dean-er-y (deen'urYe), n. The 
office or residence of a dean 

*Dean'er x ies, n. pi. 

Dean-ship (deen'shlp), n. The 
office and rank of a dean, 

Dear (deer), a. Beloved ; costly ; 
precious : — n., a darling. 

*Dear-born (deer'burn), n. A 
light four-wheeled wagon. 

Dear-ly (deer'le), ad. With great 
fondness ; at a high price. 

Dear-ness (deeYne's), n. Fond- 
ness, love ; costliness. 

^Dearth (d&rth), n. Scarcity; 
want; famine; barrenness. 

Death {d&th), n. The extinction 
of life ; mortality ; manner of dy- 
ing; state of the dead; perdition. 

DEATH-LESs(de : ^/le , s),a. Immortal. 

*Death's-man I (dl^s'man),n. An 

Deaths-man executioner. 

DeathVmen, 

Deaths 

*Death-War-rant (dfifWftr- 
rant), n. An order to execute a 
criminal. 

Death-watch (deWw&tsh), n. An 
insect whose noise is imagined 
to prognosticate death. 

Death'watch x es, n. pi. 

De-bar', v. t. To exclude, hinder, 
preventjdeprive^op.^. — of,from.) 

*De-bar'ring, p. prs. 

* De-bar-red (de-bard'), p. prf. 

De-bark 7 , v. t. To disembark; to 
land from a vessel. 

De-bar-ka-tion ( v de-bar-ka'- 

shun), n. The act of landing 
from a ship. 

De-base', v. t. To bring low ; to 
reduce ; to sink ; to disgrace ; to 
humble ; to adulterate, lessen. 



Vmen, } 7 



De-ba'sing, p. prs. 

De-base'ment, n. The act of de- 
basing; degradation. 

De-bate', n. A personal dispute ; a 
contest; a public discussion, dis- 
putation, controversy : — v. t., to 
controvert; to dispute; to con- 
test: — v. i. y to deliberate, reflect 
on; to dispute, combat. f 

De-ba'ting, p. prs. 

De-b1te'ful, a. Contentious. 

De-ba-ter (de-ba'tur), n. A dis- 
putant; one who debates. [250-7.] 

*De-bauch (de-bawtsh'), v. i. To 
corrupt; to vitiate: — n., intem- 
perance, excess, lewdness. 

De-bauch'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

*Deb-atj-chee (Me'b-aw-shee'), ) 

De-bauch-er (de-bawtsh'dr), J 
n. A drunkard ; a libertine. 

De-battch-er-y (de-bawtsh'ur x re), 
n. The practice of excess ; 
lewdness. 

De-bauch'er^ies, n. pi. 

De-bauch-ment (de-bawtsh'ment), 
n. The act of debauching. 

De-ben-ture (de-ben'tshur), n. A 
writ by which a debt or abate- 
ment of duties is claimed. 

*De-bil-i-tate (de-bire v tate), v. t. 
To make faint; to enfeeble. 

De-bil'i x ta-ting, p. prs. 

De-bil-i-ty (de-bil'le v te), n. Weak- 
ness, feebleness, languor. 

De-bii/i n ties, n. pi. 

Deb'It, v. t. To charge with debt : 
— n. f the debtor side of a leger ; 
debt, money due. 

*Deb-o-nair (M^b-6-nare'), a. Ele- 
gant, civil, gay, sprightly. 

*De-bouch (de-b66sh'), v. i. [prs. 
t. 3, debouches.] To march out 
of a wood or defile. 

*DE-B0TJ-cHURE(Ma-b6S-shure'),n. 
The mouth of a river or strait. 

*De-bris (da-bre'), »• pi- Frag- 
ments of rocks ; rubbish ; ruins. 

Debt (det), n. Due, obligation. 

*Debt-ee (d£t-ee'), n. One to 
whom a debt is due. 



*Debt-or (det'tiir), n. He that 
owes something to another. 

*De-but (da-bu'), n. A first ap- 
pearance, first attempt. 

*Deb-tj-tant (Meb-u-tang'), n. 
One who makes a debut. 

Dec-ade (dek'ad), n. The sum 
often; a space of ten days. 

De-ca-dence (de-ka'd£ns), j 

De-ca-den-cy (de-ka'den N s£), J n ' 
Decline, decay, fall. 

Dec-a-gon (d^k'a^gftn), n. A plane 
figure having ten sides. 

*Dec-a-logue (dek'a^g), n. The 
Ten Commandments. 

De-cam-e-ron (de-kam'e^r6n), n. 
A volume consisting of ten books. 

De-camp (de-kamp r ), v. i. To shift 
the camp; to move off. 

De-camp-ment (de-kamp'ment), n. 
The act of shifting the camp. 

De-cant (de-kanf), v. t. To pour 
off clear and gently. 

De-can-ta-tion (Me-kan-ta'shun), 
n. The act of pouring off clear. 

De-cant-er (de-kant'ur), n. A 
glass vessel for liquor ; one who 
decants. 

De-cap-i-tate (de-kap'e x tate), v. U 
To behead; to decollate. 

De-cap'i v ta-ting, p. prs. 

De-cap-i-ta-tion (de^kap-e'-ta'- 
shun), n. The act of beheading. 

DE-CAR-BON-i-zA-TioN(de v kar-b6n- 
e-za'shun)/i. Act of decarbonizing. 

De-car-bon-ize (de-kar'b6n v lze), 
v. t. To free from carbon. 

De-car'bonVzing, p. prs. 

De-cay (de-ka/), v. i. To lose excel- 
lence; to decline; to decompose; 
to rot [216-19] : — n., consump- 
tion ; decline; decomposition. 

*De-cease (de-sees'), n. Death, 
departure from life : — v. i. y to 
die, to depart from life. [288-14.] 

De-ceas'ing, p. prs. 

*De-ceit (de-seef), n. Fraud : arti- 
fice; acheat; stratagem. [218-14.] 

DE-CEiT-FUL(de-seet'ful), a. Full of 
deceit; fraudulent, fallacious. 
135 



DEC 



DEC 

Fate, far, fill, fat — me, met — pine, pin — n6, mSve, 



DEC 



DE-CEiT-FiJL-LY(de-seet'furie),ac2. 

Fraudulently ; with deceit. 
De-ceit-ful-ness (de-seet'f&l- 

Ws), n. Tendency to deceive. 
*De-ceiv-a-ble ( de-see v'a^bl), a. 

Capable of being deceived. 
*De-ceive (de-seeV), v. t. To 

bring into error; to delude by 

stratagem; to cheat. 
De-ceiv'ing, p. prs. 
De-ceiv-eb (de-seev'ur), n. One 

who leads into error. 
De-cem-ber (de-seWbtir), n. The 

twelfth and last month of the 

year. 

££&** Among the Romans, de 

cember was the tenth month ; 

hence the name. 

*De-cem-vir (de-sem'vur), n. One 

of ten rulers of ancient Rome, 

De-CEM'VI V RI, 



De-cem'virs, 



n. pi. 



De-cem-vi-rate (de-seWveMt), n. 
The dignity and office of the 
decemvirs. 

*De-cen-cy (de'seVse), n. Propri- 
ety, decorum ; modesty. [83-7.] 

De'cen^cies, n. pi. 

*De-cen-na-ry (d£-seVnaV&), n. 
A period or term of ten years. 

De-cen-ni-al (de-seVne'al), a. 
Continuing ten years. 

De-cent (de'sent), a. Becoming, fit. 

De-cent-ly (de'sentfle), ad. In a 
proper manner ; modestly. 

De-cent-ness (de'sent x nes), n. 
Decency, which see. 

De-cep-tion (de-s^p'shun), n. The 
act of deceiving ; cheat, fraud. 

*De-cep-tive (de-sep'tlv), a. 
Tending to deceive ,• deceitful ; 
delusive; fallacious. 

De-charm (de-tsharm'), v. t. To 
counteract a charm; to disen- 
chant. 

*De-cide (de-side'), v. t. To de- 
termine; to settle; to fix the 
event of [100]: — v. i., to con- 
clude; to determine, (ap. p. — 
on, upon.) [381.] 
136 



De-ci'ding, p. prs. 

De-ci'ded,^. prf.: — a.,determined, 
firm ; unequivocal. 

De-ci-ded-ly (de-sl'd^d^le), ad. 
In a determined manner; indis- 
putably. 

De-ci-der (de-si'dur), n. One 
who determines. 

*De-cid-u-ous (d£-sld'juNis), a. 
Falling in autumn, as leaves; 
temporary: — opposed to peren- 
nial and PERMANENT. 

*De-cill-ion (de-sll'yun), a. or n. 
By the French or American 
method of numeration, a number 
expressed by a unit in the thir- 
ty-fourth place; by the English 
method, a unit in the sixty -first 
place. 

De-ci-mal (des'se x mal), a. Num- 
bered by tens: — n., a tenth; a 
decimal fraction. 

De-ci-mal-ly (deVse^mal-le), ad. 
By means of decimals; by tens. 

De-ci-mate (des'se x mate), v. t. To 
tithe ; to take the tenth. 

DecVma-ting, p. prs. 

*De-ci-ma-tion (MeVse-ma'shun), 
n. The act of taking the tenth. 

*De-ci-pher (de-sl'fur), v. t. To 
explain ; to unravel. [55-21.] 

De-ci-pher-er (de-sl'f&r^ur), n. 
One who deciphers. 

De-cis-ion (de-slzh'un), n. Deter- 
mination ; promptness in deci- 
ding; sentence.[82-17.] [334-26.] 

De-ci-sive (de-si'slv), a. Having 
power to determine; conclusive, 
positive. [36-8.] [261-25.] 

De-ci-sive-ly (de-sl'slv^le), ad. 
In a conclusive manner. 

De-ci-sive-ness (de-sl / slv x ne ! s), n. 
The state of being decisive. 
De-ci-sor-y (de-sl'surYe), a. 
Tending to determine or decide. 

Deck (dlk), v. t. To dress; to 
adorn ; to array [139-3] : — n., 
the floor of a ship ; a pack of 
cards. 

Deck'ing, p. prs. : — n. } ornament. 



De-claim (de-k'iame'), v. %. To 
harangue ; to speak as an orator. 

De-claim-er (de-klame'ur), n. 
One who declaims ; an orator. 

DEc-LA-MA-TioN(M^k-la-ma / shun), 
n. A harangue; an exercise in 
speaking ; a speech. 

*DE-CLAM-A-TOR-Y(de-klam'a > tur- 
re), a. Relating to declamation ; 
rhetorical. 

De-cla-ra-ble (de-kla'ra r bl), a. 
Capable of proof. 

Dec-la-ra-tion (Me'k-la-ra'shun), 
n. A proclamation ; an affirma- 
tion; a formal statement. [149-6.] 

De-clar-a-tive (de-klar'aHlv), a. 
Proclaiming ; explanatory. 

*De-clar-a-tor-y (de-klaVaHur- 
re), a. Affirmative, expressive. 

De-clare (de-klare'), v. t. To 
make known, proclaim, publish : 
— v. i. f to make a declaration. 

De-cla'ring, p. prs. 

De-clar-ed-ly (de-klarWle), ad. 
Avowedly; openly. 

*De-clen-sion (de-kleVshun), n. 
The act of declining; degene- 
racy; descent; inflection of nouns 
and pronouns. 

De-cli-na-ble (de-kli'na x bl), a. 
Capable of declension. 

Dec-li-na-tion (Me'k-le-na'shun), 
n. Descent, decay; the act of 
bending ; obliquity ; in Astrono- 
my, the angular distance of a ce- 
lestial body from the equator. 

DE-CLiN-A-TOR-Y(de-klin / aHur-re), 
Avoiding ; turning away. 

De-cline (de-kline'), v. i. To lean 
downwards ; to deviate ; to re- 
fuse; to decay [72-14] [276-5]: 
— v. t., to bend downwards; to 
shun; to refuse; to inflect a 
word : — n., diminution, decay, 
consumption. [32-13.] 

De-cl^ning, p. prs. 

*De-cliv-i-tous (de-kliv'e x tus), ) 

*De-cli-vous (de-kll'vus), f 

a. Sloping ; gradually de- 
scending. 



DEC 



n6r, n&t- 



DEC 
-tube, tub, bull— 611— 



-p6iind — thin, THis. 



DED 



Be-cliv-i-ty (de-kliv've v te), 
Inclination downwards, gradual 
descent, slope. [114-17.] 

^De-cliv'iVies, n. pi. 

De-coct (de-k6kt'), v. t. To pre 
pare by boiling,- to digest. 

De-coc-tion (d6-kok'shun), n. The 
act of boiling ; a preparation or 
extract made by boiling. 

De-col-late (de-kol'late or d£k'- 
6 x late), v. t. To behead. 

De-COl'lA V TING, p. prs. 

*DEC-OL-LA-TioN( x d§k-61-la'shun), 
n. The act of beheading. 

De-col-or-a-tion (de x kul-hir-a'- 
shun), n. Privation of color. 

*De-com-pos-a-ble (Me-k6m-p6s'- 
a x bl), a. Capable of decomposition. 

De-com-pose (Me-k6m-p6ze'), v. t. 
To dissolve or resolve a mixed 
body ; to separate into constituent 
parts ; to analyze ; to rot. 

^De-com-po'sing, p. prs. 

DE-coM-POS-iTE(Me-k6m-p6z'lt),a. 
Compounded a second time. 

De-com-po-si-tion (de r k6m-p6- 
zlsh'un), n. The act of decom- 
posing ; separation into ele- 
ments ; analysis. 

De-com-pound (Me-k6m-p6und'), 
v. t. To compound a second 
time : — a., compounded a second 
time ; decomposite. 

De-com-pound-a-ble fd£-k&m- 
p6und'a x bl), a. Capable of being 
decompounded. 

Dec-o-rate (d£k'6Vate), v. t. To 
adorn, embellish. [55-8.] [267-5.] 

DecVra-ting, p. prs. 

Dec-o-ra-tion (M^k-6-ra'shun), n. 
Ornament, embellishment, gar- 
niture. [65-3.] [182-1.] 

Dec-o-ra-tive (d£k'6-raHiv), a. 
Ornamental. 

DE-co-ROUs(d£-k6'rusorde : k , 6 x rus), 
a. Decent ; suitable to a good 
character; proper; becoming. 

*De-co-rous-ly (de-k6'rus x le or 
dek'6Yus-le), ad. In a becoming 
manner. 



*De-cor-ti-cate (de-k6r'te v kate) 
v. t. To divest of the bark; to 
peel. 

De-cor'ti x ca-ting, p. prs. 

De-cor-ti-ca-tion (de N k6r-te-ka' 
shun), n. The act of strip 
ping off. 

De-co-rum (de-kd'rum), n. De 
cency, propriety, order. [272-25.] 

De-coy (de-k<5e'), v. t. To allure 
into a cage ; to entrap : — n., al 
lurement to mischief; a snare; 
a lure : — a., alluring. 

De-crease (de-kreeV), v. i. To 
grow less ; to be diminished : 
v. t., to make less, diminish : — 
the state of growing less, decay. 

De-creas'ing, p. prs. 

DE-CREAS-iNGr-LY(de-krees'lng > le) 
ad. In a diminishing manner. 

De-cree (de-kree'), v. i. To make 
an edict ; to appoint by edict :— 
v. t, to doom or assign by a de 
cree; to determine, ordain, ap- 
point : — n., an edict ; a law. 
[15-6.] 

*Dec-re-ment (de'kWme'nt), n. 
Decrease, diminution. 

^DE-cREP-iT(de-kr^plt),a. Wasted 
or worn out with age ; weak. 

De-crep-i-tate (de-kr§p'e v tate), 
v. t. or v. i. To crackle in the fire. 

De-crepVta-ting, p. prs. 

De-crep-i-ta-tion (de v kr§p-e-ta r - 
shdn), n. The crackling noise 
occasioned by heat. 

De-crep-i-tude (de-krSp'eHude), 
n. The last stage of decay ; the 
last effects of old age. [158-35.] 

*De-cres-cent (de-kreVse'nt), a. 
Growing less ; decreasing. 

*De-cre-tal (de-kre'tal), a. Ap- 
pertaining to, or containing, a 
decree : — n., a book of decrees 
or edicts. 

De-cre-tive (de-kre'tiv), a. Hav- 
ing power to decree. 

Dec-re-to-ry (de'k'reHur-re), a. 
Judicial; definitive; critical; es- 
tablished by decree. 
12* 



*De-cri-al (de-kri'al), n. Clamor- 
ous censure, noisy condemnation. 

*De-cri-er (de-kri'ur), n. One 
who decries. 

De-cry (de-kri'), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 
decries.] To censure ; to clamoi 
against. 

De-cri-ed (de-kride'), p. prf. 

De-cum-bence (de-kum'blnse), 

*De-cum-ben-cy (de-kum'beVse), 
n. The posture or act of lying 
down. 

De-cum-bent (d£-kum'bent), a. 
Lying down, leaning ; bending. 

*Dec-u-ple (deVu^pl), a. Ten- 
fold : — n., a number repeated ten 
times : — v. t., to repeat ten times. 

De-ctj-ri-on (de-kuWun), n. A 
commander over ten. 

De-cur-rent (d£-kur're 5 nt),a.Run- 
ning or extending downwards. 

De-cur-sion (de-kur'shun), n. Act 
of running down, as a stream. 

*De-cus-sate (de-kus'sate), v. L 
To intersect at acute angles. 

De-cus'sa^ting, p. prs. 

De-cus-sa-tion fd^-kus-sa'shun), 
n. Intersection. 

De-dec-o-rous (de-d§k'6 A rus), c*. 
Disgraceful, reproachful. 

*DED-EN-Ti-TiON(M§d-§n-t!sh'un), 
n. Loss or shedding of the teeth. 

Ded-i-cate (ded'e'kate), v. t. To 
devote; to inscribe; to conse- 
crate [118-1] [226-12] :— a., 
consecrate ; devoted. 

Ded'iVja-ting, p. prs. 

*Ded-i-ca-tion (u£d-evka'shun), 
n. The act of dedicating ; con- 
secration ; an address to a patron. 

*Ded-i-ca-tor (de'd'e^ka-tur), n. 
One who dedicates or inscribes. 

Ded-i-ca-tor-y (de'd'e-kaHur-re), 
a. Composing a dedication. 

De-duce (d6-duse')> v. t. To draw 
from ; to infer ; to derive. 

De-du'cing, p. prs. 

De-duce-ment (de-duse'me ! nt), n. 
The thing deduced; deduction; 
inference. 

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DEF 



*De-du-ci-ble (de-du'se^bl), a. 
Inferable, derivable. 

De-du-cive (de-du'slv), a. Tend- 
ing to deduce ; deductive. 

De-duct (de-dukf), v. t. To sub- 
tract, take away. 

De-duc-tion (de-dtik'shun), n. 
That which is deducted; abate- 
ment ; inference, conclusion. 

De-duct-ive (de-dukt'lv), a. De- 
ducible, inferable. 

DE-DucT-iVE-LY(d^-dukt'lv > le),ac?. 
By deduction or inference. 

Deed, n. Action, exploit ; a writ- 
ing by which the conveyance of 
real estate is witnessed : — v. t. f to 
convey real estate. 

Deem, v. i. To judge; to conclude 
upon. [91-13.] [334-8.] 

Deep, a. Entering far ; far from 
the surface; profound; sagac- 
ious ; politic ; grave ; solemn ; 
base, grave in sound; dark: — 
n.y the sea ; the main ; the most 
still or solemn part. 

Deep-en (dee'pn), v. t. To make 
deep ; to darken : — v. i., to grow 
deep or dark. 

Deep-ly (deep'le), ad. To a great 
depth, profoundly. 

DEEP-MouTH-ED(deep'mduTHd),a. 
Having a hoarse and loud voice. 

Deep'ness, n. Profundity; depth. 

Deer, n. sing. and^Z. An animal 
(hunted for venison). 

Deer, n. pi. 

De'-face (de-fase'), v. t. To de- 
stroy ; to disfigure. 

De-fa'cing, p. prs. 

De-face-ment (de-fase'ment), n. 
Violation, injury, disfigurement. 

De-fa-cer (de-fa'sur), n. One 
who mars or defaces. 

*De-fal-cate (de-fal'kate), v. t. 
To cut off; to take away part. 

De-fal'ca x ting, p. prs. 

Def-al-ca-tion (Mef-al-ka'shun), 
n. Diminution; abatement; a 
breach of trust. 

Def-a-ma-tion (Mef-a-ma'shun), 
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n. Slander, calumny, detrac- 
tion. 

*De-fam-a-tor-y (de-fam'aHur- 
re), a. Calumnious, slanderous. 

De-fame', v. t. To slander; to 
calumniate ; to asperse. 

De-fa'ming, p. prs. 

De-fa-mer (de-fa'mur), n. One 
who slanders or defames. 

De-fatjlt (de-fawlf), n. Omis- 
sion, neglect, failure : — v. i., to 
fail in a contract. 

De-fault-er (de-fawlt'ur), n. One 
who is deficient in duty; one 
who fails to account for public 
money. 

*De-fea-sance (de-fe'zanse), n. 
The act of annulling. 

De-fea-si-ble (de-fe'ze^bl), a. 
Capable of being annulled. 

De-feat (de-feef), n. Overthrow, 
frustration : — v. t., to overthrow, 
frustrate, vanquish, foil. 

Def-e-cate (defecate), v. t. To 
clarify; to purify. 

Def'e v ca-ting, p. prs. 

Def-e-cate (def'e'kit), a. Purged 
from lees; defecated. 

Def-e-ca-tion (Mef-e-ka'shun), n. 
Purification. 

De-fect (de-fe^kf), n. "Want, fail- 
ing ; a fault, blemish. [325.] 

De-fec-tion (de-fek'shun), n. A 
falling away; revolt; apostasy. 
[133.] 

De-fect-ive (de-fekt'lv), a. Full of 
defects, imperfect,faulty. [239-4.] 

De-fect-ive-ly (de-fe'kt'lv^e), ad. 
Imperfectly. 

DE-FECT-iVE-NESS(de-fekt'!v N n^s), 
n. Want, faultiness. 

De-fence 1 (de-fe'nseO, n. A pro- 

*De-fense j tection, guard; vin- 
dication; resistance. 

De-fence-less j ^ fSnse / lga ) 

*De-fense-less J v '* 

a.Unarmed,unguarded;impotent. 

De-fence-less-ness ) (de-fense' 

*De-fense-less-ness j leVnes),n. 
The state of being unprotected. 



De-fend', v. t. To stand in de- 
fense of; to protect; to guard ; 
to vindicate, (ap. p. — ourselves 
against, others from.) 

*De-fend-a-ble (de-fend'a^blj, a. 
Capable of defense. 

*De -fend 'ant, n. He that de- 
fends; the person accused or 
sued ; the appellee in appeal : — ■ 
opposed to plaintiff : — a., 
proper for defense ; making de- 
fense. 

De-fend-er (de-fend'ur), n. A 
champion, vindicator, advocate. 

De-fen-sa-tive (de-fen'sa x tlv), n. 
A defense ; a bandage. 

De-fense. See defence. 

*De-fen-si-ble (de-feVse^bl), a. 
Capable of defense ; justifiable, 
defendable. 

De-fen-sive (de-fen'slv), a. In 
a state or posture for defense ; 
proper for defense : — opposed to 
offensive: — n., safeguard; a 
state of defense. 

DE-FEN-siVE-LY(de-fen'sivMe),<7<:Z. 
In a defensive manner. 

De-fer', v. t. To put off; to de- 
lay ; to prolong ; to postpone ; to 
adjourn : — v. i., to withhold ; to 
refer to. 

De-fer'ring, p. prs. 

*De-fer-red (de-ferd'), p. prf. 

*Def-er-ence (deT eVense), n. A 
yielding to the views or wishes 
of another; respect; submission. 
[381-11.] 

*De-fi-ance (de-fi'anse), n. A 
challenge ; contempt of danger 
or threat. [116-22.] 

*De-fi-cience (de-fish'ense), ) 

*De-fi-cien-cy (de-fish'eVse), j 
n. Defect; failing; imperfec- 
tion ; want. 

De-fi'cien x ces, j j 

De-fi'cien'cies, j n ' P ' 

DE-Fi-ciENT(de-flsh'ent)a. Failing, 
wanting, defective, [ap. p. — in.) 

*De-fi-cient-ly (de-f'ish'entMe), 
ad. In a defective manner. 



DEF 



DEG 

n5r, nSt — tube, tub, bull — 611— 



-pound — thin, THis. 



DEI 



*Def-i-cit (deWslt), n. Want, 
deficiency. 

De-fi'er, n. One who defies. 

De-file', v. *. To make foul or 
impure ; to pollute, corrupt : — 
v. t., to go off, file by file : — n., a 
narrow passage. [38-23] [377-22.] 

De-fi'ling, p. prs. 

De-f1le'ment, n. Pollution. 

De-fi-ler (de-fi'lur), n. One who 
defiles or pollutes. 

De-fi-na-ble (de-fi'na x bl), a. Ca- 
pable of definition ; explainable. 

De-fIne', v. t. To give the sense 
of; to explain ; to circumscribe ,• 
to mark the limit. [381-9.] 

De-fi'ning, p> p^s. 

De-fi-ner (de-fi'nur), n. One who 
defines or describes a thing. 

*Def-i-nite (def'e x nit), a. Cer- 
tain; limited; exact. [139-26.] 
[322-11.] 

Def-i-nite-ly (def'e x nit-le), ad. 
Precisely ; in a definite manner. 

Def-i-nite-ness (def'e x nlt-nes), n. 
Certainty ; limitedness. 

Def-i-ni-tion (Mef-e-nlsh'un), n. 
A short description of a thing 
by its properties ; explanation. 

De-fin-i-tive (de-fln'e x tlv), a. De- 
terminate, express, positive : — n., 
that which defines. 

De-fin-i-tive-ly (de-fin'e x tlv-le), 
ad. Decisively, expressly. 

*De-fla-gra-ble (d£-fla'gra x bl or 
def'la x gra-bl), a. Combustible. 

*Def-la-gra-tion ( x def-la-gra'- 
shun), n. Act of consuming 
by fire. 

De-flect (de-flekt'), v. i. To de- 
viate; to turn aside. 

*De-flec-tion (de-flek'shun), n. 
Deviation; the act of turning 
aside. 

*De-flex-ure (de-flek'shur), n. 
A bending down ; a turning aside. 

*De-flux-ion (de-fluk'shun), n. 
A downward flow of humors. 

DE-Fo-Li-A-TioN(de x f6-le-a / shun)n. 
The shedding or falling of leaves. 



De-f3rm', v. t. To disfigure; to 
mutilate; to distort; to mis- 
shape.f 

De-form'ed,^?. prf. : — a., ugly, dis- 
figured, marred. 

DEF-OR-MA-TioN(M§f-ur-ma , shun), 
n. A disfiguring; a defacing. 

DE-FORM-ED-LY(de^f6rm'ed v le),ad. 
In a deformed manner. 

De-form-ed-ness (de-f6rm'e ! d- 
x nes), n. Deformity, ugliness. 

De-form-i-ty (de-form'e x te), n 
Ugliness, ill-favoredness ; irreg 
ularity, distortion. [171-13.] 

*De-formVties, n. pi. 

De-fraud (de-frawd'), v. t. To 
rob by trick; to cheat, (ap. 
p.— of.) 

De-fraud-er (de-frawd'ur), n. A 
deceiver ; a cheat. 

De-fraud-ment (de-frawd'ment), 
n. The act of defrauding. 

De-fray (de-fra'), v. t. To bear 
the charges of; to pay. 

De-fray-er (de-fra'ur), n. One 
who pays expenses. 

*De-fray-ment (de-fra'ment), n. 
Payment of expenses. 

Deft-ly (dSft'le), ad. Skilfully, 
neatly. 

*De-funct (de-fungkf), a. Dead, 
deceased : — n., a deceased person. 

De-fy (de-fl'), v. t. [prs. t. 3, de- 
fies.] To call to combat; to 
challenge ; to dare ; to brave. 
[355-4.] 

*De-fied (de-flde'), p. prf. 

*De-gen-er-a-cy (de-jen'er x a-se), 
n. A departure from the virtue 
of one's ancestors; meanness. 
[257-13.] 

De-gen-er-ate (de-jen'eVate), v.i. 
To fall from the virtue of ances- 
tors ; to grow worse. 

De-gen'er x a-ting, p. prs. 

*De-gen-er-ate (de-jeVeVit), a. 
Decayed in virtue ; degenerated, 
mean. [54-8.] [269.] 

De-gen-er-ate-ly (de-jen'eYlt- 
le), ad. In a degenerate manner. 



-De-gen-er-a-tion (de x jen-er-a'- 
shun), n. A deviation from the 
virtue of one's ancestors. [238-15] 

Deg-lu-ti-tion (Meg-lu-tish'un), 
n. The act or power of swal- 
lowing. 

Deg-ra-da-tion (Meg-ra-da'shun), 
n. A deprivation of office or 
dignity; degeneracy, baseness. 

De-grade', v. t. To place lower 
in degree; to dishonor; to lessen 
the value of, to debase. [379.] 

De-gra'ding, p. prs. 

De-gra-ding-ly (de-gra'dlng x l£), 
ad. In a depreciating manner. 

De-gree', n. Quality, rank, sta- 
tion; step; measure; propor- 
tion ; the three hundred and six- 
tieth part of a circle ; sixty geo- 
graphical miles; a proportionate 
division of a scale or series ; a 
collegiate title [64-26] [186-15]: 
— see LATITUDE. 

De-hor-ta-tion ( x de-h6r-ta'shun), 
n. Dissuasion. 

*De-i-cide (de'e x side), n. A slayer 
or the slaying of our Saviour. 

De-if-ic (de-lf'ik), 

*De-if-ic-al (de-lf'ik x al), 
Divine ; making divine. 

*De-i-fi-ca-tion (Me-e-fe-ka/- 
shtin), n. The act of deifying. 

*De-i-fi-er J (de'e x fl-ur), n. One 

De-i-fy-er J who deifies. 

De-i-form (de'e x f6rin), a. Of a 
godlike form. 

De-i-fy (de'e x fl), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 
deifies.] To make a god of; to 
adore as God. 

*De'i x fi-ed, p. prf. 

*Deign (dane), v. i. To vouch- 
safe, condescend : — v. t., to per- 
mit, grant. 

De-ism (de'lzm), n. Acknowledg- 
ment of one God, without the re- 
ception of revelation. [deism. 

De'Ist, n. One who adheres to 

*De-ist-i-cal (de-ist'e'kal), ) 

De-ist-ic (de-ist'Ik), j a ' 

Belongingto orcontaining deisin. 
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De-i-ty (de'e v te), n. The Divine 
Being, God, the Godhead; a 
fabulous god or goddess ; a 
divinity. 

^DeYties, n. pi. 

De-ject (de-jSkf), v. t. To cast 
down ; to discourage ; to afflict \ 
to grieve. 

De-ject-ed-ly (d^-jekt'ed r l^), ad, 
In a dejected manner. 

De-ject-ed-ness (de-jekt'ed v nes), 
n. State of being cast down. 

*De-jec-tion (de-jek'shun), n. 
Lowness of spirits, melancholy. 

De-lapse (de-laps'), v. i. To fall 
or glide down. 

De-lap'sing, p. prs. 

De-lay (de-la'), v. t. To defer, 
put off; to hinder, frustrate: — 
v. i., to stop, cease from action : 
— n., procrastination; stay, stop. 

De-lay-er (de-la'ur), n. One who 
delays or defers. 

*Del-e-ble (del'e^bl), a. Capable 
of being effaced. 

De-lec-ta-ble (de-lek'ta^bl), a. 
Pleasing, delightful, pleasant. 

De-lec-ta-ble-ness (de-lek'ta^bl- 
nes), n. Delightsomeness, plea- 
santness. 

De-lec-ta-bly (de-lek'ta x ble), ad. 
Delightfully, pleasantly. 

Delegate, v. t. To send upon 
an embassy; to intrust; to de- 
pute. [260.] 

Del'e x ga-ting, p. prs. 

Del-e-gate (del'e^glt), n. A com- 
missioner, a deputy, a represen- 
tative : — a., deputed, delegated. 

Del'e x ga-ted, p. prf. : — a., com- 
missioned to act for another. 
[48-21.] 

*Del-e-ga-tjon (MSl-e-ga'shun), 
n. The act of delegating ; a put- 
ting into commission; the per- 
sons commissioned. 

De-lete', v. t. To blot out, erase. 

De-le'ting, p. prs. 

#Del-e-te-ri-ous (Mel-e-te're^us), 
a. Deadly, destructive. 
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Delf, n. A mine, a quarry ; earth- 
enware glazed (made at Delft). 

De-l!b'er v ate, v. i. To ponder; 
to consider ; to hesitate. [381.] 

De-lib'er x a-ting, p. prs. 

De-lib-er-ate (de-llb'eYit), a. 
Circumspect, wary, slow. [63.] 
[345-26.] 

De-lib-er-ate-ly (d6-lib'eVit-16), 
ad. Circumspectly, advisedly. - ) 

De-lib-er-ate-ness (de-lib'eVlt- 
nes), n. Circumspection, wari- 
ness, caution. 

De-ltb-er-a-tion (de^lib-er-a'- 
shun), n. Act of deliberating: 
thought; consideration. [148.] 

DE-LiB-ER-A-TivE(de-Hb'eYa-tlv), 
a. Pertaining to deliberation 
apt to consider. 

*Del-i-ca-cy (del'e^ka-se), n 
Daintiness ; softness ; nicety ; 
politeness ; weakness ; scrupu- 
lousness. [159-6.] [192-6.] 

*Del'i x ca-cies, n. pi. 

Del-i-cate (del'e v klt), a. Nice; 
dainty, choice ; soft ; weak. 

Del-i-cate-ly (del'eMdt-le), ad. 
Daintily ; choicely ; politely ; 
effeminately. 

Del-i-cate-ness (del'e x klt-nes), n. 
The state of being delicate. 

*De-li-cious (de-lish'us), a. Del- 
icate, sweet, delightful. [94-38.] 

De-li-cious-ly (de-llsh'us'l£), ad. 
Sweetly ; pleasantly ; delight- 
fully. 

De-li-ciotjs-ness (de-lish'us x nes), 
n. Delight, pleasure, joy. 

! 'DEL-i-GA-TioN(Mel-e-ga'shun),n. 
In Surgery, a binding up. 

De-light (di-llte'), n. Great plea- 
sure ; that which gives great 
pleasure : — v. t., to please : — v. i., 
to have great pleasure in. 

De-light-ful (de-llte'f&l), a. 
Pleasant, charming. 

De-light-ful-ness (de-llte'ful- 
n£s), n. Great pleasure, delight. 

De-light-ful-ly (cU-llte'furie), 
ad. Pleasantly, charmingly. 



*De-ligrt-some (de-llte'sum), a. 

Pleasant, delightful. 
De-light-some-ness (de-lite'sum- 

x nes), n. Pleasantness, delight. 
*DE-LiN'E v ATE, v. t. To draw; to 

design ; to paint, describe. [80.] 
De-lin'e v A-ting, p. prs. 
De-lin-e-a-tton (de x lin-e-a'shun), 

n. The first draught of a thing ; 

an outline ; a sketch ; a descrip- 
tion. [192-8.] 
*De-lin-e-a-tor (deHin-e-a'tur), 

n. One who delineates. 
De-lin-quen-cy (de-llng^kweVse), 

n. A fault, offense, crime. 
*De-lin'quen x cies, n. pi. 
De-lin-quent (de-ling'kwent), a. 

Failing in duty ; faulty : — n., an 

offender. 
*Del-i-quate (del'e N kwate), v. t. 

To melt : — v. i., to be melted. 
DelVqua-ting, p. prs. 
*Del-i-quesce (Mdl-e-kweV ), v. i. 

To become liquid by the absorp- 

tion of moisture from the air. 
*\Del-i-ques'cing, p. prs. 
*Del-i-ques-cence ( N del-e-kweV- 

sense), n. A melting in the air. 
*Del-i-ques-cent (Mel-e-kweY- 

s£nt), a. Becoming liquid in 

the air. 
*De-liq-tji-ate (de-Ilk' we^ate),?;.'?'. 

To deliquesce; to melt. 
De-liq'ui v a-ting, p. prs. 
*De-liq-ui-um (de-lik'we v um), n. 

A melting in the air ; fainting. 
*De-lir-i-ous (de-lir'e^us), a. 

Light-headed; raving. 
*"De-lir-i-um (de-lir'e N um), n. 

Alienation of mind; frenzy. 
^De-lir-i-um-Tre-mens (de-lir'- 

e x um-tre'mens), n. A disease of 

the brain, caused by excessive 

tippling. 
De-liv-er (de-llv'ur), v. t. To give, 

to yield ; to save ; to rescue ; to 

utter ; to disburden ; to set free. 
'•De-liv-er-ance (de-llv'ur x anse), 

n. The act of delivering ; res- 
cue; utterance; release. 



DEM 



n6"r, n&t- 



DEM 

-tube, tub, bull— 311— pound- 



-th'm, THis. 



DEM 



De-liv-er-er (de-llv'urNir), n. A 
saver ; a rescuer ; a relater. 

De-liv-er-y (de-liv'ur-re), n. The 
act of delivering ; release ; res- 
cue; a surrender; an utterance. 

De-liv'er'ies, n. pi. 

Dell, n. A small valley. [39-6.] 

Del-phine (deTfin), a. Relating to 
the Dauphin of France, or certain 
classics; belonging to the dolphin. 

Del'ta, u. The Greek letter [ A ] ; 
a tract of land of a triangular 
form, between the diverging 
mouths of a river. 

Del't61d, a. Resembling the 
Greek delta [ A ] :■ — n., a trian- 
gular muscle of the arm. 

De-lu-da-ble (de-lu'da x bl), a. 
Liable to be deceived. 

De-lude', v. t. To mislead; to 
beguile ; to cheat ; to deceive. 

De-lu'ding, p. prs. 

De-lu-der (de-lu'dur), n. A de- 
ceiver; an impostor. 

*Del-uge (deTluje), n. A general 
inundation ; any sudden and re- 
sistless calamity : — v. t., to lay 
totally under water; to drown; 
to overwhelm. 

Del'u v ging, p. prs. 

De-lu-sion (de-lu'zhun), n. A 
cheat ; a false representation, il- 
lusion, fallacy. [175-27.] 

De-lu-sive (de-hVslv), a. Decep 
tive, vain, illusory. [240-17.] 

Delve (delv), v. t. To dig; to 
fathom : — »., a ditch ; a pitfall ; 
a den ; a quantity of coals dug. 

Delv'ing, p. prs. 

*Dem-a-gogue (d£m'a x g6g), n. A 
ringleader of a faction ; a popu 
lar and factious orator. 

*De-main "J (de-mane' or de- 

*De-mesne J m&ne'), n. A 

manor-house and adjacent land. 

De-mand (de-mand or de-mand'), 
n. A claim ; a question ; the ask- 
ing for what is due: — v. t., to 
claim, ask for with authority; to 
exact, (ap. p. — of.) 



De-mand-a-ble (de-mand'a x bl or 
de-mand'a v bl), a. Subject to 
demand. 

De-maxd -ant (de-mand'ant or 
de-mand'ant), n. The prosecutor 
in an action ; an appellor. 

DE->iAR-CA-Tiox( v de-mar-ka'shun) 
n. Division ; boundary, limit. 

De-mean (de-meen'), v. t. To be- 
have; to conduct one's self; to 
carry : — see misdemean. 

*De-mean-or (de-meen'ur), n. 
Carriage, behavior, deportment. 
[131-31.] [372-23.] 

De-men-tate (de-men'tate), v. t. To 
render insane; to infatuate. 

DE-MEN'TA V TING, p. prs. 

De-ment-eb (de-ment'ed), a. Mad, 
insane ; infatuated. 

De-mer-it (de-merlt), n. Ill de- 
sert: — opposed to merit. 

De-mer-sion (de-mer'shun), n. 
Immersion. 

De-mesne. See demain. 

DEM-i-GOD(dem / e x g6d);?.Halfagod. 

*Dem-i-john (deun'e'jon), n. A 
large glass vessel enclosed in 
wicker-work. 

De-mise (de-mlze ; ), n. Death, 
decease : — v. t., to grant at one's 
death, bequeath ; to release. 

De-mi'sing, p. prs. 

*Dem-i-sem-i-qua-ver (Mem-e- 
sem'e v kwa-vur), n. Half a semi- 
quaver; or, the one-thirty-sec- 
ond of a semibreve, marked 
thus [ % ]. 

*De-mis-sion (de-mlsh'un), n. 
Degradation ; demotion. 

De-mIt', v. t. To depress. 

*De-mit'ting, p. prs. 

*De-mit'ted, p. prf. 

Dem-i-tint (dem'^tint), n. A gra 
dation of color midway between 
light and shade. 

*De-moc-ra-cy (de-mok'ra^se), n. 

Government by the people. 

J?g§** A democracy is that form 

of government in which the 

assembled people make and 



administer their laws ; a re- 
public, that in which the peo- 
ple make and administer their 
laws through the agency of 
representatives. 
De-moc'ra x cies, n. pi. 
Dem-o-crat (dem'6 x krat), n. A 

friend to popular government. 
Dem-o-crat-ic (Mem-6-krat'lk), 
Dem-o-crat-i-cal (Mem-6-krat'e- 
N kal), a. Pertaining to popular 
government. [3S0-9.] 

DE-M6ViSH, V. t. [prs. t. 3, DE- 
MOLISHES.] To raze, destroy, 
overthrow. [65-5.] 

De-mol-ish-er (de-m6l'ish x ur), ». 
A destroyer. 

Dem-o-li-tion (Mem-6-llsh'un), n. 
Destruction. 

De'm6n, n. An evil spirit, allied to 
the devil. [38.] 

De-mo-ni-ac (de-m6'n^ak), 

De-mo-ni-a-cal (de-mi-nWkl), } 
a. Devilish ; influenced by the 
devil or a demon. 

*De-mo-ni-ac (de-m6'n& x ak), n. 
One possessed by the devil. 

De-mo-ni-an (dl-in6'ne^an), a. 
Pertaining to demons, demoniac. 

De-mon-ism (de / m6nlzm), n. The 
worship of demons. 

De-mon-ol-o-gy (Me-inon-61'6^je), 
n. A treatise on evil spirits. 

DE-MON-STRA-BLF^de-mon'stra'bl), 
a. Capable of proof beyond 
doubt or contradiction. 

De-mon-strate (de-mon'strate or 
dein'6n x strate), v. t. To prove 
with certainty; to make evident; 
to manifest. [159-29.] 

De-mon'stra x ting, p. prs. 

Dem-on-stra-tion (Mein-6n-stnV- 
shun), n. The highest degree 
of evidence: certain proof; ex- 
hibition. [228-4.] 

De-mon-stra-tive (de-in6n'stra- 
x tiv), a. Having the power of 
demonstration : proving fully. 

Dem-on-stra-tor (Mem-on-strA*- 
tiir), n. One who proves or teaches. 
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DEN 



Fate, f^r, fall, fat- 



DEN 
-me, met — pine, pin- 



-n6, m6ve, 



DEO 



De-mor-al-i-za-tion (d6 N m6r-al- 
e-za'shun), n. Injury to the 
moral principles. [the morals. 

*De-m6r'1l v 1ze, v. L To destroy 

De-mor'ai/i-zing, p. prs. 

De-m6te', v. t. To place lower 
in rank : — opposed to promote. 

De-mo'ting, p. prs. 

De-mo-tion (de-m6'shun), n. Deg- 
radation in rank or place ; demis- 
sion : — opposed to promotion. 
7/^** Demote and demotion are 
local and novel. They have 
recently been much used by 
teachers. 

*De-mul-cent (d£-mul'sent), a. 
Softening,assuasive : — ».,a medi- 
cine that softens, or that lessens 
irritation. 

De-mtjr', v. i. To delay a process 
in law by doubts and objections : 
— v. t. f to doubt of: — n., doubt, 
hesitation. 

*De-mur'ring, p. prs. 

*De-mttr-red (de-murd'), p. prf. 

De-mure', a. Sober, grave ; affect- 
edly modest. 

De-mure-ly (d£-mure'l£), ad. 
With affected modesty ; gravely. 

De-mure'ness, n. Gravity of as- 
pect ; affected modesty. 

*De-mur-rage (de-mur'rije), n. 
An allowance for the detention 
of a ship. 

*De-mur-rer (de-mur'rur), n. A 
pause upon a point of difficulty 
in an action ; one who demurs. 

*De-my (de-mi'), n. A size of paper. 

Den, n. A cave of a wild beast. 

De-na-tion-al-ize (de-nash'un- 
aPlze), v. t. To deprive of 
national rights. 

De-na'tion-al x i-zing, p. prs. 

De-nat-u-ral-ize (de-natsh'u-ral- 
Hze), v. t. To make unnatural. 

De-nat'u-ralVzing, p. prs. 

Den-drol-o-gy (d^n-dr61'16^je), n. 
The natural history of trees. 

De-ni-a-ble (de-nl'a N bl), a. Ca- 
pable of being denied. 
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De-n1'al, n. Negation, refusal. 

De-ni-er (de-ni'ur), n. A contra- 
dictor,- an opponent. 

Den-i-za-tion (Vlen-^-za'shun), n. 
The act of enfranchising. 

*Den-i-zen (den'e^zn), n. A free- 
man ; one enfranchised: — v. t., 
to enfranchise. 

DE-N0M-i-NA-BLE(d^-n6m'e v na-bl), 
i. Capable of being named. 

De-nom-i-nate (de-n6m'e x nate), 
\ t. To name, give a name to. 

De-nomVna-ting, p. prs. 

De-nom-i-na-tion (de x n6m-e-na'- 
shun), n. A name given to a 
thing; a sect or class. 

De-nom-i-na-tive (de-n6in'e x na 
tlv), a. Giving a name. 

De-nom-i-na-tor (de-n6m'e N na- 
tur), n. The giver of a name 
the number placed below the line 
in Vulgar Fractions. 

De-no-ta-ble (de-n6'ta v bl), a, 
Capable of being marked. 

Den-o-ta-tion (Vlen-6-ta'shun), n, 
The act of denoting. 

De-n6te', v. t. To mark; to be- 
token ; to indicate. 

De-no'ting, p. prs. 

*De-noue-ment (da-n66'mang), n, 
The unravelling of a plot; the 
development of a series of events. 

*De-nounce (de-n6unse')> v. t. To 
threaten publicly; to condemn 
openly, (ap. p. — against a per- 
son, on a thing.) 

De-noun'cing, p. prs. 

DE-NOUNCE-MENT(de-n6unse'm£nt) 
n. The act of denouncing. 

Dense, a. Close, compact. 

*Den-si-ty (den'se x te), w. Close- 
ness, compactness. 

Den'siVies, n. pi. 

Dent, n. A slight depression 
caused by pressure or a stroke ; 
a mark : — v. t., to make a dent. 

Den'ted, p. prf. : — a., marked 
with little hollows or depressions ; 
indented. 

Den'tal, a. Belonging to the teeth. 



Dex-tate (dgn'tlt), ) a. Having 

Den'ta'ted, j teeth. 

Den-ti-cle (deVte x kl), n. A pro- 
jecting point like a small tooth. 

Den-tic-u-late (den-tlk'u v llt), 

Den-tic-u-la-ted (den-tik'u^la- 
ted), a. Set with small teeth. 

Den-tio-tt-la-tion (deVtik-u-la'- 
shun), n. State of being den- 
ticulated. 

:5: Den-ti-form (deVte v f6rm), a. 
Having the form of teeth. 

*-Den-ti-frice (deVteYrls), n. A 
powder made to scour the teeth. 

Den'tIst, n. A surgeon who con- 
fines his practice to the teeth. 

Den-tis-try (den'tis'tre), n. The 
practice or business of a dentist. 

*Den-ti-tion (de'n-tlsh'un), n. The 
process of developing the teeth ; 
the period during which the 
teeth continue to develop. 

Den't61d, a. Tooth-shaped. 

De-nu'd1te, v. t. To divest; to 
strip; to denude. 

De-nu'da x ting, p. prs. 

Den-u-da-tion (Men-u-da'shun),n. 
The act of denuding. 

De-nude (de-nude'), v. t. To strip; 
to make naked; to denudate. 

De-nu'ding, p. prs. 

DE-NUN-ci-ATE(de-nun'she x ate),v.r. 
To denounce. 

De-nun'ci'a-ting, p. prs. 

*DE-NUN-ci-A-TiON(de v nun-she-a'- 
shun), n. A public menace, ex- 
posure, or accusation. 

De-nun-ci-a-tor (de v nun-she-a'- 
tur), n. One who threatens or 
denounces. 

De-nun-ci-a-tor-y (de-nun'she-a- 
Hur-re), a. Containing threats 
or accusations. 

De-ny (de-nl'), v. t. [prs. t. 3, de- 
nies.] To refuse to acknowl- 
edge; to declare untrue; to con- 
tradict, reject, disown. 

De-ni-ed (de-nlde'), p. prf. 

De'6 x d1nd, n. Something forfeited 
to the state for religious purposes. 



DEP 



DEP 
n5r, n&t — tube, tub, bull— 611— p 



and — thin, THis. 



DEP 



h 



prs* 



De-o-dor-ize (de-6'durHze), v. t. To 
free from fetid smells, to disinfect. 
De-o'dorVzing, p. prs. 

De-ox-i-date J (de _6ks'eMate), 
*De-ox-y-date J v " 

De-ox-i-dize ) (de _ 6ks , eMize) 

*DE-OX-Y-DIZE j v " 

v.Z.To deprive of oxygen,to reduce 
from an oxyd; to deoxygenate. 

De-ox'i'da-ting, j 

*De-ox'y n da-ting, j 

De-oxVdi-zing, ) 

*De-oxVdi-zing, j 

De-ox-y-gen-ate (de-6ks , e r j en- 
ate), v. t. To deprive of oxygen; 
to reduce from an oxyd ; to de- 
oxydate. 

*De-ox'y-gen v a-ting, p. prs. 

De-part', v. i. To go away ; to de- 
sert, apostatize ; to abandon ; to 
forsake ; to deviate ; to vanish ; 
to perish; to decease. 

De-pIrt'ment, n. A distinct sta- 
tion or province ; a division of 
executive government. [135-13.] 

DeVIrt-ment'al, a. Relating to 
a department. 

De-par-ture (de-par'tshur), n. A 
going away ; death ; a forsaking. 

De-pau-per-ate (de-paw'peYate), 
v. t. To make poor. 

De-pau'per x a-ting, p. prs. 

De-pend', v. i. To hang from ; to 
rely on ; to trust to. (ap. p. — 
on, upon.) [214-1.] 

*"De-pend-ence (de-pend'ense), 

*De-pend-en-cy (d£-pend'en x se), 
n. The state of hanging from ; 
a supporter; connection; trust, 
reliance, confidence. [95-9.] 

De-pend-ant (de-pend'ant), ) 

*De-pend-ent (de-pend'ent), j a ' 
Hanging down ; relying on ; 
subjected to (ap. p. — on, upon) 
[182-16] : — n., one who is at the 
disposal of another, or sustained 
by him, a subordinate, a retainer. 

De-phleg mate (de-fleg'mate), v. t. 
To clear from phlegm, or from 
water j to distil; to evaporate. 



De-phleg'ma^ting, p. prs. 
De-pict (de-pikf), v. t. To paint; 

to describe vividly; to portray; 

to delineate. [26-18.] 
De-pic-ture (de-pik'tshur), v. t. 

To represent in painting. 
De-pic/tu x ring, p. prs. 
*DE-PiL-A-TOR-Y(de-pll , laHur-re), 

a. Adapted to take off the hair : 

— n., an application to take 

away hair. 
*De-pi-lous (de-pl'lus or dep'e- 

Ms), a. Without hair. 
De-ple-tion (d£-ple'shun), n. The 

act of emptying ; bloodletting. 
*De-ple-tor-y (de-ple'tur x re), a. 

Causing depletion. 
De-plor-a-ble (de-pl6r'a r bl), a. 

Lamentable ; sad ; calamitous ; 

grievous. [341-10.] 
De-plor-a-ble-ness (de-plSr'a- 

N bl-nes), n. State of being de- 
plorable. 
De-plo-ra-bly (d£-plo'ra x ble), ad. 

Lamentably, miserably. 
De-pl6re', v. t. To lament; to 

bewail ; to mourn. 
De-plor'ing, p. prs. 
De-plor-er (dl-pldr'ur), n. A 

mourner ; one who laments. 
De-ploy (de-plSe'), v. t. To dis- 
play ; to unfold ; to extend. 
Dep-lu-ma-tion (Mep-lu-ma'shun) 

n. Loss of feathers or eyelashes. 
De-pl^me', v. t. To strip of feathers. 
De-plu'ming, p. prs. 
*De-p6'nent, a. Laying down : 

— n., a witness who gives written 

testimony on oath. 

_^t** A deponent verb in Latin 
is one which has a passive form 
with an active signification. 
De-p6p'u" v l1te, v. t. To dispeople, 

lay waste. 
De-pop'u x la-ting, p. prs. 
De-pop-u-la-tion (de^p&p-u-la'- 

shun), n. The act of dispeopl- 
ing; havoc, waste. 
De-p&rt', v. t. To carry, demean : 

— n., behavior, conduct. 



DE-poR-TA-TiON(Me-pdr-ta'shun ) n. 

A carrying away ; transportation. 
De-p6rt'ment, n. Demeanor, con- 
duct, behavior. [255-15.] [99-11.] 
De-pos-a-ble (de-p6z'a x bl), a. 

Capable of being deposed. 
De-pos-al (de-p6z'al), n. Act of 

depriving of office. 
De-pose (de-poze'), v. t. To lay 

down ; to degrade from office ; 

to take away ; to give testimony : 

— v. i., to bear witness. 
De-po'sing, p. prs. 
De-pos-it (de-p&z'it), v. t. To 

lodge in any place ; to lay up as 

a pledge or security ; to lay aside 

[63-18] : — n., a thing committed 

to the trust of another ; a pledge. 
De-pos'it^ing, p. prs. 
*De-pos-i-ta-ry (de-p&z'e v tur-re), 

n. One with whom any thing is 

lodged in trust. 
De-posVta-ries, n. pi. 
Dep-o-si-tion (Mep-6-zlsh'un), n. 

The act of deposing or degrading ; 

written testimony under oath. 
*De-pos-i-tor-y (de-p6z'e v tur-re), 

n. A place where any thing is 

lodged. 
De-pos'i x tor-ies, n. pi. 
*De-pot (de-p6' or da-p&')> n. A 

place of deposit; a magazine or 

warehouse; a railroad station. 
DEP-RA-vA-TiON(Mep-ra-va r shun), 

n. Degeneracy, depravity. 
De-prave', v. t. To make worse ; 

to corrupt, f 
De-pra'ving, p. prs. 
*De-prav-i-ty (de-prav'eHe), n. 

Moral corruption. [357.] 
Dep-re-cate (dep're x kate), v. t. To 

implore mercy of; to pray that 

evil may be averted ; to regret. 
Dep're n ca-ting, p. prs. 
DEP-RE-cA-TiON( v dep-re-ka / shun), 

n. Prayer against evil. 
*De-pre-ci-ate (de-pre'she r ate), 

v. t. To undervalue ; to decry ; 

to disparage. 
De-pre'ci x a-ting, p. prs. 

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DEP 



DER 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me, met — pine, pin — no, m5ve, 



DES 



Dk-pre-ci-a-tion (de x pre-she-a'- 
shun), n. Act of depreciating; 
decrease of value. 

Dep're x d1te, v. t. To rob; to 
pillage; to spoil. 

Dep're v da-ting, p. prs. 

Dep-re-da-tion (Mlp-re-da'shun), 
n. A robbing; a spoiling; waste. 

*DEP-RE-DA-TOR(dep're\la-tur),n. 
A robber ; one who lays waste. 

De-press', v. t. [prs. t. 3, de 
presses.] To press or cast 
down; to humble, deject; to im- 
poverish ; to discourage ; to dis- 
pirit. [236-7.] 

*De-pres-sion (de-pr^sh'un), n. 
The act of pressing down or 
humbling; abasement; a sinking 
of spirits; melancholy. [133-25.] 

De-press-ive (de-pres'slv), a. 
Tending to depress. 

*De-pres-sor (de-preYsur), n. He 
that keeps or presses down. 

*Dep-ri-va-tion (Mep-re-va'- 
shun), n. The act of depriving; 
bereavement, loss. 

De-pr1ve', v. t. To bereave; to 
debar; to take from; to divest 
of office, (ap. p. — of.) 

De-pri'ving, p. prs. 

*Depth (&&-pth), n. Distance 
downward ; a deep place ; the 
middle of a season; abstruse- 
ness ; obscurity ; sagacity. 

De-pul-sion (de-pul'shun), n. A 
driving away. 

De-pul-sor-y (de-pul'surVe), a. 
Putting or driving away. 

Dep'^rAte, v. t. To purify; to 
cleanse : — a., cleansed, pure. 

Dep'u x ra-ting, p. prs. 

Dep-u-ra-tion (Mep-u-ra'shun), n. 
The act of making pure. 

Dep-tt-ta-tion (Mep-ii-ta'shun), n. 
The act of deputing or sending 
with a special commission ; the 
persons deputed ; delegation. 

DI-p^te', v. t. To send with a 
special commission ; to empower 
one to transact; to delegate, f 
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De-pu'ting, p. prs. 

*Dep-u-ty (dep'uHe), n. A lieuten- 
ant; a representative; a vice- 
roy ; one who transacts business 
for another. 

Dep'u v ties, n. pi. 

*De-raign (de-rane'), v. t. To 
prove, justify. 

De-range (d6-ranje'), v. t. To 
put out of order, disarrange ; to 
confuse ; to disturb. 

De-ran'ging, p. prs. 

De-ran-ged (de-ranjd'), p. prf. :• 
a., displaced; disordered in mind, 
insane. 

De-range-ment (de-ranje'm£nt), 
n. State of disorder; mental 
disorder; insanity, f 

Der-e-lict (der'e N Llkt), a. For- 
saken, abandoned. 

Der-e-lic-tion (Mer-e-lik'shdn), 
n. An utter forsaking ; desertion. 

De-ride', v. t. To laugh at, turn 
to ridicule ; to mock ; to taunt. 

De-ri'ding, p. prs. 

De-ri-der (de-rl'dur), n. A scoffer, 
a mocker. 

De-ri-ding-ly (de-rl'dlng x le), ad. 
In a jeering manner. 

*De-ris-ion (de-rizh'un), n. The 
act of deriding or laughing at ; 
scorn; mockery. [271.] 

De-ri-sive (de-rl'siv), ) 

*De-ri-sor-y (de-ri'surVe), j 
Mocking, scoffing. 

De-ri-va-ble (de-rl'va v bl), a. Capa- 
ble of being derived ; deducible. 

Der-i-va-tion (MeV-e-va'shiin), n. 
A tracing from an original or 
source ; the thing derived. 

*De-riv-a-tive (de-rlv'a x tlv), a. 
Derived from another; drawing 
from one place to another: — n., 
a thing derived from another. 

DE-Riv-A-TivE-LY(de-rlv / a v tlv-le), 
ad. In a derivative manner. 

De-rIve', v. t. To deduce; to draw 
or trace a thing from its origi- 
nal [182-18] : — v. %., to come or 
descend from. [94-17.] | 



De-ri'ving, p. prs. 

De-riv-er (de-rlv'ur), n. One who 
draws from a source. 

Derm, n. The skin or integument. 

Dern-ier (dern-yare' or deVneMr), 
a. Last, final. 

Der'6 v g1te, v. t. To lessen worth, 
to disparage: — v. i., to detract. 
(ap. p. — from.) 

Der'o v ga-ting, p. prs. 

Der-o-ga-tion (Mlr-6-ga'shun), n. 
A disparaging; detraction, (ap. 
p. — from, to.) 

*DE-ROG-A-TOR-Y(de-r6g'aHur-re), 
a. Degrading; detracting; dis- 
honorable, (ap. p. — to.) 

Der-rick (deVrlk), n. A machine 
for raising heavy weights by 
means of pulleys. 

Der'vIs, n. A Turkish priest. 

Der'vis n es, n. pi. 

Des-cant (des'kant), n. A song 
or tune; a discourse. f 

Des-cant (des-kanf), v. i. To 
sing ; to discourse at large, f 

*De-scend (de-s^nd'), v. i. To 
come down; to proceed from a 
source; to pass from general to 
particular considerations (ap. p. 
— from) : — v. t., to go down ; to 
walk downward on a declivity. 

*De-scend-ant (de-send'ant), n. 
The offspring of an ancestor. 
[269-20.] 

*De-scend-ent (de-send'£nt), a. 
Falling; coming down; proceed- 
ing from another. 

*De-scen-sion (de-sen'shuii), n. 
The act of falling or sinking; 
descent ; a declension. 

De-scent (de-senf), n. Progress 
downwards ; invasion ; trans- 
mission by succession and in- 
heritance; extraction; lineage. 
[270-2.] 

De-scribe (de-skrlbe'), v. t. To 
represent by words or figures ; to 
mark out, delineate; to portray. 
[143-20.] 

De-scri'bing, p. prs. 



DES 



n5r, n&t- 



DES 

-tube, tub, bull— 611- 



-pSund — thin, THis. 



DES 



De-scri-ber (de-skri'bur), n. One 
who describes. 

De-scrip-tion (de-skrlp'shun), n. 
The act of describing ; the sen- 
tence or passage in which any 
thing is described; delineation 
of properties ; recital ; explana- 
tion ; sort or kind. 

De-scrip-tive (de-skrlp'tlv), a. 
Containing description. 

De-scry (de-skri 7 ), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 
descries.] To see at a distance; 
to detect; to discern, discover. 
[88-14.] 

*De-scri-ed (de-skrlde'), p. prf. 

Des-e-crate (des'e v krate), v. t. To 
divert from the purpose to which 
any thing is consecrated; to dis- 
honor; to profane. 

Des'e x cra-ting, p. prs. 

Des-e-cra-tion ( v des-e-kra'shun), 
n. A diverting- from a sacred 
purpose; profanation. 

*Des-ert (dez'ert), n. Wilder- 
ness, waste country, uninhabited 
place : — a., wild, waste, solitary. 

*De-sert (de-zerf), v. t. To for- 
sake; to leave, abandon: — v. i., 
to run away; to quit a service 
without permission : — n., degree 
of merit or demerit ; right to re 
ward; virtue. [239-12.] 

De-sert-er (de-zert'ur), n. One 
who forsakes his cause or post; 
a renegate ; an apostate. 

De-ser-tion (de-zer'shun), n. The 
act of forsaking or abandoning ; 
the state of being deserted. 

De-serve (de-zerv'), v. t. To be 
worthy of either good or ill ; to 
merit ; to have a just claim. 

De-serv'ing, p. prs. (ap. p. — of.) 

De-serv-ed-ly (de-zerv'ed x le), ad. 
Worthily ; according to merit. 

^Des-ha-bille'. See dishabille. 

&De-sic-cate (de-sik'kate or des'- 
e r kate), v. t. or v. i. To dry up. 

De-sic'ca v ting, p. prs. 

DEs-ic-CA-TiON( N des-ik-ka'shun),n. 
The act of drying. 



DE x siD-E-RA'T^M, n. Something 
desirable or wanted. 

De n s!d-e-ra'ta, n. pi. 

*De-sign (de-sine' or de-zlne'), 
v. t. To form an outline of; to 
sketch ; to purpose or intend ; to 
plan; to project; to mean: — n., 
a representation or plan ; an in- 
tention; a purpose; a scheme. 
[248-26.] 

De-sign'ing, p. prs.: — a., treach- 
erous, insidious, deceitful: — n., 
the art of sketching or delinea- 
ting objects. 

De-sign-a-ble (de-sine'a x bl or de- 
zlne'a^bl), a. Capable of being 
designed. 

*Des'ig x n1te, v. t. To point out 
or mark; to indicate for an 
office ; to distinguish. 

Des'ig x na-ting, p. prs. 

Des-ig-na-tion (Mes-lg-na'shun), 
n. Appointment ; indication ; 
import. 

De-sign-ed-ly (de-slne'ed x le or 
de-zine'ed x le), ad. Purposely, 
intentionally. 

De-sign-er (de-slne'ur or de-zlne'- 
ur), n. A contriver ; a plotter ; 
an artist, draughtsman, modeller. 

De-sir-a-ble (de-zir'a v bl), a. De- 
lightful, pleasing. 

*De-sir-a-ble-ness (de-zlr'a x bl- 
nes), n. The quality of being 
desirable. 

De-sire (de-zlre'), n. Eagerness 
to obtain or enjoy; wish: — v. t., 
to wish ; to long for ; to request. 

De-sir'ing, p. prs. 

De-sir-ous (dl-zir'us), a. Eull of 
desire; eager to obtain, (ap. 
p.— of.) 

De-sir-ous-ly (de-zlr'us^le), ad. 
Eagerly, with desire. 

De-sIst', v. i. To cease; to dis- 
continue action, (ap. p. — from.) 

*De-sist-ance (de-slst'anse), n. 
Act of desisting ; cessation. 

Desk, n. An inclined table; a 
pulpit. 

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Des-o-late (des'6 v late),v.£. To lay 
waste; to depopulate. [85-2.] 

DesVla-ting, p. prs. 

Des-o-late (des'6 v lit), a. Solitary, 
uninhabited; laid waste. [193-8.] 

Des-o-la-tion (Mes-6-la'shun), n. 
Act of laying waste, destruction ; 
sadness ; gloominess. [95-1.] 

De-spair (de-spare'), n. Hope- 
lessness, despondency : — v. %., to 
be without hope; to despond. 
(ap. p.— of.) [16-11.] [167-18.] 

*De-spair-ing-ly (de-spare'ing- 
r le), ad. In a despairing manner. 

De-spatch (de-spatsh'), \ 

Dis-patch (dis-patsh'), J v ' u 
To send away hastily; to per- 
form a business quickly ; to put 
to death : — n., hasty execution ; 
express ; a hasty messenger or 
message.f 

De-spatch'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Des-pe-ra-do (Mes-pe-r4'd6), n. 
A man ready for desperate deeds. 

x Des-pe-ra'does, n. pi. 

Des-pe-rate (des'pe'rlt), a. Rash; 
furious ; irretrievable ; without 
hope. [100-15.] [360-9.] 

Des-pe-rate-ly (deVpe x rlt-le), ad. 
Furiously, madly. 

Des-pe-ra-tion (\les-pe-ra'shun), 
n. Hopelessness, despair; total 
disregard of danger. 

*Des-pi-ca-ble (des'pe x ka-bl), a. 
Contemptible, mean. [82.] 

Des-pi-ca-ble-ness (deVpe x ka-bl- 
Ws), n. Meanness ; vileness. 

De-spi-sa-ble (de-spi'za v bl), <t. 
Contemptible, despicable. 

De-spise (de-spize'), v. t. To con- 
temn ; to scorn. [82.] [224-11.] 

De-spi'sing, p. prs. 

De-spi-ser (de-spize'ur), n. One 
who slights or despises. 

DE-SPlTE',n.Malice,anger,denance. 

DE-SpiTE'F^L, a. Malicious; full 
of spleen ; scornful. 

De-spite-ful-ly (de-splte'fdTle), 
ad. Maliciously, malignantly, 
malevolently. 

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DET 



De-spite'ful^ness, n. Malignity, 
malice, hate. 

De-sp6ii/, v. t. To rob ; to take 
from by force ; to deprive, (ap. 
p.— of.) [94.] 

De-sp6!l'er, n. One who robs or 
plunders. 

*Des-po-li-a-tjon (MeVp6-le-a'- 
shiin), n. The act of despoiling. 

De-spSnd',!?.^. To despair,lose hope. 

De-spond-ence (de-sp6nd'§nse), 

*-DE-SPOND-EN-CY(de-sp6nd , en x se), 
Despair, hopelessness, dejection. 
[158-35.] [278.] 

De-sp6nd'ent, a. Despairing ; 
hopeless, dejected.f 

De-spond-ing-ly (de-spSnd'ing- 
*!&), ad. In a hopeless manner. 

De-sp&n'sate, v. t. To betroth; to 
affiance. 

De-spon'sa^ting, p. pr8. 

Des'p6t, n. An absolute sove- 
reign ; a tyrant. 

De-spot-ic (de-sp6tlk), j 

De-spot-i-cal (de-sp&t'e^kal), j 
Absolute in power, tyrannical. 
[108-18.] [288-4.] 

Des-po-tism (deVp6 x tlzm), n. Ab- 
solute power; tyranny. [334.] 
[38-15.] 

De-spu-mate (de-spu'mate or des'- 
pu N mate), v. i. To froth, to foam. 

De-spu'ma'ting, p. prs. 

DES-PU-MA-TioN(Mls-pu-ma'shun) 
n. Froth, foam, scum. 

*Des-qtja-ma-tion (Mes-kwa-ma'- 
shun), n. A scaling off. 

*Des-sert (dez-zertf), n. The last 
course of an entertainment,' a 
service of fruits and sweetmeats. 

Des-ti-nate (deVte^nate), v. t. To 
design for any particular end. 

Des'tiVa-ting, p. prs. 

DES-Ti-NA-TiON(Me : s-t6-na'shun),n. 
The purpose for which any thing 
is appointed; place to be reached. 
[109-19.] 

Des-tine (deVtln), v. t. To de- 
sign, appoint, doom, devote ; to 
fix unalterably. [57-4.] [322-5.] 
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Des'tin-ing, p. prs. 

Des'tin-ed, p. prf. (ap. p. — to.) 

*Des-ti-ny (deVte x ne), n. Fate ; 
invincible necessity ; final doom. 
[354-16.] 

Des'ti'nies, n. pi. 

Des-ti-tute (deVteHute), a. For- 
saken ; in want ,• friendless. 
(ap. p.— of.) [99-32.] [276-9.] 

*Des-ti-tu-tion (MeVte-tu'shun), 
n. Want; the state in which 
something is wanted ; poverty. 

De-stroy (d£-str6e'), v. t. To lay 
waste ; make desolate ; to kill ; 
to put an end to ; to overthrow ; 
to demolish. 

De-stroy-er (d£-str6e'ur), n. The 
person that destroys. 

*De-struct-i-bil-i-ty (de^struk- 
te-bil'e'te), n. The quality of 
being capable of destruction. 

*De-struc-ti-ble (de-struk't&'bl), 
a. Liable to destruction. 

De-struc-tion (de-striik'shun), n. 
Act of destroying; extinction; 
ruin ; eternal death. 

De-struc-tive (de-struk'tlv), a. 
That which destroys ; wasteful. 

De-struc-tive-ly (de-struk'tiv- 
\h),ad. Ruinously, mischievously. 

De-struc-tive-ness (de-struk'tiv- 
y nes), n. The quality of de- 
stroying ; the propensity to kill 
or destroy. 

Des-tt-da-tion (Me's-u-da'shun), n. 
A profuse sweating. 

*Des-ue-tude (des'sweHude), n. 
Discontinuance of a custom ; 
disuse, obsoleteness. 

*Des-ul-tor-y (des'ulHur-re), a. 
Unsettled, immethodical ; un- 
connected; loose. [26-17.] 

De-tach (de-tatsh'), v. t. [prs. t. 
3, detaches.] To separate ; to 
send off a party, (ap. p. — from.) 
[139-12.] 

*DE-TACH-MENT(de-tatsh'ment),n. 
A party detached for special 
duty. 

De-tail (de-tale'), v. t. To relate 



particularly; to select for ser- 
vice, as soldiers. 

De-tail (de-tale' or de'tale), n. A 
minute account. [149-35.] 

De-tails (de-talz' or de'talz), n.pl. 
Particulars, items. [192-11.] 

De-tain (de-tane'), v. t. To keep 
back; to hold in custody; to 
hinder. 

De-tain'der, n. See detinue. 

De-tain-er (de-tane'ur), n. One 
who detains. 

De-tect (de-tektO, v - t- To dis- 
cover ; to find out a crime. 

*De-tect-er (de-te'kt'ur), n. A 
discoverer. 

De-tec-tion (de-teVshun), n. A 
discovery of guilt or fault, or of 
any thing concealed. 

De-tec-tive (de-tek'tiv), a. That 
detects : — n., a police officer em- 
ployed in discovering crime. 

De-ten-tion (de-teVshun), n. Con- 
finement, restraint, delay. 

De-ter', v. t. To discourage; to 
stop by fear. [126.] 

*De-ter'ring, p. prs. 

*De-ter'red, p. prf. 

*De-terge (de-terje'), v. t. To 
cleanse, as a sore. 

De-ter'ging, p. prs. 

De-ter-gent (de-ter'je'nt), n. That 
which cleanses: — a., cleansing. 

De-te-ri-o-rate (de-te're-6Vate), 
v. t. To impair; to make worse : 
— v. i.> to grow worse. 

De-te'ri-o^ra-ting, p. prs. 

De-te-ri-o-ra-tion ( cleHe-r£-6-ra'- 
shun), n. Act of making worse. 

-De-ter-mi-na-ble (de-teVme x na- 
bl), a. Capable of being decided. 

De-ter-mi-nate (de-teVme N nlt), a. 
Limited; fixed; definite. 

De-ter-mi-nate-ly (de-teVme- 
x nit-le), ad. Resolutely. 

De-ter-mi-na-tion (de'teV-me-na'- 
shun), n. Fixed purpose, de- 
cision ; resolution. 

De-ter-mi-na-tive (de-ter'me^na- 
tlv), a. Directing to a certain end. 



DET 



DEV 
n6r, n6t— tube, tub, bull— Ml— pS&nd— thin, THis. 



DEW 



De-ter-mine (de-ter'mln), v. t. To 
fix, settle; to adjust; to limit; 
to resolve; to decide. [279.] 
[83-3.] 

De-ter'min^ing, p. prs. 

De-ter'min x er, n. One who de- 
termines. 

*De-ter-sive (de-ter'siv), a. Hav- 
ing power to cleanse ; detergent. 

De-test', v. t. To hate, loathe, 
abhor, abominate. 

*De-test-a-ble (d^-te'st'a^bl), a. 
Hateful, abhorred. [261-16.] 

De-test-a-bly (de-tSst'a^ble), ad. 
Hatefully, abominably. 

DET-ES-TA-TiON^det-e^-ta'shun),?!. 
Hatred, abhorrence. 

De-throne (de-^rone'), v. t. To 
divest of regality ; to drive from 
the throne. 

De-thro'ning, p. prs. 

D E-THR0NE-MENT(d&-£Ar6ne'me ! nt), 
n. Act of dethroning; removal 
from the throne, f 

*Det-i-nue (det'e nu or de-tin'u), 
n. A writ to recover goods un- 
lawfully detained. 

Detonate, v. t. To cause to ex- 
plode : — v. i. t to explode. 

Det'o v na-ting, p. prs. 

Det-o-na-tion (diWna-shun), n. 
An explosion with noise. 

DE-TdRT 7 , v. t. To wrest from the 
original import. 

De-tract (de-trakt'), v. t. To 
derogate ; to take away by envy 
or calumny; to defame, (ap. 
p. — from.) 

De-trac-tion (d&-trak'shun), n. 
Scandal, defamation. 

*De-tract-or (de-trakt'ur), n. 
One who detracts; a detainer. 
[280-3.] 

De-tract-or-y (de^trakt'urV^), a. 
Defamatory, derogatory. 

Det-ri-ment (deYre^ment), n. Loss, 
damage, injury. [221-19.] 

*Det-ri-ment-al (M^t-re-mgnf- 
al), a. Mischievous, harmful, 
injurious, hurtful. 



De-trude (de-tr66d'), v. t. To 

thrust down. 
De-tru'ding, p. prs. 
*De-trun-cate (de-trung r 

v. t. To lop, shorten ; to cut off. 

De-TRUn'c ACTING, p. prs. 

Det-run-ca-tion (Me't-ru.ng-ka'- 
shiin), n. The act of lopping off. 

De-tru-sion (de-tr66'zhun), n. 
The act of thrusting down. 

^Deuce (duse), n. Two; a card or 
die with two spots. 

Deuce ) (duse), n. An evil spirit ; 

Deuse j a cant name for the devil. 

*Deu-ter-og-a-my ( N du-ter-6g r a- 
N me), n. A second marriage. 

*Deu-ter-on-o-my ( N du-t^r-6n'6- 
v me), n. The second law; the 
fifth book of Moses. 

De-vas-tate (d£-vas'tate or dev ; 
asHate), v. t. To lay waste ; to 
plunder ; to ravage, destroy, 

De-vas'ta^ting, p. prs. 

Dev-ast-a-tion (MeV-ast-a'shun), 
n. Waste; havoc, desolation. 

*De-vel-op (de-veTup), v. t. To 
unfold ; to uncover ; to lay open 
to view ; to disclose ; to unravel 
[149-1.] 

De-vel'op x ing, p. prs. 

*DE-VEL-op-MENT(de-vel'up v ment) 
ii. An unfolding; an unravel- 
ling; a disclosure. [350-16.] 

De-vex-i-ty (de-ve : ks'e v t£), n. In 
curvation; declivity. 

*De-vi-ate (de've x ate), v. i. To 
wander; to go astray; to err. 
(ap. p.— from.) [248-9.] 

De'vi v a-ting, p. prs. 

De-vi-a-tion (Me-v&-a'shun), n, 
The act of turning from the right 
way ; error, sin ; variation. 

De-vice (de-vise'), n. A con- 
trivance ; a design ; an emblem. 

Dev-il (deVvl), n. A fallen angel; 
the Evil Spirit; a printer's er- 
rand-boy. 

Dev-il-ish (deVvrish), a. Parta- 
king of the qualities of the 
devil. 



De-vi-ous (de've v us), a. Out of 
the common track ; roving ; 
erring. 

De-vise (de-vize'), v. t. To con- 
trive; to invent; to bequeath 
[382] : — v. i. 9 to consider ; to 
form a scheme : — n., a gift or 
bequest by will. 

De-vi'sing, p. prs. 

DE-vi-SER(de-vi / zur),n.Acontriver. 

De-vi-sor (de-vi'zur), n. One who 
bequeaths or wills. 

De-void', a. Empty ; vacant ; 
free from. [126.] 

*De-voir (de-vw6r'), n. Service; 
act of civility or respect. 

De-volve (de-v61v'), v. t. To roll 
down ; to transfer : — v. i., to be 
transferred, (ap. p. — on, upon.) 
[32-20.] 

De-volv'ing, p. prs. 

De-v6te', v. t. To dedicate; to 
addict; to doom; to consecrate; 
to consign, (ap. p. — to.) [54-6.] 

De-vo'ting, p. prs. 

De-v6'ted x ness, n. The state of 
being devoted or dedicated. 

-^Dev-6-tee', n. One given wholly 
up to religion ; a bigot. 

De-vo-tion (de-v6 / shun), n. Acts 
of religion; piety; prayer; act 
of reverence or ceremony; strong 
affection ; ardor ; attachment. 
[25-11.] [164-1.] 

De-vo-tion-al (de^v6'shiWal), a. 
Pertaining to devotion. 

De-v6ur', v. t. To eat up raven- 
ously ; to consume. 

De-v6ut', a. Pious, religious, sol- 
emn. [32-1.] [298-18.] 

De-vout-ly (de^-vMt'le), ad. Pi- 
ously, religiously, with devotion. 

De-v6ut'ness, ii. Devotion, piety. 

Dew (du), n. Moisture deposited 
from the air during the night : — 
v. t., to wet with dew ; to moisten. 

*Dew-Drop (du'dr6p), n. A drop 
of dew. 

Dew-lap (du'lap), n. The flesh that 
hangs from the throat of an ox. 
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DID 



Dew-Point (du'pdlnt), n. The 
highest temperature at which 
dew is deposited. 

*Dew-y (du'e), a. Resembling 
dew ; moist with dew. 

Dex-ter (deks'tur), a. The right : 
— opposed to LEFT. 

*#Dex-ter-i-ty (d^ks-teVeH^), n. 
Activity ; adroitness ; readi- 
ness ; skill. [83.] 

Dex-ter-ous (d£ks'teVus), a. Ex- 
pert, ready, active. [376.] 

*Dex-ter-otjs-ly (deks'teVus-le), 
ad. Expertly, skilfully. [368-13.] 

Dey (da), n. A title formerly 
given to the Governor of Algiers. 

Di-a-bol-ic (Mi-a-bol'ik), } 

Di-a-bol-i-cal (Ml-a-bSl'e'kal), J 
a. Devilish ; atrocious ; impious. 

Di-ac-o-nal (di-ak'6 x nal), a. Per- 
taining to a deacon. 

*Di-a-cou-stics (Mi-a-k6u'stlks), 
n. pi. The science of refracted 
sounds ; diaphonics. 

DI^dem, n. An ensign or mark, 
of royalty ; the crown. 

Di-jsr-e-sis ) (dl-er'e\sis), n. The 

*Di-er-e-sis } mark [ •• ] placed 
over one of two vowels, to show 
that they belong to different syl- 
lables; as, a'er. 

Di-^r'e^ses, ) j 

*Di-erVses, J n ' pL 

\D1-ag-n6's1s, n. Discrimination 
of diseases from symptoms. 

*Di-Ag-nos-tic (Ml-ag-n6s'tik), a. 
Distinguishing, discriminating. 

Di-AG'6 X NAL, a. Reaching from 
one angle to another : — n., a line 
drawn from angle to angle. 

#Di-ag-o-nal-ly (dl-ag'6 x nal-le), 
ad. In a diagonal direction. 

D1'a n gram, n. A mathematical 
scheme ; a sketch or outline. 

DI'al, n. A plate marked and 
placed so that the sun's shadow 
shows the hour. [182-25.] 

Di-a-lect (di'a^kt), n. A variety 
in the expression of a language ; 
a style, speech, idiom. [238-6.] 
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Di-a-lec-tic (Ml-a-leVtlk), 
Di-a-lec-tic-al (Ml-a-lek'tik x al) : 

a. Pertaining to dialects or 

dialectics ; logical. 
*Di-a-lec-ti-cian ( x dl-a-lek-tlsh r - 

un), n. A logician. 
Di-a-lec-tics (Ml-a-leVtiks), n. pi 

Logic ; the art of reasoning. 
^DI'alIng, n. The art of making 

dials. 
*Di r AL x iST, n. A maker of dials. 
Di-a-logue (di'a x 16g), n. A con- 
versation between two or more.f 
*Di-am-e-ter (di-am'eHur), n. A 

right line which, passing through 

the centre of a circle or other 

curvilinear figure, divides it into 

equal parts. [79.] 
Di-a-met-ri-cal (Ml-a-metWkal), 

a. Describing a diameter; in 

the direction of a diameter; 

direct. 
*Di-a-met-ri-cal-ly (Mi-a-mef- 

re'kal-le), ad. In a diametrical 

direction; directly. 
*Di-a-mond (drTmund or di'- 

mund), n. The hardest and the 

most valuable of gems ; a kind 

of printing type ; a rhombus : — 

a., composed of, or resembling, 

diamonds. 
*Di-a-pa-son (Ml-a-pa'zon), n. 

An octave ; a scale ; a chord. 
*Di-a-pha-ne-i-ty (Ml-a-fa-ne'e 5 - 

He), n. Transparency, trans- 

lucency. 
Di-a-phan-ic (Mi-a-fan'lk), ) 
*Di-aph-a-nous (dl-af a^nus), J 

Transparent, clear. 
Di-a-phon-ics (Mi-a-f6n'lks), n. 

The science of transmitted 

sounds ; diacoustics. 
*Di-a-phragm (di'a v fram), n. The 

midriff, a muscle which divides 

the cavity of the chest from that 

of the abdomen. 
^DrTRisT, n. One who keeps a 

diary. 
Di-ar-rh(e-a, ) (Ml-ar-re'a), n. A 
*Di-ar-rhe-a, J purging ; a flux. 



*Di-a-ry (diTre), n. A daily ac- 
count of events ; a journal. 

*DrVRiES, n. pi. 

-^DI-asWle, n. A figure in 
rhetoric, by which a short syl- 
lable is made long; the dilata- 
tion of the heart. 

*Di-ath-e-sis (di-a^'e^sis), n. 
State of the body. 

*Di-a-tribe (diatribe, di-at'rlMie, 
or dl'a N tri-be), n. A disputa- 
tion ; a continued discourse. 

Dib-ble (dlb'bl),w. A small spade. 

Dice, n. pi. of die (for gaming). 

Dic-tate (dik'tate), v. t. To de- 
liver to another with authority ; 
to order ; to tell what to say or 
write; to prompt (ap. p. — to) 
[149-18]: — n., a command: an 
order; a rule. [87-12.] [247-12.] 

DlC r TA N TING, p. prs. 

Dic-ta-tion (dik-ta'shun), n. The 
act of dictating ; precept. 

*Dic-ta-tor (dik-ta'tur), n. One 
who dictates ; one invested with 
absolute authority; a magistrate 
of ancient Rome. 

*Dic-ta-to-ri-al (MIk-ta-t6're'al), 
a. Authoritative, dogmatical. 

Dic-ta-tor-ship (dlk-ta'turNshlp), 
n. The office of a dictator. 

*Dic-ta-to-ry (dik-ta'tur v re), a. 
Overbearing, dogmatical. 

Dic-tion (dik'shun), n. Style, lan- 
guage, expression. [254-21.] 

Dic-tion-a-ry (dlk'shun x a-re), n. 
A book in which the words of a 
language are alphabetically ar- 
ranged and explained; a vocab- 
ulary, lexicon. 

*Dic'tion v a-ries, n. pi. 

Dic-tum (dlk'tum), n. An authori- 
tative assertion. 

Dic'ta, n. pi. 

Did, pst. t. of do : — see do. 

Di-dac-tic (de-dak'tik), [ 

*Di-dac-ti-cal (de-dak'te x kal), j 
a. Preceptive, giving precepts.f 

Di-dac-tics ( de-dak' tiks or dl-dak'- 
tlks), n. pL The art of teaching. 



DIF 



DIG 

n3r, n&t — tube, tub, bull— 611 — pound — thin, THis. 



DIG 



DlDST, p*t. t. 2, of DO. 

Die (dl), v. i. To lose life, ex- 
pire; to perish; to pass away. 
(aj). p. — of a disease; by sword 
or famine ; for p> ersons or prin- 
ciples ; from violence; out (in 
passing away). 

*Dy'ing, p.prs. See dying. 

*Di-ed (dide), p. prf. 

Die (di), n. A small cube with 
marked faces (used in gaming) : 
a stamp (used in coining). 

*Dies (for coining),! , 

*Dice (for gaming), J ' ■? ' 

Di'fiT, n. Food; prescribed food ; 
regimen ; an assembly of princes : 
— v. t., to supply with food : — 
v. i., to eat according to pre- 
scribed rules. 

*Di-et-a-ry (di'eTa-re), a. Per- 
taining to diet or its rules : — n., 
a system of diet. 

Di-e-tet-ic (Ml-^-tSt'lk), a. Per- 
taining to diet or dietetics. 

Di-e-tet-ics (Mi-e-tet'iks), n. pi. 
The regulation of diet. 

Dif-fer (dif fur), v. i. To be un- 
like; to disagree; to vary. («£>. 
p. — with a person in opinion; 
from persons or things in quality.) 

*Dif-fer-ence (dif fiir x ense), n. 
State of being unlike or distinct ; 
controversj', dispute, debate ; 
distinction, diversity. 

Dif-fer-ent (dif fur x ent), a. Dis- 
tinct; unlike, dissimilar, (ap. 
p. — from.) 

*DlF-FER-EN-TIAL (Mlf-fur-eV- 

shal), a. Infinitely small ; re- 
lating to differences. 

DiF-FER-ENT-LY(dlffur^nt-le),ac?. 
In a different manner. 

Dif-fi-cult (dif fe v kult), a. Hard 
to be done or pleased ; trouble- 
some; arduous; rigid. 

Dif-fi-cult-ly (dif fe N kult-le), ad. 
Hardly ; with difficulty. 

Dif-fi-cul-ty (diffe N kul-t6), n. 
Hardness to be done ; that which 
is hard to be done ; distress ; ob- 



stacle ; embarrassment ; per- 
plexity; objection, (ap. p. — in.) 

Dif'fi x cul-ties, n. pi. 

-Dif-fi-dence (diffeMense), n. 
Distrust, want of confidence; 
modest reserve ; timidity. [216.] 

Dif-fi-dent (dif feM^nt), a. Not 
confident, distrustful, bashful. 

Dif-fi-dent-ly (dif feMSnt-l^), ad. 
With distrust. 

DIf'flu^ent, a. Flowing every 
way. 

DiF'FdRir, a. Irregular, unlike : 
— opposed to UNIFORM. 

*Dif-form-i-ty (dif-fdrm'eHe), n. 
Diversity of form, irregularity. 

Dif-form'i v ties, n. pi. 

*D!f-fuse', a. Scattered; widely 
spread ; copious ; verbose : — op- 
posed to concise. f 

*Dif-fuse (dif-fuze'), v. t. To 
pour out ; to spread abroad ; to 
scatter. [95-16.] [180-10.] 

Dif-fu'sing, p. prs. 

Dif-fu-sed-ness (dif-fu'ze^n&s), 
n. The state of being diffused; 
dispersion. 

Dif-fuse-ly (dif-fuse'le), ad. Co- 
piously, extensively, widely. 

Dif-fuse'ness, n. The state of 
being diffuse ; copiousness. 

Dif-fu-sion (dif-fu'zhun), n. Dis- 
persion ; a spreading. [335-4.] 

*Dif-ftj-sive (dif-fu'siv), a. Dis- 
persed, extended. [350-2.] 

Dif-fu-sive-ly (dif-fu'siv v le), ad. 
Widely, extensively. 

Dif-fu-sive-ness (dif-fu'siv x nes), 
n. Extension, dispersion. 

Dig, v. t. [dug or digged — dug 
or digged.] To pierce with a 
spade ; to excavate ; to turn up 
with a spade; to pierce with a 
sharp point: — v. i., to work with 
a spade ; to work in search of. 

*Dig'ging, p. prs. See digging. 

Dig-ged (digd), p. prf. 

Di-gest (di'jdst), n. The pandect 
of the civil law; a system or 
code of laws. 

IS* 



Di-gest (de-j£sf), v. t. To dissolve 
in the stomach ; to reduce to any 
plan or scheme ; to distribute ; 
to arrange methodically, dispose. 

*Di-gest-er (de-jest'iir), n. One 
who digests ; a strong vessel for 
dissolving bones, &c. 

*Di-gest-i-bil-i-ty (de N jest-e-b!l'- 
eHe), n. Capacity of being di- 
gested. 

*Di-gest-i-ble (de-jlst'e^bl), a. 
Capable of being digested. 

Di-ges-tion (de-jeVtshun), n. The 
act of dissolving food in the 
stomach ; in Chemistry, the sub- 
jection of substances to con- 
tinued heat; concoction. 

Di-gest-ive (de-je'stlv), a. Having 
the power to cause digestion. 

*Dig-ger (dig'gur), n. One who 
opens the ground with a spade. 

DIg'ging, n. The act of digging. 

*Dig'gings, n. pi. The places in 
which gold is dug. 

*Dig-it (dij'it), n. Three-fourths 
of an inch ; the twelfth part of 
the diameter of the sun or moon; 
any integer less than ten. 

Dig-i-tate (dij'e N tate), ) 

Dig-i-ta-ted (dij'e v ta-ted), j a ' 
Branched out into divisions like 
fingers. 

Dig-ni-fy (dig'neYl), v. t. [prs. t, 
3, dignifies.] To advance; to 
prefer, exalt ; to invest with honor. 

*Dig-ni-fi-ed (dig' n& fide), p. prf .: 
— a., invested with some dig- 
nity; august, stately. 

*Dig-ni-ta-ry (dig / neHa-r^), n. A 
clergyman of superior rank. 
[128-33.] 

Dig'ni x ta-ries, n. pi. 

Dig-ni-ty (dig'ne x te), n. Eleva- 
tion of character or conduct ; 
high rank; true honor; grandeur. 
[52-2.] [243-2.] 

Di-graph (di'graf), n. A union 
of two vowels or two consonants, 
one only being sounded; as, ea 
in reap ; gh in ghost. 

149 



DIL 



DIM 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me, mSt — pine, pin — no, move, 



DIO 



Di-gress (de-greV), v. 4 [prs. t. 
3, digresses.] To turn from 
the main subject; to wander. 
[351-16.] 

*Di-gres-sion (d£-gresh'un), n. A 
deviation from the main subject. 

Di-gres-sive (de-gres'slv), a. 
Turning aside ; deviating. 

*D1ke, n. A channel to receive 
water ; a mound. 

Di-la-cer-a-tion (de^las-ser-a'- 
shun),n. The act of rending in two. 

#Di-lap-i-da-tion (de^lap-e-da'- 
shun), n. Ruin, waste, decay. 

Di-lap-i-da-ted (d6-lap'e v da-tld), 
a. Gone to ruin. [93-27.] 

*Di-la-ta-bil-i-ty (de N la-ta-bil'- 
leHe), n. The quality of admit- 
ting extension. 

Di-la-ta-ble (de-la'ta r bl), a. Ca- 
pable of extension. 

Dil-a-ta-tion (\lll-la-ta'shu.n), n. 
The act of extending; the state 
of being extended. 

Di-late (deflate'), v. t. To extend, 
spread out j to dwell at length : 
— v. i., to swell out; to speak 
at great length. [95-14.] [299-25.] 

Di-la'ting, p. prs. 

Di-la-tor (de-la'tur), n. That 
which widens. 

Dil-a-tor-i-ness (dirTtur-r&Ws), 
n. Slowness, sluggishness. 

*Dil-A-tor-y (dil'aHur-re\), a. 
Tardy, slow. [246-9.] 

DI-lem'ma, n. A difficult or doubt- 
ful choice ; a perplexed state of 
mind ; an argument conclusive 
on either of two contrary suppo- 
sitions. [100-31.] 

^VDIl-et-tan'te, n. A lover of 
the fine arts. 

^Dil-et-tan'ti, n. pi. 

*Dil-i-gence (dll'e^nse), n. In 

dustry, assiduity. [240-18.] 
Dil-i-gent (dil'e^nt), a. Con 
stant in application ; assiduous 
industrious. 
Dil-i-gent-ly (dil'e^jent-lS), ad. 
With assiduity and perseverance. 
150 



*Di-lu-cid (de-lu'sld), a. Clear. 

DIi/tVent, n. That which thins 
other matter: — a. y making thin 
or weak, as liquors. 

Di-lute (de-lute'), v. t. To make 
thin ; to make weak : — a., weak- 
ened; attenuated, thin, diluted. 

Di-lu'ting, p. prs. 

Di-ltj-tion (de-lu'shun), n. The 
act of making any thing thin 
or weak. 
Di-lu-vi-al (de-hVve'al), ) 

Di-lu-vi-an (de-lu've^an), J a ' 
Relating to the Deluge. 

Di-lu-vi-um (d^-lu'vMm), n. A 
deluge ; a deposit of soil, gravel, 
&e. made by a deluge or ancient 
flow of water. 

DIM, a. [DIMMER — DIMMEST.] Not 

having a quick sight; obscure: 
— v. t., to cloud; to darken; to 
obscure. 

*Dim'ming, p. prs, 

* Dim'med, p. prf. 

Dime, n. A silver coin of the 
United States, of the value of 
ten cents. 

Di-MEN-siON(de-meVshun),rc. Ca- 
pacity, bulk, extent. [56-19.] 

Di-min-ish (de-mln'ish), v. t. [prs. 
t. 3, diminishes.] To make less; 
to impair : — v. i., to grow less ; 
to decrease, (ap. p. — from.) 

Dim-i-nu-tion (Mim-e-nu/shun), 
n. The act of making less 
the state of growing less. (ap. 
p.— of.) 

Di-min-u-tive (de-min'uHiv), 
Small, little [183-20] :—n., 
thing little of the kind ; a word 
formed to express littleness ; as, 
streamlet. 

Di-min-u-tive-ly (d&-m!n'uHiv- 
1&), ad. In a diminutive manner. 

*Dim-is-sor-y (dim'ls^sur-rd), a. 
Dismissing to another ecclesias- 
tical jurisdiction. 

*Dim-i-ty (dim'eHe), n. A fine 
fustian, or cloth of cotton. 

DimVties, n. pi. 



Dim-ly (dim'le), ad. Faintly, 
obscurely. 

DIm'ness, n. Dulness of sight ; 
faintness, obscurity. 

Dim-ple (dlm'pl), n. A cavity or 
depression in the cheek or chin : 
— v. %., to sink in small cavities. 

Dim'pling, p. prs. 

Dim'pled, p. prf. : — a., set with 
dimples. 

DIn, n. A loud noise; a violent 
and continued sound : — v. t., to 
stun with noise. 

Din'ning, p. prs. 

" Din-ned (dind), p. prf. 

DIne, v. i. To eat a dinner : — v. t. t 
to give a dinner to ; to feed. 

Di'ning, p. prs. 

D!ng, v. t. To dash with violence; 
to urge : — v. i., to bluster. 

^Din-gi-ness (din'je^nes), n. The 
quality of being dingy. 

Din-gle (ding'gl), n. A hollow 
between hills. [107-22.] 

*Din-gy (din'je), a. Dark, dun, 
soiled, dirty. 

DiN-NER(din'nur),n. The chief meal 
of the day (eaten about noon). 

DInt, n. A blow; a stroke; force, 
power: — v. t., to indent. 

*Di-o-ce-san (dl-6s'se x san or Ml- 
6-se'san), n. A bishop as he 
stands related to his own clergy: 
— a., pertaining to a diocese. 

*Di-o-cese (dieses), n. The cir- 
cuit of a bishop's jurisdiction :— 
sometimes written diocess. 

Di-op-tric (di-6p'trik), 1 

Di-op-tri-cal (di-6p'tre'kal), J a 
Pertaining to dioptrics. 

-Di-op-trics (di-6p r triks), n. pi. 
That part of optics which treats 
of the refraction of light. 

*Di-o-ra-ma (Ml-6-ra'nia or Mi-6- 
ra'ma), n. An optical machine 
for producing striking effects of 
light and color; a building for 
scenic exhibitions. 

Di-o-ram-ic (Mi-6-ram'Ik), a. Re- 
lating to a diorama. 



DIR 



n5r, n&t- 



DIS 

-tube, tub, bull— 611- 



-pMnd — thin, this. 



DIS 



Dip, v. t. To immerge, put into 
any liquor ; to moisten, to wet : 
— v. i., to sink; to enter into 
slightly : — »., inclination down 
ward ; the angle made with the 
plane of the horizon. 

*Dip'pixg, p. prs. 

Dip-ped (dipt), p. prf. 

*Diph-thosg (dif'thtng or dip' 
thong), n. A union of two vow 
els in one sound. 

Diph-thong-al (dlf'fA&ng^gal or 
d\n'th6ng y g&l), a. Relating to a 
diphthong. 

*Di-plo-ma (dl-pl6'ma), n. A 
letter or writing conferring some 
privilege. 

*Di-plo-:ma-cy (dl-pl6'ma x se), n. 
The art of making treaties with 
foreign states ; a privileged state ; 
a diplomatic body. 

Di-PLO-irA-TiST (dl-pWmaHlst), \ 

Dip-lo-mat (dipWmat), J 

n. One versed in diplomacy. 
[250-6.] 

Dip-lo-mat-ic (Mlp-16-mat'ik), a. 
Relating to diplomacy, f 

Dip-per (dlp'pur), n. One who 
dips ; a ladle. 

Di-RA-Di-A-Tiox(Mi-ra-de-a'shun), 
n. Diffusion of rays from a 
luminous body. 

DiRE, a. Dreadful ; horrible ; 
dismal. 

Di-RECT (d£-rekt')> «• Straight ; 
open ; plain : — v. t., to aim in a 
straight line; to point against; 
to regulate; to prescribe; to 
command. 

Di-rec-tion (de-rek'shun), n. Aim 
at a certain point ; order ; ten- 
dency; course; superscription. 

Di-rect-ive (de-rekt'iv), a. Hav- 
ing the power of direction; in- 
forming. 

Di-rect-ly (de-rekt'le), ad. In a 
straight line ; immediately; ap- 
parently. 

Di-rect-ness (de-re'kt'nes), n. 
Straightness ; shortness of way. 



*Di-rect-or (de-rekt'iir), n. One 
who has authority over others ; 
a superintendent; an instructor; 
an instrument in surgery. 

*Di-rect-or-y (de-rekt'iirVe), n. 
A book of directions : — a., com 
manding, guiding. 

Di-rect'or x ies, n. pi. 

*Di-rect-ress (de-r^kt'res), n. 
A female who directs. 

Di-rect'ress x es, n. pi. 

DiRE'FTJL, a. Dire, dreadful. 

DiRE r NESS, n. Horror, dismalness. 

*Dirge (diirje), n. A mournful 
or funeral song. [18-8.] 

Dirk (durk), n. A kind of dag 
ger : — v. t., to stab with a dirk. 

Dirt (durt), n. Mud, filth, mire : 
— v. t., to make foul ; to bedaub. 

*Dirt-i-ly (diirt'e'le), ad. Nas- 
tily; meanly, sordidly; filthily. 

Dirt-i-ness (durt'eWs), n. Nas- 
tiness, filthiness ; meanness 
baseness. 

Dirt-y (durt'e), a. [dirtier- 
dirtiest.] Foul, nasty, filthy; 
mean : — v. t. [prs. t. 3, dirties], 
to foul, to soil ; to disgrace. 

Dirt-i-ed (durt'id), p. prf. 

Dis-A-bil-i-ty (Mis-a-bll'le^te), n. 
Want of power; weakness; in- 
ability ; legal impediment. 

* x Dis-a-bil'i n ties, n. pi. 

Dis-a-ble (diz-a'bl), v. t. To de- 
prive of force, usefulness, or effi- 
cacy ; to weaken. 

Dis-a'bling, p. prs. 

Dis-a-bled (diz-a'bld), p. prf. 
(ap. p. — from.) 

Dis-a-buse ('dls-a-buze'), v. t. To 
set right ; to undeceive. 

'^DlS-A-BTj'siNG, p. prs. 

Dis-ac-com-mo-da-tion (Mis-ak- 
k&m-m6-da'shun), n. State of 
being unfit or inconvenient. 

Dis-ad-van-tage ( x dls-ad-van'- 
taje), n. Loss, injury; an unfa- 
vorable state or condition. 

*DlS-AD-VAN-TA-GEOUS (dls^ad- 

van-ta'jus), a. Contrary to in- 



terest or convenience; hurtful; 
injurious. 

DlS-AD-VAN-TA-GEOTJS-LY (dls^ad- 

van-ta'jusle), ad. With disad- 
vantage. 

DlS-AD-VAN-TA-GEOUS-NESS (dis- 

^ad-van-ta'j usee's), n. Inconve- 
nience; loss. 

Dis-af-fect (Mls-af-fSktf), v. t. To 
fill with discontent ; to alienate. 

x Dis-AF-fect'ed, p. prf. : — a., un- 
friendly; alienated. 

DlS-AF-FECT-ED-LY (Mls-af-f^kf- 

edle), ad. In a disaffected man- 
ner; discontentedly. 

DlS-AF-FECT-ED-NESS(Mls-af-fekt'- 

ed N n§s), n. The quality of being 

disaffected ; discontent. 
*Dis-af-fec-tion (Mls-af-feV- 

shun), n. Want of zeal or 

affection ; dislike. 
Dis-af-firm (Mis-af-ferm 1 ), v. t. 

To contradict; to deny. 
*Dis-af-firm-ance (Mis-af-fe'rm'- 

anse), n. Confutation, negation. 
^Dis-l-GREi/, v. i. To differ in 

opinion; to dissent; to quarrel. 

{ap. p. — with a person, to a 

proposal.) 
* n Dis-a-gree'ing, p. prs. 
-^Dis-A-greed', p. prf. 
Dis-a-gree-a-ble (Mis-a-gree'a- 

N bl), a. Unpleasant, offensive. 

(ap. p. — to.) 
Dis-a-gree-a-ble-ness (Mls-a- 

gree'a N bl-nes),n. Unpleasantness. 
Dis-a-gree-a-bly (Mis-a-gree'a- 

N bl£), ad. Unpleasantly. 
n Dis-a-gree'ment, n. Difference, 

dissimilitude ; contrariety of 

opinion ; discord, variance. 
Dis-al-low (Mis-al-lM'), v. t. or 

v. i. To refuse, to deny; to reject. 
Dis-al-low-a-ble (Mis-al-lou'a- 

v bl), a. Not allowable. 
Dis-al-low-ance ( v dis-al-16u'- 

anse), n. Prohibition ; refusal. 
Dis-an-i-mate (dls-an'e'mate), v. t. 

To deprive of life; to discourage. 
Dis-an Vma-ting, p. prs. 

151 



DIS 



DIS 
Fate, far, fall, fat — me, in£t — pine, pin — n6, mSve, 



DIS 



^Dis-an-nul', v. t. See annul. 
Dis-ap-pear (Mls-ap-peer'), v. i. 

To be lost to view, vanish. 
*Dis-ap-pear-ance (Mis-ap-peer / - 

anse), n. Withdrawal from sight. 
v Dis-AP-pdiNT', v. t. To defeat of 

expectation ; to balk, to frustrate. 
\Dis-AP-point'ed, p. prf. (ap. p. 

— of a thing not obtained, in a 

thing obtained.) 
^Dis-AP-pdiNT'MENT, n. Defeat of 

hopes, failure of expectation. 

[146-29.] [32-37.] [295.] 
Dis-ap-pro-ba-tion (dis'&p-pr6- 

ba'shun), n. Censure, condem- 
nation. 
-Dis-ap-prove (Mis-ap-pr5&v'). 

v. t. To dislike; to censure. 

(ap. p. — of.) 
^DlS-AP-PROv'lNG, p. prs. 

Dis-AP-PRO-viNG-LY(Mls-ap-pr66'- 
ving^le), ad. By disapprobation. 

Dis-arm (dlz-arm'), v. t. To di- 
vest of arms or power. 

Dis-ar-range (Mis-ar-ranje'), v. t. 
To put out of order; to de- 
range. 

*'Dis-ar-ran'ging, p. prs. 

Dis-AR-RANGE-MENT^dls-ar-ranje'- 
ni£nt), n. Disorder, derangement. 

*Dis-ar-ray (Mis-ar-ra'), n - dis- 
order, confusion : — v. t., to over- 
throw ; to undress. 

*Dis-as-ter (diz-as'tur), n. Mis- 
fortune, grief, calamity. 

*Dis-as-trous (diz-as'trus), a. 
Unlucky, calamitous. [64.] f 

Dis-as-trous-ly (diz-as'trus N le), 
ad. Unfortunately, calamitously. 

*Dis-a-vouch (Mis-a-vMtsh'), v. t. 

[prs. t. 3, DISAVOUCHES.] To 

retract, disown. 

Dis-a-vow (Mls-a-v6u'), v. t. To 
disown ; to deny knowledge of. 

*Dis-a-vow-al (Mis-a-vM'al), n. 
Denial; a disowning. 

Dis-band (diz-band'), v. t. To dis- 
miss from military service : — 
v. i., to retire; to separate; to 
break up, 
152 



(Mis-be-leef), n. 
credit ; positive 



*Dis-be-lief 

Refusal of 

rejection. 
-Dis-be-lieve (Mls-be-leev'), v. t. 

Not to credit; to discredit, 

^DlS-BE-LIEV'lNG, p. prs. 

Dis-be-liev-er (Mls-be-leev'ur), n. 
An infidel; one who refuses 
belief. 

Dis-bur-den (diz-bur'dn), v. t. To 
unload; to disencumber: — v. i., 
to ease the mind. 

Dis-burse (diz-burse / ), v. t. To 
spend or lay out money. 

Dis-bur'sing, p. prs. 
''Dis-BURSE-MENT(diz-burse'ment) 
n. A disbursing or laying out; 
expenditure. 

Disc. See Disk. 

Dis-card (dis-kard'), v. t. To cast 
off; to discharge or reject, 
[357-20.] 

*Dis-cern (diz-zern'), v. t. To 
see ; to perceive ; to judge ; to 
distinguish : — v. i.> to make dis- 
tinction. 

Dis-cern'ing, p. prs. : — a,, know- 
ing, judicious. 

ic "Dis-CERN-i-BLE (diz-zeWe N bl), a. 
Discoverable, perceptible. 

Dis-cern-ment (dlz-zern'mSnt), n. 
Penetration; sagacity; discrim- 
ination; judgment. [222.] 

*Dis-cerp-ti-ble (dis-serp'te v bl), 
a. Frangible; separable. 

*Dis-cerp-tion (dls-sdrp'shun), n. 
The act of pulling to pieces. 

Dis-charge (dis-tsharje'), v. t. To 
disburden; to fire; to clear a 
debt; to absolve; to perform; 
to obliterate; to dismiss; to re- 
lease : — v. i., to break up : — n., 
vent, explosion, emission ; dis- 
mission ; performance ; ransom ; 
payment; exemption; release. 
[384-4.] 

Dis-char'ging, p. prs. 

Dis-char-ger ^dis-tshar'jur), n. 
One who discharges. 

*Dis-ci-ple (dis-sl'pl), n. A 



scholar ; a follower [65-30] : — 
v. t. f to train ; to convert. 

Dis-ci-ple-ship (dis-si'pl N ship), n. 
The state of a disciple. 

Dis-ci-plin-a-ble (Mis-se-plin'a- 
N bl), a. Capable of discipline. 

*Dis-ci-plin-a-ri-an ( x dis-se-plin- 
a're^an), n. One who rules or 
teaches with system a,nd strict- 
ness : — a., relating to discipline. 

*Dis-ci-pline (dis'se^plm), n. Edu- 
cation ; rule, order ; chastise- 
ment ; military regulation ; gov- 
ernment [32-21] [359-18]:— v. t., 
to educate, instruct; to correct; 
to punish ; to reform. [334.] 

Dis'ci x plin-ing, p. prs. 

Dis-claim (dis-klame'), v. t. To 
disown, deny; to renounce. 

Dis-claim-er (dis-klame'ur), n. 
One who disclaims; an express 
or implied denial. 

*Dis-close (dis-kl6ze'), v. t. To 
uncover ; to reveal ; to divulge ; 
to tell. [83-36.] [292-12.] 

DlS-CLO'SING, p. prs. 

*Dis-clo-sure (dis-klo'zhur), n. 

Discovery ; act of revealing. 
Dis-coid (dls-k6id r ), ) 

Dis-coid-al (dis-k6id'al), j a * 

Having the form of a disk or 

discus. 
*Dis-col-o-ra-tion (dis^l-d-ra'- 

shun), n. The act of changing 

the color; change of color, stain. 
Dis-col-or (dis-kurTur), v. t. To 

change from the natural hue; to 

stain; to tinge. [215-26.] 
Dis-com-fit (dis-kum'fit), v. t. To 

defeat, vanquish : — n. f defeat, 

overthrow, discomfiture. 
Dis-com-fit-ure (dis-kum'fit x yur), 

Defeat, rout, overthrow. 
Dis-com-fort (dis-kum'furt), n. 

Uneasiness, melancholy: — v. L, 

to grieve; to make uneasy. 
Dis-com-mend (Mis-k6m-m3nd')> 

v. t. To blame; to censure. 

DlS-COM-MEND-A-BLE (dlS-k6m'- 

mend'a-bl), a. Blamable. 



DIS 



DIS 

ndr, n&t — tube, tub, bull — 611 — p6und — thin, thIs. 



DIS 



Dis-com-mode (Mls-k6m-m6de'), 

v. t. To put to inconvenience ; 

to molest; to incommode. 
\Dis-com-mo'ding, p. prs. 
Dis-com-mo-di-ous (Mis-k6m-m6'- 

de^us), a. Inconvenient. 
Dis-com-pose ( x dis-k6m-p6ze0, 

v. t. To disturb the feelings of; 

to agitate ; to ruffle. [303-11.] 
x DlS-COM-PO'SING, p. prs. 
*Dis-com-po-sure ( x dls-k6m-p6'- 

zhur), n. Disorder, perturbation. 
Dis-con-cert (Mis-kSn-serf), v. t. 

To unsettle, defeat, frustrate. 
Dis-coN-FORM-i-TY(Mis-k&n-fdrnr / - 

e v te), n. Want of agreement. 
*Dis-C0N-GRU-i-TY(Mls-k6n-gru'e- 

He), n. Disagreement, incon- 
sistency. 
VDis-con-gruVties, n. pi. 
Dis-con-nect (Mis-kon-nekf), v. t. 

To separate ; to disunite. 
*Dis-con-nec-tion (Mls-kon-neV- 

shun), n. Separation, disunion. 
*Dis-con-so-late (dis-kSn's^llt), 

a. Comfortless ; hopeless ; sad, 

melancholy. 
Dis-con-so-late-ly (dis-k6n's6- 

^lit-le), ad. In a disconsolate 

manner. 
Dis-con-tent (Mls-k&n-tgnt'), n. 

Want of contentment; uneasi- 
ness : — a., uneasy, dissatisfied : 

— v. t., to dissatisfy. 
Dis-coN-TENT-ED^dis-k&n-tent'&d), 

p. prf. : — a., uneasy, dissatisfied. 

DlS-CON-TENT-ED-LY (Mis-k6n- 

tentWle), ad. With dissatis- 
faction ; disaffectedly. 

DlS-CON-TENT-MENT(Mls-k6n-t^nt r - 

m^nt), n. The state of being dis- 
contented; disquietude. 

*Dis-con-tin-tj-ance (Mis-k6n- 
tin'u x anse), n. Want of continu- 
ance; a breaking off; cessation; 
intermission ; disruption. 

Dis-con-tin-u-a-tion (Mis-k&n- 
v tln-u-a'shun), n. Disruption of 
continuity, separation, discon 
tinuance. 



*Dis-con-tin-ue (Mis-kon-tln'u), 
v. t. To leave off; to interrupt : 
— v. %., to leave off; to cease. 

-^Dis-con-tinVing, p. prs. 

*Dis-con-ti-ntj-i-ty (dls x k6n-te- 
nu'e x t£), n. Disunity of parts ; 
want of cohesion ; cessation. 

Dis-cord (dis'kdrd), n. Disagree 
ment, difference, dissension, dis 
sonance, strife. f 

*Dis-cord-ance (dis-kSrd'anse), j 

Dis-C0RD-AN-CY(dis-k6rd'an x se), j 
n. Disagreement, opposition, 
dissonance, discord. 

*Dis-cord-Ant (dis-k6rd'ant), a. 
Inharmonious, inconsistent, dis- 
sonant, harsh. [144-14.] [348-19/ 

Dis-cord-ant-ly (dis-k6rd'ant x le) 
ad. Inconsistently ; in disagree- 
ment with itself. 

Dis-count (dis / k6unt), n. A de- 
duction or allowance for prompt 
or advanced payment. 

Dis-count (dis-k6unt'ordis'k6unt), 
v. t. To count back ; to pay 
back again ; to deduct. 

*DlS-COUN-TE-NANCE (dlS-k6un 

te'nlnse), v. t. To discourage by 
cold treatment : — »., disfavor ; 
slight. 

Dis-coun'te^nan-cing, p. prs. 

Dis-cour-age (dis-kur'rije), v. t. 
To depress ; to deter ; to deprive 
of confidence ; to dissuade, (ap. 
p. — from.) 

Dis-cour'a v ging, p. prs. 

*Dis-cour-age-ment (dis-kur'rije 
x m£nt), n. The cause of depres 
sion or fear ; the act of disheart 
ening. (ap. p. — to.) 

*Dis-course (dls'k6rse r ), n. Con- 
versation, mutual intercourse of 
language ; a treatise ; a sermon 
[117-19] : — v. i., to converse; to 
talk ; to reason : — v. t., to utter 
or give forth. 

Dis-cour'sing, p. prs. 

Dis-cour-sive (dis-k6r'slv), a. 
Reasoning ; conversable. 

*Dis-cour-te-ous (dis-kur'tsh^us 



or dis-kur'te x ds), a. Uncivil, 

rude. 
*Dis-cour-te-sy (dis-kur'te x se), n. 

Incivility, rudeness. 
Dis-cotjr'te x sies, n. pi. 
*Dis-cous (dis'kus), a. Broad, flat. 
Dis-cov-er (dis-kuv'ur), v. t. To 

disclose ,• to bring to light ; to 

find out; to reveal; to detect. 

*DlS-COV-ER-A-BLE (dlS-kuv'ui*^- 

bl), a. Capable of being found out. 

Dis-cov-er-er (dls-kuv'ur x ur), n. 
One who discovers. 

Dis-cov-er-y (dls-kuv'tlrVe), n. 
Disclosure; the act of finding 
out; that which is first brought 
to light. 

-^Dis-cov'er^es, n. pi. 

Dis-cred-lt (dis-kred'it), n. Re- 
proach, disgrace ; want of trust : 
— v. t, to deprive of credibility ; 
to disgrace. 

*Dis-cred-it-a-ble (dis-krM'ifiU 
bl), a. Reproachful, disgraceful. 

-Dis-creet (dis-kreef), a. Pru- 
dent, sober ; modest ; cautious. 

Dis-creet-ly (dis-kre&t'le), ad. 
Prudently, cautiously. 

Dis-creet-ness (dis-kreet'nes), n. 
Prudence; discretion. 

Dis-crep-ance (dis-krep'anse or 
dls'kre^panse), n. Difference, 
contrariety, disagreement. 

*Dis-cre-pan-cy (dis-krep'an N se' 
or dis'kre N pan-se), n. Same as 

DISCREPANCE. 

Dis-cre-pant (dis-kreVant or dis'- 
kre^pant), a. Different; dis- 
agreeing. 

*Dis-crete (dls-krete')? «• Dis- 
tinct; disjunctive; separate. 

*Dis-cre-tion (dis-kresh'un), ;?. 
Prudence; liberty of acting at 
pleasure; wise management. 

*Dis-cre-tion-a-ry (dls-kresh'- 
un^-re), a. Left to discretion 
or choice ; unrestrained ; un- 
limited. 

Dis-cre-tive (dls-kre'tiv), a. Sepa- 
rate, distinct. 

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DIS 



*Dis-CRiM-i-NATE(dis-krim'e v nate) 
v. t. To mark with notes of 
difference ; to select : to sepa- 
rate : — v. i.y to make a distinc- 
tion ; to distinguish. [322.] 

Dis-crim'iVa-ting, p. prs. 

Dis-crim-i-nate-ly (dis-krim'e- 
x nit-le), ad. Distinctly ; minutely. 

Dis-CRiM-i-NA-TiON(dis v krim-e-na'- 
shun), n. The act of distinguish- 
ing one from another; distinc- 
tion; discernment. [158-24.] 

*Dis-crim-i-na-tive (dis-kriui'e- 

. x na-tiv), a. That which observes 
distinction ; serving to distin- 
guish. 

*Dis-cu-bi-tor-y (dis-ku'beHur- 
re), a. Fitted to the posture of 
leaning. 

*Dis-cuM-BEN-CY(dis-kum'beVse), 
n. The act of leaning at meat. 

Dis-cum-ber (dis-kum'bur), v. t. 
To disengage ; to unburden. 

Dis-cur-sion (dis-kur'shun), n. A 
running or rambling about. 

Dis-ctjr-sive (dis-kur'slv), a. 
Moving here and there ; roving. 

*Dis-cur-sor-y (dis-kur'siirVe), a. 
Argumental ; discursive. 

*Dis-cus (dis'kus), n. A quoit; 
a disk. 

Dis'cus^es, n. pi. 

**Dis-cuss (dis-kus'), v. t. [prs. t. 
3, discusses.] To examine; to 
debate; to disperse; to scatter. 
[51-29.] 

Dis-cus-ser (dis-kus'sur), n. One 
who discusses. 

*Dis-cus-sion (dis-kush'un), n. 
Disquisition; examination; ar- 
gument, debate. 

Dis-dain (dlz-dane'), v. t. To scorn, 
to despise, to contemn [285-17] : 
— n., scorn, contempt. [66-13.] 

*Dis-dain-ful (diz-dane'ful), a. 
Scornful; indignant; haughty. 

Dis-dain-ful-ly (dlz-dane'fuTle), 
ad. With haughty scorn. 

Dis-ease (diz-eeze'), n. Any de- 
viation from health; disorder; 
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distemper; malady ; sickness : 
v. t., to afflict with disease; to 
infect. 

Dis-eas'ing, p. prs, 

v Dis~em-bark', v. t. To carry to 
land; to put on shore: — v. i., to 
go on land; to quit a ship. 

Dis-em-bar-ka-tion (Mis-£m-bar- 
ka'shun), n. A landing or going 
ashore. 

v D!s-em-bar'rass, v. t. To free 
from perplexity ; to extricate ; to 
liberate. 

'^DIs-em-bar'rass^ment, n. Lib- 
eration, extrication. 

x Dis-EM-BEi/LisH, v. t. To divest 
of embellishment. 

Dis-em-bit-ter (Mis-^m-bit'tur), 
v. t. To free from bitterness. 

*Dis-em-bod-y (Mis-£ui-b6d'de), 

V. t. [prs. t. 3, DISEMBODIES.] 

To divest of body; to discharge 

from military service. 
* v Dis-em-bod'i-ed, p. prf. 
*Dis-em-bogue (Mis-em-bdg')> v. t. 

To pour out at the mouth, as a 

river: — v. i., to gain a vent; 

to flow. 
^Dis-em-bo'gtjing, p. prs. 
Dis-em-bow-el (Mis-em-b6u'el), 

v.t. To take out the bowels. 
^Dis-em-bow'eiAing, 



'Dis-em-bow'ei/ling, j i ' 



prs. 



N DlS-EM-BOW'EL-ED, j - 

Dis-em-bow'ell-ed, J "* * J ' 
x Dis-EM-BR<3ii/, v. t. To free from 

perplexity. 
Dis-en-chant (Mls-e^n-tshant'), v. t 

To free from enchantment. 
Dis-en-cum-ber (Mis-^n-kum r bur), 
v. t. To discharge from encum- 
brance; to disburden ; to free. 

*DlS-EN-CUM-BRANCE (Mls-£n- 

kiim'branse), n. Freedom from 
encumbrance ; deliverance. 

Dis-en-gage (Mis-^n-gaje'), v. t. 
To disentangle; to clear from 
impediments or difficulties ; to 
extricate, release, (ap.p. — from.) 

* v Dis-en-ga'ging, p. prs. 



DlS-EN-GA-GED (MlS-^D-gajd'), jty 

prf.: — a., at leisure, unoccupied. 
Dis-en-gage-ment (Mls-Sn-gaje'- 

ment), n. Release ; vacancy. 
Dis-en-no-ble (Mis-3n-n6'bl), v. t. 

To deprive of rank or title. 

^DiS-EN-NO'BLING, p. 2^8. 

*Dis-en-roll (Mis-en-r61e')> v. U 
To erase from a roll or list. 

*DlS-EN-THRALL. See DISINTHRALL. 

Dis-en-tan-gle (Mis-e'n-tang'gl), 
v. t. To set free from ; to clear ; 
to unfold; to disengage. 

* v Dis-en-tan'gling, p. prs. 

Dis-en-tan-gle-ment (Mls-Sn- 
tang'grm^nt), n. Disengagement. 

Dis-en-throne (Mls-e 1 n-^r6ne'), 
v. t. To dethrone, to depose. 

n Dis-en-thro'ning, p. prs. 

-Dis-en-tomb (Mis-e'n-tdom'), v. t. 
To disinter. 

*Dis-en-trance (Mis-e'n-transe'), 
v. t. To awaken from a trance. 

x Dis-en-tran'cing, p. prs. 

\Dis-e-steem, n. Disregard : — - 
v. t., to slight ; to dislike. 

Dis-fa-vor (dis-fa'vur), n. Dis- 
countenance; dislike: — v. t., to 
discountenance ; to oppose. 

Dis-fig-u-ra-tion (dis N flg-u-ra'- 
shun), n. The act of disfiguring ; 
deformity. 

DIs-fIg'ure, v. t. To deform; to 
deface ; to maim. 

Dis-figVring, p. prs. 

^•DIs-fIg'ure^ment, n. Deface- 
ment of beauty ; deformity. 

*Dis-fran-chise (dis-fran'tshlz), 
v. t. To deprive of privileges or 
immunities; to deprive of citi- 
zenship. 

Dis-fran'chis^ng, p. prs. 

*Dis-fran-chise-ment (dis-fran'- 
tshiz x ni£nt), n. The act of de- 
priving of privileges. 

DIs-fur'nish, v. t. [prs. t. 3, dis- 
furnishes.] To unfurnish ; to 
strip. 

DIs-gar'nIsh, v. t. [prs. t. 3, dis- 
garnishes.]To strip of ornaments. 



m^^ 



DIS 



BIS 
n5r, n&t— tube, tub, bill — 611- 



-pound — thin, this. 



DIS 



Dis-gorge (dlz-g6rje')> v. t. To 
discharge by the inouth ; to pour 
out with violence ; to give up. 

Dis-gor'ging, p. prs. 

*Dis-G0RGE-MENT(dis-g6rje'ment) 
n. Act of disgorging; yield- 
ing up. 

Dis-grace (diz-grase'), n. Shame, 
ignominy, dishonor, disfavor, 
discredit : — v. t., to dishonor ; to 
bring to shame. [384-13.] 

Dis-gra'cing, p. prs. 

*Dis-grace-ful (diz-grase'f&l), a. 
Shameful, ignominious, base. 

Dis-grace-ful-ly (diz-grase'fiil- 
N le), ad. In disgrace; igno- 
miniously. 

Dis-grace-ful-ness (dlz-grase'- 
fuPnes), n. Shamefulness. 

Dis-guise (dlz-gize'), v. t. To con- 
ceal by an unusual dress; to 
hide ; to disfigure : — n., a dress 
to conceal; a counterfeit show; 
mask. [374-3.] f 

DlS-GUl'siNG, p. prs. 

*Dis-guise-ment (diz-gize'ment), 
n. A dress of concealment; 
false appearance. 

Dis-guis-er (diz-gize'ur), n. One 
who puts on a false appearance. 

Dis-gust (diz-gusf), n. Aversion, 
dislike; disrelish, nausea: — v. t., 
to offend; to excite aversion; to 
give a disrelish. [326-11.] 

Dis-gust'ed, p. prf. (ap. p. — at, 
with.) 

Dis-gtjst-ful (diz-gust'ful), a. 
Nauseous, disgusting. 

Dish, n. A vessel in which food 
is served up at table ; any 
particular kind of food : — v. t, y to 
serve in a dish. 

Dish'es, n. pi. and^rs. t. 3. 

*Dis-ha-bille (Mis-a-bir), n. Un- 
dress, loose dress : — sometimes 
spelled deshabille. 

*Dis-heart-en (dis-har'tn), v, t. 
To discourage ; to deject. 

DIsH-iv'EL, v. t. To spread the 
hair disorderly. 



prs. 



Dish-ev'el^ing, *) 

*Dish-ev'el v ling, J &' 

Dish-ev'el-ed, j j, 

*Dish-ev'ell-ed, J P' P r S' 

Dis-hon-est (diz-6n'est), a. Void 
of probity or faith ; fraudulent. 

Dis-hon-est-ly (dlz-6n'3stfl6), ad. 
Knavishly, fraudulently. 

*Dis-hon-est-y (diz-6n'^st x e), n. 
Faithlessness ; want of probity ; 
treachery; knavery. 

Dis-hon-or (diz-Sn'mir), n. Re- 
proach, shame, disgrace, igno- 
miny : — v. t., to disgrace; to 
treat with indignity; to refuse 
acceptance or payment on a draft. 

-Dis-hon-or-a-ble (diz-on'nur^a- 
bl), a. Shameful; reproachful. 

Dis-hon-or-a-bly (diz-6n'nur-a- 
N bl&), ad. Disgracefully, basely, 
shamefully. 

Dis-hu-mor (dis-yu'mur), n. Ill- 
humor ; peevishness. 

Dis-in-cli-na-tion (disln-kle-na/- 
shun), n. Want of inclination; 
unwillingness. 

Dis-in-cline (Mis-in-kllne'), v. t. 
To make averse; to disaffect. 

^is-in-cli'ning, p. prs. 

Dis-in-fect (Mis-in-fekf), v. t. To 
purify from infection. 

Dis-in-fect-ant (Mis-in-fekt'ant), 
n. A substance that prevents or 
removes infection. 

Dis-in-fec-tion (Mls-in-fek'shun), 
n. A cleansing from infection. 

Dis-iN-GEN-u-ous(Mls-in-jen r u A us) 
a. Unfair, illiberal; artful. 

Dis-in-gen-u-ous-ly (Mis-in-jeV- 
u x us-le), ad. In a disingenuous 
manner; unfairly; meanly. 

*Dis-in-gen-u-ous-ness (Mis-in- 
jen'u'us-n&s), n. Subtlety. 

*Dis-in-her-it (Mls-ln-heVlt), v. t. 
To deprive of hereditary right. 

Dis-in-te-grate (dls-ln'te^grate), 
v. t. To separate into particles. 

Dis-in'teVra-ting, p. prs. 

Dis-iN-TE-GRA-TiON( v dls-in-te'-gra'- 
shun),?i. Separation into particles. 



v Dis-iN-TER', v. t. To take out 
of the grave. [185-14.] 

^Dis-in-ter'ring, p. prs. 

DiS-iN-TER-RED(Mis-in-tercV)/>._pr/l 

Dis-in-ter-est-ed (dlz-ln'teVest- 
£d), a. Not moved by private 
advantage ; unselfish ; impartial. 

Dis-in-ter-est-ed-ly (dlz-in'ter- 
est-ed N le), ad. In a disinterested 
manner; unselfishly. 

Dis-in-ter-est-ed-ness (diz-in r - 
teVe'st-edWs), n. Freedom from 
self-interest ; impartiality. 

^Dis-in-ter'ment, n. The act of 
unburying. 

*Dis-in-thrall (Mls-ln-^Arawl'), 
v. t. To rescue from oppres- 
sion ; to set free. 

DlS-IN-THRALL-MENT \ (Mis-111- 

*Dis-in-thral-ment J thrkwV- 
ment), n. Emancipation from 
slavery. 

Dis-join (dis-jdin'), v. t. To sepa- 
rate; to part from each other; 
to disunite. 

Dis-joint (dls-jdint'), v. t. To put 
out of joint: — v. i., to fall in 
pieces; to separate. 

Dis-joint-ly (dis-j6int'le), ad. 
In a divided state. 

Dis-junct (dis-jungkf), a. Dis- 
jointed; separate; disjoined. 

-Dis-junc-tion (dis-jungk'shun), 
n. Disunion, separation, parting. 

Dis-junct-ive (dis-jungkt'iv), a. 
Separating, disjoining; uniting 
parts of a discourse in construc- 
tion, but disjoining the sense: — 
n., a conjunction which expresses 
opposition in meaning. 

Dis-junct-ive-ly (d!s-jungkt'iv- 
He), ad. Distinctly, separately. 

Disc j (disk), n. The face of the 

*Disk J sun or a planet as it ap- 
pears to the eye; a discus; a 
quoit. [104-7.] 

Dis-like (dis-like'), n. Distaste ; 
aversion; disinclination (ap. p. 
— to) : — v. t., to disrelish ; to 
hate. 

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Dis-li'king, p. prs. 

Dis-like-ness (dis-like'nes), n. 
Dissimilitude, unlikeness. 

*Dis-limb (dis-lim'), v. U To tear 
limb from limb. 

Dis-lo-cate (dis'^kate), v. t. To 
put out of joint,* to disjoint. 

Dis'lo^ca-ting, p. prs. 

Dis-lo-ca-tion (Mis-16-ka'shun), 
n. The state of being displaced ; 
a joint put out; luxation. 

*Dis-lodge (dlz-l6dje')> v. t. To 
remove from a place. 

*Dis-lodg'ing, p. prs. 

Dis-loy-al (dlz-lde'al), o. Not 
true to allegiance ; faithless. 

#Dis-loy-al-ly (diz-16e'arie), ad. 
Not faithfully ,• treacherously. 

Dis-loy-al-ty (diz-l6e'arte), n. 
Want of fidelity or allegiance. 

Dis-mal (diz'mal), o. Unhappy, 
sorrowful, dreary, gloomy, dire- 
ful, calamitous. [126-17.] 

*Dis-mal-ly (dlz'marie), ad. Sor- 
rowfully, sadly, horribly. 

*Dis-mal-ness (diz'marn^s), n. 
Horror,- sorrow, gloominess. 

Dis-man-tle (dis-man'tl), v. t. To 
throw off a dress,* to strip* to 
demolish ; to destroy. 

Dis-man'tling, p. prs. 

Dis-mask (dis-mask'), v, t. To 
divest of a mask * to unmask. 

Dis-mast', v. t. To deprive of 
masts. 

Dis-may (dis-ma'), v. t. To terrify, 
to affright, to daunt, to appall : 
— n., loss of courage * fear, ter- 
ror, fright. 

*Dis-MAY-ED-NESs(dls-ma'ed y nes), 
n. Dejection of courage. 

Dis-mem-ber (diz-nie'ni'bur), v. t. 
To divide limb from limb; to 
separate ; to mutilate. 

Dis-mem-ber-ment (diz-mem'biir- 
^me'nt), n. Separation, division • 
mutilation. [256-1.] [64-15.] 

Dis-miss (dls-mls'), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 

dismisses.] To send away* to 

discard; to discharge. 

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•^Dis-Miss'AL, n. The act of dis- 
missing ; dismission. 

*Dis-mis-sion (dls-nilsh'un), n. 
The act of sending away ; dis- 
charge, (ap.p. — from.) [243-18.] 

Dis-mis-sive (dis-mls'siv), a. 
Causing dismission ; removing. 

Dis-mount (dlz-mStint'), v. t. To 
throw or alight from a horse, 
&c. ; to throw a cannon from its 
carriage : — v. i, 9 to alight from a 
horse. 

*Dis-o-be-di-ence (Mis-6-be'de 
^ense), n. Violation of lawful 
commands ; neglect or refusal 
to obey. 

*Dis-o-BE-Di-ENT(Mis-&-be'de x ent) 
a. Not observant of lawful au- 
thority ; refusing to obey. 

*-Dis-o-bey (Mis-6-ba'), v. t. To 
break commands; to neglect or 
refuse to obey. 

Dis-ob-li-ga-tion (dls^b-le-ga' 
shun), n. Offense; cause of 
disgust. 

Dis-o-blige ( r dis-6-blije'), v. t. To 
offend; to disgust; to displease; 
to show incivility to. 

^Dis-o-bli'ging, p. prs. : — a., dis- 
gusting, offensive, unaccommo- 
dating. 

>!J Dis-ORB-ED(diz-5rbd , ),«. Thrown 
out of its proper orbit. 

Dis-or-der (diz-or'dur), n. Irreg- 
ularity, confusion ; tumult ; dis- 
temper; disease [296-27] : — v. t., 
to throw into confusion ; to make 
sick; to derange; to discompose. 

Dis-or'der-ed, p. prf.: — a., irreg- 
ular, loose, diseased. 

Dis-or-der-ly (dlz-drMur^le), a. 
Confused, irregular; lawless: — 
ad., irregularly, confusedly. 

Dis-or-gan-i-za-tion (dis'or-gan- 
e-za'shun), n. Act of disorgani- 
zing; subversion of order; dis- 
solution, disintegration. 

DIs-or'gan'ize, v. t. To derange 
or destroy the functions or organs 
of a body ; to disintegrate. 



n. 



Dis-or'ganVzing, p. prs. 
Dis-or-gan-i-zer (dis-dr'gan'i- 

zur), n. One who, or that whieh, 

disorganizes. 
Dis-own (dlz-6ne'), v. t. To deny, 

renounce; to disclaim. 
*Dis-par-age (dis-par'rij), v. t. 

To underrate; to decry unduly; 

to undervalue. 
Dis-par'a x ging, p. prs. 
Dis-par-a-ger (dis-par'e^jur), n. 

One who disparages ; a traducer. 
Dis-par-age-ment (dis-par'rij- 

N m^nt), n. Unjust depreciation; 

detraction ; undervaluation, (op. 

p.— to.) 
*Dis-par-i-ty (dis-par'eH£), n. 

Inequality, difference. [216-11.] 
DIs-part', v. t. To separate; to 

divide. 
Dis-pas-sion (dis-pash'un), 

Want of passion, apathy. 
Dis-pas-sion-ate (dis-pash'un r it), 

o. Cool, calm, temperate. 
Dis-patch. See despatch. 
*Dis-pau-per (dls-paw'pur), v. U 

To deprive a pauper of his claim 

to support. 
*Dis-PEi/, v. t. To drive away; 

to disperse ; to dissipate. [165-3.] 
*Dis-pel/ling, p. prs. 
*Dis-pell'ed, p. prf. 
*Dis-pen-sa-ble (dis-peVsa^bl), o. 

Unnecessary. 
*Dis-pen-sa-ry (dis-pen'saVe), n. 

A place where medical advice 

and remedies are furnished to 

the poor. 
Dis-pen'sa^ries, n. pi. 
Dis-PEN-SA-TiON(Mis-pSn-sa'shun) 

n. Administration ; distribu- 
tion ; method of Providence ; 

that which Providence allots ; an 

exemption from an obligation. 

[128-22.] [264.] 
*~Dis-pen-sa-tor-y (dis-pen'sa- 

Hur-re), n. A book in which the 

composition of medicines is de- 
scribed ; a pharmacopoeia : — a. t 

granting dispensation. 



DIS 



DIS 
nor, n6t— tube, tub, bull— 611— p 



ind — th'xn, THis. 



DIS 



Dis-pen'sa x tor-ies, )l. pi. 

D!s-pense', v. t. To deal out ; to 
distribute ; to administer : — dis- 
pense (with), to do without. 

Dis-pen'sing, p. prs. 

*Dis-pen-ser (dis-pen'sur), n. One 
who dispenses ; a distributer. 
[182-17.] 

Dis-peo-ple (dis-pe'pl), v. t. To 
depopulate. 

*Dis-peo'pling, p. prs. 

Dis-perse (dis-perse'), v. t. To 
scatter,dissipate,dispel. [133-23.] 
[325-2.] 

Dis-per'sing, p. prs. 

Dis-PERS-ED-LY(dis-pers'ed^le),ac?. 
In a scattered manner. 

D!s-pers'ed n xess, n. The state 
of being dispersed or scattered. 

Dis-pers-er (dis-pers'ur), n. A 
scatterer; a spreader. 

*Dis-per-sion (dis-per'shun), n. 
The act of scattering or spread- 
ing; the state of being scattered. 

Dis-per-sive (dis-peVsiv), a. Dis 
sipating ; tending to scatter. 

Dis-PiR'tT, v. t. To discourage ; to 
depress ; to dishearten. 

Dis-pir'it^ed-ness, n. Want of 
vigor or spirit. 

Dis-place (dis-plase')j v. t. To 
put out of place ; to remove. 

Dis-pla'cing, p. prs. 

Dis-place-ment (dis-plase'ment), 
n. Act of removing from the 
usual place ; removal from office. 

*Dis-PLA-CEN-CY(dis-pla/sen N s£),n. 
Incivility, disobligation. 

DIs-plInt', v. t. To remove i 
plant; to drive away a people. 

Dis-plant-a-tion (Mis-plant-aA 
shun), n. The removal of i 
plant; the ejection of a people. 

Dis-play (dis-pla/), v. t. To ex. 
hibit; to spread wide ; to show 
ostentatiously [221-14] : — n., an 
exhibition ; a show ; a parade. 
Dis-please (dis-pleez'), v. t. To 
offend. 

DlS-PLEAS'lNG, p. pV8. 



*Dis-pleas-ure (dis-plezh'iir), n. 
Uneasiness, offense, anger. 

Dis-pleas'u n ring, p. prs. 

D!s-plode', v. t. To explode. 

Dis-plo'ding, p. prs. 

Dis-plo-sion (d!s-pl6'zhun), n. A 
sudden burst with loud noise. 

Dis-p6rt', n. Play, sport : — v. %., 
to play ; to toy ; to wanton : — 
v. t., to divert. 

iJ Dis-POS-A-BLE (dis-p6z r a x bl), a. 
Free to be used or employed ; 
appropriable, usable. 

Dis-pos-al (dis-poz'al), n. The act 
of disposing; regulation. 

Dis-pose (dis-p6ze'), v. t. To ar- 
range, place; to adapt, employ 
(a.]), p. — for); to incline (ap. p. — 
to) ; to sell, get rid (ap. p. — (of). 
[30-19.] [223-6.] 

DlS-POs'lNG, p. prs. 

Dis-po-sed (dis-p6zd')> p. prf. 
(ap. p. — to.) 

Dis-pos-er (dis-p6z'ur), n. A 
giver ; a governor. [265-25.] 

Dis-po-si-tion (Mis-p6-zish / un), 
Act of disposing; mode of ar- 
ranging ; order, method; temper 
of mind; quality; predominant 
inclination. [135-1.] [282-2.] 

*Dis-pos-sess (Mis-poz-zeV), v. t. 
[prs. t. 3, dispossesses.] To 
put out of possession, deprive, 
disseize, (ap. p. — of.) 

*Dis-pos-ses-sion (Mis-p&z-zesh' 
un), n. Act of dispossessing. 

Dis-pos-sess-or (Mis-pSz-zes'ur), 
n. One who dispossesses. 

*Dis-po-sure (dis-po'zhur), n. Dis- 
posal ; state ; management. 

Dis-praise (dis-prazeO, n. Censure, 
blame : — v. U, to blame, to censure. 

*Dis-prais'ing, p. prs. 

*Dis-pr66f', n. Confutation, ref- 
utation, conviction of error. 

Dis-pro-por-tion (Mis-pr6-p6re'- 
shun), n. Unsuitableness ; want 
of symmetry; disparity[265-14]: 
— v. t., to join things unsuitable 
in quantity or form. 
U 



DlS-PRO-POR-TION-A-BLE (Mls-pi'd- 

p6re'shun N a-bl), a. Unsuitable 
in quantity ; disproportionate. 

DlS-PRO-POR-TION-A-BLE-NESS( N d!s 

pr6-pore'shiin v a-bl-nes), n. Un- 
suitableness, unfitness. 

*DlS-PRO-POR-TION-A-BLY (Mis- 

pr6-p6re'shun N a-ble), ad. Un- 
suitably. 
Dis-pro-por-tion-al (Mis-pr6- 
p6re'shun v al), a. Not symmetri- 
cal; unequal; inadequate. 

•"DlS-PRO-POR-TION-AL-LY (M!s- 

prd-pdre'shun x al-le), ad. Unsuit- 
ably : — same as disproportion- 
ately. 

DlS-PRO-POR-TION-ATE (Vlls~pr6- 

pore'shunlt), a. Unsuitable to 
something else ; unsymmetrical: 
— same as disproportional. 

*DlS-PRO-POR-TION-ATE-LY (Mls- 

pr6-p6re'shun x it-le), ad. Un- 
suitably. 

Dis-prov-a-ble (d!s-pr&6v r a v bl), a. 
Capable of being refuted. 

*Dis-prove (dis-pr66v')> v. t. To 
confute; to refute; to prove to 
be false. 

Dis-pro'ving, p. prs. 

*Dis-pu-ta-ble (dis-pu'ta x bl), a. 
Liable to contest, controvertible, 
doubtful. 

Dis'p^tant, n. A controvertist ; 
a reasoner [219] : — a., engaged 
in controversy ; disputing. 

Dis-PU-TA-TioN(Mis-pu-ta'shun),?*. 
Controversy, argumentation; de- 
bate. [303-20.] 

*Dis-PU-TA-Tious(Mls-pu-ta'shus) 
a. Inclined to dispute; captious, f 

*Dis-pu-ta-tive (dis-pu/taHlv), a. 
Disposed to debate or dispute. 

Dis-pfrrE', v. i. To contend by 
argument; to debate (ap. p. — 
with persons, for principles or 
prizes) : — v. t., to contend for or 
against: — n., contest, controver- 
sy ; disagreement ; altercation ; 
quarrel, f 

Dis-pu'ting, p. prs. 

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Dis-pu-ter (dis-pu'tur), n. A eon 
trovertist; one who disputes. 

DlS-QUAL-I-FI-CA-TION (dls^kw&L 

le-fe-ka'shiin), n. That which 
disqualifies; unfitness. 
Dis-qual-i-fy (dis-kwol'leYl), v. t. 

[prs. t. 3, DISQUALIFIES.] To 

make unfit ; to deprive of a right. 
(ap. p. — for, from.) 

*Dis-QUAl'iVied, p. prf. 

*Dis-qui-et (dls-kwl'et), n. Un- 
easiness, restlessness, anxiety : — 
v. t. f to disturb ; to make uneasy. 

Dis-qui-et-ness (dis-kwlWne's), n. 
Uneasiness, restlessness. 

*Dis-qui-e-tude (dis-kwi'e v tude), 
». Uneasiness, anxiety. [187.] 

*Dis-qui-si-tion (Mis-kw6-zlsh'- 
un), n. A formal discourse; 
treatise ; essay ; discussion. 
[304-21.] 

\Dis-re-gard', n. Slight notice; 
neglect; contempt: — v. t., to neg- 
lect; to slight, contemn. [158-38.] 

\Dis-re-gard'ful, a. Negligent; 
contemptuous. 

#Dis-rel-ish (dlz-rel'ish), n. Dis- 
taste ; dislike, aversion : — v. t., to 
dislike the taste of; not to relish. 

Dis-rel'isr^es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Dis-rep-tt-ta-ble (dis-rep'uHa-bl) 
a. Disgraceful, dishonorable. 

v Dis-re-pute', n. Ill character; 
dishonor; discredit. 

Dis-re-spect (Mis-re-spekt')> n. 
Incivility, rudeness. 

Dis-re-spect-ful (Mls-r$-sp5kt'- 
ful), a. Irreverent ; uncivil, rude. 

DlS-RE-SPECT-FUL-LY (Mis-r£- 

spSkt'fuHe), ad. Irreverently; 

uncivilly, rudely. 
Dis-ROBE (dis-r6be' or diz-r&be'), 

v. t. To undress; to uncover; 

to strip. 
Dis-ro'bing, p. prs. 
D!s-r&6t', v. t. To root up; to 

extirpate. 
Dis-rup-tion (dis-rup'shun), n. 

The act of breaking asunder; 

breach ; rent, rupture. 
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*Dis-rup-ture (dis-rup'tshur), 
v. t. To rend ; to rupture : — n., 
see disruption. [70-5.] 

Dis-sat-is-fac-tion (dis x sat-is- 
fak'shun), n. State of being dis 
satisfied, discontent; uneasiness. 

*Dis-sat-is-fac-tor-y (dls x sat-is 
fak'tur-re),a. Causing discontent. 

*Dis-sat-is-fy (dis-sat'is v fi), v. t. 
[prs. t. 3, dissatisfies.] To dis- 
please ; to make discontented. 

*Dis-sat'isVi-ed,^>. prf. (ap. p. 
with.) 

Dis-sect (dls-sSkf), v. t. To cut 
in pieces ; to divide and examine 
an organism; to anatomize. 

*Dis-sect-i-ble (dis-s^kt'e v bl), a. 
Capable of dissection. 

*Dis-sec-tion (dls-sSk'shun), n, 
The act of dissecting ; anatomy. 

Dis-sect-or (dis-sekt'ur), n. One 
who dissects ; an anatomist. 

*DlS-SEI-ZIN J (dis _ se , zin) n 
DlS-SEI-SIN J V " 

Unlawful dispossessing. 
*Dis-seize (dis-seez'), v. t. To 

dispossess wrongfully. 
Dis-seiz'ing, p. prs. 
*Dis-seiz-ee (Mis-seez-e&M, n. One 

dispossessed wrongfully. 
*Dis-seiz-or (dis-seez'6r), n. One 

who dispossesses unlawfully. 
Dis-sem-ble (dis-sem'bl), v. t. To 

hide under a false appearance; 

to conceal real motives ; to pre 

tend : — v. i., to play the hypocrite. 
Dis-sem'bling, p. prs. 
Dis-sem-bler (dis-s£m'blur), n. A 

hypocrite; one who conceals his 

real character or motives. 
Dis-sem-bling-ly (dis-sem/bllng- 

x le), ad. Hypocritically. 
!j Dis-sem-i-nate (dls-sem'e x nate), 

v. t. To sow; to scatter, as 

seed ; to spread every way ; to 

diffuse. 
Dis-sem'fna-ting, p. prs. 
Dis-sem-i-na-tion (dis N se , m-£-na'- 

shun), n. The act of scattering, 

as seed; a sowing, diffusion. 



Dis-sem-i-na-tor (dis v sem-e-na'~ 
tur), n. One who disseminate?. 

Dis-sen-sion (dis-seVshun), n. 
Disagreement; strife; discord.f 

Dis-sen-sious (dis-seVshus), a. 
Contentious, quarrelsome. 

DIs-sent', v. i. To disagree in 
opinion ; to differ (ap. p. — from) : 
— n. f disagreement from an opin- 
ion ; separation from a church. 

*Dis-sen-ta-ne-ous (Mis-sen-ta'- 
ne x us), a. Disagreeable, incon- 
sistent. 

Dis-sent-er (dls-sent'iir), n. One 
who disagrees ; one who sepa- 
rates from an established church. 

*Dis-sen-tient (dis-sen'shent), a. 
Dissenting : — n., a dissenter. 

Dis-ser-ta-tion (Mis-ser-ta'shun), 
n. A discourse : an essay. 
[304-23.] 

Dis-SERVE(dls-s§rv^),v.^. To injure. 

Dis-serv'ing, p. prs. 

*Dis-ser-vice (dis-seVvls), n. In- 
jury, mischief, harm. 

*Dis-ser-vice-a-ble (dls-seVvis- 
x a-bl), a. Injurious, mischievous. 

*Dis-sev-er (dis-seVilr), v. t. To 
cut in two ; to break ; to sunder. 

Dis-sev'er x ing, p. prs. 

*Dis-sim-i-lar (dis-slm'e'lur), a. 
Unlike; different. 

*Dis-sra-i-LAR-i-TY(dls x sim-e-lar / - 
£He), n. Unlikeness; want of 
resemblance, difference. 

*Dis-sim-il-i-tude (Mls-slm-11'e- 
x tude), n. Same as dissimilarity. 

Dis-sim-u-la-tion (dls x slm-u-la'- 
shun), n. The act of dissem- 
bling; hypocrisy. [283-1.] 

Dis-si-pate (dis'se y pate), v. t. To 
scatter, disperse; to spend lav- 
ishly, to squander. [94-32.] [167.] 

Dis'si x pa-ting, p. prs. 

Dis'si v PA-TED,/>.j0r/'.: — a., dissolute. 

*Dis-si-PA-TiON( x dis-se-pa'shun).«. 
Dispersion; dissolute living ; ex- 
cess ; waste. [20-2.] [355-1 X.) 

*Dis-so-cia-ble (dls-s6'sha v bl), a. 
Not sociable ; ill-matched* 



DIS 



DTS 

n6r, not — tube, tub, "bu.ll — Ml — p6ilnd — th'm, this. 



DIS 



Dis-so-cial (dis-s6'shal), a. Not 
fond of society. 

Dis-so-ci-ate (dls-s6'she x ate), v. t. 
To separate ; to disunite. 

Dis-so'ci n a-ting, p. prs. 

*Dis-so-ci-a-tion (dis r s&-she-a'- 
shitn), n. Separation, division. 

#Dis-so-lu-ble (dls's6 N lu-bl), a. 
Capable of being dissolved. 

*Dis-sol-u-bil-i-ty (dis N s61-lu- 
bil'e^te), w. Liableness to suffer 
a disunion of parts. 

D!s's6 v lute, a. Loose ; wanton ; 
debauched,vicious,unrestrained.f 

Dis-so-lute-ly (dis's6 N liite-le), ad. 
Loosely ; without restraint. 

*D1s's6 x lute-ness, n. Laxity of 
manners, debauchery. [379-23.] 

Dis-so-lu-tion (MIs-s6-lu'shu.n), n. 
The act of dissolving; destruc- 
tion of any thing by the separa- 
tion of its parts ; death ; the act 
of breaking up an assembly. 
[88-9.] 

*Dis-solv-a-ble (dlz-z61v'&H>l), a. 
Capable of dissolution ; dis- 
soluble. 

Dis-solve (diz-z61v')> v. t. To 
melt; to disunite; to separate; 
to break up an assembly : — v. %., 
to melt away; to be liquefied. 
[136-22.] [216-8.] 

DlS-SOLV'lNG, p. pr8. 

Dis-solv-ent (diz-z&lv'e'nt), a. 
Having power to dissolve: — n., 
that which causes to dissolve; a 
solvent. 

Dis-solv-er (dlz-z&lv'ur), n. He 
or that which dissolves. 

*Dis-solv-a-ble (diz-z61v'a v bl), a. 
Liable to perish by dissolution. 

*Dis-so-nance (dis's6 v nanse), n. 
A union of inharmonious sounds ; 
discord ; disagreement. 

*DIs's6 x nant, a. Unharmonious ; 
disagreeing ; discordant. 

*Dis-suade (dis-swade'), v. t. To 
advise or exhort against; to de- 
ter ; to dehort ; to discourage. 

Dis-sua'ding, p. prs. 



*Dis-suad-er (dis-swade'ur), n. 
One who dissuades. 

*Dis-sua-sion (dis-swa'zhun), n. 
Act of dissuading; dehortation ; 
advice against something. 

Dis-sua-sive (dis-swa'slv), a. 
Tending to persuade against : — 
•»., an inducement employed to 
dissuade. 

Dis-syl-lab-ic (Mis-sil-lab'ik), a. 
Consisting of two syllables. 

*Dis-syl-la-ble (dls-sil'la x bl or 
dls'sil-la^bl), n. A word of two 
syllables. 

*D!s'taff, n. The staff from which 
the flax is drawn in spinning. 

*Dis-tain (dis-tane'), v. t. To stain. 

Dis-tance (dis'tanse), n. Space 
between bodies ; space of time ; 
remoteness in time or place; shy 
behavior ; reserve : — v. t. f to 
place remotely ; to leave behind 
in a race. 

Dis'tan v cing, p. prs. 

DIs'tInt, a. Remote in place or 
time; reserved; shy; cool. 

DIs-taste', n. Dislike, disrelish, 
aversion : — v. t., to dislike. 

Dis-tast'ing, p. prs. 

*Dis-TASTE'FtJL, a. Nauseous, of- 
fensive, disagreeable. 

Dis-tem-per (dis-tem'pur), n. A 
disease ; malady ; disorder ; ill- 
humor [171—18] : — v. t., to dis- 
turb; to disorder. 

Dis-tem'per-a^ture, n. Bad tem- 
perature ; perturbation ; illness. 

DIs-tend', v. t. To stretch out in 
breadth ; to expand. [124-30.] 

-Dis-ten-si-ble (dls-teVse v bl), a. 
Capable of being distended. 

*Dis-ten-tion (dis-ten'shun), w. 
The act of stretching in every 
direction; expansion, breadth. 

*Dis-tich (dis'tik), n. A couplet 
of verses or poetic lines. 

*DIs-t1i/, J v. t. To let fall in 

Dis-tIll', J drops ; to extract 
spirit : — v. i., to fall by drops ; to 
flow gently; to use a still. 



*Dis-tii/ling, p. prs. 

*Dis-till-ed (dis-tild'), p. prf. 

*Dis-til-la-ble (dis-tll'la x bi), a. 
Capable of being distilled. 

Dis-TiL-LA-TiON( x dis-til-la / shun),??. 
Act of distilling. [distils. 

Dis-TiL-LER(dis-til'lur), n. One who 

*Dis-til-ler-y (dis-til'lur v re), n. A 
place where spirits are distilled. 

Dis-til'ler v ies, n. pi. 

*Dis-til-ment 1 (dls-til'mSnt), n. 

Dis-till-ment J That which is 
drawn by distillation. 

*Dis-tinct (dls-tingkf), a. Dif- 
ferent ; clear ; plain ; marked 
out. (op. jo.— from.) [222-16.] 

*Dis-tinc-tion (dis-tingk'shun), n. 
Difference ; separation ; prefer- 
ence; eminence, rank. [18-19.] 
[222-1.] 

Dis-tinct-ive (dis-tingkt'lv), a. 
Marking distinction or difference. 

Dis-tinct-ive-ly (dls-tingkt'iv- 
N le), ad. Particularly; plainly; 
clearly. 

Dis-tinct-ly (dis-tingkt'le), ad. 
Plainly; separately. 

Dis-tinct-ness (dis-tingkt'ne ! s), n. 
Nice observation ; clearness ; 
precision. 

Dis-tin-guish (dis-tlng'gwish), v. t. 

[prs. t. 3, DISTINGUISHES.] To 

note the difference ; to discern ; 
to discriminate ; to separate ; to 
make eminent [47-24] [367-7] : 
— v. i., to make distinction, (ap. 
p. — from, between.) 
Dis-tin-gttish-ed (dis-ting'gwlsht) 
p. prf. : — a., eminent, celebrated. 
[221-12.] 

*DlS-TIN-GTTISH-A-BLE (dlS-ting'- 

gwish x a-bl), a. Capable of being 
distinguished ; worthy of note or 
regard; discernible. [183-21.] 

Dis-t6rt', v. t. To twist; to 
wrest; to writhe; to pervert. 

'* j Dis-tor-tion (dis-tdr'shun), n. 
Deviation from the usual form 
or shape ; act of distorting ; per- 
version. [345.] 

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Dis-tract (dis-trakf), v. t. To 
divide; to perplex; to make 
mad. [170-19.] 

Dis-tract'ed, p. prf. : — a., per- 
plexed; deranged; frantic. 

Dis-tract-ed-ly (dis-trakt'MHe), 
ad. Confusedly, wildly, franticly. 

Dis-tract-ed-ness (dls-trakt'M- 
x n§s), n. The state of being dis- 
tracted; madness. 

*Dis-trac-tion (dis-trak'shun), n. 
Confusion ; disorder; perplexity ; 
derangement, madness. [240-10.] 

Dis-tract-ive (dis-trakt'lv), a. 
Tending to confuse or distract. 

*Dis-train (dis-trane'), v. t. To 
seize goods for debt: — v. L, to 
make seizure of goods. 

Dis-traint (dis-trant'), n. Seizure 
for debt. 

Dis-tress', n. The act of making 
a legal seizure ; extreme suffer- 
ing; calamity; misery; afflic- 
tion [383-25] : — v. t., to harass ; 
to make miserable. [152-9.] 

Dis-tress'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

^DIs-tress'fux, a. Full of trouble 
or misery. 

*Dis-trib-u-ta-ble (dis-trib'uHa- 
bl), a. Capable of being dis- 
tributed. 

^Dis-trib'ute, v. t. To divide 
among many; to deal out; to 
separate and replace, as types. 
[96.] [352.] 

Dis-trib'u x ting, p. prs. 

Dis-tri-bu-tion (Mis-tre-bu'shun), 
n. The act of distributing; dis- 
pensation; allotment; apportion, 
ment; sorting. [182-18.] 

Dis-trib-u-tive (dis-trib'u x tiv), a. 
Assigning to others their proper 
portions. 

Dis-trict (dis'trikt), n. A circuit, 
country, territory ; tract, region : 
— v. t., to divide into districts. 

DIs-trcst', v. t. To regard with 
suspicion; to doubt; not to trust: 
— n., want of confidence; sus- 
picion. 
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Dis-TRftsT'FtJL, a. Suspicious ; 
lacking confidence, (ap. p. — Of.) 

Dls-TRtrsT'FtfrANESs, n. Want of 
confidence; diffidence. 

Dis-trifst'less, a. Void of distrust. 

Dis-tltrb', v. t. To perplex; to dis- 
quiet; to interrupt; to molest; 
to trouble. [54-1.] [177-9.] ■ 

*Dis-tttrb-ance (dls-turb'anse), n. 
Confusion, disorder, tumult. 

Dis-turb-er (dis-turb'ur), n. One 
who disturbs. 

Dis-un-ion (dis-yune'yun or dis- 
u'neNin), n. Separation; breach 
of concord ; disjunction. 

Dis-un-ion-ist (dis-yune'yun v ist), 
n. One who advocates the dis- 
union of confederated states. 

^Dis-fr-NiTE^ v. t. To divide, sepa- 
rate : — v. i., to fall asunder ; 
to part. 

^Dis-u-ni'ting, p. prs. 

Dis-u-ni-ty (dis-u'neHe), n. A 
state of separation. 

Dis-tj-sage (dis-u'zij), n. Cessa- 
tion of use or custom ; disuse. 

Dis-frsE', n. Cessation of use or 
custom; desuetude. 

Dis-use (dis-iW), v. t. To cease 
to use. 

DlS-u'siNG, p. prs. 

Dis-val-u-a-tion (disVal-u-a/- 
shun), n. Disgrace; disesteem. 

Dis-val-tje (dis-val'u), v. t. To 
undervalue ; to disesteem. 

Dis-val/u^ing, p. prs. 

*Dis-vouch (dis-vdutsh'), v. t. 
[prs. t. 3, disvouches.] To dis- 
credit; to contradict. 

Ditch (ditsh), n. A trench; a 
moat : — v. t., to make a ditch ; 
to entrench. 

Ditch'es, n. pi. aiidprs. t. 3. 

*Ditch-er (ditsh'ur), n. One who 
digs ditches. 

*Di-the-ism (di'^izm), n. The 
doctrine of the existence of two 
Gods. 

*DiTH-Y-RAM-Bic(Mif/i-e-ram'blk), 
n. A song in honor of Bacchus ; 



a wild, enthusiastic poem : — a. f 
wild, enthusiastic. 

DlTH-Y-RAMB, n. SeeDITHYRAMBIC. 

*Dit-ti-ed (dit'tid), a. Sung ; 

adapted to music. 
Dit't6, ad. or n. Said or aforesaid. 

7^§~- Ditto is often contracted 

into do. 
Dit-ty (dit'te), n. A poem to 

be sung ; a song, a lay. 
*Dit'ties, n. pi. 
*D1-#r'nal, a. Daily; relating 

to, or performed in, a day : — n., 

a journal. 
*Di-ur-nal-ly (di-ur'naPle), ad. 

Daily; everyday. 
^Di-ft-TftR'NAL, a. Lasting. 
*Di-u-tur-ni-ty (Mi-u-tur'ne v te), 

n. Length of duration. 
*Di-van (de-van'), n. The grand 

council of Turkey; a council- 
chamber; a kind of sofa. 
Di-var-i-cate (di-var'e v kate), v. i. 

To be parted into two : — v. t., to 

divide into two branches. 
*Di-varVca-ting, p. prs. 
Di-var-i-ca-tion (diVar-e-ka'- 

shun), n. Partition into two; 

division. 
DIve, v. i. To plunge under water, 

to immerse ; to go deep. 
-^Di'ving, p. prs. 

Di-ver (di'vur), n. One who dives. 
Di- verge (de-v£rje'), v. i. To tend 

various ways from one point; to 

branch off; to radiate : — opposed 

to converge. 
Di-ver'ging, p. prs. 
Di-ver-gence (de-veVjeiise), «. 

Departure from any point. 
*Di-ver-gent (de-veVje'nt), a. 

Tending to various parts from 

one point; receding from each 

other. 
*Di-vers (dl'vlrz), a. Several, 

sundry. [51-18.] 
*Di-verse (dl'vfirse), a. Multi- 
form, different. 
Di-verse-ly (dl'veWle), ad. In 

different ways ; variously. 



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DIZ 

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DOC 



Di-ver-si-fi-ca-tion (deV3r-se-fe 
ka'shtln), n. Variation ; multi- 
formity, change, variety of forms, 

Di-ver-si-fy (de-ver'se N fi), v. t. 

[prs. t. 3, DIVERSIFIES.] To 

make different; to variegate; to 
vary. [66-15.]f 

*Di-ver'si x fi-ed, p. prf. 

Di-VER-si-FORM(de-ver'se N f6rm),a. 
Having various forms. 

*Di-ver-sion (de-ver'shun), w, 
The act of turning aside; sport. 
recreation. [170-27.] 

Di-ver-si-ty (de-ver'se y te), n. Dif- 
ference ; variety. [78-18.] 

*Di-ver' sixties, n. pi. 

Di-vert (de-verf), v. t. To turn 
aside ; to please ; to amuse, 
[248-25.] 

*Di-ver-tise (d£-veVtlz or Ml- 
ver-tlze'), v. i. To amuse ; to 
divert. 

Di-ver'tis^ing, p. prs. 

*Di-ver-tise-ment (de-ver'tlz- 
v ment), n. Diversion, pleasure, 
delight. 

Di-vert-ive (de-veWlv), a. Rec- 
reative, amusing; tending to 
divert. 

Di-vest (de-vest'), v. t. To strip, 
to make naked, {ap. p. — of.) 
[158-36.] [381-26.] 

Di-ves-ture (de-ves'tshiir), n. The 
act of depriving or stripping. 

*Di-vi-da-ble (de-vl'da N bl), a. 
Capable of division. 

Di-vide (de-vide'), v. t. To part; 
to separate: — v. i., to sunder; to 
sever; to share, (ap. p. — be- 
tween two, among many.) 

Di-vi'ding, p. prs. 

Div-i-dend (div'eMend), n. A 
share ; part allotted ; the number 
given to be divided. 

*Di-vi-der (de-vi'dur), n. One 
who or that which divides. 

Di-vi'ders, n. pi. A pair of com- 



Div-i-na-tion (Mlv-e-na'shun), n. 
Foretelling of events. 
L 



Di-vine (de-vlne'), a. Of the na- 
ture of God ; heavenly [347-24] : 
— n., a minister of the gospel ; a 
clergyman [200-28] : — v. t., to 
foretell, foreknow : — v. i., to con 
jecture. 

Di-vt'ning, p. prs. 

Di-vine-ly (de-vlne'le), ad. In a 
divine manner. 

Di-vi-ner (de-vi'nur), n. One who 
divines; a soothsayer. 

*Di-vin-i-ty (de-vin'eHe), n. Deity, 
divine nature ; a god ; the science 
of divine things, theology. 

*Di-vin'i v ties, n. pi. 

Di-vis-i-ble (de-viz'e^bl), a. Ca- 
pable of being divided. 

*Di-vis-i-bil-i-ty (deViz-e-bil'le- 
He), n. Capacity of being di- 
vided. 

Di- vis-ion (de-vlzb/un), n. The act 
of dividing ; partition ; differ- 
ence ; space ; section ; discord. 

*Di-vi-sive (de-vi'zlv), a. Crea- 
ting division or discord. 

*Di-vi-sor (de-vl'zur), n. The 
number that divides. 

"*'Di-vorce (de-vorse'), n. The 
legal separation of husband and 
wife ; separation : — v. t., to sepa- 
rate married persons; to disu- 
nite; to dissever, f 

*Di-vor'cing, p. prs. 

Di-vorce-ment (de-v6rse'inent), n. 
See divorce. 

n"I°f ft"l LE 1 (M-Tftr'Btfbl), a. 

Dl-VOR-CI-BLE j v J > 

Capable of being divorced. 

Di-vor-cer (de-v6r'sur), n. One 
who divorces. 

Di-vor-cive (de-v6r'siv), a. Hav- 
ing power to divorce. 

Di-vtjlge (de-vulje'), v. t. To pub- 
lish ; to proclaim ; to reveal. 

*Di-vul'ging, p. prs. 

Di-vul-ger (de-vul'jur), n. One 
who reveals. 

Di-vul-sion (de-vul'shun), n. The 
act of plucking away. 

DIz'en, v. t. To bedizen ; to deck. 
14* 



Gid- 



*Diz-zi-ness (diz'ze v nes), n. 
diness. 

Diz-zy (diz'ze), a. [''-dizzier — 
dizziest.] Giddy, thoughtless; 
causing giddiness : — v. t. [prs. t. 
3, dizzies], to whirl round; to 
make giddy. 

-Diz-zi-ed (diz'zid), p. prf. 

Do (d&6), v. t. [did — done.] [prs. 
t. 3, does.] To act any thing; 
to perform ; to achieve : — v. i., to 
act or behave in any manner well 
or ill ; to fare well or ill ; to an- 
swer a purpose. 

jt^it* Do is used both as a prin- 
cipal and as an auxiliary verb* 
As an auxiliary it helps to 
form the present and past 
tenses of the emphatic form, 
in which form do is the sign 
of the present, and did of the 
past. 

*Do'ing, p. prs. 

Do. See ditto. 

*Do-ci-ble (dosWbl or ddWbl), 
a. Tractable ; easy to be taught. 

-Do-cile (d6s r sil or dd'sil), a. 
Teachable, easily instructed. 

*Do-cil-i-ty (dd-sfl'le y te), n. Wil- 
lingness to be taught. [247-16.] 

Dock (d6k), n. An herb ; a place 
where ships are built or repaired ; 
a place in court where criminals 
stand: — v. t, to cut short; to 
place in a dock. 

*Dock-et (d6k'it), n. A label or 
direction on goods ; a list of cases 
in court: — v. U, to label; to en- 
ter in a docket. 

Doc-tor (dok'tur), n. A title in 
divinity, law, physic, &c. ; a 
physician [226] : — v. t., to pre- 
scribe medicine for; to physic; 
to cure. 

*Doc-to-ral (d6k't6Val), a. Re- 
lating to the degree of a doctor. 

Doc-to-rate (d6k't6 N rit), n. The 
degree of a doctor. 

Doc-to-rate (d6kWrate), v. t. To 
confer the degree of doctor. 
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DOG 



DOL 

Fate, far, fill, fat — me, met — pine, pin — n6, m6ve, 



DOM 



Doc-tors-Com-mons (d6k'turz 
k&m'munz), n. pi. A college of 
civilians in London. 

Doc-tor-ship (d6k'tur v sh!p), n. 
The rank of a doctor. 

*Doc-tress (dSk'tres), ) 

Doc-tor-ess (dok'tur'es), J n ' 
A female doctor. 

*Doc-tri-nal (dSk'tre^nal), a. 
Containing doctrine ; pertaining 
to doctrine. [343-10.] 

Doc-trine (d6k'trin), n. The prin- 
ciples of a sect ; a tenet ; a pre- 
cept. [185-4.] 

Doc-tj-ment (d6k'u v ment), n. A 
writing containing instruction or 
direction : — v. t., to give written 
directions or instruction. 

*Doc-u-men-ta-ry ( x d6k-u-meV- 
taTe), a. Consisting of docu- 
ments ; contained in documents. 

Do-dec-a-gon (d6-dek'a v g6n), n. 
A plane figure of twelve sides 
and twelve angles. 

*Do-DEC-A-HE-DRON(d6 v dek-a-h^'- 
dr6n), n. A solid contained by 
twelve pentagonal faces. 

*Dodge (d6dje), v. i. To use craft; 
to shift place ; to evade : — n., an 
evasion. 

Dodging, p. prs. 

*Doe (do), n. The female deer. 

*Does (doze), n. pi. 

*Does (duz), prs. t. 3 of DO. 

Do-er (d66'ur), n. One who does 
any thing ; an agent. 

D6ff, v. t. To put off; to strip. 

Dog (dog or dawg), n. A domestic 
animal ; a constellation ; an and- 
iron : — v. t., to follow like a dog. 

*Dog'ging, p. vrs. 

*Dog'ged, p. prf. 

Dog-ged (d6g'ged or dawg'ged), a. 
Stubborn, sour, sullen. 

Dog-Days (dog'dazeordawgMaze), 
n. pi. Days in which the dog- 
star rises and sets with the sun. 

*Doge (doje), n. The former 
title of the chief magistrates of 
Venice and Genoa. 
162 



Dog-ged-ly (d6g'ged x le or dawg'- 

ged v le), ad. Sullenly, stubbornly. 
Dog-ged-ness (d6g'ged x nes c 

dawg'ged^nes), n. Sullenness. 
*Dog-ger-el (d6g / grel, dawg'grel, 

or d6g'gur x el), w. Mean verses : 

— a., contemptible, vile. 
*Dog-gish (d&g'gish or dawg'gish), 

a. Brutal, like a dog. 
D6g'ma, n. An established prin 

ciple ; a settled opinion. 
Dog'ma n ta, ) j 

Dogmas, j n - *> l 
*DoG-MAT-i-CAL(d6g-mat'e A kal), ) 
Dog-mat-ic (d6g-mat'ik), J 

a. Magisterial, positive, arro- 
gant. [228.] 
Dog-mat-i-cal-ly (d&g-mat'e^kal- 

le), ad. Positively. 
Dog-mat'ics, n. pi. Doctrinal 

theology. 
*Dog-ma-tism (d&g'maHizm), 

Dogmatical assertion ; positive- 

ness in opinion. [300.] 
Dog-ma-tist (d6g / ma > tlst), n. A 

magisterial teacher. 
Dog-ma-tize (d&g'ma x tlze), v. i. To 

assert or teach in a positive nian- 
*Dog'ma n ti-zing, p. prs. [ner. 

Dog-Star (dog'star or dawg'star), 

n. The star (Sirius) which gives 

name to the dog-days. 
Dog's-Ear (dogz'eer or dawg 

eer), n. The folded corner of a 

leaf of a book. 
Dog-trot (dog'tr&t or dawg'tr&t), 

n. A gentle trot like that of a dog. 
Do-ings (d66'ingz), n. pi. Things 

done; transactions; feats,actions. 
*D6iT, n. A Dutch coin ; a trifle. 
D6le, n. Any thing dealt out ; a 

pittance : — v. t., to deal out spar- 
ingly. 
*Do'ling, p. prs. 
D6le'ful, a. Sorrowful, gloomy, 

causing grief. 
Dole-ful-ly (dileTiirie), ad. In 

a doleful manner ; sorrowfully. 
Dole-ful-ness (dile'furnes), n. 

Sorrow. 



*Dole-some (dole'sum), a. Mel- 
ancholy, gloomy, sorrowful. 

D6ll, n. A puppet for a child. 

Dol-lar (dol'liir), n. In the United 
States, a coin worth one hundred 
cents; in Europe and Spanish 
America, a coin of various values : 
— a., worth a dollar, as bills; de- 
noting a dollar, as the mark [ $ ]. 

*Do-lor (d6'l6r), n. Grief, sorrow. 

*Dol-o-rif-ic (Mol-6-rif'ik), a. 
Causing grief or pain. 

*Dol-o-rous (d&l'oYus), a. Sor- 
rowful, dismal, doleful. 

*Dol-phin (d6l'fin), n. A fish. 

D6lt, n. A dull, stupid fellow. 

D6lt'!sh, a. Stupid, dull. 

*Do-main (dd-mane'), n. Estate ; 
dominion, possession. [25.] 

D6me, n. A building; a hemi- 
spherical arch ; a cupola. 

Do-mes-tic (do-meVtik), a. Be- 
longing to the house; private; 
tame; not foreign; intestine 
[55-12] [258-6] :— »., a house- 
hold servant. 

Do-mes-ti-cate (d6-mes r te'kate), 
v. t. To make domestic ; to tame. 

*Do-mes'ti x ca-ting, p. prs. 

Do-mes-ti-ca-tion (d6 x mos-te-ka'- 
shun), n. Act of domesticating. 

Do-mes-tic-i-ty (M6-mes-tis / eHe), 
n. State of being domestic. 

*Dom-i-cil-ia-ry (M6m-e-sll'ya- 
Ve), a. Relating to an abode ; 
intruding into private houses. 

*Dom-i-cile (d6m'e N sil), n. A resi- 
dence, a house, a mansion. 

Dom-i-nant (d6m / e x nant), a. Pre- 
dominant, ascendant, ruling. 

Dom-i-nate (dom'e nate), v. t. To 
rule ; to govern. 

*Dom'iVa-ting, p. prs. 

Dom-i-na-tion (Mom-e-na'shun), 
n. Arbitrary authority; power, 
tyranny. [38-17.] 

Dom-i-na-tor (dom^na-tur), «. 
The presiding power ; a ruler. 

;;j Dom-i-neer ( d6m-e-neer'), v. i. 
To rule with insolence; to bluster. 



DOR 



DOU 
n5r, nSt — tube, tub, bull — 6x1- 



-p6und — thin, this. 



DOU 



*Dom-i-ne (d6m'e x ne), n. A pastor 
or teacher. 

*Do-min-i-cal (d6-min'e x kal), a. 
Relating to the Lord's day. 

*Do-min-ion (d6-min'yun), n. 
Sovereign authority ; territory ; 
region, district. [57-4.] 

Dom-i-no (doin'e N n6), n. A kind 
of hood ; a dress ; a small block 
of bone with one marked face. 

-DomVnos, n. pi. A game. 

D6n, n. The Spanish title for a 
gentleman : — v. t., to put on. 

Don'ning, p. prs. 

Donn'ed, p. prf. 

Do-na-ry (d6'na x re), n. A thing 
given to sacred uses. 

*Do'na n ries, n. pi. 

Do-nate', v. t. To give; to bestow. 

Do'naVing, p. prs. 

Do-na-tion (d6-na'shun), n. The 
act of giving ; a gift. 

*"Don-a-tive (d6n'aHlv), n. A gift; 
a present : — a., giving or given. 

Done, ^>. prf. of do. 

Do-nee (d6-nee 7 ), n. One to whom 
any thing is given. 

DoN-JON(dun'jun)w.A strong tower; 
the keep of an ancient castle. 

Don-ke Y(dori'ke),n.An ass or mule. 

Do-nor (d6'ndr), n. A giver. 

D66m, v. t. To condemn ; to des- 
tine ,• to judge [237-9] : — n., ju- 
dicial sentence ; fate. [105-6.] 

Doom's-day (d66mz'da), n. The 
day of judgment. 

Doom's-d ay-Book (dSSmz'da y buk) 
». A book made by order of 
William the Conqueror, in which 
estates were registered : — some- 
times written domesday-book 
and also doomsday-book. 

DooR(d6re), n. The gate of a house; 
entrance; passage; avenue. 

*Door-Keep-er (dftre'keep^ur), n. 
One who attends at the door. 

Dor-ic (dorlk), a. Relating to an 
order of Grecian architecture. 

*Dor-man-cy (ddr'man v se), n. 
Sleep. 



D6r'm1nt, a. Sleeping ; con 
cealed. [82-8.] 

Dor-mer (d6r'mur), n. A beam ; 
a window in the roof of a house 

*Dor-mi-tor-y (ddr'me N tur-re), n 
A place to sleep in. [201-16.] 

Dor'mi v tor-ies, n. pi. 

D6r'm6use, n. A small animal. 

Dor'mice, n. pi. 

D6r'sal, a. Pertaining to the back, 

D6se, n. The quantity of medi- 
cine to be given at one time. 

*Dost (dust), prs. t. 2 of do (used 
in the solemn style). 

D6t, n. A small point or spot in 
writing : — v. t. } to make dots 
or spots. 

Dot'ting, p. prs. 

#Dot'ted, p. prf. 

Do-tage (d6'taje), n. Loss of un- 
derstanding in old age. 

Do'tal, a. Relating to a dowry. 

*D6'tard, n. A man whose age 
has impaired his intellect. 

Do-ta-tion (d6-ta'shun), n. En- 
dowment. 

D6te, v. i. To become silly by 
age or passion; to love exces- 
sively, (ap. p. — on.) 

D6'ting, p. prs. 

Do-ter (do'tur), n. One who dotes. 

*Doth (duth), 2*rs. t. 3 of do (used 
in the solemn style in place 
of does). 

Do-TiNG-LY(d6'tlng > le), ad. Fondly. 

*D6t , tard, n. A tree kept low by 
cutting. 

Doub-le (dub'bl), a. United by 
twos ; twice as much ; twofold ; 
of two kinds ; deceitful, acting 
two parts : — v. i., to increase to 
twice the quantity; to return 
upon a former track: — v. t., to 
increase to twice the quantity; 
to fold : — n., twice the quantity 
or number; a trick; an arti- 
fice ; a fold. 

*Doub'ling, p. prs. 

Dottb-le-Deal-er (Mub-bl-deel'- 
ur), n. A deceitful, subtle person. 



*DouB-LE-DEAL-iNG(Mub-bl-deel'- 
ing), n. Artifice, dissimulation* 

Doub-le-Mind-ed (Mub-bl-imnd r - 
ed), a. Deceitful ; wavering. 

Doub-le-ness (dub'bPnes), n. The 
state of being double. 

*Doub-let (duplet), n. The inner 
garment of a man ; a pair ; in 
Printing, a repetition of words 
by mistake. 

Doub'ling (duVling), n. A fold; 
artifice ; a double. 

*Doub-loon (dub-166n') ? n. A 
Spanish coin of gold, worth 
about sixteen dollars. 

Doub-ly (dub'ble), ad. Twice. 

Doubt (ddiit), v. t. To question ; 
to fear; to suspect; to distrust: 
— v. i., to hesitate: — n., uncer- 
tainty of mind, suspense, sus- 
picion, scruple, hesitation, (ap. 
p. — of.) [doubts. 

*Doubt-er (doiit'ur), n. One who 

Doubt-ftjl (ddut'ful), a. Ambig- 
uous ; uncertain ; questionable. 
[249-4.] 

*Doubt-ful-ly (ddut'fuPle), ad. 
With doubt ; ambiguously. 

*Doubt-ful-ness (dout'fuPnes),??. 
Uncertain ty,ambiguity,suspense. 

Doubt-less (d6ut'le>), ) 

*Doubt-less-ly (ddut'leVle), j 
ad. Without doubt ; unques- 
tionably. 

*Dou-CEUR (du-sur'), n. A gift ; 
a bribe, a lure. 

*Douche (d66sh), n. A column 
of water falling from the height 
of several feet. 

*Dough (do), n. Unbaked paste. 

*Dough-face (dd'fase), n. One 
who is flexible in principle. 

*Dough-ty (d3ii'te), a. Brave, 
illustrious, eminent. 

*Dough-ti-ness (d6iVte v nes), n. 
Bravery, valor. 

*DouGH-Y(d6'e),a. Soft.like dough. 

*D6use, v. t. To plunge suddenly 
in the water : — v. i., to fall sud- 
denly into the water. 

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DOW 



DRA 
Fate, far, fall, fat — me, me't — pine, pin — no, move, 



DRA 



pT8. 



i'4r), ) 

l'drV4), > «. 



Dous'ing, p. prs. 

Dove (duv), n. A domestic pigeon. 

*Dove-Cot (duv'k6t), n. A small 
house for pigeons. 

Dove-tail (duv'tale), n. A joint 
which has the appearance of a 
dove's tail when spread: — v. t., 
to unite by a dovetail joint. 

*Dow-a-ger (ddu/a^jur), n. A 
widow with a jointure ; a title of 
widows of rank. 

*Dow-dy (ddii'de), n. An awk- 
ward, ill-dressed woman : — a., 
awkward; ill-dressed. 

Dow'dies, n. pi. 

*Dow-el (ddu/el), v. t. To fasten 
boards at the edges by pins : — n., 
a pin for fastening timber. 

Dow'eiAng, I 

*Dow'el'ling, J & 

Dow'el-ed, 1 * 

♦DOW'BLL-BD, J P ' P77 ' 

Dow-er (dM'tir), 

Dow-er-y (d6u ~ 

*Dow-ry (ddtV 

A jointure; a wife's or widow's 
portion; endowment. 

*Dow'ers, ") 

*Dow'er n ies, >n.pl. 

*Dow'ries, J 

*Dow-las (dM'las), n. A kind of 
coarse linen. 

Down (dddn), n. Soft feathers, 
fibres, wool, or hair; a large, 
open plain ; a sand ridge : — prp. f 
along a descent; from a higher 
place to a lower : — ad., on the 
ground; below the horizon; to 
the bottom : — a., dejected, down- 
cast, disheartened. 

Down-cast (d6iin'kast), a. Bent 
down; dejected. 

Down-fall (doiin/fal), n. Ruin, 
calamity, overthrow. 

Down-hill (dodn'hll), n. Decliv- 
ity, descent: — a., descending, 

*Down-right (d6un'rlte),a. Open, 
plain, positive in expression, 

Down-right (dMn'rite), ad. In 
plain terms, truly, 
164 



Down-sit-ting (ddun'slt v ting), n. 

A sitting down ; repose. 
Down- ward (ddun'wurd), a. Tend- 
ing to a lower place. 
Down-ward (dMn'wurd), j , 
Down-wards (d6un'wurdz), J aa " 

Towards a lower place. 
Down-y (ddiin'e), a. [downier — 

downiest.] Covered with down 

or nap ; soft, tender. 
Dow'ry. See dower. 
*Dox-ol-o-gy (d6ks-6l'16'je), n. 

A song giving glory to God. 
Dox-olVgies, n. pi. 
Doze, v. i. To slumber; to drowse: 

—n., a slight sleep. [317-21.] 

*Do'ZING, p. pV8. 

*Doz-en (duz'zn), n. sing, or pi. 
The number twelve : — a., twelve. 

*Do-zi-ness (d6'ze N n^s), n. Sleep- 
iness, drowsiness. 

*Do-zy (dd'ze), a. [dozier — do- 
ziest.] Sleepy, dull. 

Drab, n. A low woman ; a kind 
of cloth : — a., of a brown color. 

*Drachm ) , , * v (In Medi- 

Dram }(**m),«.| cinethe 

eighth part of an ounce in weight. 
J0t* The drachm of measure or 
capacity is now called a flui- 
drachm, which see. Dram is 
the popular, and drachm the 
technical, orthography. 

*Drachm (dram), \ , 

*Drach-ma (drak'rna), J 

Grecian silver coin ; a Grecian 
weight of about 55 grains troy : 
— see dram and drachm. 

Draff, n. Refuse, sweepings. 

Draft, n. Any thing drawn; a 
number of men drawn from an 
army; an order for money: — 
v. t., to draw ; to detach. 

Drafts. See draughts. 

Drag, v. t. To pull: — v. i., to trail 
on the ground: — n., a net; an 
instrument with hooks; a kind 
of car drawn on the ground. 

* Dragging, p. prs. 

Drag-ged (dr&gd), p. prf. 



Drag-gle (drag'gl), v. t. To make 

dirty by dragging : — v. i., to grow 

dirty by being dragged. 
Drag'gling, p. prs. 
Drag-man (drag'man), n. One 

who uses a dragnet. 
Drag'men, n. pi. 
Drag-net (drag'nel), n. A net 

which is drawn along the bottom 

of rivers, <fcc. 
Drag-o-man (dragoman), n. An 

Eastern interpreter. 
DragVmans, n. pi. 
*Drag-on (drag'un), n. A winged 

serpent; a constellation ; a devil. 
Drag-on-like (drag'unHike), a. 

Furious, fiery. 
*Dra-goon (dra-g66n r ), n. A kind 

of soldier who serves either on 

horse or foot [373-22] : — v. t., to 

persecute by abandoning a place 

to soldiers ; to harass. 
Drain (drane), v. t. To draw off 

gradually ; to exhaust ; to make 

dry [370-23] [74-18] :—n., a 

sewer, a channel for water. 
Drake, n. The male of the duck. 
*Dram, n. A glass of liquor; a 

small quantity ; the sixteenth part 

of an ounce avoirdupois : — v. t., 

to drink liquor: — see drachm. 
*Dram'ming, p. prs. 
Dram-med (dramd), p. prf. 
Dra-ma (dra'ma or dram'a), n. A 
poem accommodated to action; a 
theatrical representation. [96-17.]f 
Dra-mat-ic (dra-mat'ik), ) 

Dra-mat-i-cal (dra-mat'e v kal), J 

a. Having the form of a drama; 

represented by action. [272.] 
Dram-a-tist (dram'aHlst), n. One 

who composes plays. 
Drank, pst. t. of drink. 
Drape, v. t. To cover with cloth. 
Dra'ping, p. prs. [in cloth. 

DRA-PER(dra'pur),n. One who deals 
DRA-PER-Y(dra'purVe),n.Dressofa 

statue, &c; hangings; cloth work. 
Dra'per v ies, n. pi. [powerful. 

Dras-tic (dras'tik), a. Efficacious, 



DRE 



DRE 

n5r, nSt— tube, tub, bull— 611— pMnd- 



-thm, THis. 



DRI 



*Draught (draft), n. The act of 
drinking; a quantity drunk at 
once ; the act of drawing ; delin- 
eation, sketch ; a current of air ; 
depth of water. [130-17.] [349-4.] 

Draughts, n. pi. A game. 

*Draughts-man (draftsman), n. 
One who draws writings,plans,&c. 

Draughtsmen, n. pi. 

Draw, v. t. [drew — drawn.] To 
pull along ; to attract ; to inhale; 
to unsheathe; to represent by pic- 
ture; to form a representation; 
to compose ; to allure ; to win : — 
v. i., to pull ; to practice drawing. 

Draw-ing, p. prs. : — n., delinea- 
tion, representation, sketch. 

Draw-back (draw'bak), n. Money 
paid back ; any loss of advantage. 

*Draw-bridge (draw'bridje), n. 
A bridge made to be lifted up or 
drawn aside. 

*Draw-ee (draw-ee A ), n. One on 
whom a bill is drawn. 

Draw-er (draw'ur), n. One who 
draws ; a sliding box. 

Draw' ers, n.pl. An under-garment. 

*DRAW-iNG-RooM(draw'lngV6dm) 
n. The room in which com- 
pany assembles. 

*Drawl, v. i. To utter slowly : — 
n., protracted utterance. 

Drawn, p. prf. of draw: — a., 
equal ; open ; unclosed ; un- 
sheathed ; in a melted state. 

*Draw'well, n. A deep well. 

Dray (dra), n. A low cart. 

*Dray-man (dra'man), n. One 
who attends a dray. 

Dray'men, n. pi. 

Dread (dred), n. Fear, terror, 
awe : — a., terrible, awful, fright- 
ful : — v. t., to fear greatly : — v. i., 
to be in fear. 

Dread-pul (dred'ful), a. Fright- 
ful, terrible, fearful. 

*Dread-ful-ly (drSd'Mrie), ad. 
Terribly, frightfully. 

*Dread-ful-ness (dred'furnes),n. 
Frightfulness. 



Dread-less (dred'les), a. Fear- 
less, intrepid, bold. 

Dread-less-ness (dred'leVnes), n. 
Fearlessness. 

Dread-nought (dred'nawt), n. A 
thick cloth or a garment of such 
cloth. 

Dream (dreem), n. The thoughts 
of a sleeping person ; vain fan- 
cy : — v. i. [dreamed or dreamt 
— dreamed or dreamt], to think 
in sleep ; to think idly ; to im- 
agine : — v. t., to see in a dream. 

Dream-ed (dreemd), ) » 

Dreamt (dremt), j P' W 9 

*Dream-er (dreem'ur),n. One who 
dreams ; an idle, fanciful man. 

Dream-less (dreem'les), a. With- 
out dreams. 

Drear (dreer), ) a. Gloomy, 

*DREAR-Y(dreer'e), j dismal. [332] 

Drear-i-ness (dreer'e x nes), n. 
Gloominess. 

••'Dredge (dredje), n. A kind of 
net ; a machine for clearing ca- 
nals and rivers : — v. t. f to gather 
with a dredge ; to sprinkle 

*Dredg'ing, p. prs. [flour on. 

*Dreg-gi-ness (dreg'geWs), n. 
Foulness with dregs ; feculence. 

*Dreg'gIsh, a. Foul with lees. 

Dreg-gy (dr^g'ge), a. Consisting 
of dregs; feculent; dreggish. 

Dregs (dregz), n. pi. The sedi- 
ment of liquors ; the lees, refuse. 

Drench (drensh), v. t. To soak ; to 
saturate with drink or moisture ; 
to wet thoroughly ; to physic : — 
n. f a draught ; physic for a brute. 

^Drench'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Dress, v. t. [dressed or drest 
— dressed or drest.] To 
clothe; to adorn; to cover a 
wound; to cook; to make 
straight : — v. %., to arrange in a 
line : — n., clothes ; garments ; 
apparel. 

*Dress'es, n. pi. and^rs. t. 3. 

Dressing, p. prs. : — n., the appli- 
cation made to a sore ; trimming. 



Dress-er (dres'sur), n. One who 

dresses ; a side-board. 
Dress-ing-Room (dres'ingV66m), 

n. A room to dress in. 
Dres-sy (dreVse), a. [dressier 

— dressiest.] Showy in dress. 
Drest, pst. t. and p. prf. of dress. 
Drew, pst. t. of draw. 
*Drib-ble (drib'bl), v. i. To fall 

weakly and slowly, or in drops. 
Drib'bling, p. prs. 
DrIb'let,?*. Asmall sum or quantity. 

Dri-er. j g ee un( ier dry. 

Dri-ed. J 

Drift, n. Impulse ; any thing 
driven at random; tendency, aim, 
scope, design; a passage between 
shafts in a mine : — v. t., to drive, 
urge along; to throw in heaps. 

Drift-Wood (drift'wud), n. Wood 
floated by water. 

DrIll, v. t. To pierce with a drill ; 
to exercise; to sow in rows: — 
n.j an instrument with which 
holes are bored ; a small fur- 
row; military exercise. 

DRiNK(dringk)y.^. [drank — drunk 
or drank.] To swallow liquors ; 
to quench thirst: — v. t., to suck 
up ; to absorb : — n., beverage. 

*Drink-a-ble (dringk'a^bl), a. 
Capable of being drunk, potable. 

Drink-er (drlngk'ur), n. A drunk- 
ard ; one who drinks. 

Drip, v. i. To fall in drops : — v. t. y 
to let fall in drops : — n., that 
which falls in drops ; the eaves 
of a house. 

* Drip 'ping, p. prs. : — n., fat gath- 
ered from roast meat. [364-20.] 

*Drip-ped (dript), p. prf. 

Drive, v. t. [drove — driven.] To 
force along ; to force or urge in 
any direction ; to guide ; to com- 
pel : — v. i., to be forced along ; to 
rush hastily; to pass in a car- 
riage ; to tend to ; to aim. 

^Dri'ving, p>-P rs - 

Driv-el (driv'vl), v. i. To slaver; 
to be silly : — «., slaver ; a fool. 
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DRO 



DRTJ 
Fate, far, fall, fat — me, met — pine, pin — n&, m5ve, 



DRY 



IV'eLXING, J r r 

\ (drlv'vld), p. prf. 
| (drivVri&r), n. 



Driv 

*Driv ; 

Driv'el-ed 

*Driv'ell-ed 

Driv-el-er 

Driv-el-ler 
A fool; an idiot. 

Driv'en, p. prf. of drive. 

Dri-ver (dri'vur), n. One who 
drives; a wheel that communi- 
cates power. 

Driz-zle (driz'zl), v. i. To fall 
in slow drops : — n., a small rain, 
a mist. 

*Driz'zling, p. prs. 

*Driz-zly (drlz'zle), a. Raining 
small drops. 

Droll (dr61e), a. Comic, laugh- 
able, odd: — n., a jester, a buf- 
foon : — v, i. y to jest; to play the 
buffoon. 

Drol-ler-y (dr61'ur x re), n. Idle 
jokes, buffoonery, mummery. 

*Drol'ler x ies, n. pi. 

Drom-e-da-ry (drum'eMa-re), n. 
A camel with one hump. 

^Drom'e^da-ries, n. pi. 

Dr6ne, n. The male bee; a pipe 
of a bagpipe ; a sluggard : — \ 
to live in idleness. 

Dro'ning, p. prs. 

Dr6'n!sh, a. Idle, sluggish. 

Dr66p, v. i. To languish; to grow 
weak; to faint. 

Dr6p, n. A globule of moisture; 
diamond hanging in the ear ; a 
door or platform made to fall : — 
v. t. [dropped or dropt — drop- 
ped or dropt], to pour in drops ; 
to let fall ; to let go ; to utter 
slightly ; to cease: — v. i. f to fall in 
drops; to fall ; to die; to vanish. 

Drop'ping, p. prs. : — n., that which 
falls in drops ; a fall. 

*Drop-ped (dr6pt), p. prf. 

Dr6p'let, n. A little drop. 

Dr6p'-Se-rene', n. Grutta-serena; 
amaurosis : a disease of the eye. 

*Drop-si-cal (dr6p r se x kal), a. 
Diseased with a dropsy. 
166 



Drop-sy (dr6p'se), n. A disease 
from a collection of morbid wa- 
tery matter in the body. 

*Drop'sies, n. pi. 

Dropt, pst. t. and^. prf. of drop. 

Dr6ss, n. The scum of melted 
metals ; rust, refuse. 

*Dros-si-ness (dr6s'se v nes), n. 
Foulness, rust. 

Dros-sy (dr&s'se), a. [drossier — 
drossiest.] Full of dross,impure. 

^Drought (drdut), } n. Want of 

Drouth (drd&th), J rain ; thirst ; 
dry weather. 

*Drought-i-ness (drSut'e^nes), n. 
The state of wanting rain. 

Drought-y (dr6ut'e), a. [drought- 
ier-droughtiest.] Dry, wanting 

Drouth. See drought. [rain. 

Drove, n. A number of cattle or 
other animals : — pst. t. of drive. 

Dro-ver (dr6'vur), n. One who 
drives cattle to market. 

Drown (dr6iin), v. t. To suffocate 
in water ; to overwhelm ; to del- 
uge ; to overflow : — v. i. f to be 
suffocated by water. 

Drowse (drouze), v. i. To sleep 
unsoundly; to slumber; to be 
heavy or dull : — v. t., to make 
heavy with sleep ; to make dull. 

*Drows'ing, p. prs. 

Drow-si-ly (dr6u.'ze > l£), ad. In a 
sleepy manner; heavily. 

Drow-si-ness (drdu'ze^nes), n. 
Sleepiness. 

*DROW-SY(dr6u'ze) a. [drowsier — 
drowsiest.] Sleepy, dull, stupid. 

Drub, v. t. To thrash ; to beat ; to 
pound: — n., a thump, a blow, a 
knock. 

Drub'bing, p. prs. 

*Drub-bed (drubd), p. prf. 

Drudge (drudje), v. i. To labor 
hard; to slave: — n., one who 
works hard ; a servant. [237-12.] 

Drudg'ing, p. prs. 

*Drudg-er-y (drudj'urVe), n. 
Mean labor, hard work. 

Drudg'er x ies, n. pi. 



Drug, n. An ingredient used in 
physic, a medicine; an unsalable 
article : — v. t., to season with 
drugs ; to dose immoderately. 

Drug'ging, p. prs. 

Drugg'ed, p. prf. 

Drug-get (dnig'glt), n. A kind of 
coarse woollen cloth. 

* Drug'gIst, n. One who sells drugs. 

Dru-id (dru'id), n. A priest of the 
ancient Britons. 

*Dru-id-ess (dru'id^s), n. A 
priestess of the ancient Britons. 

DruWess-es, n. pi. 

-Dru-id-i-cal (dm-id'e^kal), a. 
Relating to the Druids. 

Dru-id-ism (dru'idlzm) , n. The 
rites and doctrines of the Druids. 

Drum, n. An instrument of mili- 
tary music; the tympanum of 
the ear; a cylinder: — v. i., to 
beat a drum : — v. t., to expel 
with the beat of drum. (ap. p. 
— from, out of.) 

Drum/ming, p. prs. 

*Drum-med (drumd), p. prf. 

*Drum-Ma-jor (drum-ma'jur), n. 
The chief drummer of a regiment. 

Drum-mer (drum'mur), n. One 
who beats the drum. 

Drum-Stick (drum'stlk), n. The 
stick with which a drum is 
beaten. 

Drunk (drungk), a. Intoxicated 
with liquor, inebriated : — p. prf. 

of DRINK. 

*Drunk-ard (dmngk'urd), n. 
One habitually intoxicated ; a sot. 

Drunk-en (drungk'kn), a. Intoxi- 
cated ; addicted to drunkenness. 

Drunk-en-ly (drungk'kn^le), ad. 
In a drunken manner. 

*Drunk-en-ness (drungk'knWs), 
n. Intoxication with liquor. 

Dry (drl), a. [drier — driest.] 
Not moist; arid; not wet; bar- 
ren ; without rain ; thirsty ; sar- 
castic : — v. t. [prs. t. 3, dries], 
to free from moisture; to drain : 
— v. i.y to grow dry ; to evaporate. 



DUC 



DUL 

n6r, nSt — tube, tub, bull — dil — pSiind- 



■thm, THis. 



DUN 



Dri-ed (dride), p. prf 

*DRY-AD(dri'ad),n.Awood-nymph. 

Dry-Goods (dri'gdods), n. Cloth, 
silks, <fcc. in distinction from 
groceries. 

Dry-ly (drl'le), ad. Without 
moisture ; coldly ; sarcastically. 

*Dry-ness (drl'nes), n. Want of 
moisture ; want of feeling. 

Dry-Rot (drl'r&t), n. A disease in 
timber; sap-rot. 

Dry-shod (drl'sh&d), a. Without 
wet feet. 

Du'al, a. Denoting the number two. 

**Du-al-ism (du'al v izm), n. The 
doctrine of two gods. 

*Du-al-i-ty (du-al'e'te), n. The 
state of being two. 

Dub, v. t. To make a knight of; to 
confer a title : — n., a blow. 

Dub'bing, p. prs. 

Dub-eed (diibd), p. prf. 

*Du-bi-ous (du'beNis), a. Uncer- 
tain, doubtful, not clear. 

Du-bi-ous-ly (du'be x us-le), ad. 
Doubtfully, uncertainly. 

Du-bi-ous-ness (du'beNis-nes), n. 
Uncertainty, doubt. 

*Du-bi-ta-ble (du'be'ta-bl), a. 
Doubtful, uncertain. 

*Du-cal (du'kal), a. Pertaining 
to a duke. [by dukes. 

*Duc-at (diik'it), n. A coin struck 

*Duch-ess (dutsh'es), n. The 
lady of a duke. 

Duch'ess n es, n. pi. 

1 *Duch-y (dutsh'e), n. The terri- 
tory of a duke. 

*Duch'ies, n. pi. 

Duck (duk), n. A water-fowl ; a 
species of canvas ; a word of en- 
dearment : — v. i., to dive under 
water : — v. t., to put under water ; 
to immerse. 

Duck-ing-Stool (duVklng^stSdl), 

n. A stool for ducking scolds. 
*Duck-Leg-ged (duk'lggd), a. 
Short-legged. 



Duck-ling (duk'ling), n. A young 
duck. 

Duct (dukt), n. A tube or canal 
to carry off fluids. 

Duc-tile (duk'til), a. Capable 
of being drawn out; pliable, 
flexible ; easily led. 

*Duc-til-i-ty (duk-til'leH£), n. 
Flexibility ; compliance ; the 
quality of being drawn out or 
extended. [352.] 

Dud-geon (dud'jun), n. A small 
dagger; sullenness; anger. 

Duds, n. Old clothes. 

Due (du), a. Owed; proper, fit; 
exact: — n., that which is owed; 
debt; right; custom: — ad., ex- 
actly, directly ; as, due west. 

Du-el (dull), n. A combat be- 
tween two : — v. i. y to fight a sin- 
gle combat. 

Du'el v jng, 1 p. prs.: — n., the act 

*Du'el v ling, J or custom of fight- 
ing duels. 

nSSLr) WW.**/- 

s&ss. } («*** | 

$S£5« } (***& i * 

One who fights a duel ; a single 

combatant. 
*Du-el'l6, n. The rule of duelling. 
*Du-en'na, n. A female guardian 

of a young girl. 
Dug, n. A nipple: — pst. t. and 

p. prf. of dig. 
Duke, n. One of the highest order 

of nobility ; a sovereign prince. 
Duke-dom (duke'dum), n. The 

possession, title, or authority of 

a duke. [monious. 

-Dul-cet (dul'sit), a. Sweet, har- 
*Dul-ci-fy (dul'se x fl), v. t. [prs. 

t. 3, dulcifies.] To sweeten. 
Dul'ci^fi-ed, p. prf 
Dul-ci-fi-ca-tion (Mul-se-fe-ka'- 

shun), n. The act of sweetening. 
*Dul-ci-mer (dul'se N mur), n. A 

musical instrument. 



Dul-co-rate (ddl'k6 v rate), v. t. 
To sweeten. 

Dul'co^ra-ting, p. prs. 

*Dul-co-ra-tion (Mul-k6-ra'- 
shun), n. The act of sweetening. 

Dull, a. Stupid; blunt; slow of 
understanding ; not bright : — - 
v. t., to stupefy ; to blunt. 

*Dul'lard, n. A blockhead, a dolt. 

Dul-ly (dul ; le), ad. Stupidly ; 
sluggishly. 

*Dul-ness ) (dul'ne's), ra. Slowness 

Dull-nessJ of comprehension; 
stupidity, drowsiness. 

*Du-ly (du'le), ad. Properly, fitly. 

*Dumb (dum), a. Mute, incapable 
of speech ; silent. 

•^Dumb-Bells (dum'bels), n. pi. 
Weights held in the hands and 
swung to and fro for exercise. 

Dumb-ly (dum'le), ad. Mutely. 

*Dumb-ness (dum'nls), n. Inca- 
pacity to speak ; muteness. 

-Dumb-found (diim'found), "I 

DuMB-F0UND-ER(dum-f6und / ur), j 
v. t. To strike dumb. 

Dumb-show (dum'sh6), n. Panto- 
mime. 

*DuMB-WAiT-ER( v dum-wate / ur),». 
A frame with shelves for convey- 
ing food from the kitchen to 
table. 

Dump, v. t. To throw out from a cart. 

Dump'Ish, a. Sad, melancholy. 

Dump'!sh n ness, n. Sadness, mel- 
ancholy. 

Dump'lIng, n. A sort of pudding. 

Dumps, n. pi. A dull state, gloom. 

Dump-y (duinp'e), a. [dumpier — • 
dumpiest.] Short and thick. 

Dun, a. A dull brown color : — 
v. t., to ask often for a debt : — 
«., a clamorous creditor; a de- 
mand for a debt. 

Dun'ning, p. prs. 

Dun'ned, p. prf 

Dunce (diinse), n. A dolt; a 
blockhead. 

*Dun-geon (dun'jun), n. A close, 
dark prison. [275-10.] 
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_ 



DUR 



DWA 
Fate, far, fall, fat — me, radt — pine, pin — n&, m6ve, 



DYS 



*Dun-nage (dun'nij), n. Loose 
articles placed in ships so as to 
support goods. 

Dun-ner (dun'nur), n. One em- 
ployed to solicit debts ; a dun. 

#Du-o-de-cill-ion (Mu-6-de-sll'- 
yun), a. or n. By the French or 
American method of numeration, 
a number expressed by a unit 
in the fortieth place ; by the 
English method, a unit in the 
seventy -third place. 

Du-o-dec-i-mal (Mu-6-deye N mal), 
a. Numbered by twelve. 

*\Du-o-dec'i n m:als, n. pi. A mul- 
tiplication in which the denomi- 
nations increase by twelves. See 

FRACTION. 

Du-o-dec-i-mo (Mu-6-des'^m6), n. 
A book in which one sheet of 
paper makes twelve leaves : — a., 
having twelve leaves to a sheet. 

x Du-o-decYmos, n. pi. 

x Du-6-de'num, n. The first of the 
small intestines. 

Dupe, v. t. To trick ; to cheat ; to 
deceive : — n., one imposed on. 

Du'ping, p. prs. 

Du-ple (du'pl), a. Double. 

Du-pli-cate (du'ple'kate), v. U To 
double ; to fold. 

*Du'PLI > CA-TING, p. pr8. 

Du-pli-cate (du'pleMt), n. A 

second thing of the same kind ; 

an exact copy: — a., doubled ; 

twofold. 
Du-pli-ca-tion (Mu-ple-ka'shtln), 

n. The act of doubling. 
Du-pli-ca-ture (du'ple-kaHure), 

n. A fold, any thing doubled. 
*Du-pli-ci-ty (du-plls'seHe), n. 

Deceit ; doubleness of heart or 

speech ; double dealing. 
*Du-ra-bil-i-ty (Mu-ra-bll'leHe), 

n. Power of lasting in a given 

state; permanence. [294-23.] 
Du-ra-ble (du'ra'bl), a. Lasting; 

havirig long continuance. [220-6.] 
Du-ra-ble-ness (du'ra^bl-nSs), n. 

Power of lasting. 
163 



Du-ra-bly (duWble), ad. In a 

lasting manner. 
*Du-rance (du'ranse), n. Im- 

prisonment,continuance,custody. 
Du-ra-tion (du-ra'stmn), n. Con- 
tinuance, length of time. [283.] 

[46-28.] 
*Du-ress (du-reV or du'res), n. 

Constraint; unlawful imprison- 
ment. 
Du-ring (du'ring), prp. For the 

time of the continuance of. 
Durst, pst. t. of dare {to venture). 
Dusk, a.Tendingto darkness : — n., 

tendency to darkness, twilight. 
*Dusk-i-ly (dusk'e'le), ad. With 

a tendency to darkness, cloudily. 
Dusk-i-ness (dusk'eWs), n. Slight 

darkness. 
Dusk'Ish, a. Inclining to darkness. 
Dusk-y (dusk'e), a. Tending to 

darkness, obscure ; gloomy. 
Dust, n. Earth, or other matter, 

reduced to powder; the state of 

dissolution : — v. t., to free from 

dust; to sprinkle with dust. 
Dust-er (dust'ur), n. He or that 

which frees from dust. 
Dust-i-ness (dust'e'nes), n. The 

state of being dusty. 
Dust-y (dust'e), a. [dustier — 

dustiest.] Covered with dust. 
Dutchess. See duchess. 
Dutch-y. See duchy. 
*Du-te-ous (du'te'us), a. Dutiful, 

obedient ; obsequious. 
Du-ti-ful (du'te'fti.1), a. Obedient 

to superiors and parents. 
*Du-ti-ful-ly (du'te v ful-le), ad. 

Submissively, obediently. 
*Du-ti-ful-ness (du'te x ful-nes), 

n. Obedience, submission, respect. 
Duty (du'te), n. That which one 

is bound to perform ; obligation ; 

tax, custom. [56.] [382-27.] 
*Du'ties, n. pi. 
Dwarf, n. A man, animal, or 

plant below the common size : — 

v. t, to hinder from growing. 

[204.] 



-Dwarf'ish, a. Below the natu- 
ral size ; little. 

DwIrf'ish^ness, n. Smallness of 
stature. 

Dwell, v. i. [dwelt or dwelled 
—dwelt or dwelled.] To in- 
habit; to reside; to fix the mind 
upon. (ap. p. — on, upon, in, at.) 

Dwell'ing, p. prs. : — n., habita- 
tion, abode, residence. 

*Dwell-er (dwell'iir), n. A 
resident. 

Dwelt, pst. t. snadp.prf. of dwell. 

Dwin-dle (dwin'dl), v. i. To 
shrink; to lose bulk; to grow 
little. [285-12.] 

D wind 'ling, p. prs. 

*Dye (dl),v. t. To color; to stain: 
— »., coloring matter; a stain. 

*Dye'ing, p. prs. 

- ;: 'Dy-er (dl'ur), n. One who dyes. 

Dye-stuff (dl'stuf ), n. Materials 
for dyeing. 

*Dy'ing, p. prs. of die : — a., 
given or manifested while ex- 
piring; as, dying words, dying 
love ; mortal ; as, dying strug- I 
gles : — n., death. 

Dyke. See dike. 

Dy-nam-ic (dl-nam'lk), ) 

Dy-nam-ic-al (dt-nam'e'kal), J ** 
Relating to dynamics. 

*Dy-nam'ics, n. pi. The science 
of bodies in motion. 

*D Y-NAS-TY(di , nasHeord!n , asHe) n. \ 
A race of sovereigns in succession ; < 
government.sovereignty. [39-36.] , 

Dy'nas x ties, ) , 

Dyn'asVies, J n; P L 

Dys-en-ter-ic (Mis-en-teYrik), a. 
Relating to dysentery. 

*Dys-en-ter-y (dis'eVter-re), n. 
A disease of the bowels. 

*Dys-pep-si-a (dls-pep'se x a), } 

*Dys-pep-sy (dis 

Dys-pep-sy (dis'i 

A difficulty of digestion. 

Dys-pep-tic (dis-p?p'tik), a. Rela- 
ting to or afflicted with dyspepsy : 
— n., one afflicted with dyspepsy. 



;oe ooweis. 
(dls-pep'se x a),) 
dis-pep'se), > n. 
s'pep x se), J 



EAR 



EAR 

n3r, nSt — tube, tub, bull— dll— pSund— *Mn, this. 



EAT 



E(ee), n. The fifth letter and 
second vowel. The name is 
written E, and the plural Ees. 
E.E. stand for ells English, or 
errors excepted ; E.N.E. for east- 
northeast; E.G. or e.g. for exem- 
pli gratia {for example) ; etc. or 
<fcc. for et cceteri, et ccetera*, et 
coetera (and others ; and so forth), 

*Each (eetsh), a. and pro. Either 
of two ; every one of a number. 

Ea-ger (ee'gur), a. Ardent; in- 
flamed with desire; vehement; 
quick; sharp, (ap. p. — in, for, 
after.) [72-34.] 

Ea-ger-ly (ee'gur^le), ad. Ar- 
dently, keenly, earnestly. 

*Ea-ger-ness (^e'gurWs), n. Ar- 
dor; strong desire; vehemence; 
earnestness. [239-21.] 

Ea-gle (ee'gl), n. A bird of prey ; 
a standard; a gold coin of the 
United States of the value of 
ten dollars. 

*Ea-gle-Ey-ed (ee'glHde), a. 
Sharp-sighted. 

Ea-glet (ee'gllt), n. A young 
eagle. 

Ear (eer), n. The organ of hear- 
ing; attention; power of judging 
of harmony ; the spike of corn : 
— v. i., to shoot into ears. 

Ear'ed, p. prf : — a., having ears. 

Ear-lap (eer'lap), n. The tip of 
the ear. 

*EAR-LESS(eer'le's),ce.Withoutears. 

Earl (M), n. A title of British 
nobility of the third rank ; a no- 
ble of the third rank. 

*Earl-dom (erl'dum), n. The ju- 
risdiction of an earl. 

*Ear-li-ness (eVleWs), n. The 
state of being early ; quickness 
of action. 

Earl-Mar-shal ferl-mar'shal),n. 
In Great Britain, an officer who 
superintends military solemni- 
ties, the College of Arms, <fec. 



Ear-Lock (eer'l6k), n. A curl of 
hair near the ear. 

Ear-ly (eVle), a. [earlier — 
earliest.] Soon with respect 
to something else: — ad., soon, 
in good time. 

Ear-Mark (eeVmark), n. A mark 
on the ear. 

Earn (eVn), v. t. To gain by labor 
to obtain ; to acquire. 

*Ear-nest (eVn^st), a. Ardent in 
any affection, warm, zealous; 
intent, eager : — n., seriousness ; 
the money which is given to 
bind a bargain ; pledge. f 

Ear-nest-ly (eVnSstfle), 
Warmly, zealously, eagerly. 

Ear-nest-ness (er'ne'stWs), n. 
Eagerness, warmth, zeal. 

Earn-ings (ern'ings), n. pi. Gains 
acquired by labor. 

*Ear-ring (eer'ring), n. An orna- 
ment for the ears. 

Ear-shot (eeVsh6t), n. Reach of 
the ear ; distance at which words 
may be heard. 

Earth (&rth), n. Soil, land; the 
terraqueous globe, the world :• 
v. t., to hide in earth; to cover 
with earth : — v. i., to burrow un- 
der ground. 

Earth-born (&rth'h6m), a. Born 
of the earth ; meanly born. 

Earth-bound (er^'bound), a. 
Fastened to the earth. 

Earth-en (eVffai), a. Made of 
earth. 

*Earth-en-Ware (er'£AnVare), n. 
Crockery, ware made of earth. 

*Earth-i-ness (§r^'e v ne , s), n. 
The quality of being earthy. 

*Earth-li-ness (Sr^'le^ngs), n. 
Worldliness. 

Earth-ling (SrtMng), n. An in- 
habitant of the earth. 

Earth-ly (hrth'lk), a. Not heav- 
enly; vile, mean, sordid. 

*Earth-quake (ert^'kwake), n. 
A tremor or convulsion of the 
earth. 

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Earth-worm (eVfA'wurm), n. A 
worm bred under ground ; a 
mean, sordid wretch. 

Earth-y (hrth'h), a. Consisting 
of earth ; like earth. 

Ear-Wax (eer'waks), n. The ceru- 
men or viscous matter which is 
secreted in the ear. 

Ear-wig (eer'wig), n. An insect; 
a centiped. 

Ease (eez), n. Quiet, rest, tran- 
quillity ; freedom from pain ; fa- 
cility : — v. t., to free from pain; 
to assuage; to quiet. 

*Eas'ing, p. prs. 

*Eas-el (S'zl), n. The frame on 
which a painter's canvas rests. 

Ease-less (eez'l^s), a. Wanting 
rest. 

EASE-MENT(eez'm§nt),n. Assistance. 

*Ea-si-ly (e'ze'le), ad. Without 
difficulty or pain ; readily. 

Ea-si-ness (e'zeWs), n. Freedom 
from difficulty or constraint; 
readiness; rest. 

East (eest), n. The quarter in 
which the sun rises : — a., toward 
sunrise. 

East-er (eest'ur), n. The festival 
commemorative of our Savior's 
resurrection. 

East-er-ly (eest'tMe), a. To- 
ward the east. 

East-ern (eest'urn), a. Dwelling 
or found in the East; Oriental. 

East-ward (eest/wurd), a. To- 
ward the east. 

Ea-sy (e'ze), a. [easier — ^eas- 
iest.] Not difficult; quiet; com- 
plying; free from anxiety; caus- 
ing no pain. [277-3.] 

Eat (eet),v. t [eat, ate — eaten.] 
To devour ; to consume ; to cor- 
rode : — v. i., to take meals ; to 
feed. 

Eat'en, p. prf. 

*Eat-a-ble (eetTbl), n. That 
which may be eaten: — a., capa- 
ble of being eaten. 

Eat-er (eet'ur), n. One who eats. 
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ECL 



EDA 

Fate, far, f&ll, fat — me, met — pine, pin — n&, m5ve, 



EDI 



Eaves (eevz), n. pi. The edges 
of the roof of a house. [212-4.] 

*EAVES-DROP-PER(eevz / dr6p^pur), 
n. A listener under windows; 
one who secretly listens. 

2 Ebb, n. The reflux of the tide 
toward the sea; decline, waste 
[155] : — v. i., to flow back to 
ward the sea; to decline; to 
decay. 

3 Ebb-T1de , ) n. The reflux of the tide. 

Eb-on (eb'un), ) n. A hard, 

*Eb-on-y (eb'un^ne), J black, val 
uable wood : — a., black, like 
ebony. 

*E-bri-e-ty (e-brl'eHe), n. In- 
toxication, drunkenness. 

*E-btjll-ient (e-bul'yent), a. 
Boiling over. 

*Eb-ul-li-tion (^b-ul-llsh'un), n. 
The act of boiling ; a bubbling, 
effervescence. 

*Ec-cen-tric (ek-sen'trlk), ] 

Ec-cen-tri-cal (ek-sen'tre^kal), J 
a. Deviating from the centre; 
irregular; departing from the 
usual course. [86-35.] [338-3.] 

Ec-cen-tric-i-ty ( x ek-sen-trls'se- 
N te), n. Deviation from a centre; 
irregularity. [384-11.] 

^Ec-cen-tricVties, n. pi. 

Ec-CLE-si-AS-Tic(eVkle-ze-as'tlk), 
n. A person dedicated to the 
ministry of religion: — a., rela- 
ting to the church ; not civil. 

*Ec-cle-si-as-ti-cal (ek x kle-ze- 
as'te v kal), a. Relating to the 
church; not civil. 

*EoH-E-LON(esh , e^l6ng or ^esh-e- 
16ng'), n. A movement of an 
army like the steps of stairs. 

*Ech-o (ek'k6), n. The return of 
a sound; the sound returned 
[107-26]: — v. i., to resound; to 
be sounded back : — v. t., to send 
back a sound; to reverberate. 
[364-22.] [75-7.] 

#Ech'oes, n. pi. and prs. t, 3. 

*E-clair-cisse-ment (ek-klare'- 
siz^ment or ek-klare'sls > m6ng), n. 
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Explanation; the act of clearing 
up an affair. 

*E-clat (e-klaw' or e-kla'), n. 
Splendor, show ; striking effect. 

*Ec-lec-tic (ek-lek'tlk), a. Se- 
lecting, choosing at will : — n., 
one who selects from different 
systems. 

*Ec-LEC-Ti-ciSM(ek-lek , te x slzm),n. 
The practice of selecting from 
different systems. 

*E-clipse (e-kllps')> n. An ob- 
scuration of the light of a heav 
enly body; darkness, obscura- 
tion [239-27] : — v. t., to darken 
a luminary ; to obscure. 

E-clip'sing, p. prs. 

*E-clip-tic (e-klip'tik), n. A 
great circle of the celestial 
sphere, which is the apparent 
path of the sun : — see zodiac. 

*Ec-logue (ek'16g), n. A pas- 
toral poem. 

*Ec-o-nom-ic ( > ek-&-n&nvlk), 

Ec-o-nom-i-cal ( x ek-6-n6m'e kal) 
a. Pertaining to economics ; fru- 
gal, saving. 

*Ec-o-NOM-ics( x ek-6-n6m / lks),rt.p2. 
The science of household man- 
agement. 

E-con-o-mist (e-k6n , 6 > mist), n. 
One frugal in expenses. [267-20.] 

*E-con-o-mize (e-k6n'6 x inlze), v. t. 
To use with economy. 

E-con'o x mi-zing, p. prs. 

E-coN-o-MY(e-k6n / 6 v me),w. Frugal- 
ity, discretion of expense ; regula- 
tion, system. [150-8.] [240-22.] 

*Ec-STA-SY(ek'sta x se), n. Excessive 
joy; rapture. [35-5.] [357-10.] 

*Ec'sta x sies, n. pi. 

*Ec-stat-ic (ek-stat'lk), \ 

Ec-stat-i-cal (ek-stat'e N kal), j °" 
Filled with ecstasy, raptured. 
[46-27.] 

EcVrie. See equery. 

*E-da-cious (e-da'shus), a. Vora- 
cious, ravenous, greedy. 

*E~dac-i-ty (e-das'seHe), n. Vo- 
raciousness, ravenousness. 



Ed-der (ed r dur), n. Wood put 
upon the top of fences. 

Ed-dy (ed'de), n. Backward cur- 
rent; whirlpool; circular mo- 
tion : — v. i., to move as eddies. 

Ed'di-ed, p. prf. 

*Ed'dies, n. pi. and^r*. t. 3. 

^'den, n. A garden; Paradise. 

Edge (edje), n. The thin or cut- 
ting part of a blade; extreme 
border; rim; keenness of mind 
or appetite ; acrimony : — v. t. f to 
sharpen; to furnish with an 
edge; to border; to iinbitter: — 
v. i. f to move forward sideways. 

*Edg'ing, p. prs. : — n. } a narrow 
lace ; a border. 

Edg-ed (edjd), p. prf. : — a., sharp, 
not blunt. 

Edge-less (edje'le's), a. Blunt 

Edge-Tool (edje't&ol), n. A tool 
with a sharp edge. 

^Edge-wise (edje'wlze), ad. In 
the direction of the edge. 

*Ed-i-ble (ed'e N bl), a. Fit to be 
eaten; eatable. 

E-dict (e'dikt), n. A proclama- 
tion ; a decree issued by a sove- 
reign. 

Ed-i-fi-ca-tion (^ed-e-fe-ka'shun), 
n. Improvement; instruction 
in morals or religion. 

*Ed-i-fice (ed'eYis), n. A fabric, 
a building; a large structure. 

Ed-i-fy (ed'e'fl), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 
edifies.] To build ; to instruct, 
to teach. 

*Ed'i\fi-ed, p. prf. 

'E'dIle, n. The title of a magis- 
trate of ancient Rome, who had 
care of public buildings or high- 
ways. 

Ed'It, v. t. To superintend a pub- 
lication; to conduct; to publish. 

E-di-tion (e-d!sh'un), n. Publica- 
tion of a book; the whole im- 
pression of a book. 

Ed-i-tor (ed'e v tur), n. One who 
revises or prepares a publica- 
tion ; a publisher. 



ujlJ 



EFF 



EFF 
n8r, nSt — tube, tub, bill — 611 — pound — thin, this. 



EFF 



I 



j 



*Ed-i-to-ri-al ('ed-l-t^'re^al), a. 
Pertaining to an editor : — »., an 
article in a public journal, writ- 
ten by the editor. 

Ed-I-tress (ed'e'trSs), n. A female 
editor. 

Ed-u-cate (ed'u N kate), v. t. To 
bring up ; to instruct ; to train ; 
to teach. 

^EdVca-ting, p. prs. 

Ed-u-ca-tion ( x ed-u-ka'shun), n. 
Formation of manners in youth ; 
instruction ; tuition ; nurture. 

Ed-u-ca-tion-al ( r £d-u-ka'shun- 
x al), a. Pertaining to education 

E-duce (e-duse')> v. t. To bring 
out; to elicit. 

*E-du'cing, p. prs. 

E-duc-tion (e-duk'shun), n. The 
act of bringing any thing into 
view. 

*E-dul-co-rate (^-dul'k6 > rate) 
v. t. To sweeten ; to purify ; to 
dulcorate. 

E-dul'co^ra-ting, p. prs. 

E-dul-co-ra-tion (&Mul-k6-r&'- 
shun), n. The act of sweetening. 

'Eel, n. A serpentine, slimy fish. 

*Ef-fa-ble (ef fa'bl), a. Express- 
ive ; capable of being uttered. 

Ef-face (ef-fase'), v. t. To wear 
away; to destroy; to rub out. 

*Ef-fa'cing, p. prs. 

Ef-fect (eT-fekt'), n. That which 
is produced by cause or agent; 
result, consequence ; general in- 
tent [230-10] :— v. t., to bring to 
pass ; to achieve; to cause. [382.] 

*Ef-fect-i-ble (If-fekt'e'bl), a. 
capable of being effected; per- 
formable. 

Ef-fect-ive (e'f-fekt'lv), a. Hav- 
ing power to produce effects ; op- 
erative, efficient, active,forcible.f 

*EF-FECT-ivE-LY(ef-f^kt'ivle),a^. 
Powerfully, with effect. 

Ef-fect-ive-ness (ef-fekt'iv v nes), 
n. Efficiency ; efficacy. 

Ef-fect-less (^f-fekt/les), a. 
Without effect ; useless. 



Ef-fects', n. pi. Goods, movables 

personal estate. [55-30.] 
Ef-fect-u-al (ef-fgk'tshu'al), a. 

Productive of effects, powerful. 
*Ef-fect-u-al-ly (§f-fek'tshu x al- 

le), ad. With effect; effica- 
ciously. [190.] 
Ef-fect-u-ate (ef-fek'tshu x ate), 

v. t. To bring to pass. 
*Ef-fectVa-ttng, p. prs. 
*Ef-fem-i-na-cy (If-fem'e^na-se), 

n. Softness ; unmanly delicacy. 
Ef-fem-i-nate (ef-feWe^nate), v. t. 

To make womanish ; to unman. 
-Ef-fem'iVa-ting, p. prs. 
Ef-fem-i-nate (ef-fem'e^nlt), a. 

Womanish; tender. 
EF-FEM-i-NATE-LY(ef-fem / e > nit-le), 

ad. In an effeminate manner; 

weakly; softly. 
Ef-fem-i-nate-ness (ef-fem'e^nit 

nes), n. Effeminacy. 
Ef-fen-di (ef-fen'de), n. In Turk- 
ish, a lord; a superior (applied 

to various officers of rank). 
*Ef-fer-vesce ( x ef-fer-veV), v. i. 

To bubble ; to send out gas. 
^Ef-fer-ves'cing, p. prs. 
*Ef-fer-ves-cence ( x ef-fer-veV- 

sense), n. The escape of gas 

from a fluid; a gentle bubbling. 
*Ef-fer-ves-cent ( v ef-f§r-ves'- 

s^nt), a. Gently bubbling. 
Ef-fer-ves-ci-ble ( v ^f-fer-v§s r se- 

y h\), a. Capable of effervescence. 
*Ef-fete (eT-f&te'), a. Barren ; 

worn out. 
*EF-Fi-cA-cious(W-f£-ka r shus),a. 

Producing effect; effectual. 
Ef-fi-ca-cious-ly ( x ef-f£-ka'shus- 

16), ad. Effectually. 
Ef-fi-ca-cious-ness (W-fe-ka/- 

shus'nes), n. Efficacy. 
*Ef-fi-ca-cy (eTfe x ka-se), n. The 

power to produce effect. [65-21.] 
Ef'fi v ca-cies, n. pi. 
Ef-fi-cience (ef-fish'^nse), ] 
*EF-Fi-crEN-CY(ef-flsh'en v se), j 

The power or act of producing 

effects. 



Ef-fi-cient (e'f-fish'^nt), n. A 
cause : — a., causing effects. 

Ef-fi-cient-ly (Sf-flsh^nt'le), ad. 
With effect. 

Ef-fi-gy (eTfe^je), n. An image 
in painting or sculpture; resem- 
blance ; representation. 

*Ef'fi a gies, n. pi. 

2 Ef-flate',v.£.To puff up, to inflate. 

Ef-fla'ting, p. prs. 

Ef-flo-resce ( r ef-fl6-res'), v. i. To 
form dust or powder on the sur- 
face ; to flower. 

x Ef-flo-res'cing, p. prs. 

Ef-flo-res-cence (W-fl^-reV- 
sense), n. Production of dust or 
powder on the surface; the act 
of flowering. 

*Ef-flo-res-cent (W-fl6-reV- 
sent), a. Shooting out in forms 
of flowers. 

Ef-fltj-ence (ef'flu^ense), n. That 
which issues ; a flowing out. 

2 Ef'fl^ v ent, a. Flowing out. 

*Ef-flu-vi-tjm (ef-flu've'um), n. 
Small particles which are contin- 
ually flying off from bodies. 

*Ef-flu'vi v a, n. pi. 

Ef-flux (Sf fluks), n. The act of 
flowing out; effusion; emanation. 

^Ef'flux^es, n. pi. 

*Ef-flux-ion (ef-fluk'shun), n. 
The act of flowing out,emanation. 

3 Ef'f6rt, n. Struggle; endeavor, 
attempt; strain. [56-8.] 

*Ef-front-er-y (ef-frunt/eYre), n. 
Impudence, boldness. 

*Ef-ful-gence (ef-ful'jense), n. 
Lustre, brightness, splendor. [72.] 

Ef-ful-gent (ef-fiirjent), a. Lu- 
minous, bright, shining. 

*Ef-fuse (ef-fuze'), v. t. To pour 
out gently; to spill; to shed. 

*Ef-ftj'sing, p. prs. 

Ef-fu-sion (ef-fu'zhun), n. The 
act of pouring out; the thing 
poured out; a production with- 
out effort. [26.] 

Ef-fu-sive (ef-fu'slv), a. Pouring 
out, dispersing, diffusive. 
171 



EIG 



ELA 
Fate, far, fall, fat — me, m^t — pine, pin — n&, move, 



ELE 



9 Eft, n. A small lizard ; a newt. 
*E-ges-tion (&-jeVtshun), n. The 

act of throwing out ; voiding. 
3 Egg, n. That which is laid by 

some animals, from which their 

young is produced. 
Eg-lan-tine (Sg'lanHlne or Sg'- 

lanHin), n. A species of rose 

sweetbrier. 
E-go-ism (e'g&lzm or SgWlzm), « 

Selfishness ; scepticism. 
E-go-ist (e'gtiist or gg'&lst), n, 

One who doubts every thing but 

his own existence. 
*E-go-tism (e'g6 x tizm or gg^tlzm), 

n. Too frequent mention of 

one's self; vanity. 
E-go-tist (e'g6Hist or egotist), n. 

One who talks much of himself. 
E-go-tist-ic ('e-g6-tlst'lk or x ^g-6- 

tist'lk), a. See egotistical. 
#E-go-tist-ic-al ( N e-g6-tlst'e v kal 

or x eg-6-tist'e'kal), a. Full of 

self; conceited. 
E-go-tize (e'g&Hlze or Sg'oHlze), 

v. i. To talk much of one's self. 

*E , GO v TI-ZING, p. prs. 

E-gre-gious (e-gre'jus), a. Emi- 
nent, remarkable, extraordinary. 

*E-gre-gious-ly (e-gre'jus x le), ad. 
Eminently, excessively. 

E-GRE-Gious-NESs(e-gre , jus > ne*s),n. 
The state of being great. 

E-gress (e'gre's), ) 

*E-gres-sion (e-greWun), j n% 
The act of going out ; departure. 

E'gress^es, n. pi. 

*E-gret (e'gre't), n. A fowl of the 
heron kind. 

E-grett \ (£-greV), n. An orna 

*E-grette J ment of feathers, rib- 
bons, <fcc. 

Eh (a), in. An expression of sur- 
prise, or of inquiry. 

*Ei-der-Down (i'durM6un), n. 
The down of the eider-duck. 

Ei-der-Duck (1'durMuk), n. A 
species of duck found in the 
Scottish islands. 

EiGH(a),n. An expression of delight. 
172 



Eight (ate), a. or n. Twice four ; 8, 

^Eighth (ktth), a. The ordinal of 
eight ; noting the number eight. 

Eigh-teen (a'teen), a. or n. Ten 
and eight; 18. 

*Eigh-teenth (a'teenJft), a. The 
ordinal of eighteen; noting the 
number eighteen. 

Eight-fold (ate'f61d), a. Eight 
times repeated. 

*Eighth-ly (attft'le), ad. In the 
eighth place. 

*Eigh-ti-eth (a'te^A), a. Noting 
the number eighty; the ordinal 
of eighty. 

Eigh-ty (a'te*), a. or «. Eight 
times ten ; 80. 

*Ei-ther (£'thut or i'THur), a. and 
pro. One of two ; one or other ; 
each : — con. d., or. {cor. c. — or.) 

E-jac-tj-late (d-jak'u^late), v. t. 
To utter suddenly; to shoot out. 
[369-26.] 

^E-jac'uYa-ting, p. prs. 

E-jac-u-la-tion (e r jak-u-la'shun), 
n. A short prayer darted out 
occasionally; the act of throw- 
ing out. [194-7.] 

*E-jac-u-la-tor-y (e-jak'u-la- 
Hur-re), a. Sudden, hasty. 

E-ject (e-jeld/), v. t. To throw out ; 
to expel; to discharge. [202-20.] 

#E-jec-tion (e-jek'shun), n. Ex- 
pulsion, a casting out. 

E-ject-ment (e-je'kt'ine'nt), n. Dis- 
possession; a writ for recovering 
the possession of property. 

E-ject-or (e-jSkt'ur), n. One who 
ejects. 

*Eke (eek), ad. Also, likewise, 
beside : — v. t., to supply ; to spin 
out ; to protract. 

E'king, p. prs. 

E-lab-o-rate (e-lab'6Yate), v. t. 
To produce with labor ; to finish 
with care. 

*E-lab'o v ra-ting, p. prs. 

E-lab-o-rate (e-lab'6Mt), a. Fin- 
ished with great labor; much 
studied. [285-2.] 



E-lab-o-rate-ly (e-lab'6Yit-le), 
ad. Laboriously ; with great 
study. 

*E-lab-o-ra-tion (e x lab-6-ra'- 
shun), n. Improvement by great 
labor or study. 

E-lab-o-ra-tor (e-lab'6Ya-tur), n. 
One who, or that which, elab- 
orates. 

E-la'in. See olein. 

E-lapse (e-laps'), v. i. To pass 
or glide away. [133-22.] 

E-lap'sing, p. prs. 

E-las-tic (e-las'tik), a. Rebound- 
ing; springing back; having 
elasticity. 

#E-las-tic-i-ty (^e-las-ds'se'te), n. 
That property of bodies by which 
they restore themselves after 
being bent or pressed. 

E-late (e-lateO, a. Flushed with 
success ; lofty : — v. t., to exalt ; to 
make proud. [234.] 

E-la'ting, p. prs. 

E-la-tion (e-la'shun), n. Triumph 
proceeding from success ; ele- 
vation. 

El-bow (eTb6), n. The bend of the 
arm; an angle: — v. t., to push 
with the elbow : — v. i., to jut out 
at an angle like the elbow. 

**El-bow-Chair (eTbdHshare), n, 
A chair with arms. 

El-bow-Room (§l'b6 > r66m), n. 
Room to move. 

ELD(^ld),n. Old age,people,or times. 
^S*' Eld (adjective) is the obso- 
lete positive of elder and eld- 
est; it is obsolescent as a noun. 

El-der (el'dur), a. com. Surpass- 
ing another in years: — n., the 
name of a tree; an older person; 
a church officer : — see old. 

*El-der-ly (eTdur'le), a. Some- 
what old ; no longer young. 

El-der-ship (eTdur'shlp), n. Se- 
niority ; the body of elders. 

3 Eld'est, a. sup. Oldest: — see old. 

-*EL-E-CAM-PANE( > e , l-e-kam-pane / )> 
n. A plant ; a sweetmeat. 



KU£fl 



ELE 



ELE 
n5r, u&t — tube, tub, bull— 611 — p6iind — thin, this. 



ELL 



E-lect (e-lekf), v. t. To choose 
from a number for office ; to se- 
lect : — a., chosen, taken by pref- 
erence; selected : — n., one chosen. 

*E-lec-tion (e-lek'shun), n. The 
act of choosing; the power of 
choice ; voluntary preference ; 
the choice of officers ; divine 
choice. [146-24.] [334-23.] 

E-lec-tion-eer (e v lek-shun-£eV), 
v. i. To use arts to secure elec- 
tion to an office. 

E-lect-ive (e-lekt'lv), a. Exert 
ing the power of choice ; depend- 
ent on choice. [147-3.] 

E-lect-ive-ly (e-lekt'iv x le), ad. 
By choice or election. 

#E-lect-or (e-lekt'iir), n. One who 
has a right to vote at elections. 

*E-lec-to-ral (e-lekWral), a. 
Belonging to an elector or 
election. 

E-lec-to-rate (e-le ! k't6 v rit), n. 
The territory of an elector of the 
German Confederation. 

E-lec-tric (e-lek'trik), n. A sub- 
stance which exhibits electricity. 

E-lec-tric (e-lek'trik), 

*E-lec-tri-cal (e-lek'tre x k&l) 
a. Attractive ; relating to elec- 
tricity. 

*E-lec-tri-cian ( x e-lek-trlsh'an), 
n. One versed in electricity. 

*E-LEC-TRic-i-TY(M-l^k-tris'se v te), 
n. A subtle fluid excited by fric- 
tion and chemical action. 

E-lec-tri-fi-a-ble (e-lek'tre-fra- 
v bl), a. Possible to be electrified. 

E-lec-tri-fy (e-lek'tre v fl), v. t. 

[prs. t. 3, ELECTRIFIES.] To 

charge with electricity; to startle. 
E-lec'tri v fi-ed, p. prf. 
E-lec-trize (e-lek'trlze), v. u To 

electrify. 

*E-LEC'TRI V ZrXG, p. pr8. 

E-lec-tro-Mag-net-ism: (e-lek'- 
tr6-mag'nefizm), n. The science 
which treats of the development 
of magnetism by means of a cur- 
rent of electricity. 



E-lec-troji-e-ter fe-lek-trom'e- 
tiir), n. An instrument for meas- 
uring the intensity of electricity. 

E-lec-tro-type (e-l§k'tr6 N tipe), 
v. t. To plate with metal by 
means of electricity : — n., a me 
tallic fac-simile taken by means 
of electricity. 

^E-lec/tro^ty-ping, p. prs. 

E-lec-trum (e-lek'trum), n. Am 
ber : an alloy of gold and silver. 

E-lect-tt-a-ry (e-lekt'u v a-re), n. A 
soft, compound medicine. 

*E-lect'u x a-ries, n. pi. 

^El-ee-mos-y-xa-ry ( 'el-e-moz'e- 
x na-re), a. Living upon alms : 
— n. f one living on charity. 

*El-e-gance (eWganse), n. Re- 
finement; beauty, grace. 

2 E1'e'gant, a. Pleasing; having 
elegance ; graceful. [163-12.] 
[25-11.] 

El-e-gant-ly (ere x gant-le), ad. 
"With elegance: gracefully, richly. 

*El-e-gi-ac (el-e'je v a,k or N el-e-jl'- 
■4k), a. Pertaining to elegy ; 
mournful, plaintive. 

El-e-gi-a-cal ( x el-e-jl'ak x al), a. 
Elegiac. 

El-e-gi-ast (el-e'je^ast). 

El-e-gi-ast (' " 

*El-e-gist (e\ 
A writer of elegies, 

El-e-gy (eTe'je), n. A mournful 
song; a dirge.f 

*Ei/e'gies, n. pi. 

2 El'e'ment, n. The first or con- 
stituent principle of any thing ; 
proper sphere ; an ingredient. 

Ei/e Vents, n. pi. The rudiments 
of an art or science ; earth, air, 
fire, and water. [23-43.] 

V2 El-e-mext / al, a. Pertaining to 
elements; arising from first prin- 
ciples. 

EL-E-MENT-A-RY( v el-£-ment'a-re), 
a. Relating to elements; un-J 
compounded, primary. 

El-e-phant (el'e^fant), n. The| 
largest of quadrupeds. ' 

15* 



(el-e'je^ast), ) 
Oel-e-ji'ast), [ 
^l'ejist), J 



-El-e-phan-tine fel-e-fan'tin), a. 
Pertaining to the elephant. 

2 Ei/eVate, v. t. To raise up ; to 
exalt ; to dignify ; to cheer. 

El'eVa-ting, p. prs. 

El-e-va-tion ( x el-e-va'shun), n. 
The act of raising aloft ; exalta- 
tion; altitude. [79-38.] [289-8.] 

*El-e-va-tor (eTeVa-tur), ». A 
raiser or lifter up. [and one, 11. 

E-lev-en (e-leVvn), a. or n. Ten 

*E-lev-enth (e-leVvn£&), a. The 
ordinal of eleven ; noting the 
number eleven. 

2 Elf, n. A wandering spirit; a fairy. 

*Elves, n. pi. 

2 ELF'iN, } t, .,. . " 

2 E 'i ' > a. Resembling elves. 

Elf-Lock (elf'lok), n. Knots of 

hair supposed to be twisted by 

elves. 
E-li-cit (e-lis'sit), v. t. To strike 

out; to draw forth; to deduce. 
*E-li-ci-ta-tion (e^lis-se-ta'shun), 

n. Act of eliciting. 
*El-i-gi-bil-i-ty fel-e-je-bil'le- 

y te), n. Worthiness to be chosen, 

fitness for office. 
*El-i-gi-ble (eTeje-bl), a. Fit to 

be chosen ; desirable, proper. 
*El-i-gi-bly (eTe-je v ble), ad. 

Suitably. [expel. 

E-lim-i-xate (e-llm'e^nate), v. t. To 
E-lim'i v na-ting, p. prs. 
*E-lim-i-na-tion (ellm-e-na'- 

shun), n. Expulsion, rejection. 
*E-lis-ion (e-llzh'un), n. The act 

of cutting off a vowel at the end 

of a word ; as, th'. 
*E-lite (a-lete'), n. The chosen 

or best part. 
*E-lix-ir (e-lik'sur), n. A medi- 
cine; a compound tincture; a 

cordial. 
j Elk, n. A large animal of the 

stag kind. 
2 Ell, n. A measure containing a 

yard and a quarter. 
j El-l!pse', n. An oval figure; an 

ellipsis. 

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ELU EMA 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me, met — pine, pin — n&, m5ve, 



EMB 



* 2 El-lip's!s, n. A figure of rhet 
oric by which something is left 
out ; an omission ,• in Geometry, 
an oval figure. See cone. 

*El-lip'ses, n. pi. 

*El-lip-tic (Sl-Iip'tlk), 1 

El-lip-ti-cal (el-llp'te'kal), J a ' 
Having the form of an ellipsis ; 
oval. 

2 Elm, n. The name of a tree. 

*El-o-ctj-tion (^1-6-ku/shun), n. 
Utterance, art of speaking ; man- 
ner of delivery. 

*El-o-cu-tion-ist (^l-o-ku'shun- 
^ist), ra. A teacher of elocution. 

ElVgy. See eulogy. 

E-lon-gate (e-16ng'gate), v. t. To 
lengthen; to draw out: — v. i.,to 
recede. 

E-lon' gating, p. prs. 

EL-ON-GA-TioN( r el-6ng-ga'shun),w 
The act of lengthening; dis- 
tance; departure. 

E-lope (e-16pe'), v. i. To go 
away without permission. 

E-lo'ping, p. prs. 

E-lope-ment (e-ldpe'mSnt), n. A 
clandestine departure. 

*El-o-quence (e'Wkwense), n 
The power of speaking with flu 
ency and elegance ; oratory. [67.] 

El-o-quent (eWkwent), a. Hav- 
ing the power of oratory ; speak- 
ing with eloquence. [95-21.] 

El-o-quent-ly (el'6 y kwent-le), ad. 
In an eloquent manner. [134.] 

s Else, pro. Other, one besides : — 
ad., otherwise ; besides ; except, 
(cor. c. — than.) (ap.p. — besides.) 

*Else-where (£lse'hware), ad. 
In another place. 

E-lu-ci-date (^-lu'seMate), v. t. 
To remove obscurity ; to explain. 

*E-LU'CI V DA-TING, p. pr8. 

E-lu-ci-da-tion (e^lu-se-da'shun), 
n. Illustration, explanation. 

*E-lu-ci-da-tive (e-lu'seMa-tiv), 
a. Explanatory. 

*E-lu-ci-da-tor (e-lu'seMa-tur),w. 
An explainer ; an expositor. | 
174 



E-lude (e-lude'), v. t. To escape 
by stratagem ; to evade ; to 
avoid. [26-31.] [236-11.] 

E-ltt'ding, p. prs. 

*E-lu-di-ble (e-lu'de^bl), a. Ca- 
pable of being eluded. 

E-LU-siON (e-lu'zhun), n. An es 
cape from inquiry by evasion; 
an artifice. 

E-lu-sive (e-hVslv), a. Using 
arts to escape; deceptive. 

*E-lu-sor-y (e-hYsurVe), a. Tend- 
ing to elude. 

*Elves (eTvz), n. pi. of ELF. 

*E-lys-i-an (e-lizh'e'an), a. Ex- 
ceedingly delightful, blissful. 

*E-lys-i-um (e-llzh'e^um), n. The 
place assigned by the heathens 
to happy souls. 

2 Em, n. The name of the letter M, 
under which see. 

E-ma-ci-ate (e-ma'she^ate), v. t. 
To waste : — v. i., to grow lean ; 
to lose flesh. [255-14.] 

E-ma'ci n A-tjng, p. prs. 

*E-ma-ci-a-tion (^ma-she-a'- 
shun), n. The act of making 
lean; leanness. 

* 2 Em'a*nant, a. Issuing from. 

* 2 Em'a x nate, v. t. To issue or flow 
from ; to arise. 

Em'aVa-ting, p. prs. 

*Em-a-na-tion ( x em-a-na'shun), n. 
The act of issuing from; that 
which issues; a product: an 
effluvium. [143-29.] [216-7.] 

Em-an-a-tive (£m r an v a-tiv), a. 
Issuing from ; flowing from. 

E-man-ci-pate (e-man'se N pate), v. t. 
To set free from servitude or 
slavery; to liberate; to free. 
[20-3.] 

^E-man'ciVa-ting, p. prs. 
E-man-ci-pa-tion (e v man-se-pa'- 
shun), n. The act of setting free; 
deliverance from slavery; free- 
dom, manumission. [362-13.] 
*E-man-ci-pa-tor (e x man-s6-pa'- 
tur), n. One who emancipates ; 
a liberator. 



Em-balm (em-bam' or gm-bam'), 
v. t. To impregnate a body with 
aromatics, so that it may resist 
putrefaction. [93.] 

*Em-balm-er (etn-bam'ur or e'm- 
bam'ur), n. One who embalms. 

EM-BANK-MENT(§m-bangk'ment),n. 
The act of enclosing with a 
bank ; a mound of earth. 

2 Em-bar'g6, n. A prohibition of 
vessels to leave port; a stop put 
to trade : — v. t., to prohibit ves- 
sels from entering or leaving port. 

*Em-bar'goes, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

2 Em-bark', v. t. To put on ship- 
board; to engage another in an 
affair : — v. i., to go on ship- 
board ; to engage in an affair. 
(ap.p. — in, for.) 

*Em-bar-ka-tion fem-bar-ka'- 
shun), n. The act of going on 
shipboard. 

^ 2 Em-bar'rass, v. t. [prs. t. 3, 
embarrasses.] To perplex ; to 
entangle; to puzzle. f 

'Em-bar'rass^ment, n. Perplexity, 
entanglement; trouble. [18-32.] 
[303-14.] 

*Em-bas-sy (em'bas^se), n. A pub- 
lic message to a foreign nation ; 
the person by whom it is sent. 

*Em'b assies, n. pi. 

Em-bat-tle (ein-bat'tl), v. t. To 
range in order of battle. 

Em-bat'tling, p. p?'8. 

*Em-bay (e'm-ba'), v. t. To enclose 

in a bay. 
2 Em-bed', v. t. To lay as in a bed. 

Em-bel'lish, v. t. [prs. t. 3, em- 
bellishes.] To adorn ; to 
beautify, (ap. p. — with.) 

' 5j2 Em-bel'l!sh v ment, n. Decora- 
tion; ornament. [96-8.] 

Em-ber-Day (eWburMa), n. A 

day of fasting and prayer. 
Em-bers (em'burz), n. pi. Hot 

cinders ; ashes with fire. 
Em-ber-Week (eWburVeek), n. 
A week in which an ember-day 
occurs. 



EMB 



EME 
n3r, n&t— tube, tub, bull— Ml— pSund- 



-thin, this. 



EMI 



Em-bez-zle (3m-beVzl), v. t. To 
steal by breach of trust ; to waste. 

*Em-bez'zling, p. prs. 

*Em-bez-zle-ment (Sm-beVzl- 
^m^nt), n. Illegal appropriation 
of the property of another. 

#Em-bez-zler (Sm-beVzlur), n. 
One who embezzles. 

Em-bit-ter. See imbitter. 

^m-blaze', v. t. To adorn with 
glittering embellishments. 

#Em-bla'zing, p. prs. 

*Em-bla-zon (£m-bla , zn), v. t. To 
adorn with figures of heraldry ; 
to deck glaringly. 

Em-bla-zon-er (Sm-bla'znNir), n. 
One who emblazons. 

*Em-bla-zon-ry (£m-bla'zn y r&), n. 
Devices upon shields. 

s Em'blem, n. A picture represent- 
ing a truth ; a symbol ; a type. 
[27-30.] 

Em-ble-mat-ic (^m-bld-matlk), 

*Em-ble-mat-i-cal ( y em-ble-mat'- 
e x kal), a. Pertaining to an em- 
blem ; allusive. 

Em-ble-mat-i-cal-ly ( v §m-ble- 
mat'e y kal-le), ad. By means of 
emblems; allusively. 

EM-BLE-MENTs(e : m'ble N me ! nts),w v pZ. 
The products of land sown. 

Em-blem-ize (£m'bl£rnlze), v. t. 
To represent by emblems. 

Em'blemVzing, p. prs. 

*Em-bod-i-ment (em-b6d'e v me , nt), 
n. The state of being embodied. 
[108-31.] 

Em-bod-y (6m-b&d'e), v. t. [prs. t. 
3, embodies.] To form into a 
body. [349-17.] 

*Em-bod'ied, p. prf. 

Em-bold-en (em-bol'dn), v. t. To 
make bold. 

*Em-bo-som (em-b6'zm), v. t. To 
cherish. 

3 Em-b6ss', v. t. [prs. t. 3, emboss- 
es.] To form with raised work; 
to engrave with relief or rising 
work. [work. 

**Em-b6ss'ment, n. Relief, raised 



D, } P-Vf- 



Em-bow-el (em-bdu'el), v. U To 
deprive of entrails. 

Em-bow'ei/ing, ) 

*Em-bow'ei/ling, j * 

Em-bow'el-ed, 

*Em-bow'ell-ed 

Em-bow-er. See imbower. 

Em-brace (Sm-brase'), v. t. To 
hold fondly in the arms ; to wel- 
come ; to include ; to comprise ; 
to comprehend : — v. i., to join in 
an embrace : — n., a clasp. 

*Em-bra'cing, p. prs. 

Em-brace-ment (em-brase'me ! nt), 
n. Clasp, embrace. 

Em-bra-cer (em-bra/ sur), n. One 
who embraces ; one who attempts 
to corrrupt a jury. 

Em-bra-cer-y (em-bra/surYe), n 
Attempt to corrupt a jury. 

*Em-bra-sure (em-bra'zhur or 
y era-bra-zhure'), n. An aperture 
in a wall for cannon. 

Em-bro-cate (dm'ta^kate), v. t. 
To rub a diseased part with 
medicinal liquors. 

Em'bro n ca-ting, p. prs. 

Em-bro-ca-tion ( x 3m-br6-ka'- 
shun), n. The lotion with which 
a diseased part is washed; the 
act of embrocating. 

*Em-broi-der (eua-br6e'dur), v. t. 
To decorate with figured work. 
[25-16.] [170-15.] 

EM-BROi-DER-ER(em-brc , e'dur^ur)/i. 
One who adorns with needle-work. 

Em-broi-der-y (£m-br6e'dur v re), 
n. Variegated needle-work. 

*Em-broi'der x ies, n. pi. 

a EM-BRdii/, v. t. To disturb; to 
distract ; to confuse. 

2 Em-br6il/ment, n. A state of 
contention. 

*Em-bry-o (em'breV)), n. The un- 
developed state of an animal or 
plant; a thing unfinished: — a., un- 
finished, undeveloped. [364-27.] 

Em'bry\)s, n. pi. 

E-mend-a-ble (e-me'nd'a-bl), a. 
Capable of amendment. 



*Em-en-da-tion ( v em-en-da'shun), 
n. Correction ; improvement. 

-•^Em'e^rald, n. A precious stone 
of a green color. 

E-merge (e-merje'), v. i. To rise 
out of water : to come forth ; to 
issue. [79-4.] (ap. p. — from.) 

*E-mer'ging, p. prs. 

E-mer-gence (e-iner'jense), } 

*-E-MER-GEN-CY(e-mer r jen x se), j n ' 
The act of emerging ; sudden 
occasion ; pressing necessity. 
[38-13.] 

E-mer'gen^ces, ) , 

-^E-mer'gen^cies, j n ' P * 

E-mer-gent (e-meVjInt), a. Ris- 
ing into view or notice ; sudden, 
casual, urgent. 

'E-iIr'It^d, a. Allowed to have 
done sufficient public service. 

*E-mer-i-tus (e-mer'e x ttis), a. 
Honorably discharged from a 
public service. 

*E-mer-sion (e-meVshun), n. The 
act of emerging or rising out. 

*Em-er-y (em'erVe), n. A hard 
mineral substance. 

*E-met-ic (e-met'ik), a. Having 
the quality of provoking vomits : 
— n., a medicine that excites 
vomiting. 

Em-i-ca-tion fem-e-ka'shun), n. 
The act of flying off in sparks. 

Em-i-grant (emigrant), n. One 
who emigrates. 

Em-i-grate (^m'e r grate), v. i. To 
leave one's native country to 
reside in another. 

*Em'i n gra-tlng, p. prs. 

Em-i-gra-tion (^m-e-gra'shun), n. 
Change of habitation; removal 
from one country to another. 

*Em-i-nence (^m'e v n^nse), n. Lof- 
tiness, height; exaltation, celeb- 
rity ; a title. [122-4.] [376-2.] 

Em-i-nent (eminent), a. High, 
exalted ; conspicuous ; distin- 
guished. 

Em-i-nent-ly (em'eWnt-le), ad. 
Conspicuously ; highly. [354-17.] 
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EMP 



EMP 
Fate, far, fall, fat— me, niet— pine, pin— n&. m6ve, 



EMU 



Em-is-sa-ry (em'is x sa-r&), n. A 
secret agent ; a spy : — a., look- 
ing about ; prying. 

#Em'is x sa-ries, n. pi. 

*E-mis-sion (e-mish'un), n. The 
act of sending out. 

1 E-m1t / , v. t. To send forth ; to let 
fly; to issue. [125-14.] 

E-mit'ting, p. prs. 

-E-mit'ted, p. prf. 

* Em-met (eWmit), n. An ant. 

*Em-ol-les-cence (^in-61-lSs'- 
se'ns), n. The first softening of 
a melting body. [To soften. 

*E-mol-li-ate (6-m6We , ate), v. t, 

E-mol'li v a-ting, p. prs. 

*E-moll-ient (&-m&l'ye , nt), a 
Softening ; relaxing : — n., a 
warm, softening application. 

Em-ol-li-tion (^m-61-lish'un), n. 
The act of softening or relaxing. 

* , E-m6l^\ment, n. Advantage; 
gain, profit from an office. 

E-mo-tion (e-m6 / shun),n. Disturb- 
ance of mind; feeling; agita- 
tion; passion. [72-37.] [242.] 

-E-MO-TiON-AL(e-m6'shun v al), ) 

E-mo-tive (e-m6'tiv), J a ' 

Pertaining to emotion. 

3 Em-pale', v. t. To fence with a 
pale ; to enclose ; to put to death 
by thrusting a stake through 
the body. 

#Em-pa'ling, p. prs. 

^m-pale'ment, n. Act of empaling. 

2 Em-pan'el, n. A list of men quali- 
fied to serve as jurors : — v. t., to 
forma jury. [102-8.] See panel. 

Rt-pan'elW, ) 

*Em-pan'elxing, j * r 

Em-pan'el-ed, ) , 

*EM-PAN'ELL-ED, ^Jr'J/J* 

EM-PAS-siON(^m-pash / un), v. t. To 

move with passion ; to impassion. 
*Em-per-or (em'peVur), n. The 

ruler of an empire. 
*Em-pha-sis (SmWsls), n. A 

stress of voice laid upon a word 

or sentence. 
Em'pha v ses, n. pi. 
176 



*Em-pha-size (§m'fa x slze), v. t. 
To place emphasis on. 

Em'pha x si-zing, p. prs. 

Em-phat-ic (^m-fat'lk), ) 

Em-phat-i-cal (gm-fat'e'kal), j °" 
Uttered with emphasis; strong. 

*Em-phat-i-cal-ly (em-fat'e x kal- 
le)ad.Strongly,forcibly.[106-25.] 

2 Em'pire, n. Imperial power ; an 
extensive region or a union of 
several states (governed by an 
emperor) ; sway, dominion. 
[76-29.] [259-6.] 

*Em-pi-ric (eWpe'rik or e'm-plr'- 
ik), n. A quack; an ignorant 
physician. 

Em-pir-ic (k-pirlk), ) 

Em-pir-i-cal (Sm-pir'e'kal), j °" 
Versed in experiments ; applied 
without science ; quackish. 

Em-pir-i-cal-ly (e , m-plr'e > kal-le), 
ad. By experience only. 

*Em-pir-i-cism (em-plr'e N slzm), n. 
Dependence on experience with- 
out science; quackery. 

*Em-plas-tic (e'm-plas'tlk), a. 
Adhesive, glutinous. 

Em-ploy (^m-pl6e'), v. t. To busy ; 
to keep at work; to use; to en- 
gage in one's service (ap. p. — in, 
on, upon, about) : — n. y business, 
occupation; office. 

*Em-ploy-a-ble (em-plo^Tbl), or. 
Capable of being employed ; 
proper for use. 

Em-ploy-e ( v ang-pl6e-a')> ) 

*Em-ploy-ee (^m-p^-e^'), J n ' 
One who is employed. 

^Em-ploy-es', ) { 

-:• EM-PLOY-EES% j r 

Em-ploy-er (em-plde'ur), n. One 
who employs or causes to be 
used. 

Em-ploy-ment (em-plSe'me'nt), n. 
Occupation, business, office. 

*Em-po-ri-um (em-p6're v um), n. A 
place of merchandise; a com- 
mercial city. 

Em-po'ri'a, ) , 

Em-po'ri^ums, J n ' p( " 



2 Em-p6v'er x 1sh, v. t. [prs. t. 3, 
empoverishes.] To make poor ; 
to exhaust. 

3 Em-p6v'er v ish-ment, n. Dimi- 
nution, waste. 

*Em-pow-er (^m-p6d'ur), v. t. To 
invest with power ; to enable ; 
to authorize. 

* 2 Em'press, n. The wife of an 
emperor ; a female who governs 
an empire. 

Em'press^es, n. pi. 

*Em-prise (e'rn-prlze'), n. An 
attempt of danger ; an enterprise. 

*Emp-ti-ness (em' tone's), n. The 
state of being empty; want of 
intellect ; a void space. 

Emp-ty (eWte), a. Void, not full ; 
containing nothing ; unsatisfac- 
tory: — v. t. [prs. t. 3, empties], 
to evacuate ; to exhaust : — v. i. } 
to become empty. 

*Emp'ti-ed, p. prf. 

*Em-pyr-e-al (em-pir'e^al), a. Re- 
fined beyond aerial; heavenly. 

*Em-py-re-an ( v £m-pe-re'an or 
em-plr^an), n. The highest 
heaven : — a. f empyreal. 

2 Em'£ x late, v. t. To rival ; to vie 
with ; to strive to equal. [98-33. J 
[285-18.] 

EmVla-ting, p. prs. 

Em-u-la-tion ( r Sm-u-la'shun), n. 
Rivalry, competition, contest. 

Em-u-la-tive (eWu^la-tiv), a. In- 
clined to emulation. [rival. 

*Em-u-la-tor (Sm'uHa-tur), n. A 

*E-mul-gent (^-mdl'j^nt), a. Milk- 
ing or draining out. 

Em-u-lous (eWuHus), a. Desirous 
of excelling, (ap.p. — of.) 

Em-u-lous-ly (^m'Mds-le), ad. . 
With desire to excel. 

E-mul-sion (e-muFshun), n. A 
form of lubricating medicine. 

En-a-ble (Sn-a'Dl), v. t. To make 
able; to empower. 

En-a'bling, p. prs. 

En-act (e'n-akf), v. t. To pass a 
law; to perform. [250.] 



IMJ&i 



ENC 



ENC 
nor, not— tube, tub, bull— 6il- 



-pSund — fMn, THis. 



END 



prs. 



- ) (en-am'el v lur),n. 
* ) 



En-act-ment (en-akt'ment), n, A 

law enacted; a statute. 
*En-act-or (en-akt'dr), n. One 

who passes a law, 
EN-AL-LA-GE(en-al'la N je),n. The use 

of one part of speech for another. 
En-am-el (en-am'el), v. t. To 

inlay ; to variegate with colors : 

— n. } a thing enamelled ; a sub- 
stance inlaid ; the cortex, or the 

hard covering of the teeth. 
En-am'el n ing, ) 
*En-am'el n ling, j *' 
En-am'el-ed, 
^En-am'ell-ed^ 
En-am-el-er 
*En-am-el-ler 

One who enamels. 
*En-am-or (en-am'ur), v. t. To 

inflame with love. (ap. p. — of, 

with.) [363-26.] 
En-cage (en-kaje'), v. t. To shut 

up ; to confine in a cage. 
*En-ca'ging, p. prs. 
En-camp (eu-kamp'), v. ». To 

pitch tents; to halt: — v. t., to 

form into a camp. 
En-camp-ment (en-kamp'ment), 

n. The act of encamping; a 

camp; tents pitched in order. 

[368-4.] 
En-case. See incase. 
*En-caus-tic (en-kaws'tik), a. 

Burnt in; infixed by intense heat : 

— n., a kind of enamelling. 
*En-ceph-al-ic (en-sei'arik), a. 

Relating to the head, or within it. 
En-chafe (en-tshafe'), v. t. To 
% chafe ; to irritate. 
En-cha'fing, p. prs. 
En-chain (en-tshane'), v. t. To 

fasten with a chain ; to bind. 
En-chant (en-tshant'), v. t. To 

delight in a high degree ; to 

fascinate; to charm. [142-6.] 

[343-12.] 
*En-chant-er (en-tshant'ur), n. 

A magician, a sorcerer. 
En-chant-ing-ly (^n-tshant'lng- 

v le), ad. With enchantment. 
M 



En-chant-ment (en-tshant'ment), 
n. Magical charms; irresistible 
influence; delight. [349-13.] 
[79-16.] 

*En-chant-ress (Sn-tshant're's), 
n. A sorceress; a woman who 
charms by beauty or excellence. 

En-chant'ress^es, n. pi. 

En-chase (en-tshase')> v. t. To 
engrave with figures ; to adorn ; 
to infix ; to emboss. 

En-cha'sing, p. prs. 

*En-cho-ri-al (5n-k6're > al), a. 
Popular, common ; native. 

En-cir-cle (en-ser r kl), v. t. To 
surround with, or to enclose in, 
a circle ; to embrace. 

*En-cir'cling, p. prs. 

En-clit-i-cal (e'n-klit'e^kal), a. 
Relating to enclitics. 

*En-clit-ic (en-klit'lk), n. A 
particle which throws back the 
accent upon the foregoing syl- 
lable ; as, que in virumque. 

En-close (en-kl6ze'), v. t. To en- 
circle, surround ; to include. 

En-clo'sing, p. prs. 

En-clo-sure (en-kl6'zhur), n. The 
act of enclosing; the thing which 
encloses, or which is enclosed. 

*En-co-mi-ast (en-k6'nie x ast), n. 
A panegyrist, a praiser. 

Em-co-mi-as-tic (eVkd-me-as'tik), 
a. Bestowing praise. 

'^En-co-mi-um (en-k6'me x um), n. 
Panegyric,praise,eulogy.[154-10] 

En-co'mi% J n h 

En-co'mi ums, j r 

En-com-pass (In-kum'pus), v. t. 
[prs. t. 3, encompasses.] To 
surround, to enclose, to encircle. 

En-com-pass-ment (In-kum'pus- 
x ment), n. A surrounding. 

*En-core (6ng-k6re'), ad. Again, 
once more. 

En-coun-ter (en-k6un'tiir), n. A 
duel, single fight, battle : — v. t., 
to meet in a hostile manner; to 
attack ; to oppose : — v. i. f to 
fight ; to meet. (ap. p. — with.) 



En-cour-age (en-kur'rije), v. t. To 
inspire with courage ; to incite ; 
to animate ; to embolden. [54-12.] 

*En-cour'a n ging, p. prs. 

*En-cour-age-ment (en-kur'rij- 
^ment), n. Act of giving courage ; 
countenance, support, (ap. p. 
—to.) [134.] 

En-cour-a-ger (en-kur'rlfur), n. 
One who encourages. 

En-croach (en-krdtsh'), v. i. [prs. 
t. 3, encroaches.] To invade 
the right of another; to advance 
by stealth ; to intrude, (ap. p.— 
on, upon.) [111-37.] 

*En-croach-er (en-kr6tsh'ur), n. 
One who encroaches. 

EN-CR0ACH-MKNT(en-kr6tsh r m§nt), 
n. An unlawful intrusion. 

En-cum-ber (en-kum'bur), v. t. 
To impede action by a burden ; 
to clog ; to load. [242-5.] 

*EN-cuM-BRANCE(en-kum'branse), 
n. A clog, load; burden upon 
an estate. 

*En-cyc-li-cal (en-sik'le x kal), a. 
Circular ; sent to many. 

En-cy-clo-p^-di-a I (eVsi-kl6- 

*En-cy-clo-pe-di-a J peMe'a), n. 
The circle of sciences ; a diction- 
ary of arts, sciences, and learn- 
ing ; a cyclopedia. 

*En-cy-clo-pe-di-an ( y en-sl-kl&- 
pe'de'an), a. Embracing the 
whole circle of learning. 

En-cy-clo-pe-dist (^en-si-kld-pe'- 
dlst), n. One who compiles an 
encyclopedia. 

*En-cyst-ed (en-sist'ed), a. En- 
closed in a cyst. 

'End, n. Termination, conclu- 
sion; death; abolition; inten- 
tion, design : — v. t., to terminate, 
to finish; to destroy: — v. u, to 
come to an end ; to cease ; to die. 

En-dam-age (en-dam'ije), v. t. To 
prejudice; to harm. 

*En-dam'a x ging, p. prs. 

En-dan-ger (en-dane'jur), v. t. 
To expose to peril or loss. 
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ENG 



En-dear (£n-deer')> v. t. To make 
beloved, (ap.p. — to.) [94-27.] 

*En-dear-ment (en-deer'me : nt), w. 
Cause of love, affection, fondness. 

#En-deav-or (en-deViir), n. La- 
bor directed to some end ; exer- 
tion, effort: — v. i., to labor to a 
certain purpose (ap. p. — after) : 
— v. t., to attempt ; to try. 

En-dec'a n gon. See undecagon. 

*En-de-mi-al (en-de'me N al), *) 

En-dem-ic (en-dem'ik), > a. 

En-dem-i-cal (^n-dem'^kal), J 
Peculiar to a country or place, 
as diseases. 

En-dict. See indict. 

En-dite. See indite. 

End-less (end'les), a. Without 
end; perpetual, incessant. 

End-less-ly (end'lesHe), ad. In- 
cessantly, without end. 

*End-less-ness (e'nd'leVne's), n. 
Perpetuity, endless duration. • 

2 En-dorse', v. t. To write on the 
back; to superscribe. 

En-dors'ing, p. pr8. 

2 En-d6rse'ment, n. Superscrip- 
tion, writing on the back. 

En-dors-er (en-dors'ur), n. One 
who writes his name on the back 
of a note of exchange. 

*En-dow (en-ddu'), v. t. To en- 
rich with portion or gifts ; to in- 
vest (ap. p.— with.) [159-12.] 
[280-25.] 

En-dow-ment (en-dSii'inent), n. 
The act of endowing; wealth be- 
stowed; natural gift. [306-19.] 

En-due (en-du')> v. t. To supply ; 
to endow, (ap. p. — with.) 

*En-du'ing, p. prs. 

En-dur-a-ble (en-dur'a^bl), a. 
Capable of being endured. 

#En-dur-ance (en-dur'anse), n. 
Continuance, duration ; fortitude. 

s En-dure', v. t. To bear; to sus- 
tain : — v. i., to last, to remain, 
to continue. [150-18.] 

En-dur'ing, p. prs. 

End-wise (end'wlze), ad. On end. 
178 



En-e-my (en'e r me), n. A public 
foe ; an opponent, an antagonist, 
an adversary. 

*En'e x mies, n. pi. 

En-er-get-ic ( x en-§r-j^tlk), a. 
Forcible,active, vigorous. [66-12.] 

*En-er-get-ic-al-ly ^en-e'r-jSt' 
ik x al-le), ad. In a vigorous 
manner. 

En-er-gize (eVeYjlze), v. i. To 
act with energy : — v. t., to em- 
ploy with energy. 

*En'er v gi-zing, p. prs, 

En-er-gy (eVeVje), n. Power, 
force, vigor. [7 2-40.] f 

*En'e regies, n. pi. 

^-ner'vAte, v. t. To weaken, 
deprive of force; to render feeble, 

*E-ner'va n ting, p. prs. 

*E-ner-vate (e-neYvit), a. Weak- 
ened, enfeebled. 

En-er-va-tion ( v en-er-va'shun), n. 
The act of weakening; weakness. 

En-fee-ble (en-fee'bl), v. t. To 
weaken; to enervate. 

En-fee'bling, p. prs. 

*En-feoff (en-fef), v. t. To invest 
with possessions in fee. 

*En-feoff-ment (e'n-feTine'nt), n. 
The act of enfeoffing ; a deed. 

*En-fi-lade (^n-fe-lade'), n, A 
straight passage or line: — v. t. y 
to pierce in a right line. 

v En-fi-la'ding, p. prs. 

En-force (en-f6rse')> v. t. To 
strengthen; to compel; to urge. 

En-for'cing, p. prs. 

*EN-FORCE-MENT(en-f&rse'ment),n. 
Act of enforcing; compulsion. 
[158-5.] 

En-for-cer (en-f6r'sur), n. One 
who enforces. 

En-fran-chise (en-fran'tshiz), v. t. 
To admit to the privileges of a 
freeman ; to set free. [120-11.] 

En-fran'chis n ing, p. prs. 

*En-fran-chise-ment (en-fran'- 
tshiz x m^nt), n. The act of mak- 
ing free ; releasing from slavery 
or imprisonment. 



En-gage (en-gaje'), v. t. To bind 
by contract; to enlist; to win 
by pleasing means ; to attach ; 
to gain; to employ; to induce 
[112-33] [236-25]:— v. i. t to 
conflict; to fight; to enlist in 
any party; to embark in any 
business. (ap. p. — in a work, 
with an antagonist, for a time.) 

*En-ga'ging, p. prs. 

En-gage-ment (en-gaje'ment), n. 
The act of engaging; obligation 
by contract ; employment ; fight, 
battle. [291-8.] 

En-gen-der (en-jeVdur), v. t. To 
beget; to produce; to form; to 
excite: — v.ii., to be produced. 

*En-gine (en'jln), n. An instru- 
ment in which many mechanical 
powers are combined; a machine ; 
an agent. 

*En-gi-neer (^en-je-neer'), n. One 
who directs an engine,or enginery. 
7/gHt* A civil engineer super- 
intends the construction of the 
artificial aids to trade and 
passage; such as railroads, 
canals, docks, bridges, &c. 

En-gin-eer-ing (^n-jin-eer'ing), n. 
The art of managing engines ; 
construction of roads, &c. 

-En-gine-ry (en'jinVe), n. A com- 
bination of engines ; artillery. 

En-gird (en-gerd'), v. t. [engirt 

Or ENGIRDED — ENGIRT Or EN- 
GIRDED.] To encompass; to en- 
circle; to surround. 

*Eng-lish (ing'gllsh), a. Belong- 
ing to England : — n., the lan- 
guage or letters of England. 
En-glut', v. t. To swallow ; to glut. 

En-glut'ting, p. prs. 

*En-glut'ted, p. prf. 

En-gorge (en-g6rje'), v. t. To de- 
vour ; to swallow greedily. 

*En-gor'ging, p. prs. 

En-graft. See ingraft. 

En-grain. See ingrain. 

En-grap-ple (en-grap'pl), v. i. To 
close with ; to grapple ; to seize. 



Uik 



ENJ 



ENO 
nSr, n6t— tube, tub, bull— 611— p5und— *Mn, this. 



ENS 



*En-grap'pling, p. prs. 
a EN-GRASp', v. t. To grasp. 
^En-grave', v. t. [engraved — 

ENGRAVED Or ENGRAVEN.] To 

picture by incisions in any mat- 
ter; to impress deeply; to 

imprint. 
En-gra'ving, p. prs. 
En-gra-ver (In-gra'vur), n. One 

who engraves. 
En-gross (en-gr6se'), v. t. [prs. t. 

3, engrosses.] To monopolize ; 

to absorb ; to forestall; to copy 

in a large hand : — see regrate. 
En-gross'ing, p. prs. [335.] 

*En-gross-er (Sn-gr&se'ur), n. 

One who engrosses. 
**En-gross-ment (en-gr&se'mSnt), 

n. The act of engrossing; ex- 
orbitant acquisition. 
3 En-gulf', v. t. To swallow up 

in a gulf. 
En-hance (en-hanse'), v. t. To 

raise; to advance in price; to 

increase. [146-30.] 
En-han'cing, p. prs. 
*EN-HANCE-MENT(en-hanse'm5nt), 

n. Increase. 
E-nig-ma (e-nlg'ma), n. A riddle ; 

an obscure question. 
*En-ig-mat-i-cal (^n-ig-mat'e- 

x kal), a. Containing an enigma; 

obscure ; ambiguously expressed. 
En-ig-mat-i-cal-ly ( x In-lg-mat'e- 

v kal-le), ad. In an obscure 

manner. 
E-nig-ma-tist (e-nlg'maHlst), n. 

One who deals in enigmas. 
2 En- j6!n', v. t. To direct ; to urge. 

(ap. p. — on, upon.) [187-3.] 
2 En-j6!n'ment, n. Direction, com- 
mand. 
En- joy (en-jde'), v. t. To feel with 

pleasure; to delight in; to please. 

[364-3.] 
*En-joy-a-ble (en-jSe'a^bl), a. 

Capable of being enjoyed. 
En-joy-ment (en-j6e'ment), n. 

Happiness, agreeable sensation ; 

pleasure. 



En-kin-dle (en-kin'dl), v. t. To 
set on fire ; to inflame. 

En-kin'dling, p. prs. 

En-large (en-larje'), v. t. To make 
greater ; to amplify ; to increase ; 
to extend : — v. i., to expatiate ; 
to speak in many words. 

*En-lar'ging, p. prs. 

*En-large-ment (en-larje'ment), 
n. Increase ; augmentation ; ex- 
pansion; release from confine- 
ment. 

*En-light-en (Sn-ll'tn), v. t. To 
illuminate; to instruct. [96-24.] 
[258-4.] 

*En-light-en-er (en-ll'tn r ur), n. 
One who or that which enlightens. 

En-link (en-l!ngk'), v. t. To chain 
to ; to bind. 

3 En-l!st', v. t. To enter into mili- 
tary service ; to enroll ; to unite 
firmly to a cause. 

a EN-LisT r MENT, n. The act of en- 
listing or enrolling. 

En-li-ven (en-li'vn), v. t. To 
make alive, sprightly, or active ; 
to animate. 

*En-mi-ty (en'me x t&), n. State of 
opposition ; hatred ; hostility ; 
unfriendly disposition. 

En'mi x ties, n. pi. 

*En-ne-a-gon (eVne-a x g6n or Sn- 
ne'a N g6n), n. A plane figure 
having nine sides ; a nonagon. 

En-no-ble (en-n6'bl), v. U To 
dignify ; to make noble. 

*En-no'bling, p. prs. 

*En-no-ble-ment (en-n6'brme'nt), 
n. Exaltation, elevation. 

*En-o-da-tion f en-6-da'shun), n. 
The act of untying a knot; solu- 
tion of a difficulty. 

E-nor-mi-ty (e-n6r'meHe), n. De- 
viation from rule; an atrocious 
crime; great depravity. [260.] 

*E-nor'mi v ties, n. pi. 

E-nor-mous (e-noVmus), a. Irreg- 
ular ; out of rule ; very great or 
wicked; excessive. [264-21.] 
[56-9.] 



E-nor-mous-ly (e-n6Ymus v le), ad. 
Beyond measure. 

*E-nor-mous-ness (e-n6r'mus- 
N nes), n. Immeasurable wicked- 
ness or excess ; atrociousness. 

*E-nough (e-nuf), a. Being in a 
sufficient measure ; satisfying : 
— n., sufficiency, plenty : — ad., 
in a sufficient degree. 

En-quire. See inquire. 

En-rage (en-raje'), v. t. To irri- 
tate ; to provoke to madness. 

En-ra'ging, p. prs. 

En-rank (en-rangk'), v. t. To 
place in ranks or order. 

En-rap-ture (e'n-rap'tshur), v. t. 
To transport with pleasure; to 
enchant. [110-3.] 

En-rap'tu^ring, p. prs. 

a EN-RAv'isH, v. t. [prs. t. 3, en- 
ravishes.] To throw into ecs- 
tasy; to enrapture. [delight. 

2 En-raV1sh x ment, n. Ecstasy of 

En-rich (en-rltsh'), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 
enriches.] To make wealthy; 
to fertilize. 

*En-rich-ment (e'n-ritsh'me'nt), n. 
Augmentation of wealth ; in- 
crease of fertility. 

En-ridge (en-ridje'), v. t. To 
form into ridges. 

*En-ridg'ing, p. prs. 

En-ri-pen (en-ri'pn), v. t. To ripen. 

En-robe (en-r6be'), v. t. To 
dress; to clothe. 

En-ro'bing, p. prs. 

*En-roll (en-r61e'), v. t. To in- 
sert in a roll or register; to 
wrap around. 

En-roll'ing, p. prs. 

*En-roll'ed, p. prf. 

-•sEn-bol-ment 1 (Sn-rdle'mint), 
En-roll-ment J v ; ' 

n. A register ; a record. 
En-root (en-r66f), v. t. To plant 

deeply. 
En-sam-ple (en-sam'pl), n. An 

example. 
En-san-guine (e ! n-san'gwin), v. t. 

To smear with blood. 

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^En-san'guin^ing, p. pre. 
En-sconce (en-sk&nse'), v. t. To 

cover, as with a fort; to shelter. 
*En-scon'cing, p. prs. 
En-seal (^n-seel r ), v. U To seal. 
En-seam (en-seem')> v. t. To 

sew up. 
En-sear (£n-seer')> v. t. To sear ; 

to cauterize. 
*En-shield (gn-sheeld'), v. t. To 

cover ; to shield. 
s En-shr1ne', v. t. To preserve 

a thing sacred ; to enclose in a 

shrine. 
En-shri'ning, p. prs. 
*EN-si-FORM(e : n'se v f3rm),a.Sword 



En-sign (en'slne), n. The flag or 
standard of a regiment; mark 
of distinction; the officer who 
carries the flag. 

En-sign-c y (eVsin^e* or eVsine^se), 
n. The office or rank of an ensign. 

^En'signVies, n. pi. 

En-slave (£n-slave'), v. t. To re- 
duce to servitude; to deprive of 
liberty ; to subject. 

En-sla'ving, p. prs. 

En-slave-ment (^n-slave'me'nt), n, 
The state of servitude; slavery. 

En-snare'. See insnare. 

*En-sphere (en-sfere'), v. f. To 
place in a sphere. 

En-sphe'ring, p. prs. 

En-stamp^ n-stamp'),i\£. To stamp. 

*En-sue (Sn-su'), v. t. To fol- 
low ; to pursue : — v. i., to suc- 
ceed. [150.]f 

*En-su'ing, p. prs. 

En-su-rance. See insurance. 

En-sure (e'n-shure'), v. t. To as- 
certain, make certain ; to secure. 

En-su-ring, p. prs. 

En-tab-la-ture (Sn-tab'laHure), 
n. The architrave, frieze, and 
cornice of a pillar. 

*En-tail (en-tale'), n. An estate 

limited to certain heirs ; a rule 

of descent : — v. t., to settle the 

descent of an estate. 

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En-tan-gle (6n-tang'gl), v. t. To 
in wrap, insnare ; to confuse; to 
perplex. [334-15.] 

*En-tan'gling, p. prs. 

*En-tan-gle-ment (e'n-tang'gl- 
x ment), n. Intricacy, perplexity. 

En-ter (en'tur), v. t. To go or 
come into any place ; to initiate ; 
to set down in writing : — v. i., to 
penetrate mentally ; to be initi- 
ated, (ap. p. — on, upon, into.) 

*En-ter-prise (en'tur v prlze), n. 
An adventure; an undertaking 
of hazard [267] : — v. t., to un- 
dertake ; to attempt. 

*En'ter x pri-sing, p. prs. 

En-ter-tain (^n-tur-tane'), v. t. 
To converse with; to treat; to 
receive hospitably; to amuse; 
to divert. [17-35.] [164-24.] 

*En-ter-tain-ment (^n-tur-tane'- 
me'nt), n. Conversation ; treat- 
ment at the table; amusement; 
diversion. [83-8.] [276-18.] 

*En-thrall. See inthrall. 

En-throne (Sn-^r&ne'), «. t. To 
place on a regal seat ; to exalt. 

*En-thro'ning, p. prs. 

En-thu-si-asm (e'n-^uWazm or 
£n-^u'zhe x azm), n. Heat of im- 
agination ; exaltation of ideas ; 
ardent zeal. [36.] 

*En-thu-si-ast (e'n-^u'ze^ast or 
£n-<Wzhe v ast), n. One of a hot 
imagination ; one of elevated 
fancy or exalted ideas; a zealot, 
a visionary. [357.] 

En-thu-si-as-tic (eV^u-zS-as'tik 
or eVf/iu-zhe-as'tik), a. En- 
thusiastical. 

EN-THU-SI-AS-TI-CAL(§nVAu-ze-as'- 

te'kal or £nWi-zhe-as'te'kal), a. 
Filled with enthusiasm ; full of 
ardor and zeal, ardent. [267-11.] 

En-tice (en-tise'), v. t. To allure ; 
to attract; to tempt. 

En-ti'cing, p. prs. 

*En-tice-ment (Sn-tlse'me'nt), n. 
Allurement ; that which en- 
tices. [23-32.] 



En-ti-cer (Sn-tl'sur), n. One 
who allures. 

*En-ti-cing-ly (Sn-tl'slngHe), ad. 
Alluringly, temptingly. 

2 En-t1re', a. Whole ; undivided ; 
complete; unbroken. [192-12.] 

En-tire-ly (gn-tlre'lej, ad. With- 
out division ; fully : completely. 

2 En-t1re'ness, n. Wholeness. 

En-ti-tle (e^n-tl'tl), v. t. To grace 
or dignify with a title; to give 
a claim to ; to name ; to style. 
[18-40.] [252-25.] 

*En-ti'tling, p. prs. 

En-ti-ty (en'te x te), n. A thing 
which is ; a real being. 

^-En'ti^ties, n. pi. 

2 En-t6!l', v. t. To insnare,entangle. 

En-tomb (en-t&6m'), v. t. To put 
into a tomb. 

En-to-mol-o-gist fen-t&-m61'6- 
x jlst),w. One versed in entomology. 

*En-to-mol-o-gy fe ! n-t&-m61'6'je), 
n. The Natural History of insects. 

*En-trails (en'trilz), n. pi. The 
intestines; the bowels. 

*En-trance (eVtranse), n. Act 
of entering; passage; avenue, 
commencement. (ap. p. — on, 
upon, into.) [323-2.] 

*En-trance (en-tfanse'), v. t. To 
put into a trance ; to enchant. 

En-tran'cing, p. prs. 

2 En-trap', v. t. To insnare. 

En-trap'ping, p. prs. 

*En-trap-ped (e'n-trapf), p> prf. 

En-treat (Sn-treef), v. t. To pe- 
tition: to solicit; to beg earnestly. 

En-treat-y (e'n-tre'te), n. Petition, 
prayer, solicitation. [114-22.] 

En-treat'ies, n. pi. 

*En-tree (&ng-tra'), n. Entry. 

En-try (en'tre), n. Passage; en- 
trance ; ingress ; act of record- 
ing ; an account recorded. 

*En'tries, n. pi, 

2 En-tw1ne', ) ± m . j 

3 EN-TWisT', } V ' L T ° tW1St ar0UD( *- 

E-nu-cle-ate (e-nu'kle v ate), v. t. 
To explain ; to solve. 



ENV 



EPr 

nor, n6t — tribe, tub, bull — 611 — pound — thin, this. 



EPI 



*E-nu'cle x a-ting, p. prs. 
•E-nu'mer^Ite, v. t. To reckon up 

singly; to count; to number. 

[133-6.] [253-4.] 
*E-nu'mer\v.-ting, p. prs. 
E-nu-mer-a-tion (e^u-mSr-a'- 

shdn), n. The act of counting; 

a numbering. 
E-nu-mer-a-tive (e-nu , me ! r-aHiv), 

a. Reckoning up. 
E-nun-ci-ate (e-ndn'sbe x ate), v. t. 

To utter distinctly ; to express ; 

to declare, proclaim. 
E-nun'ci x a-ting, p. prs. 
*E-nun-ci-a-tion (e^nun-she-a'- 

shun), n. Declaration; manner 

of utterance,expression. [345-26.] 
*E-nun-ci-a-tive (e-nu.n'she ; -a- 

^tiv), a. Declarative, expressive. 
En-ure. See inure. 
*En-yel-op (e'n-vel'up), v. t. To 

inwrap ; to cover by wrapping. 

[67-3.] [259-15.] 
En-vel-op (Sn-vSl'dp), j 

*En-ve-lope ( x 6n-ve-16pe'), J 

A wrapper ; an outward case. 
*EN-VEL-OP-MENT(e , n-veVup v me : nt) 

n. Entanglement ; a wrapping. 
En-yen-om (Sn-veVum), v. t. To 

poison ; to taint 
*En-vi-a-ble (eVve^a-bl), a. De- 
serving envy ; desirable. 
En-yi-er (eVveNir), n. One who 

envies. 
En-vi-ous (e^'veNis), a. Infected 

with envy, jealous, (ap.p. — of, at.) 
*Ex-vi-ors-LY (eVve v us-le), ad. 

With envy. 
*En-yi-ron (£n-vi'run), v. t. To 

surround ; to envelop. 
*En-yi-rons (en-vi'runz or eVv&- 

V6nz), n. pi. Neighborhood, 

places lying around. 
En-yoy (en'vde), n. A public 

minister sent to a foreign court; 

an ambassador. 
Es-yy (en've), v. t. To hate an- 
other for excellence or success ; 

to grieve at excellence in an- 
other ; to grudge : — v, i., to feel 



envy: — >»., pain excited by an- 
other's excellence or happiness ; 
rivalry; ill-will. [234-13.] 

*En'yies, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

*En'vi-ed, p. prf. 

En-wrap. See inwrap. 

E-o-li-an-Harp. See ^olian- 

HARP. 

E-pact (e'pakt), n. The excess 
of the solar year or month above 
the lunar. 

*Ep-AP-LET(§p'aw x llt), n. A mili- 
tary shoulder-ornament. 

*E-phem-e-ra (e-f§m'eVa), n. A 
fever that terminates in one day ; 
an insect that lives only one day. 

E-phem-e-ral (e-feWeYal), ) 

E-phem-e-ric (e-fem'e v rik), J a ' 
Diurnal, beginning and ending 
in a day; short-lived. [56-25.] 

*E-phem-e-ris (e-fem'eMs), n. A 
journal; an account of the daily 
motions of the planets. 

*Eph-e-mer-i-des ( x ef-e-meVe- 
Mees), n. pi. 

E-phem-e-rist (e-fem'e'rist), n. 
One who consults the planets. 

*E-phem-e-ron (e-fein'eY6n), n. 
An insect of a day. [91-16.] 

E-PHEirVRA, n.pl. See ephemera. 

*Eph-od (ef 6d), n. An ornament 
worn by the Hebrew priests. 

Ep-ic (ep'ik), a. Comprising nar- 
rations, usually heroic: — n., a 
heroic poem.f 

*Ep-i-ce-di-um: ( N ep-e-se'de'um), n. 
An elegy, a poem upon a funeral. 

Ep-i-cure (ep'e^kure), ft. A man 
given wholly to luxury; a sen- 
sualist. 

*Ep-i-cu-re-an fep-e-ku-r&'an), 
n. A follower of Epicurus ; one 
devoted to pleasure : — a., luxu- 
rious, sensual.f 

Ep-i-cu-re-an-ism pe'p-e-ku-re'- 
an'izm or x ep-e-ku're-an x lzm), n. 
The philosophy of Epicurus ; in- 
dulgence in pleasure. 

Ep-i-cu-rism (ep'e-kuVizm), n. 
Luxury, sensual enjoyment 
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*Ep-i-cy-cle (ep'esi-kl), n. A 
circle whose centre is in the cir- 
cumference of a greater. 

*Ep-i-dem-ic ( N ep-l-dem'ik), 

Ep-i-dem-i-cal pe'p-e-dein'e'kal), 
a. Common to many people ; 
generally prevailing; universal.* 
— n., a disease generally pre- 
vailing. 

*Ep-i-der-mis fep-e-deVmis), n. 
The scarf-skin of man. 

*Ep-i-glot-tis (^p-e-g^t'tis), n. 
A cartilage which prevents food 
from entering the larynx. 

Ep-i-gram (eV^gram), n* A short, 
pointed poem.f 

Ep-i-gram-mat-ic ( x ep-£-gram- 
mat'ik), a. Epigrammatical. 

*Ep-i-gram-mat-i-cal ( r ep-e-gram 
mat'e v kal), a. Belonging to epi- 
grams ; pointed. 

Ep-i-gram-ma-tist fep-e-gram'- 
maHlst), n. A writer of epigrams. 

*Ep-i-graph (Sp'e^graf), n. An 
inscription on a building, <fcc. 

Ep-i-lep-sy (ep'el^p-se), n. The 
falling sickness; a convulsive 
disease in which the patient is 
deprived of sense. 

*Ep'i x lep-sies, n. pi. 

Ep-i-lep-tic (^ep-e-le'p'tik), a. Con- 
vulsed; subject to epilepsy. 

-Ep-i-logue (§p r eH6g), n. A poem 
or speech at the end of a play. 

*E-piph-a-ny (e-pif'a x ne), n. A 
church festival, celebrated on the 
twelfth day after Christmas, com- 
memorating the visit of the Magi. 

^E-piphVnies, n. pi. 

' J 'E-pis-co-PA-CY(e-pis / k6 v pa-se),«. 
Church government by bishops. 

E-pis'coVa-cies, n. pi. 

*E-pis-co-pal (e-pis'k6 N pal), a. Be- 
longing to, or vested in, bishops. 

-E-pis-co-pa-li-an (e'pis-kft-pa'- 
le^an), n. One who belongs to 
the Episcopal Church : — a., re- 
lating to episcopacy. 

E-pis-co-pal-ly (e-plsWpal-le), 
ad. According to episcopacy. 
1S1 



EQU 



EQU 
Fate, far, fUll, fat— m e, met- 



-plne, pin — n&, move, 



EQU 



E-pis-co-pate (e-pls'kd^pate), n 

The office of a bishop. 
*Ep-i-sode (Sp'e^s&de), n. An in 

eidental narrative, or digression 

in a poem. 
Ep-i-sod-ic ( x ep-e-s6d'lk), 
Ep-i-sod-i-cal ( v ep-e-s6d'e A kal), 

a. Contained in an episode ; 

digressive. 
*E-pis-tle (e-pis'sl), n. A letter, f 
*E-pis-to-la-ry (e-pis't61a-re), a. 

Relating to letters; transacted 

by letters. [229-5.] 
*Ep-i-taph (ep'eW), n. An 

inscription upon a tombstone. 

[22-18.] [220-9.] 
Ep-i-taph-ic (^p-e-taflk), a. 

Relating to an epitaph. 
*Ep-i-tha-la-mi-um ( v 3p-e-^a-W- 

nieNim), n. A nuptial song.f 
Ep-i-thet (&p f &Mt), n. An ad- 
jective denoting quality; a title, 

a name. [136-37.] [251-18.] 
Ep-i-thet-ic 0ep-6-*Aet'ik), a. 

Containing epithets. 
^-pIt^me, n. Abridgment; a 

brief summary. 
l E-plT r 6 v MlsT, ") n. One who 
^-pIt'c^mIz-er, j abridges. 
*E-pit-o-mize (6-pit'6 x mlze), v. t. 

To abstract; to curtail. 
^E-pitVmi-zing, p. prs. 
*E-poch (ep'6k or e'p6k), ) 
*Ep-o-cha (ep'6 x ka), j n ' 

A remarkable period of time.f 
3 Ep'6de, n. The third or last part 

of an ode ; a little verse follow- 
ing a larger. 
^Ep-d-PEE', n. An epic poem. 
Ep-u-la-tion ( v ep-u-la'shun), n 

A feast. 
*Ep-u-la-ry (ep'u r la-r&), a. Per- 
taining to a feast. 
*E-qua-bil-i-ty ( v e-kwa-bil'le x te 

or x ek-wa-bll'eHe), n. Equality, 

evenness, uniformity. 
E-qua-ble (e'kwa'bl or ek'wa^bl), 

a. Equal, uniform, smooth. 
*E-qua-bly (e'kwa v ble or ek'wa- 

x bl6), ad. Uniformly, evenly. 
182 



E-qual (e'kwal), a. Like another; 
in just proportion; upon the 
same terms : — n., one of the same 
age, rank, or merit : — v. t., to 
make equal, (up. p. — to, with.) 

E'qual x ing, ) 

*E'QCAl/LlW, } P-P r$ - 

E'qual-ed, ) , 

*E' Q UAL-LED, | P-Prf- 

*E-qual-i-za-tion fe-kwal-e-za'- 
shun), n. Act of making equal. 

E-qual-ize (e'kwaPize), v. t. To 
make even ; to be equal to. 

*E'qual x i-zing, p. prs. 

E-qual-i-ty (e-kw&l'leHe), n. The 
same degree of dignity; uni- 
formity; evenness; likeness. 

*E-qualVties, n. pi, 

*E-qual-ly (e'kwaPle), ad. In 
the same degree ; evenly. 

E-QUAN-GU-LAR.See EQUIANGULAR. 

ic 'E-QUA-NiM-i-TY( v e-kwa-nim'e x te), 
n. Evenness of mind; composure. 

E-qua-tion (6-kwa'shun), n. The 
act of bringing to an equality ; 
an expression of equality between 
two quantities. 

*E-qua-tor (e-kwa'ttir), n, A 
great circle which divides the 
globe into the northern and 
southern hemispheres. See equi- 
noctial and LATITUDE. 

E-qua-to-ri-al ( x e-kwa-toWal), 
a. Pertaining to the equator. 

*Eq-uer-y (ek'weYrS), } « 

E-quer-ry (e-kweVr6), J 

keeper of, or stable for, horses. 

*Eq'UER X IES, '" 



E-quer'ries, 



n. pi. 



E-ques-tri-an (e'kweV trepan), n. 
Pertaining to, or skilled in, horse- 
manship : — n., a horseman. 

E-qui-an-gu-lar ('e-kwe-ang'gu- 
x lar), a. Having equal angles. 

E-qui-dis-tant ( N e-kw&-dls'tant),a. 
At the same distance. 

*E-qui-lAt-er-al ( v e-kw&-lat'er- 
'al), a. Having all sides equal. | 

E-qui-li-brate ' ( x e-kwe-ll'brate), 
v. t. To balance equally. 



n E-qui-li'bra x ting, p. prs. 

E-qui-li-bra-tion ( N e-kw6-ll-brd/- 
shun), n. Even balance. 

E-qui-lib-ri-ty ( x e-kw£-lib're x te), 
n. Equal balance. 

*E-qui-lib-ri-um ( x e-kwe-llb'r6- 
x um), n. Equipoise, equality of 
weight; state of being balanced. 

E-qui-nal (e-kwi'nal), 7 a. Rela- 

E-quine (e'kwine), J ting to 
horses. 

*E-Qui-Noc-TiALfe-kw£-n6k , shal), 
n. The line of the celestial globe 
that answers to the equator: — a., 
pertaining to the equinox. 
^£t* Equator and equinoctial 
are often used synonymously. 

E-qui-nox (e'kwe x n6ks or ek'we- 
x n6ks), n. The time when the 
sun crosses the equinoctial, and 
when day and night are equal. 

"^E'quiVox-es, n. pi, 

E-quip (e-kwip'), v. t. To furnish, 
accoutre; to fit out. [274-13.1 
[51-24.] 

E-quip'ping, p. prs. 

*E-QUlp'PED, p. prf. 

■-E-qui-page (ek'kwe x paje), n. 
Carriage of state, vehicle; furni- 
ture for a horseman ; retinue. 

E-quip-ment (e-kwlp'ment), n. 
The act of equipping or accou- 
tring ; that which is furnished. 

*E-qui-poise (e^kwe^pfllze), n. 
Equality of weight. 

E-Qui-P0L-LENCEfe-kwe-p6Fle ! nse) 

E-qui-pol-len-cy ( x e-kwe-p&l'len- 
% se), n. Equality of force or power. 

*E-Qui-P0L-LENT( N e-kwe-p6l / lent), 
a. Having equal power or force ; 
equivalent. 

E-qui-pon-der-ance (^-kwe-p&n'- 
deVanse), n. Equality of weight. 

E-qui-pon-der-ant ( x e-kwe-p6n'- 
deVant), a. Being of the same 
weight. 

*E-qui-pon-der-ate (^-kwe-p6n , - 
der N ate), v. i. To be of equaj 
weight. 

^E-qui-pon'der^a-ting, p. prs. 



ERA 



ERR 
n5r, n&t— tube, tub, bull— 611- 



-p6und — tkm, THis. 



ESC 



Eq-ui-ta-ble (ek'kweHa-bl), a. 

Just, candid, impartial, fair. 
*Eq-ui-ta-bly (ek'kweHa-ble), ad. 

Justly, impartially. 
*Eq-tti-ty (Ik'kweHe), n. Justice, 

right, impartiality, rectitude, 

[63-24.] 
*E-quiv-a-lence (^-kwiv'aHSnse), 

n. Equality of power or worth. 
E-quiv-a-lent (e-kwiv'aHent), a. 

Equal in value, merit, or excel 

lence (ap. p.— to) [189-24] :— n. 

a thing of equal weight, dignity, 

or value. 
E-quiv-o-cal (e-kwlv^kal), a. 

Uncertain, ambiguous. 
*E-quiv-o-cal-ly (6-kwivWkal- 

le), ad. Ambiguously. 
E-Quiv-o-CAL-NESs (e^kwlvWkal- 

ne's), n. Ambiguity; double 

meaning. 
E-quiv-o-cate (^-kwivWkate), v. i. 

To use ambiguous expressions; 

to evade ,• to prevaricate. 
E-quiv'o n ca-ting, p. prs. 
E-quiv-o-ca-tion (e v kwlv-6-ka/- 

shun), n. Ambiguity of speech ; 

double meaning ; evasion. 
*E-quiv-o-ca-tor (e-kwlv'6 x ka- 

tiir), n. One who equivocates. 
*Eq-ui-voke (eVweVike or e'- 

kwev&ke), n. An ambiguous 

expression. 
'E'ra, n. A fixed date from which 

time is reckoned; a particular 

epoch. [258-20.] 
*E-ra-di-ate (£-ra'de N ate), v. i. 

To shine or shoot like a ray. 

E-RA'Df A-TING, p. prs. 

E-ra-di-a-tion (eVa-d&-a'shun), n. 

Emission of rays. 
E rad-i-cate (^-rad'e^kate),*;. t. To 

pull up by the root; to destroy. 
*E-rad'i x ca-ting, p. prs. 
E-RAD-i-cA-TiON(e y rad-£-ka'shun), 

n. The act of rooting out. 
E-RAD-i-CA-TivE(e-rad'e-ka N tlv),a. 

Extirpating; rooting out. 
^-rase', v. t. To rub out; to efface. 
*E-ra'sing, p. prs. 



*E-ra-sion (e-ra'zh&n), ) 

E-rase-ment (e-rase'm^nt), J 
Destruction, obliteration. 

*E-ra-sure (e-ra'zhur), n. Act 
of rubbing out. 

Ere (are), ad. Before; sooner 
than : — prp., before. 

E-rect (l-rekf), v. t. To place 
upright; to raise; to build 
v. i., to rise upright : — a., up- 
right, not leaning ; bold. 

E-rec-tion (e-rek'shun), n. The 
act of raising or elevating; the 
act of building. 

E-rect-ness (e-re'kt'ne's), n. Up- 
rightness of posture. 

*Ere-long (are-l&ng'), ad. Be- 
fore a long time. 

^Er'eVIte, n. A hermit. 

Er-e-mit-i-cal (^r-e-mit'e^kal), a. 
Secluded, solitary. 

*Ere-now (are-ndd'), ad. Before 
this time. [time ago. 

*Ere-while (are-hwlle'), ad. Some 

Er-got (6r'g6t), n. A fungus in rye. 

Er-mine (eVmln), n. An animal 
or its fur; the emblem or office 
of a judge. [261.] 
Er-min-ed (eVniind), a. Clothed 
with ermine. 

1 E-r6de / , v. t. To canker, to eat away. 

E-ro'ding, p. prs. 

-E-ro-sion (e-r6'zhun), n. An 
eating away ; a wearing away. 

E-rot-ic (e-r&t'ik), a. Relating to 
love. 

Err (£r), v. i. To wander; to 
miss the right way; to mistake; 
to commit errors. 

Er-rand (eVrand or ar'rand), n. A 
message ; a commission. 

* 2 Er'rant, a. Wandering, roving ; 
vile, abandoned. 

Er-rant-ry (eVrantVe), n. An 
errant state ; a roving. 

^Er'rant^ries, n. pi. 

ER-RAT-ic(er-rat'ik),a. Wandering; 
irregular; erroneous. [135-18.] 

* 2 Er-r1't^tm, n. An error in print- 
ing or writing. 



Er-ra'ta, n. pi. 

Er-ro-ne-ous (e'r-rft'ne'us), a. 
Wandering; mistaken; misled 
by error ; incorrect. 

Er-ro-ne-ous-ly (^r-r6'ne N us-le), 
ad. By mistake; not rightly. 

*Er-ro-ne-ous-ness (§r-r6'ne v us- 
nSs), n. Mistake ; state of being 
erroneous. 

Er-ror (er'rtlr), n. Mistake; a 
blunder; a deviation from the 
right. 

2 Erst, ad. First; formerly; once. 

^ER-u-BES-CENCEpSr-u-beVsense), 
n. Redness; ablush. 

*Er-tj-bes-cent ( x er-u-beVse : nt), a. 
Red; blushing. 

E-RUCT (e-rukt') ] v. t. To 

E-rttc-tate (e-rtik'tate), j belch. 

^E-rtjc-ta'ting, p. prs. 

E-ruc-ta-tion fe-ruk-ta'shun), n. 
The act of belching. 

^Er'u^dIte, a. Learned; well 
read ; having knowledge. 

Er-tj-di-tion (^r-u-dish'un), n. 
Learning, knowledge. [265-6.] 

*E-ru-gi-nous (e^ru'je^nus), a. 
Partaking of the nature of copper. 

E-rup-tion (e-rup'shun), n. The 
act of breaking out or bursting 
forth; emission; explosion; a 
pustule. [79-37.] 

E-rup-tive (e-rup'tlv), a. Burst- 
ing forth. 

*Er-y-sip-e-las (^r-e-s!p'e N las),«. 
A violent disease of the skin. 

*ER-Y-si-PEL-A-TOus( v e : r-e-se-pel / - 
aHus), a. Resembling erysipelas. 

^Es-ca-lade (^s-ka-lade')* *. 
The act of scaling walls. 

Es-cape (es-kape'), v. t. To flee 
from ; to avoid : — v. i., to get out 
of danger : — »., flight, the act of 
getting out of danger. 

Es-ca'ping, p. prs. 

*Es-cheat (es-tsheef), n. Lands 
that fall to a lord or state by for- 
feiture, or by the tenant dying 
without heirs : — v. i., to fall to the 
lord of the manor or to the state. 
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Fate, far, fall, fat— me, 



EST 

met — pine, pin — no, move, 



ETH 



Es-chew (es-tsh66'), v. t. To flee 
from ; to avoid ; to shun. 

Es-cort (es'k6rt), n. A guard, a 
protection, a convoy. 

Es-cort (eVkdrtf), v. £. To ac- 
company; to guard from place 
to place. 

*Es-cri-toir ) (^es-kre-twSr' or 

Es-cri-toire J N es-kru-t6re'), n- 
A box with implements for 
writing; a scrutoire. 

*Es-cu-la-pi-an fes-ku-la'pe^an), 
a. Pertaining to Esculapius 
medical; healing. 

Es-cu-lent (eVkuMent), a. Good 
for food : — n., an eatable. 

*Es-cutch-eon (es-kutsh'tin), n. 
Shield of a family ; coat of arms : 
— also written scutcheon. 

E-soph'a n gus. See (esophagus. 

*Es-pal-ier (es-pal'yer), n. Trees 
planted and trained to a wall, 
frame, or trellis. [206.] 

Es-pe-cial (es-pesh'al), a. Prin- 
cipal, chief. 

*Es-pe-ci-al-ly (es-pesh'arie), 
ad. Principally, chiefly. [57-23.] 
[181-16.] 

s Es-p1'al, n. Act of espying. 

#Es-pi-o-nage (eype-& x naje or es r - 
pe-6 r Dazh), n. Practice of em- 
ploying spies ; a close watch. 

Es-pou-sal (es-p6u'zal), a. Rela- 
ting to the act of espousing. 

*Es-pou-sals (es-p6u'zalz), n. pi. 
The act of contracting a marriage. 

Es-pouse (es-p6uze'), v. t. To be- 
troth ; to marry ; to maintain ; 
to defend, (ap. p. — to.) 

*Es-pous'ing, p. pre. 

Es-py (es-pl'), v. t. [pre. t. 3, es- 
pies.] To see at a distance ; to 
discover: — v. i., to watch; to 
look about. 

*Es-pi-ed (es-plde')> p. prf. 

*Es-quire (es-kwlre' or eVkwlre), 
n. A title of a public officer or 
a gentleman; an attendant on 
a knight : — v. t. f to attend on. 

Es-QUi'ring, p. pre. 
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Es-say (es'sa), n. An attempt, en- 
deavor; a short treatise; a tract 
a trial, an experiment. [223-10.] 

Es-say (es-sa'), v. t. To attempt. 

*Es-say-ist (es'salst or es-sa/ist) ; 
n. One who writes essays 
[163-18.] 

*Es-sence (es'sense), n. Exist- 
ence; constituent qualities; per- 
fume, odor [227-4]:— v. L, to 
perfume, to scent. 

*Es'sen x cing, p. pr8. 

Es-sen-tial (es-sen'shal), a. Im 
portant, necessary, principal ; 
pure ; highly rectified [334-8] : 
— w., constituent principle, •ele- 
ment; the chief point. 

*Es-sen-tial-ly (es-sen'shafle), 
ad. Necessarily; in an essen- 
tial manner. [180-4.] 

2 Es-tab'l1sh, v. t. [prs. t. 3, es- 
tablishes.] To settle or build 
firmly; to fix; to constitute. 
[35 r 16.] [224-7.] 

2 Es-tab'lish x ment, n. Settlement, 
fixed state ; income ; an institu- 
tion, public or private. [63.] 

2 Es-tate', n. A class of the body 
politic; condition of life; for- 
tune ; possession in land ; qual- 
ity. [99.] [221-1.] 

2 Es-teem', v. t. To value; to hold 
in opinion ; to prize ; to regard : 
— n., high value; estimation. 

Es-thet-ics. See ^esthetics. 

*Es-ti-ma-ble (es'te N ma-bl), a. 
Valuable ; worthy of esteem. 

Es-ti-mate (es'te^mate), v. t. To 
rate; to adjust the value of. 
[87-38.] 

Es'ti^ma-ting, p. prs. 

Es-ti-mate (es'te^mit), n. Value; 
computation, calculation ; re- 
gard, {ap. p. — at.) [66-33.] 

Es-ti-ma-tion ( x es-te>ma'shtin), n. 
The act of estimating; opinion; 
calculation ; esteem ; regard. 
[221-9.] 

*"Es-ti-ma-tor (es'te^ma-tur), n. 
One who estimates. 



Es-ti-val (eVteVal), a. Pertain- 
ing to the summer. 

Es-trange (es-tranje'), v. t. To 
withdraw; to alienate; to make 
a stranger to. (ap. p. — from.) 

Es-tran'ging, p. prs. 

Es-trange-ment (es-tranje'ment), 
n. Alienation, reserve. 

*Es-tray (es-tra'), n. A beast 
gone astray. 

*Es-tu-a-ry (es'tshu x a-re), n. An 
arm of the sea, where the tide 
meets a current of fresh water; 
a frith ; an inlet. 

*Es'tu x a-rie.s, n. pi. 

Es-tu-ate (es'tshu^ate), v. i. To 
swell and fall alternately; to boil. 

Es'tu v a-ting, p. prs. 

*Etch (etsh), v. t. [jyrs. t. 3, 
etches.] To engrave on metal 
by means of acid; to delineate. 

Etch'ing, p. prs. : — n., an etched 
plate, or an impression from it. 

x E-ter'nal, a. Without begin- 
ning or end ; infinite in dura- 
tion ; everlasting; an appella- 
tion of God. 

E-ter-nal-ly (e-ter'naPle), ad. 
Without beginning or end. 

*E-ter-ni-ty (e-ter'neHe), n. Du- 
ration without end. [1.65-15.] 
[23-40.] 

•^E-ter'nIze, v. t. To make end- 
less or eternal. 

E-ter'ni x zing, p. prs. 

E-ther (e'^er), n. An element 
more subtle than air, supposed 
to fill all space; a volatile, in- 
flammable fluid. [183-19.] 

*E-the-re-al (e-^e're^al), ) 

E-the-re-ous (e-^eWus), j a ' 
Formed of ether ; heavenly. 

E-the-re-al-ize (e-*Ae'r£-arize), 
v. t. To render spiritual. 

E v the-re-al-i'zing, p. prs. 

*E-ther-i-za-tion (e^Aer-e-za'- 
shun), n. The act of etherizing. 

E-ther-ize (e'^eVlze), v. t. To 
fill or impregnate with ether, 

* V E-THER-l'ziNG, p. prs. 



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EVE 



Eth-ic (&A'lk), \ n 

*Eth-i-cal (teh'&k&l), J 
Moral, treating on morality. 

*Eth-ics (eth'iks), n. pi. The 
science of morals ; moral philos- 
ophy. [84-7.] [349-26.] 

Eth-nic (eWnik), ) 

Eth-nic-al (&h'n\k^\), j a ' 
Relating to the races of man- 
kind ; pagan. 

Eth-nog-ra-pher (e^-n6g'ra x far), 
n. One versed in ethnography. 

Eth-nog-ra-phy (e7/i-n&g'ra N fe), 
n. A description of human races. 

*Eth-nol-o-gist (e^-nol'6 v jlst), n. 
One versed in ethnology; an 
ethnographer. 

Eth-nol-o-gy (e7&-n61'6 x je), n. 
The science of the origin and 
relation of human races. 

*E-ti-o-late (e'te-6Hate), v. t. To 
whiten by excluding the sun. 

E'ti-o v la-ting, p. prs. 

*Et-i-quette ( x 6t-e-k6t')> n. The 
polite form or manner of action. 

*Et-y-mo-log-i-cal (Nk-e-m6-l&j'- 
e v kal), a. Relating to etymology. 

Et-y-mol-o-gist ( v et-e-mol'16 v jlst), 
n. One versed in etymology. 

Et-y-mol-o-gy (^et-e-m61'15^), n. 
That part of philology which 
treats of the descent or deriva- 
tion of words. 

*'Et-y-moi/o n gies, n. pi. 

*Et-y-mon (et'e N m6n), n. A prim- 
itive word ; a radical word. 

*Eu-cha-rist (yu'kaMst), n. The 
sacrament of the Lord's Supper. 

Eu-cha-ris-tic fyu-ka-ris'tik), a. 
Relating to the eucharist. 

Eu-di-om-e-ter fyu-de-ftm'eHur), 
n. An instrument used to as 
certain the purity of gases. 

Eu-lo-gist (yu'16 v jist), n. One who 
praises. 

*Eu-lo-gi-um (yu-l&'je^um), n. 
Eulogy. [150-11.] [163-10.] 

Eu-lo-gize (yu'16 v jize), v. t. To 
praise; to commend. [379-19.] 

\Eu-lo-gi'zing, p. prs. 



Eu-lo-gy (yu'16 x je), n. Praise, 

encomium, panegyric. 
*Eu'lo n gies, n. pi. 
Eu-phon-ic (yu-f6n'lk), a. Sound- 
ing agreeably. 
*Eu-pho-ni-ous (yu-f6 A ne x us), a. 

Harmonious; euphonic. 
Eu-pho-nism (yu'f6 v nizm), \ 
*Eu-pho-ny (yuWne), J n ' 

Agreeable sound. 
^Ed'phoVies, n. pi. 
*Eu-roc-ly-don (yu-r6k'leMSn), 

n. A tempestuous northeast wind. 
*"Eu-rus (yu'rus),??. The east wind. 
*'Eu-than-a~sy (yu-£7*an'a N se), n. 

An easy death. 
E-vac-tj-ate (e-vak'u'ate), v. t. To 

make empty ; to free from. 
E-vac'u x a-ting, p. prs. 
E-vac-u-a-tion (eVak-u-a'shun), 

n. Discharge, withdrawal. 
E-vade (e-vade'), v. t. To elude; 

to avoid ; to escape. 
E-va'ding, p. prs. 
*Ev-a-ga-tion fev-a-ga'shtin), n. 

The act of wandering, deviation. 
*Ev-A-NES-CENCE( x ev-a-neysense), 

n. A gradual vanishing. [21.] 
Ev-A-nes-cent (^ev-a-nes'sent), a. 

Vanishing, passing away. 
Ev-AN-GEL-i-cAL( x ev-an-jel'e v kal), 

a. Agreeable to Gospel. 
*E-van-ge-lism (e-van'jeHlzm), n. 

The preaching of the Gospel. 
E-van-ge-list (e-van'ge'list), n. 

One of the writers of the Gos- 
pel ; a preacher of the Gospel. 
*E-van-ge-lize (e-van'je^ize), v.t. 

To instruct in the Gospel. 
E-van'ge n li-zing, p. prs. 
E-vap-o-ra-ble (e-vap'6 v ra-bl), a. 

Capable of being converted into 

vapor; vaporable. 
E-vap-o-rate (e-vap'6 N rate), v. i. 

To pass off in vapor : — v. t., to 

disperse or convert into vapor. 

E-VAP'0 X RA-TING, p. prs. 

E-VAP-o-RA-TiON(eVap-6-ra'shun) 
n. The conversion of a fluid 
into vapor. 

16* 



E-vap-o-ra-tive (e-vap'o-ra tiv), 
a. Producing evaporation. 

•*E-va-sion (e-va/ztmn), n. Ex- 
cuse, sophistry, artifice. 

&E-va-sive (e-va'siv), a. Prac- 
ticing evasion, elusive. f 

Eve (eev), n. The close of the 
day; the time just preceding 
an event. 

E-ven (e'vn), a. Level ; uniform \ 
equal ; smooth ; calm : — n., the 
close of the day : — v. t., to make 
even ; to make level : — ad., like- 
wise; still; verily. 

*E-ven-er (e'vn^ur), n. One who 
or that which makes even. 

E'ven'ing, p. prs. : — n., the close 
of the day. 

E-ven-hand-ed ( y e-vn-hand'6d), a. 
Impartial, equitable. 

E-ven-ly (e'vn x le), ad. Equally; 
smoothly; impartially. 

*E-ven-ness (^vn x nes), n. The 
state of being even ; uniformity ; 
calmness. 

E-ven-tide (e'vnHide), n. The 
time of evening. 

E-vent (&-vent'), n. An incident ; 
a thing that happens; conse- 
quence ; conclusion. 

*E-vent-ful (e-vent'fiil), a. Full 
of events. [68.] [384-7.] 

E-vent-u-al (£-v£n'tshu x al), a. 
Consequential ; ultimate. 

*E-VENT-u-AL-i-TY(eVen-tshu-al A - 
eHe), n. The faculty which notes 
events. 

*E-vent-tj-AL-ly (^-veVtshu^al- 
le), ad. In the event, ultimately. 

*E-vent-tj-ate (e-ven'tshu v ate), 
v. i. To issue ; to terminate. 

E-vent'u v a-ting, p. prs. 

Ev-er (eVur), ad. At any time ; 
forever; always. 

*Ev-er-glade (eVur^glade), n. A 
marshy, grassy tract of country. 

Ev-er-green (ev'ur^green), n. A 
plant that retains its verdure 
throughout the year: — a., ver- 
dant throughout the year. 
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EXC 



Ev-er-last-ing fev-ur-last'ing), 
a. Enduring without end, per- 
petual : — n., eternity. 

Ev-ER-LAST-ING-LY ( V eV-Ur-last'- 

lng x le),ad. Eternally,without end. 
Ev-er-last-ing-ness (^ev-ur-last'- 

ing^nes), n. Eternity, perpetuity. 
Ev-er-liv-ing Oev-ur-livlng), a. 

Living without end. 
Ev-er-more ( N ev-ur-m6re'), ad. 

Always, eternally. 
E-vert (e-verf), v. t. To overthrow. 
Ev-er-y (eVnrVe), a. Each one 

of all, separately considered. 
Ev-er-y-day (ev'ur-reda), a. 

Usual, common, happening daily. 
^Ev-ER-Y-WHEREfev'ur-re^hware), 

ad. In every place. 
E-vict (£-vlkf), v. t. To take 

away by a sentence of law. 
E-vic-tion (e-vik'shun), n. Dis- 
possession by legal process. 
*Ev-i-dence (eVeMense), n. The 

state of being evident ; witness ; 

testimony [27-8] : — v. t., to show, 

to prove, to make evident. [67-7.] 
*Ev'i v den-cing, p. prs. 
Ev-i-dent (ev'&Ment), a. Plain, 

apparent. [70-5.] 
*Ev-i-den-tial ( v ev-e-den'shal), a. 

Affording testimony. 
Ev-i-dent-ly (eVe x dent-le), ad. 

Apparently, clearly. [67-4.] 
E-vil (e'vl), a. [worse — worst.] 

Wicked, corrupt, not good : — n., 

wickedness, corruption; disease; 

calamity: — ad., not well; inju- 
riously. 
E-vil-ly (e'vll x le), ad. [worse — 

worst.] In an evil manner; 

wickedly ; not well. 
E-vil-ness (e'vl x nes), n. Contrari- 
ety to goodness; badness. 
E-viL-SPEAK-iNG( v e-vl-speek'lng), 

n. Slander, defamation. t 
E-vince (e-vinse'), v. t. To* prove, 

to show ; to make manifest. f 
E-vin'cing, p. pr8. 
*E-vin-ci-ble (e-vln'se^bl), a. 

Capable of proo£ 
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*E-vin-cive (e-vln'siv), a. Tend- 
ing to prove. 

*E-vis-cer-ate (£-vis'seYate), v. t. 
To deprive of entrails. 

E-vis'cer^a-ting, p. prs. 

*Ev-i-ta-ble (ev'eHa-bl), a. Ca- 
pable of being avoided. 

Ev-o-ca-tion (^ev-6-ka'shun), n. 
A calling out or forth. 

E-voke (e-v6ke')> v. U To call 
forth or out. 

E-vo'king, p.pr8. 

Ev-o-la-tion ( x ev-o-la'shun), n. 
The act of flying away. 

E-volve (e-v61v'), v. t. To un- 
fold ; to expand ; to emit : — v. i., 
to open or disclose itself. 

*E-volv'ing, p. prs. 

Ev-o-lu-tion ( x ev-6-lu'shun), n. 
The act of unfolding or display- 
ing; the motions of troops. 
[66-25.] 

*Ev-o-lu-tion-a-ry fev-d-lu'- 
shun x a-re), a. Relating to evo- 
lutions. 

*E-vul-sion (e-vxll'shun), n. The 
act of plucking out. 

*Ewe (yu), n. The female sheep. 

*Ew-er (yu/iir), n. A kind of 
pitcher. 

*Ex-a-cer-bate (egz-as'eVbate or 
x egz-a-seVbate), v. t. To exas- 
perate; to irritate. 

Ex-a'cer v ba-ting, p. prs. 

*Ex-a-cer-ba-tion (Igz^as-er-ba'- 
shun), n. Exasperation; in- 
crease of severity. 

Ex-act (egz-akf), «• Nice; care- 
ful; formal; accurate; strict: — 
v. t., to extort ; to require ; to 
demand of right : — v. i., to prac- 
tice extortion. 

*Ex-act-er (egz-akt'ur), n. One 
who exacts. 

*Ex-ac-tion (egz-ak'shun), n. Ex- 
tortion, unjust demand. 

Ex-act-ly (egz-akt'le), ad. Ac- 
curately, nicely. [328.] 

Ex-act-ness (egz-akt'nes), n. 
Accuracy, nicety. 



Ex-ag-ger-ate (egz-aj'eYate), v. U 
To heighten by representation; 
to enlarge beyond the truth. 
[127-26.] 

*Ex-ag'ger\i-ting, p. prs. 

Ex-ag-ger-a-tion (egz^aj-er-a'- 
shun), n. The act of heaping 
together; a statement beyond 
the truth. 

Ex-alt (egz-alf), v. t. To raise 
on high; to extol; to magnify. 
[85-8.]f 

Ex- AL-TA-TiONfegz-al-ta'shun ), n. 
The act of raising on high ; ele- 
vation; state of greatness or 
dignity. 

Ex-ALT-ED-NESsfegz-alt'ed x nes),n. 
State of being exalted. 

*"Ex-am-i-na-tion (egz x am-e-na'- 
shun), n. The act of examining; 
search or inquiry ; scrutiny. 

Ex-am-ine (egz-am'in), v. t. To 
ask questions ; to interrogate ; to 
sift ; to search into, to scrutinize. 

Ex-am'in^ing, p. prs. 

Ex-am-i-ner (e'gz-am'e^nur), n. 
One who interrogates or searches 
into. 

Ex-am-ple (egz-am'pl), n. Copy 
or pattern ; something to be imi- 
tated; precedent; former in- 
stance ; illustration. [56-5.] 
[383-20.] 

Ex-an-i-mate (egz-an'e v mit), a. 
Lifeless, dead, spiritless. 

Ex-an-i-ma-tion (egz x an-e-ma'- 
shun), n. Deprivation of life. 

Ex-as-per-ate (egz-as'peVate), 
v. t. To provoke ; to enrage ; 
to irritate ; to excite. 

*EX-AS'PER X A-TING, p. pr8. 

Ex-as-per-a-tion (egz r as-per-a'- 
shun), n. Aggravation; provo- 
cation, anger. 

*Ex-can-des-cence ( v eks-kan- 
des'sense), n. A great heat ; 
anger. 

Ex-can-des-cent ('eks-kan-deY- 
sent), a. Very hot; having a 
white heat. 



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EXC 

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EXC 



Ex-ca-vate (eks'kaVate), v. t. To 

hollow j to cut into hollows ; to 

dig out the inner part. 
*Ex'ca v va-ting, p. prs. 
Ex-ca-va-tion ( x eks-ka-va'shun), 

n. The act of making hollow; 

the hollow formed ; a cavity. 
Ex-ceed (Sk-seed'), v. t. To go 

beyond; to excel, surpass; to 

outdo : — v. u, to go too far; to 

go beyond limits. 
Ex-ceed'ing, p. prs. : — a., great. 
*Ex-ceed-ing-ly (ek-seed'lngle), 

ad. To a great degree. 
*Ex-cel (Sk-sel'), v. t. To outdo ; 

to surpass : — v. t., to have good 

qualities ; to be eminent. [72-18.] 

[244-4.] 
Ex-cei/ling, p. prs. 
*Ex-cell'ed, p. prf. 
Ex-cel-lence (£k'seT13nse), n. 

Dignity, high rank ; worth, good 

quality. [134-29.] [214-3.] 
*Ex-cel-len-cy (£k'seTlen-se), n. 

Great value, excellence; a title 

of honor. 
~Ex'cel v len-cies, n. pi. 
Ex-cel-lent (Sk'seTlent), a. Of 

great worth; good; meritorious; 

valuable. 
Ex-CEL-LENT-LY(§k , s§nint-le),ac?. 

Well in a high degree. 
Ex-cept (£k-sept')> v. t. To leave 

out; to exempt [330-2] : — v. i., 

to object, to make objections : — 

prp. f exclusively of ; but: — con. 

d. f unless. 
*Ex-cep-tion (&k-s£p'shun), n, A 

thing excepted ; objection, (ap. 

p. — from, to, against.) 
Ex-cep-tion-a-ble (^k-sep'shun- 

x a-bl), a. Liable to objection. 
Ex-CEP-TioN-AL(£k-sep'shun v al),ct. 

Implying exceptions. 
*Ex-cep-tious (ek-sep'shus), a. 

Peevish, apt to cavil. 
Ex-cep-tive (e'k-se'p'tlv), a. In- 
cluding an exception. 
*Ex-cept-or (ek-sept'ur), n. An 

objector. 



Ex-cern (^k-seW), v. t. To 

strain out. [age extracted, 

*Ex-cerpt (ek'serpt), n. A pass- 

Ex-CERPTS', ) ; 

Ex-cerp'ta, J ' P ' 

Ex-cess (ek-seV), n. More than 
enough; superfluity; intemper- 
ance ; extravagance. [17-16.] 
[280-16.] 

*Ex-cess'es, n. pi. 

Ex-ces-sive (ek-ses'siv), a. Be- 
yond due bounds ; extreme ; ve- 
hement. [283-18.] 

Ex-ces-sive-ly (£k-seVsiv x le), ad. 
Exceedingly, extravagantly 

Ex-change (e^ks-tshanje'), v. t. To 
give and take reciprocally ; to 
change,tobarter[101-4][172-22]: 
— n., the act of exchanging; bar 
ter; the difference between the 
value of money in two places ; 
the place where merchants meet. 
[101-10.] [201-16.] 

Ex-chan'ging, p. prs. 

*Ex-change-a-bil-i-ty (5ks- 

Hshanje-a-bil'eHe), n. The state 
of being exchangeable. 

*Ex-change-a-ble (£ks-tshanje'- 
a x bl), a. Capable of being ex- 
changed. 

*Ex-cheq-tter (eks-tshlk'tir), n. 
In England, a court to which are 
brought all revenues belonging 
to the crown. 

Ex-cise (ek-size'), n. A tax levied 
upon domestic commodities : — 
v. t., to levy a domestic tax. 

Ex-ci'sing, p. prs. 

*Ex-cise-man (ek-size'man), n. 
An officer who inspects and rates 
taxes on domestic manufactures. 

*Ex-cis-ion (ek-slzh'un), n. Ex- 
tirpation, destruction. 

*Ex-ci-ta-bil-i-ty (eVsl-ta-bll'- 
e N te), ». Capacity of being ex- 
cited. 

*Ex-ci-ta-ble (§k-sl'ta x bl), a. 
Capable of being excited. 

Ex-ci-ta-tion ( N ek-se-ta'shun), ». 
The act of exciting or rousing. 



Ex-cite (Sk-slte'), v. t. To rouse, 
to animate; to stir up. [21-19.] 
[288-11.] 

"^Ex-ci'ting, p. prs. 

Ex-cite-ment (ek-site r ment), n. 
State of being excited; any 
thing which excites ; sensation ; 
commotion. [72-21.] [357-1.] 

Ex-claim (eks-klame'), v. i. To 
cry out vehemently: — v. t., to 
cry out. 

Ex-cla-ma-tion ( x eks-kla-ma'- 
shun), n. Outcry, clamor ; a 
note indicating emotion; thus, 
[ ! ] [38-19.] 

*Ex-clam-a-tor-y (^ks-klanVa- 
Hur-re), a. Containing excla- 
mation. 

Ex-clude (Sks-klude'), v. t. To 
shut out ; to debar ; to expel ; to 
prohibit, {ap. p. — from.) 

Ex-clu'ding, p. prs. 

*Ex-clu-sion (eks-klu'zhun), n. 
The act of shutting out ; excep- 
tion ; rejection ; prohibition. 
[ap.p.— from.) [331-3.] 

Ex-clu-sive (eks-klu'siv), a. 
Having the power of excluding 
or denying admission ; except- 
ing; tending to exclude, (ap.p. 
—of.) [359-23.] 

Ex-clu-sive-ly (eks-khVsivMe), 
ad. Without admitting others. 

*Ex-cltj-sive-ness (eks-klu'slv- 
x n§s), n. State of being exclusive. 

Ex-cog-i-tate (e'ks-kSj 'estate), v. U 
To produce by thinking; to 
invent : — v. i., to think. 

*Ex-cog'iYa-ting, p. prs. 

Ex-com-mu-ni-cate f£ks-k6m- 
mu'ne v kate), v. t. To eject from 
church communion. 
a Ex-com-mu'ni\:a-ting, p. prs. 

Ex-com-mu-ni-cate ( x lks-k6ra- 
mu'ne^kit), a. Excluded from 
communion. 

Ex-com-mu-ni-ca-tion ( > eks-k6m- 
x mu-ne-ka'shiln)*. Exclusion from 
the communion of the church; 
an interdict of the church. 
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Ex-co-ri-ate (£ks-k6're x ate), v. t. 

To flay; to strip off the skin. 
*Ex-co'ri x a-ting, p. prs. 
^Ex-co-ri-a-tion (eks^k6-re-a'- 

shun), n. Loss of skin; the act 

of flaying. 
Ex-cor-ti-ca-tion (e^kflr-te-ka'- 

shun), n. The act of pulling off 

the bark. 
*Ex-cres-cence (eks-kreVse'nse), 

n. Protuberance ; growth con- 
trary to the natural order of pro- 
duction. 
*Ex-cres-cent (eks-kreVsent), a. 

Growing out; superfluous. 
*Ex-crete (£ks-krete'), v. t. To 

separate and throw off. 
Ex-cre'ting, p. prs. 
*Ex-cre-tion (dks-kre'shun), n. 

Separation and ejection of ani- 
mal substance. 
*Ex-cre-tive (£ks'kre N tlv or ^ks- 

kre'tiv), a. Tending to excrete. 
Ex-cre-to-ry (eks^kreHur-re or 

gks-kre'turVe), a. Throwing off 

useless matter. 
Ex-cru-ci-a-ble (£ks-kr66'she r a- 

bl), a. Liable to torment. 
Ex-cru-ci-ate (eks-kro&'sh^ate), 

v. t. To torment; to torture. 
*Ex-cru'ci v a-ting, p. prs. 
*Ex-cru-ci-a-tion (eks x kru-she- 

a'shun), n. Torment, torture. 
*Ex-cul-pa-ble (e'ks-kur'pa^bl), a. 

Capable of being exculpated. 
Ex-cul-pate (£ks-kul'pate), v. t. 

To clear from blame ; to excuse. 
^Ex-cul'paVing, p. prs. 
Ex-cuL-PA-TiON( x £ks-kul-pa'shun) 

n. Vindication, excuse. 
*Ex-cul-pa-tor-y (eks-kul'pa- 

Hur-re), a. Clearing from blame. 
Ex-cur-sion (eks-kur'shun), n. 

A deviation from the regular 

path ; digression ; journey; tour. 

[72-21.] 
*Ex-cur-sive (e'ks-kur'slv), a. 

Rambling, wandering. 
Ex-eu-sA-BLE (eks-ku'za v bl), a. 

Pardonable. 
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*Ex-cu-sa-ble-ness (gks-ku'za- 
H>l-n£s), n. Pardonableness. 

*Ex-cu-sa-tor-y (eks-ku'za x tur- 
re), a. Pleading excuse. 

Ex-cuse (£ks-kuse')> n. That 
which pardons ; plea offered for 
neglect of duty. 

Ex-cuse (^ks-kuze')^ v. t. To ex- 
tenuate by apology ; to free from 
obligation ; to remit ; to pardon, 
to exempt. 

*Ex-cu'sing, p. prs. 

*Ex-e-cra-ble (ek'se r kra-bl), a. 
Hateful, detestable. [221-7.] 

Ex-e-cra-bly (ek'se v kra-ble), ad. 
Cursedly, abominably. 

Ex-e-crate (eVse'krate), v. t. To 
curse; to imprecate ill upon. 

*Ex'e v cra-ting, p. prs. 

Ex-e-cra-tion ( x ek-se-kra'shun), 
n. Curse, imprecation of evil. 

Ex-e-cute (£k'se'kiite), v. t. To 
carry into effect ; to perform ; to 
complete ; to put to death. [67-1.] 

Ex'e x cu-ting, p. prs. 

Ex-e-cu-ter ( x £ks-se-ku/ttir), n 
One who executes. 

Ex-e-cu-tion ( x ek-se-ku'shun), n. 
Performance ; seizure ; death in- 
flicted by forms of law. [277-9.] 
[105-15.] 

*Ex-e-cu-tion-er fe'k-se-ku/- 
shun^ur), n. One who puts to 
death by law. 

Ex-ec-u-tive (egz-ek'uHiv), a. 
Having the quality of carrying 
into effect; active; having the 
power to act: — n., the person or 
power that executes the law. 

*Ex-ec-u-tor (egz-3k'u v t&r), n. 
One who is intrusted to carry out 
the will of a testator. 

Ex-ec-u-tor-ship (e^gz-e^k'n-tur- 
^shlp), n. The office of an 
executor. 

*Ex-ec-tj-tor-y (Sgz-Sk'uHur-re), 
a. Performing official duties. 

*Ex-ec-u-trix (egz-£k'u. x triks), n. 
A female executor. 

Ex-ec'u x trix-es, n.pl. 



*Ex-e-get-ic fegz-e-jetlk), a. 

Explanatory. 
Ex-em-plar (%z-3ui'plar), n. A 

pattern, an example. [67-27.] 
*Ex-em-pla-ri-ly (egz-£ni'plaYe- 

le), ad. In an exemplary manner. 
-Ex-em-pla-ry (egz'em A pla-re), a. 

Worthy of imitation ; serving to 

give warning to others. 
*Ex-em-pli-fi-ca-tion (egz^m- 

ple-fe-ka'shun), n. A copy; an 

illustration by example. [49.] 
Ex-em-pli-fy (egz-em'pleYl), v. t. 

[prs. t. 3, EXEMPLIFIES.] To 

illustrate by example; to copy. 
[198-23.] 

*Ex-em'pli n fi-ed, p. prf, 

Ex-empt (3gz-emf), v. t. To privi- 
lege ; to grant immunity from ; 
to free from [220-16] :— a., free 
by privilege ; not liable to ; clear 
of. [280-17.] 

*Ex-emp-tion (egz-eWshun), n. 
Immunity, privilege. 

*Ex-e-qua-tor feks-e-kwa'tur), n. 
A written recognition of a consul. 

*Ex-e-quies (^ks'e^kwlz^n.jo/. Fu- 
neral ceremonies ; obsequies. 

Ex-er-cise (eks'eVslze), n. Labor 
of the body ; habitual use ; task ; 
practice; performance [186] : — 
v. t., to employ; to train by use; 
to task; to practice or usa 

*Ex'er n ci-sing, p. prs. 

Ex-ert (£gz-ert'), v. t. To use 
with an effort ; to put forth. 
[134-24.] [314-14.] , 

*Ex-er-tion (egz-er'shun), n. The 
act of exerting ; effort. [54-14.] 
[317-1.] 

^Ex-fo-li-ate (Sks-fo'le^ate), v. i. 
To shell off; to peel off. 

Ex-fo'li x a-ting, p. prs. 

*Ex-fo-li-a-tion (£ks v f6-le-a'- 
shiin), n. A scaling off. 

*Ex-ha-la-ble (£gz-ha'la N bl), a. 
Capable of being exhaled. 

-Ex-ba-la-tion ( x £ks-ha-la'shun), 
n. That which is exhaled; evap- 
oration, vapor. 



EXI 



EXO 

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-p6und — th'm, this. 



EXP 



Ex-hale (egz-hale')> v. t. To 

send out vapors : — v. i., to emit ; 

to fly off, as vapor. [25-6.] 
Ex-ha'ling, p. prs. 
Ex-hale-ment (egz-hale'ment), n. 

Matter exhaled, vapor. 
Ex-haust (egz-awsf), v. t. To 

drain ; to diminish ; to draw out, 

to empty. [64.] f 
*Ex-haus-ti-ble (egz-awst'e^bl), 

a. Capable of being exhausted. 
Ex-haus-tion (^gz-aws'tshun), n. 

The act of exhausting; state of 

being exhausted. 
Ex-haust-less (£gz-awst'les), a. 

Inexhaustible. 
Ex-hib-it (egz-lblt), v. t. To dis- 
play; to show; to offer. 
Ex-hib-it-er (egz-lblt x ur), n. 

One who exhibits. 
*Ex-hi-bi-tion ('eks-e-blsh'un), 

n. The act of exhibiting ; dis 

play; public show; an allowance. 
*Ex-hil-a-rate (egz-11'aVate), v. t. 

To enliven ; to make cheerful. 
Ex-hil'a v ra-ting, p. prs. 
Ex-hil-a-ra-tion (egzll-a-ra' 

shun), n. The act of making 

gay; buoyancy; hilarity. 
Ex-hort (egz-6rt'), v. t. To in 

cite to good; to persuade, f 
Ex-hor-ta-tion ( N egs-6r-ta'shun), 

n. The act of exhorting; in- 
citement to good; advice. [308-8.] 
*Ex-hor-ta-tive (egz-6r'ta v tiv), 

a. Containing exhortation. 
*Ex-hor-ta-tor-y (egz-dr'taHur- 

re), a. Tending to exhort. 
Ex-hort-er (egz-hdrt'ur), n. One 

who exhorts. 
*Ex-HiJ-MA-TiON( N eks-u-ma'shun), 

n. The act of disinterring. 
Ex-hume (e'ks-ume'), v. t. To un- 

bury; to disinter. 
Ex-hu'ming, p. prs. 
Ex-i-gence (eVse^jense), ) 

*Ex-i-gen-cy (ek'sejIn-seO, J n * 

Sudden occasion ; emergency ; 

pressing necessity ; demand. 

[320-14.] 



ExVgen-ces, ) j 

*EX'I V GEN-CIES, J n% P L 

Ex-i-gent (ekWjent), a. Press 
ing; requiring immediate ac- 
tion. [265-23.] 

Ex-ile (Iks'ile), n. Banishment; 
a person banished. [221-15.] 

Ex-ile (eg-zile' or eks-ile'), v. t. 
To banish; to drive from a 
country ; to expatriate. 

*Ex-i'ling, p. prs. 

Ex-ist (eg-zisf), v. i. To be ; to 
have existence ; to derive support. 

*Ex-ist-ence (eg-zist'e'nse), n. 
State of being; a being; dura- 
tion. [136-34.] 

Ex-iST-EXT(^g-zist / ent),a. In being. 

Ex-it (eks'it), n. Departure ; 
death. [217.] 

*Ex-o-dus (£ks'6 v dus), n. De 
parture ; the second book of 
Moses. 

Ex-on-er-ate (egz-&n'er x ate), v. t. 
To unload, disburden ; to clear ; 
to exculpate, to absolve. 

-Ex-on'er'a-ting, p. prs. 

Ex-on-er-a-tion (egz^6n-er-a/ 
shun), n. The act of disburden 
ing ; a freeing from a charge. 

*Ex-o-ra-ble (eks'd x ra-bl), a. To 
be moved by entreaty. 

*Ex-OR-Bi-TANCE(egz-or'be x tanse), 
n. Enormity; an extravagant 
demand. 

Ex-or-bi-tant (egz-6r'beHant), a. 
Enormous, excessive. [221-9.] 

Ex-or-cise (eks'6r N size), v. t. To 
expel evil spirits by the use of 
some holy name. 

*Ex'or x ci-sing, p. prs. 

*Ex-or-cism (eks'6r x sizm), n. The 
expulsion of evil spirits. 

Ex-or-di-al (egs-6r'de y al), a. In- 
troductory. 

Ex-or-di-um (Sgs-dr'de^um), n. A 
formal preface ; an introduction. 

ex-or;di;a, j n L 

Ex-OR'dIUMS, J r 

*Ex-os-se-ous (egz-osh'e'us), a. 
Wanting bones ; boneless. 



*Ex-ot-ic (egz-ot'ik), a. Foreign; 
not produced in our own country : 
— n. , a foreign plant. 

Ex-paxd (eks-pand'), v. t. To 
spread ; to lay open ; to dilate. 
[32-26.] 

*Ex-panse (eks-panse'), n. A 
wide extent ; the firmament. 
[98-1.] [183-28.] 

*Ex-pan-si-bil-i-ty (eksY&n-se- 
bil'le N te),«. Capacity of extension. 

Ex-pan-si-ble (eks-pan'se N bl), a. 
Capable of expansion. 

Ex-pan-sion (eks-pan'shun), n.The 
act of spreading out ; extent ; 
inflation of currency. [289-9.] 

Ex-pan-sive (eks-pan'siv), a. 
Having the power to expand. 

*Ex-pa-ti-ate (£ks-pa/she x ate), 
v. t. To range at large ; to en- 
large upon in language. [102^-39.] 

Ex-pa'ti n a-ting, p. prs. 

Ex-pa-tri-ate (eks-pa'tre x ate), v.t. 
To banish from one's country. 

Ex-pa'tri\l-ting, p. prs. 

*Ex-pa-tri-a-tion (Iks^pa-tre-a'- 
shun), n. Removal from one's 
country ; exile, banishment. 

Ex-pect (eks-pekf), v. t. To an- 
ticipate ; to wait for. 

*Ex-pect-ance (£ks-pekt'anse), 

*Ex-pect-an-cy (£ks-pekt'an x se), 
n. The act or state of expect- 
ing; hope. 

*Ex-pect-ant (eks-peld/ant), a. 
Waiting in expectation : — n., one 
who waits in expectation. 

Ex-PECT-A-Tioxfeks-pekt-a'shun), 
n. The act or state of expecting ; 
thing expected ; hope. [145-20.] 

-Ex-PEC-TO-RANT(eks-pekWrant) 
n. A medicine promoting expecto- 
ration: — a. causing expectoration. 

Ex-pec-to-rate (eks-pek't6Yate), 
v. t. To eject from the lungs. 

! *Ex-pec'to^ra-tixg, p. prs. 

Ex-pec-to-ra-tion (eks x pek-t6- 
ra'shun), n. The act of dis- 
charging from the lungs ; matter 
so discharged. 

1S9 



EXP 



Fite, far, fill, fat- 



EXP 

-me, ine't — pine, pin- 



-n6, move, 



EXP 



Ex-pec-to-ra-tive (^ks-pSk'ti-ra- 
v tiv), a. Promoting expectoration. 

Ex-pe-di-ence (£ks-pe'de x ense), 

Ex-pe-di-en-cy (e^ks-pe'de'en-s^), 
n. Fitness ; propriety; advan- 
tage; use. 

Ex-pe'di^en-ces, \ ? 

*Ex-pe'di v en-cies, J n ' pc ' 

Ex-pe-di-ent (Sks-pe'de^nt), a. 
Eit, suitable, proper, useful : 
that which helps forward ; means 
to an end; device. [202-17.] 

*Ex-pe-di-ent-ly (^ks-p^'de^nt 
le), ad. Fitly, suitably, conve- 
niently. 

Ex-pe-dite (£ks'pe x dlte), v. t. To 
facilitate; to hasten; to render 
easy. 

*Ex'pe v di-ting, p. prs. 

Ex-pa-DiTE-LY (eks'peMlte-le), ad, 
With quickness or despatch. 

Ex-pe-di-tion feks-pe-dish'un), n. 
Speed, activity; a military or 
naval enterprise. 

Ex-PE-Di-Tious( v ^ks-pe-dlsh'us),a. 
Prompt, speedy, quick, swift. 

*Ex-PE-DI-TIOUS-LY fekS-pC- 

dlsh , us x le),oo?.Speedily,promptly. 
Ex-pel (£ks-peT), v. t. To drive 

out; to banish, (ap.p. — from.) 

[65-24.] 
Ex-pel'ling, p. prs. 
*Ex-pell'ed, p. prf. 
Ex-pend (e'ks-pe'nd'), v. t. To lay 

out; to spend; to waste. 
*Ex-pen-di-ture (e'ks-peVde- 

N tshure), n, Amount expended ; 

the cost. 
Ex-pense (£ks-pense'), ». Cost, 

charges. [384.] 
*Ex-pense-less (e'ks-pense'les), a. 

Without cost. 
Ex-pen-sive (Sks-pen'slv), a. Ex- 
travagant ; given to expense ; 

costly, high-priced. 
Ex-pen-sive-ly (eks-peVslv^le), 

ad. With great expense. 
Ex-pen-sive-ness (e'ks-pen'siv- 

Ws), n. Extravagance; cost- 
liness. 
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*Ex-pe-ri-ence (eks-pe're^nse),«. 
Practice ; frequent trial ; knowl- 
edge gained by trial [247-12] 
[82-18] : — v. t., to practice ; to 
know by practice. [358-15.] 
[81-31.] 

*Ex-pe'ri^en-cing, p. prs. 

Ex-per-i-ment (£ks-per'e x ment), n. 
Trial of any thing, test; an act 
to prove some truth [230-28] 
[50-35] : — v. t., to make ex- 
periment. 

Ex-per-i-ment-al (eWpe'r-e- 

m^nt'al), a. Pertaining to ex- 
periment; based on experiment. 

*Ex-per-i-ment-al-ly (eks x per-e- 
ment'arie), ad. By experience. 

Ex-pert (eks-perf), a. Skilful: 
ready, dexterous, (ap. p. — in 
before an active participle, at 
before a noun.) [314-6.] 

Ex-pert-ly (eks-plrt'le), ad. In 
a skilful, ready manner. 

Ex-pert-ness (eks-pe'rt'n^s), n. 
Skill, dexterity, readiness. 

*Ex-pi-a-ble (eks'pe x a-bl), a. 
Capable of being expiated. 

Ex-pi-ate (eks'pe x ate), v. t. To 
atone for; to make reparation. 

^Ex'pi^a-ting, p. prs. 

Ex-pi-a-tion ( N £ks-pe-a'shun), n. 
The act of expiating or atoning 
for crime. 

*Ex-pi-a-tor-y (eks'pe-a x tur-re or 
^ks-pe-a'tur-re), a. Relating to 
expiation. 

*Ex-pi-ra-tion (^ks-pe-ra'shun), 
n. Respiration ; end ; death ; 
evaporation ; vapor. 

Ex-pire (§ks-pire'), v. t. To ex- 
hale ; to breathe out: — v. i., to 
die ; to breathe the last ; to come 
to an end. 

Ex-pir'ing, p. prs. 

Ex-plain (Iks-plane'), *>. t. To 
make plain ; to illustrate ; to 
clear up. [57.] 

Ex-plain-a-ble (eks-plane'a v bl), 
a. Capable of being explained ; 
definable; explicable. j 



*Ex-pla-na-tion feks-pla-na'- 
shun), n. The act of explaining 
or interpreting; illustration; 
sense explained, f 

*Ex-PLAN-A-TOR-Y(eks-plan'a > tur- 
re), a. Containing explanation. 

Ex-ple-tive (6ks'ple x tlv), n. A 
word not necessary to the sense, 
but used merely to fill a space. 

*Ex-ple-tor-y (eks'ple v tur-re), a. 
Filling up. [Explainable. 

Ex-pli-ca-ble (e'ks'ple'ka-bl), a. 

Ex-pli-cate (eks'ple v kate),v. t. To 
unfold ; to explain ; to show. 

*Ex'pli v ca-ting, p. prs. 

Ex-pli-ca-tion (Mks-ple-ka'shun), 
n. The act of unfolding or ex- 
plaining ; interpretation. 

Ex-pli-ca-tive (e'ks'pl^ka-tiv), a. 
Tending to explain. 

Ex-pli-cit (eks-plis'slt), a. Plain, 
direct, clear. 

*Ex-pli-cit-ly (Sks-plls'sltMe), 
ad. Plainly, directly. 

Ex-plic-it-ness (eks-pl!s'sit x n§s), 
n. The state of being explicit. 

Ex-plode (^ks-pl6de'), v. t. To 
drive out; to discard: — v. i., to 
make an explosion ; to burst. 

*Ex-plo'ding, p. prs. 

*Ex-ploit (eks-pl6it'), n. An 
achievement; a successful at- 
tempt ; a great deed. [68-25.] 

Ex-plo-ra-tion ( v £ks-pl6-ra'shun) 
n. Search, examination. 

*Ex-plor-a-tor-y (e'ks-pl&r'aHur- 
re), a. Searching, examining. 

Ex-plore (e'ks-plore'), v. t. To 
search into; to examine by trial. 

Ex-plor'ing, p. prs. 

Ex-plo-sion (£ks-pld'zhun), n. 
The act of exploding ; a sudden, 
loud discharge ; displosion. 

*Ex-plo-sive (e'ks-plo'siv), a. 
Driving out with noise and vio- 
lence; causing explosion. 

*Ex-po-nent (e'ks-po'ne'nt), n. A 
figure indicating the power; one 
who, or that which, stands as an 
index or representative. 



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EXT 



Ex-port (5ks'p6rt), n. A com- 
modity sent out of a country. 

Ex-port (eks-p6rf), v. t. To carry 
out of a country. 

*Ex-port-a-ble (eks-p&rt r a N bl), a. 
Capable of being exported. 

Ex-PORT-A-TiON( N eks-p6rt-a'shun), 
*?. The act or practice of carry- 
ing merchandise into other 
countries. 

Ex-pose (^ks-p6ze*'), v. t. To lay 
open ; to make liable to ; to dis- 
close ; to put in danger, (ap. p. 
—to.) [189-13.] 

*Ex-po'sing, p. prs. 

*Ex-po-se ( v eks-p6-za'), n. An 
exposition; a formal explanation. 

*Ex-po-si-tion (^eks-p&-zlsh'un), 
n. An explanation, interpretation. 

Ex-pos-i-tive (eks-pSz'eHlv), 

*Ex-pos-i-tor-y (eks-p6z'e r tur-re) 
a. Explanatory. 

*Ex-pos-i-tor (eks-p&z'eHtir), n. 
One who explains ; an interpreter. 

Ex-pos-tu-late (eks-p6s'tshu- 
N late), v. i. To debate; to re- 
monstrate earnestly. [226-18.] 

Ex-pos'tu^la-ting, p. prs. 

Ex-pos-tu-la-tion (eks x p6s-tshu- 
la'shun), n. Debate; discussion 
without anger. 

*Ex-pos-tu-la-tor-y (eks-p&s'tu- 
la N tur-re), a. Containing expos- 
tulation. 

Ex-po-sure (eks-p&'zhur), n. The 
act of exposing; the state of be- 
ing exposed ; danger ; situation 
with respect to danger. 

Ex-pouni> (eks-p6und'), v. t. To 
clear ; to explain ; to interpret. 

Ex-pound-er (e'ks-pdund'ur), n. 
One who explains ; an interpreter. 

Ex-press (eks-preV), v. t. To 
represent; to utter, declare; to 
squeeze out : — a., resembling, 
exactly alike; clear, plain; for 
a particular end : — »., a mes- 
senger sent on purpose; a mes- 
sage sent. 

*Ex-press'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 



*Ex-pres-si-ble (eks-pres'se y bl), 

a. Capable of being expressed. 
Ex-pres-sion (eks-pr£sh'un), n. 

The act or power of representing ; 

a phrase; mode of speech; the 

act of squeezing or forcing out ; 

appearance of the countenance. 

[122-10.] [297-24.] 
Ex-pres-sive (^ks-pres'siv), a. 

Serving to express ; emphatical. 

(ap. p. — of.) 
Ex-pres-sive-ly (eks-pres'slv^le), 

ad. In an expressive manner. 
Ex-pres-sive-ness (eks-pres'slv- 

N nes), 7i. The power of expression. 
Ex-press-ly (eks-preVle), ad. In 

direct terms ; plainly. 
*Ex-pugn (6ks-pune'), v. t. To 

conquer ; to take by assault. 
*Ex-pug-na-tion ( v eks-pug-na'- 

shun), n. Act of taking by 

assault. 
Ex-pul-sion (eks-pul'shun), n. 

The act of expelling; ejection. 
Ex-pul-sive (eks-pul'slv), a. 

Having the power of expulsion. 
Ex-punge (eks-punje'), v. U To 

blot or rub out ; to efface. 
*Ex-pun'ging, p. prs. 
Ex-pur-gate (eks-pur'gate or 

eks'pur N gate), v. U To cleanse ; 

to purify. 
Ex-pur' gating, p. prs. 
Ex-pur-ga-tion feks-pur-ga'- 

shun), n. Act of cleansing ; 

purification. 
*Ex-pur-ga-tor-y (e'ks-pur'ga- 

Hur-re), a. Cleansing; purifying. 
Ex-qui-site (§ks'kwe x zlt), a. Ex- 
cellent; complete; nice; refined 

[84-27] [273-3]:— n., a dandy. 
*Ex-qui-site-ly (eks'kweMt-le), 

ad. Perfectly, consummately. 
Ex-Qui-siTE-NESS(eks , kweMt-nes), 

n. Nicety, perfection. 
*Ex-sic-cant (ek-sik'kant), a. 

Drying. 
Ex-sic-cate (£k-sik'kate or Sks'- 

slk'kate), v. t. To dry. 
Ex-sic'ca x ting, p. prs. 



Ex-suc-tion (ek-suk'shun), n. The 

act of sucking out. 
Ex-sude. See exude. 
Ex-ta-sy. See ecstasy. 
Ex-tant (eks'tant or e'ks-tant' ), a. 

Standing out to view; now in 

being. 
Ex-tem-po-ral (eks-tem'p6-ral), 

a. Extemporary. 
*Ex-tem-po-ra-ne-ous (eksHem- 

po-ra'ne^us), a. Extemporary. 
Ex-tem-po-ra-ry (eks-tern'p6Ya- 

re), a. Uttered or performed 

without previous study or pre- 
meditation. 
*Ex-tem-po-re (eks-tem / p6Ve), ad. 

Without premeditation. 
*Ex-tem-po-rize (eks-tem'p6Ylze) 

v. i. To speak extempore, or 

without premeditation. 
Ex-tem'po x ri-zing, p. prs. 
Ex-tend (eks-tSnd'), v. t. To 

stretch out; to enlarge; to in- 
crease ; to expand. 
*Ex-tend-i-ble (eks-tend'e'bl), ) 
*Ex-ten-si-ble (eks-ten'se x bl), j 

a. Capable of being extended. 
Ex-ten-sion (Sks-ten'shun), n. 

The act of extending; state of 

being extended ; expansion. 
Ex-ten-sive (eks-ten'slv), a.Wide, 

large ; of great extent. 
Ex-ten-sive-ly (eks-ten'slv N le), 

ad. Widely, largely. 
*Ex-ten-sive-ness (eks-ten'slv- 

Yies), n. Largeness, wideness. 
Ex-tent (eks-tent'), n. Space or 

degree ; bulk ; compass. 
Ex-ten-u-ate (e'ks-teVu'ate), v. t. 

To lessen ; to palliate. 
*Ex-ten'u'a-ting, p. prs. 
Ex-ten-u-a-tion (eksHen-u-a'- 

shun), n m Palliation; mitiga- 
tion. [340-12.] 
*Ex-te-ri-or (eks-te'reMr), a. 

Outward, external : — n. f outward 

appearance. 
Ex-ter-mi-nate (eks-ter'me r nate), 

v. t. To root out; to destroy. 

Ex-TER'mI X NA-TING, p. prs. 

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EXT 



EXT 

Flte, far, fS.ll, fat — me, rn^t — pine, pin — n6, move, 



EXU 



Ex-ter-mi-na-tion (SksHer-me- 
na'shun), n. Destruction, ex- 
tirpation. 

Ex-ter-mi-na-tor (Sks-teYm^na- 
ttir), n. One who exterminates. 

*Ex-ter-mi-na-tor-y (e'ks-teVme- 
na'tur-re), a. Tending to exter- 
mination ; destroying. 

Ex-tern (e'ks-te'rn'), a. External, 
outward, exterior. 

Ex-ter-nal (6ks-teVnal), a. Out- 
ward; visible: — opposed to in- 
ternal. 

*Ex-ter-nal-ly (Sks-ter'naHe), 
ad. Outwardly. 

Ex-ter'nals, n. pi. Outward forms 
or appendages. 

*Ex-tinct (6ks-tlngkf), «. Ex- 
tinguished, put out; abolished. 

*Ex-tinc-tion (e : ks-tingk'shun), n. 
The act of quenching ; the state 
of being quenched ; destruction ; 
suppression. [133-10.] 

Ex-tin-guish (e : ks-ting / gwish), v. t. 
[prs. t. 3, extinguishes.] To 
put out ; to quench ; to destroy. 
[125.] [177.] 

*Ex-tin-guish-a-ble (£ks-ting'- 
gwish x a-bl), a. Capable of being 
extinguished. 

Ex-tin-guish-er (£ks-tlng'gwish 
x ur), n. The person who, or the 
thing which, extinguishes. 

Ex-tin-guish-ment (£ks-tlng'- 
gwlsh N m^nt), n. Extinction, sup- 
pression; abolition, destruction. 

Ex-tir-pate (e'ks-teVpate or §ks'- 
ter v pate), v. t. To root out; to 
destroy utterly ; to eradicate; to 
annihilate. [262-9.] 

#Ex'tir v pa-ting, p. pre. 

Ex-tir-pa-tion flks-te'r-pa'shtin), 
n. Destruction, etadication. 

*Ex-tir-pa-tor (£ks-teVpa v tur or 
6ks'teVpa-tur), n. One who 
extirpates. 

*Ex-tol (eks-t61'), v. t. To mag- 
nify, praise, celebrate. 

*Ex-tol'ling, p. prs. 

*Ex-toll'ed, p. prf. 
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Ex-tort (e'ks-tSrt'), v. t. To draw 
by force ; to wrest ; to gain by 
violence; to exact: — v. i., to 
practice oppression. [246-5.] 

*Ex-tor-tion (§ks-t6Vshun), n. 
The act of gaining by violence ; 
oppression. 

*Ex-tor-tion-a-ry (e'ks-tSr'shun- 
v a-re), a. Partaking of extortion. 

Ex-tor-tion-ate (§ks-t6r'shunlt), 
a. Rapacious ; extortionary. 

Ex-tor-tion-er (^ks-t6r'shun r ur), 
n. One who practices extortion. 

Ex-tra (eks'tr&), a. Better than, 
over, above : verv excellent. 

Ex-tract (e'ks'trakt), n. A thing 
extracted; a quotation. [214-8.] 

*Ex-tract (Sks-traktf), v. t. To 
draw out of; to select. [78-23.] 

*Ex-trac-tion (e'ks-trak'shun), n. 
The act of drawing out; lineage, 
descent. 

Ex-trac-tive (§ks-trak'tiv), a. 
Tending to extract. 

*Ex-tra-di-tion ( x £ks-tra-dlsh'- 
un), n. Delivery of an accused 
person by one government to 
another having jurisdiction of 
the crime alleged. 

*Ex-tra-ne-ous (eks-tra'neNis), a. 
Belonging to a different sub- 
stance; foreign; extrinsic. 

*Ex-traor-di-na-ries (fiks-troV- 
de v na-rlz), n. pi. Things un- 
common. 

*Ex-traor-di-na-ri-ly (Sks-troV- 
de v na-re'le), ad. Not commonly ; 
remarkably. 

Ex-traor-di-na-ri-ness (e'ks- 
trSr'de-na-reWs), n. Uncom- 
monness ; remarkableness. 

*Ex-traor-di- na-ry (e'ks-trSr'de- 
r na-re), a. Different from com- 
mon order and method ; uncom- 
mon, remarkable, eminent. 

*Ex-trav-a-gance (e^ks-trav'a- 
v ganse), n. Irregularity ; wild- 
ness; waste; vain and super- 
fluous expense ; prodigality. 
[384-11.] 



Ex-TRAV-A-GANT(eks-trav'aVant), 
a. Excessive; irregular; waste- 
ful. [99-10.] [198-17.] 

Ex-trav-a-gant-ly (e'ks-trav'a- 
N gant-le), ad. In an extrava- 
gant manner; wastefully. 

*Ex-trav-a-sa-ted (eks-trav'a- 
^sa-te'd), a. Forced out of the 
proper containing vessels or ducts. 

Ex-tra- VA-SA-TiON(^ksHra-va-sa'- 
shun), n. The act of forcing out 
of the proper containing vessels 
or ducts. 

*Ex-treme (§ks-treme')> «. Great- 
est, of the highest degree; last; 
utmost; rigorous: — n., utmost 
point; highest degree. [360-12.] 

Ex-treme-ly (e'ks-treme'le), ad. 
In the utmost degree. 

Ex-trem-i-ty (Sks-trem'eHe), n. 
The utmost point ; emergency ; 
necessity; rigor; distress; end; 
termination. [38-22.] 

*Ex-trem'i v ties, n. pi. 

*Ex-tri-ca-ble (&ks'tre v ka-bl), a. 
Capable of being extricated. 

Ex-tri-cate (e'ks'tre^kate), v. t. 
To free from embarrassment; to 
set free ; to disentangle. [125-1.] 

*Ex'tri\ja-ting, p. prs. 

*Ex-tri-ca-tion ( x £ks-tr£-ka f - 
shun), n. The act of disen- 
tangling. 

Ex-trin-sic (eks-trin'slk), 

Ex-trin-si-cal (Sks-trin'se'kal), J 
a. External, outward,extraneous. 

*Ex-trin-si-cal-ly (Sks-trln'se- 
N kal-le), ad. From without; ex- 
ternally. 

Ex-trude (Sks-trSSd'), v. t. To 
thrust out; to drive out; to 
expel. 

Ex-tru'ding, p. prs. 

Ex-tru-sion (£ks-tro6'zhtin), n. 
The act of thrusting or driv- 
ing out. 

Ex-u-ber-ance (Sgz-u'beVanse), 

*Ex-tj-ber-an-cy (e'gz-u-beV-an- 
x se), a. Overgrowth, superfluous 
abundance; plenty. [237-22.] 



EXU 



EYE 
nSr, nSt— tube, tub, bull— 611- 



-pSund — thm, this. 



EYR 



Ex-tj-ber-ant (egz-u'beYant), a. 
Abounding in the utmost degree, 
luxuriant; plenteous. 

Ex-u-BER-ANT-LY (egz-u'beYant- 
le), ad. Abundantly. [28-31.] 

Ex-u-da-tion (^s-u-da'shtin), n. 
The act of exuding; sweat. 

Ex-ude ($ks-ude f ), v. i. To sweat 
out ; to issue by sweat. [82-12.] 

*Ex-tt'ding, p. prs. 

Ex-ul-cer-ate (e'gz-ul'seVate), 
v. t. To make ulcerous ; to cor- 
rode; to fret: — v. i., to become 
ulcerous. 

*Ex-UL'cER^A-TING, p. pr8. 

Ex-ult (egz-ultf), v. i. To rejoice 
greatly; to triumph. [26-12.] 

Ex-ult-ant (egz-tilt'ant), a. Tri- 
umphant; rejoicing. 

Ex-ul-ta-tion (^gz-ul-ta'shun), n. 
Joy, triumph, delight. [315-9.] 

Ex-tjlt-ing-ly (egz-ult'ingle), ad. 
Triumphantly, joyfully. [52-20.] 

*Ex-us-tion (egz-us'tshun), n. 
The act of burning up. 



*Ex-tj-vi-.e (egz-u've'e), n. Cast 

skin or shells ; organic remains. 
*Ey-as (i'as), n. A young hawk. 
Eye (i), n. The organ of vision or 

sight; aspect; regard; a small 

hole ; the bud of a plant : — v. t., to 

watch, to keep in view, to observe. 
*Ey'ing, p. prs. 
Eye-ball (i'bawl), n. The ball 

of the eye. 
*Eye-brow (1'brSu), n. The hairy 

arch over the eye. 
Eye-lash (i'lash), n. Hair on 

the edge of the eyelid. 
Eye-lash'es, n. pi. 
Eye-less (i'les), a. Without eyes, 

sightless. 
Eye-let (i'let), n. A hole through 

which light may enter ; a small 

hole for cord. 
Eye-lid (1'lld), n. The membrane 

that shuts over the eye. 
*Eye-ser-vant (i^ser-vant), n. A 

servant who works only while 

watched. 



*Eye-ser-vice (l' N ser-vls), n. Ser- 
vice performed under inspection. 
Eye-shot (i'sh6t), n. Sight, glance. 
EYE-siGHT(i / site),n. Sight of the eye. 
*Eye-sore (i's6re), n. Something 

offensive to the sight. 
Eye-stone (l'st6ne), n. A small 

stone used to clean the eye 

from dust. 
Eye-tooth (I'tbbth), n. The tooth 

in the upper jaw next the 

grinders or cheekteeth. 
Eye'teeth, n. pi. 
E ye-wa-ter (l /v wa-tur), n. A liquid 

prepared for diseased eyes. 
Eye-wit-ness (iSvitVies), n. Ona 

who testifies to facts seen with 

his own eyes. 
Eye'wit v ness-es, n. pi. 
*Eyre (are), n. The court of 

itinerant justices. 
*Ey-ry (a're or e're), n. The place 

where birds of prey build their 

nests ; an aerie. 
*Ey'ries, n. pi. 



FAB 

F(eT), n. The sixth letter and 
the fourth consonant is also 
a semi-vowel. The name is writ- 
ten Eff, and the plural Effs. As 
an abbreviation it most commonly 
represents fellow ; thus, F.R.S. 
stand for Fellow of the Royal So- 
ciety; furthermore, F.D. stand for 
Fidel Defensor [Defender of the 
Faith); and, in medical prescrip- 
tion s,F. or f. s. a. for fiat secundum 
artem [make according to art). 

*Fa-ba-ceous (fa-ba'shus), a. 
Having the nature of a bean. 

Fa-ble (fa'bl), n. A feigned story 
intended to enforce some moral 
precept; a fiction [336-26]: — v.i., 
to feign ; to tell falsehoods ; to lie. 

*Fa-bling, p. prs. 

Fa'bled, p. prf. : — a., celebrated 
in fables. 
N 



FAC 
Fab-ric (fab'rik), n. A building, 

an edifice; any manufactured 

article,as cloth. [58-28.] [200-19.] 
Fab-ri-cate (fabWkate), v. t. To 

build, construct; to forge; to 

devise falsely. 
*Fab'ri x ca-ting, p. prs. 
FAB-Ri-cA-TiON( v fab-re-ka'shun),n. 

The act of building ; construction; 

that which is constructed. 
Fab-ri-ca-tor (fab're v ka-tur), n. 

One who fabricates ; a builder. 
Fab't^lIst, n. A writer of fables. 
*Fab-u-lous (fab'u x lus), a. Full 

of fables; feigned; false. 
Fab-u-lous-ly (fab'u v lus-le), ad. 

In a fabulous manner. 
Fab-u-lous-ness (fab'u-lusWs), 

n. The quality of being fabulous. 
*Fa-cade (fa-sade' or fa-sad'), n. 

The front of a building. 
17 



FAC 

Face (fase), n. The visage, front, 
countenance ; appearance ; con- 
fidence; boldness : — v. i., to carry 
a false appearance ; to turn the 
face : — v. t., to meet in front ; to 
oppose ; to stand opposite to ; to 
cover. 

*Fa'cing, p. prs. : — n., an orna- 
mental covering. 

Face-less (fase'lSs), a. Without 
a face. 

*Fac-et (fas'St), n. A little face. 

*Fa-ce-ti-jb „ (fa-se'she'e), n. pi. 
Witticisms ; strokes of humor ; 
pleasantries. 

Fa-ce-tiofs (fa-se'shus), a. Gay ; 
full of pleasantry ; witty, lively. 

*Fa-ce-tious-ly (fa-se'shus v le), ad. 
Wittily, gayly, cheerfully. 

Fa-ce-tious-ness (fa-se'shusWs), 
n. Cheerful wit, mirth. 
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FAG 



Fate, far, fall, fat- 



FAI 

-me, met — pine, pin — n&, mSve, 



FAL 






*Fa-cial (fa'shai), a. Relating to 
the faee. 

*Fa-cile (fas'sil), a. Easy; pliant. 

*Fa-cil-i-tate (fa-sil'eHate), v, t 
To make easy ; to free from dif- 
ficulty. [237-12.] 

Fa-cii/i v ta-ting, p. prs. 

*Fa-cil-i-ty (fa-sll'eHe), n. Easi- 
ness; freedom from difficulty; 
readiness ; expertness. 

*Fa-cil'i\ties, n. pL 

Fac-Sim-i-le ( N fak-slm'e x le), 
An exact copy or likeness. 

Fact (fakt), n. Reality; deed; 
action. 

Fac-tion (fak'shun), n. A politi- 
cal party; tumult; discord. 
[203-14.] 

Fac-tious (fak'shus), a. Given 
to faction ; turbulent, seditious.f 

*Fac-tiotts-ly (fak'shusle), ad. 
In a dissensious manner. 

Fac-tious-ness (fak'shus^s), n. 
Inclination to form factions. 

*Fac-ti-tious (fak-tlsh'us), a. 
Artificial; made by art. 

Fac-tor (fak'tur), n. A merchant's 
agent ; a substitute ; a multi- 
plier or multiplicand. 

Fac-tor-age (fak'tur N aje), n. Com- 
mission allowed to a factor. 

Fac-tor-y (fak'turVe), n. A house 
or district inhabited by factors ; 
a body of factors ; a manufactory. 

*FAC'TOR y lES, n. pi. 

*Fac-to-tum (fak-t&'tum), n. A 
servant employed in all kinds of 
work ; an expert deputy. 

Fac-ul-ty (fak'uXte), n. Ability ; 
reason ; power ; privilege ; legal 
right; the officers of a college. 
[64-32.] [198-15.] 

^Fac'uiAties, n. pi. 

Fad-dle (fad'dl), v. i. To trifle. 

*Fad'dling, p. pr8. 

Fade, v. i. To lose color ; to die 
away gradually; to wither. 

F a'ding, p. prs. 

Fag, v. i. To grow weary : — v. t., to 

compel to drudge : — n., a drudge, 

194 



*Fag'ging, p. prs. 

Fag-ged (fagd), p. prf. 

Fag-End (fag-end'), n. The refuse 
part ; the end of a rope. 

*Fag-ot (fag'ut), n. A bundle of 
sticks for fuel or fortification. 

Fail (fale), v. i. To be deficient; 
to perish; to decay; to miss; to 
fall, short: — v. t., to desert; to 
disappoint ; to omit ; to be want- 
ing to : — n., omission, failure. 

Fail' in g, p. prs. : — n., deficiency ; 
lapse ; fault. 

*Fail-ure (fale'yur), n. Omis- 
sion ; deficiency ; slip ; neglect ; 
fault; bankruptcy. 

*Fain (fane), a. Glad, cheerful, 
merry : — ad., gladly. 

Faint (fant), v. i. To sink motion- 
less ; to grow feeble : — a., weary, 
languid ; wanting in strength or 
brightness ; depressed. 

Faint'ing, p. prs. : — n., a swoon. 

*Faint-he art-ed (fant-hart'ed), 
a. Cowardly, timid. 

Faint-ly (fant'le), ad. Feebly, 
languidly ; imperfectly. 

Faint-ness (fant'nes), n. Lan- 
gour, feebleness, want of vigor. 

Fair (fare), a. Beautiful; white; 
clear; favorable; pure; gentle; 
just ; mild ; equitable : — ad., civ- 
illy ; gently ; frankly ; openly : 
— n., a stated market: — n. pi., 
the female sex. 

Fair-ly (fare'le), ad. Beautifully; 
honestly ; justly ; ingenuously ; 
candidly ; favorably. 

Fair-ness (fare'nes), n. Beauty; 
candor; justice. 

Fair-spo-ken (fare'sp6 x kn), a. 
Civil in language ; courteous. 

Fai-ry (fa're), n. An elf; a fay; 
an enchantress : — a., belonging 
to fairies. [15-27.]f 

*Fai'ries, n. pi. 

Faith (f&th), n. Belief; whatever 
is believed; fidelity; honor; sin- 
cerity ; veracity ; promise given. 
[94-8.] [335-2.] 



Faith-ful (fa^'ful), a. Firm to 
truth or trust ; loyal ; honest. 

*Faith-ful-ly (fa^'turie), ad. 
With fidelity; sincerely,honestly. 

Faith-ful-ness (fa^'ful v nes), n. 
Honesty ; loyalty ; truth. 

Faith-less (fa^'lls), a. Without 
faith; disloyal; neglectful. 

*Faith-less-ness (fafA'leVne's), n. 
Treachery, perfidy ; unbelief. 

Fa-kir (fa'kur or fa'kur), n. In 
India, a wandering monk. 

*Fal-chion (fal'shun or fal'chun), 
n. A cimeter; a short, crooked 
sword. 

*Fal-con (faw'kn or fal'ktin), n. 
A hawk trained for sport. 

Fal-con-er (faw'kn^ur or fal'k&n- 
Mr), n. One who trains hawks. 

*Fal-con-ry (faw'kn're or fal'- 
k6nVe), n. The art of training 
hawks and hunting with them. 

Fall, v. i. [fell — fallen.] To 
drop from a higher place ; to de- 
cline; to sink; to apostatize; to 
decrease; to die; to ebb; to 
quarrel (out) (ap. p. — under 
disgrace, from trees, into pits, to 
work, upon enemies) : — n. y the 
act of dropping ; distance drop- 
ped; ruin; degradation; dimi- 
nution; steep descent; cataract; 
autumn ; cadence : — see fell. 

Fal-la-cious (fal-la'shus), a. De- 
ceitful; producing mistakes; not 
well founded. [346-18.] 

Fal-la-cious-ly (fal-la'shus^le), 
ad. In a deceitful manner. 

^Fal-la-cious-ness (fal-la'shus- 
x nes), n. Tendency to deceive. 

Fal-la-cy (fal'la v se), n. A de- 
ceptive argument; logical arti- 
fice. [93-20.] 
Fal'la^cies, n. pi. 

FALLEN, p. prf. of FALL. 

*Fal-li-bil-i-ty (Yal-le-bil'leHe), 
n. Liableness to be deceived. 

Fal-li-ble (fal'le'bl), a. Liable 
to deceive or to be deceived; 
frail; imperfect. 



FAM 



FAN 
nor, n&t — tube, tub, bull — 611 — pound — thin, THis. 



FAR 



FALL-ING-SlCK-NESS( X fal-ling-slk'- 

n£s), n. The epilepsy. 

Fal-low (farl6), a. Unploughed, 
uncultivated; unoccupied; pale 
red, yellow ; as fallow deer : — n., 
ground ploughed in order to be 
ploughed again; ground lying 
at rest : — v. i., to plough without 
sowing. 

False, a. Not true ; treacherous ; 
counterfeit, spurious; hypocriti- 
cal; dishonest. 

False-hood (false'hud), n. Want 
of truth ; a false assertion. 
p^~ A falsehood is an un- 
truth told without, and a lie 
an untruth told with, deceit- 
ful intention. 

False-ly (false'l&), ad. Errone- 
ously; treacherously. 

False-ness (false'nes), n. Want 
of truth ; duplicity, deceit. 

Fal-si-fi-ca-tion ( x fal-se-fe-ka'- 
shiin), n. The act of counter- 
feiting; falsehood. 

*Fal-si-fi-er (falWfi-ur), n. 
One who falsifies. 

Fal-si-fy (fal'se v fl), v. t. [pre. t. 3, 
falsifies.] To counterfeit; to 
forge ; to make or prove false : — 
v. i., to utter falsehoods. 

*Fal'si v fi-ed, p. prf. 

Fal-si-ty (fal'seHe), n. An error; 
a falsehood ; a falsification. 

*Fal'si v ties, n. pi. 

Fal-ter (fal'tur), v. i. To hesitate 
in the utterance of words; to 
fail; to waver; to be unsteady. 
[73-9.] [303-12.] 

FAL-TER-iNG-LY(fal'tur'ing-le),ad. 
With hesitation or difficulty. 

Fame, n. Celebrity, renown; fa- 
vorable report; rumor. [61-32.] 

Fa-med (famd), a. Famous. 

Fa-mil-iar (fa-mll'yar), a. Do- 
mestic ; affable ; well known ; 
accustomed [ap. p. — a thing is 
familiar to us, we with it) [137-7] 
[163-12] : — n.j an intimate ac- 
quaintance. 



*Fa-mil-tar-i-ty ffa-mil-yar'e- 
x te), n. Acquaintance ; easy in- 
tercourse; intimacy. [381-6.] 

*Fa-mil-iar-ize (fa-niil , yar x ize), 
v. t. To make intimate; to ac- 
custom. [159-5.] [165-3.] 

Fa-mil'iarVzing, p. prs. 

Fa-mil-iar-ly (fa-mll'yar-le), ad. 
Intimately, without formality. 

Fam-i-ly (fam'e^le), n. A house- 
hold ; a race ; a tribe ; lineage. 

*Fam'i n lies, n. pi. 

Fam-ine (fam'in), n. Scarcity of 
food ; dearth. 

Fam'Ish, v. t. [prs. t. 3, famish- 
es.] To kill with hunger; to 
starve : — v. i., to die of hunger. 

Fam-ish-ment (fam'ish^ment), n. 
Extreme hunger. 

Fa-mous (fa/mus), a. Renowned, 
celebrated, famed, illustrious. 

*Fa-mous-ly (fa/mus x le), ad. With 
celebrity or renown. 

Fan, n. An instrument which 
moves the air and cools the face; 
a machine to winnow grain, or 
make a draft in a furnace: — 
v. t., to cool with a fan ; to ven- 
tilate ; to winnow. [64-17.] 

*Fan'ning, p. prs. 

Fan-ned, p. prf. 

Fa-nat-ic (fa-nat'lk), a. Enthu- 
siastic ; extravagant in opinion : 
— «., an enthusiast, a visionary. 

Fa-nat-i-cal (fa-nat'e^kal), a. 
See fanatic. [53-13.] 

*FA-NAT-i-cAL-LY(fa-nat'e N kal-le), 
ad. In a fanatical manner, with 
enthusiasm. 

*Fa-nat-i-cism (fa-nat'e x slzni), n. 
Enthusiasm ; religious frenzy. 
[38-17.] 

Fan-ci-ful (fan'seYul), a. Im- 
aginative; whimsical. 

*Fan-ci-ful-ly (fan'se v fdl-le), ad. 
In a fanciful manner. 

Fan-ci-ful-ness (fan'se^ful-ne's), 
n. The quality of being fanciful. 

Fan-cy (f&n'se), n. Imagination ; 
an inclination ; caprice ; an 



idle scheme; freak [144-37]: — 
v. %., to imagine or believe : — 
v. t., to portray in the mind; to 
be pleased with ; to conceive : — 
a., pleasing to the fancy. 

*Fan'cies, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Fan'ci-ed, p. prf. 

Fan-dan-go (fan-dang'g6), n. A 
lively Spanish dance. 

Fane, n. A temple ; a church. 

*FAN-FAR-o-NADE(f4n N far-6-nade r ) 
n.Bluster,a vain boast,ostentation. 

Fang, n. A long tusk or hooked 
tooth ; that part of a tooth con- 
tained within its bony socket. 

Fang-ed (fangd), a. Having fangs. 

*Fan-ion (fan'y&n), n. A small flag. 

*Fan-ta- si-ed (fan'ta x sid), a. 
Filled with fancies. 

Fan-tas-tic (fan-tas'tik), \ 

FAN-TAs-Ti-cAL(fan-tas , te N kal) J °" 
Irrational; imaginary; whimsi- 
cal. [120-22.] [305-5.] 

*Fan-tas-ti-cal-ly (fan-tas'te- 
x kal-le), ad. Capriciously; whim- 
sically. 

Fan-tas-ti-cal-ness (fan-tas'te- 
kai v nes)w.Whimsiealness,caprice. 

Fan-ta-sy. Now written fancy. 

*Fan'ta n sies, n. pi. 

Far, ad. [farther — farthest.] 
To great extent ; at a great dis- 
tance or height ; to a certain de- 
gree : — a. [farther — farthest, 
farmost, or farthermost], dis- 
tant, remote, {ap. p. — from.) 

Farce (farse), n. A ludicrous 
dramatic representation ; an idle 
amusement : — v. t., to swell out ; 
to stuff. 

*Far-ci-cal (far'se N kal), a. Be- 
longing to a farce ; ludicrous. 

Far'del, n. A bundle; a little 
pack; a burden. [170-28.] 

Fare, v. i. To be in a state good 
or bad; to feed; to eat; to be 
entertained; to go; to travel 
[73-31] : — n., price of passage in 
a vehicle ; food ; entertainment. 

Fa' ring, p. prs. 

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PAS 



FAT 
Fate, far, fill, fat— me, met— pine, pin- 



-n6, mSve, 



FAT 



Fare-well (fare'wel), n. Leave, 
departure, valediction: — a., val 
edictory; parting. 

Fare-well (fare-weT or fare'wSl), 
ad. Good-by; adieu. 

Fa-ri-na (fa-re'na), n. Flour, 
meal, starch, fecula. 

*Far-i-na-ceotjs ( x far-e-na'shus), 
a. Mealy, consisting of meal. 

Farm, n. Ground let to a tenant ; 
land occupied by a farmer: 
v. t., to let out to tenants; to 
cultivate land. 

Farm-er (farm'ur), n. One who 
cultivates ground,a husbandman 

F1/r6, n. A game of cards. 

*Far-ra-gi-nous (far-raj 'e^nus), a. 
Formed of different materials. 

Far-ra-go (far-ra'"g6), n. A med- 
ley ; a confused business. 

*Far-ra'goes, n. pi. 

*Far-ri-er (far're x ur), n. A shoer 
of horses ; a horse-doctor. 

Far-ri-er-y (far're-urVe), n. The 
art or skill of a farrier. 

Far-row (far'r6), n. A litter 
of .pigs. 

Far-ther (far'THur), a. [com. of 
far.] More remote; tending to 
greater distance : — ad., more re- 
motely; at a greater distance; 
moreover: — v. t., see further, 
which is the genuine word. 

Far-thest (far'THest), a. [sup. of 
far.] Most distant ; remotest : 
— ad., at the greatest distance. 

Far-thing (far'THing), n. The 
fourth part of a penny. 

*'Far-thin-gale (far'THlng x gal), n. 
A hoop, used to spread the 
petticoat. 

Fas-ci-cle (fasWkl), n. A bun- 
dle ; a florescence. 

Fas-ci-nate (fas'se x nate), v, t. 
To bewitch; to enchant; to 
charm. 

*Fas'ct x na-ting, p. pra. 

FAS-ci-NA-TioN( x fas-se-na'shun),n. 
A bewitching; enchantment; a 
charm. [143-27.] 
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*Fas-cine (fas-sene'), m A fagot 
(used in fortification). 

Fash-ion (fash'un), n. Form, state 
with regard to appearance ; cus- 
tom of numbers; mode; rank 
[284-12]:— v. t.,to form, to mould. 

Fash-ion-a-ble (fasVun^-bl), a. 
Approved by custom; made ac 
cording to fashion. 

Fash-ion-a-ble-ness (fash'un x a- 
bPnes), n. Conformity to custom. 

*Fash-ion-a-bly (fash'un x a-ble), 
ad. According to custom. 

Fast, v. i. To abstain from food : 
— n., abstinence from food: — a., 
firm, immovable; speedy, swift; 
reckless, prodigal : — ad., firmly, 
immovably ; closely ; swiftly. 

Fast-Day (fast' da), n. A day set 
apart for fasting. 

Fast-en (fas'sn), v. t. To make 
fast or firm ; to cement ; to se- 
cure ; to link. [fastens. 

Fast'en^ing,^.^*.: — w.,that which 

*Fast-en-er (fas'sn x &r), n. One 
who fastens. 

*Fas-tid-i-ous (fas-tid'e^us), a. 
Disdainful ; hard to please ; ca- 
pricious, squeamish. 

Fas-tid-i-ous-ly (fas-tld'& v us-le), 
ad. Squeamishly; disdainfully. 

Fas-tid-i-ous-ness (fas-tid'£ x us- 
nes), n. Capriciousness, squeam- 
ishness. [349-3.] 

Fast'ness, n. Firmness; strength; 
a strong place. 

•Fast'ness x es, n. pi. 

Fat, a. [fatter — ^fattest.] 
Plump, fleshy; greasy; rich: — 
n., the unctuous part of animal 
flesh : — v. t., to make fat; to fat- 
ten : — v. i., to grow fat. 

-Fat'ting, p. prs. 

Fat'ted, p. prf. 

Fa'tal, a. Deadly; mortal; ap- 
pointed by destiny; proceeding 
from fate. [116-33.] [191-5.] 

Fa-tal-ism (fa'taHzm), n. The 
doctrine that all things happen 
from inevitable necessity. 



'^Fa'tal^ist, n. One who adheres 
to fatalism. 

Fa-tal-i-ty (fa-tal'leHe), n. De- 
cree of fate; tendency to danger. 

*Fa-tal'i x ties, n. pi. 

*Fa-tal-ly (fa'taHe), ad. Mor- 
tally; destructively; by fate. 

Fate, n. Destiny; event prede- 
termined ; doom ; death. 

Fa'ted, a. Decreed by fate. 

Fates, n. pi. In Mythology, the 
destinies, three goddesses sup- 
posed to preside over men. 

Fa-ther (fa'THur), n. A male 
parent; an ancestor; the title 
of a popish confessor or priest ; 
one who creates or forms; an 
author : — v. t., to take as a son or 
daughter ; to adopt. 

Fa-ther-hood (fa/THur^htid), n. 
The character of a father. 

Fa-ther-in-Law (fa'THur-in^law), 
n. The father of one's husband 
or wife. 

*Fa'thers-in-Law, n. pi. 

Fa-ther-land (fa'THur^land), n. 
One's native country. 

Fa-ther-less (fa'THur^les), a. 
Without a father. 

Fa-ther-ly (fa'THurl&), a. Pater- 
nal ; like a father : — ad., in the 
manner of a father. 

Fath-om (faTH'um), n. A measure 
of length containing six feet; 
reach ; penetration : — v. t., to 
comprehend ; to sound ; to pene- 
trate into. [56-13.] 

*Fath-om-a-ble (faTH'um A a-bl), a. 
Capable of being fathomed. 

Fath-om-less (faTH'umHe's), a. 
Bottomless. 

*Fa-tigue (fa-teegO, n. Weari- 
ness, lassitude; toil: — v. t. s to 
tire; to weary; to exhaust. 

*Fa-tigtj-ing (fa-teeg'lng), p. prs. 

Fat'ling, n. A young animal fed 
for slaughter. 

Fat-ness (fat'nes), n. The quality 
of being fat; fertility; corpu- 
lence. 



FAV 



n6r, n6t- 



FEA 
-tube, tub, bull— 611- 



-p6und — thin, THis. 



FEE 



Fat-ten (fat'tn), v. t. To feed up ; 
to make fat: — v. i., to grow fat; 
to become fleshy. 

*Fa-tu-i-ty (fa-tu'e'te), n. Foolish- 
ness ; weakness of mind. 

Fat-tj-ous (fatsh'u v us), a. Stupid ; 
foolish, silly. 

Fau-bourg (f6'b&6rg), n. A 
suburb. 

*Fau-cet (faw'set), n. A pipe in- 
serted into a vessel to draw off 
liquor. 

Fault (fait), n. Offense; slight 
crime; blemish; defect; puzzle. 

*Fault-i-ly (falt'eMe), ad. Not 
rightly, improperly : offensively. 

Fault-i-ness (falt'e'nes), n. Bad- 
ness; delinquency; defect. 

Fault-less (falt'les), a. Without 
fault, perfect. 

Fault-less-xess (falt'leVne's), n. 
Freedom from fault. 

Fault-y (falt'e), a. Guilty of a 
fault; blamable. 

*Fauw (fawn), n. In Mythology, 
a kind of rural deity. 

#Fau-na (faw'na), n. The entire 
group of animals belonging to a 
region. 

Fa-vor (fa/vur), n. Countenance; 
kindness; support; lenity; any 
thing worn openly as a token : — 
v. t., to support; to aid; to as- 
sist ; to resemble in feature. 
[203-10.] 

Fa-vor-ed (fa'viird), p. prf : — a., 
regarded with kindness. 

*Fa-vor-a-ble (fa'vur'a-bl), a. 
Kind ; propitious ; advantageous. 
[277.] 

Fa-vor-a-ble-ness (fa'vur r a-bl- 
v nes), n. Kindness ; benignity. 

Fa-vor-a-bly (fa/viir x a-ble), ad. 
Kindly; with favor. 

*Fa-vor-ite (fa'vurlt), n. A per- 
son or thing beloved : — a., be- 
loved; regarded with particular 
favor. [257-10.] 

*Fa-vor-it-ism (fa'vur v it-ism), n. 
Act of favoring; partiality. 



*Fawn, n. A young deer: — v. i. 
to court servilely; to cringe. 
(ap. p. — on, upon.) 

*Fawn-ing-ly (fawnlngHe), ad. 
In a cringing, servile way. 

Fay (fa), n. A fairy: an elf: 
v. t., to join closely; to adapt. 

Fe-al-ty (fe'aPte), n. Duty due 
to a superior or .lord; loyalty. 

*Fe' allies, n. pi. 

Fear (feer), n. Dread, horror ; 
awe ; anxiety : — v. t., to dread 
to terrify; to make afraid; to 
apprehend: — v. i., to be afraid. 

Fear-ful (feer'fiil), a. Timorous 
filled with fear ; awful, dreadful, 
terrific, (op. p. — of.) 

*Fear-ful-ly (feei^fuTle), ad. 
Timorously; terribly; with fear. 

Fear-ful-ness (feer'furn^s), n. 
Dread, terror, habitual timidity. 

Fear-less (feer'les), a. Intrepid; 
free from fear. 

Fear-less-ly (feer'leVl£), ad. 
Without terror or fear. 

*Fear-less-ness (feer'leVne's), n. 
Exemption from fear ; courage. 

*Fea-si-bil-i-ty ( x fe-ze-bil'le x te), 
n. Practicability. 

*Fea-si-ble (fe'ze v bl), a. Prac- 
ticable, achievable. [ticably, 

Fea-si-bly (fe'ze N ble), ad. Prac- 

Fea-si-ble-ness (fe'ze x bl-nes), n. 
Practicability, feasibility. 

Feast (feest), n. An entertain- 
ment at the table ; a sumptuous 
treat; a banquet: — v. t., to en- 
tertain sumptuously ; to delight : 
— v. i., to eat sumptuously. 

Feat (feet), n. Act, deed, exploit, f 

*Feath-er (feTH'ur), n. A plume 
of a bird ; an ornament; kind or 
nature ; a trifle : — v. t., to dress 
in feathers ; to enrich. 

Feath-er-ed (feTH'iird), p. prf. : — 
a., clothed with feathers. 

Feath-er-less (feTH'ur v ies), a. 
Without feathers. 

*FEATH-ER-Y(feTH'urYe)a.Clothed 
with feathers ; downy. 
17* 



*Fea-ture (fe'tshiir), n. The 
cast of the face; a lineament, 
outline. [36.] 

*Feb-ri-fuge (feb'reMuje), n. A 
medicine serviceable in a fever. 

*Fe-brile (fe'bril or feVril), a. 
Constituting or proceeding from 
a fever ; indicating fever. 

*Feb-ru-A-ry (feb'ru x a-re), n. 
The second month of the year. 

FE-CAL(fe'kal),a. Relating to dregs. 

*Fe-ces (fe'seez), n. pi. Dregs. 

Fec-u-la (fek'u v la), n. The starch 
of grain. 

Fec-u-lence (feVu x lense), ) 

*Fec-u-lex-cy (feVu x len-se), j n ' 
Muddiness; lees, dregs. 

Fec-u-lent (fek'ulent), a. Foul, 
dreggy, turbid. 

*Fec-und (fek'und or fe'kund), a. 
Fruitful, prolific, productive. 

Fe-cun-date (fe'kunMate or fek'- 
unMate), v. t. To make fruitful. 

Fe'cun^da-ting, p. prs. 

Fe-cun-di-ty (fe-kun'de v te), n. 
Fruitfulness, productiveness. 

Fed, pst. t. and p. prf. of feed. 

Fed-er-al (fed'eVal), a. Relating 
to a league or contract; con- 
federate. 

Fed-er-al-ist (fed'eVal-ist), n. 
An adherent of a federal union. 
[333-14.] 

*FED-ER-ATE(f^d'§rlt),a.Leagued. 

Fed-er-a-tiox (^fed-eVa'shun), n. 
A league, confederation. 

Fed-er-a-tive (fed'er-aHiv), a. 
Uniting in or forming a league. 

Fee, n. Recompense; payment 
for service : — v. t.. to reward ; to 
pay ; to bribe. 

Fee-ble (fee'bl), a. Debilitated, 
weakly, sickly, languid. 

Fee-ble-ness (fee'brnes), n. Im- 
becility, weakness, infirmity. 

Fee-bly (fee'ble), ad. Weakly, 
without strength, faintly. 

Feed, v. t. [fed — fed.] To sup- 
ply with food ; to nourish ; to 
entertain ; to fatten : — v. t., to 
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FEL FEN 

Fate, far, fd.ll, flit — me, met — pine, pin — n&, m5ve, 



FER 



take food; to eat; to grow fat 
(ap. p. — on, upon) : — n., food ; 
pasture. 

Feed-er (feed'ur), n. One who 
feeds j a source of supply. 

Feel, v. i. [felt — felt.] To 
have perception of things by the 
touch j to search : — v. t., to per- 
ceive by the touch ; to suffer ; to 
have sense of: — n., the sense of 
feeling; the touch. 

Feel-er (feel'ur), n. One who 
or that which feels; a tentacle. 

Feel'ing, p. prs. : — a., expressive 
of great sensibility ; affected : — 
n., the sense of touch ; emotion ; 
sensibility. 

Feel-ing-ly (feel'ing'le), ad. With 
emotion. 

Feet, n. : — pi. of foot. 

Feign (fane), v. t. To invent; to 
dissemble ; to pretend : — v. i., to 
relate falsely, to image. [192-13.] 

*Feign-ed-ly (fane'ed'le), ad. In 
fiction ; not truly, falsely. 

*Feint (fant), n. A false appear- 
ance, a pretense ; a mock assault. 

Fe-li-ci-tate (fe-lis'se x tate), v. t. 
To make happy ; to congratulate. 

'^Fe-lic'i^ta-ting, p. prs. 

FE-Li-ci-TA-TioN(fe > lis-se-ta , shun), 
n. Congratulation. 

#Fe-li-ci-tous (fe-lls'seHus), a. 
Happy, delightful, prosperous. 

Fe-li-ci-tous-ly (fe-lls'seHus-le), 
ad. Happily, joyously. 

#Fe-li-ci-ty (fe-lis'se v te), n. Hap- 
piness. [26-19.] [199-4.] 

Fe-licVties, n. pi. 

*Fe-line (fe'llne), a. Pertaining 
to, or like, a cat. 

Fell, a. Cruel, barbarous, savage : 
— n., the skin ; the hide : — v. t. t 
to knock down; to hew or cut 
down [375-6] : — pst. U of fall. 
7j£g§** To fell is the causative 
verb of to fall. 

#Fel-loe. See felly. 

*Fel-low (feT16), n. An asso- 
ciate; an equal; a match; one 
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of a pair ; a member of a college 
that shares its revenue ; a mean 
person : — v. t., to suit with. 

Fel-low-ship (feT16 v shlp), n. As- 
sociation; partnership; an es- 
tablishment in a college with a 
share in its revenue. [95-36.] 

Fel-ly (fel'le), n. The rim of a 
wheel : — often written felloe. 

*Fel'lies, n. pi. 

Fel-ly (fel'le), ad. Cruelly. 

*Fe-lo de se (fe'16-de-se'), n. In 
Law, he who commits felony by 
suicide. 

*Fel-on (feTun), n. One who has 
committed a capital crime ; 
whitlow; a painful tumor seated 
in a finger or toe. [34-12.] 

Fe-lo-ni-ous (fe-16'ne y us), a. Ma 
lignant, wicked ; villainous. 

Fe-lo-ni-ous-ly (fe-16'ne N us-le), 
ad. In a felonious way. 

Fel-on-y (f£l'un y e), n. A crime 
punishable with death. 

-j-Fel'on^ies, n. pi. 

Felt, pst. t. and p. prf. of feel : 
— n., cloth made of wool united 
without weaving. 

*Fe-luc-ca (fe-luk'ka), n. A small 
open boat with six oars. 

Fe'male, n. One of the feminine 
gender : — a., not male. 

Fem-i-nine (feWe^nin), a. Per- 
taining to women or females; 
soft, delicate, effeminate. 
7^^ Female is applied to the 
sex, feminine to the charac- 
teristics of the sex : thus, A 
female physician treats with 
feminine tenderness. 

Fem-o-ral (feWoVal), a. Belong- 
ing to the thigh. 

Fen, n. A marsh, a moor, a bog. 

Fence (f£nse), n. Guard; enclo- 
sure : — v. t. f to enclose ; to secure 
by a fence ; to guard : — v. i. t to 
practice fencing. 

*Fen'cing, p. prs. : — n., the art of 
using defensive weapons ; mate- 
rials for a fence. 



| Fence-less (fense'l&i), a. With- 
out enclosure ; open. 

*Fen-cer (feVsur), n. One who 
teaches or practices fencing. 

*FEN-ci-BLE(fen'seH)l), a. Capable 
of defense : — n., a soldier enlisted 
for defensive purposes. 

Fend, v. t. To keep off; to ward 
off; to repel : — v. »., to dispute ; 
to parry off. 

Fend-er (fe'nd'ur), n. That which 
protects ; a metallic guard placed 
before a fire. [337-25.] 

*Fe-nes-tral (fe-neVtral), a. Be- 
longing to a window. 

Fen'nel, n. A fragrant plant. 

Fen-ny (fen'ne), a. Marshy, boggy. 

Feo-dal. See feudal. 

*Feoff (fef ), v. t. To put in pos- 
session of property; to invest 
with right. 

*Feof-fee (fef fee or fef-fee r ), n. 
One put in possession of property. 

Feof-fer (fef fur), ) n. One who 

Feof-for (feff6r), j feoffs. 

*Feoff-ment (fef m^nt), n. The act 
of granting possession. 

FE-RA-ci-TY(fe-ras / seHe)n.Fertility 

' Fe-ri-al (fe're^al), a. Relating to 
week-days or holydays. 

Fi/RiNE, a. Wild, savage. 

Fer-ment (fer'ment), n. Intestine 
motion, tumult, excitement. 

Fer-ment (f^r-mlnf), v. t. To exalt 
or rarefy by intestine motion : — • 
v. i. f to undergo fermentation. 

*FER-MENT-A-BiL-i-TY(feVinent-a- 
bil'leHe), n. Capability of fer- 
mentation. 

Fer-ment-a-ble (f^r-ment'a'bl), a. 
Capable of fermentation. 

Fer-ment-A-tion (Yer-me'nt-a'- 
shun), n. A slow motion of the 
intestine particles of a mixed 
body ; a chemical change. 

Fer-ment-a-tive (f&r-m&nt'aHlv), 
a. Causing fermentation. 

Fern, n. A plant. 

Fern-y (fern'e), a. Overgrown 
with fern. 



PER 



FET 

nSr, nSt — tube, tub, bull — 611- 



-p6und — thin, THis. 



fic 



-Fe-ro-cious (fe-r6'shus), a. Bar- 
barous, savage, fierce. 

Fe-ro-cious-ly (fe-ro'shuVle), ad. 
In a ferocious manner. 

*Fe-ro-ci-ty (fe-^s'seHe), n. Sav- 
aeeness, fierceness ; cruelty. 
[123-38.] [268-1.] 

*Fer-re-ous (fer're^us), a. Con- 
sisting of, or belonging to, iron. 

*Fer-ret (fer'rit), n. A kind of 
weasel ; a kind of narrow tape : 
— v. t., to drive out of lurking- 
places, (out.) 

*Fer-ri-age (fer'relje), n. Fare 
paid at a ferry. 

*Fer-rtj-gix-ous (fe'r-ru'jinNis), a. 
Containing, or partaking of, the 
qualities of iron. 

*Fer-rule (fer'ril), ft. A metal 
ring put round any thing to 
strengthen it. 

Fer-ry (fer're), n. A boat,* the 
passage over which the ferry- 
boat passes : — v. t. } to carry over 
in a boat. 

*Fer'ries, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

*Fer'ri-ed, p. prf. 

*Fer-ry-Boat (fer're v b6te), n. A 
boat for conveying persons over 
a stream, &c. 

Fer-ry-man (ferWm&n), «. One 
who keeps a ferry. 

Fer ; ry x men, n. pi. 

*Fer-tile (feVtil), a. Fruitful, 
abundant, productive. [295-7.] 

Fer-til-i-ty (fer-til'le'te), n. The 
quality of being fertile ; fruitful- 
ness, richness. [80-28.] 

*Fer-til-i-za-tion ( x fer-tll-le-za r - 
shun), n. Act of fertilizing. 

Fer-til-ize (feVtirize), v. t. To 
make fruitful. [57-30.] 

*Fer'til v i-zing, p. prs. 

Fer-u-la (feVru x la), ) 

*Fer-ule (feVrll or feVrule), J n ' 
An instrument of correction. 

Fer-ule (feVrll or feVrule), v. t. 
To punish with a ferule. 

*Fer-ven-cy (fer've^se), n. Heat 
of mind; ardor, zeal. 



Fer-vent (fer'vSnt), a. Hot, ve- 
hement, ardent, zealous. 

Fer-vent-ly (fer'vent^le), ad. 
Eagerly, with fervor. [85-39.] 

Fer-vid (feYvid), a. Hot, vehe- 
ment, zealous. 

Fer-yid-ness (fer'vid^nes), ft. Ar- 
dor of mind, zeal, eagerness. 

Fer-vor (fer'vur), n. Heat of 
mind, zeal. [94-9.] [303-28.] 

*Fes-cue (fes'ku), n. A small 
wire pointer. 

Fes'tal, a. Belonging to a feast; 
festive, joyous. 

Fes-ter (fes'tur), v. i. To cor- 
rupt,- to grow virulent: — n., a 
small tumor or sore. 

Fes-ti-val (fes'teVal), a. Per- 
taining to feasts; joyous: — ft., 
time of feast; a festive anni- 
versary or occasion. 

Fes-tive (fes'tiv), a. Pertaining 
to feasts; festal; joyous. [95.] 

Fes-tiv-i-ty (fes-tiv've x te),ft. Time 
of rejoicing ; social joy. 

*Fes-tiv'i v ties, n. pi. 

Fes-toon (feVtddn'), n. An orna- 
ment of carved work in the form 
of a wreath, or garland, of flow- 
ers : — v. t. } to adorn with festoons. 

Fetch (fetsh), v. t. To go and 
bring; to bring; to sell for; to 
draw; to reach [167-20] : — ft., a 
stratagem, a trick. 

-^Fetch'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

*Fete (fate), ft. A festival. 

*Fe-tich ) (fe'tlsh), ft. In Western 

Fe-tish j .k/Wca,an idol or charm. 

-Fet-i-cism (fet'e'slzm), ft. Fe- 
tich-worship. 

Fet'Id, a. Rancid, rank-smelling. 

Fet-id-ness (fet'id^nes), n. The 
quality of being fetid. 

Fet-lock (fet'16k), ft. A tuft of 
hair that grows behind the pas- 
tern-joint of a horse. [73-2.] 

*Fe-tor (fe'tSr), n. An offensive 
smell, a stench. 

Fet-ter (fgt'tur), v. t. To bind; to 
enchain j to embarrass. [370-19.] 



*Fet-ters (fet'turz), n. pi. Chains 
for the feet ; restraint. 

*Feud (fude), ft. Quarrel, conten- 
tion ; a fief, a tenure. 

*Feu-dal (fu'dal), a. Held of a 
superior on condition; held by 
tenure. [16-22.] 

Feu-dal-ism (fu'darizm), n. The 
system of holding lands on con- 
dition, or by tenure. 

Feu-da-tor-y (fu'da'tur-re), ft. 
One who holds by some con- 
ditional tenure. 

*FEU'DA'TOR-IES, ft. pi. 

Fe-yer (fe'vur), n. A disease 
characterized by increased heat, 
quickened pulse, and intermit- 
ting chill ; a fret : — v. t,, to put 
into a fever ; to excite. 

Fe-ver-ish (fe'vurlsh), a. Tend- 
ing to fever ; troubled with 
fever; hot. 

Fe-ver-ish-ness (fe'vurlsh-nes), 
ft. State of being feverish. 

Few (fu), a. Not many. 

Few-ness (fu'nes), n. Smallness 
of number. 

* Fi'at, ft. A decree ; an order. 

Fib, n. A lie ; a falsehood : — v. »"., 
to tell lies. 

Fib'bing, p. prs. 

*Fib'bed, p. prf. 

Fi-ber | (fi'bur), ft. A small thread 

*Fi-bre J or string of animal, 
vegetable, or mineral substance. 

FI'bril, n. A small fibre or string. 

Fr-BRix | (fi'brln), ft. A whice, 

*Fi-brine J inodorous substance 
found in the blood, muscles, &c. 

*Fi-brous (fl'brus), a. Composed 
of fibres. 

Fic-kle (fik'kl), a. Inconstant. 

*Fic-kle-ness (fik'krn^s), ft. In- 
constancy, unsteadiness. 

Fic-tile (fik'tll), a. Moulded into 
form, as by a potter. 

Fic-tion (flk'shun), ft. The act of 
feigning; a thing feigned; a 
falsehood ; a fabrication ; a ro- 
mance. [112-39.] [349-13.] 
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FIE 



Fate, far, fail, fat- 



FIG 

-me, met — pine, pin — no, m5vo, 



FIL 



Fic-ti-tious (fik-tish'us), a. Coun 
terfeit, not genuine, feigned. 
[135-25.] [198-16.] 

*Fic-ti-tious-ly (flk-tish'usHe), 
ad. In a, fictitious manner. 

Fid-ble (fld'dl), n. A stringed- 
instrument of music, a violin : — 
v. i., to play upon the fiddle ; 
to trifle. 

Fid'dling, p. prs. 

Fid-dler (fld'dlur), n. One who 
plays upon the fiddle. 

*Fid-dle-string (fld'dPstrlng), n. 
The string of a fiddle. 

*Fi-del-i-ty (fe-deWte), n. Faith- 
ful adherence, honesty; veracity. 

[134-29.]t 

*Fidg-et (fidj'it), v. i. To move 
irregularly : — n., unsteadiness. 

*Fidg-et-y (fidjlt'e), a. Restless. 

*Fi-du-cial (fe-du'shal), a. Con- 
fident, undoubting; fiduciary. 

Fi-du-ci-a-ry (fe-du'she x a-re), n. 
One who holds any thing in 
trust : — a., confident, undoubt- 
ing; pertaining to, or held in, 
trust; fiducial. 

*Fi-du'ci x a-ries, n. pi. 

Fie (fl), in, A word expressing 
blame or reproof. 

*Fiep (feef), n. A fee, manor, feud. 

Field (feeld), n. Cultivated tract 
of ground; open country; place 
of battle ; space ; extent. 

Field-Book (feeld'b&6k), n. A 
book used by surveyors for no- 
ting angles, distances, &c. 

*Field-Mar-shal (feeld-mar / - 
shal), n. A commander of an 
army. 

Field-Of-fi-cer (feeld' v &f-fe'sur), 
n. An officer in an army (above 
the rank of captain). 

Field-piece (feeld'peese), n. A 
small cannon. 

*Field'piec v es, n. pi. 

Fiend (feend), n. An enemy ; the 
devil; an infernal being. [144-15.] 
[170-16.] 

*Fiend -is H(feend'lsh),a. Malicious. 
200 



Fierce (feerse), a. Savage, raven- 
ous ; violent, furious. 

Fierce-ly (feerse'le), ad. Vio- 
lently, furiously. 

* Fierce -ness (feerse'nes), n. Fe- 
rocity ; violence, fury. 

*Fi-e-ri Fa-ci-as (^fl-e-re-fa'she- 
as), n. A judicial writ of exe- 
cution, directed to a sheriff. 

*Fi-er-i-ness (fi'eVe-n^s), n. Heat, 
warmth of temper. 

*Fi-er-y (fi'eVe), a. Consisting 
of fire ; hot like fire ; ardent ; 
passionate. 

Fife, n. A wind-instrument of music. 

*Fi-fer (fl'fur), n. One who plays 
the fife. 

FIf'teen, a.orw. Five and ten; 15. 

Fif-teenth (fifteen^), a. The 
ordinal of fifteen; noting the 
number fifteen. 

Fifth (fifth), a. The ordinal of 
five ; noting the number five. 

*Fifth-ly (fiftMe), ad. In the 
fifth place. 

*Fif-ti-eth (fifte'M), a. The 
ordinal of fifty ; noting the num- 
ber fifty. [ten ; 50. 

Fif-ty (flf'te), a. or n. Five times 

FIg, n. A tree and its fruit. 

Fight (fite), v. i. [fought — 
fought.] To contend in battle; 
to contend in single fight : — v. L, 
to war or combat against : — n., 
battle, combat, duel. (ap. p. — 
with, against, for.) 

*Fight-er (fite'ur), n. One who 
fights ; a warrior. 

Fig'ment, n. An invention, device. 

Fig-u-ra-ble (fig'uVa-bl), a. Ca- 
pable of being formed or figured. 
Fig-u-ra-bil-i-ty ( v fig-u-ra-bH'- 
eHe), n. Capacity to receive 
form. 

FIg'^ral, a. Represented by figure. 

Fig-u-rate (fig'uVit), a. Of a 
determinate form. 

Fig-u-ra-tive (flg'uVa-tlv), a. 
Representing something else ; 
typical; metaphorical. 



*Fig-u-ra-tive-ly (fig'uVa-tlv- 
le), ad. In a figurative manner; 
metaphorically, typically. 

Fig-ure (fig'ure or fig'yur), <n. 
Shape; an emblem; a meta- 
phor ; appearance ; a statue ; 
representation in painting; a 
character denoting a number 
[66-26] [221-12] :— v. t., to form 
into a determinate shape ; to 
mark with figures ; to form figu- 
ratively : — v. L, to make a figure ; 
to be worthy of mark. 

Figuring, p. prs. 

*Fi-la-ceous (fe-la'shus), a. Con- 
sisting of threads. 

F1l'a v ment, n. A slender thread. 

*Fil-a-ment-ous f fil-a-me , nt r us), 
a. Like a filament or thread. 

Fil-a-tor-y (filTturVe), n. A 
machine for spinning threads. 

*Fil-bert (fil'burt), n. A hazel- 
nut with a thin shell. 

Filch (flltsh or fllsh), v. t. [prs. 
t. 3, filches.] To steal, to pilfer. 

*Filch-er (filtsh'ur or filsh'ur), n. 
A petty thief; a pilferer. 

FIle, n. A line or wire on which 
papers are strung ; a catalogue ; 
a roll ; a line of soldiers ; an in- 
strument for smoothing or rasp- 
ing metals : — v. t., to string upon 
a thread or wire ; to cut with a 
file : — v. i., to march in file. 

Filling, p. prs. 

File-Lead-er (flle"le-dur), n. 
The soldier in front of a file. 

*Fil-ial (fil'yal), a. Pertaining to 
or becoming a child. [32-11.] 

*FiL-i-A-TiON( x fil-e-a'shun), n. The 
relation of a child to its parent. 

Fil-i-form (fiFeYdrm), a. Formed 
like a thread. 

Fil-i-grane (fll'e^grane), ) 

*Fil-i-gree (fil'e x gree), j f 
Ornamental work in gold or sil- 
ver, resembling little threads or 
grains. 

Fi-lings (fl'llngz), n. pi. Frag- 
ments rubbed off by a file. 



FIM 



FIN 
n5r, n6t — tube, tub, bull — 6il- 



-pound — thin, this. 



FIR 



F!ll, v. t. To store till no more 
can be admitted; to satisfy; to 
make full; to hold; to officiate 
in : — v. i., to give to drink ; to 
grow full (ap. p. — with) : — n., 
fulness. 

Fill 'in a, p. prs. : — n., woof; the 
act of making full. 

*Fil-let (fll'.llt), n. A band tied 
round the head; the fleshy part 
of a calf s thigh ; the loins of a 
horse; an architectural orna- 
ment: — v. t., to bind with a fillet 
or bandage. 

*Fil-i-beg (filibeg), n. A dress 
reaching to the knees, worn by 
Highlanders instead of breeches : 
— often written philibeg. 

#Fil-li-bus-ter ( v fil-le-bus'tur), n. 
A piratical adventurer. 

*F!l'l!p, v. t. To strike with the 
nail of the finger by a sudden 
spring : — n., a quick stroke of 
the finger let go from the thumb. 

Fil-ly (fil'le), n. A young mare ; 
the feminine of colt; a wild 
girl ; a flirt. 

^Fil'lies, n. pi. 

FIlm, n. A thin pellicle or skin. 

Fil-my (fil'me), a. Composed of 
thin pellicles. 

*Fil-ter (fll'tur), v. t. or v, i. To 
strain : — n., a strainer ; a mate- 
rial or mechanism for straining. 

Filth (filth), n. Dirt, nastiness. 

*Filth-i-ly (f!M'e x le), ad. With 
foulness, nastily, grossly. 

Filth-i-ness (fil^'e\i£s), n. Nas- 
tiness, dirtiness; pollution. 

Filth-y (fnWe), a. [filthier — 
^filthiest.] Nasty, foul, dirty. 

Fil-trate (firtrate), v. L To 
strain ; to filter. 

*Fil'tra x ting, p. prs. 

Fil-tra-tion (fll-tra'shun), n. The 
act of filtering. 

*Fim-bri-ate (fim'bre r ate), v. t. 
To fringe; to edge round. 

Fim'bri^a-ting, p. prs. 

FiM-BRi-ATE(fim'brelt),a.Fringed. 



Fin, n. The limb of a fish by 
which it swims. [264-27.] 

Fi-na-ble (fi'na v bl), a. Liable to, 
or meriting, a fine. 

Fi-nal (fi'nal), a. Ultimate, last; 
conclusive. 

*Fi-na-le (fe-na/le), n. The close, 

*Fi-nal-ly (fi'nal N le), ad. Lastly, 
ultimately, conclusively. 

Fi-nance (fe-nanse'), n. The 
science of collecting and invest- 
ing money. 

Fi-nan'ces, n. pi. Public revenue; 
funds; income. 

*Fi-nan-cial (fe-nan'shal),a. Rel- 
ative to finance ; monetary. 

*Fin-an-cier ffm-an-seer'), n. 
One who understands the man 
agement of money : — v. i. f to 
collect or invest money. 

Finch (finsh), n. A small bird. 

Finch'es, n. pi. 

Find, v. t. [found — found.] To 
obtain by searching; to meet 
with ; to discover ; to detect ; to 
supply, furnish ; to declare by 
verdict. 

FInd'ings, n. pi. Tools and mate- 
rials used by shoemakers. 

Fine, a. Refined, pure; subtle; 
not coarse ; delicate ; dexterous ; 
elegant; splendid; showy: — n., 
a mulct, penalty, forfeit ; conclu- 
sion : — v. t., to refine ; to purify ; 
to punish with a penalty. 

Fi'ning, p. prs. 

Fine-draw (finedraw), v. t. [fine- 
drew FINEDRAWN.] To Sew Up 

a rent with great care and skill. 
Fi-ner (fl'nur), a. com. : — n. f one 

who purifies metals. 
Fine-ly (fine'le), ad. Beautifully, 

elegantly ; keenly ; in a superior 

manner. 
Fine-ness (fine'nls), n. Elegance, 

delicacy ; state of being fine ; 

thinness. 
Fi-ner-y (fi'nurYe), n. Splendor of 

appearance,show, gaudy apparel ; 

a refining-furnace for metals. 



^Fi'ner^ies, n. pi. 

Fine-Spo-ken (flne'spo^kn), a. 
Affectedly polite ; using fine 
phrases. 

FIne'spun, a. Drawn to a fine 
thread ; very minute. 

*Fi-nesse (fl-neV), n. Artifice, 
stratagem, trick. 

Fin-ger (fing'gur), n. The flex- 
ible member of the hand ; a small 
measure of extension : — v. t., to 
touch lightly; to touch an in- 
strument of music; to pilfer. 

*Fin-ger-Post (fing'gtir v p6st), n. 
A post, with a finger attached, 
directing passengers. 

Fin-i-cal (fin'e^kal), a. Foppish ; 
nice, showy. 

*Fin-i-cal-ly (fin'e'kal-le), ad. 
Foppishly ; showily. 

Fin-i-cal-ness (fin'ekal-nes), n. 
Superfluous nicety ; foppery. 

FI'nis, n. The end. 

FlN'lSH, V. t. [prs. t. 3, FINISHES.] 

To bring to the end proposed; to 
perfect; to complete: — n. y the 
last touch or polish ; the result 
of the last touch. 

Fin-ish-er (fin'ish^ur), n. One 
who finishes or perfects. 

Fi-nite (fi'nite), a. Limited ; 
bounded. [179-4.] 

Fi-nite-ly (fi'nite'le), ad. Within 
certain limits. 

FFnite^ness, n. Limitation. 

Fin-ny (fin'ne), a. Furnished 
with fins. 

*Fin-toed (fln't6de), a. Web- 
footed; having the toes con- 
nected by a membrane. 

*-Fir (fer), n. A tree. 

Fire, n. The element that burns; 
a thing burning ; flame ; ardor ; 
that which inflames the pas- 
sions ; liveliness of imagination ; 
spirit : — v. t., to set on fire, kin- 
dle; to inflame the passions; to 
animate : — v. i., to take fire ; to 
be inflamed with passion; to 
discharge firearms. 

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FIS 

Fate, far, fS.ll, fat — me, m^t — pine, pin — no, m5ve, 



FIX 



Fi'ring, p. prs. 

Fire-arms (flre'armz), n.pl. Guns. 

Fire-Ball (fire'bal), n. A ball 
filled with combustibles. 

Fire-brand (fire'brand), n. A 
piece of wood kindled ; an in- 
cendiary. 

Fire-Damp (fire'damp), n. An 
inflammable gas in coal-mines. 

Fire-lock (fire'16k), n. A gun 
with a lock ; a musket. 

Fire'man, n. One who is employed 
to extinguish burning houses j a 
man who tends the fires of a 
steam-engine. 

Fire'men, n. pi. 

Fire-new (fire'nu), a. New from 
the forge. 

Fire-place (fire'plase), n. The 
place in a room for a fire. 

Fire-proof (fire'pr66f), a. Proof 
against fire. 

Fire-Ship (flre'ship), n. A ship 
filled with combustible matter to 
fire the vessels of the enemy. 

Fire-side (fire-side'), n. The 
hearth ; the chimney ; home : — 
a., relating to home; domestic. 

Fire-ward-en (fire'Vard-e'n), n. 
One who guards against fires. 

Fire-wood (fire'wiid), n. Wood 
to burn ; fuel. 

Fire-works (flre'wdrks), n. pi. 
Preparations of powder, &c. to 
be exploded for amusement. 

*Fir-kin (feVkin), n. A vessel 
containing nine gallons; a tub 
for butter. 

Firm (f£rm), a. Strong; hard; 
constant; resolute; solid; com- 
pact : — n., the name under which 
a partnership carries on business. 

Fir-ma-ment (feVma^nient), n. 
The sky, the heavens. [78-14.] 
[176-24.] 

*Fir-ma-ment-al ( x f£r-ma-ment'- 
al), a. Belonging to the firma- 
ment; celestial. 

*Fir-man (fur'man), n. A Turk- 
ish passport. 
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Firm-ly (ferm'le), ad. Strongly; 
immovably, steadily. 

Firm-ness (ferm'nes), n. Steadi- 
ness ; stability ; constancy. 

First (first), a. The ordinal of 
one; noting the number one; 
earliest in time ; highest in dig 
nity ; chief, principal : — ad., be 
fore any thing else; earliest; at 
the beginning. 

*FiRST-BoRN(furst'b6rn),n.sm<7.or 
pi. The eldest child or children : 
— a., eldest (applied to children). 

*First-Fruits (furst'frSdts), n.pl. 
First products ; earliest effects. 

First-ling (furst'Jlng), n. The 
first product or offspring. 

^"First-rate (furst'rate), a. Best. 

Firth. See frith. 
Fis-cal (fls'kal), n. Exchequer; 
revenue; a treasurer: — a., per- 
taining to a treasury. 

FisH, n. sing, or pi. An animal 
that inhabits the water: — v. L, 
to be employed in catching fish ; 
to attempt by artifice : — v. t., to 
search water for fish : — a., im- 
probable, as a story. 

Fish'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Fish'ing, p. prs. : — n., the art or 
act of taking fish. 

Fish-hook (fish'h66k), n. A hook 
for catching fish. 

*Fish-er (fish'ur), ; ) 

Fish-er-man (fish'ur^man), J 
One who catches fish. 

Fish'er^men, n. pi. 

Fish-er-y (fish'urVe), n. The 
place or business of catching fish. 
Fish'erYes, n. pi. 

Fish-gig. See fizgig. 

*Fish-mon-ger (fish'mung^gur), n. 
A dealer in fish. 

Fish-y (fish'e), a. Consisting of 
fish, like fish; improbable, as 
a story. 

Fis-sile (fis'sil), a. Capable of 
being split. 

*Fis-sil-i-ty (fis-sil'e'te), n. The 
quality of being fissile. 



*Fis-sure (fish'yur or flsh'ure), n. 
A cleft, a narrow chasm : — v. I., 
to cleave by fissure. 

FIst, n. The hand clenched : — 
v. t., to beat with the fist; to 
strike. 

*Fist-i-cuffs (fist'e x kiifs), n, pi. 
A battle with the fists. 

*Fis-tu-la (fis'tshu v la), n. A sin- 
uous ulcer callous within; a 
pipe, a reed. 

Fis-tu-lar (fis'tshu'lar), a. Hol- 
low, like a pipe. 

Fis-tu-late (fls'tshuHate), v. u 
To become hollow like a pipe; 
to become a fistula. 

Fis'tu v la-ting, p. prs. 

*Fis-tu-lous (fis'tshu x lus), a. 
Having the nature of a fistula; 
hollow, like a pipe. 

F!t, n. A paroxysm attended with 
spasms ; disorder ; convulsion ; 
interval : — a. [fitter — fittest], 
qualified; proper; right: — v. t., 
to suit; to accommodate; to 
adapt : — v. %., to be proper. 

Fit'ting, p. prs. 
Fit'ted, p. prf. 

FIt'fux, a. Having fits; inconstant. 

Fit-ly (flt'le), ad. Properly, suit- 
ably. [380-12.] 

Fit-ness (fit'nes), n. Propriety; 
etness ; state of being fit. 

Five, a. or n. Four and one; 5. 

Five'f6ld, a. Five times as much. 

Fives (fivz), n. A play with a ball. 

Fix (fiks), v. t. [prs. t. 3, fixes.] 
To make fast ; to settle : — v. i\, 
to determine the resolution; to 
rest; to remain permanent. 

Fix-a-ble (fiks'a'bl), a. Capable 
of being fixed. 

Fix-a-tion (fiks-a'shun), n. Sta- 
bility, firmness; act of fixing. 

Fix-ed-ly (ffks'ed x le), ad. Cer- 
tainly, firmly. 

Fix-ed-ness (fiks'ed^nes), n. Sta- 
bility,steadiness ; settled opinion. 

*Fix-i-ty (fiks'e^te), n. Coherence 
of parts ; fixedness. 



FLA 



FLA 

nSr, n5t — tube, tub, bull — 611 — pMnd- 



-thin, THIS. 



FLA 



*Fix-tt7RE (fiks'tshur), n. Firm- 
ness; stable state,* a piece of 
furniture fixed to a house. 

*Fix-ure (fik'shur), n. Firm- 
ness, stable state, position. 

*Flz f GtiG, n. A dart for striking 
fish : — often written fishgig. 

Fizz (fiz), j v. i. To make 

Fiz-zle (fiz'zl), J a hissing sound. 

*Flab-bi-ness (flab'be v nes), n. The 
state of being flabby. 

Flab-by (flab'be), a. Soft, yield- 
ing to pressure, not firm. 

*Flac-cid (fiak'sid), a. Weak, 
limber. 

*Flac-cid-i-ty (flak-sid'e x te), | n 

Flac-cid-ness (flak'sidWs), j 
Laxity, limberness ; want of 
firmness. 

Flag, n. A water-plant; the colors 
or ensign of a ship or of land 
forces ; a flat stone : — v. t., to 
suffer to droop ; to lay with broad 
stones: — v. i., to hang loose; to 
grow spiritless ; to become weak. 
[204-11.] 

*Flag'ging, p. prs. 

*Flag'ged, p. prf. 

Flag-el-late (flaj'eTlate), v. t. 
To whip ; to scourge. 

Flag'el'la-ting, p. prs. 

*Flag-el-la-tion fflaj-el-la'- 
shun), n. A beating; the use 
of the scourge. 

*Fla-geo-let (flaj'o'let), n. A 
kind of wind-instrument: — some- 
times written flagelet. 

*Flag-gy (flag'ge), a. Weak, lax, 
limber ; full of flags. 

Fla-gi-tious (fla-gish'us), a. Vil- 
lainous, wicked, atrocious. 

*Fla-gi-tious-ness (fla-glsh'us- 
N n§s), n. Wickedness, villainy. 

*Flag-Of-fi-cer (flag A 6f-fe x sur), 
n. A commander of a squadron. 

Flag-on (flag'un), n. A drinking- 
vessel with a narrow mouth. 

*Fla-gran-cy (fla/gra\n N se), n. 
Burning heat, fire; enormity, 
excess. 



Fla'grant, a. Ardent, eager; no- 
torious, enormous. 

Flag-Ship (flag'shlp), n. The 
ship of a squadron which bears 
the commander. 

Flag'staff, n. A staff which 
supports a flag. 

FLAG'sT6NE,n. Aflat stone for pavin: 

*Flail (flale), n. A threshing- 
instrument. 

Flake, n. Any thing that appears 
loosely held together ; a stratum, 
a layer [78-13]: — v. t., to form 
into flakes : — v. i., to break into 
laminae. 

Fla'king, p. prs. 

*Fla-ky (fla/ke), a. Loosely hang- 
ing together; broken into laminae. 

Flam,ti. A falsehood, a false pretext. 

*Flam-beatt (flam / b6), n. A 
lighted torch. 

*Flam'beaux, } j 

Flam/beaus, J n ' P ' 

Flame, n. Light emitted from 
fire; blaze; ardor of temper or 
imagination ; passion of love :• 
v. ?'., to shine as fire ; to burn 
with a blaze; to break out in 
violence of passion. 

Fla'ming, p. prs. : — a., bright, red, 
brilliant. 

*Fla'men, n. A priest of ancient 
Home. 

*Flam-ma-bil-i-ty fflam-ma-bir. 
leHe), n. The quality of being 
apt to take fire. 

*Flam-me-ous (flam'me^us), a. 
Consisting of flame; like flame. 

*Flam-mif-er-ous (flam-mlfur- 
r us), a. Producing flame. 

Fla-my (fla'me), n. Inflamed ; 
burning, blazing. 

Flange (flanje), n. A rim or edge 
projecting. 

Flank (flangk), n. The side; part 
of a bastion : — v. t., to attack the 
side of a battalion or fleet; to 
secure on the side ; to border. 

*Flan-nel (flan'nel), n. A soft 
cloth of wool. 



Flap, n. Any thing that hangs 
broad and loose ; the motion of 
any thing broad and loose ; a 
disease in horses : — v. t., to beat 
or move with a flap : — v. i., to ply 
the wings with noise. 

*Flap'ping, p. prs. 

*Flap-ped (flapt), p. prf. 

*Flap-drag-on (flapMrag'un), n. 
A kind of play. 

Flap-jack (flap'jak), n. A thin 
pancake. 

Flare, v. i. To flutter with a 
splendid show; to spread out; 
to burn unsteadily. 

Fla'ring, p. prs. 

Flash, n. A sudden blaze; sud- 
den burst of wit or merriment : 
— v. i., to glitter with a quick 
and transient flame; to burst 
out suddenly. 

Flashes, n. pi. andjors. t. 3. 

Flash- y (flash'e), a. Empty; gay; 
showy ; without substance. 

Flask, n. A bottle, a vessel. 

*Flask-et (flasklt), n. A large, 
shallow basket. 

Flat, a. [flatter — flattest.] 
Horizontally level; smooth,even; 
prostrate ; insipid ; dull ; spirit- 
less ; downright : — n., a level ; 
even ground ; shallow ; strand ; 
in 3fusic, a mark indicating a 
depressed tone : — v. t., to level, 
depress; to make vapid: — v. i., 
to grow flat or vapid. 

Flatting, p. prs. 

*Flat'ted, p. prf. 

*Flat-i-ron (flit^i-urn), n. An 
iron instrument for smoothing 
clothes. 

FLA-TiVE(fla'tiv)a.Producingwind. 

Flat-ly (flat'le), ad. Evenly ; 
horizontally. 

Flat'ness, n. Evenness; lowness; 
dullness; insipidity. 

Flat-ten (flat'tn), v. t. To make 
level ; to deject, dispirit, depress : 
— v. i., to grow even or level; to 
become tasteless or spiritless. 
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FLE 

Fate, far, fall, fat — m&, met — pine, pin- 



-n6, move, 



FLI 



Flat-ter (flat'tur), v. t. To soothe 

with praises ; to praise falsely or 

excessively j to raise false hopes 

[382-12] :— a., com. of flat. 
Flat-ter-er (flat'tur v ur), n. One 

who flatters. 
Flat-ter-ing-ly (flat'turlng-le) 

ad. In a pleasing manner; so 

as to gratify. 
Flat-ter-y (flat'tur v re), n. False 

praise ; artful obsequiousness ; 

adulation. [150-11.] 
*Flat'ter x ies, n. pi. 
Flat'tish, a. Somewhat flat. 
Flat-u-lence (fiat'ulense), 
Flat-u-len-cy (flat'u x len-se), n. 

Windiness; vanity. 
Flat-u-lent (flat'u^nt), a. Vain; 

windy; empty. 
*Fla't^s, n. Wind; breath. 
Flaunt (flant or flawnt), v. i. To 

make an ostentatious display ; to 

flutter : — ra., any thing loose and 

airy; display. 
Fla-vor (fla/vur), n. The power 

of pleasing the taste ; fragrance, 

odor [93-19] : — v. t., to give a 

peculiar taste or smell to. 
*Fla-vor-ous (fla'vur^us), a. De- 
lightful to the palate ; fragrant. 
Flaw, n. A crack or breach; a 

defect, a blemish ; a sudden gust : 

— v. t., to break; to crack. 
Flaw-y (flaw'e), a. Having flaws, 

defective. 
Flax (flaks), n. A fibrous plant of 

which linen and the finest thread 

are made. 
*Flax-en (flak'sn), a. Made of 

flax; like flax; fair. 
*Flax-seed (flaks'seed), n. The 

seed of flax. [skin. 

Flay (fla), v. t. To strip off the 
*Flea (flee), n. A small insect: — 

r. t., to clean from fleas. 
Flea-Bite (fiee'bite), n. The 

sting or bite of a flea; a trifling 

wound. 
*Fleak (fleek), n. A small lock, 

thread, or twist. 
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Fleam (fleem), n. An instrument 
to bleed cattle; a farrier's lancet. 

Fled, pst t. and p. prf. of flee. 

Fledge (fledje), v. t. To furnish 
with wings; to supply with 
feathers. 

*Fledg'ing, p. prs. 

*Fledge-ling (fledje'ling), n. A 
young bird just fledged. 

Flee, v. i. [fled — fled.] To 
run from danger ; to avoid. 

Fleece (fleese), n. The wool shorn 
from one sheep : — v. t., to clip 
the fleece; to plunder; to strip. 
Flee'cing, p. prs. 

Flee-cer (flee'siir), n. One who 
fleeces. 

*Flee-cy (flee'se), a. Covered 
with wool, woolly. 

Fleer, n. Mockery ; a scornful 
grin : — v. i., to mock ; to grin 
to gibe. 

Fleet (fleet), n. A company of 
ships, a navy : — a., swift, nimble : 
— v. L, to fly swiftly ; to vanish : 
— v. t., to skim the water. 

Fleet-ly (fleet'le), ad. Swiftly; 
rapidly, with swift pace. 

*Fleet-ness (fleet'nes), n. Swift- 
ness, celerity,nimbleness,rapidity. 

*Flense, v. t. To cut up a whale 
for blubber. 

Flen'sing, p. prs. 

Flesh, n. The body distinguished 
from the soul; animal food; the 
muscular part of the body; ani- 
mal nature ; corporeal appetites : 
— v. t. [prs. t. 3, fleshes], to 
initiate ; to harden ; to glut. 
Flesh-i-ness (flesh'e^nes), n. 
Fatness, plumpness. 

Flesh-li-ness (fiesh'le'nes), n. 
Carnal passions or appetites. 

Flesh-ly (flesh'le), a. Carnal ; 
corporeal ; gross ; animal. 

Flesh-y (flesh'e), a. Plump, full 
of flesh. 

Fletch (fletsh), v. t. To feather 
an arrow. 

*Flew (flu), pst. t. of FLY. 



*FLEX(fleks),U.£. [^nj.^FLEXES.J 

To bend. [n. Pliancy. [352.] 
-*FLEx-i-BiL-i-TY( v fleks-e-bil'leHe), 
Flex-i-ble (fleks'e N bl), a. Pliant, 

ductile,complying, manageable, f 
*Flex-i-ble-ness (fleks'e^bl-nes), 

n. State of being flexible ; com- 
pliance, ductility. 
Flex-ile (fleks'll), a. Pliant, 

easily bent. 
*Flex-ion (flek'shun), n. The 

act of bending ; a turn or bend. 
FLEX-u-ous(flek'shu\\s)a.Bending 
*Flex-ure (flek'shur), n. A bend- 
ing ; the part bent, the joint. 
Flick-er (flik'iir), v. i. To flap 

the wings ; to flutter. [123-15.] 
*Fli-er (fli'dr), n. A fugitive; 

part of a machine. 
Flight (flite), n. The act of flying 

or running from danger ; a flock 

of birds ; heat of imagination ; a 

soaring; a series of stairs. 
FLiGHT-i-NESs(flite'e'nes),rc.Stateof 

being flighty ; capricious feeling. 
*Flight- y (fli'te), a. Fleeting; 

swift; wild; fanciful; giddy. 
Flim-sy (flim'ze), a. [flimsier — 

flimsiest.] Weak, feeble; mean; 

without force. 
Flinch (flinsh), v. i. [prs. t. 3, 

flinches.] To shrink from ; to 

withdraw from. 
Flinch-er (fllnsh'ur), n. One 

who shrinks. 

FlInG, V. t. [FLUNG — FLUNG.] To 

cast from the hand; to throw; to 
dart: — v. i., to flounce; to grow 
unruly; to wince: — n., a throw; 
a cast ; a gibe, a sneer. 

Fl!nt, n. A kind of quarU (used 
in striking fire). 

Flint- y (fllnt'e), a. Made of 
flint; inexorable. 

Fl!p, n. A liquor made by mixing 
beer with spirits and sugar. 

Flip-pan-cy (fllp'pan\se), n. Lo- 
quacity ; pertness. 

Flip-pant (flip'pant), a. Pert, 
loquacious. 



FLO 



FLO 
n5r, nSt — tube, tub, bull— 611 — pSund — thin, THis. 



FLTJ 



Flip-pant-ly (flip'pantM6), ad, 
In a flippant way ; volubly. 

*Flirt (flurt), v. t. To throw a 
thing with a quick motion : — 
v. %., to be unsteady; to coquet : 
— n., a quick motion ; a sudden 
trick ; a pert girl ; a coquette. 

Flirt- a-tion (fl&rt-a'shun), n. A 
quick sprightly motion ; coquetry. 

Flit (flit), v. i. To fly away ; to 
flutter. [71-6.] 

Flit'ting, p. prs. : — n., an offense, 
a fault. 

*Flit'ted, p. prf. 

*Flitch (flitsh), n. A side of bacon. 

Flitch'es, n. pi. 

*Float (note), v. i. To swim on 
the surface of the water : — v. t. y to 
cover with water; to cause to 
swim : — n., the act of flowing ; a 
body that swims on the water. 

*Float-age \ (fldte'aje), n. Some- 

Flot-age J thing that floats. 

Float-sam. See flotsam. 

Floc-cu-lence (flok'ku^lense), n. 
State of being flocculent. 

*Floc-cu-lent (fl&k'ku x lent), a. 
Adhering in small locks, woolly. 

Flock (flok), n. A company of 
birds or beasts : — v. i., to gather 
in crowds or large numbers. 

*Floe (fl6), n. A mass of float- 
ing ice. 

Fl6g, v. t. To lash ; to whip. 

*Flog'ging, p. prs. 

*Flog-ged, (fl6gd), p. prf. 

Flood (flud), n. A body of water; 
a deluge ; an inundation ; a flow; 
the deluge : — v. t., to deluge ; to 
cover with waters, to overwhelm. 

*Flood-gate (flud'gate), n. A 
gate to stop or let out water. 

Flood-mark (flud'mark), n. High- 
water mark. 

Flook. See fluke. 

Floor (fl6re), n. A pavement; 
a story ; the bottom of a room : 
— v. t., to cover the bottom with a 
floor; to strike down, to prostrate. 

Flop. See flap. 



Fl6'ra, n. The goddess of flowers ; 
the botany of a country. 

Fl6'ral, a. Relating to Flora or 
to flowers. 

Flo-res-cence (fl6-res'sense), n. 
The season or act of flowering, 
in plants. 

*Fl6'ret, n. A small imperfect 
flower. 

Fl6r'id, a. Flushed with red; 
showy ; splendid. 

Flo-rid-i-ty (fl6-rid'eHe), ) 

Flor-id-ness (florWnes), J n ' 
Freshness of color ; redness. 

Flo-rif-e-rous (fl6-rife v rus), a. 
Productive of flowers. 

*Fl6r'1n, n. A coin of different 
values, first made in Florence. 

Fl6'rist, n. A cultivator of flowers. 

*Flos-cule (flSs'kule), n. A 
floret which is part of an aggre- 
gate flower. 

*Flos-cu-lous (fl6s'ku x lus), a. 
Composed of flowers. 

Flot-age. See floatage. 

*Flo-til-la (fld-tll'la), n. A fleet 
of small vessels. 

*Flot-sam (fl&t'sam), } n. Un- 

*Flot-son (fl6t'sun), J claimed 
goods, found floating on the sea. 

Flounce (flounse), v. i. To move 
with violence in water or mire : 
— v. t.y to adorn with flounces : 
— rc., a dash or sudden struggle 
of the body ; a frill or loose 
trimming on a frock. 

*Floun'cing, p. prs. 

Floun-der (flMn'dur), n. A small 
flat fish : — v. i., to struggle with 
irregular motions ; to stumble. 

Fl6ur, n. The edible part of 
grain reduced to powder, meal : 
— v. t.y to grind into flour; to 
sprinkle with flour. 

*Flour-ish (flur'rish), v. i. To 
be in vigor ; to thrive ; to use 
florid language ; to boast : — v. t., 
to adorn with flourishes ; to move 
a weapon quickly in curves and 
vibrations ; to brandish : — »., 
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bravery; beauty; ostentatious 
embellishment; a brandishing ; 
display. 

Flour'ish^es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Flour-ish-ing-ly (flurlshlng-le), 
ad. Thrivingly; ostentatiously. 

Flout, v. t. To mock; to insult: 
— v. i.y to practice mockery ; to 
sneer: — n. 3 a mock; an insult; 
a sneer. 

Flow (fl6), v. i. To run or spread 
as water; to melt; to issue; to 
glide smoothly; to hang loose 
and waving : — v. t., to overflow ; 
to deluge: — n,, arise of water; 
current; abundance. 

Flow-er (fl6u'ur), n. The blos- 
som of a plant; an ornament; 
the prime part: — v. i., to be in 
flower; to be in the prime; to 
blossom: — v. t., to adorn with 
flowers. 

*Flow-er-et (fl6u'tir'et), n. A 
small flower. 

*Flow-er-i-ness (fldu'ur^e-nes), n. 
The state of abounding with 
flowers. 

*Flow-er-y (flSii'ur y re), a. Full 
of flowers ; adorned with flowers. 

Flow-ing-ly (fl6'lng N le), ad. With 
abundance; with plenty. 

* Flown (flone), p. prf. of fly. 

Fluc-tu-ant (fiuk'tshu x ant), ct. 
Wavering, uncertain. 

Fluc-tu-ate (fluk'tshu x ate), v. i. 
To float backward and forward ; 
to rise and fall, as waves; to 
waver; to vacillate. 

Fluc'tu x a-ting, p. prs. 

*Fluc-tu-a-tion (^fluk-tshu-a'- 
shun), n. Uncertainty ; un- 
steadiness. 

*Flue (flu), n. The pipe of a 
chimney, &c. ; soft down or fur. 

*Flu-en-cy (flu'eVse), n. The 
quality of flowing; smoothness; 
readiness of speech. 

Flu'ent, a. Liquid; flowing; co- 
pious ; voluble [380] : — n., a 
stream. 

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FOC 
Fate, far, fMl, fat— me, met- 



-plne, pin — n6, m&ve, 



FOL 



*Flu-ent-ly (flu'ent v le), ad. In 
an easy, flowing manner. 

Flu'gel v man. See fugleman. 

Flu-id (fluid), a. Liquid; not 
solid : — n., an animal juice ; a 
thing that flows ; a liquid. 

*Flu-id-i-ty (flu-ld'eHe), n. The 
quality of being fluid. 

Flu-id-ounce (flMd N 6unse), n. In 
Medicine, the ounce of capacity, 
which is the one-sixteenth of a 
pint of Wine Measure. See 

DRAM and DRACHM. 

Flu-i-dram 1 (flu 'eMram), n. 

*Flu-i-drachm J K " 

In Medicine, the dram of capac- 
ity, which is the eighth part of 
a fluidounce. See fluidounce. 

Fluke, n. The hook, or the broad 
part, of an anchor. 

Flume, n. A channel for water. 

Flum-mer-y (flum'murVe), n. A 
kind of food made of flour; a 
useless thing. 

*Flum'mer'ies, n. pi. 

Flung, pst. t. and p. prf. of fling. 

*Flu-or (flu'ur), n. A mineral. 

Flu-or-ine (flu'ur^ln), n. A non- 
metallic element. 

Flur-ry (flur're), n. A hasty 
blast; hurry: — v. t.,to disturb. 

Flur'ried, p. prf. 

*Flur a ries, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Flush, v. i. To flow with vio- 
lence; to glow; to redden sud- 
denly : — v. t. y to color ; to elate ; 
to redden : — a., fresh ; full of 
vigor ; level ; abounding : — n., a 
sudden impulse ; glow ; violent 
flow; cards all of a suit. [36-15.] 

*Flush'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Flus-ter (fliis'tur), v. t. To be in 
a bustle or heat; to hurry; to 
confound : — n., sudden discom- 
posure; agitation. 

* Flute, n. A musical pipe ; a 
channel or furrow in a pillar : — 
v. t., to cut into hollows or flutes. 

Flu'ting, p. prs. [the flute. 

^Flu'tIst, n. One who plays on 
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Flut-ter (flut'tur), v. i. To move 
the wings rapidly; to move ir- 
regularly : — v. t. f to drive in dis- 
order; to disorder: — n. y hurry; 
disorder of mind; confusion. 

*Flu-vi-al (flu've'al), a. Belong- 
ing to a river. 

Flux (fluks), n. The act of flow- 
ing; dysentery ; looseness : — v. t., 
to melt ; to make fluid. 

*Flux'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

*Flux-il-i-ty (fluks-U'e'te), n. 
Capability of being fused. 

*Flux-ion (fluk'shun), n. The act 
of flowing ; the matter that flows. 

*Flux-ion-al (fluk'shun^al), a. 
Relating to fluxions. 

Flux'ions, n. pi. The analysis of 
variable and very small quantities. 

Fly (fll), v. i. [flew — flown.] 
To move through the air with 
wings ; to pass away ; to burst 
asunder ; to run away : — v. t., to 
move through the air ; to shun ; 
to avoid; to quit by flight : — n., 
a small winged insect; part of a 
machine ; a light carriage. 

*Flies, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Fly-blow (fll'blo), v. t. [flyblew 

Or FLYBLOWED FLYBLOWN.] To 

taint with flies; to fill with mag- 
gots : — n., the egg of a fly. 

Fly-leaf (fll'leef), n. A blank 
leaf at the beginning of a book. 

*Fly-wheel (fll'whe&l), n. A 
wheel that regulates the action 
of machinery. 

*Foal (f61e), n. A colt, a filly. 

Foam (f6me), n. The white sub- 
stance which gathers on the top 
of liquors ; froth, spume : — v. i., 
to froth ; to gather foam ; to be 
in rage. 

*Foam-y (f6me'e), a. Covered 
with foam, frothy. 

F6b, n. A small pocket : — v. t. } to 
cheat, to trick, defraud. 

*Fob'bing, p. prs. 

*Fob-bed (f6bd), p. prf. [a focus. 

Fo-cal (f&'kal), a. Belonging to 



Fo-cus (fo'kus), n. The point 
where rays of light or heat are 
collected by a lens or concave 
mirror ; a point of concentration. 

*Fo-ci (f6'sl), ) , 

Fo-cus-es (f6'kus > es), J n ' $ 1 ' 

Fod-der (fdd'dur), n. Dry food 
for cattle : — v. t., to feed with 
dry food. 

Foe (f6), n. An enemy in war ; a 
persecutor; an opponent. 

*Foe-man (f6'man), n. An enemy 
in war ; a foe. 

Foe'men, n. pi. 

F6g, n. A thick mist; aftergrass. 

Fo-gey. See fogy. 

Fog-gi-ly (f6g'ge v le), ad. Darkly, 
cloudily, mistily. 

*Fog-gi-ness (f6g'ge x nes), n. The 
state of being dark or misty; 
cloudiness. 

*Fog-gy (f6g'ge), a. Misty, cloudy. 

*Fo-gy (f6'ge), n. A stickler for 
oid usages. 

Fo'gies, n. pi. 

F6h, in. An expression of contempt. 

*Foi-ble (fdl'bl), n. A weak side, 
a failing. 

F61l, v. t. To frustrate; to puz- 
zle ; to defeat : — n., defeat ; a 
substance for burnishing ; a thin 
plate or leaf of metal; an ill-fa- 
vored object used to set off some- 
thing else; a fencing-sword. 

*F6isT, v. t. To insert wrongfully, 
or by forgery. 

F6ld, n. A place where sheep 
are penned ; a flock of sheep ; a 
plait; a double: — v. t., to shut 
sheep in the fold ; to double ; 
to complicate ; to lay in plaits. 

Fold-er (fold'ur), n. One who 
folds ; an instrument to fold with. 

*Fo-li-a-ceous ffo-le-a'shus), a. 
Consisting of leaves. 

*Fo-li-age (f6'lelje), n. Leaves, 
tufts of leaves. [352-20.] 

Fo-li-ate (f6'le N ate), v. t. To beat 
into laminae or leaves. 

Fo'li^a-ting, p. prs. 



FOO 



nSr, n&t- 



FOO 
-tube, tub, bull— 611- 



-p6und — thin, THis. 



FOR 



*Fo-li-a-tion ( N f6-le-a'shun), n. 
The act of beating into thin leaves. 

Fo-li-o (f6'le x 6 or fdl'yd), «. A large 
book, of which the pages are 
formed by a sheet of paper once 
doubled; a leaf: — appertaining 
to a folio. 

♦Fq'li^os, n. pi. 

Folk (f6ke), ) n. pi. People ; 

Folks (f6kes), J nations,mankind. 

Fol-low (f&l'16), v. t. To go 
after; to attend; to pursue; to 
imitate ; to be consequent upon ; 
to succeed. 

Fol'low-ed,^. prf.\ — (ap.p. — by.) 

*Fol-low-er (f61'16 N ur), n. One 
who comes after another ; a de- 
pendant; an associate; an imi- 
tator ; a copyist ; a disciple. 

Fol-ly (f6l'le), n. Want of un- 
derstanding ; criminal weakness ; 
an absurd act ; depravity. 

*Fol'lies, n. pi. [384-13.] 

F6-ment', v. t. To cherish with 
heat; to bathe with warm lo- 
tions ; to encourage ; to excite. 

Fo-ment-a-tion ^fo-ment-a'shun), 
n. A warm lotion ; instigation. 

*Fo-ment-er (f6-ment'ur), n. An 
encourager, a supporter. 

F6nd, a. Foolish, silly ; foolishly 
tender ; loving, (ap. p. — of.) 

Fon-dle (f6n'dl), v. t. To treat 
with great indulgence; to caress. 

Fon'dling, p. prs. : — n., one re- 
garded with great affection ; one 
fondled. [fondles. 

Fox-dler (f6n'dlur), n. One who 

Fond-ly (fond'le), ad. With great 
affection or tenderness. 

Fond-ness (fSnd'nes), n. Foolish- 
ness, weakness ; tenderness, (ap. 
p.— for.) [275.] 

F6nt, n. A baptismal vessel; an 
assortment of types. 

F6nt'1l, a. Relating to a fountain 
or source. 

F66d, n. Victuals, provision ; that 
which nourishes ; sustenance. 

*F66d'f-&l, a. Fruitful, full of food. 



F66l, n. An idiot; a buffoon: — 
v. i., to trifle ; to play : — v. *., to 
treat with contempt; to disap- 
point. 

Fool-er-y (f661'urYe), n. Habitual 
folly ; trifling practice. 

*Fool'er v ies, n. pi. 

*Fool-hard-i-ness (fo61-hard'e- 
v nes), n. Senseless courage. 

Fool-hard-y (f'661-hard'e), a. 
Madly adventurous, venturesome. 

FdOL'isH, a. Void of understand- 
ing ; weak of intellect ; im- 
prudent. 

Fool-ish-ly (f661'IshHe), ad. In 
a foolish manner; without un- 
derstanding ; absurdly. 

*Fool-ish-ness (f&ol'ish x nes), n. 
Want of understanding; folly. 

*Fools-cap (fdolz'kap), n. A 
large-sized writing-paper. 

Foot (fiit), n. [pi. feet.] The 
part upon which a person or 
thing stands ; the base ; infan- 
try ; a measure in poetry ; a 
measure of length, containing 
12 lineal inches ; a measure of 
surface, containing 144 square 
inches ; a measure of solidity or 
capacity, containing 1728 cubic 
inches : — v. i., to dance ; to trip ; 
to walk: — v. t., to spurn; to 
kick ; to tread ; to add up. (ap. 
p. — from, out, up.) 

Footing, p. prs. : — n., ground for 
the foot; foundation, support; 
condition, state. 

Foot-ball (fiit'bal), n. A ball 
driven by the foot. 

Foot-boy (fut'b6e), n. A menial; 
an errand-boy. 

*Foot-bridge (fut'brldje), n. A 
narrow bridge. 

Foot-fall (fut'fal), n. A footstep. 

Foot-hold (fiit'hold), n. Space 
for the foot to stand on. 

Foot-ing. See under foot. 

Foot-man (fut'man), n. A menial 
servant in livery. 

Foot'men, n. pi. 



*Foot-pace (fut'pase), n. A slow 
gait. 

Foot-pad (fut'pad), n. A high- 
wayman on foot. 

Foot-path (fut'pad), n. A way 
for foot-passengers. 

Foot-step (fut'step), n. Trace; 
track ; a mark by the foot. 

Foot-stool (fut'st661), n. A stool 
for the feet. 

F6p, n. A coxcomb ; one fond of 
dress ; a gay, trifling man. 

Fop-per-y (f6p'pur v re), n. Folly,' 
impertinence ; affectation of im- 
portance or show. 

*Fop'per n ies, n. pi. 

F6p'p!sh, a. Vain in dress. 

*Fop-pish-ly (f6p'pish v le), ad. In 
a foppish manner ; vainly. 

F6p'pIsh x ness, n. Showy vanity. 

F6r, prp. Because of; with re- 
spect to ; in the place of; for the 
sake of; in consideration of; to- 
ward; against; in favor of ; ac- 
cording to ; in quest of : — con. c, 
because; on this account; that, 
forasmuch. 

*For-age (f6r / !j), v. i. To wander 
in search of provisions; to rav- 
age: — v. t., to plunder; to strip: 
— n., search for provisions; food 
for cattle. 

For'a v ging, p. prs. 

F 6 -rA/men, n. A small hole or 
opening. 

Fo-ram-i-na (f6-ram'e v n&), n. pi. 

*For-as-much ( x f6r-az-mutsh r ), 
con.c. Because that, (cor.c. — as.) 

Fo-ray (f6'ra), n. An incursion 
for pillage. 

FOR-BADE(f6r-bad / ),i?^.f.ofFORBID. 

For-bear (fdr-bare'), v. i. [for- 
bore — forborne.] To cease 
from; to pause; to delay; to 
abstain: — v. t., to decline, omit 
voluntarily; to spare; to treat 
with clemency. [174-16.] 

*For-bear-ance (f6r-bare'&nse), 
n. Command of temper; lenity; 
restraint; mildness. 

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FOR 

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FOR 



For-bid (fftr-bld'), v. t. [forbid 

Or FORBADE — FORBIDDEN Or FOR 

bid.] To prohibit; to oppose; 

to hinder. 
For-bid'ding, p. prs. : — a., raising 

abhorrence ; repulsive. 
*For-bid-dance (f6r-bld'danse), n. 

Prohibition. 

F5r-b6re', pat. t. Of FORBEAR. 
*"F6R-B6RNE r , p. prf. Of FORBEAR. 

Force (forse), n. Strength, vigor, 
might; violence; efficacy; va- 
lidity; armament [236-1] : — v. t, 
to compel; to constrain; to over- 
power; to enforce; to impel; to 
coerce ; to storm ; to take or en 
ter by violence; to oblige; to 
extort. 

*For'cing, p. prs. 

Force-ful (f6rse'Ml), a. Violent, 
strong, impetuous. 

Force-less (fdrse'lSs), a. With- 
out force, feeble. 

*For-ceps (fdr f s&$s),n.pl A surgi- 
cal instrument for extracting. 

Force-Pump (forse'pump), n. A 
pump for elevating water more 
than thirty-two feet above its 
level, or for filling the boiler of a 
steam-engine. 

For-cer (for'sur), n. That which 
forces, drives, or constrains. 

*For-ci-ble (f6r / se x bl), a. Strong; 
violent; powerful; energetic; 
valid. 

For-ci-bly (f6r'seH)l&), ad. Im- 
petuously; strongly; by force. 

Ford, n. A shallow part of a 
river : — v. t., to pass without 
swimming. 

*Ford-a-ble (fordTbl), a. Pass. 
able without swimming. 

F6re, a. [former — foremost (in 
place), first (in order).] An- 
terior ; forward : — ad., before 
anteriorly: — n., the stem of a 
ship. 

Fore'arm, n. The part of the arm 

which extends from the elbow to 

the wrist. 

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Fore-arm (f6re-arm'), v. t. To 

provide with arms beforehand. 
Fore-bode (f6re-bode'), v. i. To 

prognosticate ; to foretell. 
*Fore-bo'ding, p. prs. 
Fore-cast (f6re'kast), n. Con 

trivance beforehand; foresight. 
Fore-cast (f6re-kast'), v. t. To 

scheme; to plan; to contrive 

beforehand. 
*Fore-cas-tle (fore'kas\sl), 

That part of the upper deck of a 

ship which is near the prow. 
*Fore-ci-ted (f6re-sl'tfid), a. 

Quoted before. 
Fore-close (f6re-kl6ze'), v, t. To 

shut off; to preclude; to deprive 

of power to redeem a mortgage. 

*FoRE-CLo'siNG, p. prs. 

Fore-clos-ure (f6re-kl6'zhur), n, 
Act of foreclosing. 

Fore-doom (f6re-d66m'), v. t. To 
predestinate. 

*Fore-fa-ther (fore'fa-raur or 
f6re-fa/THur), n. Ancestor. 

*Fore-fin-ger (f6re-fing'gur), n. 
The finger next to the thumb. 

Fore-foot (f6re'fut), n. One of the 
forward feet of an animal. 

Fore'feet, n. pi. 

Fore-go (f6re-g6')> v. t. [fore- 
went — foregone.] [prs. t. 3, 
foregoes.] To quit, give up. 

*Fore-ground (f6re'gr6und), n. 
The front part of a picture. 

F6re'hand, a. Done too soon. 

*Fore-head (f6r'£d or fdr'bid), n. 
The upper part of the face; as- 
surance. 

For-eign (ffa'rln), a. Belonging 
to another country ; not domes- 
tic; alien; remote; extraneous; 
not to the point, (ap. p. — to, 

from.)t 
For-eign-er (f6r'rin > ur), n. One 

from another country : an alien ; 

a stranger. [Remoteness. 

*For-eign-ness (^r'rln^nes), n. 
Fore-judge (f6re-judje')> v. t. To 

judge beforehand. 



*Fore-judg'ing, p. prs. 

Fore-know (f6re-n6'), v. t. [fore- 
knew — foreknown.] To know 
beforehand ; to foresee. 

*Fore-knowl-edge (f6re-n&l'- 
l£dje), n. Prescience; knowledge 
of that which is to happen. 

Fore-land (fdre'land), n. A prom- 
ontory, headland. 

*Fore-lay (f6re-la'), v. t. [fore- 
laid — forelaid.] To lay wait 
for; to entrap. 

Fore-lock (f6re'16k), n. The hair 
that grows on the forehead. 

F6re-m1n, n. The first or chief 
person on a jury; the director 
of a business. 

Fore'men, n. pi. 

*F6re'mast, n. The mast nearest 
the head or bow of a ship. 

Fore-men-tion-ed (fdre-meV- 
shund), a. Mentioned or cited 
before. 

F6re'm6st, a. First in place. 

Fore-na-med (f6re-namd / )> cu 
Named before. 

Fore-noon (f6re'n66n), n. The 
time of day before noon. 

*Fo-REN-sic (f6-reVsik), a. Be* 
longing to courts of justice. 

*Fore-or-dain ( v f6re-dr-dane'), 
v. t. To predestinate; to pre- 
determine. 

*Fore-or-di-na-tion (fire^r-de- 
na'shun), n. Predestination. 

F6re'pArt, n. The anterior part. 

Fore-run (fore-run'), v. t. [fore- 
ran Or FORERUN — FORERUN.] 

To precede. 

Fore-run'ning, p. prs. 

*Fore-run-ner (f6re-ran'nur), iu 
A messenger sent before; a pre- 
cursor ; a harbinger. 

Fore-say (fore-sa'), v. t. [fore- 
said — ^foresaid.] To predict. 

*Fore-see (fore-see'), v. t. [fore- 
saw — foreseen.] To see be- 
forehand. 

Fore-ship (f6re'ship), n. The an- 
terior part of a ship. 



FOR 



FOR 
n5r, n6t— tube, tub, bull— 611- 



-pMnd — ^in, THis. 



FOR 



Fore-short-en (f6re-sh6r'tn), v. t 
To outline according to a front 
or oblique view of an object. 

Fore-show (f&re-sh6')> v. t. [fore- 
showed — FORESHOWED Or FORE- 
SHOWN.] To represent an event 
before it happens ; to predict. 

Fore-sight (fore'slte), n. Fore- 
knowledge; a seeing before- 
hand; penetration. 

*For-est (f6r'est), n. A tract of 
ground covered with trees : — a., 
covered with trees ; rustic. 

*Fore-stall (f6re-stal'), v. t. To 
anticipate; to take up before- 
hand : — see regrate. 

Fore-stall-er (f6re-stal'lur), n. 
One who anticipates the market. 

*For-est-er (f6r / est v ur), n. A 
keeper of the forest; one who 
lives in a forest. 

Fore-taste (fdre'taste), n. An- 
ticipation of; a taste beforehand. 

Fore-taste (fore-taste'), v. t. To 
taste before. 

*Fore-tast'ing, p. prs. 

Fore-tell (f6re-tel'), v. t. [fore 
told — foretold.] To predict; 
to prophesy; to tell before an 
event happens. 

*Fore-tell'ing, p. prs. 

Fore-tell-er (fore-tel'lur), 71. 
One who predicts or prophesies. 

*Fore-thought (f6re'«Aawt), n. 
Prescience, anticipation; provi- 
dent care ; caution. 

Fore-to-ken (f6re-t6'kn), v. t. To 
foreshow, prognosticate : — n., a 
previous sign, prognostic. 

F6re-t6ld', pst. t. and p. prf. of 
foretell. 

Fore-top (f6re't6p), n. The hair 
on the forehead. 

For-ev-er (f6r-eVur), ad. At all 
times ; eternally. [forehand. 

s^re-warn', v. t. To admonish be- 

FORE-WENT', pst. t. Of FOREGO. 

*For-feit (foYfit), n. Something 
lost by the commission of a 
crime ; a fine : — v. t., to lose by 



some offense [251-14] : — a., lost 
by fine ; liable to penal seizure. 

*For-feit-a-ble (fdrWaMri), a. 
Capable of being forfeited. 

For-feit-ure (f3r'fit x yur), n. 
The act of forfeiting ; the thing 
forfeited; amulet; a penalty. 

F6R-GAVE', pst. t. Of FORGIVE. 

Forge (f6rje), n. A place where 
iron is beaten into form : — v. t., 
to form by the hammer; to coun- 
terfeit; to falsify; to fabricate. 
[192-14.] 

*Forg'ing, p. prs. 

Forg-er (forj'ur), n. One who 
makes or forms ; one who coun- 
terfeits. 

Forg-er-y (f6rj'urVe), n. The 
crime of counterfeiting; the thing 
counterfeited. 

^Forg'er^ies, n. pi. 

For-get (f6r-gef), v. t. [forget 
— forgotten or forgot.] To 
lose memory of; to neglect; to 
slight. 

*For-get'ting, p. prs. 

*For-get-ful (f6r-get'ful), a. Apt 
to forget; oblivious, negligent. 

FoR-GET-FUL-NESS^dr-geVfiirnes) 
n. Oblivion, loss of memory. 

For-give (fdr-giv'), v. t. [for- 
gave — forgiven.] To pardon; 
to remit; to overlook. 

For-giv'ing, p. prs. 

*For-give-ness (fdr-glv'nes), n, 
The act of forgiving, pardon; 
disposition to forgive. 

For-got / , pst. t. and p. prf. of 

FORGET. 
*FOR-GOT'TEN, p. prf. of FORGET. 

Fork, n. An instrument divided 
at one end into two or more 
prongs : — v. i., to shoot into 
branches: — v. t., to pitch with 
a fork. 

Fork-ed-ness ^rk'ed^ne's), n. An 
opening into branches. 

Fork-ed (fSrk'ed), ) a. Opening 

Fork-y (f6rk'e), j into two or 



more parts. 



18* 



F6r-l6rn', a. Deserted, forsaken; 
wretched, desperate. 

'^FdR-LdRN'NEss^.Misery^olitude. 

F6rm, n. Shape; a mould; beauty; 
external appearance ; stated 
method; a long seat; a class; 
ceremony : — v. t., to make ; to 
model ; to plan ; to shape. 

For'mal, a. Ceremonious ; regu- 
lar, precise; methodical; exact. 
[139-24.] 

For-mal-ism (f6r , marizm), n. The 
quality of being formal. 

For-mal-ist (fdr^maHst), n. One 
who prefers appearance to re- 
ality ; a hypocrite. 

*For-mal-i-ty (f6r-mal'le x te), n. 
Ceremony, order. 

For-malVties, n. pi. 

For-mal-ly (for'marie), ad. Ac- 
cording to forms; ceremoniously. 

For-ma-tion (fdr-ma'shun), n. Act 
of forming; creation; contriv- 
ance ; a band of minerals formed 
in the same geological epoch. 

For-ma-tive (fdr'maMv), a. Hav- 
ing the power of giving form; 
tending to form ; plastic. 

For-mer (fdr'mur), n. He who 
forms: — a. f before another in 
time: — opposed to latter. 

For-mer-ly (f6r'mur v le), ad. In 
times past. 

For-mi-da-ble (f6r'me'da-bl), a. 
Terrible, dreadful ; impressing 
fear. [105-2.] 

For-hi-da-ble-ness (f6Vme\Ia-bl- 
N nes), n. Dreadfulness. 

For-mi-da-bly (fdr'meMa-ble), ad. 
In a terrible manner. 

F6rm'less, a. Shapeless. 

For-mu-la (fSr'miiia), n. A pre- 
scribed form ; a model ; an alge- 
braic expression of a rule. 

*For'mu n l^3, ) , 

ForWlas, ) n ' pL 

For-mu-la-ry (fSr'muMa-re), n. A 
book containing forms or prece- 
dents : — a., prescribed. 

For'mu\la-ries, n. pi. 

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Fate, far, £8,11, fat- 



FOS 
-me, met — pine, pin — no, m6ve, 



FOU 



For-sake (fSr-sake'), v. t. [for- 
sook — forsaken.] To leave ; 
to desert,* to fail* to give up; 
to depart from. 

For-SA'king, p. prs. 

For-sooth (fdr-sbbth'), ad. In 
truth; certainly. 

*For-swear (for-sware'), v. t. 

[FORSWORE — FORSWORN.] To 

renounce upon oath ; to be per- 
jured : — v. i., to swear falsely ; to 
commit perjury. 

F6rt, n. A fortified house ; a castle. 

F6rte, n. That in which one ex- 
cels. [192-7.] 

Forth (fdrth), ad. [further — 
furthest.] Forward; abroad; 
out into view. 

J^§*~ Forth, formerly written 
furth, is the obsolete positive 
of the comparative further 
and the superlatives furthest 
and furthermost (adjectives). 

Forth-com-ing (f6r^-kum'lng), a. 
Ready or about to appear. 

Forth-with (fbrth-wlth'), ad. 
Immediately. 

*For-ti-eth (f6r'te x M), a. The or- 
dinal of forty ; noting the number 
forty. 

For-ti-fi-ca-tion ( x f6r-t6-fe-ka'- 
shun), n. A place built for 
strength; the science of forti- 
fying. 

For-ti-fy (f6r'te v fi), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 
fortifies. ]To strengthen against 
attacks ; to confirm ; to secure ; 
to invigorate. 

For'ti n fi-ed, p.prf. 

FoR-Ti-TUDE(f6r'te N tude),n.Resolu- 
tion,courage, endurance. [32-14.] 

Fort-night (fdrt'nlte or fort'nlt), 
n. The space of two weeks. 

F6r'tress, n. A stronghold; a for- 
tified place ; a citadel. 

*For'tress v es, n. pi. 

*For-tu-i-tous (f6r-tu'eHus), a. 
Accidental, casual. 

For-tu-i-tous-ly ^r-tu'e'tus-le), 
ad. Accidentally. 
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For-tu-i-ty (fdr-tu'e N te,), n. Luck, 
chance. 

For-tu-nate (fflr'tiMt), a. Lucky, 
successful, prosperous. [83.] 

For-tu-nate-ly (f6Vtu N nit-le), ad, 
Happily, successfully, luckily. 

Fort-une (f6r'tune or fdrt'yun), 
n. The chance of life; means 
of living; event; estate, wealth, 
riches : — v. i. 9 to befall, happen. 

Fort'uVing, p. prs. 

Fort-une-Hunt-er (fSr'tune- 
x hunt-ur or f6rt'yun'hunt-ur), n, 
A man who seeks to marry a 
woman with a fortune. 

Fort-une-Tell-er (f6r'tuneHel 
-lur or f6rt'yunH§l-lur), n. One 
who pretends to the knowledge 
of future events. [ten ; 40. 

For-ty (fdr'te), a. orn. Four times 

F6'rum, n. A public place ; a tri- 
bunal ; a court of justice. 

F6'ra, ) 4 

Fd'RUMsJ 7 ^ 

F6r'w1rd, ad. Towards, onward: 
— a.,warm,earnest,ardent, eager; 
bold, confident; early ripe: — v.t., 
to hasten ; to advance ; to promote. 

For-ward-er (fdr'ward^ur), n. He 
who promotes or forwards. 

For-ward-ly (f6r'ward v le), ad. 
Eagerly, hastily, quickly. 

For-ward-ness (fdr'ward^nes), n. 
Quickness ; earliness ; prompt- 
ness; want of reserve; confidence. 

For- wards (for'wardz), ad. On- 
ward; progressively. 

•Fosse (f6s), n. A ditch, a moat. 

F6s's!l, a. Dug out of the earth : 
— n., that which is dug out of the 
earth; remains of animals and 
plants found in rocks, &e. 

Fos-siL-iF-E-ROUs( x f6s-sll-ifur > us) 
a.Producing or containing fossils. 

Fos-sil-ize (fos'sirize), v. t. To 
convert into a fossil: — v. i. y to 
become a fossil. 

x Fos-sil-i'zing, p. prs. 

Fos-ter (f6s'tur), v. t. To nurse ; 
to encourage, cherish. [358-19.] 



Fos-ter-Child (f6s'tur x tshild), n. 
A child bred by one who is not 
a parent. 

F0S-TER-FA-THER(f6s'tur V fa-THttr) 

n. One who brings up another 
man's child. 

Fos-ter-Moth-er (f6s'tuYmuTH- 
ur), n. A nurse. 

Fos-ter-Son (f6s'tur\sun), n. An 
adopted son. 

Foth-er (f6TH'ur), v. t. To stop a 
leak in a ship by means of oak- 
um : — n., a weight of lead con- 
taining 19£ hundred-weight. 

Fought (fawt), pst. t. and p. prf. 

of FIGHT. 
F6ul, a. Not clean; filthy; im- 
pure ; wicked ; gross ; stormy : — 
v. t. y to daub, bemire ; to pollute. 
*Foul-ly (fdiil'le), ad. Filthily ; 
nastily. 

Foul-mouth-ed (fdul'mSuTHd), a. 
Using foul language ; scurrilous. 

Foul'ness, n. Filthiness, pollution. 

F6und, pst. t. and p. prf. of find : 
— v. t.y to lay the basis of a 
building; to institute; to estab- 
lish ; to form by casting metal. 
(ap. p. — on or upon a basis ; in 
truth.) 

Found-a-tion (found-a'shun), n. 
The basis or lower part of an 
edifice ; groundwork ; original ; 
establishment. 

Found-er (fMncl'ur), n. One who 
endows ; a builder ; a caster in 
metals [192-1] : — v. t., to make 
lame: — v. L, to sink; to fail; to 
fill. [61-27.] 

F6und'ling, n. A child deserted 
by parent or guardian. 

Foundress, n. A woman who 
founds, builds, or establishes. 

•^Found'ress^es, n. pi. 

Found-er-y (f6iind'ur x re), 

*Found-ry (fMnd're), 
A place for casting figures in 
metal ; the art of casting metals. 

Found'er^ies, \ 7 

Foundries, J ' * ' 



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FRA 



FRA 

n5r, n&t — tube, tub, bull— 611 — p5und — thin, THis. 



FRA 



Fount (f5unt). ]_ n. A well ; 

*Foun-tain (fSiin'tln), j a source ; 

a spring ; a spout of water ; an 

original. 
F6unt, «. A complete set of let- 
ters ; a set of types. 
Four (fore), a. or n. Twice two ; 4. 
Four-fold (f6re'f61d), a. Four 

times repeated. 
Four-foot-ed (f6re'futfed), a. 

Having four feet. 
Four-i-er-ism (f66're x ur-izm), n. 

See communism. 
#Four-score (f6re'sk&re), a. Four 

times twenty. 
Four-teen (f'6re'teen), a. or n. 

Four and ten; 14. 
*Four-teenth (f6re'teenjA), a. 

The ordinal of fourteen; noting 

the number fourteen. 
^Fourth (forth), n. The ordinal 

of four ; noting the number four. 
Fourth-ly (fbrth'lk), ad. In the 

fourth place. 
Fowl (fMl), n. A winged animal, 

a bird : — v. i., to kill birds for 

food or game. 
*Fowl-er (fdul'ur), n. A sports- 
man who catches birds. 
*FowL-iNGr-PiECE(f6ul'lng x peese), 

n. A gun for shooting birds. 
Fox (f6ks), n. A wild animal of 

the dog kind, remarkable for his 

cunning; a knave; a cunning 

fellow. 
Fox'es, n. pi. 
Fox-chase (f&ks'tshase), n. The 

pursuit of a fox with hounds. 
Fox-hunt-er (f6ks'hunfur), n. 

One fond of hunting foxes. 
Fox-ish (f6kslsh), a. Cunning, 

wily, artful. [for foxes. 

Fox-trap (f&ks'trap), n. A snare 
*Fox-y (f6ks'e), a. Likeafox, wily. 
*Fra-cas (fra'kas or fra-ka'), n. 

A noisy quarrel ; a riot. 
Fra'cas v es, n. pi. 
FRAC-TiON(frak / shun),n. The act of 

breaking, the state of being bro- 
ken; a broken part of an integer. 



7fiM~ Mathematical fractions 
are Vulgar, Decimal, and Duo- 
decimal. A Vulgar fraction is 
one having an expressed de- 
nominator; a Decimal is one 
having an unexpressed de- 
nominator of some power of 
ten; a Duodecimal, one having 
an unexpressed denominator 
of some power of twelve. Vul- 
gar fractions are proper, im- 
proper, simple, compound, com- 
plex, mixed, and continued. 
Decimal fractions are finite or 
terminating, and infinite or 
circulating. In Mathematical 
Analysis, rational and vanish- 
ing fractions are employed. 
For further information, see 
w Dictionary of Mathematics," 
by Davies and Peck. 
Frac-tion-al (frak'shun x al), a. 

Relating to fractions. 
*Frac-tious (frak'shus), a. Apt 

to quarrel ; peevish. 
Frac-ture (frak'tshur), n. Rup- 
ture, breach, separation of con- 
tinuous parts : — v. U, to break a 
bone ; to crack. 
*Frac'tu x ring, p. prs. 
Fra-gile (fra'jil), a. Brittle, frail, 

easily destroyed or broken. 
*Fra-gil-i-ty (fra-jil'le'te), n. 

Brittleness, frailty, weakness. 
Frag-ment (frag'ment), n. A part 
broken from the whole ; an im- 
perfect piece. 
*FRAG-MENT-A-RY(frag'ment v a-re), 

a. Composed of fragments. 
Fra-grance (fra'granse), \ 

*Fra-gran-cy (fra'granse), j n ' 
Sweetness of smell; pleasing 
scent. 
Fra'grInt, a. Odorous, aromatic, 

sweet-scented. [247-2.] 
Fra-grant-ly (fra'grant v le), ad. 

With a sweet odor. 
*Frail (frale), n. A basket made 
of rushes : — a., weak ; liable to 
error; easily injured. 



Frail-ty (frale'te), a. Weakness ; 
infirmity; imperfection. [171.] 

*Frail'ties, n. pi. 

Frame, v. t. To form; to make; 
to regulate ; to plan ; to invent : 
— n., the timbers which support 
a building of any kind; struc- 
ture; order; regularity; shape; 
scheme ; a rack. 

Fra'ming, p. prs. 

Frame-work (frame'wurk), n. 
The frame. 

Franc (frank), n. A French coin 
valued at nearly 19 cents. 

*Fran-chise (fran'tshlz), n. Ex- 
emption from duty ; privilege ; 
immunity [147-3] : — v. t., to 
make free. 

Franchising, p. prs. 

*Fran-chise-ment (fran'tshlz- 
^ment), n. Release from duty; 
freedom. 

*Fran-gi-bil-i-ty ( x fran-je-bli'e- 
He), n. State of being frangible. 

Fran-gi-ble (fran'je x bl), a. Fra- 
gile, brittle, liable to break. 

Frank (frangk), a. Liberal, gene- 
rous; candid, open, sincere: — n., 
a letter free of postage : — v. t., to 
make free; to exempt letters 
from postage. 

*Frank-in-cense (frangkln^sense 
or frangk-ln'sense), n. A kind 
of odoriferous resin, used as a 
perfume. [91-1.] 

Frank-lin (frangk'lln), n. A 
freeholder. 

Frank-ly (frangk'le), ad. With- 
out reserve, liberally, freely. 

Frank-ness (frangk'ne's), n. Plain- 
ness, openness, liberality, candor. 

Fran-tic (fran'tik), a. Transported 
with passion, mad, raving. [60-18.] 

Fran-tic-ly (fran'tik v le), ad. Out- 
rageously, madly. 

Fran-tic-ness (fran'tlk x nes), n. 
Madness, fury of passion. 

Fra-ter'nal, a. Brotherly. 

FRA-TER-NAL-LY(fra-ter'nal v le),ad. 
In a brotherly manner. 

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FRE 
Fate, far, fS.ll, fat — me, m^t — pine, pin — n6, m6ve, 



FRE 



Fra-ter-ni-ty (fra-ter'ne\e), n, 
A body of men united, society : 
a brotherhood. [363-11.] 

*Fra-ter'ni x ties, n. pi. 

*Fra-ter'n1ze, v. t. To unite as 
brothers. 

x Fra-ter-ni'zing, p. pra. 

Frat-ri-ci-dal (Yrat-re-sl'dal), a. 
Relating to fratricide. 

Frat-rt-cide (frat're^side), n. The 
murder or murderer of a brother. 

Fraud (frawd), n. Deceit, cheat. 

Fraud-ful (frawd'ful), a. Artful, 
treacherous, trickish. 

Fraud-ful-ly (frawd'fuHe), ad. 
Deceitfully. 

*Fraud-u-lence (frawd'u^lense), 

Fraud-u-len-cy (frawd'uMen-se), 
n. Deceitfulness, proneness to 
artifice, fraud. 

Fraud-u-lent (frawd'u^lent), a. 
Trickish, deceitful, dishonest. 

FRAUD-u-LENT-LY(frawd'u N lent-le) 
ad. By fraud, deceitfully. 

*Fraught (frawt), a. Laden; 
filled. [97-32.] 

Fray (fra), n. A broil; a battle : 
— v. t., to rub, wear away by 
rubbing ; to terrify ; to frighten. 

Freak (freek), n. A sudden 
fancy ; a whim. 

Freak-ish (freek'ish), a. Whim- 
sical, capricious. 

*Freak-ish-ly (freek'lsh'le), ad. 
Capriciously. 

Freck-le (frek'kl), n. A spot 
in the skin : — v. t., to acquire 
freckles. 

Freck'ling, p. prs. 

*Freck-led (frek'kld), a. Spotted. 

Freck-ly (frSk'kle), a. Full of 
freckles. 

Free, a. At liberty ; open, unre- 
strained ; liberal ; frank ; ex- 
empt : — v. t., to set at liberty; 
to clear from ; to exempt ; to dis- 
entangle, (ap. p. — from.) 

*Free-a-gen-cy (free-a'j£n x se), n. 
The state of acting without 
restraint. 
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*Free-boot-er (free'b&6t N ur), n. 
A robber, a plunderer. 

Fref/b6rn, a. Inheriting liberty. 

Freed'man, n. A slave manumitted. 

Freed'men, n. pi. 

Free-dom (free'dum), n. Liberty ; 
privilege; ease or facility; im- 
munity ; boldness. [Liberal. 

*Free-heart-ed (free-hart'ed), a. 

Free'hold, n. A land or tenement 
held for term of life, or in per- 
petual right. 

*Free-hold-er (free'hold^ur), n. 
One who has a freehold. 

Free-ly (free'le), ad. At liberty; 
without restraint; liberally; in 
abundance. 

*Free'm1n, n. One not a slave or 
vassal; one partaking of rights 
or immunities ; a citizen. 

Free'men, n. pi. 

Free-ma-son (free-ma'sn), 
One recognized in the masonic 

■ fraternity. 

Free-ma-son-ry (free-ma'snYe), n. 
The principles, obligations, and 
privileges of the masonic broth 
erhood. 

Free-Mind-ed (free-minded), a. 
Not constrained; without care. 

Free'ness, n. Openness, liberality. 

*Free-school (free'sk661), n. A 
school open and free to all. 

Free-spo-ken (free-sp6'kn), a. Ac- 
customed to speak without reserve. 

Free-stone (free'st6ne), n. A 
stone used in building. 

*Free-think-er (free'VMngk-ur), 
n. An unbeliever ; a contemner 
of religion. 

Free-will (free-wiV), n. The 
power of directing our own ac- 
tions : — a., voluntary. 

Freeze (freez), v. i. [froze or 

FREEZED FROZEN Or FREEZED.] 

To be congealed with cold : — 
v. t., to congeal with cold; to kill 
by cold; to chill; to harden 
into ice. 
*Freez'ing, p. prs. 



^Freight (frate), v. t. To load a 
ship or vessel with goods for 
transportation: — rc., the loading 
of a ship ; the price of trans- 
portation. 

French, n. The people or lan- 
guage of France : — a., belonging 
to France. 

*French'h6rn, n. A wind-instru- 
ment of music. 

French-i-fy (fr&nch' frf\),v.t.[pr8.t. 
3,frenchifies.]To makeFrench. 

FrenchV fi-ed, p. prf. 

*FREN-zY(freVze),n.Madness,rage, 
fury : — often spelled phrensy 

Fren'zies, n. pi. [88-19.] 

*Fre-net-ic. See phrenetic. 

*Fre-quen-cy (fre'kweVse), n. 
Common occurrence. [19-19.] 

*Fre-quent (fre'kwent), a. Often 
done or seen ; common. 

*Fre-quent (fre-kw^nf), v. t. To 
visit often ; to resort to. 

*Fre-quent-a-ble (fre-kw§nt'a- 
x bl), a. Capable of being fre- 
quented ; accessible. 

Fre-quent-a-tion (^fre-kwSnt-a'- 
shun), n. Habit of frequenting. 

Fre-quent-er (fre-kwent'ur), n. 
One who frequents. 

Fre-quent-ly (fre'kwentfle), ad. 
Often, commonly. 

Fres-co (freVk6), n. A painting 
on fresh plaster: — v. t. y to paint 
a fresco. 

*Fres'coes, n. pi. 

Fresh, a. Cool; not salt ; florid; 
new ; sweet ; vigorous ; brisk : — 
n. } a freshet. 

Fresh-en (fresh'shn), v. t. To 
make fresh : — v. i., to grow fresh 
or strong. 

Fresh'et, ii. A sudden rise in 
the waters of a river. 

Fresh-ly (fre'sh'le), ad. Coolly ; 
newly; briskly. 

Fresh-man (frlsh'man), «. A 
novice; one in the lowest class 
of a college. 

Fresh'men, n. pi. 



FRI 



FRI 

nSr, n6t — tube, tub, bull— 611 — pMnd — ^in, this. 



FRO 



Fresh-ness (frSsh'nSs), n? The 
state of being fresh ; newness 
briskness; coolness. 

Fret, n. A frith or strait of the 
sea ; an agitation of liquors ; 
architectural work rising in pro- 
tuberance ; passion : — v. t., to 
wear away by rubbing ; to form 
into raised work ; to vex ; to dis- 
turb ; to tease : — v. i., to be in 
commotion ; to be worn away ; to 
be angry; to worry. [327-1.] 

*Fret'ting, p. prs. 

Fret'ted, p. prf. 

Fret-ful (freVful), a. Angry; 
peevish ; easily vexed. 

Fret-ful-ly (freVfiirie), ad. Ill- 
humoredly, peevishly. 

Fret-ful-ness (freVfdrnSs), n. 
Peevishness, ill-humor. 

Fret-work (freVwurk), n. In 
Architecture, raised work; ma- 
sonry raised into frets. 

♦Fri-a-bil-i-ty Ofri-a-bll'leHe), n. 
Capacity of being reduced to 
powder. 

*Fri-a-ble (friTbl), a. Easily 
crumbled. 

Fri-ar (frl'ur), n. A religious 
brother of some regular order. 

Fri-ar-y (frMr're), n. A monas- 
tery, or convent of friars. 

*Fri'ar x ies, n. pi. 

Frib-ble (frib'bl), a. Trifling, 
silly : — v. t. y to trifle. 

*Frib-bler (frib'blur), n. A trifler. 

#Fric-as-see (Yrik-a-see'), n. A 
stew or fry of chickens cut in 
pieces : — v. t., to dress in fricassee. 

Friction (frik'shun), n. The act 
of rubbing ; attrition. 

Fri-day (frl'de), n. The sixth 
day of the week. 

Friend (frend), n. One joined to 
another by affection ; a compan- 
ion; a Quaker. 

Friend-less (fre'nd'le's), a. Want- 
ing friends. 

Friend-li-ness (fre'nd'le^nes), n. A 
disposition to friendship,kindness. 



Friend-ly (fre'nd'le), a. Having 
the disposition of a friend ; kind, 
favorable, amicable, (ap.p. — to.) 

Friend-ship (frend'ship), n. In 
timacy with affection ; personal 
kindness ; favor ; assistance ; 
help. [53-27.] [280-18.] 

^Frieze (freeze), n. A coarse, 
woolen cloth ; in Architecture, the 
part of the entablature between 
the architrave and the cornice : 
— v. t., to form a nap or cloth. 

Frig-ate (frig'it), n. A small 
ship-of-war, mounting from twen 
ty-eight to fifty guns. 

Fright (frlte), n. A sudden terror 
or alarm ; a thing of terror. 

*Fright (frlte), j v. t. To ter- 

Fright-en (frl'tn), j rify; to scare, 
to shock with fear. 

Fright-ful (frlte'f&l), a. Dread- 
ful, awful, full of terror. 

*Fright-ful-ly (fiite'faTlS), ad. 
Dreadfully, horribly. 

*Fright-ful-ness (frite'furne : s),w. 
The power of impressing terror. 

Frig-id (frij'ld), a. Cold ; impo- 
tent, lifeless ; formal. [240.] 

*Frig-id-i-ty (frlj-id'eHe),n. Cold- 
ness ; state of being frigid. 

Frig-id-ly (frij'id N le), ad. Dully, 
coldly, unfeelingly. 

Frig-id-ness (frlj'ldWs), n. Cold- 
ness, want of affection. 

Frig-o-rif-ic (^frlg-6-rifik), a. 
Causing cold. 

Frill, v. i. To shiver with cold : 
— n., an edging; a ruffle. 

Fringe (frlnje), n. An ornamental 
trimming, hanging loosely : — 
v. t., to adorn with fringes. 

Frin'ging, p. prs. 

*Frin-ged (frinjd), p. prf. 

Frip-per-y (Mp'purYl), n. The 
place where old clothes are sold; 
old clothes: — a., trifling. 

*Frip 'perries, n. pi. 

Frisk (frisk), v. i. To leap ; to 
skip [210-17] :— m., a frolic,- a 
fit of wanton gayety. 



FrIsk'et, n. A frame to confine 
the sheets of paper in printing. 

#Frisk-i-ness (frlsk'e'ngs), n. 
Gayety, liveliness. 

Frisk-y (fris'ke), a. [friskier — 
friskiest.] Gay, frolicsome. 

Fr!t, n. Materials for glass after 
calcination and before fusion. 

*Frith (Mth), n. A strait of the 
sea (sometimes written firth) ; 
a kind of net. 

Frit-ter (frit'tur), n. A small 
piece cut to be fried; a shred; a 
fragment : — v. t., to cut into small 
pieces to be fried ; to break into 
small particles ; to waste in tri- 
fles. [98-11.] 

Fri-vol-i-ty (fre-v61'le x te), n. In- 
significance, triflingness. 

*Fri-vol'i n ties, n. pi. 

Friv-o-lous (frlv'oMs), a. Tri- 
fling, slight. [342-14.] 

Friv-o-lous-ly (Mv'oHus-le), ad. 
Triflingly. [252-20.] 

*Fr!zz, v. t. To curl; to frizzle ; 
to frieze; to crisp. 

Friz-zle (frlz'zl), v. t. To curl in 
short ringlets : — n., a curl. 

*Friz'zling, p. prs. 

Fr6, ad. Backward; from. 

Frock (frSk), n. A dress ; a coat 
for children ; an outer garment. 

Fr6g, n. A small amphibious 
animal; the hollow part of a 
horse's hoof. 

*Frol-ic (fr&l'ik), a. Gay, full 
of levity, merry: — n., a wild 
prank : — v. i., to play wild 
pranks ; to sport wildly. 

^Frol'ick^ing, p. prs. 

*Frol'ick-ed, p. prf. 
Frol-ic-some (fr61'|k x sum), a. 
Full of gayety ; disposed to 
frolic. [216-16.] 

Frol-ic-some-ness (ft^l'ik^sum- 
nes), n. Wildness of gayety ; 
pranks. 

Fr6m, prp. Noting privation, dis- 
tance, or departure; out of; be- 
cause of; contrary to. 

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FRU 
Fate, far, fall, fat — me, met — pine, pin — no, move, 



FRY 



Fr6nd, n. A leafy branch; the 
leaf of ferns and palms. 

Fron-da-tion (fr6n-da'shun), n. A 
lopping of trees. 

*Fron-desce (fr&n-deV), v. L To 
put forth leaves. 

*Fron-dif-e-rous (fr6n-dlfe x rus), 
a. Bearing leaves. 

Front (frunt), n. The face; the 
van of an army; the forepart; 
impudence: — v. t. f to oppose di- 
rectly, or face to face : — v. i., to 
stand foremost. 

Front-age (frunt'ij), n. The 
front part of an edifice, Ac. ; the 
forepart. 

Fr6nt'al, a. Relating to the 
forehead. 

*Fron-tier (fr&n'teer), n. The 
utmost verge of a territory : — a., 
bordering. 

*Front-is-piece (fi^ntls^peese), n. 
The face of a building; the pic- 
ture or ornamental page in the 
front of a book. 

Front-less (frunt'les), a. With- 
out shame, unblushing. 

*Fr6nt'let, n. A bandage worn 
upon the forehead. 

Frost (fr&st or frawst), n. The 
act of congelation or freezing; 
frozen vapor: — v. £., to cover 
with a substance resembling frost. 

Frost-bit-ten (fr&st'bltHn or 
frawst'bit^tn), a. Nipped by frost. 

Frost'ed, p. prf. : — a., covered 
with a substance resembling frost. 

Frost-i-ly (fr6st'e x le' or frawst'e- 
N le), ad. With frost, or exces- 
sive cold. 

*Frost-i-ness (fr6st'e x nes or 
frawst'e^nes), n. Cold ; freez- 
ing cold. 

Frost-y (frost'e or frawst'e), a. 
[frostier — frostiest.] Exces- 
sively cold ; like frost, freezing. 

Froth (frbth or fr&wth), n. Foam, 
spume; empty show of wit: — 
v. i., to foam; to throw out 
spume. 
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*Froth-i-ly (fr&*fc'e'le or fraw^'- 
e x le), ad. With foam; in an 
empty, trifling manner. 

FR0TH-i-NESs(fr6^e N nes or frkwth'- 
eWs), n. State of being frothy. 

Froth-y (fr6«/i'e or frawfA'e), a. 
Full of froth ; vain. 

*Frounce (fr6uns), n. A curl; { 
wrinkle: — v. t., to curl; to friz 
zle ; to wrinkle. 

*Frou-zy (frM'z6), a. Dim ; fetid, 
musty : — also written frowzy 

Fr6 / wArd, a. Peevish, perverse, 
disobedient, wayward. 

*Fro-ward-ly (fr6'ward x le), ad. 
Peevishly, perversely. 

Fr6 / ward x ness, n. Peevishness, 
perverseness. 

Frown (fr6iin), v. i. To express 
displeasure by contracting the 
face to wrinkles : — v. t., to repel 
by stern looks ; to rebuke (ap. p. 
— at, upon) : — n., a look of dis- 
pleasure ; a stern look. 

Fr6zE, p8t. t. Of FREEZE. 
FROZEN, p. prf. Of FREEZE. 

*Fruc-tes-cence (fruk-tes'sens), 
n. Time of the ripening of fruit. 

Fruc-tif-er-ous (fruk-tlf'eVus), a. 
Bearing fruit. 

*Fruc-ti-fi-ca-tion (Yruk-te-fe- 
ka'shun), n. The act of causing 
or bearing fruit, fertility. [27-4.] 

Fruc-ti-fy (fruk'te'fl), v. t. [prs. 
t. 3, fructifies.] To make 
fruitful : to fertilize : — v. i. } to 
bear fruit. 

^Fruc'tiVi-ed, p. prf. 

Fru'gal, a. Thrifty, parsimoni- 
ous ; economical,sparing. [378-9.] 

*Fru-gal-i-ty (fru-gal'le x te), n. 
Thrift, economy, parsimony. 
[280-17.] 

*Fru-gal-ly (fru'garie), ad. With 
economy, parsimoniously. 

*Fru-gif-e-rous (fru-jif'eVus), a. 
Bearing fruit. 

Fruit (fr66t), n. The product 
of a tree or plant; production; 
profit; effect, result. 



Fruit-age (frft&t'lj), n. Fruit 
collectively. 

*Fruit-bear-ing (frfi&t'barelng), 
a. Producing fruit. 

*Fruit-er-er (frSot'urNlr), n. 
One who trades in fruit. 

Fruit-er-y (fr66t'ur v re), «. A 
repository for fruit. 

*Fruit'er n ies, n. pi. 

Fruit-ful (fr&ot'ful), a. Fertile; 
prolific ; plenteous ; abundant. 
(ap. p. — in, of.) 

Fruit-ful-ly (frftSt'furie), ad. 
Plenteously, abundantly. 

*Fruit-ful-ness (frooffuPnes), n. 
Fertility; the quality of being 
prolific. 

*Fru-i-tion (fru-ish'un), n. En- 
joyment, possession, realization. 

Fruit-less (fr66t'les), a. Barren; 
vain, unprofitable, useless. 

Fruit-less-ly (fr6&t'leVle), ad. 
Vainly, unprofitably, idly. 

Fru-men-ta-cious ( x fru-me i n-ta'- 
shus), a. Made of grain ; like 
grain. 

Fru-men-ty (fru'menHe), n. Food 
made of wheat boiled in milk. 

Frush, n. The tender horn in the 
sole of a horse's foot. 

Frush'es, n. pi. 

Frus'trIte, v. t. To defeat, dis- 
appoint; to render vain: — a., 
vain, ineffectual, unprofitable, 
useless. 

Frus 'tracing, p. prs. 

Frus-tra-tion (frus-tra'shun), n. 
Disappointment, defeat. 

*"Frus'tum, n. That which re- 
mains of certain regular solids 
after the removal of one or more 
segments. 

Frus'ta, n. pi. 

Fru-tes-cent (fru-tes'sent), a. 
Becoming shrubby. 

Fry (frl), n. A swarm of little 
fishes; a dish of things fried 
[316-4]: — v. t., to dress food by 
roasting it in a pan : — v. i. f to be 
roasted in a pan. 



FUL 



FUM 

ndr, nSt — tube, tub, bull — 6!1 — pound — thin, this. 



FUN 



*Fries, n. pi. arndprs. t. 3, 

Fri-ed (frlde), p. prf. 

*Fry-ing-Pan (fri'lng^pan), n. A 
pan used for frying. 

*Fu-cate (fu'kit), ) 

Fu-ca-ted (fu'kaHSd), j c 
Painted ; disguised with paint. 

Fud-dle (fud'dl), v. t. To make 
drunk : — v. i., to drink to excess. 

*Fud'dling, p. prs. 

Fudge (fiidj), in. An expression 
of contempt. 

Fu-el (full), n. That which feeds 
fire, or excitement. 

Fu-ga-cious (fu-ga'shus), a. Vola- 
tile, fleeting; fugitive. 

*Fu-ga-ci-ty (fu-gas'se^te), n. 
Volatility ; instability. 

Fu-gi-tive (fu'jeHlv), a. Un- 
steady; volatile; flying; wan- 
dering [342-15] : — n.> one who 
runs from his station or duty ; a 
runaway. [373-27.] 

*Fu-gle-man (fu'grman), n. An 
officer who illustrates, to undis- 
ciplined soldiers, the movements 
and manual of the drill : — often 
written flugelman. 

Fu'gle^men, n. pi. 

Ful-crum (ful'krum), n. A prop; 
the support upon which a lever 
moves. 

Ful'cra, 

Ful'crums 

*Ful-fil ) .„,, ^ lA . f To ac- 

FuL-piLL.P fdl - ffl >'*•'•! com- 
plish ; to complete ; to answer a 
prophecy or promise by perform- 
ance. [56.] 

Ful-fii/ling, p. prs. 

*Ful-fili/ed, p. prf. 

Ful-fill-er (ful-fll'ur), n. One 
who fulfils. 

*FuL-FIL-MENT ) ,-s, -,. , ,x 

Accomplishment, completion. 

Ful-gen-cy (ful'jen r se), n. Splen- 
dor, brightness. 

Ful-gent (ful'jent), a. Shining; 
bright. 



s> }n.pl. 



Ful-gor (ful'gur), n. Splendor; 
dazzling brightness. 

*Fu-lig-i-nous (fu-llj'e N nus), a, 
Smoky. 

Full, a. Replete ; without space ; 
stored; plump; saturated; com 
plete ; mature (ap. p. — of) : — n. 
complete measure; the total: — 
ad., without abatement ; quite ; 
exactly; directly: — v. t., to 
cleanse cloth. 

Full-Blown (Ml'bl&ne), a. Spread 
to the utmost extent. 

Ful-ler (Ml'lur), n. One who 
dresses and cleanses cloth. 

*Full-er-y (full'ur'e), n. A place 
where cloth is fulled. 

Full-ness ) (ful'nes), n. State of 

*Ful-ness J being full; plenty ; 
completeness. 

Full-Orb-ed (f&l-6rbd'), a. Hav- 
ing the orb complete. 

Ful-ly (ful'le), ad. To the de- 
sired extent; entirely,completely. 

Ful-mi-nant (ful'me^nant), a. 
Thundering. 

Ful-mi-nate (ful'me^nate), v. i. To 
cause to explode ; to issue eccle- 
siastical censures. 

*Ful'miVa-ting, p. prs. 

Ful-mi-na-tion (Yul-me-na'shun), 
n. Explosion ; ecclesiastical de- 
nunciation. 

*Ful-mi-na-tor-y (ful'me-naHur- 
re), a. Thundering; striking 
horror. 

*Ful-some (ful r sum), a. Nause- 
ous, offensive. 

Ful-some-ness (ful'sum r n3s), n. 
Nauseousness; obscenity. 

Ful-vid (ful'vid), 1 a. Yellow, 

Ful-vous (ful'vus), j tawny. 

Fum-ble (fum'bl), v. i. To at- 
tempt awkwardly. 

Fum'bling, p. prs. 

*Fum-bler (fum'blur), n. An awk- 
ward person ; a bungler. 

Fum-bling-ly (fiim'bling^le), ad. 
In an awkward manner, bung- 
lingly. 



Fume, n. Smoke ; vapor [299-7] : 
— v. i., to smoke ; to pass away 
in vapor ; to be in a rage : — v. t., 
to smoke ; to disperse in vapor. 

Fu'ming, p. prs. 

Fu'm!d, a. Smoky; vaporous. 

Fu-mi-gate (fu/me x gate), v. i. To 
smoke ; to perfume by smoke or 
vapor ; to purify. 

*Fu'mi x ga-ting, p. prs. 

Fu-mi-ga-tion ( v fu-me-ga'shun), 
n. Act of fumigating. 

Fu-my (fu'me), a. Producing 
fumes; full of fumes or vapors. 

Fun, n. Sport, high merriment. 

*Fu-NAM-BU-LiST(fu-nain'bu v llst), 
ft. A rope-walker. 

Func-tion (fungk'shun), n. Dis- 
charge ; performance ; power ; 
office ; natural action of an or- 
gan. [141-29.] 

*Func-tion-al (fungk'shun^al), a. 
Relating to the functions. 

*Func-tion-a-ry (ftingk'shun^a- 
re), n. One who holds an office. 
[363-9.] 

Fund, n. Stock, capital ; a sum 
of money: — v. t., to invest in 
funds : — see funds. 

FuN-DA-MENT-AL( v fdn-da-ment , al), 
a. Serving for the foundation ; 
essential [227-27] : — n., a lead- 
ing proposition. 

*FUN-DA-MENT-AL-LY fMn-da- 

ment'aPle), ad. Essentially ; 
originally. 

Funds (fundz), n. pi. Debts 
funded, for which the interest is 
provided. 

*Fu-ner-al (fu'neVal), n. The 
solemnization of a burial ; obse- 
quies, interment : — a., used at 
the ceremony of interment. 

*Fu-ne-re-al (fu-ne're N al), a. 
Suiting a funeral ; dark, dismal, 
mournful. 

*Fun-gos-i-ty (fung-g&s'eHe), n. A 
soft excrescence. 

*Fun-gous (fung'gds), a. Excres- 
cent, spongy. 

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FUS 
Fate, far, fall, fat — me, me't — pine, pin — n6, m6ve, 



FY 



#Fun-gus (fung'gus), w. A mush- 
room; an excrescence. 

*Fun-gi (ttn'je), ) , 

Fun-gus-es (fiing'gus^s), J n 'P ' 

*Fu-ni-cle (fu'ne'kl), n. A small 
cord ; a fibre. 

Fu-nic-u-lar (fu-nik'u'lar), a. 
Consisting of a small cord or 
fibre. 

*Fun-nel (fun'nl), n. An in- 
verted, hollow cone with a pipe 
descending from it; the shaft of 
a chimney. 

Fun-ny (fun'ne), a. [funnier — 
funniest.] Comical, droll. 

*Fur, n. Soft hair; a skin with 
soft hair; a coating on the 
tongue: — v. t,, to line or cover 
with fur: — a., made of fur. 

*Fur'ring, p. p?'8. 

*Fur-red (furd), p. prf. 

*Fur-be-low (fur'be N 16), n. Fur 
or other ornament fringing a 
garment: — v. t., to adorn with 
furbelows. 

Fur-bish (fdr'blsh), v. t. [prs. t. 
3, furbishes.] To polish ; to 
rub up. 

*Fur-cate (fur'klt), ) 

Fur-ca-ted (fur'kaHSd), J °" 
Forked ; branching into forks. 

Fur-ca-tion (fur-ka'shun), n. A 
forked state. 

Fur-fur (furfur), n. Dandruff; 
husk ; scurf. 

Fu-ri-ous (fu'reNls), a. Mad, 
raging, violent, fierce. [278-19.] 

*Fu-ri-ous-ly (fu'reMs-le), ad. 
Madly, vehemently, with fury. 

Furl (furl), v. t. To fold up; to 
contract. 

Fur-long (fur'16ng), n. The 
eighth part of a mile ; forty 
rods. 

*Fur-lough (fur'l&), n. A tem- 
porary leave of absence from 
military service. 

*Fur-nace (fur'nis), n. An en- 
closed place for melting or 
heating. 
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Fur-nish (fur'nlsh), % t. [prs. t. 

' 3, furnishes.] To supply; to 
fit up; to equip; to adorn. 
[55-14.] 

#Fur-ni-ture (fur'neHshure), n. 
Movables ; goods put in a house 
for use or ornament ; equipage. 

Fur-ri-er (fur're'ur), n. A dealer 
in furs. 

*Fur-row (ftir'ro), n. A small 
trench made by the plough ; a 
long trench or hollow [120] : — 
v. t., to cut in furrows. 

*Fur-ry (fur're), a. Covered 
with fur. 

*Fur-ther (fur / THur), a. com. At 
a great distance; beyond this : 
see forth : — ad. corn., to a 
greater distance: — v. t., to for- 
ward; to assist. 

*Fur-ther-ance (fur'TH&r^ans), n. 
Promotion, advancement. 

Fur-ther-er (fur'THur N ur), n. A 
promoter ; an advancer. 

*Fur-ther-more (fur'THur v m6re), 
ad. Moreover, besides. 

FUR-THEST (fUj/TH^St), ) 

Fur-ther-most (fur'THur r most), j 
a. sup. Most distant. See forth. 

Fur-thest (fiir'THest), ad. sup. of 
forth. To the greatest distance. 

*Fur-tive (fur'tiv), a. Gotten by 
theft, stolen ; secret. 

Fu-ry (fu're), n. Madness, rage; 
passion ; in Mythology, one of 
the infernal deities. [301-13.] 

*Fu'ries, n. pi. 

* Furze (furz), n. Gorse, whin, a 
prickly shrub. [with furze. 

Fur-zy (ftir'ze), a. Overgrown 

*Fus-cous (fiis'kus), a. Brown : 
of a dark color. 

Fuse (fuze), v. t. To melt, to put 
into fusion : — v. i., to be melted. 

Fu'sing, p. prs. 

*Fu-see (fu-zee'), n. The cone 
round which is wound the cord 
or chain of a clock or watch ; a 
pipe for firing a bomb or blast ; 
a small ; neat musket ; a firelock. 



*Fu-si-bil-i-ty ( v fu-ze-bil'leHe), n. 
Capacity of being melted; qual- 
ity of being fusible. 

Fu-si-ble (fu'ze N bl), a. Capable 
of being melted. 

*Fu-sil (fu'zll or fu-zee'), n. A 
firelock; a small, neat musket; 
a fusee. 

*Fu-sil-eer ] ffu-zll-leer'), ». A 

Fu-sil-ier J soldier armed with 
a fusil. 

Fu-sion (fu'zhun), n. The act of 
melting; the state of being melt- 
ed; fluidity. 

Fuss, n. A tumult, a bustle, a 
noise : — v. i., to make a tumult. 

Fus-SY(fus'se), a. [fussier — fus- 
siest.] Bustling in small affairs. 

Fust, n. The shaft of a column ; 
an ill, musty smell. 

*Fus-tian (fus'tshan), n. A kind 
of cloth ; bombast : — a., made of 
fustian ; swelling ; ridiculously 
pompous. [dia dye-wood. 

Fus-tic (fus'tlk), n. A West In- 

Fus-ti-gate (fus'te^gate), v. L To 
beat with a stick. 

*Fus'ti x ga-ting, p. prs. 

Fus-ti-ness (fds' tone's), n. A fusty 
state; mouldiness. 

Fus-ty (fus'te), a. Smelling mouldy. 

Fu-tile (fu'tll), a. Trifling; 
worthless ; ineffectual. 

*Fu-til-i-ty (fu-til'le x te), n. Want 
of weight or effect. 

Fu-ture (fu'tshiir or fu'tshure), a. 
That will be hereafter : — n., time 
to come. 

*Fu-tu-ri-ty (fu-tu're v te), n. Time 
to come; events to come. 

Fuze. See fusee. 

Fuzz, v. i. [prs. t. 3, fuzzes.] To 
fly out in small particles. 

*Fuzz-ball (fuz'bal), n. A kind 
of fungus. 

*Fuz-zle (fuz'zl), v. t. To make 
drunk; to intoxicate. 

Fuzz'ling, p. prs. 

Fie ) (fl), in. A word expressing 

*Fy J blame or contempt. 



GAI 



GAL 
n5r, not— tube, tub, bull— 611- 



-pMnd — thin, this. 



GAL 



G(jee), n. The seventh letter 
and the fifth consonant is 
sounded hard before a, o, and u } 
and sometimes hard and some- 
times soft before e, i, and y. The 
name is written Gee, and the 
plural Gees. It is sometimes 
used as an abbreviation; thus, 
G.M. stand for Grand Master, 

Gab, n. The mouth; talkativeness. 

*Gab-ar-dine ( x gab-ar-deen'), n. 
A coarse frock. 

Gab-ble (gab'bl), v. L To talk 
loudly or foolishly ; to make an 
inarticulate noise : — n., loud and 
foolish talk ; inarticulate noise. 

*Gab'bling, p. prs. 

Gab-bler (gab'blur), n. A prater. 

*Ga-bi-on (ga'be^un), n. ^ wicker 
basket filled with earth, used in 
constructing defenses. 

Ga-ble (ga'bl), n. The triangular 
end of a house. 

Gad, n. A wedge of steel ; a gra- 
ver v — v. i,, to ramble about. 

*Gad'ding, p. prs. 

Gad'ded, p. prf. [rambler. 

Gad-der (gad'dur), n. An idle 

Gad-fly (gad'fii), n. A fly that 
stings cattle. 

*Gad'flies, ». pi. 

Gaff, n. A harpoon, or large hook. 

*Gaf-fle (gaf fl), n. An artificial 
spur upon a cock. 

Gag, v. i. To stop the mouth : — n., 
something to stop the mouth. 

Gag'ging, p. prs. 

*Gag-ged (gagd), p. prf. 

Gage (gaje), n. A pledge; a pawn; 
a measure, a rule ; a fruit like a 
plum : — v. t., to pledge ; to meas- 
ure the capacity of. See gauge. 

Ga'ging, p. prs. 

Gag-gle (gag'gl), v. i. To make 
a noise like a goose. 

Gag'gling, p. prs. 

Gai'eYy. See gayety. 

Gai'ly. See gayly. 



Gain (gane), n. Profit, advantage, 
benefit : — v. t., to obtain ; to at- 
tain ; to win : — v. i., to encroach ; 
to get; to advance; to win. 

Gain-er (gane'ur), n. One who 
receives profit or advantage. 

Gain-ful (gane'ful), a. Advan- 
tageous; lucrative. 

Gain-ful-ly (gane'fuTle), ad. 
Profitably, with gain. 

Gain-less (gane'les), a. Unprofit- 
able, without profit. 

* Gain-say (gane-sa' or gane'sa), 

V. t. [GAINSAID — GAINSAID.] To 

contradict ; to oppose ; to deny. 

Gain-say'ing, ) p. prs. : — n. f con- 

Gain'say-ing, J tradiction. 

Gain-say-er (gane-sa'ur or gane'- 
sa-ur), n. Opponent, adversary. 

*Gai-rish (ga'rlsh), a. Showy; 
gaudy, gay : — sometimes written 
garish. 

Gai-rish-ness (ga'rlsh^nes), n. 
Finery, flaunting gaudiness. 

*GAiT(gate)n.March,walk,theman- 
ner and air of walking. [364-26.] 

*Gait-er (ga'tur), n. A covering 
for the foot or leg. 

Ga'la, n. A grand entertainment ; 
a festival; a splendid amusement. 

Gal-ax-y (gal'laks^e), n. The milky 
way; a splendid assemblage. [176.] 

*Gal'ax v ies, n. pi. 

Gale, n. A strong wind. 

Ga-le-a-ted (ga'le'a-ted), a. Cov- 
ered, as with a helmet. 

*Gal-iot (gal'yut or gal'^ut), n. 
A little galley, or sort of brig- 
antine. 

Gall, n. The bile; rancor, ma- 
lignity, bitterness ; an excres- 
cence on the oak-tree : — v. t., to 
rub off the skin ; to fret, to tease. 

*G1l'lant, a. Gay ; brave, high- 
spirited; noble. [127.] 

*Gal-lant', n. A gay, sprightly 
man ; a beau ; a wooer : — v. t., to 
wait on a lady. 

Gal-lant-ly (gal'lantfle), ad. 

Gayly; splendidly; bravely. 

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Gal-lant-ly (gal-lant'le), ad. 
Like a wooer. 

Gal-lant-ness (gal'lantWs), n. 
Elegant accomplishment. 

Gal-lant-ry (gal'lant x re), n. 
Splendor of appearance ; gener- 
osity ; bravery, courage ; polite- 
ness to ladies. [379-24.] 

*Gal'lant'ries, n. pi. 

*Gal-le-on (gal'e x 6n), n. A large 
three-decked ship. 

Gal-ler-y (gal'lurVe^, n. A kind 
of covered passage; the upper 
seats in a church or theatre. 

*Gal'ler x ies, n. pi. 

Gal-ley (gal'le), n. A vessel 
driven with oars; a frame for 
receiving types when composed. 

Gal-ley-Slave (gal'le^slave), n. 
One condemned to row in galleys. 

Gall-ic (gall'ik or gal'lik), a. 
Relating to the gall-nut. 

Gal-lic (gal'lik), a. French. 

*Gal-li-cism (gaVle x slzm), n. An 
idiom of the French language. 

*Gal-li-gas-kins fgal-le-gas'- 
kinz), n. pi. Large open hose. 

Gal-li-na-ceous (^gal-le-na'shus), 
a. Denoting birds that belong 
to the same order as the domes- 
tic fowl. 

*Gal-li-pot (gal'le v pot), n. A pot 
painted and glazed. 

Gal-lon (gallun), n. A liquid 
and a dry measure of four quarts. 
J0t* A gallon of Wine Measure 
contains 231, of Dry Measure 
268.8, of Ale Measure 282, 
cubic inches. The English 
Imperial Gallon contains 
277.27 cubic inches, and 
holds 10 pounds Avoirdupois 
of distilled water. 

^GAL-LddN 7 , n. A kind of close lace. 

Gal-lop (gal'lup), v. i. To move 
forward by leaps; to move or 
ride very fast: — »., the motion 
of a horse at full speed. [369-1.] 

Gal-lop-er (gal'lup N dr), n. A 
horse that gallops. 

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GAM 



GAR 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me, m§t — pine, pin — n&, mSve, 



GAR 



Gal-lo-way (gal'16 v wa), n. A 
horse of small size. 

Gal-lows (gal'lus), ». A beam 
laid over two posts, used for 
hanging malefactors. 

*Gal'lows v es, n. pi. 

Gal-van-ic (gal-van'Ik), a. Per- 
taining to galvanism ; voltaic. 

Gal-van-ism (gal'vanHzm), n. 
That branch of science which 
treats of electricity produced by 
chemical action j voltaism. 

Gal'van n !st, n. One versed in 
galvanism. 

Gal'van^ze, v. t. To affect with 
galvanism. 

*Gal'van v i-zing, p, pr8. 

Gam-ble (gam'bl), v. t. or v. i. To 
play games for money. 

Gam'bling, p. prs. : — n., the prac- 
tice of playing for money. 

Gam-bler (gam'blur), n. One 
who plays games for money; a 
gamester. 

*Gam-boge (gam-boojV or gam- 
b6je'), n. A concreted vege- 
table juice, used in Medicine 
and Painting : — properly spelled 

CAMBOGE. 

Gam-bol (gam'bul), v. i. To skip, 
to dance, to frisk [98-23] : — n., 
a skip, a frolic. 
Gam'bol^ing, } 
*Gam'bol^ling, j *•*"' 
Gam'bol-ed, 1 f 

*Gam'boll-ed, J P'PS' 
Gam-brel (gam'brll), n. The hind 
leg of a horse ; a crooked stick 
used by butchers to hang meat 
on: — sometimes writtencAMBREL. 
Game, n. Sport; jest; sportive 
insult; field-sports; animals pur- 
sued in the field : — v. i., to play 
at any sport; to play for money, 
to gamble. 
Ga'ming, p. pra. : — n., gambling. 
Game-cock (game'k6k), n. A cock 

bred to fight. 
Game-leg (game'lSg), n. A lame 
leg. 

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Game-keep-er (game'keep^ur), n. 
A person who looks after game. 

Game-some (game'sum), a. Frol- 
icsome, sportive, gay. 

Game-some-ness (game'sum^nes), 
n. Sportiveness, merriment. 

-Game-ster (game'stur), n. One 
who is viciously addicted to play. 

*Gam-mon (gam'mun), n. The 
thigh of a hog salted and dried; 
an imposition by an improbable 
story : — v. t. } to impose upon ; 
to hoax. 

*Gam-ut (gam'ut), n. Scale of mu- 
sical notes ; — see solfeggio. 

Gan-der (gan'dur), n. The male 
of the goose. 

Gang, n. A number hanging 
together; a crew; a company. 

*Gan-gli-on (gang'gle'un), n. A 
small tumor or gland ; a knot- 
like enlargement of a nerve. 

Gan'gli n a, j , 

Gan'gli\)ns, j n ' P ' 

*Gan-grene (gang'green), n. 
Mortification : — v. i. y to mortify. 

Gan'gre v ning, p. prs. 

*Gan-gre-nous (gang'gre v nus), a. 
Mortified. 

Gang-way (gang'wa), n. A pass- 
age in a ship ; a narrow bridge. 

*Gant'let, j n. A military pun- 

Gant'lope, j ishment in which 
the criminal, running between 
two ranks of men, receives a 
lash from each one. 

*Gaol (jale), n. See jail. 

*Gaol-er (jal'ur), n. See jailer. 

Gap, n. An opening; a breach; 
a hole ; a vacuity. 

Gape (gap or gape), v. i. To open 
the mouth wide ; to yawn ; to 
stare. 

* Ga'ping, p. prs. 

Garb (garb), n. Dress; exterior 
appearance ; clothes. [91-9.] 

*Gar-bage (gar'blj), v. Refuse. 

Gar-ble (gar'blj, v. t. To sift; to 
part; to give imperfectly. 

Garbling, p. prs. 



Gar-den (gar'dn), n. A piece of 
ground enclosed and cultivated, 
planted with herbs or fruits : — 
v. »., to cultivate a garden. 

Gar'den^ing, p. prs. : — n., the act 
of cultivating, or planning, 
gardens. 

Gar-den-er (gar'dn^ur), n. One 
who cultivates gardens. 

*Gar-ga-rism (gar'gaMzm), n. A 
form of liquid medicine to wash 
the mouth with ; a gargle. 

Gar-gle (gar'gl), v. t. To wash 
the throat with a gargle : — n. f a 
liquor with which the throat is 
washed. 

*Gar'gling, p. prs. 

Gar-ish. See gairish. 

*Gar'land, n. A wreath of 
branches or flowers : — v. t., to 
deck with a garland. 

Gar-lic (gar'llk), n. A bulbous 
plant : a kind of onion. 

GAr'ment, n. A thing by which 
the body is covered ; dress. 

Gar-ner (gar'nur), n. A place in 
which thrashed grain is stored 
up, a granary [91] : — v. t., to 
store up grain. 

Gar'net, n. A gem, a mineral. 

Gar'n!sh, v. t. To decorate, em- 
bellish : — n. f ornament, decora- 
tion, embellishment. 

Gar'nish v es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Gar-nish-ee ( v gar-nlsh-ee'), n. A 
person in whose hands the prop- 
erty of a debtor is attached. 

Gar-ni-ture (gar'neHshur),ra. Fur- 
niture, ornament, embellishment. 

Gar-ret (gar'rel), n. In a house of 
two or more floors, a room imme- 
diately below the loft, or below 
the roof. 

*Gar-ret-teer (^gar-ret-teeV), n. 
An inhabitant of a garret. 

*Gar-ri-son (gar're v sn), n. Sol- 
diers placed in a fortified 
town or castle to defend it 
[116-10] : — v, L, to secure by 
fortresses. 



GAS 



GAY 
nor, n&t— tube, tub, bull— Ml- 



-p6und — thm, this. 



GEM 



Gar-r6te', n. Punishment of death 
inflicted by strangling with an 
iron collar : — v. t., to strangle by 
means of an iron collar. 

Gar-ro'ting, p. prs. 

Gar-ru-li-ty (gar-ru/le x t£), n. 
Talkativeness. 

*Gar-ru-lous (gar'ruMs), a. 
Prattling, talkative, loquacious. 

Gar-ter (gar'tur), n. A string or 
riband by which the stocking is 
held upon the leg; the highest 
order of English knighthood: — 
v. L, to bind or fasten with a 
garter. 

Gas, n. An aeriform, elastic fluid. 

Gas'es, n. pi. 

*Gas-e-ous (gaz'eMs), a. Being 
in the form or state of gas. 

Gas-co-nade ( x gas-k6-nade')> n. 
A boast, a bravado : — v. t., to 
boast; to brag. 

v Gas-co-na'ding, p. prs. 

Gash, n. A deep and wide 
wound : — v. t., to cut deep. 

Gash'es, n. pi. and^rs. t. 3. 

Gas'ket, n. A small cord to 
fasten a sail. 

*Gas-kins (gas'kinz), n. pi. Wide 
hose, wide breeches. 

Gas-light (gas'lite), n. The light 
produced by burning carburetted 
hydrogen gas. 

Gas-Me-ter (gas' v me-tur), n. A 
machine for measuring the quan- 
tity of gas used or consumed. 

Gas-om-e-ter (gaz-&m'eHur), n. A 
reservoir for holding gas. 

Gasp, n. The act of opening the 
mouth to catch breath; the short 
catch of the breath : — v. i. f to 
open the mouth wide to catch 
breath ; to long for. 

Gas-tric (gas'trlk), a. Belonging 
to the stomach. 

*Gas-tril-o-quy (gas-triM6'kwe), 
n. Ventriloquism. 

Gas-tron-o-mist (gas-t^n^mlst), 
n. An epicure ; one fond of 
good eating. 



~*Gas-tron-o-my (gas-tr6n'6 v me), 
n. Delight in good eating. 

Gate, n. A door in a wall or fence. 

Gate-way (gate'wa), n. A way 
through gates of enclosed grounds. 

Gath-er (gaTH'iir), v. t. To col- 
lect ; to assemble ; to bring into 
one place; to draw cloth into 
wrinkles ; to pick up ; to glean ; 
to pluck : — v. i.j to be condensed; 
to grow larger; to assemble; to 
generate pus or matter : — n., cloth 
drawn together in wrinkles. 

Gath'er x ing, p. prs. : — n., a collec- 
tion ; a company ; an assembly. 

Gath-er-er (gaTH'ur^ur), n. One 
who gathers. 

Gau-di-ly (gaw'deHe), ad. In a 
gaudy manner, showily, gayly. 

*Gau-di-ness (gaw'de^nds), n. A 
showy appearance. 

Gau-dy (gaw'de), a. [gaudier — 
gaudiest.] Showy, splendid,gay. 

Gauge (gaje), v. t. To measure 
the contents of a vessel : — w., a 
measure ; a standard : — some- 
times written gage. 

*Gau-ging (ga'jing), p. prs. : — n., 
the art of measuring casks or 
vessels. 

*Gau-ger (ga'jur), n. One who 
measures vessels or casks. 

Gaunt (gant), a. Thin, slender, 
lean, meagre, hollow. 

*Gaunt-let (gant'let), n. An iron 
glove used for defense, thrown 
down in challenges. 

Gauze (gawz), n. A kind of thin 
transparent silk. 

Gave, pst. t. of give. [fellow. 

*Gawk, n. A cuckoo; a foolish 

*Gawk-y (gawk'e), a. [gawkier 
— gawkiest.] Stupid ; awk- 
ward : — »., an awkward fellow. 

Gay ^ga), a. Airy, cheerful, mer- 
ry ; fine ; frolicsome. 

Gay-e-ty (ga'e v te), n. Cheerful- 
ness ; joy ; airiness ; finery. 
[270-12.] 

*Gay'e n ties, n. pi. 



GAY-LY(ga , le),ac?.Merrily,showily. 

Gay-ness (ga'nes), n. Gayety. 

Gaze, v. i. To look intently and 
earnestly; to stare: — n., intent 
regard ; a look of eagerness and 
wonder. 

G a' zing, p. prs. 

Ga-zer (ga'zur), n. One who gazes. 

Ga-zel I (ga-zeF), n. A species 

*Ga-zelleJ of antelope. 

*Ga-zette (ga-zet')? n. A paper 
of news; a paper of public intel- 
ligence: — v. t.j to publish in a 
gazette. 

Ga-zet'ting, p. prs. 

*Gaz-et-teer ( x gaz-e s t-teer / ), n. A 
writer of news; a geographical 
dictionary. 

Ga-zing-Stock (ga'zlng > st6k), n. 
A person gazed at with scorn. 

*Gear (geer), n. Furniture; ac- 
coutrements ; dress ; harness : — 
v. t., to put into harness. 

Gear-ing (geer'lng), n. A series 
of wheels in machinery to trans- 
mit motion ; harness. 

Gee (jee), ) v. i. To go to 

*Ge-Ho (jee'ho), J the right (a 
term used in directing horses). 

Geese, n. pi. of goose. 

Gel-a-ble (jel'a v bl), a. Capable 
of being congealed. 

*Gel-a-tin J (j eWtin), n. 
Gel-a-tine J u " 

An animal substance of the na- 
ture of jelly. 
*Ge-lat-in-ous (je-lat'in v us), a. 

Formed into jelly ; viscous. 
Gel-id (jeTid),«.Icy,extremely cold. 
*Ge-lid-i-ty (je-lid'e x te), ) 
Gel-id-ness (jelld'nes), J 

Extreme cold. 
Gel-ly. See jelly. 
Gem (jem), n. A jewel, a precious 

stone: — v. t., to adorn as with 

jewels. f 
*Gem'ming, p. prs. 
*Gem-med (je'nid), p. prf. 
Gem-i-na-tion ( N jem-e-na ; shun), ». 

Repetition ; a doubling. 
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GEN 



GEN 
Fate, far, fall, fat — me, mSt — pine, pin — no, m6ve, 



GEN 



*Gem-i-ni (jem'e v nl), n. pi. The 
Twins (Castor and Pollux); one 
of the signs of the zodiac. 

*Gem-me-ous (jem'meNis), a. Per- 
taining to, or resembling, gems. 

*Gen-d'arme J (zMn . darm /), n . 

Gen-darme j v n 

An armed policeman in France, 

*Gens-d'armes, J , 

Gen-darmes, j n 'P' 

Gen-der (jen'dur), n. A kind, a 
sort, a sex ; a distinction of 
nouns in grammar : — v. t. } to 
beget. 

*Gen-e-a-log-i-cal fjSn-e-a-l&j 
e r kal or v je-ne-a-16j'e y kal), a. 
Pertaining to descents or families. 

Gen-e-al-o-gist ( N j§n-e-al'6 v jlst or 
x je-ne-al'6 v jist), n. One who 
traces descents. 

#Gen-e-al-o-gize ( x jen-e-al'o x jlze 
or x je-ne-al'6 N jlze), v. i. To treat 
of the succession of families. 

v Gen-e-alVgi-zing, p. prs. 

Gen-e-al-o-gy ( N jen-e-alWje or 
v je-ne-al'16'je), n. History of the 
succession of families. 

* x Gen-e-al' orgies, n. pi. 

*Gen'e n ra, n. pi. of GENUS. 

Gen-er-al (jen'eVal), a. Com- 
prehending many species or in- 
dividuals ; public ; extensive ; 
common : — n., the whole ; the 
public; one who has the com- 
mand over an army. 

*Gen-er-al-is-si-mo fjen-er-al- 
ls'se v m&), n. The supreme com- 
mander of a large army. 

^Gen-er-al-is'si^moes, n. pi. 

Gen-er-al-i-ty Cjen-£r-al'le x te), n. 
The whole ; the main body ; 
the bulk. 

Gen-er-al-i-za-tion (\jen-eYal-e- 
za'shun), n. The act of making 
general. 

Gen-er-al-ize (jen'eYal-lze), v. t. 
To arrange under general heads. 

*Gen'er x al-i x zing, p. prs. 

Gen-er-al-ly (jen'eVal-le), ad. 
In general ; extensively. 
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Gen-er-al-ship (jen'eVal-ship), n. 

The office or conduct of a gene 

ral ; military skill. 
Gen-er-ate (jeVeYate), v. t. To 

beget; to produce. 
Gen'er x a-ting, p. prs. 
Gen-er-a-tion (^jen-er-a'shun), n. 

The act of generating ; a race ; a 

family ; a progeny ; an age. 
Gen-er-a-tive (jen'eVa-tlv), a, 

Productive, fruitful. 
Gen-er-a-tor (jen'eYa-tur), n, 

One who or that which generates. 
*Ge-ner-ic (je-ner'lk), ) 

Ge-ner-i-cal (je-ner'e v kal), j a ' 

Comprehending a genus. 
Gen-er-os-i-ty ( v jen-er-&s'e x te), n. 

The quality of being generous 

benevolence, liberality. [150-8.] 
x Gen-er-os'i v ties, n. pi. 
Gen-er-ous (jen'eYus), a. Noble 

of mind ; open of heart ; liberal, 

munificent, bounteous. 
Gen-er-ous-ly (jen'eVus-le), ad. 

Magnanimously, liberally, freely. 
Gen-er-ous-ness (jen / eVtis-ne : s), 

n. The quality of being generous. 
*Gen-e-sis (jen'e^sls), n. The 

first book of Moses. 
*Gen-et (jen'nlt), n. A small 

Spanish horse; an animal like 

the polecat. 
Ge-net-ic (je-nStlk), a. Relating 

to birth or origin. 
Ge-ne-va (je-ne'va), n. A distilled 

spirituous liquor : — commonly 

written gin. 
Ge-ni-al (je'ne^al), a. Contribu- 
ting to production; cherishing, 

natural. [85-4.] [354-1.] 
*Ge-ni-al-ly (je'ne^al-le), ad. 

Cheerfully, gayly. 
*GE-Nic-u-LA-TED(je-nik'u v la-te , d) 

a. Knotted, jointed. 
*Ge-nic-u-la-tion (je^nik-u-la'- 

shun), n. Knottiness. 
Gen-i-tive (jen'e v tlv), a. In 

Grammar, the name of a case 

which expresses possession; pos- 
sessive. 



Ge-ni-us (je'ne'us or jeen'yus), n. 
The protecting or ruling spirit 
of men, places, or things ; a man 
endowed with superior faculties; 
intuitive talent; mental power 
or faculties ; nature, disposition, 
bent of mind. [66.] [221-14.] 

*Ge-ni-i (je'ne^l) [spirits], ) , 

*Ge'ni'us-es [men], j n 'P L 

Gen-teel (jen-teel'), a. Polite, 
elegant, civil, well-bred, graceful. 

*Gen-teel-ly (jen-teel'le), ad. 
Elegantly, politely; gracefully. 

Gen-teel-ness (jen-teel'ne's), n. 
Elegance, gracefulness,politeness. 

Gen-tian (jln'shan), n. A plant. 

Gen-tile (j en' tile), n. A pagan, 
a heathen ; one not a Jew : — a., 
belonging to pagans. 

Gen-til-ism (jeVtll v !zm), n. Pa- 
ganism, heathenism. 

*Gen-til-i-ty (jen-til'leHe), n. 
Good extraction ; elegance of be- 
havior, gracefulness, politeness. 

Gen-til'iVies, n. pi. 

Gen-tle (j§n'tl),a. Soft, mild, tame; 
meek ; not wild ; high-born. 

Gen-tle-man (jeVtPman), n. A 
man of birth; a man raised 
above the vulgar by his charac- 
ter or education ; a term of com- 
plaisance. 

Gen'tle^men, n. pi. 

Gen-tle-man-like (jeVtrmau- 
like), a. Gentlemanly. 

Gen-tle-man-ly (jeVtrnian-le), a. 
Becoming a gentleman ; polite, 
honorable. 

Gen-tle-ness (jen'trne's), n. Soft- 
ness of manners, meekness. 

Gen-tle-wom-an (jeVtlVum-un), 
n. A woman above the vulgar; 
one well descended ; a lady. 

*Gen-tle-wom-en (jen'tPwlm- 
min), n. pi. 

Gen-tly (jen'tle), ad. Softly, 
meekly. 

Gen-try (jeVtre), n. A class of 
people above the vulgar. 

*Gen'tries, n. pi. 



^m 



GEO 



GER 

n5r, n St— tube, tub, bull — 6il — pflund — thin, this. 



GIB 



GE-NU-FLEC-TIONfje-nU-fleVshun) 

n. The act of bending the knee. 

Gen-u-ine (jk'Mn), a. Not spu- 
rious, true, real, unalloyed ; na- 
tive. [259-16.] 

*Gen-u-ine-ly (jeVu x in-l6), ad. 
Without adulteration, truly. 

Gen-u-ine-ness (jSn'Mc-nes), n. 
Freedom from any thing coun- 
terfeit, purity. 

*Ge-nus (je'nus), n. In Science, 
a class of being, comprehending 
under it many species ; a family. 

*Gen'e x ra, n. pi. 

*Ge-o-cen-tric fj£-6-seVtrlk), a. 
Having the earth for a centre. 

Ge-og-ra-pher (je-6g'gra x fur), n. 
One who describes the earth; 
one versed in geography. 

Ge-o-graph-ic ( N je-6-grafik), a. 
Geographical. 

Ge-o-graph-i-cal ( v je-6-graf'e- 
r kal), a. Relating to geography. 

*GE-0-GRAPH-I-CAL-LY( V je-6-graf / - 

e v kal-le), ad. In a geographical 
manner. 

Ge-og-ra-phy (je-6g'gra x fe), n. A 
description of the earth's sur- 
face; a book containing a de- 
scription of the earth's surface. 

*Ge-og'ra x phies, n. pi. 

Ge-o-log-i-cal (^je-i-loj'^kal), a. 
Relating to geology. 

*Ge-ol-o-gist (je-61'6 v jlst), n. One 
versed in geology. 

Ge-ol-o-gize (je-61'6 N jlze), v. t. To 
study geology. 

#Ge x ol-o-gi'zing, p. prs. 

Ge-ol-o-gy • (je-61'6^), n. The 
science which treats of the struc- 
ture of the earth, or a work on it. 

*Ge-ol'o v gies, n. pi. 

Ge-o-man-cer (je'6 v man-sur), n. 
A fortune-teller ; a diviner. 

*Ge-o-man-cy (je'6 x man-se), n. 
The act of foretelling by figures. 

Ge-om-e-ter (je-6m'e x tur), n. A 
geometrician. 

Ge-om-e-tral (je-6m'e v tral), a. 
Geometrical. 



Ge-o-met-ric ( x je-6-m^t'rlk), a. 
Geometrical. 

*Ge-o-met-ri-cal (^e-6-met're- 
x kal), a. Pertaining to geome- 
try, or according to its rules. 

Ge-o-met-ri-cal-ly (je-6-met're 
^kal-te), ad. According to the 
laws of geometry. 

*Ge-om-e-tri-cian (je v 6m-e-trlsh'- 
an), n. One versed in geometry 

Ge-om-e-try (je-6m'e x tre), n. The 
science which treats of the prop- 
erties, measurement, and rela- 
tion of lines, angles, surfaces, 
and solids. 

* Ge-o-pon-ics ( r je-6-p6n , iks), n.pl. 
The science of agriculture. 

George (j5rje), n. A figure of 
St. George on horseback, worn 
by the knights of the garter. 

*Geor-gic (jdr'jlk), n. A poem 
relating to agriculture or rural 
scenery : — a., relating to agri- 
culture. 

*Ge-ra-ni-um (je-ra'ne^um), n. A 
species of fragrant plant. 

Germ (jSrm), n. A seed-bud; a 
sprout; origin. [32-27.] 

tea, } a*-**), * 

Pertinent, relevant. 

Ger-man (jeVman), n. An in- 
habitant of Germany: — a., be- 
longing to Germany ; related, 
akin. See cousin-german. 

Ger-man-ism (jeVman^lzm), n. An 
idiom of the German language. 

Ger-men. See germ. 

Ger-mi-nal (jeVme^nal), a. Per- 
taining to a germ. 

Ger-mi-nant (jeVme^nant), a. 
Sprouting; budding. 

Ger-mi-nate (jeVme^nate), v. i. 
To sprout; to bud. 

Ger'mi^na-ting, p. prs. 

Ger-mi-na-tion ( y jer-me-na'shun), 
n. The act of sprouting; bud- 
ding; growth. 

**Ger-und (jeVund), n. A verbal 
noun (in Latin). 
19* 



Ges-tic-u-late (jes-tik'u r late), 
v. i. To use gestures; to show 
postures ; to imitate. 

*Ges-tic'u x la-ting, p. prs. 

Ges-tic-u-la-tion (jeVtlk-u-la'- 
shun), n. The act of making 
gestures ; various postures. 

*Ges-ture (jeVtshur), n. Action 
or posture expressive of senti- 
ment; movement of the body. 
J53-2.] 

Get, v. t. [got — got, gotten.] To 
procure; to obtain; to prevail; 
to win ; to beget ; to earn. 

* Getting, p. prs. 

GEW-GAw(gu'gaw),n.Ashowy trifle, 
a toy : — a., showy without value. 

Ghast-ful (gast'ful), a. Dreary, 
dismal, dreadful. 

*Ghast-li-ness (gast'le v nes), n. 
Horror of countenance; paleness. 

Ghast-ly (gast'le), a. Like a 
ghost; horrible; pale. [90-12.] 

*-Gher-kin (ger'kin), n. A 
pickled cucumber. 

Ghost (g6st), n. A spirit appear- 
ing after death ; an apparition. 

Ghost-ly (gost'le), a. Spiritual, 
relating to the soul; like a ghost. 

*Ghoul (g661), n. A demon that 
devours the dead. 

Gi-ant (jl'ant), n. A man unnat- 
urally large : — a., like a giant ; 
very strong or large. 

Gi- ant-ess (ji'ant^s), n. A very 
large woman. 

Gi'ant v ess-es, n. pi. 

Gi-ant-like (jl'ant^llke), ) 

*Gi-ant-ly (ji'antle), J a ' 

Gigantic, vast, huge. 

Gib-ber (glb'bur), v. i. To speak 
inarticulately. 

*Gib-ber-ish (glb'bur v lsh), n. 
Confused talk ; words without 
meaning. 

*Gib-bet (jib'blt), n. A gallows: 
— v. t., to hang on a gallows. 

*Gib-bos-i-ty (glb-b6s'e v te), ) 

Gib-bous-ness (glb'btls x n&s), j n ' 
Convexity, prominence. 
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GIL 



GIR 

Fate, far, fill, fat—me, mSt- 



-plne, pin — n&, move, 



GLA 



*Gib-bous (glb'bus), a. Convex, 
protuberant, swelling. 

Gibe (jibe), v. i.^ To sneer; to 
join censoriousness with con- 
tempt: — v. t., to scoff; to ridi- 
cule: — n., a sneer; a scoff; a 
taunt. 

*Gi'bing, p. prs. 

Gi-bing-ly (ji'blng^le), ad. Scorn- 
fully, contemptuously. 

*Gib-lets (jib'lets), n. pi. The 
entrails, feet, &c. of a fowl. 

Gid-di-ly (gid'de'le), ad. With 
the head seeming to turn round; 
unsteadily, carelessly. 

*Gid-di-ness (gld'deWs), n. The 
state of being giddy; vertigo; 
inconstancy. 

Gid-dy (gld'de), a. [giddier— 
* giddiest.] Having in the head 
a whirl, or sensation of circular 
motion; unsteady; thoughtless, 
heedless; unstable. [360-6.] 

GIft, n. A thing given or be- 
stowed ; a present ; a power ; a 
faculty. 

GIft'ed, a. Endowed with supe- 
rior faculties. [46.] 

G!g, n. Any thing that is whirled 
round ; a light carriage ; a boat ; 
a harpoon ; a fizgig. 

Gi-gan-tic (jl-gan'tik), a. Big, 
bulky, huge, enormous. [258-22.] 

Gig-gle (glg'gl), v. i. To laugh 
idly; to titter [365-15] :— n., a 
kind of laugh, a titter. 

*Gig'gling, p. prs. 

Gig-gler (gig'glur), n. A laugher. 

Gig-ot (jig'ut), n. A leg of mutton. 

GIld, v. t. [gilded or gilt — gilded 
or gilt.] To overlay with gold; 
to adorn ; to brighten. 

Gild'ing, p. prs. : — n., gold laid 
on a surface for ornament. 

GiLD-ER(gild'ur),n. One who gilds. 

*Gill (jll), n. A measure of liquids ; 
the fourth part of a pint of Wine 
Measure ; ground-ivy. 

*Gills (gllz), n. pi. Organs of 
respiration in fishes. 
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G!lt, n. Gilding : — pst. t. and p. 
prf. of gild. 

Gim-bals (glm'bals or jlm'bals), 
n. pi. Rings to suspend a sea- 
compass, &c. 

*Gim-crack (jlm'krak), n. A 
slight or trivial mechanism, a toy. 

Gim'blet, ) n. An instrument with 

^Gim'let, j a screw at its pointy 
used in boring small holes. 

Gimp (gimp), n. A kind of silk 
twist or lace. 

Gin (jin), n. A trap ; a snare ; the 
spirit drawn by distillation from 
juniper-berries; a machine for 
raising weights ; a machine for 
separating the seeds from cot- 
ton : — v. t., to clean cotton from 
seed by a gin : — see geneva. 

Gin-ger (jin'jur), n. A plant and 
its root. 

Gin-ger-bread (jln'jur y bred), n. 
A cake flavored with ginger. 

Gin-ger-ly (jin'jur^), ad. Cau- 
tiously, nicely. 

*Ging-ham (ging'um), n. A cotton 
cloth, striped or checkered. 

*Gin-gi-val (jln'jeVal), a. Be- 
longing to the gums. 

Gin-gle. See jingle. 

*"Gin-seng (jin'seng), n. A Chi- 
nese plant and its root. 

Gip-sy (jlp'se), n. A vagabond 
who pretends to tell fortunes ; a 
wandering beggar: — a., like a 
gipsy : — often written gypsy. 

*Gip'sies, n. pi. 

*Gi-raffe (jl-raf ), n. A very tall 
animal, the camelopard. 
Gir-an-dole (jir'anM61e or zhe'- 
ranMole), n. A branched can- 
dlestick, a chandelier. 

Gird (gerd), v. t. [girded or 

GIRT — GIRDED OT GIRT.] To bind 

round ; to invest ; to enclose ; to 
encircle ; to gibe : — v. i. f to 
sneer : — w., a twitch ; a gibe : — 
see girt. 
Gir-der (geVdur), n. The largest 
piece of timber in a floor. 



Gir-dle (ger'dl), n. A belt for 
the waist ; an enclosure ; a zone : 
— v. t., to gird; to cut a ring 
around a tree; to enclose; to 
shut in. 

Gir'dling, p. prs. 

Girl (gerl), n. A young woman ; 
a female child. 

Girl-ish (gerllsh), a. Suiting a 
girl; youthful, giddy. 

Girl-ish-ly (gerl'ishle), ad. In 
a girlish manner. 

Girt (gert), v. t. To gird; to en- 
compass ; to encircle : — pst. t. 
and p. prf. of gird. 

Girt (gert), } n. The band 

*Girth {ghrth), j by which the 
saddle or burden is fixed upon a 
horse; a bandage [373-13]: — 
v. t., to bind with a girth; to en- 
circle : — see gird. 

*Gist (jist), n. The main point 
of a question ; meaning. 

Give (giv), v. t. [gave — given.] 
To bestow; to pay; to grant; to 
yield ; to addict ; to resign : — 
v. i. f to grow moist ; to melt ; to 
thaw; to move. {ap. p. — to.) 

Giv'iNG, p. prs. 

Giv'en, p. prf. 

Giv-er (glv'ur), n. One who 
gives. 

Gives. See gyves. 

*Giz-zard (glz'zurd), n. The 
strong muscular stomach of 
a fowl. 

*Gla-ci-al (gla'she^al), a. Made 
of ice, frozen. 

Gla-ci-ate (gla'she^ate), v. i. To 
turn into ice. 

Gla'ci x a-ting, p. prs. 

*Gla-ci-a-tion fgla-she-a'shun), 
n. The act of freezing; ice 
formed. 

Gla-cier (gla'seer or glas'se x ur), 
n. An immense mass of ice 
formed in mountain ravines. 

*Gla-cis (gla'sls or gla'sis), n. In 
Fortification, a sloping bank of 
earth ; a declivity. 



GLA 



GLE 
nor, n&t— tube, tdb, bull— 611- 



-pdund — ^in, THis. 



GLO 



Glad, a. [gladder — *gladdest.] 
Cheerful ; pleased, elevated with 
joy, gay. (ap. p. — of what be- 
falls ourselves, at what befalls 
another.) 

*Glad-den (glad'dn), v. t. To 
cheer; to delight; to exhilarate. 

Glade, n. A lawn or opening in 
a wood. [117-6.] 

*Glad-i-a-tor (glad'e x a-tur or 
x glad-e-a'tur), n. A sword-play- 
er; a prize-fighter. 

Glad-i-a-to-ri-al ( r glad-e-a-t6'- 
re^al), a. Relating to gladiators. 

Glad-ly (glad'le), ad. Joyfully. 

Glad'ness, n. Cheerfulness, joy, 
exultation, pleasure. 

Glad-some (glad'sum), a. Gay, 
pleased, joyful. 

*Glad-some-ness (glad'siWne's), 
n. Gayety, delight. 

*Glair (glare), n. The white of 
an egg : a halberd : — v. t., to 
smear with the white of an egg. 

Glaive. See glave. 

Glance (glanse), n. A sudden 
shoot of light or splendor ; a 
quick view, a glimpse [140-25] : 
— v. i., to shoot a sudden ray of 
splendor ; to fly off in an oblique 
direction ; to view with a quick 
cast of the eye. (ap. p. — at, upon.) 

*Glan'cing, p. prs. 

Gland, n. An organ of secretion 
in animals or plants. 

Glan-ders (glan'durz), n. pi. A 
disease incident to horses, but 
sometimes communicated to man. 

Glan-dule (glan'dule), n. A 
small gland. 

Glan-du-lar (glan'dMar), ) 

*Glan-du-lous (glan'du N lus), J °" 
Pertaining to glands. 

Glare, v. i. To shine with great 
splendor so as to dazzle the eyes; 
to stare fiercely [365-27] : — n., 
overpowering lustre, splendor; a 
wild look. [59.] 

♦Gla'ring, p. prs. : — a. f shocking, 
barefaced. 



Glass, n. An artificial, transpa- 
rent substance made by fusing 
salts and flint or sand ; a glass 
vessel; a mirror; a telescope: 
a. f vitreous, made of glass : — v. t., 
to cover with glass ; to glaze. 

*Glass'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Glass-Blow-er (glas' x bl6-ur), n. 
One whose business it is to blow 
and fashion glass. 

*Glass-fur-nace (glas'Yur-nis)n. 
A furnace in which glass is made. 

Glass'h6xjse, n. A house where 
glass is manufactured. 

*Glass-met-al glas^mSt-tl), n. 
Glass in fusion. 

Glass-work (glas'wurk), «. Man- 
ufacture of glass. 

Glass'works, n. pi. A manufac- 
tory of glass. 

*Glas-si-ness (glas'se^nes), n. 
Having the appearance of glass. 

Glas-sy (glas'se), a. [glassier — 
glassiest.] Made of glass ; re- 
sembling glass ; vitreous. 

GLAUB-ER , s-SALT(glawb'urz > salt), 
n. A sulphate of soda. 

*Glau-cous (glaw'kus), a. Of a 
sea-green color. 

Glave, n. A broad sword. 

Glaze, v. t. To furnish or cover 
with glass or enamel. 

Gla'zing, p. prs. : — n., art of set- 
ting window-glass; enamel; a 
glassy crust. 

*Gla-zie.r (gla'zhur), n. One who 
glazes. 

Gleam (gleem), n. A sudden shoot 
of light ; a ray ; lustre [351-7] : 
— v. i., to shine with sudden 
flashes of light. 

Gleam-y (gleem'e), a. Flashing, 
darting sudden shoots of light. 

Glean (gleen), v. t. To gather 
what reapers leave behind; to 
gather any thing scattered. 

Gleaning, p. prs. : — n. f the act of 
gleaning, or the thing gleaned. 

Glean-er (gleen'dr), n. One who 
gleans. 



* Glebe, n. Turf, soil, ground. 
Gle-by (gle'be), a. Turfy. 
Glee, n. Gayety, joy, mirth, mer- 
riment ; a kind of song. 

Glee-ful (glee'ful), ) 

Glee-some (glee'suin), J a * 
Merry, cheerful, gay. 

Glen, n. A valley, a dale. 

GlIb, a. [glibber — glibbest.] 
Smooth; slippery; voluble. 

Glib-ly (glib'le), ad. Smoothly. 

Glib-ness (glib'nSs), n. Smooth- 
ness, slipperiness. 

Glide, v. i. To flow gently and 
silently; to move smoothly. [248.] 

Gli'ding, p. prs. 

Glim-mer (glim'nmr), v. i. To 
shine or appear faintly ; to shoot 
scattered rays [307-12] : — n., 
faint splendor, weak light. 

* Glimpse (gllmps), n. A weak, 

faint light; a short, transitory 

view. [122-13.] [374.] 
Glis-ten (glis'sn), v. i. To shine, 

to sparkle with light. 
Glis-ter (glls'tur), v. i. To shine, 

to be bright. 
*Glit-ter (gllt'tur), v. i. To 

gleam ; to sparkle with light ; to 

shine : — n., lustre, bright show ; 

a sparkling light. 
Gloat (gl6te), v. i. To gaze at 

eagerly; to stare with desire. 
Gl6'ba x ted, a. Formed in the 

shape of a globe, spherical. 
Gl6be, n. A sphere, a ball, a round 

body ; the earth. 
Glo-bose (gl6-b6se')> 
*Glo-bous (glo'l " 
Glob-u-lar (glob'i 

Spherical, round. 
Gl6b a oxe, n. A spherical particle ; 

a little globe. 
Gl6me, n. A roundish head of 

flowers. 
Gl6m'er x 1te, v. t. To gather 

into a ball or sphere. 
*Glom'er x a-ting, p. prs. 
Glom-er-a-tion. See conglom- 
eration. 

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LJLl. 

b6se')> 1 

J>'bus), \ a. 

Lobular), J 



GLO 



GLU 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me, niel — pine, pin — no, 



move, 



GOB 



Gl66m, n. Imperfect darkness 
dismalness, obscurity; heaviness 
of mind; sadness; depression of 
spirits [37-32] : — v. i., to shine 
obscurely ; to be cloudy. 

Gloom-i-ly (gl66m'e v le), ad. Ob- 
scurely, dismally, not cheerfully. 

*Gloom-i-ness (gl66m'e x n^s), n. 
Want of light; cloudiness of look. 

Gloom- y (gl66m'e), a. [gloomier 
— gloomiest.] Obscure, dark, 
dim ; sullen ; melancholy ; de- 
pressed, downcast. 

G lo-ri-fi-ca-tion ( s gl6-re-fe-ka'- 
shun), n. The act of giving glory. 

Glo-ri-fy (gl6're N fi), v. t. [prs. t. 
3, glorifies.] To pay honor; to 
praise ; to exalt to glory or dig- 
nity ; to extol. 

•2*Glo'ri n fi-ed, p. prf. 

Glo-ri-ous (glS're'us), a. Noble, 
illustrious, excellent, renowned. 

Glo-ri-ous-ly (gld're\is-le), ad. 
Nobly, illustriously, with renown. 

Glo-ry (gl6're), n. Praise paid 
in adoration ; distinction ; the 
felicity of heaven ; honor; celeb- 
rity; a circle of rays round a 
head in painting[384-22] [36-30]: 
— v. i., to be proud of; to boast 
in; to exult. 

#Glo'ries, n. pi. send prs. t. 3. 

Glo'ri-ed, p. prf. : — a., illustrious, 
honorable. 

Gl6ss, n. A comment; a remark 
for illustration ; smoothness, su- 
perficial lustre : — v. U, to explain 
by comment; to embellish with 
superficial lustre; to polish; to 
make smooth, f 

*Gloss'es, n. pi. and pre. t. 3. 

Gloss-a-ry (gl6s'sa r re), n. A dic- 
tionary of obscure, antiquated, 
or technical terms.f 

* Gloss' aeries, n. pi. 

*Gloss-i-nbss (gl6s'se'nes), n. 
Polish; superficial lustre. 

Gloss-ol-o-gy (gl6s-61'6 v je), n. 
A table of definitions of terms. 

Gloss-y (gl6s'se), a. Shining. 
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Glot-tis (gl6t'tis), n. The narrow 
opening of the windpipe. 

Glove (gluv), n. A cover for the 
hand : — v. t., to cover with a 
glove. 

Glov-er (gluv'ur), n. One who 
makes or sells gloves. 

Glow (gl6), v. i. To be heated so 
as to shine without flame; to 
burn; to exhibit a strong, bright 
color (ap. p. — with) : — n., un 
usual warmth ; brightness; shi- 
ning heat. [72-23.] [310-13.] 

Glow'ing, p. prs. : — a., shining or 
burning with heat; ardent. 

* Glow-worm (gl6'wurm), n. A 

small insect with a luminous tail. 

Gl6ze, v. i. To flatter, wheedle, 
fawn: — n., flattery, insinuation. 

*Glo'zing, p. prs. 

GLU-ci-NUM(glu-sl'num),n.Ametal. 

*Glue (glu), n. Cement; a tena- 
cious, viscous substance : — v. t., 
to join with a viscous cement; 
to join; to unite. 

Glu'ing, p. prs. [tenacious. 

*Glue-y (glu'e), a. Viscous ; 

*Glu-ey-ness (glu'e N nes), n. The 
quality of being gluey. 

Glum, a. [glummer — glummest.] 
Sullen, stubbornly grave. 

* Glume, n. The husk or calyx 

of corn, <fcc. 
Glut, v. t. To devour ; to cloy ; to 
overload : — n.,more than enough; 
a large, wooden wedge. 

* Glutting, p. prs. 
*Glut'ted, p. prf. 

Glu'ten, n. A viscid substance 
obtained from flour. 

Glu-ti-nate (glu'te^nate), v. t. To 
join with glue. 

*Glu'ti v na-ting, p. prs. 

*Glu-ti-nous (glu'te^nus), a. Vis- 
cous, gluey, tenacious. f 

Glut-ton (glut'tn), n. One who 
indulges too much in eating; a 
gormand ; a voracious animal. 

*Glut-ton-ous (gldt'tun v us), a. 
Given to excessive eating. 



Glut-ton-y (glut'tun v e), n. Ex- 
cess of eating. 

Glut'ton x ies, n. pi. 

*Glyc-er-in ) (glis'seYin), n. The 

Glyc-er-ine J base of fat. 

*Gnarl (narl), v. t. To snarl. 

Gnarl'ed, p. prf. : — a., knotty. 

-Gnash (nash), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 
gnashes.] To strike together; 
to clash : — v. i., to grind the teeth. 

Gnat (nat), n. A small insect. 

*Gnaw (naw), v. t. To eat by 
degrees; to wear off with the 
teeth ; to bite in agony. 

*Gneiss (nlse), n. A granitic rock. 

*Gnome (n6me), n. An imaginary 
being, inhabiting the inner parts 
of the earth ; a guardian of quar- 
ries, mines, &c. 

*Gno-mon (n6'in6n), n. The hand 
or pin of a dial. 

*Gno-mon-ics (n6-m6nlks), n. pi. 
The art of dialing. 

*Gnu (nu), n. An animal resem- 
bling a horse. 

G6, v. i. [prs. t. 3, goes.] [went 
— gone.] To walk ; to move ; 
to proceed ; to depart ; to move 
by mechanism. 

*Goad (g6de), n. A pointed in- 
strument with which oxen are 
driven : — v. t., to drive with a 
goad; to incite; to irritate; to 
stimulate. 

*Goal (g61e), n. The starting- 
post ; the final purpose. [354.] 

Goat (g6te), n. A ruminant animal. 

*Goat-herd (gote'herd), n. One 
who tends goats. 

Goat-ish (g6te'lsh), a. Resem- 
bling a goat. 

G6b, ) n. A mouthful ; a 

G6b'bet, j lump. 

Gob-ble (gob'bl), v. t. To swallow 
hastily with noise : — v. i., to make 
a noise like a turkey. 

Gobbling, p. prs. 

*Go-Be-tween (g6 r be x tween), n. 
One who transacts business by 
going between two parties. 



GOL 



GOO 

nflr, n6t— tube, tub, bull— Sil— pMnd— <Mn, THis. 



GOS 



G6b'l£t, n. A bowl or cup. 

*Gob-lin (g&b'lin), n. An evil 
spirit; a phantom. 

*Go-By (go'bi), n. A passing by 
an intended neglect. 

Go-Cart (g6'kart), n. A machine 
for teaching children to walk. 

God (g6d or gawd),n. The Supreme 
Being ; the Creator ; an idol. 

God-child (g6d'tshlld), n. A child 
for whom one became sponsor at 
baptism. 

G6d'dess, n. A female divinity, 

*God'dess > es, n. pi. 

God-fa-ther (g&d'fa^THur), n. A 
sponsor in baptism. 

God-head (g&d'hed), n. Divine 
nature; Deity. 

G6d'less, a. Atheistical, impious. 

G6d'like, a. Divine; resembling 
a divinity; of superior excellence. 

God-li-ness (g6d'le x nes), n. De- 
voutness ; piety to God. 

God-ly (g6d'le), a. [godlier — 
GODLiest.] Pious towards God: 
— ad., piously, righteously. 

God-moth-er (g6d'mdTH x ur), n. A 
woman who has become sponsor 
in baptism. 

God-send (g6d'sSnd) t n. An un- 
expected gift. 

God-ship (g6d'shlp), n. The char- 
acter of a god. 

Go-er (g6'ur), n. One who goes. 

Gog-gle (g6g / gl), v. i. To look 
asquint; to roll the eyes. 

*Gog'gling, p. prs. 

Gog-gle-Ey-ed (gSg'gride), a. 
Squint-eyed. 

Goi-ter ) (g6! / tur), n. A tumor in 

*Goi-tre j the throat. 

G6ld, n. A yellow, brilliant, and 
precious metal, remarkable for 
its gravity, ductility, mallea- 
bility, <fcc. ; riches; money: — a., 
made of gold, golden. 

*Gold-beat-er (g61d'beet x ur), n. 
One who beats gold. 

Gold-bound (g61d'b6iind), a. En- 
compassed with gold. 



Gold-dust (g61d'dust), n. Earth 
containing gold. 

Gold-en (g61'dn), a. Made of 
gold; of the color of gold; bright, 
excellent. 

Gold-finch (g&ld'finsh), n. A 
small singing-bird. 

*Gold'finch n es, n. pi. 

Gold-smith (g6ld'smi^), n. One 
who works in gold. 

Gome (g6me), n. The black grease 
of a cart-wheel. 

*Gon-do-la (g6n'd6 N la), n. A boat 
used in Venice. 

*Gon-do-lier ( N gon-d6-leer / ), n. A 
man who rows a gondola. 

Gone (g6n or gawn), p. prf. of go, 

G6ng, n. An instrument producing 
a loud noise when struck. 

*Go-ni-om-e-ter ( x g6-ne-6m'e x tur), 
n. An instrument for measur- 
ing angles. 

Go-ni-om-e-try ( x g6-ne-&m'eHre), 
n. The art of measuring solid 
angles. 

Good (gud), a. [better — best.] 
Having good qualities ; not bad; 
convenient; valid; useful: — n., 
that which is contrary to evil ; 
profit : — ad., well, not ill. 

*GooD-BREED-iNG(gud-breed'lng) 
n. Politeness, civility. 

Good-by (gud-bl'), ad. Farewell, 
adieu. 

*Good-Fri-day (gud-fri'de), n. 
The fast-day of Christian church- 
es, commemorating the cruci- 
fixion of Christ. 

*Good-li-ness (gud'leWs), n. 
Beauty, grace. 

Good-ly (giid'le), a. [goodlier — 
goodliest.] Beautiful, fine. 

Good-nat-ured (gud-na/tshuxd),a. 
Mild in temper or feelings. 

Good-ness (gud'nes), n. Excel- 
lence, virtue. 

Goods (gudz), n. pi. Movables in 
a house ; wares, merchandise. 

* Good-Will (gud-wil'), n. Kind- 
ness: custom. 



G66se, n. A large water-fowl ; a 
tailor's smoothing-iron. 

Geese, n. pi. 

Goose-ber-ry (g66s'beYr£), n. A 
shrub and its fruit. 

*Goose'ber x ries, n. pi. 

G6re, n. Blood; blood clotted or 
congealed ; a triangular piece of 
cloth or land : — v. t., to stab ; to 
pierce with a horn. 

*Go'ring, p. prs. 

Gorge (gorje), n. The throat; a 
narrow passage through a moun- 
tain : — v. t., to fill up to the 
throat; to glut; to satiate. 

Gor'ging, p. prs. 

*Gor-geous (gor'jlls), a. Showy, 
fine, splendid, glittering. [65-2.] 

Gor-geous-ly (gdr'jus'le), acU 
Splendidly, finely, richly. 

Gor-geous-ness (gdr'jus^ne's), n. 
Splendor, magnificence. 

*Gor-get (gdr'jet), n. A piece 
of armor that defends the throat. 

*Gor-gon (gor'gun), n. A mon- 
ster with snaky hairs; any 
thing horrid. 

*G6r'mand, n. A glutton : — often 
written gourmand (go6r'mand). 

Gor-man-dize (gdr'manMlze), v. i. 
To feed ravenously. 

^"Gor'man^di-zing, p. prs. 

Gor-man-di-zer (gdr'manMl-zur), 
n. A voracious eater ; a glutton. 

*G6rse, n. Furze; a prickly 
shrub ; whin. 

Go-ry (g&'re), a. [gorier — go- 
riest.] Covered with congealed 
blood, bloody, murderous. [75-3.] 

*Gos-ling (goz'llng), n. A young 
goose. 

Gos-pel (g&s'pel), n. God's word ; 
the holy book of the Christian 
revelation ; the history of Christ. 

*Gos-sa-mer (gos'sa'mur), n. The 
down of plants ; a thin, floating 
cobweb. [353-4.] 

*G6s'sip, n. Trifling talk, tattle ; 
one who runs about tattling : — 
v, i.f to chat; to prate; to tattle. 
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GOV 



GRA 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me, met — pine, pin — n&, m6ve, 



GRA 



G6t, pst. t. and p. prf. of get. 

Got'ten, p. prf. of get. 

Goth (ghth), n. One of the ancient 
people of Northern Europe; a 
barbarian. 

Goth-ic (ghth'Ds), a. Relating to 
the Goths,* rude; relating to a 
style of architecture. 

Goth-i-cism (g6^'e v sizm), n. A 
Gothic idiom ; rudeness ; a sam- 
ple of Gothic style. 

*Gouge (gdiije or g6oje), n. A 
chisel having a round edge : — 
v. t., to scoop out as with a 
gouge ; to cheat. 

Gou'ging, p. prs. : — n. f pressing 
out the eyes with the knuckles 
in fighting ; foul treatment. 
[337-12.] 

Gourd (g6rd or g66rd), n. A bot- 
tle ; a plant. 

Gour-mand. See gormand. 

*Gout (gMt), n. An inflammatory 
disease of the joints ; arthritis. 

*Gout (g66), n. Taste; desire. 

*Gout-y (g6iit'e), a. Afflicted with 
gout ; relating to gout. 

Gov-ern (guv'urn), v. t. To rule, 
to regulate ; to direct ; to man- 
age ; to restrain : — v. i. f to have 
the control. 

* Gov-ern- a-ble (guv'urn v a-bl), a. 
Subject to rule, manageable. 

*Gov-ern-ance (guv'urn x anse), n. 
Government, rule, management. 

*Gov-er-nante ( v guv-ur-nanf or 
guv'ur v nant), n. A lady who has 
the care of young girls. 

Gov-ern-ess (guv'urn^es), n. A 
tutoress. 

*Gov'ern x ess-es, n. pi. 

*Gov-ERN-MENT(guv'urn N ment), n. 
An establishment of legal au- 
thority; a system of laws for 
ruling a nation ; administra- 
tion of public affairs; manage- 
ableness. [54-21.] 

GOV-ERN-MENT-AL ( X gUV-Um- 

ment'al), a. Pertaining to gov- 
ernment. 
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*Gov-ern-or (guv'urn x dr), n. One 
who has the supreme direction ; 
one who is invested with su- 
preme authority in a state; a 
tutor ; a pilot, a manager. 

Gowk. See gawk. 

Gown (gdiin), n. A long, upper 
garment, a loose robe. 

Gown-ed (g6und), a. Dressed in 
a gown. 

Gown-man (gSiin'man), ) 

Gowns-man (g6unz'man), J 
A man devoted to the arts of 
peace ; a member of an English 
university ; one whose profes- 
sional habit is a gown. 

Gown'men, ] , 

Gowns'men, j n ' P ' 

Grab, v. t. To seize suddenly. 

Grab'bing, p. prs. 

Grabb'ed, p. prf. 

Grab-ble (grab'bl), v. t. To 
grope : — v. i., to lie prostrate on 
the ground. 

Grabbling, p. prs. 

Grace (grase), n. Favor, kind- 
ness ; the unmerited kindness of 
God; virtue; pardon; privilege; 
ornament; the title of a duke; a 
short prayer : — v. L, to adorn ; 
to dignify ; to honor. 

*Gra'cing, p. prs. 

*Grace-ful (grase'ful), a. Beau- 
tiful with dignity; elegant in 
appearance. 

Grace-ful-ly (grase'fufle), ad. 
Elegantly, with pleasing dignity. 

Grace-ful-ness (grase'Mrnes), n. 
Elegance of manner, propriety. 

Grace-less (grase'les), a. Aban- 
doned, wicked. 

Gra'ces, n. pi. In Mythology, 
three sister goddesses who at- 
tended on Venus; a play for 
girls ; comely manners. 

Gra-cious (gra'shus), a. Merci- 
ful; favorable, kind; virtuous. 

*Gra-cious-ly (gra'shus'le), ad. 
In a pleasing manner; kindly; 
mercifully, f 



Gra-cious-ness (gra'shusWs), n. 
Kind condescension ; pleasing 
manner. 

Gra-da-tion (gra-da'shun), n. 
Regular progress ; arrangement. 
[26-20.] 

Grade, n. Rank, degree ; regular 
slope of a road : — v. t. } to reduce 
to a proper level. 

Gra'ding, p. prs. 

Gra-di-ent (gra decent), a. Walk- 
ing : — n., degree of ascent and 
descent. 

Grad-u-al (grad'yu^al), a. Pro- 
ceeding by degrees; advancing 
step by step. 

*GRAD-u-AL-LY(grad'yu x al-le),ad. 
By degrees; in regular pro- 
gression. 

Grad-u-ate (grad'yu^ate), v. t. To 
dignify with a degree in a uni- 
versity: to mark with degrees; 
to advance by degrees : — v. i. f to 
receive a degree : — n., one who 
has received an academical 
degree. 

GradVa-ting, p. prs. 

Grad-u-a-tion ( x grad-yu-a'shnn), 
n. The act of conferring de- 
grees; regular progression. 

Graft, n. A small branch inserted 
into the stock of another tree : — 
v. t., to insert a scion or branch 
of one tree into the stock of 
another. 

Graft-er (graft'ur), n. One 
who grafts. 

Grain (grane), n. A single seed 
of corn ; the seed of fruit ; a mi- 
nute particle; the direction of 
the fibres of wood ; the smallest 
weight, twenty-four of which 
make one pennyweight (Troy), 
and twenty of which make one 
scruple (Apothecaries' Weight) : 
— v. t., to color in imitation of 
wood. 

*Grain-ed (grand), p. prf. : — a., 
rough; colored in imitation of 
wood. 



GRA 



GRA 

n5r, n6t — tube, tub, bull— 6il— p6und — thin, THis. 



GRA 



Grains (granz), n. pi. The husks 
of malt exhausted in brewing. 

Gral-lic (gral'lik), a. Having 
long legs. 

Gra-min-e-al (gra-mln'e v al), j 

*Gra-min-e-ous (gra-min'e'us), J 
a. Grassy. 

* Gram-i-ni v-o-rous fgram-e-nlv'- 

6 x rus), a. Grass-eating. 

* Gram-mar (graun'mar), n. The 

scienee of writing or speaking 
correctly ; a book that treats of 
grammatical principles; a system 
of rules for speaking and writing. 

Gram-ma-ri-an (grain-ma're x an), 
n. One versed in grammar. 

Gram-mat-i-cal (gram-mat' e x kal), 
a. Belonging to grammar. 

*Gram-mat-i-cal-ly (grarn-mat'- 
e x kal-le), ad. According to the 
rules or science of grammar. 

Gran-a-ry (granTre), n. A store- 
house for thrashed grain. 

^GranVries, n. pi. 

Grand, a. Great, illustrious ; no- 
ble; splendid; sublime; magnif- 
icent; lofty; distant by two gen- 
erations; as, grandfather. 

Gran'dam, n. Grandmother. 

Grand-child (grand'tshlld), n. 
The son or daughter of one's son 
or daughter. 

*Grand-daugh-ter (grand'Maw- 
tur), n. The daughter of a son 
or daughter. 

Gran-dee (gran'dee), n. A man 
of great rank. 

*GRAN-DEUR(grand'yur), n. Mag- 
nificence, state,splendor. [72-17.] 

Grand-fa-ther (grand'fa x THur), n. 
A father's or mother's father. 

*Gran-dil-o-quence (gran-dil'6- 
v kwens), n. Lofty speaking. 

*Grand-Ju-ror (grand-ju'rur or 
grand'^u-nir), n. One of a 
grand-jury. 

Grand-Ju-ry (grand-ju're or 
grand' x ju-re), n. A jury to de- 
cide whether accused persons 
should be indicted or not. 



*Grand-Ju'ries, ) 7 

Grand'- n Ju-ries, J M * pL 

GRAND-MOTH-ER(grand'muTH r ur)». 
The father's or mother's mother. 

Grand'sIre, n. Grandfather. 

Grand-son (grand'sun), ». The 
son of a son or daughter. 

Grange (granje), n. A farm or 
farmhouse ; a granary. 

*Gran-ite (gran'lt), n. A hard 
granular rock. 

Gra-nit-ic (gra-nlt'lk), a. Like 
granite. 

Gra-niv-o-rous (gra-niv'6 v rus), 
a. Eating grain. 

Grant, v. t. To admit; to be- 
stow; to allow; to concede: — n., 
the act of granting or bestow- 
ing ; a gift, a boon. 

*Grant-ee (grant-ee'), n. He to 
whom a grant is made. 

*Grant-or (grant-dr 7 or grant'ur), 
n. He by whom a grant is made. 

Gran-u-lar (gran'u^lar), ) 

*GRAN-D-LA-RY(gran'u v la-re), J a ' 
Resembling a small seed or grain. 

Gran-u-late (granulate), v. i. 
To be formed into small grains : 
— v. t., to break into small masses. 

*Gran'u x la-ting, p. prs. 

*Gran-u-la-tion fgran-u-la'- 
shun), n. The process of form- 
ing into small grains; breaking 
into grains. 

Granule, n. A small, compact 
particle; a little grain. 
Gran-u-lous (gran'u v l&s), a. 
Full of grains. 

Grape, n. The fruit of the vine. 

Grap-er-y (grap'iirVe), n. A 
plantation of grape-vines ; a 
vineyard. 

GrApe'shot, n. A load of small 
shot enclosed in a canvas bag. 

Graph-ic (graf'lk), ) 

*Graph-i-cal (grafe x kal), j a ' 
Well delineated.f 

Graph-i-cal-ly (graf e x kal-le), ad. 
In a picturesque manner; with 
good delineation. 



*Grap-nel (grap'nel), n. A small 
anchor for a little vessel ; an 
iron for grappling. 

Grap-ple (grap'pl), v. i. To seize ; 
to contend by seiziDg each other: 
— v. t., to fasten, fix ; to lay fast 
hold of (ap. p.— with) [90-8] :— 
;i., a contest in which the com- 
batants seize each other; a 
seizing; a hook. 

* Grappling, p. prs. 

Grasp, v. t. To hold in the hand, 
to catch ; to gripe : — p. i., to en- 
deavor to seize, to catch at; to 
struggle ; to strive : — n., the 
gripe or seizure of the hand; 
power of seizing ; embrace. 

Grass, n. The common herbage 
of fields : — v. t., to cover with 
grass. 

*GRASs-H0P-PER(gras'h6p N pur),?i. 
An insect of the locust tribe. 

*Gras-si-ness (gras'se x n£s), n. 
The state of abounding in grass. 

Grass-plot (gras'plot), n. A space 
levelled and covered with grass. 

Gras-sy (gras'se), a. Covered 
with grass. 

Grate, n. A partition made with 
bars ; the range of bars within 
which fires are made : — v. t., to 
rub by the attrition of a rough 
body ; to fret ; to vex : — v. i., to 
make a harsh noise; to rub 
hard; to offend. 

Gra'ting, p. prs. 

Gra'ted, p. prf. : — a., having bars 
like a grate ; granulated. 

Grate-ful (grate'fiil), a. Having 
a due sense of benefits; pleasing, 
acceptable; thankful, agreeable. 
(ap. p. — to a person, for a favor. ) 

Grate-ful-ly (grate'fdrie), ad. 
In a grateful or pleasing manner, 
with gratitude. 

Grate'f£l x ness, n. Gratitude. 

*Gra-ter (gra'tur), n. A rough 
instrument with which soft bodies 
are rubbed to powder; one who 
grates. 

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GRA 



GRE 

Fite, fir, fill, fit — me, met — pine, pin — n&, move, 



GRE 



Grat-i-fi-ca-tion (^grit-e-fe-ki'- 
shun), n. The act of pleasing; 
pleasure; delight. [51-5.] [252.] 

Grat-i-py (grit'e^fi), v. t. [prs. t. 
3, gratifies.] To indulge ; to 
delight. [65-28.] [271-9.] 

*GratVfi-ed, p. prf. 

Grafting, p. prs. : — n., a partition 
of bars; a harsh noise: — a., 
harsh, offensive. 

Gra-ting-ly (gri'tlng N l&), ad. 
Harshly, offensively. 

GRJL'Tis, ad. For nothing, with- 
out recompense. 

*Grat-i-tude (gratitude), n. 
Desire to return benefits ; thank- 
fulness. [92-6.] [186.] 

Gra-tu-i-tous (gri-tu'e x tus), a. 
Voluntary, granted without claim 
or merit ; asserted without proof; 
free. [315-8.] 

GRA-TU-I-TOUS-LY(gri-tu'^tfls-l^), 

ad. Without claim or merit; 
without proof; freely. 

*Gra-tu-i-ty (gra-tu'e N te), n. A 
present, a gift. 

Gra-tu'i x ties, n. pi. 

Grat-u-late (gritsh'u^lite), v. t. 
To congratulate ; to salute with 
declarations of joy. 

Grat'u x la-ting, p. prs. 

Grat-u-la-tion ( v gritsh-u-li'~ 
shun), n. Salutations made by 
expressing joy ; congratulation. 

Grat-u-la-tor-y (gratsh'u x li-tur- 
re),a. Expressing congratulation. 

Grave, n. A pit in which the 
de*»d are deposited : — v, 
[graved — graved or graven], 
to carve in a hard substance ; to 
engrave : — a., solemn, serious 
weighty; not showy; not acute 
in sound. [380-17.] 

Gra' vmG,p.prs. : — n., carved work. 

Grav'el, n. Hard, coarse sand; 
sandy matter concreted in the 
kidneys: — v. t., to cover with 
gravel ; to embarrass. 

Gra Veiling, ) 

^Grav'eiAling, j P' P r8% 
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Grav'el-ed, ) f 

*Grav'ell-ed, J P-FV' 
Grav-el-ly (grav'eTl£), a. Full 
of gravel. 

*Grave-ly (grive'l&), ad. Sol- 
emnly, seriously, soberly. 

Gra-ver (gri'vur), a. com. : — n., 
one who engraves; a tool used 
in engraving. 

Grave'stone, n. A carved stone 
placed over the dead. 

GrAve'yArd, n. A yard for bury- 
ing the dead. 

Grav-i-tate (griv'eHite), v. i. 
To tend to the centre of at- 
traction. 

Grav'i v ta-ting, p. prs. 

Grav-i-ta-tion ( v grav-e-ti'shun), 
n. The act of tending to the 
centre. [77.] 

Grav-i-ty (grav'£H£), n. Weight, 
heaviness, tendency to the cen- 
tre; solemnity. 

Gra-vy (gri've), n. Juice that 
runs from flesh in cooking. 

Gra' vies, n. pi. 

*Gray 1 (gra), a. White with a 

Grey J mixture of black ; hoary 
with age. 

*Gray-beard (gri'be£rd), n. An 
old man. 

Gray-is h (grilsh), a. Somewhat 
gray. 

Gray-ness (gri'ne's), n. The 
quality of being gray. 

Graze, v. 4. To eat grass ; to sup- 
ply grass [66-6] : — v. t., to touch 
lightly; to supply with grass; to 
feed on grass. 

Gra'zing, p. prs. : — w., act of feed- 
ing on grass, pasture. 

Gra-zer (gra'zur), n. One who 
grazes. 

*Gra-zier (gri'zhur), n. One 
who feeds cattle. 

Grease (greese), n. Soft fat; a 
disease in the heels of a horse. 

Grease (greez), v. t. To smear or 
anoint with grease. 

Greas-ing (grlez'lng),^). prs. 



*Greas-i-ness (greez'e^nes), n, 
Oiliness, fatness. 

Grea-sy (gree'ze), a. [greasier 
— greasiest.] Oily, unctuous ; 
smeared with grease; fat; gross. 

Great (grite), a. Considerable; 
large; important; chief; noble; 
illustrious; distant by one gen- 
eration; as, a greatgrandfather: 
— n. y the whole, the gross. 

*Great-er. See lesser. 

Great-ly (grite'le), ad. In a 
great degree ; nobly ; highly. 

Great-ness (grite'nes), n. Large- 
ness ; dignity ; grandeur. 

* Greaves (greevz), n. pi. An- 
cient armor for the legs. 

*Gre-cian (gre'shun), a. Per- 
taining to Greece : — n., a native 
of Greece. 

*Gre-cism (gre'slzm), n. An idiom 
of the Greek language. 

*Gre-cize (gre'slze), v. t. To 
translate into the Greek lan- 
guage. 

Gre'ci v zing, p. prs. 

Greed-i-ly (greed'e^le), ad. Vo- 
raciously, ravenously. 

Greed-i-ness (greed'e x nes), n. 
Ravenousness, eagerness of ap- 
petite or desire ; avidity. 

Greed-y (greed'e), a. [greedier 
— greediest.] Ravenous, vora- 
cious, eager. 

Green, a. Flourishing; fresh; 
new; not dry ; unripe; young: 
— n. } a color ; a grassy plain ; a 
vegetable. 

Greens, n. pi. Young vegetables 
for the table ; leaves ; herbs. 

Green-house (green'hMse), ». A 
house in which plants are pre- 
served ; a conservatory. 

Green-ish (green'ish), a. Some- 
what green. 

Green-ness (green'nes), n. The 
quality of being green ; fresh- 
ness; immaturity. 

Green'r66m, n. A retiring-room 
in a theatre for actors. 



GRI 



GRI 
n3r, n&t — tube, tub, bull — 611 — pMnd — thin, this. 



GRO 



Green-sward (green'sward), n. 

Turf on which grass grows. 
Greet (greet), v. t. To address ; to 

salute ; to congratulate : — v. i. f to 

meet and salute. 
Greet'ing, p. prs. : — n., salutation 

at meeting ; compliments. 
*Gre-ga-ri-ous (gre-ga'reMs), a. 

Going in flocks or herds. 
Gre-nade (gre-nade'), ». A small 

bomb. 
*Gren-a-dier (^grSn-a-deer'), n. A 

tall foot-soldier. 
Grew (grfr), p. prf. of grow. 
Grey. See gray. 
* Grey-hound (gra'hS&nd), n. A 

tall, fleet dog. 
Grid-dle (grid'dl), n. A broad 

pan to bake cakes upon. 
*Grid-i-ron (gridTurn), n. A 

portable grate on which meat is 

broiled. 
*Grief (greef), n. Sorrow, trouble. 
*Griev-ance (greev'anse), n. A 

state or cause of uneasiness. 

[173-3.] 
Grieve (greev), v. t. To afflict; 

to hurt: — v. i., to mourn, (up. 

p. — at, for.) 
*Griev'ing, p. pre. 
Griev-ous (greeVus), a. Painful, 

afflictive, heavy. 
Griev-ous-ly (greeVus^), ad. 

Painfully, vexatiously. 
Griev-ous-ness (greev'uVne's), n. 

Sorrow, pain. 
^Grip-fin (griffin), j n. A fabled 
Grip-fon (grif fun), j animal com- 
bining the form of the lion with 

that of the eagle. 
Grig (grig), n. A small eel; a 

merry creature. 
Grill (gril), v. t. To broil on a 

gridiron ; to harass. 
Gr!m, a. [grimmer — ^grimmest.] 

Horrible: ugly, ill-looking. 
*Gri-mace (gre-mase'), n. An in- 
tentional distortion of the coun- 
tenance. 
^GrIm-al'kIn, n. An old cat. 



GrIme, n. Dirt deeply insinuated : 
— v. t., to dirty ; to sully deeply. 

Gri'ming, p. prs. 

Grim-ly (grin/le), ad. Horribly; 
sourly, sullenly. 

Grim-ness (grlm'ne's), n. Horror, 
frightfulness of visage. 

GrIn, v. i. To set the teeth to- 
gether and open the lips : — n. } 
the act of showing the teeth in 
laughter. 

Grin'ning, p. prs. 

*Grin-ned (grind), p. prf. 

GrInd, v. t. [ground or grinded 
— ground or grinded.] To reduce 
powder by friction ; to sharpen ; 
to rub one against another; to 
break and crush ; to harass : — 
v. i., to perform the act of 
grinding. 

Grind-er (grlnd'ur), n. One who 
or that which grinds ; a double 
or molar tooth. 

Grind-stone (grlnd'st&ne), n. A 
stone on which edged instru- 
ments are sharpened. 

**Gr!p, n. Power of griping; 
grasp, gripe. 

*Gr1pe, v. t. To hold with the 
fingers closed; to seize; to hold 
fast; to grasp: — v. i., to give 
colic; to pinch: — 71., grasp, hold ; 
squeeze; oppression. 

Gri'ping, p. prs. 

Gripes (grips), n. pi. Colic. 

* Grippe (grip), n. An epidemic 
catarrh ; an influenza. 

*Gri-sette (gre-zeY), n. The 
wife or daughter of a French 
tradesman. 

*Gris-ly (grls'le), a. Dreadful; 
hideous. 

GrIst, n. Grain to be ground; 
provision. 

Gris-tle (gris'sl), n. Cartilage; a 
tough, flexible, animal substance. 

*Gris-tly (grls'sle), a. Car- 
tilaginous. 

Grpt, n. The coarse part of meal ; 
sand, gravel; a coarse, firm grain. 
20 



Grit-ti-ness (grit'te^ne's), n. Sand- 

iness. 
Grit-ty (grit'te), a. [grittier — 

grittiest.] Full of grit, sandy. 
Griz-zle (grlz'zl), n. A mixture 

of white and black ; gray. 
Griz-zled (griz'zld), } a. Some- 
~*"Griz-zly (griz'zle), J what gray. 
Groan (grone), v. i. To breathe 

with a mournful noise; to sigh 

deeply : — n., breath expired with 

noise and difficulty; a hoarse, 

deep sound. 
GROAN'iNGjp.^rs.: — w.,lamentation. 
* Groat (grawt), n. Four pence. 

[328-22.] 
Groats (grawts),n. pi. Hulled oats. 
Gro-cer (gr6'sur), n. One who 

deals in tea, sugar, spices, &e. 
Gro-cer-y (grft'suVre), n. The 

store of a grocer. 
'' c Gro'cer x ies, n. pi. The goods 

of a grocer. 
Gr6g, n. Spirit and water. 
Grog-ger-y (gr&g'gurVe), n. A 

place where grog is sold. 
*Grog'ger x ies, n. pi. 
Grog-ram (grSg'rum), n. Stuff 

woven with large woof and 

rough hair. 
Gr5!n, n. The depression between 

the belly and the thigh ; a space 

formed by the intersection of 

two arches. 
Gr66m, n. A servant who takes 

care of horses ; a bridegroom : — 

v. t., to take care of horses. 
Groove (gr&6v), n. A channel or 

hollow cut with a tool : — v. t., to 
Grooving, p. prs. [cut a hollow. 
Gr6pe, v. i. To feel where one 

cannot see : — v. t., to search by 

feeling in the dark. 
Gro'ping, p. prs. 

Gross (grose), a. Thick, corpu- 
lent; shameful; rough, coarse; 

inelegant: — »., the main body; 

the bulk; twelve dozen. 
Gross-ly (grose'le), ad. Coarsely, 

without delicacy. 

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GRO 



GRU 
Fate, far, fS.ll, fat — me, met — pine, pin — no, mSve, 



GUA 



*Gross-ness (gr6se'nes), n. Un- 
wieldy corpulence; coarseness; 
want of refinement. [268-3.] 

Gr6t, 1 n. An ornamented cave, 

Gr6t't&, j a cavern. 

*Grot'toes, n. j^. 

Gro-tesque (grd-tesk'), a. Dis- 
torted in figure ; fantastic ; odd. 
[174-25.] 

*Gro-tesque-ly (gr&-tesk'l&), ad. 
Fantastically. 

Ground (gr6und), n. The earth ; 
land ; the floor ; the fundamental 
substance or cause ; first prin- 
ciple ; the first stratum of paint 
— v. t., to fix on the ground; to 
settle; to run aground: — pst. t. 
and p. prf. of grind. 

Grounds, n. pi. Lees, sediment. 

Ground-age (grMnd'ij), n. Tax 
paid for a ship in port. 

Ground-floor (gr6und'fl6re), n. 
The lowest floor of a house. 

Ground-less (ground'les),a.With- 
out cause, void of reason. 

Ground-less-ly (grMnd'leVle), 
ad. Without reason or cause. 

Ground-ling (gr6und'llng), n. A 
mean person ; a fish. 

Gr6und'-Nut, n. A plant and its 
nut; the peanut, the pignut. 

Ground-plate. See groundsel. 

G round-plot (gr6und'pl6t), n. 
The site of a building. 

G round-rent (grMnd'rent), w. 
Rent paid for land occupied. 

*Ground-sel I (grdund'sll or \ 

Ground-sill J groun'sli), J n ' 
The timber next the ground, on 
which the walls of a building are 
erected ; a groundplate, a sill. 

Ground-swell (groilnd'swel), n. 
The heaving of billows near 
the shore. 

Ground-work (grSund'wurk), n. 
The ground; the first stratum; 
first principle; foundation. 

*Group (gr66p), n. A crowd, col- 
lection, cluster: — v. t. t to put 
into a crowd ; to collect. 
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Gr6use, n. A heathcock. 
Gr6ut, n. Coarse meal, pollard. 
Grove, n. A walk covered or 

shaded by trees ; a small wood. ' 
Grov-el (gr6v'vl), v. i. To lie 

prone, creep low on the ground ; 

to be mean. [60-19.] 
Grov'elW, ) 

*Grov'el v ling, J p ' p ' 
Grov'el-ed, J - 

*Grov'ell-ed, J P'FJ' 

GROV-EL-ER } / -w^iva^N ■ 

•Grot-elm* J (g^VvlNlr), ». 

A mean wretch. 
Grow (gr6), v. i. [grew — grown.] 

To vegetate ; to increase in size; 

to improve ; to become. 
Growl (gr6ul), v. i. To snarl or 

murmur like a dog; to grumble. 
Growth (grbth), n. Vegetation ; 

product; increase; progress. 
Grub, v. t. To dig up; to root 

out : — n., a small worm; a dwarf: 

See CATERPILLAR. 

Grub'bing, p. prs. 

* Grub-bed (grubd), p. prf. 

Grudge (grudje), v. t. To envy ; 
to give or take unwillingly : — 
v. t\, to murmur ; to be envious : 
— n., old quarrel; ill-will; envy. 

Grudg'ing, p. prs. 

*Grudg-ing-ly (grudj'lng^le), ad. 
Unwillingly, malignantly. 

Gru-el (gru'il), n. Food made by 
boiling meal in water. 

Gruff, a. Harsh, stern, surly. 

!: Gruff-ly (gruf le), ad. Harshly. 

Grum, a. [grummer — grummest.] 
Sour, surly, severe, grim. 

Grum-ble (grum'bl), v. i. To 
murmur with discontent; to 
growl ; to snarl. [224-8.] 

Grum'bling, p. prs. : — n., a, mur- 
muring ; a hoarse noise. 

Grum-bler (grum'blur), n. A 
murmurer; one who grumbles. 

Grume (gr66m), n. A thick, viscid 
consistence of a fluid ; a clot. 

*Gru-mous (gr6&'inus), a. Thick, 
clotted, viscid. 



Grunt, v. i. To murmur like a 
hog; to groan: — n., the noise 
of a hog. 

*Gua-ia-cum (gwa'ya r kum), n. 
The resin of lignum-vitse. 

Gua-no (gwa'n6), n. A manure. 

*Guar-an-tee ( v gar-ran-tee'), n. 
One who undertakes to see stip- 
ulations performed ; surety; one 
to whom a surety is made[71-16]: 
— v. U, to undertake to secure 
the performance of stipulations ; 
to warrant. 

* y GuAR-AN-TEE'lNG, p. pr8. 

* x Guar-an-teed', p. prf. 

^GuAR-AN-TORfgar-an^rVgar'- 
an N tur), n. One who guarantees. 

Guar'an^ty. Same as guarantee. 
70^ guarantee is the preva- 
lent spelling. 

Guar'anVies, n. pi. and^rs. t. 3. 

Guar'anVy-ing, p. prs. 

Guar'an'tied, p. prf. 

Guard (gard or gyard), v. t. To 
watch by way of defense and se- 
curity; to protect, defend: — v. i. } 
to watch by way of caution (ctp. 
p. — against) : — n., a man or body 
of men employed to protect; pro- 
tection, care ; escort; part of the 
hilt of a sword. 

Guard-ed-ness (gard'ed x nes ot 
gyard'ed^nes), n. Caution. 

*Guar-di-an (gar'de v an,gard'yun, 
or gyar'de N an), n. One who has 
the care of another : — a., protect- 
ing, guarding. [74.] 

Guar-di-an-ship (gar'd&'an-shlp 
or gyar'de v an-shlp), n. The office 
of a guardian. 

Guard-less (gard'l£s or gyard'- 
les), a. Without defense. 

Guard-room (gard'r66m orgyard'- 
r66m), n. A room in which 
guards lodge or assemble. 

Guard-ship (gard'shlp or gyard'- 
shlp), n. Care, protection; a 
ship to guard the coast. 

*Gua-va (gwa'va), n. A West 
India tree and its fruit. 



GUI 



GUL 

n6r, nSt — tube, tub, bull — Ml— pSund — thin, this. 



GUN 



*Gu-ber-na-to-ri-al ( v gu-ber-na- 
t£'re x al), a. Relating to a gov- 
ernor. 

*Gud-geon (gud'jun), n. A small 
fish; a person easily imposed 
on : — v. t., to cheat or gull. 

*Guer-don (geVdun), ft. A re- 
ward ; a recompense. 

GUE-RIL-LA | ( fiMim) „. 

*GUER-RIL-LA j V6 n 

A petty warfare ; a skirmish : — 
a., partisan ; skirmishing. 

Guess (ges), v. i. To conjecture ; 
to judge: — ft., conjecture; judg- 
ment without positive grounds. 

*Guess'es, ft. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Guest (gest), ft. One entertained 
by another; a visitor. [18-32.] 
[218-6.] 

Guest-cham-ber (gest'tshame- 
x bur), n. A chamber of enter- 
tainment. 

Gup-faw (guf-faw'), n. A loud 
laugh. 

Gui-dage (gl'dij or gyi'dij), n. A 
reward given to a guide. 

*Gui-dance (gl'danse or gyi'- 
danse), w. Direction; govern- 
ment. 

Guide (glde or gylde), v. t. To 
direct; to instruct; to super- 
intend : — n., one who directs ; a 
regulator. 

Gui'ding, p. pr&. 

Guide-less (glde'les or gylde'les), 
a. Without a guide. 

Guide-post (glde'p6st or gylde'- 
p6st), ft. A directing-post. 

Guild (gild), n. A society, a 
corporation. 

*Guild-er (glld'ur), n. A foreign 
coin ; a florin. 

Guild-hall (gild'hal), n. A 
town-hall. 

Guile (glle or gylle), n. Deceit- 
ful cunning ; insidious artifice. 

Guile-ful (glle'ful or gyile'ful), 
a. Insidious; treacherous. 

*Guile-ful-ly (glle'Mrie or 
gylie'f&fle), ad. Insidiously. 



Guile-less (gile'les or gyile'les), 
a. Without deceit, f 

*Guil-le-mets (gil'le^me'ts), n. pi. 
The marks [ " " ] used to dis- 
tinguish a quotation; thus, "Je- 
sus wept." 

*Guil-lo-tine (gil'16Heen or N gil- 
16-teen'), n. A maschine for be- 
heading persons : — v. t., to be- 
head by the guillotine. 

Guil'lo^ti-ning, p. prs. 

Guilt (gilt), n. Criminality; sin. 

*Guilt-i-ly (gilt'e x le), ad. With- 
out innocence. 

Guilt-i-ness (gilt'e^nes), n. The 
state of being guilty ; guilt. 

Guilt-less (gilt'les), a. Free 
from crime, innocent. 

Guilt-less-ness (gilt'leVnes), n. 
Innocence. 

Guilt-y (gilt'&), a. [guiltier — 
guiltiest.] Justly chargeable 
with a crime ; wicked. 

*Guin-ea (gin'ne), n. Formerly 
an English gold coin valued at 
twenty-one shillings. 

*Guise (gize), n. Mien, garb. 

*Guit-ar (git-tar'), n. A stringed- 
instrument of music. 

*Gulch (gultsh), n. A ravine. 

Gulch'es, n. pi. 

Gules (gulz), a. In Heraldry, red. 

Gulf, n. An opening into land; 
a bay ; a whirlpool ; an abyss. 

Gulf-y (gulf e), a. Full of gulfs. 

Gull, v. t. To trick, cheat, de- 
fraud : — »., a sea-bird; a cheat; 
one easily cheated. 

Gul-let (gul'lit), ft. The throat; 
the oesophagus. 

*Gul-li-bil-i-ty ( x gul'le-bil'leHe), 
ft. Credulity. 

Gul-li-ble (gul'le^bl), a. Capable 
of being gulled ; credulous. 

Gul-ly (giil'le), v. t. To form 
into a channel by the action of 
water : — v. i., to gurgle ; to form 
a channel : — »., a ravine ; a 
channel ; a large knife. 

*Gul'lies, w. pi. and prs. t, 3. 



*Gul'li-ed, p. prf. 

Gul-ly-Hole (gul'le v h61e), ft. 
A hole through which gutters 
empty into a sewer. 

Gulp, v. t. To swallow eagerly : 
— w., as much as can be swal- 
lowed at once. 

Gum, ft. A vegetable substance, 
the viscous juice of trees; the 
fleshy covering of the neck and 
socket of a tooth : — v. t. } to close 
or smear with gum. 

Gum'ming, p. prs. 

*Gum-med (giinid), p. prf. 

*Gum-Ar-a-bic (gum-ar'a^bik), n. 
The gum of an Arabian tree. 

Gum-bo (giWb6), ft. A dish of 
buttered okras. 

Gum-boil (gum'bdil), ft. A tumor 
on the gums. 

Gum-E-las-tic fgum-e-las'tik), n. 
Caoutchouc, India-rubber. 

*Gum-mi-ness (gum'me'nes), n. 
The state of being gummy. 

*Gum-mous (gum'mus), a. Of the 
nature of gum, gummy. 

Gum-my (gum'rne), a. [gummier 
— gummiest.] Consisting of, or 
having, gum; adhesive; viscid. 

Gump, ft. An awkward person ; 
a dolt. 

*Gump-tion (gump'shun), ft. 
Shrewdness. 

Gun, ft. A general name for fire- 
arms ; a musket : — v. i., to shoot 
with a gun ; to hunt. 

Gun'ning, p. prs. 

*Gun-ned, p, prf. 

GuN-B0AT(gun'b6te),ft. A small ves- 
sel for carrying one or two guns. 

Gun-Cot-ton (gun /V kot-tun), n. 
Cotton made highly explosive. 

Gun-nel. See gunwale. 

Gun-ner (gun'nur), ft. A can- 
noneer. 

Gun-ner-y (gun'nurVe), ft. The 
science of managing guns. 

Gun'ner x ies, ft. pi. 

Gun-pow-der (gun'pSuMiir), n. 
The powder put into guns. 
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GUT 



GYM 
Fate, far, fS.ll, fat — me, m^t — pine, pin — n6, m6ve, 



GYV 



Gun-shot (gun'sh6t), n. The reach 

or range of a gun : — a., made by 

the shot of a gun. 
Gun-smith (gun'smlzA), n. One 

who makes guns. 
Gun-stock (gun'st6k), n. The 

wood to which the barrel of a 

gun is fixed. 
Gun-nel ] / >„,„ ? n « i The 

*GUN-WALEJ^ nnil) ' n -{ upper 

part of a ship's side, reaching 

from the half-deck to the fore- 
castle. 
Gurg-e (gurge), n, A gulf; a 

whirlpool. 
Gur-gle (gur'gl), v, i. To fall 

or gush with noise. 
Gur'gling, p. prs. 
Gush, v. i. To flow or rush out 

with violence : — n., an emission 

of liquor in a large quantity 

at once. 
Gush'es, n. pi. and^ra. t, 3. 
*Gus-set (gus'slt), n, A piece 

of cloth used to strengthen a 

garment. 
Gust, n. Sense of tasting; liking; 

a sudden blast of wind. 
Gus / t6, n. Relish, taste. 
*Gus'toes, n. pi. 
Gus-ty (gus'te), a. [gustier — 

gustiest.] Tempestuous, stormy. 
Gut, n. The inward passage or 

receptacle of food : — v. t., to take 

out the intestines. 
Gut'ting, p. prs. 



Gut'ted, p.prf. 

*Gut-ta-Per-cha fgut-ta-pur'- 
tsha), n. A substance similar 
to India-rubber in its use and 
qualities. 

*Gut-ta-Se-re-na fgut-ta-se-re'- 
na), n. The drop-serene; blind- 
ness; amaurosis. 

Gut-ter (gut'tur), n. A passage 
for water : — v, t., to cut in small 
hollows. 

*Gut-tur-al (gut'turYal), a. Pro- 
nounced in the throat, belonging 
to the throat : — n., a letter sound- 
ed in the throat. 

Guy (gl)), n. A rope used to steady 
a mast, a derrick, or a pole used 
in hoisting. 

Guz-zle (guz'zl), v. t. To swallow 
with immoderate gust. 

Guz'zling, p. prs. 

Guz-zler (guz'zlur), n, A gor- 
mand. 

*Gybe (jibe), v. t. To shift a 
boom-sail from one side of a 
vessel to the other : — see gibe. 

Gy'bing, p. prs. 

*Gym-na-si-um (jim-na'zhe^um), n. 
A place for athletic exercises; a 
seminary. 

*Gym-na'si x a, \ j 

Gym-na'si x ums, j n ' P ' 

Gym-nast (jlm'nast), n. A teacher 
or learner of gymnastic exercises. 

Gym-nas-tic (jlm-nas'tlk), a. Re- 
lating to athletic exercises. 



Gym-nas-ti-cal-ly (jlm-na*'te- 

y kal-le), ad. In a gymnastic 

manner. 
*Gym-nas-tics (jlm-nas'tlks), ) 
*Gym-nics (jlm'niks), j 

n. pi. The art of performing 

athletic exercises. 
Gym'nic. See gymnastic. 
*Gym-nos-o-phist (jim-n6s / 6 r flst), 

n. One of a sect of Indian 

philosophers. 
*Gyp-se-ous (jip'se^us), ) 
*Gyp-sine (jip'sin), J a ' 

Relating to gypsum. 
*Gyp-sum (jip'suin), n. Sulphate 

of lime; plaster. 
Gyp-sy. See gipsy. 
-Gy-ral (jl'ral), a. Gyratory. 
*Gy-ra-scope (ji / ra > sk6pe), n. An 

instrument for exhibiting the 

effects of gyration. 
Gy-rate (ji'rate), v. i. To whirl. 
Gy'ra x ting, p. prs. 
*Gy-ra-tion (jl-ra'shun), n. The 

act of whirling ; circular motion. 
*Gy-ra-tor-y (jl'raHur-re), a. 

Whirling, rotatory, gyral. 
*Gyre (jire), n. A gyration. 
Gy-ro-scope. See gyrascope. 
*Gyve (jive), v. t. To fetter; to 

shackle : — n., see gyves. 
*Gy'ving, p. prs. 
Gy-ved (jlvd), p. prf. 
*Gyves (jlvz), n. pi. Fetters, 

chains for the legs : — sometimes 

written gives. 



H 

H(atsh), n. The eighth letter 
is an aspirate. Its name is 
written Aitch, the plural of which 
is Aitches. It is employed as an 
abbreviation of many words. 
H.R. stand for House of Repre- 
sentatives ; H.M., for His or Her 
Majesty ; H.S., for hie situs {here 
lies). In Chemistry, H. repre- 
sents hydrogen, 
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HAB 

HI, in. An expression of wonder, 
sudden exertion, or laughter. 

*Ha-be-as-Cor-pus (ha'be^as- 
kdr'pus), n. In Law, a writ to 
deliver a person from unlawful 
imprisonment. [335-8.] 

Hab-er-dash-er (hab'urYlash-ur), 
n. One who sells small wares. 

Hab-er-dash-er-y (hab'urMash- 
urVe), n. Small goods, as thread.) 



HAB 

*Ha-ber-ge-on (ha-beVje'&n), n. 
Armor for the neck and breast. 

*Ha-bil-i-ment (ha-bil'e^ment), n, 
Dress,clothes, garment. [152-24.] 

*Hab-it (habit), n. The effect of a 
frequent repetition of the same 
act; inveterate use; state; tem- 
perament ; garb ; a lady's rid- 
ing-dress [68-34] : — v. t., to ac- 
coutre; to dress. [109-27.] 



HAD 



nor, n&t- 



HAI 
-tube, tub, bdll — 611- 



-p6und — thin, this. 



HAL 



Custom is the frequent 
repetition of the same act ; 
habit is the effect of such 
repetition : the former is vol- 
untary ; the latter involuntary : 
a custom is followed ; a habit, 
acquired. Fashion is the cus- 
tom, and usage the habit, of 
numbers. Crabbe. 

Hab-i-ta-ble (hab'e v ta-bl), a. Ca- 
pable of being dwelt in. 

Hab-i-tan-cy (hab'e x tan-s6), n. A 
dwelling; an abode. 

Hab-i-ta-tion ( x hab-e-ta'shun), n. 
A place of abode, dwelling. 

Ha-bit-u-al (ha-bitsh'u x al), a. 
Customary. [19-14.] [359-22.] 

*Ha-bit-u-al-ly (ha-bitsh'u'al- 
le), ad. By habit; customarily. 
[383-19.] 

Ha-bit-u-ate (ha-bitsh'u^ate), v. t. 
To accustom ; to make familiar. 
[274-28.] 

Ha-bit'u x a-ting, p. pre. 

Hab-i-tude (habitude), n. Long 
custom; habit; state. [254-5.] 

Hack (hak), v. t. To cut into 
small pieces; to cut clumsily; to 
chop : — v. i., to cough : — n., a 
notch; a cut; a horse or coach 
kept for hire; a hireling book- 
maker: — a., hired, venal. 

Hack-but (hak'but), n. A cul- 
verin ; an arquebuse. 

Hacking, p. prs. : — a., exhaust- 
ing; spasmodic. 

Hack-le (hak'kl), v. t. To dress 
flax ; to hatchel : — n., a comb for 
dressing flax ; a hatchel. 

*Hack'ling, p. prs. 

Hack-ney (hak'ne), n. A nag; a 
hired horse; a hireling: — v. t., to 
use much ; to make common : — 
a., much used; let out for hire. 

*Hack-ney-ed (hak'nld), p. prf. : 
— a., much used ; trite. 

Had, pst. t. and p. prf. of have. 
See note under have. 

*Had-dock (had'duk), n. A sea- 
fish of the cod kind. 



*Ha-des (ha'deez), n. The place 

of departed spirits. 
Haft, n. A handle : — v. t., to set 

in a handle. 
Hag, n. A fury; an old, ugly 

woman: — v. t., to torment; to 

terrify. 
Hag'ging, p. prs. 
*Hag-ged (hagd), p. prf. 
*Hag-Gard (hag'gard), a. Ugly, 

deformed, rugged, pale. 
Hag-gard-ly (hag'gard^le), ad. 

Deformedly; palely. 
Hag-gess (hag'gSs), ) n. A Scotch 
*Hag-gis (hag'gls), J pudding. 
Hag'gess v es, I j 
Hag'gis x es, \ n 'P^ 
Hag-gish (hag'glsh), a. Likeahag. 
Hag-gle (hag'gl), v. t. To cut; 

to chop ; to mangle : — v. i., to be 

tedious in a bargain; to hesitate 
Hag'gling, p. prs. 
Hag-gler (hag'gliir), n. One who 



*Hag-i-og-ra-phy ( > hag-e-6g / ra- 
v fe or x ha-je-6g'ra x fe), n. The sa- 
cred Scriptures. 

Hague'but. See hackbut. 

Hah (ha), in. An expression of 
surprise or effort. 

% Ha-ha', | n. A fence sunk be- 

Haw-haw', J low the ground. 

Hail (hale), n. Drops of rain 
frozen in falling : — v. i., to pour 
down hail: — v. t., to salute; to 
call to: — in., a term of saluta- 
tion : — a., see hale. 

*Hail-Fel-low (hale A fel-16), n. 
A companion. 

*Hail-shot (hale'shSt), n. Small 
shot scattered like hail. 

*Hail-stone (hale'st6ne), n. A 
particle or single ball of hail. 

Hair (hare), *n. A filamentous 
growth which adheres to the skin 
of animals ; a single filament. 

Hair-brain-ed. See harebrained. 

Hair-breadth (hare'brMfA), n. 
The diameter of a hair ; a very 
small distance : — a. } very narrow. 
20* 



I Hair-cloth (hare'kl6^ or hare'- 
klkwth), n. Stuff made of hair. 

*Hair-i-ness (hare'e^s), n. The 
state of being hairy. 

HAiR-SPLiT-TiNG(hare /r spllt-tlng), 
n. The act of making extremely 
nice distinctions : — a., scrupu- 
lously exact; punctilious. 

Hair-y (hare'e), a. Overgrow* 
with hair. 

Hake, n. A sea-fish, like the cod. 

*Hal-berd (hal'burd or hal'burd), 
n. A kind of spear; a battle- 
axe fixed to a long pole : — some- 
times written halbert. 

*Hal-ber-dier ( x hal-bur-deer'), n. 
One armed with a halberd. 

*Hal-cy-On (hal'she'un or hal'se- 
v un), n. The king-fisher: — a., 
still, placid, quiet. 

Hale, a. Healthy ; sound : — v. t., 
see haul. 

Half (haf or haf), n. A moiety ; 
one of two equal parts : — ad., in 
part, equally : — a., consisting of 
a moiety. 

Halves (havz or havz), n. pi. 

HALF-BL00D(haf'blud or haf'bhid), 
n. A relation by only one pa- 
rent ; an offspring whose parents 
are of different races : — a., re- 
lated by only one parent ; having 
parents of different races. 

Half-breed (hafbreed or haf- 
breed), n. and a. Half-blood. 

*Half-caste ) (haf kast or haf- 

Half-cast j kast), n. and a. 
Half-blood. See " Dunglison's 
Medical Lexicon." 

*Half-pen-ny (ha'pence, hap'- 
peVne, or hafpeVne), n. An 
English coin. 

*Half'pence, ) , 

*Half'pen'nies, J * r , 

Half-way (haf'wa or haf'wa), a. 
Equidistant : — ad., in the middle. 

Half-Wit-ted (hafVit-ted or 
haPVit-ted), a. Foolish. 

*Hal-i-but (h6l'le v but or hal'e- 
N bi\t), n. A large, flat sen -fish. 
2M 



HAM HAN 

Fate, far, fill, fat — me, m£t — pine, pin — n&, m6ve, 



HAN 



Hall, n. A court of justice; a 

large room; a manor-house; an 

entry; a collegiate body. 

Hal-le-lu-iah J ( x hal-le-166'ya), 

*Hal-le-lu-jah J in. or n. Praise 

to Jehovah ! [117-33.] 

^*™ } o****).-* 

Ropes to hoist or lower sails, &c. 

*"Hal-loo (hal-166'), in, or n. An 
expression of incitement or call : 
— v. t., to encourage with shouts ; 
to call to : — v. u 9 to cry after. 

*Hal-loos', n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

*Hal-loo'ing, p. prs. 

*Hal-loo'ed, p. prf. 

*Hal-low (hal'16), v. t. To con- 
secrate; to reverence as holy. 
[94-4.] 

*Hal'lows, prs. t. 3. 

*Hal'l owning, p. prs. 

*Hal'low-ed, p. prf. 

*Hal-low-mas (halWmas), 
The feast of All-Souls. 

Hal-lu-ci-nate (hal-lu'se x nate), 
v. i. To stumble; to blunder. 

Hal-lu'ci x na-ting, p. prs. 

*HAL-Lu-ci-NA-TioN(hariu-s&-na / - 
shun), n. A delusion of the im- 
agination ; an error ; a blunder. 

H1/l6, n. A luminous circle round 
the sun or moon ; a glory. 

*Ha'los, n. pi. 

Hal-ser. See hawser. 

Halt, v. i. To limp ; to stop in a 
march; to hesitate: — v. t., to 
cause to halt: — a., lame, crip 
pled : — n., the act or manner of 
limping; a stop in a march. 

Hal-ter (hal'tur), n. A rope to 
hang malefactors ; a cord: — v. t., 
to bind with a cord; to catch 
in a noose. 

Halve (hav or hav), v. t. To di- 
vide into two equal parts. 

* Halves, prs. t. 3 of halve, and 

n. pi. of HALF. 

#Halv'ing, p. prs. 
Ham, n. The hip ; the thigh of a 
hog salted and smoked. 
261 



*Ham-a-dry-ad (hanrTdri-ad), n 

A wood-nymph. 
*Hames (hamz), n. pi. A kind of 

horse-collar. 
Ham-let (ham'l^t), n. A small 

village. [86-22.] 
Ham-mer (haui'miir), n. An in 
strument to drive nails, &c. :— 
v. t. y to beat with a hammer ; to 
work in the mind ; to be busy. 
Ham-mer-Cloth (hanr'mur v kl6^ 
or ham'inur x klaw^), n. Cloth 
covering a coach-box. 
*Ham-mock (ham'muk), n. A 

swinging bed, used in ships. 
Hamp-er. (harnp'ur), n. A large 
covered basket; a kind of fet- 
ters [362-1] : — v. t., to shackle ; 
to perplex ; to impede. 
Ham-string (ham'string), n. The 
tendon of the ham : — v. t. [ham- 
strung — hamstrung], to lame 
by cutting the tendon of the ham. 
-Han-a-per (han'a x pur), n. A 

treasury ; a hamper. 
Hand, n. That member of the 
body which reaches from the 
wrist to the fingers' end; a 
measure of four lineal inches ; a 
pointer of a time-piece ; an in- 
dex, as, [ 70t- ] ; side, right or 
left; manner of writing; a work 
man; agency; a player's share 
of cards in a game ; performer ; 
performance: — v. t., to give or 
transmit with the hand; to lead 
or guide. 
Hand-ball (hand'bal), n. Fives, 

a game with a ball. 
Hand-bask-et (hand'basklt), n. 

A portable basket. 
Hand-bell (hand'b^l), n. A bell 

rung by the hand. 
Hand-bill (hand'bll), n. A loose, 

printed sheet. 
Hand-book (hand'bS&k), n. A 

manual. 
Hand-Breadth (hand'brM^), n. 

The breadth of the hand. 
Hand-craft. See handicraft. 



Hand-cuff (hand'kiif), n. A man* 
acle for the wrist: — v. t., to man- 
acle the wrist. 
Hand-ful (hand'ful), n. As much 

as the hand can grasp. 
Hand-Gal-lop (hand'garidp), n. 

An easy gallop. 
*Hand-i-craft (handTkraft), n. 

Manual occupation or work. 
Hand-i-ly (handle), ad. With 

skill; dexterously. 
*Hand-i-ness (hand'eWs), n. 

Readiness, dexterity. 
Hand-i-work (hand'eVurk), n. 

Work of the hand. 
*Hand-ker- chief (hang / kur N tshif) 
n. A piece of cloth, used to wipe 
the face or cover the neck. 
Han-dle (han'dl), v. t. To touch, 
to feel with the hand ; to man- 
age; to wield; to treat in dis- 
course : — n., that part of a thing 
by which it is held; that of 
which use is made. 
Hand 'ling, p. prs. : — n., touch ; 

execution. 
Hand-maid (hand'made), ) 

Hand-maid-en (hand /V inade-en), J 
n. A maid who waits at hand. 
Hand-mill (hand'mll), n. A mill 

moved by the hand. 
Hand-saw (handsaw), n. A saw 

managed by the hand. 
*Hand-sel (hand'silor han'sel), n. 
The first act of using a thing; 
the first act of sale : — v. t., to use 
or do any thing the first time. 
Hand'sel^ing, ) 
*Hand'sel x ling, J p ' prs ' 
Hand'sel-ed, J r. 

*Hand'sell-ed, J V'P r f' 
Hand-some (han'sum or hand'sum), 
a. Beautiful; graceful; elegant; 
ample ; generous. f 
Hand-some-ly (han'stWle or 
hand'sumHe), ad. Beautifully; 
liberally. 
Hand-some-ness (haVsumWs or 
hand'suni x ne ! s), n. Beauty, grace, 
elegance. 



HAP 



HAR 

nor, n&t— tube, tub, bull— 611— p6dnd- 



■thm, THis. 



HAR 



Hand-spike (hand'spike), n. A 
wooden lever. 

Hand-vice (hand'vlse), n. A vice 
to hold small work in. 

Hand-wri-ting (hand-rising), n. 
A form of writing peculiar to 
each hand ; autograph. 

Han-dy (hanMe), a. [handier — 
handiest.] Ready, dexterous. 

Hang, v. t. [hung or hanged — 
hung or hanged.] To suspend; 
to choke and kill by suspending 
by the neck; to furnish with 
ornaments : — v. i., to dangle ,• to 
be suspended; to impend; to be 
united; to be in suspense; to 
linger. 

Hang'ing, p. prs. : — n., drapery 
hung against the walls of rooms ; 
death by the halter. 

Hang'd6g, n. A degraded wretch : 
— a., of a degraded aspect. 

Hang-er (hang'ur), n. A short, 
broad sword ; one who hangs. 

HANG-ER-0N( x hang-ur-6n / ), n, A 
dependant. 

Hang-man (hang'man), w. A 
public executioner. 

Hang-nail (hang'nale), n. A 
small portion of the cuticle, di- 
vided at the roots of a finger-nail. 

Hank (hangk), n. A skein of 
thread ; a tie : — v. i,, to form 
into hanks. 

Hank-er (hangk'ur), v. i. To 
long importunately; to desire 
eagerly, (ap. p. — after.) 

Hap, n. Chance, fortune; acci- 
dent: — v. i., to happen. 

Hap'ping, p. prs. 

*Hap-ped (hapt), p. prf. 

Hap-haz-ard (hap-haz'urd), n. 
Chance, accident. 

Hap-less (haples), a. Unfortu- 
nate, unhappy. 

*Hap-ly (hap'16), ad. Perhaps, 
peradventure. 

Hap-pen (hap'pn), v. i. To fall 
out ; to come to pass ; to chance. 
(ap.p. — to, on.) 



-Hap-pi-ly (hap'peHe), ad. For- 
tunately ; in a happy state. 

*Hap-pi-ness (hap'pe'ne's), n. Fe- 
licity; good fortune; enjoyment. 

Hap-py (hap'pe), a. [happier — 
happiest.] In a state of fe- 
licity; lucky, fortunate. [384-14.] 

*Ha-rangue (ha-rang'), n. A de- 
clamatory speech, a popular ora- 
tion : — v. i., to declaim : — v. t., 
to address in a declamatory 
style. [52-38.] 

* H a-r angu-ing ( h^-rangln g)^3.prs. 

Ha-rangu-er (ha-rang'ur), n. An 
orator ; a declaimer. 

*Har-ass (har'as), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 
harasses.] To weary; to vex. 

Har-bin-ger (har'bin x jur), n. A 
forerunner. [129-21.] 

Har-bor (har'bur), n. A haven for 
shipping; a shelter: — v. U, to 
entertain ; to shelter. 

Har-bor-age (har'bur^aje), n. 
Shelter, entertainment. 

Har-bor-er (har'buYur), ». One 
who entertains another. 

Hard, a. Firm; difficult; pain- 
ful; cruel; rigorous; insensible; 
severe ; unreasonable ; austere ; 
rough : — ad., close, near ; labor- 
iously ; uneasily ; diligently ; 
with force. 

Hard-en (har'dn), v. t. To make 
hard or harder : — v. i., to grow 
hard or harder. 

Hard-fa-vor-ed (hard'faVurd), a. 
Coarse of feature. 

Hard-fist-ed (hard''fIst-Sd), a. 
Covetous; close-handed. 

Hard-fought (bard'fawt), a. 
Sharply contested. 

Hard-hand-ed (hard' N hand-e ; d), a. 
Coarse; severe. 

Hard-heart-ed (hard-hart'e'd), a. 
Cruel, inexorable. 

Hard-heart-ed-ness (hard-hart' 
ed^n^s), n. Cruelty. 

Hard-i-hood (hard'^hud), n. Au- 
dacity; bravery, boldness; stout- 
ness. [257-15.] 



Hard-i-ly (hard'e'le), ad. With 
hardship; boldly. 

*Hard-i-ness (hard'e'nes), n. Ef- 
frontery : stoutness ; bravery. 

Hard-ly (hard'le), ad. With diffi- 
culty; scarcely; severely; op- 
pressively; harshly; coarsely. 

Hard-mouth-ed (hard-mouTHd'), 
a. Disobedient to the bit. 

Hard-ness (hard'n£s), n. Power 
of resistance; difficulty; harsh- 
ness ; hardship. 

Hard-run (hard'run), a. Hard- 
pressed for money. 

Hards (hardz), n. pi. Refuse of 
flax or hemp ; tow. 

Hard-ship (hard'shlp), n. Injury, 
oppression; fatigue. 

Hard-ware (hard' ware), n. Man- 
ufactures of metal. 

Hard-y (hard'e), a. [hardier — 
hardiest.] Bold, brave, stout; 
strong, firm. 

Hare, n. A small quadruped; a 
constellation. 

*Hare-brain-ed (hare'brand), a. 
Volatile; giddy; wild. 

Hare-lip (hare'lip), n. A divided 
lip, like that of a hare. 

Ha-rem (ha'rem or ha're'm), n. 
That part of a house which, in 
the East, is allotted to females. 

Har-i-cot (har'e N k6t), n. A kind 
of ragout. 

Har-i-er. See harrier. 

Hark, v. i. [defective.] To listen. 
J0t* Hark, contracted from 
hearken, and often having 
the appearance of an inter- 
jection, is always used in the 
imperative mood. 

Harl, n. The filament of flax. 

*Har-le-quin (har'lekin), n. A 
buffoon; a merry-andrew. 

HAR-LE-QuiN-ADE^har-le kin-ade') 
n. Feats of buffoonery. 

Harm, n. Injury; mischief: — v.t., 
to hurt; to injure. 

Harm-ful (harm'fiil), a. Hurtful, 
mischievous. 

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HAR 



HAR 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me, me't — pine, pin — no, m6ve, 



HAT 



Harm-less (harm'le's), a. Inno- 
cent; undamaged; inoffensive. 

*HARM-LESS-NESs(harm'les v n§s)n. 
Innocence, freedom from injury. 

Har-mon-ic (har-m6nlk), } 

Har-mon-i-cal (har-m6n'e v kal), J 
a. Adapted to each other ; con- 
cordant; musical. 

Har-mon-i-ca (har-m6n'e x ka), n. 
A musical instrument. 

Har-mon-i-cal-ly (har-m6n'e x kal- 
le), ad. Musically. 

Har-mon-i-con (har-m&n'e^k&n), n. 
A musical instrument. 

Har-mon-ics (har-m6n'iks), n. pi. 
The science of musical sounds ; 
consonances. 

Har-mo-ni-ous (har-m6'ne x us), a. 
Adapted to each other; concord- 
ant; musical. [384-15.] 

*Har-mo-ni-ous-ly (har-m6'ne- 
Nis-le), ad. Musically; with 
concord. 

HAR-M0N-i-PH0N(har-m6n , e N f6n) j 

Har-mo-ni-um (har-m&'ne^um), J 
n. A keyed instrument of music. 

Har-mon-ize (har'm6n N lze), v. i. 
To agree ; to correspond : — v. L, 
to adjust in fit proportions; to 
make agree ; to make musical.f 

*Har'mo x ni-zing, p. prs. 

Har-mon-y (har'mun N ne), n. Just 
adaptation of sounds or parts; 
concord; symmetry; a literary 
work exhibiting concordant facts 
or passages. [94-16.] [191-8.] 
jz$¥* Melody is the succession, 
and harmony the consonance, 
of musical tones. Melody con- 
templates • an alternate, and 
harmony a simultaneous, im- 
pression of sounds. The melo- 
dious song of the nightingale; 
the mingled harmony of the 
grove. Taylor. 

*Har'mon v ies, n. pi. 

Har-ness (har'ne's), n. Armor; 
furniture for beasts of burden : — 
v. f., to put on harness ; to equip. 

Har'ness'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 
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Harp, n. A lyre ; a constellation : 
— v. i., to play on the harp ; to 
dwell vexatiously on one subject. 

Harp-er (harp'ur), n. A player 
on the harp. 

Har-po-neer ('har-p6-neer'), 

*Har-poon-er (har-p&&n'ur), 
One who throws the harpoon. 

Har-poon (har-p66n r ), n. A bearded 
dart with which whales are struck : 
— v. t., to strike with a harpoon. 

*Harp-si-chord (harp'se'k6rd), n, 
A stringed musical instrument. 

Har-py (har'pe), n. A fabulous 
bird ; a ravenous wretch; an ex- 
tortioner. [167-14.] 

*Har'pies, n. pi. 

Har-que-buse. See arquebuse. 

*Har-ri-er (har're v ur), n. A 
hound for hunting hares : — some- 
times written harier. 

Har-row (har'ro), n. A frame of 
timber set with teeth, to be 
dragged over ploughed land : — 
v. t., to break with the harrow ; 
to tear up; to disturb. [370-27.] 

Har-ry (bar're), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 
harries.] To tease; to ruffle; 
to plunder. 

*Har'ri-ed, p. prf. 

Harsh, a. Austere, rough, crabbed. 

Harsh-ly (harsh'le), ad. Sourly, 
austerely; severely; ruggedly. 

Harsh-ness (harsh'ne's), n. Sour- 
ness ; roughness ; ruggedness ; 
crabbedness. 

Hars-let (hars'let), ) n.The heart, 

Has-let (has'let), J liver, and 
lights of a hog. 

Hart, n. The male of the roe. 

*Harts-horn (harts'horn), n. A 
spirit extracted from horn; an 
herb. 

Har-vest (har'vest), n. The season 
of reaping and gathering grain, 
&g. ; a crop gathered ; product 
of labor [64] : — v. L, to reap and 
gather. 

Har-vest-Home (har've ! st x h6me), 
n. A song sung at harvest. 



Har-vest-Moon (har'vest^m66n), 
n. The ,inoon near its full, about 
the time of the autumnal equi- 
nox, when, for several evenings, 
it rises nearly at the same hour. 

Has (h&z), prs. t. 3 of to have : — 
see hath. 

Hash, v. t. To mince; to chop into 
small pieces and mingle: — n. 9 
minced meat and vegetables; a 
mixture. 

Hash'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Has-let. See harslet. 

Hasp, n. A clasp folded over a 
staple : — v. i., to shut with a hasp. 

Has-sock (has'suk), n. A thick 
mat to kneel on ; a tuft of coarse 
grass in marshy grounds. 

Hast, prs. t. 2 of to have. 

Haste, n. Hurry; speed; pre- 
cipitation. 

Haste (hast), ) v. i. To make 

Hast-en (ha'sn), j haste ; to be 
in a hurry : — v. t., to push for- 
ward ; to urge on. 

Hast'ing, I 

Hast'enW, J p ' pr8 ' 

Hast-i-ly (hast'e^le), ad. In a 
hurry; speedily; precipitately. 

Hast-i-ness (hasWne's), n. Haste, 
speed ; precipitation. 

Hast-ings (hast'lngz), n.pl. Peas 
that come early ; early fruit. 

Hast-y (hast'e), a. [hastier — 
hastiest.] Quick; passionate; 
rash ; early ripe ; forward. 

Hast-y-Pud-ding fhast-e-pud'- 
ding), n. A pudding made of 
milk and flour quickly boiled 
together. 

Hat, n. A cover for the head. 

Hat-band (hat'band), n. A string 
or riband tied round the hat. 

Hatch (hatsh), v. t. To produce 
young from eggs; to contrive; 
in Drawing, to shade by lines 
crossing each other : — «., a brood 
excluded from the egg ; a half- 
door. 

Hatch'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 



HAU 



HAW 

n5r, n&t — tube, tub, bull— 611 — p5und — thm, this. 



HEA 



Hatch-el (h&tsh'£l or hak'kl), n. 
An instrument for cleaning flax ; 
a hackle : — v. U, to clean flax .; 
to hackle. 

Hatching, ] 

*Hatch'el v ling, j r F 

Hatch'el-ed, f - 

*Hatch'ell-ed, ] P'P J 9 

Hatch-et (hatsh'lt), n. A small axe. 

Hatch-et-Face (hatsh'lt^fase), n. 
A thin, ugly face. 

Hatch-ment (hatsh'ment), n. An 
escutcheon for the dead. 

Hatch-way (hatsh'wa), n. An 
opening through the deck of a 
ship. 

Hate, v. t. To detest, abhor ; to 
abominate : — n., malignity, de- 
testation. 

Ha' ting, p. prs. 

HIte'ful, a. Odious, malignant. 

Hate-ful-ly (hate'Mrie), ad. 
Odiously; malignantly. 

*Hate-ful-ness (hate'ful v nes), n. 
Odiousness ; the quality of being 
hateful. 

Ha-ter (ha'tur), n. One who hates. 

Hath (h&th), prs. t. 3 of to have. 
Jfi^t* Has is preferred to hath 
except in solemn compositions. 

Ha-tred (ha'tred), n. Ill-will; 
malignity, enmity, animosity. 
[53-7.] 

Hat-ter (hat'tur), ». One who 
makes hats. 

*Hau-berk (haw'burk), n. A coat 
of mail without sleeves. 

*Haugh (haw), n. A little meadow 
lying in a valley. 

Haugh-ti-ly (haw'te^le), ad. Ar- 
rogantly, proudly. 

*Haugh-ti-ness (hawWnls), n. 
Pride, arrogance, disdain. 

Haugh-ty (haw't&), a. [haugh- 
tier — haughtiest.] Proud, in- 
solent, arrogant. [51.] 

Haul (hawl), v. t. To pull; to 
draw ; to drag by violence : — n., 
violence in dragging ; a pull ; a 
draught. 



Haulm ") 

*Haum > (hawm), n. Straw. 

Hawm J 

Haunch (hansh), n. The thigh ; 

the hip. 
Haunch'es, n. pi. 
*Haunt (hant or hawnt), v. t. To 
frequent ; to disturb by frequent 
visitation: — n., a place much fre- 
quented. [73-14.] [164-23.] 
*Haut-boy (h6'b6e), n. A wind- 
instrument of music j an oboe. 
*Hau-teur (h6-tur'), n. Haugh- 
tiness, pride. 
Have (hav), v. t. [had — had.] 

To possess; to enjoy; to hold. 
*Hav'ing, p. prs. 

J&B** Have is used both as a 
principal and as an auxiliary 
verb. It is the sign of the per- 
fect tense in the indicative, 
subjunctive, and infinitive 
moods. In the indicative and 
subjunctive moods, have fol- 
lowing shall or will is the sign 
of the second future tense; in 
the potential mood, following 
may, can, or must, it is the 
sign of the perfect; and fol- 
lowing might, could, would, or 
should, it is the sign of the 
pluperfect tense. 

Had is the sign of the plu- 
perfect tense in the indicative 
and subjunctive moods. 
Ha-ven (ha/vn), n. A port, a har- 
bor; a shelter. 
Hav-er-sack (haVur y sak), n. A 

soldier's bag or knapsack. 
*Hav-oc (hav'uk), n. Waste ; 
wide devastation[96-6] [359-17] : 
— v. t., to waste; to destroy. 
*Hav'ock v ing, p. prs. 
*HAV'OCK-ED, p.prf. 
*Hlw, n. The berry of the haw- 
thorn; a stammering: — v. i. f to 
hesitate in speaking. 
Haw-haw. See ha-ha. 
Hawk, n. A bird of prey ; an ef- 
fort to force phlegm up the 



throat: — v. t., to fly hawks at 
fowls ; to force up phlegm with 
a noise; to sell by proclaiming 
in the streets. 

Hawk'ing, p. prs. : — n., the diver- 
sion of flying hawks ; the act of 
forcing up phlegm. 

Hawk-er (hawk'ur), n. A peddler; 
a falconer. 

Hawk-nosed (hawk'nozd), a. Hav- 
ing an aquiline nose. 

Hawm. See haum. 

*Haws-er (hawz'ur), n. A small 
cable. 

Haw-thorn (haw'^orn), n. The 
whitethorn, which bears haws. 

Hay (ha), n. Grass dried for 
fodder. 

Hay-ing (ha'ing), n. The act of 
making hay. 

Hay-ma-ker (ha'ma x kur), n. One 
employed in drying grass for hay. 

*Hay-mow (ha'mSu), n. A mow 
or heap of hay in a barn. 

Haz-ard (haz'urd), n. Chance ; 
danger ; risk ; a game : — v. t., to 
expose to chance; to venture; to 
risk; to endanger. [340.] 

-Haz-ard-ous (haz'urd^us), a. 
Dangerous ; exposed to peril. 

Haze, n. A thin fog, mist. 

Ha-zel (ha'zl), n. A nut-tree: — 
a., light brown, of the color of 
hazel. 

Ha-zy (ha'ze), a. Foggy, misty. 

He, pro. [sing.nom. he ; pi. they : 
poss. his; theirs, (their): obj. 
him ; them.] The man or male 
named before or understood ; 
the man : — a., male. 

Head (he'd), n. The part that 
contains the brain ; understand- 
ing; principal person; the first 
place; top; the fore part; topic; 
source of a stream; crisis : — o., 
chief, highest, first : — v. t., to lead ; 
to govern; to check; to furnish 
with a head: — v. i., to form a 
head, as a plant ; to rise, as a 
river ; to be directed, as a ship. 
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HEA 



HEA 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me, mSt — pine, pin — no, m6ve, 



HEA 



Head-ache (hed'ake), n. A pain 
in the head. 

Head-band (he^'band), n. A fillet 
for the head. 

Head-Dress (he'd'dre's), n. A 
cover for the head. 

Head'-Dress^es, n. pi. 

Head-i-ness (h^d'de N n§s),n. Rash- 
ness, precipitation. 

Head-land (he'd'land), ». A prom- 
ontory; a cape. 

Head-less (hed'le's), a. Without 
a head, without a chief. 

Head-long (h^d'16ng), a. Rash; 
thoughtless ; precipitate : — ad., 
with the head foremost; precipi- 
tately. [376-1.] 

Head-man (hed'man), n. A chief. 

Head'men, n. pi. 

*Head-piece (hed'peese), n. Ar- 
mor for the head ; force of mind. 

Head-quar-ters (he'd-kwar'turz), 
n. pi. The station of a chief 
commander; a place from which 
orders are issued. 

Heads-man (heWinan), n. An 
executioner. 

Heads'men, n. pi. 

Head-stall (h§d'stal), n. That 
part of a bridle which covers the 
head. 

Head-stone (hed'stone), n. The 
capital stone ; a grave-stone. 

Head-strong (hed'str6ng), a. Ob- 
stinate, violent, ungovernable. 

Head-way (hed'wa), n. The ad- 
vancing motion of a ship. 

Head-wind (hed'wlnd), n. A con- 
trary wind. 

Head-y (hed'de), a. Rash; pre- 
cipitate. 

Heal (heel), v. t. To cure ; to rec- 
oncile: — v. i., to grow well. 

Heai/ed, p. prf. (ap. p. — of.) 

Heal-a-ble (heelTbl),a. Curable. 

Heal-er (heel'ur), n. One who 
heals. 

Health (h&\th), n. Soundness of 
body ; purity ; salvation ; wish 
of happiness. 
238 



Health-ful (hekA'fdl), a. Free 
from sickness, wholesome. 

HEALTH-FUL-NESs(hek/i'furne 

*Health-i-ness (hel^'e v n£s), 
n. Wholesomeness ; salubrity. 

Health-less (heU/i/le's), a. Sickly. 

Health-y (heM'e), a. In health 
conducive to health; salutary; 
wholesome; sound. 

Heap (heep), n. A pile; an accu- 
mulation ; a mass : — v. t., to ac 
cumulate; to pile. 

Hear (heer), v. t. [heard (hgrd) 
— heard.] To perceive by the 
ear; to listen to ; to give audi- 
ence ; to try judicially : — v. %., to 
perceive by the ear ; to listen ; 
to be told. 

Hear'ing, p. prs. : — n., the sense 
by which sounds are perceived ; 
judicial trial; audience; reach 
of the ear. 

Hear-er (heer'ur), n. One who 
hears. 

Heark-en (har'kn); v. ?'. To listen. 

*Heark-en-er (har'kn'ur), n. A 
listener. 

-Hear-say (heeVsa), n. Report; 
rumor. 

^Hearse (hers), n. A carriage in 
which the dead are conveyed. 

Heart (hart), n. The muscle 
which propels blood through an 
animal body ; the inner part ; the 
chief or vital part ; animation ; 
spirit ; courage ; affection ; con- 
science; memory; disposition. 

^"Heart-ache (hart'ake), n. Sor- 
row ; anguish, pang. 

Heart-Break-ing (hart'brake- 
^ng), a. Overpowering with 
sorrow. 

Heart-bro-ken (hart'br6 N kn), a. 
Overpowered with sorrow. 

Heart-burn (hart'burn), n. A 
disease of the stomach. 

Heart-burn-ing (hart'burning), 
n. Discontent; secret enmity; 
heartburn. 

Heart-ease (hart'eez), n. Quiet. 



Heart-felt (hart'felt), a. Felt in 
the conscience; felt at the heart. 

^Hearth (hkrth), n. A fire- 
place. 

Heart-i-ly (hart'e^e), ad. Sin- 
cerely, cordially, vigorously. 

Heart-i-ness (hart'e'nes), n. Sin- 
cerity, cordiality, zeal. 

Heart-less (hart'le'n), a. Without 
courage, spiritless, cold. 

Heart-less-ly (hartfleyte), ad. 
In a heartless manner. 

*Heart-less-ness (hart'leVne's), 
n. Want of affection or spirit. 

*Heart's-ease (harts'eez), n. A 
plant and its flower. 

Heart-sick (bart'sik), a. Pained 
in mind or heart. 

HEART-STRiNGS(hart'stringz),n.£>£. 
The tendons or nerves supposed 
to sustain the heart. 

Heart-y (hart'e), a. [heartier 
— heartiest.] Sincere, cordial, 
zealous ; vigorous. 

Heat (heet), n. The sensation 
produced by a hot substance; 
caloric; hot weather; a course 
at a race; ardor; flush; pas- 
sion; contest: — 1>. t. [heated or 
het — heated or het], to make 
hot; to excite: — v. i. y to grow 
hot or excited. 

Heat-er (heet't|r), n. One who or 
that which heats. 

* Heath (hkh), n. A plant; a 
place overgrown with heath. 
[107-21.]f 

Hea-then (h&'THn), n. A gentile 
or pagan : — a., gentile, pagan. 

Hea-then-ish (he'THnlsh), a. 
Pagan, godless, savage. 

*Hea-then-ism (he v THnlzm), ft. 
Gentilism, paganism. 

*Heath-er (h^TH'ur), n. Heath, 
a shrub. 

He ATH-ER-Y(heTH'ur v re)a. Abound- 
ing in heather ; heathy : — n., a 
plantation of heaths. 

Heath-y (he^'e), a. Full of 
heath. 



LLfJ! 



HEB 



HEE 

nor, nSt— tube, tub, bull— -611- 



-pdiind — *Mn, THis. 



HEI 



Heave (heev), v. t. [heaved or 
hove — heaved or hoven.] To 
lift; to raise; to throw; to vomit; 
to cause to swell, as a surge : — 
v. i., to pant ; to rise with pain 
or by exertion ; to breathe with 
pain ; to swell : — n., a lift ; an 
effort ; a throw ; a swell. 

Heav'ing, p. prs. 

Heaves, n. pi. Difficult breath- 
ing ; a disease of horses. 

Heav-en (hev'vn), n. The regions 
above ; the expanse of the sky ; 
the habitation of God; Jehovah; 
a state of bliss. 

Heav-en-born (heVvn^bSrn), a. 
Descended from heaven. 

*Heav-en-li-ness (heVvn x l£-ne's), 
n. The state of being heavenly. 

Heav-en-ly (hev'vn x le), a. Ce- 
lestial; resembling heaven: — ad., 
in a manner resembling that of 
heaven; by the influence of 
heaven. 

Heav-en-ward (hev'vnVard), ad. 
Towards heaven. 

*Heave-Off-er-ing (heev'W-fur- 
Ing), n. First-fruits given to 
Levites. 

Heav-i-ly (heVe v le), ad. With 
great weight ; grievously. 

Heav-i-ness (heVeWs), n. De- 
pression; weight, gravity. 

Heav-y (hev've), a. [heavier — 
heaviest.] Weighty ; sorrow- 
ful ; grievous ; depressed ; bur- 
densome; drowsy, stupid; dense: 
— ad., heavily. 

*Heb-dom-a-dal (h&b-d&m'aMal), 
a. Hebdomadary. 

*Heb-dom-a-da-ry (he*b-d6m'a- 
Ma-re), a. Weekly; consisting 
of seven days. 

Heb-e-tate (heV^tate), v. t. To 
dull ; to blunt. 

Heb'e v ta-ting, p. prs. 

Heb-e-tude (heVeHude), n. Dul- 
ness, bluntness. 

He-bra-hj (he-bra'ik), a. Relating 
to the Hebrews. 



He-bra-ism (he'bralzm or heVra- 
Izm), n. A Hebrew idiom. 

He-bra-ist (he'bralst or heb'ra- 
1st), n. One versed in Hebrew. 

He-bri-cian (he-brish'an), n. 
Same as Hebraist, which see. 

He-brew (he'br66), n. An Is- 
raelite, a Jew ; the language of 
the Jews: — a., relating to the 
Jews. 

*Hec-a-tomb (hek'aH&6m or h&k'- 
a v t6m), n. A sacrifice of a hun- 
dred cattle. 

Hec-tic (hSk'tik), a. Habitual ; 
noting a slow, continued fever; 
feverish. [228-8.] 

*Hec-tor (heVtur), n. A bully; 
one who teases : — v. t., to tease ; 
to threaten. 

Hedge (heMje), n. A fence made 
with shrubs or trees [215-13] : — 
v. t., to enclose with a hedge ; to 
fence: — v. i., to skulk; to shift. 

Hedg'ing, p. prs. 

Hedge-hog (hidje'hSg), n. An 
animal set with prickles. 

Hedg-er (hedj'ur), n. One who 
makes hedges. 

Heed (heed), v. t. To mind; to 
regard ; to take notice of : — v. i., 
to mind ; to consider : — n., care, 
attention ; caution ; respectful 
notice. 

Heed-ful (heed'fdl), a. Cautious; 
attentive. 

Heed-ful-ly (heed'ful-le), ad. 
Attentively, carefully. 

Heed-ful-ness (heed'fulWs), n. 
Caution, vigilance, attention. 

Heed-less (heed'le's), a. Negli- 
gent, careless. 

Heed-less-ly (heed'leVle), ad. 
Carelessly, negligently. 

Heed-less-ness (heed'leVne's), n. 
Carelessness, thoughtlessness. 

Heel, n. The hind part of the 
foot or of what clothes the foot ; 
the latter part : — v. »., to dance ; 
to lean : — v. t., to dance ; to add 
a heel to. 



*Heel-piece (heel'peese), n. A 
piece fixed on the heel of a shoe : 
— v. t., to put a piece of leather 
on a shoe-heel. 

Heel-pie'cing, p. prs. 

Heel-tap (h&el'tap), v. t. To 
heelpiece. 

Heel'tapVing, p. prs. 

*Heel'tapp-ed, p. prf. 

Heft, n. Haft, handle ; weight : — 
v. t., to try the weight of a thing 
by lifting. 

*He-gi-ra (he-jl'ra or hed'je'ra), 
n. Flight; the Mohammedan 
epoch or era, dated from July 16, 
a.d. 622, the day of Mohammed's 
flight from Mecca. 

*Heif-er (heTur), n. A young cow. 

*Heigh-Ho (hl'hd), in. An expres- 
sion of languor or uneasiness. 

-Height K u , n f Elevation; 

Hight J ( hUe) > n * J high place, 
altitude, summit; utmost de- 
gree; crisis. 

*Height-en I (hlte'en), v. t. To 

Hight-en J raise higher; to 
make more intense; to improve. 

*Hei-nous (ha'nus), a. Atrocious, 
very wicked, flagrant. 

Hei-nous-ly (ha'nusle), ad. Wick- 
edly, atrociously. 

Hei-nous-ness (ha'nusWs), n. 
Atrociousness, wickedness. 

Heir (are), n. One who inherits 
by law. [101-32.] [342-12.] 

*Heir-Ap-pa-rent fare-ap-pa'- 
re'nt), n. A man who, during 
the life of his ancestor, is enti- 
tled to succeed to an estate or 
crown. 

*Heir-dom (are'dutn), n. The state 
or possessions of an heir. 

Heir-ess (are'ls), n. A female 
who inherits. 

*Heir'ess v es, n. pi. 

Heir-less (are'les), a. Without 
an heir. 

Heir-loom (are'166m), n. Furni- 
ture which descends by inherit- 
ance. 

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HEL 



HEM 

Fate, far, f&ll, fat — me, met — pine, pin — no, move, 



HER 



*IIeir-Pre-suhp-tive ( v are-pre- 
zdm'tlv), n. A man who is en- 
titled to succeed to an estate or 
crown, but whose right of in- 
heritance would be supplanted 
by the birth of a nearer relative 
or other contingency. 

Heir-ship (are'ship), n. The state 
or privileges of an heir. 

Held, pst. t. and p. prf. of hold. 

He-li-ac (he'le'ak), ) 

*He-li-a-cal (he-llTkal), J °" 
Emerging from the lustre of the 
sun, or falling into it. 

*Hel-i-cal (hel'e'kal), a. Spiral. 

*He-li-o-cen-tric ( x he-le-6-s£n'- 
trik), a. Relating to the centre 
of the sun. 

*HE-Li-0G-RA-PHY( r he-le-6g , ra v fe), 
n. Photography, photogeny. 

*He-li-ol-a-try ( x he-le-61'a v tre), 
n. The worship of the sun. 

*He-li-o-trope (he'le-6Hr6pe), n. 
The sunflower ; a mineral. 

*He-lix (he'liks or hel'iks), n. A 
spiral line ; a coil. 

*He / li v ces, n. pi. 

Hell, n. The place of the damned ; 
the infernal powers; a gambling- 
house. 

*Hel'le x b6re, n. A plant. 

*Hel-le-nic (hel'le'nlk or hSl- 
leVlk), a. Grecian. 

Hel-len-ism (hel'leVizm), n. A 
Greek idiom. 

Hel-len-ist (hel'leVist), n. A 
Jew who used the Greek lan- 
guage ; one skilled in the Greek 
language. 

Hel-le-nize (hel'lo'nlze), v. i. To 
use the Greek language. 

Hel'leVi-zing, p. pre. 

Hell-hound (hel'hMnd), n. An 
agent of hell. 

Hell-ish (hel'lsh), a. Having 
the qualities of hell; infernal. 

Hell-ish-ly (heTlsh N le), ad. In- 
fernally, wickedly. 

Hell-ish-ness (hel'ish^nes), 
Extreme wickedness. 
240 



j- 



Helm, n. An instrument for steer- 
ing a ship ; a place of direction; 
a helmet. 

Hel-met (hel'inet), n. Armor for 
the head. [153-4.] 

He-lot (he'lut or hel'ut), n. A 
slave ; a Spartan slave. 

Help, v. t. To assist; to support; 
to aid; to relieve; to prevent; 
to forbear : — v. i. f to give assist- 
ance: — n., aid, assistance, relief. 

Help-er (help'ur), n. An assistant. 

Help'ful, a. Useful, assisting. 

Help-less (help'les), a. Wanting 
power, support, or assistance. 

Hely-less-ness (help'les'nes), n. 
Want of ability. 

*Help-mate (help'mate), 

Help-meet (help'meet), 

A companion; an assistant; a 
wife. 

Hel-ter-Skel-ter (h£l'tur-skel'- 
tur), ad. In a hurry; con- 
fusedly. 

Helve (helv), n. The handle of an 
axe: — v. t., to furnish with a 
handle. 

Helv'ing, p. prs. 

Hem, n. The edge of a garment 
doubled and sewed: — v. L, to 
form a hem ; to border ; to en- 
close : — n. or in., a sort of volun- 
tary cough : — v. i. 9 to utter a 
sort of cough. 

Hem'ming, p. prs. 

#Hem-med (hemd), p. prf. 

*Hem-i-cy-cle (hem'e x sl-kl), n. A 
half circle or cycle. 

*Hem-i-pleg-y (hem'e^plej-e), n. 
Palsy of one side. 

Hem-i-sphere (hem'e^sfere), n. 
The half of a globe. 

*Hem-i-spher-i-cal phem-e-sfeV- 
e x kal), a. Relating to, or con- 
taining, half a globe. 

*Hem-is-tich (hem'lsHlk or he- 
mis'tik), n. Half a line in 
poetry; an imperfect verse. 

Hem-lock (hem'l6k), n. A poison- 
ous plant; an evergreen tree. 



*Hem-or-rhage (hetn'oYaje), n, 
A violent flux of blood. 

HEM-0R-RHt)iDs(hem / 6rV6idz),7i.j!??. 
The piles. 

Hemp, n. A fibrous plant of which 
coarse linen and ropes are made ; 
dressed fibres of the plant. 

Hemp-en (hem'pn), a. Made of 
hemp. [fowl. 

Hen, n. The female of a bird or 

Hen'bIne, n. A poisonous plant. 

Hence (he'nse), ad. From this 
place; away; at a distance; for 
this reason ; from this cause : — 
in., begone; away. 

Hence-forth (hense'f6r^ or hense- 
fbrth'), ad. From this time 
forward. 

Hence-for-ward (hense-f6r'ward) 
ad. From this time forward, i 

Hen-peck-ed (heVpekt), a. Gov- 
erned by a wife. 

*He-pat-ic (he-pat'ik), a. Be- 
longing to the liver. 

Hep-ta-gon (hep'ta x g6n), n. A 
plane figure with seven sides. 

Hep-tag-o-nal (hep-tag'6 x nal), a.* 
Having seven sides or angles. 

Hep-tang-u-lar (bep-tang'gu- 
Mar), a. Having seven angles. 

Hep-tarch (hep'tlrk), n. A ruler 
in a heptarchy. 

*Hep-tar-chy (hep'tar^ke), n. A 
government of seven rulers. 

Hep'tar x chies, n. pi. 

Her (hur), pro. The objective case 
of she : — pro. or a., a singular 
and possessive form of she, used 
before the name of that which is 
possessed ; as, That is her house : 
— see Brown's " Grammar of 
English Grammars," commen- 
cing p. 314. 

Her-ald (her'ald), n. An officer 
who registers genealogies, ad- 
justs ensigns armorial, regulates 
funerals, and proclaims war or 
peace; a precursor, harbinger, 
forerunner: — v. t., to introduce 
as by a herald; to proclaim. 



HER 



HER 
n5r, n&t— tube, tub, b^ll — 611 — pMnd- 



•thin, thIs. 



HES 



He-ral-dic (he-ral'dlk), a. Rela- 
ting to heraldry. 

IIer-ald-ry (her'aldVe), n. The 
nrt or office of a herald. [269.] 

Her'altvries, n. pi. 

Herb (erb or herb), n. A plant 
which has a succulent stalk; a 
vegetable. 

*Her-ba-ceous (her-ba'shus), a. 
Belonging to herbs. 

#Her-bage (er'bij or heYbij), n. 
Herbs collectively; grass,pasture. 

Her-bal (heVbal), n. A book con- 
taining a description of plants; a 
collection of specimens of plants 
dried : — a., relating to plants. 

Her-bal-ist (her'barist), n. One 
versed in herbs ; a simplist. 

Her-ba-ri-um (her-ba're x um), n. 
A collection of dried herbs. 

Her-ba'ri v a, \ , 

*Her-ba'ri x ums, j n * -P # 

*HER-BiF-ER-ous(h§r-bifur > ds),a. 
Bearing herbs. 

*HER-Biv-o-ROUs(h^r-blv r 6Vds),ce. 
Eating herbs. 

Herb-y (erb'e~ or herb'e), a. Hav- 
ing the nature of herbs. 

#Her-cu-le-an (h£r-ku/le x an), a. 
Like Hercules; very strong; 
large; great; massy. 

Herd, n. A number of beasts 
together ; a company of men (in 
contempt): — v. i., to run in herds ; 
to associate: — v. L, to form into 
herds. 

Herds-man (h£rdz'man), n. One 
who tends herds. 

Herds'men, n. pi. 

Here, ad. In this place or state. 

Here-a-bout (here'a v bdut), ) 

Here-a-bouts (here'a^bdiits), J 
ad. About this place. 

Here-af-ter (here-af tur), ad. In 
a future state ; at a future time : 
— »., a future state. 

Here-at (here-at'), ad. At this. 

IIere-by (here-bl'), ad. By this. 

.*HE-RED-i-TA-BLE(he-rM'eHa-bl), 
x. Capable of being inherited. 
Q 



*Her-e-dit-a-ment (^her-e-dlf Si- 
lent), n. In Law, property 

inherited. 
He-red-i-ta-ry (he-r§d'eHa-re), a. 

Descending by inheritance ; 

transmitted from parents to 

children. [16-24.] [270-4.] 
*Here-in (here-in'), ad. In this. 
Here-in-to (here-in't6), ad. Into 

this. 
Here-of (here-6v r ), ad. Of this ; 

from this. 
Here-on (here-6n / ), ad. On this. 
*He-re-si-arch (he-re r z^ N ark or 

heVe v se-ark), n. A leader in 

heresy. 
Her-e-sy (her'e x s£), n. An opinion 

not orthodox; heterodoxy; error 

in doctrine. 
*Her'e x sies, n. pi. 
Her-e-tic (heVexlk), n. One who 

entertains erroneous opinions in 

religion. [298-25.] 
He-ret-i-cal (he-ret'e x kal), a. 

Containing heresy. 
*HE-RET-i-cAL-LY(he-r§t'e x kal-le), 

ad. With heresy. 
Here-to (here-t66'), ) 

Here-un-to (^here-un-tdS'), J 

To this. 
Here-up-on (^h^re-ftp-dn'), ad. 

Upon this. 
Here-to-fore ( x here-tS-f6re'), ad. 

Formerly, anciently. [this. 

Here-with (here-wliA'), ad. With 
*Her-i-ta-ble (heVe^ta-bl), a. 

Capable of being inherited. 
Her-i-tage (her'e^tije), n. In- 
heritance. [39-6.] 
Her-maph-ro-dite (her-mafr6- 

Mite), n. An animal or plant 

uniting both sexes. 
Her-me-neu-tics ( x h£r-me-nu'- 

tlks), n. pi. The science of in- 
terpretation. 
Her-met-ic (her-met'ik), > 

*Her-met-i-cal (her-rnet'e x kal), J 

a. Chemical ; perfectly closed. 
Her-met-i-cal-ly (her-met'e x kal- 

le), ad. Closely. 
21 



ad. 



Her-mit (hermit), n. A solitary; 

an anchorite; one who retires 

from society to contemplation 

and devotion. f 
Her-mit-age (her'mltlje), n. A 

cell or habitation of a hermit. 
Her-ni-a (her'ne'a), n. A rupture. 
He-ro (he'r6), n. A man eminent 

for bravery ; a great warrior ; 

the principal character in a 

poem, &c. [68-28.]| 
He 'roes, h. pA. 
He-ro-ic (he-r6'lk), ") 

He-ro-ic-al (he-r6'ik x al), j a ' 

Relating to, or becoming, a hero; 

brave, valiant ; epic. 
*He-ro-ic-al-ly (he-r6'lk v al-le), 

ad. In a heroic manner. 
Her-o-ine (heV61n), n. A brave 

female. 
Her-o-ism (h^r'61zm), n. The 

qualities or character of a hero ; 

courage. [68-9.] [231-7.] 
*Her-on (her'un), n. A bird that 

feeds upon fish. [sea-fish. 

* Her-ring (her'rlng), n. A small 
Hers (hurz), pro. A singular and 

possessive form of she, used af- 
ter the name of that which is 

possessed; as, This house is 

hers : — see her. 
Her-self (hur-self), pro. [pi. 

themselves.] A female before 

mentioned. 

j^lf* Herself, in the nomina- 
tive case, adds significance to 
the person of she or some noun 
expressed before; in the ob- 
jective, it indicates that the 
action expressed by the verb 
reverts upon the agent , and, 
in such cases, herself is called 
the reciprocal of the agent. It 
has no possessive form. 
*Hes-i-tan-cy (heV£ v tan-se), n. 

Uncertainty; suspense. 
Hes-i-tate (heVeHate), v. t. To 

pause in act or speech ; to be in 

doubt ; to delay. [133-39.] [306-2.] 
Hes a i v ta-ting, p. prs. 

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HIB 



HIE 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me, in^t — pine, pin — n6, m6ve, 



HIG 



Hes-i-ta-tion fhez-e-ta'shun), n. 
Pause in act or speech ; doubt. 

Hes-i-ta-ting-ly fhSz-e-ta'tlng- 
x le), ad. In an uncertain, falter- 
ing manner. [299-17.] 

Het, pst. t. a,ri(lp.prf. of HEAT. 

Het-er-o-clite (het'eV6-kllte), n. 
An irregular word ; an anomaly. 

Het-er-o-dox (hSt'^r-6M6ks), a. 
Deviating from established opin- 
ion ; heretical, erroneous : — op- 
posed to orthodox. [227.] 

*nET-ER-o-Dox-Y(heVer-6 v d&ks-e), 
n. Erroneous doctrine; heresy. 

Het'er-o^dox-ies, n. pi, 

*Het-er-o-ge-ne-ous ( N het-er-6- 
je'ne^us), a. Dissimilar in na- 
ture : — opposed to homogeneous. 

Het-man (het'man), n. The chief 
commander of the Cossacks. 

*Hew (hu), v. t. [hewed — hewed 
or hewn.] To cut with an axe ; 
to chop ; to hack ; to smooth with 
an edged instrument. [186-19.] 

HEX-A-G0N(heks'a v g6n), n. A plane 
figure of six sides or angles. 

*Hex-ag-o-nal (hegz-ag'6 x nal), a. 
Having six sides or angles. 

*HEX-A-HE-DRON( > heks-a-he'dr&n) 
n. A regular solid, contained 
by six equal square faces ; a cube. 

*Hex-am-e-ter (hegz-am'eHur), n. 
A poetic verse of six feet: — a., 
having six metrical feet. 

Hex-an-gu-lar (hegz-ang'guHar), 
a. Having six corners or angles, 

Hey (ha), in. An expression or 
word of joy. 

*Hey-day (ha'da), in. An ex 
pression of frolic, exultation, or 
wonder : — n., a frolic ,• wildness. 

*Hi-a-tus (hl-a'tus), n. An ap- 
erture; a chasm. 

Hi-a'tus^es, n. pi. 

Hi-ber-nal (hi-ber'nal), a. Be- 
longing to winter. [winter. 

Hi-ber-nate (hl'beVnate), v. i. To 

Hi'ber x na-ting, p. prs. 

Hi-ber-na-tion (^hl-ber-na'shun), 
n. The act of wintering. 
242 



^Hi-ber-ni-an (hl-beYne x an), n. 

An Irishman: — a., relating to 

Ireland. 
*Hic-cough (hlk'kup or hlk'k6f ), 

n. A simultaneous spasm of the 

diaphragm and glottis : — v. ?'., to 

have a hiccough : — often written 

hickup or HICCUP. 
*Hick-or-y (hik'urVe), n. A 

species of walnut. 

HIDE, V. t. [HID — HIDDEN Or HID.] 

To conceal; to withhold or with- 
draw from sight or knowledge: 
— v. i., to lie hid ; to be con- 
cealed : — n., the skin of an ani- 
mal; a quantity of land from 
sixty to one hundred acres. 

Hi'ding, p. prs. 

*Hi-dal-go (he-daFg6), n. A 
Spanish nobleman. [127.] 

Hide-bound (hlde'bdund), a. Hav- 
ing the skin close. 

Hid-e-ous (hld'eNis or hld'yus), a. 
Horrible, dreadful. [273.] 

Hid-e-ous-ly (hid'e v ds-le or hld' r 
yus x le), ad. Horribly, dreadfully. 

*Hid-e-ous-ness (hld'e^us-nes or 
hld'yuVnes), n. Horribleness. 

Hie (hi), v. i. To hasten; to go 
in haste. 

*Hy'ing, p. prs. 

*Hi-ed (hide), p. prf. 

Hi-e-rarch (hl'eVark), n. The 
chief of a sacred order. 

Hi-e-rar-chal (hl'eYar-kal), a. 
Of a hierarch or hierarchy. 

*Hi-e-rar-chy (hl'e x rar-ke), n. 
Sacred government; ecclesiasti- 
cal establishment; order of ce- 
lestial beings. 

HrVRAR-CHiES, n. pi. 

Hi-e-ro-glyph (hl / e-r6 x gllf), n. A 
hieroglyphic. 

Hi-E-RO-GLYPH-icfhi-e-ro-gllf'ik), 
n. A symbolical character ; the 
art of writing in picture : — a., 
emblematical ; hieroglyphical. 

Hi-e-ro-glyph-i-cal ( x hl-e-r6- 
gllf'e v kal), a. Emblematical; 
expressing by pictures. 



*Hi-e-ro-glyph-ics ( x hl-e-r6-gllf'- 
Iks), n. pi. Picrure-writing. 

Hi-E-R0-MAN-CY(hl'§-r6\nan-se),n. 
Divination by sacrifices. 

Hi-er-o-phant (hl-er'6 v fant), ) 

Hi-e-ro-phant (hl'e x r&-fant), ) n " 
An expounder of mysteries; a 
priest. 

Hig-gle (blg'gl), v. i. To hag- 
gle; to peddle; to chaffer. 

Hig'gling, p. prs. 

*Hig-gler (blg'glilr), n. One who 
higgles ; a pedler. 

High (hi), a. Elevated; exalted; 
abstruse; arrogant; noble; vio- 
lent; strong-tasted; dear; capi- 
tal: — ad., aloft; aloud; greatly. 

High-blown (hl'bl&ne), a. Swelled 
with wind. 

High-born (hl'bSrn), a. Of noble 
extraction. 

*High-fli-er (hl'nTur), n. One 
who carries his opinions to ex- 
travagance. 

High-flown (hl'fl&ne), a. Ex- 
travagant; elevated. 

High-land (hl'land), n. Moun- 
tainous regions. 

High-land-er (hl'Iand^ur), n. An 
inhabitant of mountains. 

High-ly (hl'le), ad. With eleva- 
tion ; in a great degree. 

High-mind-ed (hi'inlnd^ed), a. 
Proud, arrogant. 

High-ness (hl'nes), n. Elevation; 
the title of a prince. 

High'ness^es, n. pi. 

High-Press-ure (hl-presh'ur), n. 
Pressure greater than that of a 
single atmosphere. 

*High-Priest (hl'preest), n. A 
chief priest. 

*High-Sea-son-ed (hl-se'znd), a. 
Piquant to the palate. 

High-Spir-it-ed (hl-splrlt^ed), a. 
Bold, daring. 

High-Strung (hl'strung), a. High- 
spirited. 

Hight (hlte), a. Was named, was 
called : — »., see height. 



Era 



HIS 
nor, n6t— tube, tub, bdll — 611- 



-p6und — thin, THis. 



HOA 



High-Wa-ter (hi'wa'tur), n. The 
utmost flow of the tide ; high tide. 

High-way (hl-wa')> n. A great 
road ; a public path. 

High-way-man (hi'wa^man), n. A 
robber on the public roads. 

High'way v men, n. pi. 

*High-Wrought (hl'rawt), a. 
Accurately finished ; inflamed to 
a high degree. 

*Hi-la-ri-ous (hl-la're x us), a. 
Merry, mirthful. 

*Hil-ar-i-ty (hil-lar'eHe), n. Mer- 
riment, gayety. [95-27.] 

HIll, n. An elevation of ground 
less than a mountain ; a heap 
about maize : — v. t., to form into 
hills. 

*Hil-lock (hll'l&k), n. A little hill. 

Hil-ly (hil'le), a. Full of hills. 

HIlt, n. A handle, particularly 
of a sword. [213-4.] 

H!m, pro. The objective singular 
of HE. 

Him-self (hlm-self), pro. [pi. 
themselves.] A male before 
mentioned. 

/£*§** Himself is similar in use 
to herself, which see. 

HInd, a. [hinder — hindmost or 
hindermost.] Backward : — n., 
the female of a stag ; a peasant. 

Hin-der (hin'dur), v. t. To ob- 
struct; to impede; to interpose 
obstacles, (ap. p. — from.) 

Hind-er (hind'ur), a. On the 
rear : — see hind. 

*HiN-DER-ANCE(hin'dur > anse) ) 

Hin-drance (hln'dranse), J 
Impediment, let, stop. [201-24.] 

Hind-er-most (hind'ur x m6st), ) 

Hind-most (hind'm&st), J 

Last; in the rear: — see hind. 

Hinge (hinje), n. A joint upon 
which a gate or door turns; a 
governing principle: — v. t., to 
furnish with hinges: — v. i., to 
turn, as on a hinge; to hang; to 
depend. 

*Hin'ging, p. pre. 



Hint, n. Faint notice, remote al- 
lusion ; suggestion : — v. t., to 
bring to mind by a slight men- 
tion or remote allusion ; to sug- 
gest : — v. %., to mention slightly ; 
to intimate, {ap. p. — at, to.) 

Hip, n. The joint of the thigh; 
the fruit of the brier ; low spirits : 
— v. t., to sprain the hip; to 
depress. 

Hip'ping, p. pre. 

Hip-ped (hipt), p. prf. 

*Hip-po-cen-taur. See centaur. 

*Hip-po-drome (hip'p6Mr6me), n. 
A circus for horse-races, &c. 

*Hip-po-griff (hip'p6 v grif), n. A 
winged horse. 

*Hip-po-pot-a-mtts fhlp-p6-pSt'a- 
x mus), n. The river-horse. 

\EIip-po-pot'a n mi, ) , 

v Hip-po-pot'a x mus-es, J n ' & ' 

HIre, v. t. To procure for tempo- 
rary use at a certain price ; to 
bribe; to engage for pay: — n., 
recompense for the use of any 
thing ; wages ; compensation. 

Hi'ring, p. prs. 

Hire-ling (hireling), n. One who 
serves for wages; a mercenary: 
— a., serving for hire; merce- 
nary, venal. [260-21.] 

HiR-suTE(hlr'sute), a. Rough, hairy. 

His (hiz), pro. or a. The singular 
possessive form of he, used be- 
fore and after the name of that 
which is possessed ; as, This is 
his house, or, This house is his : 
— see " Grammar of Grammars," 
p. 314. 

Hiss, v. i. To utter a noise like 
that of a serpent; to express 
contempt by hissing (ap. p. — at): 
— v. t.f to condemn by hissing : 
— »., the voice of a serpent; a 
noise like that of water thrown 
on hot iron; an expression of 
contempt. 

Hiss'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

HIst, in. An exclamation com- 
manding silence ; hush. 



His-to-ri-an (hls-td're^an), n. A 
writer of facts and events; a 
chronicler. 

His-tor-ic (hls-t&r'Ik), ) 

His-tor-i-cal (his-t6r'e v kal), J a ' 
Pertaining to history. 

*His-tor-i-cal-ly (his-t6r / e'ka,l- 
le), ad. In the manner of history. 

*His-to-ri-og-ra-pher (hls x t6-re- 
6g / gra x fdr), n. A writer of history. 

His-T0-Ri-0G-RA-PHY(hlsH6-re-6g 7 - 
gra v fe), n. The art or employ- 
ment of a historian. 

His-tor-y (hls'turVe), n. A narra- 
tion of events and facts ; a 
chronicle; description [226-26] 
[63] : — see modern. 

*His'tor a ies, n. pi. 

*His-tri-on-ic ( x his-tre-onlk), a. 
Theatrical. 

H!t, v. t. [hit — hit.] To strike; 
to touch the mark ; to attain ; to 
reach the point : — v. i., to clash : 
to succeed ; to light on : — »., a 
stroke ; a lucky chance. 

Hit'ting, p. prs. 

Hitch (hltsh), v. i. To move by 
jerks: — v. t., to fasten; to tie: — 
n., a catch, a noose, a knot ; 
a jerk. 

Hitch'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Hith-er (hlTH'ur), ad. To this 
place : — a. com., nearer, towards 
this part : — see whither. 

Hith-er-most (hlTH'ur x mdst), a. 
sup. Nearest on this side. 
J%&** Hither and hithermost 
have no positive. 

*Hith-er-to (hlTH'urHdS), ad. 
To this time, yet. 

Hith-er-ward (hiTH'urVard), 

*Hith-er-wards (hlTH'iirVardz), 
ad. This way; towards this place. 

HIve, n. A habitation of bees; 
a society : — v. t., to harbor ; to 
put into hives. 

Hi'ving, p. prs. 

H6, in. A call; a sudden ex- 
clamation calling attention. 

Hoar. See hoary. 

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HOC 



HOI 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me> met — pine, pin — no, m6ve, 



HOL 



Hoard (h6rd), n. A store laid up 
in secret; a hidden stock or 
treasure [311] : — v. i., to lay up 
store : — v. t., to hide ; to collect 
together and deposit secretly. 
[153-7.] 

Hoard-er (h6rd'ur), n. One who 
stores up in secret. 

*Hoar-Frost (h&re'fr&st), n. 
Frozen dew. 

*Hoar-hound (h&re'h6und), n. A 
plant. 

Hoar-i-ness (hftre'e^nes), n. The 
state of being whitish; a gray 
color. 

Hoarse (h6rse), a. Having the 
voice rough, as with a cold ; hav- 
ing a rough sound ; harsh. 

Hoarse-ly (horse'le), ad. With a 
rough, harsh voice. 

#Hoarse-ness (h6rse'nes), n. 
Roughness of voice; state of be- 
ing hoarse. 

Hoar-y (h6re'e), a. White or gray 
with age ; white with frost. 

*Hoax (h6ks), n. A deception, an 
imposition : — v. t., to deceive. 

Hoax'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

H6b, n. A clown; a fairy; part 
of a grate. 

Hob-ble (h6Vbl), v. i. To walk 
lamely; to limp [166-18]: — n., a 
halting walk. 

*Hob'bling, p. prs. 

Hob-by (h6b'be), n. A little horse; 
a favorite object or pursuit; a 
hawk. 

*Hob'bies, n. pi. 

Hob-by-Horse (h&b'be^hSrse), n. 
A wooden horse ; a hobby. 

Hob-gob-lin ( x h6b-g6b'lln), n. A 
fairy ; a frightful apparition. 

Hob-nail (h&b'nale), n. A nail 
used in shoeing a horse. 

Hock (h6k), n. The joint between 
the knee and fetlock ; a kind of 
Rhenish wine : — v. t., to disable 
in the hock ; to hockle. 

Hock-le (h&k'kl), v. t. To ham- 
string. 
2U 



iea. 



*Hock'ling, p. prs. 
*Ho-cus-Po-cus (h6'kus-p6'kus), 

n. A juggle, a cheat, a trick. 
H6d, n. A kind of trough in 

which mortar, &c. are carried, 
Hodge-podge (h6dje'p6dje), 
Hotch-pot (h6tsh'p6t), 
*Hotch-potch (h6tsh'p6tsh) 

A medley, a mixed mass. 
Hotch'potch n es, n. pi. 
*Ho-di-er-nal ^hd-de-eVnal), a. 

Of to-day; belonging to the 

present time. 
Hod -man (h&d'man), n. A carrier 

of a hod with mortar, &c. 
Hod'men, n. pi. 
Hoe (h6), n. A farming- tool used 

in loosening earth and weeding : 

— v. t., to dig with a hoe. 
*Hoe'ing, p. prs. 
116 G, n. A swine : — v. t., to scrape 

a ship's bottom under water; to 

cut a brute's hair short. 
Hog-herd (h6g'herd), n. A 

keeper of hogs. 
Hog-gish (h6g'glsh), a. Brutish, 

selfish, greedy. 
*Hog-gish-ly (h6g'gish^le), ad. 

Greedily, selfishly. 
Hog-gish-ness (hog'gish r n£s), n. 

Brutality, greediness, selfishness. 
*Hogs-head (h6gz'he : d), n. A 

wine-cask of sixty-three gallons ; 

a beer-cask of fifty-four gallons ; 

the contents of a hogshead. 

70t* A hogshead of Wine con- 
tains 14553, one of Beer 15228, 
cubic inches ; so that a hogs- 
head of wine is 539-564ths of 
a hogshead of beer. See 

GALLON. 

Hog-sty (h6g'sti), n. A pen in 
which swine are kept. 

*H0G r STIES, n. pi. 

Hog-wash (h6g'w6sh), n. The 
draff which is given to swine. 

Hog'wash^es, n. pi. 

*Hoi-den (hde'dn), n. An awk- 
ward country girl : — a., rude, in- 
elegant, coarse in manners. 



Hoist (hSlst), v. t. To raise up on 
high : — n., a lift; act of raising. 

*Hoi-ty-toi-ty (hoTte-tdl'te), in. 
An exclamation denoting surprise. 

H6ld, v. t. [held — held or 
holden.] To grasp in the hand; 
to keep, retain ; to possess ; to 
enjoy ; to maintain ; to contain ; 
to suspend ; to stop ; to detain ; 
to offer : — v. i., to stand ; to con- 
tinue unbroken ; to endure ; to 
refrain; to adhere (ap. p. — in, 
off, on) : — n., gripe ; seizure ; sup- 
port; catch, influence ; custody; 
interior of a ship. 

Hold'ing, p. prs. : — w., tenure ; in- 
fluence; farm held; hold. 

Hold-er (h61d'ur), n. One who 
or that which holds; a handle. 

H6ld / fast, n. A catch, a hook. 

H6le, n. A perforation ; a hollow 
place ; a mean habitation ; a 
subterfuge ; means of escape. 

*Hol-i-day. See holyday. 

*Ho-li-ly (h&'le x le), ad. Piously, 
inviolably; with sanctity. 

*Ho-li-ness (h6'le x nes), n. Sanc- 
tity, purity of moral character; 
piety ; the title of the pope.f 

Ho'li^ness-es, n. pi. {title.) 

Hol-land (hol'land), n. A fine 
linen made in Holland. 

Hol-la ] (b.61'16 or h&l-16'), v. i. 

*Hol-lo > To call out : — see 

Hol-lowJ halloo. 

*Hol-lo | (h6l-16 / ), in. or n. An ex- 

Hol-loa j pression used in calling. 

*Hol-low (hbYlb), a. Excavated, 
void within; not faithful; not 
sound; deceitful [230-5] : — n., a 
cavity; den, pit, opening; pass- 
age: — v. t. } to make hollow; to 
excavate : — see holla, &e. 

Hol-low-ness (h61 / l6 x nes), n. A 
cavity; deceit, insincerity. 

Hol-ly (h6l'le), n. An ever- 
green tree or shrub. 

*Hol'lies, n. pi. 

*Holm (home or h61m), n. An 
evergreen oak; a river-island. 



HOM 



HOM 

nSr, nSt--tube, tub, bill— 611- 



-pSund — thin, this. 



HON 



*Hol-ly-hock (h&l'le'h6k), n. A 
plant, the rose-mallow. 

*Hol-o-caust (h61'6 v kawst), n. A 
whole burnt sacrifice. 

*Hol-o-graph (h61'6 x graf), n. A 
deed or will written wholly by 
the grantor's or testator's own 
hand. 

Hol-ster (h61'stur), n. A case for 
a horseman's pistol. 

Ho-ly (h6'le), a. [holier — ho- 
liest.] Good, pious, religious ; 
pure; sacred, divine. 

*Hol-i-day | (h&l'e'da), n. An- 

*Hol-y-day J niversary feast; a 
day of gayety and joy ; a day of 
exemption from labor : — a., per- 
taining to days of gayety ; gay. 
7^t* This word is usually writ- 
ten holiday and pronounced 
h61'e x da; but holyday, pro- 
nounced h&'leMa, should be 
preferred to distinguish a day 
set apart for religious festival 
or service. 

*Hom-age (h6m'lje), n. Service 
paid to a superior; obeisance; 
duty; fealty. [76-28.] [379-25.] 

Home, n. One's own house or 
country ; place of constant resi- 
dence; abode: — ad., to one's own 
habitation; to the point de- 
signed: — a., domestic; relating 
to one's family ; pointed. 

Home-born (h6me'b6rn), a. Na- 
tive, domestic. 

Home-bred (h6me'br£d), a. Art- 
less, plain, domestic. 

H6me'less, a. Without a home. 

Home-li-ness (h6me'le\ies), n. 
Plainness ; coarseness. 

Home-ly (h6me'le), a. [home- 
lier — ^homeliest.] Inelegant, 
plain, homespun, coarse. 

H6me / made, a. Made at home. 

*Ho-ME-o-PATH-ic( N h6-me-6-pa^ / - 
1k), «. Relating to homeopathy. 

Ho-me-op-a-thist ( v h6-me-6p'a- 
^Mst), n. A physician who prac- 
tices homeopathy. 



*Ho-me-op-a-thy ( x h6-me-&p'a- 
Hhk), n. The system of curing 
diseases by administering drugs 
which, taken in massive doses, 
by healthy persons, would pro- 
duce symptoms similar to those 
of the disease : — opposed to 
allopathy. 

70§^ Homeopathy and its com 
pounds are usually written 
with a diphthong in the second 
syllable; thus, homceopathy, 
homoeopathic, &g. 

Home-sick (h6me'slk), a. Desi- 
rous to go home. 

Home-spun (h6me'spun), a. Spun 
or wrought at home. 

*Home-stead (h6me'sted), n. The 
place of the mansion-house; a 
farm with its buildings. 

Home-ward (home'wurd), ) , 

Home-wards (h6me'wurdz), J a " 
Towards home. 

*Hom-i-ci-dal ( v h&m-e-sl'dal), a. 
Murderous, bloody. 

*Hom-i-cide (h6m r e x side), n. A 
murderer; manslaughter,murder. 

Hom-i-let-ic ( v hSrn-e-let'ik), a. 
Pertaining to homiletics. 

*Hom-i-let-ics (^hSm-e-letlks), n. 
pi. The science of preaching. 

Hom-i-ly (hom'eHe), n. A discourse 
read to a congregation; a re- 
ligious discourse. 

*Hom'i x lies, n. pi. 

*Hom-i-ny (hom'e^ne), n. Maize 
coarsely ground or broken. 

Hom-mock. See hummock. 

Ho-mge-op-a-thy. See homeop- 
athy. 

Ho-mo-ge-ne-al ( r h6-m6-je'ne v al), 
a. Homogeneous. 

*Ho-mo-ge-ne-ous ( > h6-m6-je'ne- 
v us), a. Having the same na- 
ture ; being of the same kind. 

Ho-mo-ge-ne-ous-ness ( v h6-m6- 
je'ne x us-n£s), n. Sameness of 
nature. 

Ho-mol-o-gous (h6-mSl'6 x gus), a 

Having the same proportions. 

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*Hom-o-nym ) (h6m / 6 x nim), n. A 

Hom-o-nyme j word having the 
same sound as another, but dif- 
fering from it in signification; 
as, stair, stare. 

*Ho-mon-y-mous (hd-m6n'e x mus), 
a. Equivocal, ambiguous. 

*Ho-mon-y-my (h6-m6n'e x me), n. 
Equivocation, ambiguity. 

*Ho-moph-o-nous (hd-mofd x nus), 
a. Having the same sound. 

H6ne, n. A whetstone for a razor, 
Ac: — v. t., to sharpen on a hone. 

Hon-est (6n'Sst), a. Upright, 
true, sincere, candid; chaste; just. 

Hon-est-ly (6n'est x le), ad. Up- 
rightly, justly ; with chastity. 

*Hon-est-y (h&n'e^e), n. Jus- 
tice, truth, virtue, integrity. 

Hon-ey (hun'ne), n. A luscious 
substance collected and prepared 
by bees ; sweetness ; a name of 
tenderness : — v. t., to sweeten. 

Hon-ey-Bag (hun'ne v bag), n. The 
stomach of the bee. 

Hon-ey-comb (hun'ne N k6me), n. 
Cells of wax in which bees store 
honey. 

*Hon-ey-Dew (hun'neMu), n. A 
sweet substance ejected by certain 
insects on the leaves of plants. 

*Hon-ey-ed ) (hun'nid), a. Sweet, 

Hon-ied j covered with honey. 

Hon-ey-moon (hun'ne N m66n), n. 
The first month after marriage. 

*HoN-EY-sucK-LE(hun'ne v suk-kl), 
n. A fragrant plant and its 
flower; the woodbine. 

H6ng, n. The Chinese name for 
a large factory. 

*Hon-or-a-ry (6n'nur v a-re), a. 
Done in honor; conferring honor 
without profit. 

Hon-or (on'nur), n. Dignity; rep- 
utation ; reverence ; chastity ; 
fame, renown; decoration; a title 
of respect [65-34] [379-26]:— 
v, L, to reverence; to regard with 
veneration or honor; to dignify; 
to esteem. [54-12.] 

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HOP 



HOR 

Fate, far, fall, fat — m&, met — pine, pin — n6, mSve, 



HOR 



*Hon-or-a-ble (6n'nur x a-bl), a. 
Illustrious, noble ; generous ; 
honest; equitable. 

Hon-or-a-bly (6n'nur r a-bl&), ad. 
Reputably ; without reproach. 

Hood (hud), n. A covering for a 
woman's head. 

Hood-wink (hud'wlngk), v. t. To 
blind; to cover; to deceive. 

H66f, n. The horny part of a 
beast's foot. 

Hook (huk or ho&k), n. A thing 
bent so as to catch hold; a sic 
kle; a snare; an expedient: — 
v. t. f to catch with a hook ; to 
insnare : — v. i., to bend; to curve. 

Hoop (h&6p or Mp), n. Any thing 
circular; a band of wood or metal 
for a cask; a part of a lady's 
dress : — v. t., to bind or enclose 
with hoops ; to encircle : — v. i., 
to shout; to whoop. 

#Hoop-iNG-CouGH( > ho6p-lng-k&f) 
n. A convulsive cough : — often 
written whooping-cough. 

*H66t, v. i. To shout in con- 
tempt ; to cry as an owl : — v. t., 
to drive away with shouts of con- 
tempt: — »., clamor, shout. 

H6p, v. i. To jump ; to leap on one 
leg: — v.t.jto impregn ate with hops: 
— n., a jump on one leg ; a plant. 

Hop'ping, p. prs. 

*Hop-ped (hopt), p. prf. 

H6pe, n. Expectation of good; a 
thing expected [55-17] [273] :— 
v. i., to live in expectation of some 
good : — v. t., to expect with desire. 

Ho'ping, p. prs. 

Hope-ful (h6pe'ful), a. Full of 
hope or expectation; promising. 

Hope-ful-ly (h6pe'ful x le), ad. 
With hope. 

#Hope-ful-ness (hope'fuPne's), n. 
Promise of good; likelihood to 
succeed. 

Hope-less (h6pe'15s), a. Without 
hope, desponding, despairing. 

*Hope-less-ness (b&pe'leVnSs), n, 
A hopeless state; despair. 
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Hop-per (h&p'pur), n. He who 
hops ; the box into which grain 
is put to be ground. 

Hop-ple (h&p'pl), v. t. To tie the 
feet together. 

*Ho-ral (ho'ral), a. Relating to 
the hour. 

*Ho-ra-ry (ho'raYe), a. Relating 
to an hour ; continuing for an hour. 

*H6rde, n. A clan, or tribe; a 
migratory band. 

*Ho-ri-zon (h6-rl'z6n), n. The 
line that bounds the view, called 
the sensible horizon; an imagi- 
nary great circle, equally distant 
from the zenith and nadir, which 
divides the globe into two hemi- 
spheres, called the real or rational 
horizon. [35-20.] 

Hor-i-zon-tal ( N h6r-e-z6n'tal), a. 
Parallel to the horizon; on a 
level. [159-22.] 

*Hor-i-zon-tal-ly ( > h6r-£-z6n'- 
taHe), ad. In a direction par- 
allel to the horizon ; on a level. 

Horn, n. Hard, pointed bodies 
which grow on the heads of some 
animals ; the feeler of an insect; 
an extremity of a crescent; a 
wind instrument of music; apoint. 

Horn-book (hdrn'b66k), n. The 
first book for children. 

Horn-ed (h6rn'^d), a. Furnished 
with horns. 

Hor-net (hoVne't), n. A large 
kind of wasp. 

Horn-pipe (h6rn'plpe), n. A dance; 
a wind instrument of music. 

Horn-y (hdrn'e), a. Made of horn. 

*Hor-o-loge (h6r'6M6je or h6r'6- 
v 16je), n. A clock, a watch, an 
hour-glass. 

Hor-o-log-i-cal ( y h6r-o-16j'e x kal), 
a. Relating to horology. 

Ho-rol-o-gy (ho-rftWje or h6r'- 
6 x 16-je), n. The art of measuring 
time, or of constructing time- 
pieces. 

*Ho-rom-e-try (h6-r6m r eHre), n. 
Art of measuring time by hours. 



*Hor-o-scope (h6r'6 x sk6pe), n. 
The configuration of the planets 
at the time of one's birth. 

Hor-rent (h&r'rSnt), a. Horrible, 
dreadful. 

Hor-ri-ble (h6r / re v bl), a. Dread- 
ful, terrible, shocking, hideous, 
awful, frightful. 

*Hor-ri-ble-ness (h&rWbl-ne'rO, 
n. Dreadfulness, hideousness. 

Hor-ri-bly (h6r're x ble), ad. Hid- 
eously, dreadfully. 

Hor-rid (h6r'rid), a. Dreadful, 
hideous; exciting horror; fear- 
ful. [124-4.] 

Hor-rid-ly (h6r / rld N le), ad. Shock- 
ingly, dreadfully. 

Hor-ri-fy (h&r'reYl), v. t. [prs. t. 
3, horrifies.] To strike with 
horror. 

Hor'riVi-ed, p. prf. 

Hor-rif-ic (h6r-rif'ik), a. Caus- 
ing horror. 

*Hor-ror (h6r'rur), n. Terror 
mixed with detestation ; gloom ; 
a shuddering fear. [60-25.] 

H6rse, n. A quadruped used in 
war, in draught, and carriage; 
cavalry ; a frame for support : — 
v. t., to mount upon a horse ; to 
carry one on the back. 

*Hor'sing, p. prs. 

Horse-back (hdrse'bak), n. The 
state of being on a horse. 

*Horse-break-er (h5rse'brake- 
^ur), n. One who tames horses. 

Horse-cloth (hdrse'kl6M or h6rse'- 
klaw^), n. A cloth for covering 
a horse. 

Horse-fly (hSrse'fli), n. A fly 
that stings horses. 

*Horse'flies, n. pi. 

Horse-hair (h6rse'hare), n. Tho 
hair of horses. 

*Horse-Jock-ey (hSrse' j6k-e),n. 
A dealer in horses. 

Horse-laugh (hdrse'laf), n. A 
loud, violent, rude laugh. 

Horse-leech (h6rse'leetsh), n. A 
leech that bites horses; a farrier. 



HOR 



HOS 
n3r, n6t— tube, tub, bull— 611- 



-p6und — thin, THis. 



HOU 



*Horse'leech v es, n. pi. 

Horse -lit-ter (h6rse'lltHur), n. 
A carriage hung upon poles, 
borne by and between horses. 

Horse-man (h6rse'man), n. One 
skilled in riding. 

Horse'men, n. pi. 

Horse-man-ship (hSrse'man N shlp), 
n. The art of riding or manag- 
ing a horse. 

Horse-play (hdrse'pla), w. Coarse, 
rough play. 

Horse-pond (hSrse'p6nd), n. A 
pond for horses. 

Horse-pow-er (h6rse'p6u x ur), n. 
The power of a horse, or its 
equivalent ; a power which will 
raise 32,000 pounds avoirdupois 
one foot high per minute. 

Horse-race (hdrse'rase), n. A 
match of horses in running. 

*Horse-rad-ish (hdrse'radlsh), n. 
An acrid root. 

Horse'rad^ish-es, n. pi. 

*Horse-shoe (h6rse'sh66), n. A 
circular plate of iron nailed to 
the foot of a horse: — «., bent 
like a horseshoe. 

*HoRSE-SHOE-iNG(hSrse'sh661ng), 
n. The act or art of making or 
putting on a horseshoe. 

Horse-thief (hdrse'^eef ), n. One 
who steals horses. 

Horse'thieves, 7l.pl. 

Horse-way (hdrse'wa), n. A way 
by which horses may travel. 

*Horse-whip (hdrse'hwlp), n. A 
whip for driving horse : — v, t., to 
strike with a horsewhip. 

Horse'whip x ping, p. prs. 

Horse'whip-ped, p.prf. 

Hor-ta-tion (hdr-ta'shun), n. The 
act of exhorting; advice. 

*Hor-ta-tor-y (hdr / taHur-re), a. 
Encouraging, animating. 

Hor-ti-cul-tu-ral ('h6r-t£-kul'- 
tslnVral), a. Belonging to hor- 
ticulture. 

HoR-Ti-cuL-TURE(h6r r te x kul-tshur) 
n. The art of cultivating gardens. 



*HoR-Ti-cuL-TU-RiST( x h6r-te-kur'- 
tshuVlst), n. One skilled in 
horticulture. 

*Hor-tus-Sic-cus (hdr'tus-slk'- 
kus), n. A collection of speci- 
mens of plants dried for preser- 
vation ; a herbarium. 

*Ho-san-na (hd-zan'na), n. An 
exclamation of praise to God. 

Hose (h6ze), n. sin. and pi. Cover- 
ing for the legs, stockings ; a 
flexible pipe for conveying water. 

Ho-sier (ho'zhur), n. One who 
sells stockings. 

*Ho-sier-y (h6'zhur N 6), n. Stock- 
ings, &c. 

Hos-pice (h6s'p!s), n. A convent 
for lodging travellers. 

Hos-pi-ta-ble (h6s'pe N ta-bl), a. 
Giving entertainment to stran- 
gers without reward ; kind. 

•*Hos-pi-TA-BLY(h6s'pe x ta-ble),ac?. 
"With kindness to strangers. 

Hos-pi-tal (hfts'pe'tal or ds'peHal), 
n. A place built for the recep- 
tion of the sick or insane. 

*Hos-pi-tal-i-ty ( x h6s-pe-tal'le- 
N te), n. The practice of enter- 
taining strangers without reward. 
[18-35.] [272-6.] [ments. 

v Hos-pi-tal'i n ties, n.pl. Entertain- 

H6st, n. A landlord; one who 
entertains another ,• an army; a 
great number; the consecrated 
wafer. [144-38.]t 

*Hos-tage (hos'tije), n. One 
given in pledge for the security 
of performance of conditions. 

Host-ess (hdst'&s), 7i. A landlady. 

*Host'ess x es, n. pi. 

Hos-tile (h6s'til), a. Adverse; 
opposite ; suitable to an enemy. 

Hos-til-i-ty (h6s-tll'le x te),n. Open 
war; opposition in war; private 
enmity; animosity. 

*Hos-tii/i v ties, n. pi. 

*Host-ler (6s'lur, h6s'lur, or 6st'- 
lur), n. One who has the care 
of horses at an inn : — sometimes 
written ostler. 



H6t, a. [hotter — hottest.] Hav- 
ing power to excite heat; fiery; 
ardent, eager ; acrid ; biting. 

Hot-bed (hoVbM), n. A bed of 
manure and earth, covered with 
glass, for raising early plants. 

Hot-brain-ed (h&t'brand), a. Vio- 
lent, vehement, furious. 

Hotch-pot. ) a 

HOTCH-POTCH. } See HODGEPODGE. 

Hot-cock-les (h6t'k6k x klz), n. pi, 

A child's play. 
Ho-tel (hb-t&Y), n. A genteel inn ; 

a public house. 
Hot-head-ed (h&t'hMMM), a. 

Vehement, passionate. 
Hot-house (h6t'hMse), n. A 

house in which tender plants are 

raised and fruits matured early. 
Hot-ly (h6t'le), ad. With heat; 

violently; eagerly. 
Hot-press (h6t / pres), v. t. [prs. t. 

3, hotpresses.] To press be- 
tween hot plates. 
H6t'spur, n. A violent man. 
*Hough (h6k), n. The lower part 

of the thigh: — v. t., to hockle; 

to hamstring. 
HdtJND, n. A dog used in the chase. 
Hour (6ur), n. The twenty-fourth 

part of a day ; sixty minutes ; a 

particular time. 
Hour-G-lass (6ur'glas), n. A 

glass filled with sand, used to 

measure time. 
^Hour'-Glass^es, n.pl. 
*Hour-hand (dur'hand), n. The 

hand of a clock or watch which 

marks the hour. 
Hour-i (h6ur'e), n. A nymph of 

Paradise. 
Hour-ly (dur'le), a. Happening 

or done every hour : — ad., every 

hour. 
H6use, n. A place of human 

abode; family of ancestors; race; 

one branch of the legislature ; a 

church. 
House (h6uze), v. t. To harbor; 

to shelter ; to keep under a roof. 
2±7 



HOV 



HUG 
Fate, far, fall, fat — me, met — pine, pin — n6, in6ve, 



HUM 



Hous-ES (h6u.z'iz),n. pLamdprs. t. 3. 
*Hous-ing (h6iiz'lng) p. prs. : — n., 

cloth added to saddles as orna- 
ment; shelter. 
House-break-er (h6use'brake x ur), 

n. One who makes his way into 

a house to steal. 
*House-break-ing (hMse'brake- 

s \ng), n. Burglary; a breaking 

into a house. 
House-hold (h6use'h61d), n. A 

family; domestic management: 

— a., domestic. 
House-hold-er (hMse'h.61d v iir), n. 

One who keeps house. 
House-keep-er (h6use'keep r ur), n. 

The master of a family ; a female 

superintendent. 
Ho use-keep-in g (hMse'keep'lng), 

a. Useful to a family : — n., the 

management of a house. 
*House-less (hMze'les), a. With- 
out abode ; wanting a house. 
House-maid (hduse'inade), n. A 

maid-servant. 
House-room (h5use , r66m), n. 

Place in a house. 
House-warm-ing (house' warm- 
ing), a. A feast upon going 

into a new house. 
House-wife (huz'wlf or hS&se'- 

wlfe), n. The mistress of a 

family ; a female economist. 
^House-wives (huz'wlvz or hoiise'- 

wlves), n. pi. 
^•House-wife-ry (huz'wlf v re or 

house' wlfeVe), n. Management; 

female economy. 
H6ve, p8t. t. of heave. 
Hov-el (h&v'll), n. A shed; a 

mean cottage : — v. t., to put in a 

hovel. 
Hov'el n ing, 
*Hov'el v ling, 
Hov'el-ed, 
^Hov'ell-ed, 
Ho'ven, p. prf. of HEAVE. 
Hov-er (huv'ur or hSv'ur), v. i. 

To hang fluttering overhead ; to 

wander about a place. [167-12.] 
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prs. 



I* 

J p. prf. 



How (h6u), ad. In what manner, 
to what degree; for what reason; 
why ; by what means. 

*How-be-it (h6u-be'lt), ad. Nev- 
ertheless; yet. 

How-ev-er (h6ii-eVur), ad. In 
whatever manner ; at all events ; 
at least; nevertheless, yet. 

How-itz (h6d'ltz), I 

*How-it-zer (hau'It'zur), j n ' 
A kind of cannon or mortar. 

Howl (hdui), v. i. To cry as a 
wolf or dog; to make a long, 
mournful cry : — n. y the cry of a 
wolf or dog. 

*How-so-ev-er ( v h6u-s6-eVur), 
ad. In whatsoever manner; 
although. 

Hoy (h6e), n. A small vessel. 

Hub, n. The nave of a wheel; a 
mark to be thrown at. 

*Hub'bub, n. A tumult ; a riot. 

*Huc-kle-ber-ry (huk'krber-re), 
n. Whortleberry. 

Huc'kle n ber-ries, n. pi. 

*Huck-ster (huk'stur), n. A re- 
tailer ; a pedler : — v. i., to deal 
in petty bargains. 

Hud-dle (hud'dl), v. t. To press 
up close ; to perform in a hurry ; 
to throw together in confusion 
[96-2] : — v. i., to come in a crowd 
or hurry : — n., crowd, tumult. 

Hud'dling, p. prs. 

*Hue (bit), n. Color; clamor; a 
great noise. 

Huff, n. Swell of sudden anger : 
— v. t., to swell ; to hector ; to 
treat with insolence: — v. %., to 
bluster. 

Huff-ish (huf'ish), a. Arro- 
gant, insolent. 

*Huff-ish-ness (huflsh v nes), n. 
Arrogance, petulance. 

Huff-y (huf'e), a. Huffish. 

Hug, v. t. To press close in an 
embrace ; to hold fast : — »., a 
close embrace. 

*Hug'ging, p. prs. 

Hug'ged (hugd), p. prf. 



Huge (huje), a. Vast, enormous, 
bulky, immense. 

HuGE-LY(huje'le), ad. Immensely. 

Huge-ness (huje'n^s), n. Enor- 
mous bulk ; vast extent. 

Hulk, n. The body of an old ship. 

Hull, n. A husk or integument; 
the body of a ship : — v. t., to peel; 
to pierce the hull. 

Hum, v. t. To make the noise of 
bees ; to sing low : — n., the noise 
of bees ; a low, dull noise : — in., 
a sound implying doubt. 

Hum'ming, p. prs. 

*Hum-med (humd), p. prf. 

Hu'man, a. Having the qualities 
of a man ; belonging to mankind. 

Hu-mane (hu-mane'), a. Kind, 
benevolent, good-natured, mer- 
ciful. [383-24.] 

Hu-mane-ly (hu-mane'le), ad. 
Kindly, with good nature. 

*Hu-man-i-ty (hu-man'e'te), n. 
The nature of man ; kindness ; 
tenderness. [148-30.] 

*Hu-man-ize (hu'manlze), v. t. To 
soften; to make human; to 
civilize. 

Hu'man x i-zing, p. prs. 

Hu-man-kind ( x hu-man-klnd'), n. 
The race of man. 

*"Hu-MAN-LY(hu'man > le), ad. After 
the notions of men. 

Hum-ble (um'bl or hum'bl), a. Not 
proud; modest; low: — v. t., to 
make submissive ; to subdue ; to 
bring down; to make contrite; 
to humiliate. 

Hum'bling, p. prs. 

Hum-ble-bee (um'brbee or hum'- 
bPbee), n. A large bee : — often 
spelled bumblebee. 

*HuM-BLE-NESS(uin / bl v ne : sorhum'- 
bl N n£s), n. Humility, absence of 
pride. 

Hum-bly (um'ble or hum'ble), ad. 
With humility; without pride. 

--Hum-bug (hum'bug), n. An im- 
position, a hoax : — v. t., to im- 
pose upon ; to hoax. 



HUN 



n6r, n6t- 



HUR 

-tube, tub, bull — 611 — pound — thin, THis. 



HUS 



*Hum-drum (hum'drutn), a. Dull, 
stupid, wearisome. 

*Hu-me-ral (hu'meVal), a. Be- 
longing to the shoulder. 

Hu'mId, a. Wet, moist, watery. 

*Hu-mid-i-ty (hu-nild'eHe), n. 
Moisture, dampness. 

*Hu-mil-i-ate (hu-mll'e N ate), v. t. 
To make humble ; to depress. 

Hu-mil'i n a-ting, p. prs. 

*Hu-mil-i-a-tion (hu^mll-e-a'- 
shun), n. Descent from great- 
ness ; abasement. 

*Hu-mil-i-ty (hu-mil'leHe), n. 
Freedom from pride ; quality of 
being humble. 

Hum-miNg-Bird (hum'mlng v bi\rd) 
n. A very small bird. 

Hum-mock (hum'muk), n. A mass 
of ice ; a rounded hillock : — often 
written hommock. 

Hu-mor (yu'mur or hu'mur), n. 
Moisture ; the fluids of an ani- 
mal body ; general turn of mind ; 
present disposition; merriment; 
petulance, temper; caprice, whim 
[188-26]:— v. t., to gratify; to 
comply with. 

*Hu-mor-al (yu'muVal or hu'- 
mur'al), a. Relating to humors. 

Hu-mor-ist (yu'mur^ist or hu'mur- 
v lst), n. One who gratifies his 
own humor ; a wag. 

*Hu-mor-ous (yu'muVus or hu'- 
mur'us), a. Full of grotesque 
images, capricious ; j ocular, witty. 

Hc-mor-ous-ly (yu'mur'us-le or 
hu'mur^us-le), ad. Merrily, wit- 
tily, jocosely. 

Hu-mor-ous-ness (yu'muVus-nes 
or hu'mur x us-nes), n. Fickle- 
ness, capricious levity. 

*Hu-mor-some (yu'mur x sum or 
hu'mur^suin), a. Peevish; ca- 
pricious; jocular. 

Hump, 71. A swelling ; a protuber- 
ance, as on the back. 

Hump-back (hump'bak), ) 

Hunch-back (hunsh'bak), J n ' 
Crooked back; high shoulders. 



*Hunch (hunsh), v. t. To jostle 
with the elbows : — ?»., a push ; a 
hump ; a bunch. 

Hunch'es, n. pi. and pr 8. t. 3. 

Hun-dred (hun'dred), a. Consist- 
ing of ten multiplied by ten : — 
n., a number expressed by a unit 
in the third place of any numer- 
ating period; 100 ; a district. 

*Hun-dredth (hun'drM^), a. 
The ordinal of one hundred. 

*Hun-dred-Weight (hun'dred- 
Vate), n. A weight of 100 or 
112 pounds avoirdupois : — rep- 
resented by cwt. 

Hung, pst. t. and p. prf. of hang. 

Hun-ger (hung'gur), n. Desire 
of food ; any violent desire :■ 
v. i., to feel the pain of hunger; 
to desire eagerly ; to crave food. 

Hun-ger-ed (hung'gurd), a. Fam- 
ished; hungry. 

Hun-gri-ly (hung r gre x le), ad. 
With keen appetite. 

Hun-gry (hung'gre), a. Feeling 
pain from want of food ; famish- 
ing, greedy. 

Hunks (hungks), n. sing, or pi. A 
covetous wretch. 

Hunt, v. t. To chase ; to pursue ; 
to search for: — v. i. f to follow 
the chase : — n., a pack of hounds; 
a chase ; pursuit. 

Hunt-er (hunt'ur), n. One who 
hunts. 

HuNT-iNG-HoRN(huntlng N h5rn),w. 
A horn used to cheer hounds. 

Hunt-ress (hunt're's), n. A woman 
who hunts. 

*Hunt'ress n es, n. pi. 

Hunts-man (hunts'man), n. A 
person who manages the chase. 

Hunts'men, n. pi. 

Hur-dle (hur'dl), n. A texture of 
sticks woven together ; a crate ; 
a kind of sledge. 

*HuRD-Y-GuRD-Y(hurd / e v gurd-e), 
n. A stringed-instrument of 
music. 

HurdV-Gurd-ies, n. pi. 



Hurl, v. t. To throw with vio- 
lence : — n., act of throwing with 
force ; a tumult. 

Hurl-ing (hurling), 1 n. A game 

*Hur-ley (hur'le), j of propel- 
ling a ball by a stick bent at 
one end. [98-26.] 

*Hur-ly-Bur-ly (hur'le v bur-le), 
n. Tumult, commotion, bustle. 

Hur-ra | (hur-ra/), in. A shout 

*Hur-rah j of joy or triumph. 

*Hur-ri-cane (hiir're N kane), n. A 
violent storm of wind, a tempest. 

Hur-ry (hur're), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 
hurries.] To hasten; to drive 
with speed : — v. i. y to move with 
precipitation : — »., tumult, pre- 
cipitation, bustle. 

*Hur'ri-ed, p. prf. 

Hurt, v. t. [hurt — hurt.] To 
harm ; to wound ; to pain : — n., 
harm, mischief; injury; wound 
or bruise. 

Hurt-ful (hurtful), a. Mischiev- 
ous, pernicious, destructive. 

Hurt-ful-ly (hurt'fulMe), ad. 
Mischievously, perniciously. 

*Hurt-ful-ness (hurt'f&rne's), n. 
Harm, perniciousness. 

*Hur-tle (hur'tl), v. i. To clash : 
— v. t., to push with violence. 

Hurt'ling, p. prs. 

Hurt'less, a. Harmless. 

Hus-band (huz'bund), n. A man 
married to a woman : — v. t., to 
manage with frugality; to culti- 
vate. [225.] 

*Hus-band-man (huz'bund^ruan), 
7i. A farmer. 

Hus'band x men, n. pi. 

Hus-band-ry (huz'biindVe), n. 
Tillage, thrift, care of domestic 
affairs; frugality. 

Hush, v. t. [p)*s. t. 3, hushes.] 
To still; to silence : — v. ?'., to be- 
come still; to become silent: — 
a., silent, still, quiet : — in., si- 
lence! be still! no noise! 

^Hush-mon-ey (hush'muVne), n. 
A bribe to withhold information. 
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L 



HYD 



F^te, far, fall, f4t- 



HYD 

-me, m£t — pine, pin — no, move, 



HYP 



Husk, w. The covering of some 
kinds of fruit: — v. t., to strip off 
the husks. 

*Husk-i-ness (husk A e v nes), n 
Dryness; state of being husky. 

Husk-y (hiisk'e), a. [huskier — 
huskiest.] Abounding in husks; 
coarse in sound. 

*Hus-sar (huz-zar'), n. A kind 
of horse-soldier. 

Hus-sy (huz'ze), n. A sorry or 
worthless woman. 

*Hus'sies, n. pi. 

Hus-tings (hus'tingz), n. A tern 
porary stand for speakers; i 
court. 

Hus-tle (hus'sl), v, t. To shake 
together. 

*Hus'tling, p. prs. 

Hut, n, A poor cottage; a mean 
abode: — v. t., to lodge in huts. 

Hutch (hutsh), n. A corn-chest; 
a trap for taking rats, &g. 

Hutch'es, n. pi. 

*Huz-za (huz-za' or huz-za'), in. 
or n. A shout; a cry of ac- 
clamation : — v. i., to utter ac- 
clamation : — v. t., to receive with 
acclamation. 

Hy-a-cinth (hl'a\dn^), n. A 
plant; a kind of precious stone. 

*Hy-a-cin-thine ( v hl-a-sln'*Mn), 
a. Made of hyacinths. 

Hy-brid (hl'brld or hib'rid), w. A 
mongrel : — a., formed of differ- 
ent species. 

*Hy-dra (hl'dra), n, A monster 
with many heads. 

*Hy-drant (hlMrant), n. A pipe 
for discharging water. 

Hy-drate (hl'drate), n. In Chem- 
istry, a compound of a metallic 
oxyd and water. 

Hy-drau-lic (hl-draw'lik), 

Hy-drau-li-cal (hl-draw'le^kal), 
a. Relating to the conveyance 
of water through pipes. [57-29.] 

^HY-DRAu-LicsChl-draw'liks),^. 
The science of the force and mo- 
tion of fluids. 
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*Hy-dro-ceph-a-lous ( x hl-dr6 
seTaHus), n. Dropsy in the head. 

*Hy-dro-dy-nam-ics fhl-dri-dl- 
nain'iks), n. pi. A science which 
includes hydraulics and hydro- 
statics. 

*Hy-dro-gen (hl'drc^jen), n. A 
gas, one of the elements of water, 
and the lightest known form of 
matter. 

*Hy-drog-en-ous (hl-dr6j'eVus), 
a. Pertaining to, or containing, 
hydrogen. 

Hy-drog-ra-pher (hl-dr6g'gra- 
N fur), ft. One versed in hydrog- 
raphy. 

*Hy-drog-ra-phy (hl-dr6g'gra- 
^fe), ft. A description of the 
watery part of the world by 
means of charts. 

Hy-drol-o-gy (hl-dr6Wje), n. 
The science or knowledge of 
water, its properties, laws, &c. 

*Hy-dro-mel (hi'drd^mel), n. 
Honey and water. 

!: Hy-drom-e-ter (hl-drSm'e'tur), 
ft. An instrument to measure 
the density, gravity, &c. of fluids. 

Hy-drom-e-try (hl-dr6m'e x tre), n. 
The art of measuring the density 
of liquids. 

Hy-drop-a-thy (hl-dr&p'aW), 
ft. The method of curing dis 
eases by means of water. 

Hy-dro-path-ic ( v hl-dr6-pa*A'ik), 
a. Relating to hydropathy. 

Hy-drop-a-thist (hi-dr6p'4^Mst), 
ft. A water-cure physician; a 
believer in hydropathy. 
Hy-dro-pho-bi-a ( v hl-dr6-f6'be- 
x a), n. Dread of water ; canine 
madness. 

'-HY-DRO-STAT-I-CAL( > hl-dr6-stat / - 

e x kal), a. Relating to hydro- 
statics. 

HY-DR0-STAT-ics( N hl-dr6-stat'iks), 
ft. pi. The science which treats 
of the properties of fluids at rest. 

*Hy-drous (hl'drus), a. Watery; 
containing water. 



*Hy-e-mal (hl-e'inal), a. Per- 
taining to winter. 
*Hy-e-na (hi-e'na), ft. An animal 

like a wolf. 
*Hy-ge-ian (hl-je'an), a. Rela- 
ting to health. 
Hy-gi-ene (hl-jeen' or hl'je^ene), 
ft. That part of the science of 
medicine which treats of the 
preservation of health. 
Hy-grom-e-ter (hl-gr6m'e x tdr), n. 
An instrument for measuring 
the moisture of the air. 
*Hy-men (hi'men), ft. The god 

of marriage. 
Hy-me-ne-al (Hil-me-ne'al), ) 
*HY-ME-NE-AN( x hl-me-ne'an), J n ' 
A marriage-song: — a., pertain- 
ing to marriage. 
Hymn (him), n. A divine song; 
a song of adoration to a superior 
being : — v. t., to praise in song ; 
to worship with hymns.f 
*Hym-nic (him'nik), a. Relating 

to hymns. 
Hy-per-ba-ton (M-peVba'tun), ». 

Transposition of words. 
*Hy-per-bo-la (hl-per'b6 v la), ft. 
A section of a cone : — see cone. 
*Hy-per-bo-le (hl-peVb6 r le), n. 
In Rhetoric, a figure which rep- 
resents things to be greater or 
less than they are ; exaggeration. 
Hy-per-bol-ic ( x hl-pe>-b6Tik), a. 

Hyperbolical. 
Hy-per-bol-i-cal ( x hi-per-bol'e- 
N kal), a. Exaggerating or ex- 
tenuating. 
*Hy-per-bo-re-an fhl-per-b6're- 

x an), a. Northern. 
Hy-per-crit-ic (M-per-kritlk), n. 

A critic exact beyond reason. 
Hy-per-crit-i-cal ( x hl-per-krit'- 
e^kal), a. Critical beyond use. ' 
Hy-per-crit-i-cism ( x hl-per-krit r - 

e x sizm), n. Captious criticism. 
*Hy-phen (hi'fen), «. The mark 
[ - ] used to separate syllables, 
or to connect the parts of a com- 
pound word. 



HYP 



n5r, nSt- 



_YP 

-tube, tub, bull— 611— podnd- 



HYS 



-thin, this. 



Hyp-o-chon-dri-a ( v hip-6-k6n'- 
dre N a), n. A disease accompanied 
by low spirits ; melancholy ; va- 
pors ; dejection. 

*Hyp-o-chon-dri-ac ( r hlp-6-k6n'- 
dre'ak), n. One affected with mel- 
ancholy : — a., hypochondriacal. 

*Hyp-o-chon-dri-a-cal ( v hip-6- 
k6n-drl'a v kl), a. Melancholy ; 
affected with hypochondria. 

*Hy-poc-ri-sy (he-p6k're r se), n. 
Dissimulation ; concealment of 
motives. [220-16.] 

*Hyp-o-crite (hip'o^krlt), n. A 
dissembler in religion or moral- 
ity. [194-6.] 

Hyp-o-crit-ic ( N hip-6-krltlk), a. 
Hypocritical. 



Hyp-o-crit-i-cal ( v h!p-6-krit'e- 
N kal), a. Dissembling; insincere. 

*Hyp-o-crit-i-cal-ly ( x hip-6- 
krit'e^kal-le), ad. Without sin- 
cerity. 

Hy-pot-e-nuse (hl-p6t'e x nuse), 

*HY-POTH-E-xusE(hl-p6f/i / e x nuse), 
n. The longest side of a right- 
angled triangle. 

Hy-poth-e-cate (hl-p6fA'e x kate), 
v. t. To pledge ; to pawn. 

Hy-pothVca-ting, p. prs. 

*Hy-poth-e-ca-tion (hl x p6f^-e- 
ka'shun), n. Act of pawning or 
pledging as security for debt. 

*Hy-poth-e-sis (hl-p6^/e x sls), n. 
A supposition ; a system formed 
upon a principle not proved. 



*Hy-poth-e-ses (hl-p6^'e v seez), 
n. pi. 

Hy-po-thet-i-cal fhl-p6-^et'e- 
x kal), a. Including a supposi- 
tion ; conditional ; taken for 
granted. 

*Hy-po-thet-i-cal-ly ( x hi-p6- 
tfAet'e^kal-le), ad. Upon suppo- 
sition ; conditionally. 

*Hy-son (hl'sun), n. A species 
of tea. 

*Hys-sop (hl'zup or hiz'zup), n. 
A plant. 

Hys-ter-ic (his-teVik), ) 

Hys-ter-i-cal (hls-teVe^kal), J a ' 
Troubled with fits. 

*Hys-ter-ics (hls-teViks), n. pi. 
A convulsive disease. 



IAM 

1(1), n. The name of the ninth 
letter and the third vowel is 
written I, and the plural Ies. As 
a numeral, being similar in form 
to the human finger, it was made 
to represent 1. When placed to the 
right it adds a unit to any Roman 
numeral, but subtracts a unit 
from V and X when placed to 
the left of them. I. e. stand for 
id est (that is). I was formerly 
used where J is now employed ; 
and, in sacred or classical in- 
scriptions, it is still preferred: 
thus, I.H.S. are the initials of 
Jesus hominum Salvator (Jesus 
the Savior of men), and I.N.R.I. 
of Jesus Nazarenns Rex Judseo- 
rum (Jesus of Nazareth, King of 
the Jews). In Chemistry, I. 
represents Iodine. 

I (1), pro. [sing. nom. I; pi. WE : 
p>08s. mine, (my) ; ours, (our) : 
obj. me; us.] Myself; the 
speaker. See we. 

I-am-bic (1-am'bik), a. Relating 
to an iambus ; composed of iam- 
buses : — n. } an iambus. 



ICH 

I-am-btc (1-am'blk), \ n. A poet- 

I-am-bus (1-am'bus), J ical foot 
of two syllables, the first short, 
and the second long. 

I-am'bics, "J 

*I-am'bi, > n. pi. 

*I-am'bus x es, J 

I-bex (i r b6ks), n. A species of 
wild goat. 

I'bex v es, n. pi. 

I-bis (i'bls), n. An Egyptian bird. 

I'bis x es, n. pi. 

Ice (Ise), n. Frozen fluid; con- 
creted sugar: — v. t., to cover 
with, or turn to, ice; to cover 
with concreted sugar; to chill. 

I'cing, p. prs. [tain of ice. 

*Ice-berg (Ise'berg), n. A moun- 

Ice-blink (Ise'bllngk), n. A 
brightness caused by the reflec- 
tion of light from ice. 

Ice-cream (Ise'kre^m), n. Cream 
flavored and frozen. 

Ice-house (Ise'hMse), n. A house 
in which ice is deposited. 

Ice'hous^es, ». pi. 

*Ich-neu-mon (ik-nu'm&n), n. A 
small animal. 



IDE 
Ich-nog-ra-phy (lk-n6g'raYe), n. 

A ground-plot. 
*I-chor (I'kflr), n. A thin, watery 

humor. 
*I-chor-ous (l'k5r N us), a. Thin, 

undigested, like ichor. 

*ICH-THY-OL-0-G:Y( > lk-^e-&lWje), 

n. Natural history of fishes. 

*I-ci-cle (1'slkMri), n. A pendent, 
spire-like piece of ice. 

*I-ci-ness (l'se x nes), n. State of 
being icy. 

I-con-o-clasm (l-kSn'6 N klazm), n. 
The breaking of images. 

I-con-o-clast (l-k6n / 6 v klast), n. 
A breaker of images. 

I-con-og-ra-phy ( 1 i-k6n-&g / ra x fe), 
n. A description of images, pic- 
tures, &c. 

*I-co-sa-he-dron (H-k6-sa-he r - 
dr6n), n. A solid figure con- 
tained within twenty triangular 
faces. 

*Ic-ter-ic (Ik-ter'lk), a. Afflicted 
with the jaundice. 

I-cy (1'se), a. Full of ice, cold. 

I-de-a (1-de'a), n. Mental imagi- 
nation,thought ; notion. [221-16.] 
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IDI IGN 

Fate, far, fill, fat — me, mSt — pine, pin — no, move, 



ILL 



I-de-al (i-de'al), a. Mental; in 
tellectual ; visionary ; unreal. 

I-de-al-ism (i-de'al v izm), n. The 
doctrine that all things exist in 
the mind. 

I-de-al-i-ty (H-de-arieHe), n. The 
faculty of idealizing. 

I-DE-AL-izE (l-de'arize), v. i. To 
imagine ; to form ideas. 

I-de'alVzing, p. prs. 

*I-de-al-ly (l-de'aHe), ad. In- 
tellectually, mentally, in idea. 

I-den-ti-cal (i-denWkal), a. 
Same, not different. 

I-den-ti-cal-ly (l-deVte^kal-le), 
ad. With sameness. 

I-den-ti-fi-ca-tion (i x den-te-fe- 
ka'shun), n. The act of iden- 
tifying. 

I-den-ti-fy (l-den'te r fl), v. t. 

[pre. t. 3, IDENTIFIES.] To 

make the same; to prove the 
same.f 

*I-den'tiVi-ed, p. prf. 

I-den-ti-ty (1-deVteHe), n. Same- 
ness. f 

*Id-e-o-graph-ic (ld-e-6-graf- 
ik), a. Representing ideas. 

*Ides (idz), n. pi. In the ancient 
Roman calendar, the 15th day 
of March, May, July, and Octo- 
ber, and the 13th of every other 
month. 

*Id-i-oc-ra-sy ( v id-e-6k'r^se), n. 
Peculiarity of constitution. 

*Id-i-o-cy (id'eV>-se), n. Want of 
understanding. 

*Id-i-om (id'e x um), n. A mode of 
construction or expression pecu- 
liar to a language. [237-27.] 

*Id-i-o-mat-ic ( x id-e-6-mat'ik), a. 
Peculiar to a language. [236-7.] 

*Id-i-o-path-ic (ld-e-6-pa^'ik), 
a. Indicating a primary dis- 
ease : — opposed to symptomatic. 

*Id-i-o-syn-cra-sy ( x ld-e-6-sln'- 
kra x s&), n. A peculiar tempera- 
ment or disposition. 

Id-i-ot (id'e'ut), n. A fool; an 
imbecile ; a changeling. 
252 



*Id-i-ot-ic (ld-e-6tlk), a. Like 
an idiot. 

Id-i-ot-ism (id'e^ut-lzm), n. Pecu- 
liarity of expression; natural 
imbecility of mind; idiocy. 

"*I-dle (i'dl), a. Lazy, averse to 
labor; not busy: — v. i., to lose 
time in laziness and inactivity. 

I'dling, p. prs. 

*I-dler (1'dlur), n. A lounger; 
a lazy person. 

*I-dle-ness (l'dl v nes), n. Lazi- 
ness,sloth,sluggishness,inaction. 

I-dly (1'dle), ad. Lazily ; carelessly. 

*I-dol (IMul), n. An image wor- 
shipped as God; one loved to 
adoration. 

I-dol-a-ter (l-d&l'l&Hur), n. One 
who pays divine honor to images. 

I-dol-a-trize (l-d61 / la v trize), v. i. 
To worship idols. 

I-dol'a x tri-zing, p. prs. 

" I-dol-a-trous (i-dol'laHrus), a. 
Tending to idolatry. 

I-dol-a-trous-ly (l-d61'laHrus- 
le), ad. In an idolatrous manner. 

I-dol-a-try (l-d&l'la x tre), n. The 
worship of images or idols.f 

*I-dol'a-tries, 1l.pl. 

I-dol-ize (i'durize), v. t. To love 
or reverence to adoration. 

*I-dol'i x zing, p. prs. 

*I-dyl (i'dll), n. A pastoral poem. 

If (if), con. c. Suppose that, allow 
that; grant, (cor. c. — then.) 

Ig-ne-ous (lg , ne x us), a. Fiery; 
containing fire. 

Ig-nes-cent (ig-nes'sent), a. 
Emitting sparks. 

Ig-nip-o-tent (lg-nlp'6^tent), a. 
Presiding over fire. 

Ig-nis-Fat-u-us (Ig-nls-fatsh'u- 
x us), n. A light often seen at 
night over marshy places : Will 
with-a-wisp, Jack-a-lantern; a 
delusion. 

Ig'nes-Fat'u x i, n. pi. 

Ig-nite (lg-nlte'), v. t. To set on 
fire ; to kindle. 

Ig-ni'ting, p. prs. 



Ig-ni-tion (Ig-nisr/un), n. The 
act of setting on fire. 

*Ig-ni-ti-ble (ig-nl'te x bl), a. In- 
flammable; capable of being 
ignited. 

-Ig-no-ble (ig-n6'bl), a. Mean 
of birth ; worthless, base. [238.] 

Ig-no-ble-ness (Ig-no'bPne's), n. 
State of being ignoble. 

Ig-no-bly (lg-n6'ble), ad, Igno- 
miniously, meanly, basely. 

Ig-no-min-ious ( x ig-n6-min'yus or 
Ig-ni-min'^us), a. Mean, re- 
proachful. [256-6.] 

*Ig-no-min-ious-ly (lg-n6-m!n'- 
yus x le),ad. Meanly, disgracefully. 

*Ig-no-min-y (lgpn6 x min-e), w. 
Disgrace, shame, infamy. 

Ig-no-ra-mus (lg-n6-ra r mus), n. 
An ignorant, foolish fellow. 

n Ig-no-ra'mus n es, n. pi. 

Ig-no-rance (ig / n6Vanse), n. Want 
of knowledge, unskilfulness. 

Ig-no-rant (ig'n6 N rant), a. Want- 
ing knowledge; unlearned: — «., 
one untaught. 

Ig-no-rant-ly (ig'n6-rant x le), ad. 
Without knowledge, unskilfully. 

Ig-nore (lg-n6re'), v. t. To declare 
ignorance of; to neglect. 

Ig-no'ring, p. prs. 

*Il-i-ac (ll'e x ak), a. Relating to 
the lower bowels. 

Ill (il), a. [worse — worst.] Bad 
in any respect; evil; sick: — »., 
wickedness; misfortune, misery: 
— ad., not well ; not rightly ; not 
easily. 

Il-lapse (il-laps'), n. A sudden 
attack; casual coming; a slid- 
ing in. 

*Il-la-que-ate (il-la'kwe v ate or 
il-lak'we v ate), v. t. To entrap ; 
to insnare. 

Il-la'quVa-ting, p. prs. 

Il-la-tion (il-la'shun), ft. Infer- 
ence, conclusion drawn from 
premises. 

Ill-bred (il'br&d), a. Not well 
bred ; uncivil. 



ILL 



IMA 
n5r, n&t— tube, tub, bull— 611- 



-pound — thin, THis. 



1MB 



Il-le-gal (11-le'gal), a. Contrary to 

law. [Contrariety to law. 

Il-le-gal-i-ty (ll-le-gal'le'te), n. 

*lL-LE-GAL/lTIES, W. pi. 

*Il-le-gal-ly (il-le'gaPle), ad. 
In a manner contrary to law. 

*Il-leg-i-ble (11-lej'e'bl), a. In- 
capable of being read. 

Il-leg-i-bly (ll-lej'e'ble), ad. So 
as not to be read. 

Il-le-git-i-ma-cy ( x !l-le-jit'e y ma- 
s£), n. State of being illegiti- 
mate. 

Il-le-git-i-mate (11-le-jlt'e'mit), a. 
Not begotten in wedlock; not 
genuine; illegal. 

*Tll-Fa-vor-ed (11-fa'vurd), a. 
Deformed, ugly. 

Ill-Fa-vor-ed-ness (11-fa'vurd- 
v nes), n. Deformity, ugliness. 

Il-lib-er-al (il-llb'eVal), a. Not 
generous ; mean ; uncharitable. 

*Il-lib-er-al-i-ty (irilb-er-al'le- 
He), n. Parsimony, niggardliness. 

Il-lib-er-al-ly (11-lib'eVal-le), 
ad. Disingenuously, meanly. 

*Il-lic-it (il-lis'lt), a. Unlawful. 

*Il-lim-it-a-ble (il-lim'it x a-bl), a. 
Without bounds. 

*Il-lit-er-a-cy (11-lit'eYa-se), n. 
Want of learning; deficiency in 
knowledge. 

*Il-lit-er-ate (11-lit'eVit), a. 
Unlettered, unlearned, untaught. 

Il-lit-er-ate-ness (11-lit'eVit- 
nes), n. Want of learning. 

Ill-ness (il'nes), n. Sickness, 
malady. 

Ili^-Na-ture (il na'tshtir), n. Ha- 
bitual malevolence ; bad temper. 

Ill-Na-tur-ed (11-na'tshurd), a. 
Habitually malevolent; cross; 
mischievous ; bad tempered. 

#Il-log-i-cal (ll-16j'e x kal), a. Con- 
trary to the rules of logic. 

*Il-log-i-cal-ly (il-16j'e v kal-16), 
ad. With a want of logic. 

Il-lude (il-lude'), v. t. To mock; 
to deceive. 

^Il-lu'ding, p. prs. 



Il-lume (il-lume'), } , 

Il-lu-mine (il-lu'mln), j 

To enlighten ; to supply with 
light ; to decorate ; to adorn. 
Il-lu'ming, ) 

iL-LuWlNG, J P-P^ 

Il-lu-mi-nate (ll-hVme x nate), v. t. 
To enlighten ; to supply with 
light; to adorn with pictures or 
initial letters of various colors; 
to illustrate. [78.] [182-25.] 

*Il-lu'mi x na-ting, p. prs. 

Il-lu-mi-na-tion (iriu-me-na'- 
shun), n. The act of supplying 
with light ; festal light displayed 
as a token of joy; brightness; 
splendor ; infusion of intellectual 
light. [78-8.] 

iL-LU-Mi-NA-TiVE^-lu'me^na-tlv), 
a. Having power to give light. 

Il-lu-sion (il-lu'zhun), n. Decep- 
tive appearance; false show; 
error. [143-8.] 

Il-lu-sive (ll-lii'siv), a. Deceiv- 
ing by false show, delusive. 

*Il-lu-sor-y (il-hVsurVe), a. De- 
ceiving, fraudulent, delusive. f 

Il-lus-trate (il-lus'trate), v. t. 
To make clear; to explain; to 
elucidate. 

Il-lus'tra x ting, p. prs. 

Il-lus-tra-tion (ll-lus-tra7shun), 
n. Explanation, elucidation, ex- 
ample. [32-11.] [243-14.] 

Il-lus-tra-tive (il-liis'traHiv), a. 
Tending to illustrate or explain. 

*Il-ltjs-tra-tor (il'lusHra-tur), n. 
One who illustrates. 

Il-ltjs-tri-ous (il-lus'tre x us), a. 
Conspicuous, noble, eminent. 
[283-8.] 

Il-lus-tri-ous-ly (ll-lus'tre x us- 
1&), ad. Conspicucusly; with 
distinction. 

*Il-lus-tri-ous-ness (U-lus'tre- 
Nis-ne's), n. Eminence, grandeur. 

Im-age (im'mlje), n. A statue ; a 
likeness ; an idol ; an idea [62-2] 
[245-8] : — v. t., to copy by the 
fancy; to imagine. [113-29.] 
22 



-^Im'a^ging, p. prs. 

*Im-a-ger-y (im'mlper-re or im'- 
mijVe), n. Sensible representa- 
tions ; figures in discourse ; pic- 
tures. [141-3.]f 

*I-MA-GiN-A-BLE(^-maj'in x a-bl),a. 
Possible to be conceived. 

*I-ma-gin-a-ry (e-maj'in^a-re), a. 
Fancied, visionary, ideal. 

I-MA-GiN-A-TiON(e'maj-ln-a'shun), 
n. The faculty of forming ideal 
pictures ; fancy ; idea ; con- 
trivance. 

1-ma-gin-a-tive (e-maj'in^a-tiv), a. 
Full of imagination, or pertain- 
ing to it. 

I-ma-gine (e-maj'in), v. t. To 
fancy; to conceive; to plan; to 
paint in the mind; to contrive. 

-I-ma'gin^ing, p. prs. 

Im-bank (lm-bangk'), v. t. To en- 
close with a bank. 

Im-bank-ment. See embankment. 

*Im-bathe (Im-baTHe'), v. t. To 
bathe all over. 

Im-ba'thing, p. prs. 

Im-be-cile (iin'beVil or lm-bes'- 
sii), a. Feeble in mind or body. 

*Im-be-cil-i-ty (Im-be-sll'le'te), 
n. Feebleness of mind or body ; 
weakness. [271-20.] 

v Im-be-cilVties, n.pl. 

Im-bed. See embed. 

Im-bibe (lm-bibe'), v. t. To drink 
or draw in ; to admit; to absorb. 

Im-bi'bing, p. prs. 

Im-bit-ter (Im-bit'tur), v. t. To 
make bitter; to exasperate. 

Im-bod-y. See embody. 

Im-bor-der (im-b6r'dur), v. t. To 
terminate; to bound. 

Im-bo-som (itn-bdd'zum), v. t. To 
hold in the bosom ; to admit to 
the heart. 

Im-bow (lm-b6u'), v. t. To arch ; 
to vault. 

Im-bow-er (lin-b6iVur), v. t. To 
cover with a bower; to shelter 
with trees ; — often written em- 
bower. 

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IMM 



Fate, far, mi, m- 



-me, met — pine, pin — no, move, 



IMM 



*Im-bri-ca-ted (iin'bre^ka-te'd), a. 
Indented with concavities; laid 
one on another, as tiles. 

*Im:-brogl-io (im-br61'yd), n. An 
intricate complication of affairs. 

Im-brown (im-brdun'), v. t. To 
make brown; to darken. 

Im-brue (im-br66')> v. t. To soak; 
to steep; to moisten. 

*Im-bru'ing, p. prs. 

Im-brttte (im-br66t'), v. t. To 
degrade to brutality: — v. i., to 
sink into the state of a brute. 

Im-bru'ting, p. prs. 

Im-bue (lm-bu'), v. t. To tincture 
deeply ; to tinge. [348-7.] 

*Im-bu'ing, p. prs. 

Im-burse (lm-burse'), v. t. To 
stock with money. 

*Im-bur'sing, p. prs. 

2 lM-BfrRSE'MiNT, «. Money laid 
up in stock ; act of imbursing. 

Im-i-ta-ble (im'e^ta-bl), a. Pos- 
sible to be imitated or copied; 
worthy to be imitated. 

Im-i-tate (Im'eHate), v. t. To 
copy in form, quality, or way, of 
another; to endeavor to resem- 
ble ; to counterfeit. [123-36.] 

*Im'i v ta-ting, p. prs. 

Im-i-ta-tion ( x im-e-ta'shun), n. 
The act of copying; attempt to 
resemble ; likeness. [98-35.] 
[326-12.] 

*Im-i-ta-tive (Im'eHa-tiv), a. In- 
clined to copy; aiming at re- 
semblance. 

Im-i-ta-tor (im'e N ta-tur), n. One 
who imitates ; a copyist. 

*Im-mac-u-late (lm-mak'u N lit), a. 
Spotless, pure. 

*Im-ma-nent (Im'maWnt), a. In- 
herent; internal. 

lM-MA-TE-Ri-AL(lm-ma-te're x al),a. 
Incorporeal, distinct from mat- 
ter; unimportant; inconsider- 
able; trifling. [180-5.] 

Im-ma-te-ri-al-ism (lm-ma-te're- 

y al-lzm), n. The doctrine of 

spiritual existence. 

254 



*Im-ma-te-ri-al-ist ( x lm-ma-te'- 
re x al-ist), n. A believer in im- 
materialism. 

*Im-ma-te-ri-al-i-ty fim-maHe- 
re-al'le^), n. Distinctness from 
body or matter; state of being 
immaterial. 

Im-ma-ture (lm-ma-ture'), a. Not 
ripe; premature; hasty; early. 

Im-ma-ture-ly (Im-ma-ture'le), 
ad. Too soon, unseasonably. 

Im-ma-ture-ness (Im-ma-ture'- 
ne's), n. Immaturity. 

*Im-ma-tu-ri-ty (Im-ma-tu'reHe), 
n. Unripeness, incompleteness ; 
want of preparation. 

Im-meas-u-ra-ble (im-mezh'uYa- 
bl), a. Not to be measured. 

*Im-meas-u-ra-bly (Im-mezh'u- 
Va-ble), ad. Beyond all measure. 

Im-me-di-ate (im-me'delt), a. In- 
stant; present with regard to 
time, undelayed ; with nothing 
intervening. [112-2.] [223-3.] 

Im-me-di-ate-ly (im-nie'delt-le), 
ad. Instantly. 

*Im-me-di-ate-ness (lm-me'delt- 
nes), n. State of being immediate. 

*lM-ME-MO-Ri-AL( v im-me-m6're v al) 
a. Earlier than tradition ; past 
the time of memory. [18-39.] 

Im-mense (iin-inense')> «• Unlim- 
ited, unbounded, huge in bulk. 

Im-mense-ly (im-m^nse'le), ad. 
Infinitely, without measure. 

*Im-men-si-ty (iin-meVse N te), n. 
Unbounded greatness, infinity ; 
vastness in bulk.[35-26] [177-27.] 

*Im-men-su-ra-bil-i-ty (im x men- 
shu-ra-bil'le v te), n. Impossibil- 
ity of being measured. 

Im-men-su-ra-ble (im-meVshu- 
Va-bl), a. Not to be measured. 

Im-merge (im-m^rje'), v. t. To 
put under water ; to immerse. 

Im-mer'ging, p. prs. 

Im-merse (lui-merse / ), v. t. To put 
under water; to sink; to engage 
deeply. 

Im-mer'sing, p. prs. 



Im-mer-sion (Ini-meYshun), ink 

The act of immersing, (ap. 

p.— in.) 
Im-mesh (Im-meW), v. t. [prs. f. 

3, immeshes.] To entangle in 

meshes. 
Im-me-thod-i-cal (^Im-me-^&d'e- 

x kal), a. Confused, without reg- 
ularity or system ; disorderly. 
Im-me-thod-i-cal-ly fim-me- 

^6d'e'kal-le), ad. Without 

method. 
Im-mi-grant (Im'me^grant), n. 

One who immigrates. 
*Im-mi-grate (lin 'migrate), v. t. 

To pass into a country with the 

intention of dwelling therein. 
Im'mi x gra-ting, p. prs. 
lM-Mi-GRA-TioN( x lin-in^-gra'shun), 

n. The act of immigrating. 
*Im-mi-nence (lra , me x ne : nsc), n. 

Impending danger. 
*Im-mi-nent (Im'rneWnt), a. Im* 

pending, threatening. [113-23 ] 
*Im-mis-ci-bil-i-ty (Im-mis-se- 

bll'l^te), n. Incapacity of being 

mixed. 
Im-mis-ci-ble (lm-mls'se r bl), a. 

Incapable of being mixed. 
Im-mit (im-mlt'), v. t. To send 

in ; to inject. 
*Im-mit'ting, p. prs. 
Im-mit'ted, p. prf. 
Im-mix (Im-miks'), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 

immixes.] To mingle ; to mix. 
*Im-mix-a-ble (Im-miks'a^bl), a. 

Impossible to be mingled; im- 
miscible. 
lM-MO-BiL-i-TY(lm-mo-bil'leHe),7j. 

Fixedness in place; want of 

motion. 
Im-mod-er-ate (lm-m6d'eVlt), a. 

Excessive,extravagant. [172-12.] 
*Im-mod-er-ate-ly (lm-m6d'e!- 

lt-le), ad. In an excessive decree. 
Im-mod-er-ate-ness (Im-m&d'eV- 

v lt n&s), n. State of exceeding 

just bounds. 
lM-M0D-EST(lm-m6d'e , st),a.Impur< i , 

unchaste; obscene; indecorous. 



IMM 



nor, n6t- 



IMP 

-tube, tab, bull— 611— p6und- 



-th'm, this. 



IMP 



Im-mod-est-ly (im-ni&d'esOle), ad. 
In an immodest manner. 

Im-mod-est-y (im-mod'est^), n. 
Want of modesty or reserve. 

Im-mo-late (im'm6 x late), v. t. To 
sacrifice; to kill for sacrifice. 

Im'mo x la-ting, p> prs. 

Im-mo-la-tion ( x im-m6-la'shun), n. 
The act of sacrificing ; sacrifice. 

*Im-mo-la-tor (lm'm6 > la-tur), n. 
One who sacrifices. 

Im-mor-al (im-m&r'al), a. Con- 
trary to honesty; wicked, dis- 
honest, vicious, depraved. 

*lM-MO-RAL-i-TY(im-m6-ral'leHe), 
n. Dishonesty, want of virtue,vice. 

Im-mor-tal (im-mdr'tal), a. Ex- 
empt from death ; imperishable. 

Im-mor-tal-i-ty ( x im-m6r-tal'le- 
He), n. Exemption from death ; 
immortal existence ; perpetuity. 
[30-24.] [342-13.] 

lM-MOR-TAL-I-ZA-TION(im^m5r-tal- 

&-za'shun), n. The act of im- 
mortalizing. 

Im-mor-tal-ize (lm-mdr'tarize), 
v. t. To make immortal; to 
exempt from death. 

Im-mor'talVzing, p. prs. 

Im-mor-tal-ly (im-mor't&Pl&), ad. 
With exemption from death; 
without end. 

*Im-mov-a-bil-i-ty (lm N moSv-a- 
bll'16'te), n. Steadfastness. 

Im-mov-a-ble (lm-m66v , a v bl), a. 
Incapable of being moved ; firm. 

*Im-mov-a-ble-ness (lin-moSv'a- 
v bl-nes), n. State of being im- 
movable. 

Im-mov-a-bly (im-mSSv'a^ble), ad. 
In a state not to be shaken; 
with firmness. 

Im-mu-ni-ty (im-mu'neH&), n. Ex- 
emption from duty, tax, or obli- 
gation; privilege. 

*Im-mu' nifties, n. pi. 

Im-mure (lui-mure'), v. t To en- 
close within walls; to confine 
closely. [249-1.] 

*Im-mu'ring, p. prs. 



Im-mu-ta-bil-i-ty (im^mu-ta-biP- 
le x te), n. Invariableness, ex- 
emption from change. 

*Im-mu-ta-ble (im-muWbl), a. 
Unchangeable, invariable. f 

Im-mu-ta-ble-ness (Im-muWbl- 
ne's), n. Unchangeableness. 

Im-mu-ta-bly (im-mu'ta x ble), ad. 
Unalterably, unchangeably, in- 
variably. [240-15.] 

2 Imp, n. A son ; a puny devil : — 
v. t., to lengthen ; to graft. 

*Im-pact (im-pakf), v. t. To 
drive close. 

Im-pact (Im'pakt), n. Action of 
one body on another; impression. 

Im-pair (lin-pare'), v. t. To di- 
minish ; to injure; to make 
worse. [257-17.] 

*Im-pair-ment (mi-pare'ment), n. 
Diminution ; injury. 

Im-pale. See empale. 

*Im-pal-pa-bil-i-ty (lm r pal-pa- 
bil'leHe), n. State of being im- 
palpable. 

Im-pal-pa-ble (Im-pal'pa^bl), a. 
Not to be perceived by touch. 

Im-pa-na-tion (lui-pa-na/shun), n. 
The supposed union of Christ's 
body with the sacramental bread. 

Im-pan'el. See empanel. 

*lM-PAR-A-DiSE(lm-par'a v dise),v.£. 
To put in a state resembling 
Paradise ; to make happy. 

Im-par'a^dis-ing, p. prs. 

*Im-par-i-ty (im-par'eHe), n. In- 
equality, disproportion. 

Im-park (im-park'), v. t. To en- 
close in, or for, a park. 

Im-part (Im-parf), v. t. To dis- 
close: to grant; to reveal; to 
communicate. [38.] 

Im-par-tial (im-par'shal), a. Free 
from bias ; equitable, just. 

*Im-par-ti-al-i-ty (lni v par-sh&- 
al'leHe), n. Equity, justice. 
[100-35.] 

Im-par-tial-ly (im-par'shaH^), 
ad. Equitably ; without regard 
to party or interest. [335-8.] 



*Im-part-i-ble (im-part'e x bl), a. 
Communicable; inseparable. 

Im-part-ment (im-part'ment), n. 
The act of communicating ; dis- 
closure. 

*Im-pas-sa-ble (im-pas'sa^bl), a. 
Not to be passed ; impenetrable. 

*Im-pas-si-bil-i-ty (lm v pas-se- 
bll'l^t^), n. Exemption from 
passion or suffering. 

*Im-pas-si-ble (im-pas'se^bl), «. 
Exempt from pain ; incapable of 
passion. 

Im-pas-sion (im-pash'un), v. t. To 
affect strongly. 

Im-pas-sion-ate (lm-pash'un v ate), 
v. t. To impassion. 

Im-pas'sion\l-ting, p. prs. 

* Im-pas-sion-ate (im-pash'unlt), 
a. Strongly affected ; free from 
feeling or passion. 

Im-pas-sive (im-pas'siv), a. Not 
susceptible of suffering. 

Im-paste (lm-paste'), v. t. To 
make into a paste ; to knead. 

Im-past'ing, p. prs. 

-Im-pa-tience (im-pa'sh^nse), n. 
Rage under suffering; vehem- 
ence of temper; eagerness. [317.] 

Im-pa-tient (Im-pa'shent), a. Not 
able to endure; ardently desi- 
rous ; hasty ; furious with pain. 
(ap.p.— at, for.) [122-25.] [282.] 

Im-pa-tient-ly (Im-pa'shenOle), 
ad. Passionately; eagerly. 

*Im-pawn (im-pawn'), v. t. To 
pledge ; to pawn. 

Im-peach (lm-peetsh'), v. t. [prs. 
t. 3, impeaches.] To accuse by 
public authority ; to indict ; to 
censure. 

*Im-peach-a-ble (im-peetsh'a^bl), 
a. Accusable, chargeable. 

Im-peach-ment (lm-peetsh'm§nt), 
n. Public accusation; act of 
impeaching. 

Im-pearl (lm-perl'), v. t. To dec- 
orate with pearls. [21S.] 

Im-pec-ca-bil-i-ty (im v p£k-ka- 
birie v te), n. Exemption from sin. 
255 



IMP 



IMP 

Fate, far, fill, fat — me, met — pine, pin — n&, mdve, 



IMP 



*Im-pec-ca-ble (Im-pSk'k^bl), a. 

Exempt from possibility of sin ; 

sinless; infallible, perfect. 
Im-pede (lm-p6de'),-i?.«. To delay; 

to hinder; to obstruct. [112-16.] 
*Im-pe'ping, p. prs. 
*Im-ped-i-ment (im-pe , d'e x me : nt), 

n. Obstacle, hinderance, ob- 
struction. [248-26.] 
Im-pel (Im-pll'), v. t. To drive 

on; to urge forward, press on; 

to incite ; to induce. [113-30.] 

[261-10.] 
*Im-pel'ling, p. prs. 
Im-pell'ed, p. prf. 
*Im-pel-lent (lm-p81'18nt), n. An 

impulsive power : — a., urging 

onward. 
Im-pend (im-pe'nd'), v. i. To be 

near ; to threaten ; to hang over. 

[51-14.] [362-4.] 
*Iii-pend-ence (lni-pSnd'Sns), | 
Im-pend-en-cy (iui-pe i nd'eVse), j 

n. A hanging over. 
Im-pend'en x ces, j , 
Im-pend'en x cies, J n ' & ' 
Im-pend-ent (im-pend'e'nt), a. 

Hanging over ; imminent. 
*Im-pen-e~tra-bil-i-ty (im x pen- 

e-tra-bil'le x te), n. The quality 

of not being penetrable. 
Im-pen-e-tra-ble (im-pen'eHra- 

bl), a. Not to be pierced; not 

to be moved or affected, (ap. p. 

—by, to.) 
*Im-pen-e-tra-bly (Im-peVeHra- 

ble), ad. In an impenetrable 

manner. 
#Im-pen-i-tence (im-peVeHense), 
lM-PEN-i-TEN-CY(im-p^n'e v t§n-se), 

n. Obduracy ; want of remorse 

for sin; hardness of heart. 
Im-pen-i-tent (im-peVeHe'nt), a. 

Obdurate, of a hard heart: — n., 

one who does not repent. 
Im-pen-i-tent-ly (im-peVe^nt- 

le), ad. Without repentance. 
#Im-per-a-tive (Im-per'a'tiv), a. 

Commanding ; expressive of 

command. 
2a6 



lM-PER-A-TiVE-LY(im-p§r / a x tiv-le), 
ad. In a commanding manner. 

*Im-per-cep-ti-ble (Im-pe'r-se'p'- 
te x bl), a. Not to be perceived; 
very small. [178-3.] 

Im-per-cep-ti-ble-ness (Im-peY 
s^p'te v bl-n§s), n. The quality of 
being imperceptible. 

Im-per-cep-ti-bly (Im-pe'r-s&p'- 
te x ble), ad. So as not to be per- 
ceived. 

Im-per-fect (im-peVfelit), a. Not 
complete, defective, not entire. 

Im-per-fec-tion (Im-pe'r-f&k'- 
shun), n. Defect, failure, fault, 
blemish. 

Im-per-fect-ly (im-peVfeWle), 
ad. Not completely ; not fully. 

*Im-per-fo-ra-ble (im-peVfoVa- 
bl),a. Incapable of being pierced. 

Im-per-for-ate (Im-perWrit), a. 
Not pierced. 

Im-pe-ri-al (lm-pe're x al), a. Be- 
longing to an emperor or mon- 
arch ; royal, regal. [61-30.] 

*Im-pe-ri-al-ist (im-pe're x al-ist), 
n. One who adheres to an 



emperor. 
*Im-per-il (Im-peVll), v. U To 

bring into danger. 
Im-per'iiAng, I 
*Im-per'il x ling, J &' P 
Im-per'il-ed, 1 /. 

*Im-per'ill-ed, J P' P •*' 
Im-pe-ri-ous (im-peWus), a. 

Domineering, haughty. [280-12.] 
Im-pe-ri-ous-ly (lm-pe're N us-le), 

ad. In an imperious manner. 
*Im-pe-ri-ous-ness (im-pe're v us- 

n£s), n. Authority; arrogance 

of command. 
lM-PER-iSH-A-BLE(im-peVish v a-bl) 

a. Not to be destroyed. 
*Im-per-ma-nence (im-per'ma- 

x nense), n. Want of duration. 
*Im-per-me-a-bil-i-ty (im x p£r- 

me-a-bil'leHe), n. The quality 

of being impermeable. 
Iif-PER-ME-A-BLE(lm-p§r'me x a-bl), 

a. Not penetrable by fluids. 



Im-per-son-al (lm-peVsun v al), a. 
Not varied according to person. 

*Im-per-son-al-i-ty (im'peY-sun- 
al'le x te), n. Want of personality. 

*Im-per-son-al-ly (Im-pSr'sdn- 
x al-le), ad. Without personality. 

Im-per-son-ate (lin-per'sun x ate), 
v. t. To assume the person of 
another ; to personify. 

Im-per'son x A-ting, p.2)rs. 

Im-per-son-a-tion (im N p^r-sun-a'- 
shun), n. The act of represent- 
ing things without life as persons. 

Im-per-spic-u-o us (Im-pe'r-spik'- 
ii x us), a. Wanting clearness. 

*Im-per-sua-si-ble flm-pgr-swa/- 
ze x bl), a. Not to be moved by 
persuasion. 

*Im-per-ti-nence (im-peVte- 

Wnse), n. Irrelevance; intru- 
sion ; sauciness ; rudeness. 

Im-per-ti-nen-cy (Im-peVte^ne'n- 
se), n. Impertinence. 

lM-PER-Ti-NENT(lm-p^r'te x n§nt),a. 
Intrusive; meddling; foolish; 
officious ; irrelevant [223-181 :— 
n., a meddler ; an intruder. 

iM-PER-TI-NENT-LY^m-peVteWnt- 

le), ad. Officiously, intrusively. 
*lM-PER-TUR-BA-BLE( v im-pe : r-tur'- 

ba x bl), a. Not to be disturbed. 
Im-per-tur-ba-tion (im N pe : r-tur- 

ba'shun), n. Calmness, freedom 

from agitation. 
*lM-PER-vi-A-BLE(im-peVve x a-bl), 

a. Impassable, impermeable. 
Im-per-vi-ous (im-per've N us), a. 

Impassable, impenetrable, (ap. 

p.— to.) 
Im-per-vi-ous-ly (im-peVve x us- 

le),ad.Impassably,iinpenetrably. 
j Im-per-vi-ous-ness (im-peVve- 

x us-n^s), n. The state of being 



*lM-PET-u-os-i-TY(im x pe 1 tsh-u-Ss / - 
e v te), n. Violence : vehemence, 
fury; rapidity. [72-34.] [291-3.] 

Im-pet-u-ous (im-petsh'u^us), a. 
Violent; vehement, passionate, 
hasty, furious. [183-25.] 



IMP 



IMP 

n5r, n&t— tube, tub, bull— 611- 



-p6und — thin, THis. 



IMP 



Im-pet-u-ous-ly (im-petsh'u v us- 
le), ad. Violently, vehemently. 

lM-PET-u-ous-NESS(lm-pe 1 tsh / u N us- 
nes), n. Violence, fury. 

Im-pe-tus (im'pe x tus), n. Violent 
effort, force of motion, impulse, f 

*Im'pe n tus-es, n. pi. 

*Im-pi-b-ty (im-pl'eHe), n. Irrev- 
erence to the Supreme Being ; 
ungodliness, infidelity ; an act of 
wickedness. 

Im-pinge (im-plnje'), v. i. To fall 
or strike against. 

*Im-pin'ging, p. prs. 

Im-pi-ous (Im'p^ds), a. Irreverent 
toward God; irreligious; pro- 
fane; ungodly. [224-10.] 

*Im-pi-ous-ly (im'pe x us-le), ad. 
Profanely, wickedly. 

Im-pi-ous-ness (im ; pe x us-nes), n. 
Contempt of G-od ; impiety. 

lM-PLA-CA-BiL-i-TY(im v pla-ka-bil / - 
le x t6), n. Determined malice; 
unappeasable enmity. 

Im-pla-ca-ble (im-pla'ka x bl), a. 
Not to be pacified; inexorable. 
[53-29.] 

lM-PLA-CA-BLE-NESS(lm-pla'ka N bl- 

nes), n. Implacability. 

Im-pla-ca-bly (im-pla'ka N ble), ad. 
With malice not to be appeased. 

Im-plant (im-plant')j v. t. To in- 
sert; to ingraft; to infuse. 

Im-plant-a-tion (lm-plant-a'- 
shun), n. The act of implanting. 

*Im-plead (im-pleed'), v. t. [im- 
pleaded oriMPLED — IMPLEADED 
or impled.] To sue at law. 

Im-ple-ment (im'ple A me , nt), n. A 
tool ; an instrument of manufac- 
ture; utensil. [98-36.] 

*Im-ple-tion (im-ple'shun), n. 
The act of filling; the state of 
being full. 

Im-plex (im'pleks), a. Intricate; 
of a complicated nature. 

Im-pli-cate (im'ple x kate), v. t. To 
include with ; to bring into con- 
nection with; to entangle. 

^Im'pli^ca-ting, p. prs. 
R 



lM-PLi-CA-TioN(lm-pl^-ka'shun),n. 
A tacit inference ; involution ; 
entanglement. 

*Im-pli-ca-tive (Im'ple^ka-tlv), a. 
Tending to implicate. 

Im-plic-it (Im-plis'sit), a. In- 
folded ; inferred ; tacitly com- 
prised ; entirely obedient. 

-Im-plic-it-ly (lm-plis'sit N le), ad. 
By inference ; unreservedly. 

*Im-plic-it-ness (im-plis'slt x nes), 
n. The state of being implicit. 

Im-plore (im-plir 7 ), v. t. To call 
upon in supplication ; to ask; to 
beg ; to entreat. [147-18.] 

Im-plor/ing, p. prs. 

Im-plo-rer (lm-pl6'rur), n. One 
who implores. 

Im-plum-ed (lm-plumd'), \ 

Im-pltj-mous (Im-plu'mus), J °" 
Having no feathers. 

Im-ply (im-pli'), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 
implies.] To infold; to involve 
or comprise; to include. [251-11.] 

*lM-PLr / ED, p. prf. 

*Im-pli-ed-ly (im-pli'ed v le), ad. 
By implication. 

Im-poi-son (im-pSe'zn), v. U To 
poison. 

*Im-pol-i-cy (lm-pSl'e r se), n. In- 
expedience. 

Im-po-lite plm-p6-lite')> «• Rude, 
unpolished. 

Im-po-lite-ness (^im-po-lite'nes), 
n. Want of politeness ; incivility. 

*Im-pol-i-tic (im-pol'leHik), a. 
Imprudent, indiscreet, not wise. 

Im-pon-der-a-bil-i-ty (im x p6n- 
dur-a-bil'l^te),M. Want of weight. 

Im-pon-der-a-ble (lm-p6n'dur v a- 
bl),a.Destitute of sensible weight. 

*Im-pon-der-ous (im-p6n'dur x us), 
a. Void of perceptible weight. 

Im-po-ros-i-ty (im-p6-r6s'se N te), n. 
Compactness, closeness. 

Im-po-rous (lin-p6'rus), a. Free 
from pores, compact. 

Im-port (im'p6rt), n. Importance 
tendency; meaning; a thing im- 
ported. [151-27.] [365-10.1 
22* 



Im-port (lm-p6rf), v. t. To bring 
into a country from abroad; to 
infer ; to imply ; to signify. 

Im-port-a-ble (lm-p6rt'aH>l), a. 
Capable of being imported. 

Im-por-tance (im-p6r'tanse), n. 
Matter ; urgency ; consequence ; 
moment. [213.] 
Im-por-tant (lm-p6r ; tant), a. Mo* 
mentous,weighty,urgent. [289-3.] 

Im-por-tant-ly (im-p6r'tant x le),. 
ad. With importance ; forcibly. 

Im-port-a-tion ( N im-pdrt-a'shrm), 
n. The act or practice of import- 
ing; goods imported. 

Im-port-er (im-p6rt'ur), n. One 
who imports goods. 

Im-por-tu-nate (im-p6r'tshu^nlt), 
a. Incessant in solicitation. 

Im-por-tu-nate-ly (im-p6r'tshu- 
x nit-le), ad. With incessant so- 
licitation. 

Im-por-tune ( x lm-p6r-tune / ), v. t. 
To tease; to harass; to solicit 
earnestly. 

v Im-por-tu'ning, p. prs. 

lM-POR-TU-Ni-TY( v im-p6r-tu / n^ > te), 
n. Incessant solicitation, urgency. 

*'Im-por-tu 'nifties, n . pi. 

*Im-pos-A-ble (lm-p6z'a^bl), a. 
Capable of being imposed. 

Im-pose (lin-pdze'), v. t. To lay 
on; to enjoin as a duty; to de- 
ceive; to delude (ap. p. — on, 
upon) ; in Printing, to arrange 
and wedge up the pages of a 
sheet for the press. [263.] 

Im-po'sing, p.pr8.: — a., command- 
ing, impressive : — n., the act of 
one who imposes. 

Im-pos-er (lm-p6z / ur), n. One who 
imposes. 

Im-pos-ing-ly (Im-poz'ing^le), ad. 
In an imposing manner. 

Im-po-si-tion ( v lm-p6-zish'un), n. 
Something laid on, as a tax, &c; 
cheat, imposture. 

Im-pos-si-ble (lm-p6s'se v bl), a. 
Not to be done; not possible. 
[149-1.] 

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IMP IMP 

Fate, far, fall, fat — m£, met — pine, pin — n&, m6ve, 



IMP 



Im-pos-si-bil-i-ty (im x p&s-se-biF 

le x te), n. Impracticability; that 

which cannot be done. 
^ImVos-si-bilV ties, n. pi. 
*Im-post (Im'pdst), n. A duty on 

imports. 
Im-post-hu-mate (Im-pSst'hu- 

x mate), v. i. To form an abscess. 
*Im-post'hu v ma-ting, p. prs. 
Im-post-hume (im-p&st'hume), n. 

An abscess. 
*Im-pos-tor (im-p&s'tur), n. One 

who cheats ; a deceiver. [83-16.] 
*Im-pos-ture (im-p6s'tshur), n. 

Cheat, fraud, delusion. 
Im-po-tence (!m / p6 x t^nse), ) 
Im-po-ten-cy (Im'pftHen-se), J 

Want of power,inability,weakness. 
Im-po-tent (im'p6HSnt), a. Weak, 

feeble, wanting power. [260-16.] 
Im-po-tent-ly (im , p6 N t§nt-l^), ad. 

Without power. 
Im-pound (im-pdund'), v. t. To 

enclose as in a pound ; to shut 

in ; to restrain. 
*Im-pov-er-ish (Im-p&v'urlsh), 

v. t. To make poor; to exhaust 

fertility. 
Im-poy-er-ish-ment (im-p&v'ur- 

Ish-inent), n. The state of being 

reduced to poverty ; exhaustion. 
Im-prac-ti-ca-bil-i-ty (im^prak- 

te-ka-bil'le^), n. Impractica- 

bleness, impossibility. 
#Im-prac-ti-ca-ble-ness (im- 

prak'teka-brne's), n. Impossi- 
bility. 
lM-PRAc-Ti-cA-BLE(im-prak , te N ka- 

bl), a. Impossible ; not to be 

performed; un tractable. [2 5 7-22.] 
Im-pre-cate (lm'pre v kate), v. t. 

To invoke or call for evil. 
*Im'pre v ca-ting, p. prs. 
Im-pre-ca-tion (lin-pre-ka'shun), 

n. A curse; a prayer by which 

evil is invoked ; execration. 
*Im-pre-ca-tor-y (Im'pre^ka-tur- 

v re), a. Containing wishes for evil. 
lM-PRE-cis-iON(lm-pre-slzh'un),n. 

Want of accuracy. 
258 



Im-preg-na-ble (im-pr^g'na'bl), a. 
Not to be stormed; unmoved. 

Im-preg-nate (im-preg / nate), v. t. 
To make prolific; to fill; to 
saturate. 

Im-p reg 'naming, p. prs. 

Im-preg-na-tion ( x im-preg-na' 
shun), n. The act of impregnating. 

lM-PRESS(im'pre : s), n. Stamp ; act of 
forcing into service ; mark, device. 

*Im'press x es, n. pi. 

Im-press (lm-prey), v. t. [prs. t. 
3, impresses.] To print by 
pressure; to stamp; to force into 
service; to fix deep; to enforce. 
[64-8.] 

Im-press-i-bil-i-ty (Im^pres-se- 
bil'le x te), n. The state of being 
impressible. 

Im-pres-sion (lm-pre : sh'un), n. A 
mark made by pressure ; image 
fixed in the mind ; influence ; 
edition; an imperfect remem- 
brance. [70-7.] [214-11.] 

*Im-press-i-ble (im-preyse v bl), a. 
Capable of being impressed, f 

Im-press-ive (im-pres'siv), a. Pro- 
ducing effect or impression. [66-2.] 

Im-pres-sive-ly (im-preVsiv x le), 
ad. In an impressive manner. 

Im-press-ive-ness (im-preVslv- 
x nes), n. The quality of being 
impressive. 

Im-press-ment (Im-preVment), n. 
The act of forcing men into pub- 
lic service. 

Im-pres-sure (lm-pre ! sh'ur), n. 
The mark made by pressure; 
dint; impression. 

*Im-pri-ma-tur flm-pri-ma'tur), 
n. License to print. 

Im-print (im-print'), v. t. To mark 
upon a substance by pressure ; to 
fix on the mind. [147-24.] 

Im-print (im'prlnt), n. The desig- 
nation of the publisher's name, 
place of business, &o. in the title 
of a book. 

Im-pris-on (im-priz'zn), v. t. To 
shut up; to confine in a prison. 



lM-PRis-ON-MENT(ina-priz'zn y ine"nt) 
n. Confinement in prison. 

lM-PR0B-A-BiL-i-TY(lm x pr6b-a-bil'- 
le y te), n. Unlikelihood. 

Im x prob-a-bii/i x ties, n. pi. 

Im-prob-a-ble (iui-pr&b'aNbl), a. 
Not likely to be true. 

Im-prob-a-bly (im-pr&b'a x ble), ad. 
Without likelihood. 

Im-prob-i-ty (itn-pr&b'e^te), n. 
Want of "honesty. 

*Im-promp-tu (im-pr6mp , tu), n. 
An extemporaneous composition : 
— a.,unpremeditated : — ad, with- 
out study. 

Im-prop-er (im-pr6p'ur), a. Unfit; 
not proper; unsuitable. 

Im-prop-er-ly (iin-pr&p'ur^le), ad. 
Not fitly ; unsuitably. 

*Im-pro-pri-ate (im-pr6'pre A ate), 
v. t. To convert to private use; 
to put the profits of church prop- 
erty into the hands of laymen. 

Im-pro'pri x a-ting, p. prs. 

Im-pro-pri-e-ty ( v im-pr6-pri'e v te), 
n. Unfitness; inaccuracy of 
language. 

* N lM-PRO-PRrVTIES, n. pi. 

*Im-prov-a-ble (iiu-pr66v'a'bl), a. 
Capable of improvement. 

Im-prov>e (im-pr66v'), v. t. To 
make better; to make good use 
of: — v. i.> to grow better; to rise 
in price. 

Im-pro'ving, p. prs. 

lM-PR0VE-MENT(iui-prS6v'me : nt),B. 
Advancement in excellence, act of 
improving; melioration. [276-8.] 

*Im-prov-i-dence (im-pr6v'e- 
dense), n. Want of forethought. 

Im-prov-i-dent (im-pr6v / eM4nt), 
a. Wanting forecast, careless. 

Im-prov-i-dent-ly (iin-pr6v'e- 
Ment-le), ad. Without forethought. 

Im-prov-i sate (im-pr6v'e x sate), I 

*Im-pro-vise (lin-pro'veez'j, ) 
v. t. or v. i. To compose or sing 
extemporaneously. 

Im-prov^sa-ting, ) 
: \Lm-pro-vi'sing, J P'P r8 ' 



IMP 



nSr, n&t- 



INA 

-tube, tub, bull— 611- 



-p5und — thin, this. 



INA 



Im-prov-i-sa-tion (lm N pr&v-&-sa'- 
shun), n. The art or act of com- 
posing extemporaneously. 

*Im-prov-i-sa-to-re ) (Im'prSv-e- 

Im-prov-vi-sa-to-re j sa-to're),n. 
A man who improvises. 

#Im-prov-i-sa-tri-ce \ (lm x pr6v- 

Im-prov-yi-sa-tri-ce j e-sa-tre'- 
tsh a), n. A female who improvises. 

Im-pro-vise. See improvisate. 

Im-pru-dence (im-pr66 r dense), n. 
Want of prudence, indiscretion. 

Im-pru-dent (im-pr&6'dent), a. In- 
judicious, indiscreet. [283-17.] 

Im-pru-dent-ly (im-pr66'dent v le), 
ad. Injudiciously, indiscreetly. 

Im-pu-dence (im'puMense), n. 
Shamelessness, immodesty; sau- 
ciness. [220-17.] 

Im-pu-dent (lm'pu x de : nt), a. Want- 
ing modesty, shameless. 

Im-pu-dent-ly (im'puMent-le), ad. 
Shamelessly ; saucily. 

*Im-pugn (lm-pune'), v. t. To 
attack; to assault by argument. 

lM-puG~NA-TiON( v im-pug-na'shun), 
n. Opposition, resistance. 

Im-pugn-er (im-pune'iir), ». One 
who attacks or invades. 

*Im-pu-is-sance (im-pu'is x sanse or 
Im-pu-is'sanse), n. Impotence, 
weakness. 

Im-pulse (im'pulse), n. Communi- 
cated force ; influence upon the 
mind ; impression. [82-18.] 
[368-7.] 

Im-pul-sion (irn-pul'shun), n. The 
act of impelling ; impulse. 

Im-pul-sive (im-puTslv), a. Hav- 
ing power to impel; acting by 
impulse. 

Im-pul-sive-ly (im-pul'slvHe), ad. 
By impulse. 

Jm-pu-ni-ty (im-pu'ne v te), n. Ex- 
emption from punishment; free- 
dom from harm. 

Im-pure (im-pure'), a. Unholy, 
feculent, foul; unchaste. 

Im-pure-ly (Im-pure'le), ad. In 
an impure manner. 



Im-pure-ness (lm-pure'n^s), | 
Im-pu-ri-ty (im-pu're N te), J 
Want of purity; want of chas- 
tity ; corrupt language. 
Im-pu'ri x ties, 11. pi. 
Im-pur-ple (im-pur'pl), v. t. To 

make purple. 
Im-pur'pling, p. prs. 
*Im-ptj-ta-ble (im-pu'taNbl), a. 

Chargeable, accusable. 
Im-pu-ta-ble-ness (im-pu'ta^bl- 
nes), n. The state of being im- 
putable. 
Im-ptj-ta-tion ( x im-pu-ta / shun), n. 

Censure ; reflection. 
*Im-pu-ta-tive (im-pu'ta'tiv), a. 

Capable of being imputed. 
Im-pu-ta-tive-ly (im-pu'ta x tiv- 

le), ad. By imputation. 
Im-pute (Im-pute'), v. t. To charge 

upon ; to attribute. [283.] 
Im-pu'ting, p. prs. 
*Im-pu-tres-ci-ble (Im-pu-tres'- 
se v bl), a. Incapable of corruption. 
In (in), prp. Noting the place 
where a thing is present; en- 
closed by : — ad., within some 
place ; not out : — see into. 
70^ In, and the forms it as- 
sumes, ig, il, im, ir, prefixed 
to adjectives, mean not; as, 
infinite, ignoble, illegal, im- 
prudent: prefixed to verbs 
they mean in or into, on or 
upon; as, incise, illuminate, 
impose. See tjn. 

In, prefixed to nouns, some- 
times becomes a formative ad- 
jective with the sense of inte- 
rior ; as, inland. In such in- 
stances, it contrasts with the 
adjective out, and is compared 
thus; po8. in; comp. inner.; 

Sup. INMOST Or INNERMOST. 

In-a-bil-i-ty ( x in-a-blFle v te), n. 

Impotence. 
x In-a-bii/i x ties, n. pi. 
In-ac-ces-si-bil-i-ty (^in-ak^ses- 

se-biFle'te), n. The state of being 

inaccessible. 



*In-ac-ces-si-ble (In-ak-seVse- 
v bl), a. Not to be approached 
or influenced. [37-25.] [301-12.] 
(ap. p. — to.) 

In-ac-ces-si-bly (In-ak-seVse- 
x ble), ad. So as not to be ap- 
proached. 

*In-ac-cu-ra-cy (in-ak'kuYa-se), 
n. Want of exactness, error. 

In-ac'cu^ra-cies, n. pi. 

In-ac-CU-rate (in-ak'ku r rlt), a. 
Not exact or accurate ; incorrect. 

In-ac-cu-rate-ly (in-ak'kuMt- 
le), ad. Incorrectly. 

In-ac-tion (in-ak'shim), n. Cessa- 
tion from labor, idleness. 

In-ac-tive (in-ak'tiv), «. Indolent, 
sluggish. 

In-ac-tive-ly (in-ak'tiv^le), ad. 
Idly, sluggishly. 

In-ac-tiv-i-ty (In-ak-tiv'veHe), n. 
Idleness, want of activity. 

*In-ad-e-qua-cy (in-ad'e'kwa-se), 
n. Insufiiciency. [240-17.] 

In-ad-e-quate (in-ad'e^kwit), a. 
Insuflicient, defective. 

In-ad-e-quate-ly (in-ad'e v kwit- 
\h),ad. Defectively, insufficiently. 

In-ad-e-quate-ness ( v in-ad'e- 
x kwit-nes), n. The state of be- 
ing inadequate. 

In-ad-mis-si-bil-i-ty (In-ad^mis- 
se-bil'leHe), n. W^ant of admis- 
sibility. 

*In-ad-mis-si-ble ( x in-ad-mis'se- 
x bl), a. Not proper to be ad- 
mitted. 

In-ad-ver-tence ( x in-ad-ver'- 
tense), n. Inadvertency. 

*In-ad-ver-ten-cy ( v m-ad-veV- 
ten^se), n. Carelessness, negli- 
gence, inattention. [239-26.] 

x In-ad-ver'ten x Cies, n. pi. 

In-ad-ver-tent (^in-ad-ver'tent), 
a. Careless. 

In-ap-ver-tent-ly ( x in-ad-veV- 
tentHe), ad. Carelessly, negli- 
gently. 

*lN-AL-iEN-A-BLE(in-ale'yeVa-bl), 
a. Incapable of being alienated. 
2j9 



INA 



INC 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me, met — pine, pin — n&, move, 



INC 



In-al-ien-a-ble-ness (in-ale'ye'n 
x a-bl v n£s), n. State or quality of 
being inalienable. 

iN-AL-iEN-A-BLY^n-ale'yeVa-ble) 
ad. So as to be inalienable. 

*In-am-o-ra-ta (ln N am-6-ra/ta or 
in^am-d-ra'ta), n. A female 
in love. 

#In-am-o-ra-to (ln x am-6-ra't6 or 
ln v am-6-ra't6), n. A lover. 

In-ane (in-ane'), a. Empty, void. 

In-an-i-mate (in-an'e y mlt), ■) 

In-an-i-ma-ted (ln-an'e N m&-t3d), j 
a. Void of life ; without anima- 
tion. [123-26.] 

*In-a-ni-tion ( N in-a-nlsb/un), n. 
Emptiness of body ; exhaustion 
from hunger. 

In-an-i-ty (in-an'e x te), n. Empti- 
ness, vanity. 

#In-an'i x ties, n. pi. 

*In-ap-pe-ten-cy (in-ap'peHe'n- 
se), n. Want of appetite. 

*In-ap-pli-ca-bil-i-ty (ln x ap-ple- 
ka-bil'le'te), n. Unfitness. 

lN-AP-PLi-CA-BLE(ln-ap / ple x ka-bl), 
a. Not to be put to a peculiar use. 

In-ap-pli-ca-tion (in N ap-ple-ka'- 
shiin), n. Indolence, negligence. 

*In-ap-pre-ci-a-ble (In-ap-pre'- 
she x a-bl), a. Not to be esti- 
mated or valued. 

In-ap-pro-pri-ate ( v in-ap-pr6'- 
pre v it), a. Unsuitable. , 

In-apt (ln-apf), a. Unfit. 

In-ap-ti-tude (ln-ap'te x tude), ] 

In-apt-ness (in-apt'ne's), J n ' 

Unfitness. 

In-arch (ln-artsh'), v. t. [prs. t. 
3, inarches.] To ingraft with- 
out separating the shoot from its 
parent tree. 

In-ar-tic-u-late (ln-ar-tlk'u 
lit), a. Not uttered with dis- 
tinctness. 

In-ar-tic-u-late -ly ( x in-ar-tlk'u- 
Hit-le), ad. Not distinctly. 

In-ar-tic-u-la-tion (ln-ar x tik-u 
la'shun), n. Indistinctness of 
utterance. 
260 



In-ar-ti-fi-cial (in v ar-t£-flsh'al), 

a. Artless, natural. 
*In-ar-ti-fi-cial-ly (in r ar-te- 

flsh'aHe), ad. Without art. 
In-as-much (^In-az-mtUsh'), ad. 

Seeing that; since, {cor. c. — as.) 
In-at-ten-tion ( x in-at-teVshun), n. 

Disregard, negligence, neglect. 
In-At-ten-tive fin-at-ten'tiv), a. 

Careless, negligent. 
In-at-ten-tive-ly ( x ln-at-ten'tiv- 

x le), ad. Without attention. 
In-au-di-ble (ln-aw'de x bl), a. Not 

to be heard. 
In-au-di-bly (in-aw'de^ble), ad. 

So as not to be heard. 
In-au-gu-ral (in-aw'guVal), a. 

Relating to or pronounced at an 

inauguration : — n., an address at 

an inauguration.f 
In-au-gu-rate (In-aw'guVate), 

v. t. To consecrate ; to invest 

with office ; to induct. 
In-au'gu v ra-ting, p. prs. 
*In-au-gu-ra-tion (ln'aw-gu-ra'- 

shun), n. Installation with cere- 
mony ; investiture with office. 
In-au-gu-ra-tor-y (In-aw'gu-ra- 

x tur-re), a. Relating to, or suit- 
ing, inauguration. 
*In-au-ra-tion ( x ln-aw-ra'shun), 

n. The act of gilding. 
*In-au-spi-cious ( x in-aw-splsh'- 

us), a. Unlucky, unfavorable. 
In-au-spi-cious-ly fin-aw-splsh'- 

tls x le), ad. Unfavorably, with 

bad omens. 
In-born (in'bSrn), a. Implanted 

by nature ; innate. 
In-breathe (in-breerHe'), v. t. To 

infuse by breathing. 
In-breath'ing, p. prs. 
In-breed (in-brled'), v. t. [inbred 

— inbred.] To produce within. 
*In-ca (In'ka), n. The title of a 

king or prince of Peru before its 

conquest by Spain. 
In-cage. See encage. 
lN-CAL-cu-LA-BLE(ln-kal'ku x la-bl) 

a. Not to be calculated. 



*In-ca-les-cence ( r in-ka-leV- 
se'nse), n. The state of growing 
warm ,• incipient heat. 

*In-can-des-cence ( x ln-kan-deV- 
se'nse), n. A white, glowing heat. 

iN-CAN-DES-CENTfin-kan-deVsSnt) 
a. White or glowing with heat. 

In-can-ta-tion ( v ln-kan-ta'shun), 
n. Enchantment. 

In-ca-pa-bil-i-ty (in^ka-pa-blPte- 
He), n. Natural inability, legal 
disqualification. 

In-ca-pa-ble (in-ka'pa v bl), a. Un- 
able; disqualified, unfit. [192-5.] 
(ap.p. — of.) 

In-ca-pa-ble-ness (in-ka'pa^bl- 
ne's), n. Incapability. 

^In-ca-pac-i-tate ( N ln-ka-pas'se- 
Hate), v. t. To disable; to dis- 
qualify ; to weaken. [232-17.] 

^N-CA-PAc'lVA-TING, p. prs. 

lN-CA-PAC-i-TA-TiON('in-kaYas-s^- 
ta'shun), n. Disqualification. 

In-ca-pac-i-ty (In-ka-pas'se^te), 
n. Want of capacity, inability. 

*In-car-cer-ate (In-kar'seVate), 
v. t. To imprison. 

In-car'cer v a-ting, p. prs. 

In-car-cer-a-tion (in^kar-ser-a/- 
shun), n. Imprisonment. 

In-car-na-dine (In-kar'naMlne), 
v. t. To dye red. 

In-car'na^di-ning, p. prs. 

*In-car-nate (in-kar'nit), a. Em- 
bodied in, or clothed with, flesh. 

In-car-na-tion fin-kar-na'shun), 
n. The act of assuming body or 
flesh ; the assumption of a human 
body by Jesus Christ. [33.] 

In-car-na-tive (in-kar'na N tiv), a. 
Generating flesh : — n., a medi- 
cine which produces flesh. 

In-case (in-kase'), v. t. To en- 
close in a case: — often written 
encase. 

In-ca'sing, p. prs. 

In-cau-tion (In-kaw'shun), n. 
Heedlessness, unwariness. 

In-cau-tious (in-kaw'shus), a. 
Unwary, negligent, heedless. 



INC 



nftr, nSt- 



INC 

-tube, tdb, billl— 611- 



-p6dnd — thin, this. 



INC 



In-cau-tious-ly (in-kaw'shusle), 
ad. Unwarily, heedlessly. 

In-cau-tious-ness (In-kaw'shus- 
Ws), n. Heedlessness. 

In-ca-va-tion ( v ln-ka-va'shun), n. 
The act of making hollow; a 
hollow. 

In-cen-di-a-rism (ln-s§n'de v a- 
rizm), n. The act of firing 
buildings. 

In-cen-di-a-ry (in-sSn'de^a-re), n. 
One who sets houses or towns on 
fire ; one who excites faction 
[338-4] : — a., relating to incen- 
diarism ; exciting strife. 

*In-cen'di'a-ries, n. pi. 

*In-cense (in'sense), n. Perfume 
exhaled by fire; the materials 
used in making perfume [117] : 
— v. t\, to perfume with incense. 

*In'cen^sing, p. prs, 

*In-cense (in-s^nse'), v. t. To in- 
flame to anger ; to enrage. 

#In-cen'sing, p. prs. 

In-cense-ment (In-sense'me'nt), n. 
Rage, irritation. 

*In-cen-sive (in-s£n'slv),a. Tend- 
ing to incense. 

In-cen-sor-y. See censer. 

In-cen-tive (in-seVtlv), n. In- 
citement, motive, spur (up. p. — 
to) : — a., inciting, encouraging. 

*In-cep-tion (in-sep'shun), n. A 
beginning, first attempt. 

In-cep-tive (in-sep'tlv), a. No- 
ting a beginning, commencing. 

*In-ce-ra-tion (in-se-ra'shun), n. 
The act of covering with wax. 

*In-cer-ti-tude (In-seVteHMe), n. 
Uncertainty 7 , doubtfulness. 

*In-ces-san-cy (in-seVsan x se), n. 
The state of being incessant. 

*In-ces-sant (In-seVsant), a. Un- 
ceasing, continual. [159-5.] 
[317-4.] 

lN-cES-SANT-LY(!n-ses'sant > l^),a(i. 
Without intermission, continu- 
ally. [72-23.] [179-28.] 

In-cest (in'sest), n. Cohabitation 
of relatives. 



In-ces-tu-ous (In-ses'tshu^us), a. 
Guilty of incest. 

Inch (Insh), n. The 12th part of 
a lineal foot ; the 144th part of 
a superficial foot ; the 1728th 
part of a solid foot; a small 
quantity. 

Inch'es, n. pi. 

Inch-meal (insh'meel),?i. Apiece 
an inch long; a fragment. 

*In-cho-ate (ing'k61t), a. Begun. 

In-cho-a-tion ( x ing-k6-a'shun), n. 
Beginning, inception. 

^In-cho-a-tive (in-k6'a x tlv oring / - 
k6-a x tiv), a. Noting beginning, 
inceptive. 

^In-ci-dence (in'seMense), } 

In-ci-den-cy (in'se'den-sl), J n ' 
Accident, casualty ; the direc- 
tion in which one body strikes 
another. 

In'ci x den-ces, J , 

In'ci^den-cies, J n ' P * 

In-ci-dent (in'seMe'nt), a. Ap- 
pertaining to ; liable to fall on ; 
casual [171-22] : — n., an occur- 
rence ; a casual event. [77-10.] 
[172-23.] 

In-ci-dent-al ( x ln-s£-de 1 nt , al), a. 
Casual, happening by chance. 

In-ci-dent-al-ly (ln-se-d£nt r al- 
N le), ad. Casually, without de- 
sign. [50-32.] 

*In-cin-er-ate (ln-sin'lr x ate), v. t. 
To burn to ashes. 

In-cin'er n a-ting, p. prs. 

*In-cip-i-en-cy (ln-sip r e^n-se), n. 
Commencement. 

In-cip-i-ent (lu-sip'e^nt), a. Com- 
mencing. 

In-cise (in-size'), *>• *• To cut in ; 
to carve ; to engrave. 

*In-ci'sing, p. prs. 

*In-cis-ion (in-sizh'tin), n. A cut. 

In-ci-sive (In-si'slv), a. Having 
the quality of cutting or dividing. 

*In-ci-sor (in-si'sdr), n. A cutter; 
a foretooth. 

*In-ci-so-ry (in-sl'surVe), a. In 
cisive, cutting. 



*In-cis-tjre (In-sizh'iir), n. A cut. 

*In-ci-tant (ln-si'tant), n. That 
which incites or stimulates. 

In-ci-ta-tion ( N in-se-ta/shun), n. 
Incentive, motive. 

In-cite (in-slte'), v. t. To rouse ; 
to stir up ; to excite. 

In-ci'ting, p. prs. 

In-cite-ment (in-site'ment), n. 
That which incites to act; mo- 
tive, incentive ; an impulse. 
[202-5.] 

In-ci-vil-i-ty (ln-se-vil'le\e), n. 
Want of courtesy, rudeness. 

* r lN-CI-VIL'l V TIES, 11. pi. 

*In-civ-ism (in-siv'izm), n. Want 
of patriotism. 

In-clasp (in-klasp'), v. t. To clasp. 

In-clem-en-cy (in-kleWeVse), n. 
Cruelty, severity, harshness. 

*In-clem'en x cies, n. pi. 

In-clem-ent (in-klem'ent), a. Un- 
merciful, harsh, severe. 

*In-cli-na-ble (in-kli'na^bl), a. 
Willing, disposed, leaning. 

In-cli-na-tion (In-kle-na'shun), 
n. A leaning ; a bending; dis- 
position of mind ; tendency to- 
ward a point; affection. [159-23.] f 

In-cline (in-kline'), v. i. To be 
disposed ; to bend[51-29] [357-3]: 
— v. t., to give a direction to ; to 
bend ; to incurvate : — n., regular 
ascent or descent. 

In-cli'ning, p. prs. 

In-close. See enclose. 

In-clo-sure. See enclosure. 

In-cltjde (ln-klude'), v. t. To 
enclose; to comprise; to com- 
prehend. 

In-clu'ding, p. prs. 

In-clu-sion (In-klu'zhun), n. The 
act of including. 

In-cltj-sive (In-klu'siv), a. En- 
closing; comprehending. 

In-clu-sive-ly (in-klu'sivle), ad. 
So as to include. 

In-cog (in-kSg'), 

In-cog-ni-to (In-kog'ne^to), j 
In disguise or concealment. 
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ad. 



INC 



INC 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me, mlt — pine, pin — n6, 



move, 



INC 



*In-cog-i-tan-cy (in-koj'eHan-se), 

n. Want of thought. 
In-cog-i-tant (ln-k6j'e x tant), 
In-cog-i-ta-tive (ln-k6j 'e x ta-tiv), 

a. Wanting the power of thought. 
In-co-he-rence (ln-k6-he'r^nse), 

n. Incoherency. 
*In-co-he-ren-cy ( x in-k6-he 7 re ! n- 

x se), n. Want of connection ; in- 
congruity. 
^In-co-he'ren^cies, n. pi. 
In-co-he-rent (ln-k6-he'rent), a. 

Inconsistent; without cohesion.f 
In-co-he-rent-ly ( x in-k6-he'rent- 

x le), ad. Inconsistently, loosely. 
In-com-bus-ti-bil-i-ty ( x in-k6m- 

x bus-te-bil'le x te), n. The quality 

of resisting fire. 
In-com-bus-ti-ble (In-k&m-bus'- 

te x bl), a. Resisting fire. 
In-com-bus-ti-ble-ness ( x ln-k6ni- 

bus r te N bl-n§s),w. Incombustibility. 
In-come (In'kum), n. Revenue; 

profit. [51-4.] 
In-com-men-su-ra-bil-i-ty fln- 

k6m x men-shu-ra-bll'le x te), n. The 

state of having no common 

measure. 
In-com-men-su-ra-ble fin-k&m- 

meVshuVa-bl), a. Having no 

common measure. 
In-com-men-su-rate ( x in-k&in- 

ineVshuVlt), a. Not admitting 

a common measure; not of equal 

extent; inadequate. 
In-com-mode ( x ln-k6m-mode'), v. t. 

To hinder or embarrass. 
'In-com-mo'ding, p. prs. 
In-com-mo-di-ous (In-kSni-mo'de- 
us), a. Inconvenient; vexatious. 
lN-coM-MO-Di-ous-LY( x in-k6m-m6 / - 

de x us-le), ad. Inconveniently. 
^•In-com-mo-di-ous-ness ( x ln-k6m- 

m6'de x us-n^s), n. Inconvenience. 
^In-com-mu-ni-ca-bil-i-ty ( x ln- 

k6m x mu-ne-ka-bll'le x te), n. State 

of being incommunicable. 
In-com-mu-ni-ca-ble ( x in-k&m- 

mu'ne'ka-bl), a. Not imparti 

ble ; not to be told. 
262 



#In-com-mu-ni-ca-ble-ness ( x in 
k6m-mu'ne x ka-bl x ne 4 s), n. In- 
communicability. 

In-com-mu-ni-ca-bly (In-kftm- 
nm'ne x ka-ble), ad. So as not to 
be imparted. 

In-com-mu-ni-ca-tive ( v ln-k&m- 
mu'ne x ka-tlv), a. Not commu- 
nicative; unsocial. 

*In-com-mu-ta-bil-i-ty . (^n-k&m- 
N mu-ta-bil'le x te), n. The state of 
being incommutable. 

In-com-mu-ta-ble ( x in-k6m-mu , - 
ta x bl), a. Incapable of change 
or exchange. 

In-com-pact ( x in-k6m-pakf), a. 
Not solid ; not cohering. 

^In-com-pa-ra-ble (In-kom'paVa- 
bl), a. Excellent beyond com- 
parison. 

In-com-pa-ra-bly (in-k&m'pa x ra- 
ble), ad. Beyond comparison. 

In-com-pas-sion-ate ( x in-k6m- 
pash'un x lt), a. Void of pity, cruel. 

In-com-pas-sion-ate-ly ( x ln-k&ra- 
pash'un x lt-le), ad. Unmercifully. 

*In-com-pat-i-bil-i-ty ( x in-k6m- 
x pat-e-bll'le x te), n. Inconsist- 
ency,irreconcilable disagreement. 

In-com-pat-i-ble ( x ln-k6m-pat'e- 
bl), a. Inconsistent; irreconci- 
lably opposed, (ap. p. — with.)f 

In-com-pat-i-bly ( x in-k6m-pat'e- 
x ble), ad. Inconsistently. 

lN-C0M-PE-TENCE(in-k6m r pe x t§nse) 
n. Incompetency. 

*lN-coM-PE-TEN-CY(ln-k6m'peH§n- 
se), n. Inability, insufficiency. 

In-com'pe x ten-cies, n. pi. 

In-com-pe-tent (ln-k6m r peHent), 
a. Not suitable, not adequate. 

In-com-pe-tent-ly (ln-k6m / pe- 
Hent-le), ad. Unsuitably; in- 
adequately. 

In-com-plete ( x in-k&m-plete'), a. 
Not perfect, not finished. 

lN-coM-PLETE-NESs( x ln-k6m-plete / - 
nSs), n. Imperfection. 

In-com-pli-ance ( x in-k&m-pll'- 
anse), n. Refusal of compliance, 



*In-COM-PRE-HEN-SI-BIL-I-TY (ln- 

x k&m-pre x hen-se-bil'le x te), n. In- 

comprehensibleness. 
In-com-pre-hen-si-ble-ness (In- 

x k6m-pre-hen , se x bl-ne's), n. In- 

conceivableness. 
In-com-pre-hen-si-ble (In^k&m- 

pre-hen'se x bl), a. Not to be 

conceived. [72-39.] 
In-com-pre-hen-si-bly (ln x kSm- 

pre-heVse^ble), ad. In a manner 

not to be conceived. 
*In-com-pres-si-bil-i-ty ( x ln- 

k6m x pr§s-se-bil / le x te), n. Inca- 
pacity for compression. 
In-com-pres-si-ble ( x ln-kSm- 

preVse x bl), a. Incapable of 

compression. 
*lN-coN-CEAL-A-BLE( x in-k6n-seeF- 

a x bl), a. Not to be kept secret. 
*lN-coN-CEiv-A-BLE( x !n-k&n-seev'- 

a x bl), a. Not to be conceived. 
In-con-ceiv-a-ble-ness ( x in-k6n- 

seev^bl-nes),^. State of being 

inconceivable. 
In-con-ceiv-a-bly ( x ln-k6n-seev / - 

a x ble), ad. Beyond compre- 
hension. 
*In-con-cin-ni-ty ( x in-k6n-sln'ne- 

x te), n. Want of proportion ; in- 

aptness. 
In-con-clu-sive ("in-k&n-khVslv), 

a. Not warranting a conclusion ; 

insufficient. 
In-con-cltj-sive-ly ( x in-k6n-klu'- 

siv x le), ad. Not conclusively. 
In-con-clu-sive-ness ( x ln-k6n- 

klu'slv^s), n. Want of con- 
vincing evidence. 
In-con-gru-ence (in-k&ng'gru- 

x £nse), n. Incongruity. 
In-con-gru-ent (in-kftng'gru^nt), 

a. Unsuitable, inconsistent. 
In-con-gru-i-ty ( x in-k6n-gru'e x te), 

n. Unsuitableness ; absurdity ; 

inconsistency. 
x In-con-gru'i x ties, n. pi. 
In-con-gru-ous (in-k6ng'gru x us), 

a. Unsuitable, not fitting, in- 
consistent. [140-37.] 






INC 



n6r, not- 



-tube, tub, bull — 611 — pMnd- 



-thin, this. 



INC 



In-con-grp-ous-ly (ln-k6ng / grti- 

N us-le), ad. Unsuitably. [264-15.] 
lN-C0N-SE-QUENT(ln-k6n / se v kwe , nt) 

a. Without just conclusion. 
*In-con-se-quen-tial (ln v k6n-se- 

kweVshal), a. Not following 

from the premises; of small 

moment. 
In-con-sip-er-a-ble (In-k&n-sid'- 

ur^a-bl), a. Unworthy of notice ; 

unimportant; insignificant. 
In-con-sip-er-a-ble-ness (^ln- 

k6n-sid'iir'a-brnes), n. Small 

importance. 
In-con-sip-er-ate (Hn-k&n-sld'ur- 

lt), a. Careless, thoughtless. 
In-con-sip-er-ate-ly ( v ln-k6n- 

sld'urlt-le), ad. Thoughtlessly. 

[151-17.] 
In-con-sip-er-ate-ness (In-k&n- 

sld / urlt-ne ; s), n. Inattention. 
In-con-sip-er-a-tion fln-k&n x sid- 

dr-a'shun), n. Want of thought, 

inattention. 
In-con-sist-ence fin-kon-sist'- 

£nse), n. Inconsistency. 
In-con-sist-en-cy (In-k&n-sist'e'n- 

x se), n. Disagreement; unsteadi- 
ness; absurdity; incongruity. 
^In-con-sist'en^ies, n. pi. 
In-con-sist-ent ( v in-k6n-sist'ent), 

a. Incompatible, incongruous, 

absurd, (ap. p. — with.) 
In-con-sist-ent-ly fln-k6n-slst'- 

ent x le), ad. Absurdly, not con- 
gruously. 
In-con-so-la-ble (In-k&n-s6'la- 

N bl), a. Not to be comforted; 

sorrowful, f 
In-con-so-la-bly (Itf£k6n-s6'la- 

x ble), ad.So as not to be comforted. 
*In-con-so-nance (In-k6n's6- 

x nanse), n. Disagreement; want 

of harmony ; contrariety. 
In-con-spic-u-ous ( r in-kon -splk'- 

iVus), a. Not perceptible. 
*In-con-stan-cy (In-k&n'stan^se), 

n. Unsteadiness. [112-18.] 
In-con-stant (in-k6n'stant), a. Not 

firm; variable, mutable. 



In-con-stant-ly (ln-k6n'stantHe), 

ad. Change ably. 
In-con-su-ma-ble (ln-k6n-su'ma- 

v bl), a. Not to be wasted. 

*Ix-CON-TEST-A-BLE(ln-k6n-test'- 

a x bl), a. Indisputable, certain. 

In-con-test-a-bly ( x !n-k6n-test'a- 
x ble), ad. Indisputably. [290-22.] 

lN-coN-TiG-u-ous( v in-k6n-tig'u'us) 
a. Not touching. 

In-con- ti-nence (in-k&n'te^nense), 
n. Incontinency. 

In-con-ti-nen-cy (ln-k6n'te^ne , n- 
se), n. Unchastity. 

In-con-ti-nent (in-k6n'te x nent), a. 
Unchaste, licentious : — n., one 
who is unchaste. 

lN-C0N-Ti-NENT-LY(in-k6n'te v nent- 
le),a(i.Not chastely; immediately. 

*In-con-trol-la-ble ( x in-k6n- 
tr61'la x bl), a. Not to be controlled. 

In-con-tro-vert-i-ble (ln N k6n- 
tro-vert'e^bl), a. Indisputable. 

*In-con-tro-vert-i-bly (ln v k6n- 
tri-v-lrt'^ble), ad. Indisputably. 

In-con- ve-ni-ence (1n-k6n-ve'ne- 
N ense), n. Unfitness ; disadvan- 
tage; difficulty. [240-10.] 

In-con-ve-ni-en-cy ( x ln-k6n-v£'- 
ne^en-se), n. Inconvenience. 

^In-con- ve'ni x en-cies, n. pi. 

In-con-ve-ni-ent ( v ln-k6n-ve 7 n£- 
N ent), a. Incommodious; inex- 
pedient; annoying. 

In-con-ve-ni-ent-ly ( x ln-k&n-ve'- 
ne x ent-le), ad. Incommodiously. 

* In-con- ve*r-sa-ble ( x in-k6n-veV- 
sa x bl), a. Unsocial, reserved. 

In-con- vert-i-bil-i-ty ( v in-k6n- 
Vert-e-biVleHe), n. Incapacity 
of change or exchange. 

*"In-con-vert-i-ble (^In-k&n-vSrt'- 
e v bl), a. Not transmutable. 

*In-con-vin-ci-ble (In-k&n-vln'- 
se x bl), a. Not to be convinced. 

In-cor-po-rate (in-kor'p6Yate), 
v. t. To form into a body or 
corporation; to unite; to asso- 
ciate (ap. p. — into) : — v. i. } to be 
united, (ap. p. — with.)f 



In-cor'po n ra-ting, p. }jrs. 
In-cor-po-rate (ln-kdr'p&*rit), «. 

Mixed, associated. f 
In-cor-po-ra-tion (In v k6r-p6-ra/- 

shiin), n. Union of divers in- 
gredients in one mass; formation 

of a body politic : association. 
lN-C0R-P0-RE-AL('ln-k6r-p6're'al), 

a. Not consisting of matter; 

immaterial. [227-4.] 
*In-cor-po-re-al-ly ( N in-k6r-po'- 

re v al-le), ad. Immaterially. 
*In-cor-po-re-i-ty (in N k6r-p6-re'- 

e r te), n. Immateriality. 
In-cor-rect ( x in-k6r-r£kf), a. Not 

exact, inaccurate. 
In-cor-rect-ly fln-kor-r-lkt'le), 

ad. Not accuratel} 7 , not exactly.* 
In-cor-rect-ness (In-kor-rekt'- 

nes), n. Inaccuracy. 
*In-cor-ri-gi-bil-i-ty (in^kor-re- 

je-bll'leHe), n. Incorrigibleness. 
In-cor-ri-gi-ble (in-kor'reje-bl ), 

a. Bad beyond correction; ir- 
recoverably depraved. 
*lN-C0R-Ri-Gi-BLE-NESs(in-k6r / re- 

x je-brnes),«. Hopeless depravity. 
lN-C0R-Ri-Gi-BLY(ln-k6r're x je-ble), 

ad. Beyond amendment. 
In-cor-rupt (ln-k6r-rupt'), a. 

Free from depravation ; honest. 
*In-cor-rupt-i-bil-i-ty (In-kSr- 

Vdpt-e-bil'leHe), n. Incapacity 

of decay or corruption. 
In-cor-rupt-i-ble (ln-k6r-rupt'e- 

^bl), a. Incapable of corruption. 

[342-4.] 
'^In-cor-rupt-i-ble-ness (In-k&r- 

rupt'e N bl-n^s),?i. Incorruptibility. 
In-cor-rup-tion (^in-k6r-rup'- 

shun), n. Incapacity of cor- 
ruption. 
In-cor-rupt-ness ( N ln-k6r-rupf- 

nes), n. Purity of mind or 

manners; honesty; freedom from 

decay. 
*In-cras-sate (In-kras'sate), *. t. 

To thicken : — v. i., to become 

dense. 
In-cras'sa n ting, p. prs. 

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IND 



Ix-cras-Sx1te (in-kras'sit), a. 

Thickened; fattened. 
lN-CRAS-SA-TiON( v ln-kras-sa'shun), 

n. The act of thickening. 
In-cras-sa-tive (ln-kras'sa v tiv), a. 

Having the quality of thickening. 
Ix-crease (in'kreese or In-kreese'), 

n. Augmentation ; produce ; 

accession. 
In-crease (ln-kreese'), v. i. To 

grow ; to advance : — v. t. f to en- 
large ; to make more or greater. 
In-creas'ing, p. prs. 
In-cre-ate ( N ln-kre-ate'), a. Not 

created. 
*lN-CRED-i-BiL-i-TY(ln x kred-6-bir- 

leHe), n. The quality of surpass- 
• ing belief; improbability. 
Ix x cred-i-bil'i x ties, n. pi. 
In-cred-i-ble (ln-kred'e N bl), a. 

Surpassing belief; improbable. 

[173-11.] [35-28.] 
*lN-cRED-i-BLE-NESs(ln-kred'e N bl- 

nes), n. Incredibility. 
In-cred-i-bly (ln-kred'e N ble), ad. 

In an incredible manner. [50-19.] 
In-cre-du-li-ty (ln-kre-du'le x te), 

n. Indisposition to believe. 
In-cred-u-lous (in-kred'juMs), a. 

Indisposed to believe. [151-8.] 
In-cred-u-lous-ness (in-kred'ju- 

Mus-n£s), n. Incredulity. 
Ix-cre-ment (in'kre N ment), n. 

Increase ; produce. 
In-cres-cent (in-kreVsdnt), a. 

Growing; increasing. 
Itf-CRUST (in-krdst'), v. t. To cover 

with a coat or crust. [287-22.] 
iN-CRUS-TA-TiON(ln-krus-ta'shun), 

n. An adherent covering. 
In-cu-bate (in'ku^bate), v. i. To 

sit upon eggs ; to hatch. 
In'cu v ba-ting, p. prs. 
In-cu-ba-tion ( x ln-ku-ba'shun), n. 

The act of sitting upon eggs, to 

hatch them. 
*In-cu-bus (in'ku^bus), ft. The 

nightmare; a demon. 
In t/ cu n bi, 
Ix'cu^bus-es, 
264 



[■ n. pi. 



In-cul-cate (In-kul'kate), v. t. To 
impress by frequent admonitions. 
[341.] (ap.p. — on, upon.) 

In-cul'caVing, p. prs. 

In-cul-ca-tion (ln-kul-ka'shun), 
n. The act of impressing by fre- 
quent admonitions. 

*In-cul-pa-ble (in-kul'pa v bl), a. 
Unblamable. 

In-cul-pate (In-kul'pate), v. t. To 
blame; to censure. 

In-cul'pa v ting, p. prs. 

In-cul-pa-tion (ln-kul-pa'shun), 
n. Censure, blame. 

*In-cul-pa-tor-y (in-kul'paHur- 
re), a. Imputing blame. 

*In-cum-ben-cy (In-kuun'beVse), 
n. The act of lying upon; a 
holding of an office ; an office held. 

In-cum'ben^ies, n. pi. 

iN-cuM-BENT^n-kum'bent^a. Rest- 
ing upon, lying upon ; imposed 
as a duty : — n., one who holds 
an office. 

In-cum-ber. See encumber. 

In-cur (in-kur'), v. t. To become 
liable to; to occur; to bring on. 

*In-cur'ring, p. prs. 

*In-cur'red, p. prf. 

*In-cu-ra-bil i-ty (In^ku-ra-bil'- 
le x te), ft. Impossibility of cure. 

In-cu-ra-ble (in-ku/ra x bl), a. Not 
admitting remedy; irremediable. 
[260-18.] 

In-cu-ra-ble-ness (ln-ku'ra x bl- 
nes), n. The state of not admit- 
ting a cure. 

In-cu-ra-bly (in-ku'ra^ble), ad. 
Without remedy. 

In-cu-ri-ous (in-ku're x us), a. Neg- 
ligent, having no curiosity. 

In-cur-sion (In-kur'shiin), ». In- 
vasion ; attack; inroad. [HO.] 

In-cur-sive (in-kiir'slv), a. Mak- 
ing incursions ; aggressive. 

In-cur-vate (In-kurVate), v. t. 
To bend ; to crook. 

In-cur'va x ting, p. prs. 

*In-cur-vate (in-kur'vit), a. Bent, 
curved inwards or upwards. 



In-cur-va-tion fin-kiir-va'shun) 

n. The act of bending, curvity, 
In-curve (in-kurve'), v. t. To bend. 
In-cur'ving, p. prs. 
In-cur-vi-ty (in-kur've'te), n. A 

bending inward, crookedness. 
*In-cur'vi x ties, n. pi. 
In-dart (in-dart')? v. t. To dart in. 
In-debt-ed (in-det'ted), p. prf.: — 

a., obliged by something re- 
ceived ; being in debt. 
*In-debt-ed-ness (In-det'ted^ne's), 

». State of being indebted; the 

amount owed. 
In-de-cen-cy (ln-de'sen v se), ft. An 

unbecoming act or word; want 

of decency. 
In-de'cen x cies, n. pi. 
In-de-cent (In-de'sent), a. Un- 
becoming, immodest, offensive. 
In-de-cent-ly (In-de'sent^le), ad. 

Immodestly, indelicately. 
*lN-DE-ciD-u-ous( x ln-de-sld / ju x us), 

a. Evergreen, not shedding. 
In-de-cis-ion (In-de-slzh'un), n. 

Want of determination. 
In-de-ci-sive (In -de-si'siv), a. 

Inconclusive; irresolute. 
*In-de-ci-sive-ness fln-de-si'siv- 

v nes), ft. Want of decision. 
^In-de-cli-na-ble (in-de-kll'na- 

N bl), a. Not varied in termination. 
In-de-cli-na-bly pin-de-kli'na- 

'ble), ad. Without variation. 
In-de-co-rous ( N in-de-k6'rus or 

in-clek'oViis), a. Indecent, un- 
becoming. 
*In-de-co-rous-ly ( x ln-de-k6'rus- 

x le or in-d£k'6Vus-le), ad. In an 

unbecoming manner. 
In-de-co-rum (ln-de-k6'rum), n. 

Indecency. 
In-deed (in-deed 7 ), ad. In reality, 

in truth : — in., is it possible ? 
In-de-fat-i-ga-ble (ln-de-fat'e- 

v ga-bl), a. Unwearied. [244-10.] 
*In-de-fat-i-ga-ble-ness ( N ln-d^- 

fat'e x ga-brn§s),?t.Unweariedness. 
In-de-fat-i-ga-bly ( x ln-de-fat'e- 

x g4-ble), ad. Without weariness. 



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n5r, nSt — tube, tub, bull— 611 — p6und — thin, THis. 



IND 



*In-de-fea-si-ble ( v ln-de-fe'z^- 
v bl), a. Not to be defeated or 
made void. 

In-de-fec-tive ( x ln-de-feVtiv), a. 
Complete, perfect. 

*In-de-fen-si-ble (ln-d£-feVs&- 
x bl), a. Incapable of being de- 
fended. 

In-de-fen-sive (In-dS-feVslv), a, 
Having no defense. 

#In-de-fin-a-ble fin-dd-fhrTbl), 
a. Incapable of being defined. 

*In-def-i-nite (In-defe^nlt), a. 
Not limited or defined ; vague ; 
unsettled. 

In-def~i-nite-ly (In-def'e^nit-le) 
ad. Without limitation. 

In-def-i-nite-ness (ln-defe v nit- 
nes), n. State of being indefinite. 

In-de-his-cent (In-de-hls'sent), a. 
Not opening when ripe. 

In-del-i-bil-i-ty (in x de : l-l£-bll'le- 
He), n. The quality of being 
indelible. 

In-del-i-ble (in-deTe v bl), a. Not 
to be effaced or annulled; per- 
manent. [262-18.] 

*In-del-i-bly (In-deTe^ble), ad. 
So as not to be effaced. [248-22.] 

In-del-i-ca-cy (In-deTe^ka-se), n. 
Want of delicacy. 

In-del/i x ca-cies, n. pi. 

In-del-i-cate (In-deTeMt), a. In- 
decent, wanting decency. 

In-del-i-cate-ly (In-deTe'klt-le), 
ad. Indecently. 

*lN-DE3f-NI-FI-CA-TI0N(lnM§m-n^- 

fe-ka'shun), n. Security against 
loss or penalty ; reimbursement. 
In-dem-ni-fy (in-deWne^fi), v. t. 
[prs. t. 3, indemnifies.] To se- 
cure against loss or penalty. 

*lN-DEAl'NI r FI-ED, p. prf. 

In-dem-ni-ty (in-dlm'neHe), n. 
Security from injury or loss; re- 
muneration. 

In-dem'niVies, n. pi. 

In-de-mon-stra-ble ( x in-de-m6n'- 
stra v bl), a. Incapable of dem- 
onstration. 



In-dent (in-dentf), v. t. To mark 
with inequalities; to bind by 
contract; to notch : — n., a cut or 
notch in the margin ; a dent. 

In-den-ta-tion ( v in-den-ta'shun), 
n. The act of indenting ; a re- 
cess ; a dent, a notch. 

In-den-ture (in-deVtshur), n. A 
written contract: — v. t., to bind 
by contract. 

In-den'tu x ring, p. pr8, 

*In-de-pen-dence (^in-de-peV- 
dense), n. Freedom; exemption 
from reliance, control, or bias; 
competence. [99-20.] [256-24.] 

In-de-pen-dent (ln-dl-pen'd^nt), 
a. Not depending; not con- 
trolled (ap. p. — of, on) : — n. f a 
Congregationalist. 

In-de-pen-dent-ly (ln-d£-pen'- 
dentHe), ad. Without reference 
to other things; without de- 
pendence. 

In-de-scrib-a-ble (In-de-skrib'a- 
x bl), a. Incapable of description. 

In-de-sert (In-de-zgrf), n. Want 
of merit. 

In-de-struc-ti-bil-i-ty (In-de- 
Wuk-te-bll'le te), n. The quality 
of resisting destruction. 

In-de-struc-ti-ble ( N in-de-struk / - 
t& x bl), a. Not to be destroyed. 
In-de-ter-sii-na-ble ( x in-d£-teV- 
me v na-bl), a. Not to be fixed or 
defined. 

In-de-ter-mi-nate ( N in-de-ter'me- 
^nit), a. Unfixed, indefinite. 

In-de-ter-mi-nate-ly (In-de-teY- 
me v nlt-le), ad. Indefinitely. 

In-de-ter-mi-nate-ness ( A in-de- 
teVme^nit-nes), n. Indefiniteness. 

In-de-ter-mi-na-tion ( v in-de x t^r- 
me-na'shun), n. Want of reso- 
lution. 

lN-DE-TER-MiN-ED( x in-de-teVmlnd) 
a. Unsettled, unfixed. 

In-de-vo-tion ( v m-de-v6'shun), n. 
Want of devotion ; irreligion. 

In-de-vout (ln-de-v6utM a. Ir- 
religious. 

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In-dex (in'd^ks), n. An alpha- 
betical table of references to the 
contents of a book; a pointer; 
an exponent ; the hand [ 7?^** ] 
that points out a passage of 
special import: — v. t. \_prs. t. 3, 
indexes], to construct an index 
for; to place in an index or 
table. 

*lN-Di-CEs(in'de N seez) (signs), ) n. 

iN-DEX-Es(ln-deks'iz) (tables), J pi. 

Ind-ian-Ink (ind'yunlnk), n. A 
Chinese ink used as a water-color. 

Ind-ia-Rub-ber (ind'yaVub-bur), 
n. A substance of great elasticity, 
gum-elastic, caoutchouc. 

In-di-cant (in'de^kant), a. Show- 
ing, pointing out. 

In-di-cate (in'de^kate), v. t. To 
show ; to point out. [123-16.] 

In'di x ca-ting, p. pr8. 

In-di-ca-tion (In-d^-ka'shun), n. 
Mark, token, symptom. [66-29.] 

*In-dic-a-tive (in-dik'a x tiv), a. 
Showing, pointing out. 

In-dic-a-tive-ly (in-dik'a v tiv-le), 
d. In an indicative manner. 

In-di-ca-tor (in'de^ka-tur), n. He 
or that which shows. 

*In-di-ca-tor-y (in'de^ka-turVe), 
a. Showing, pointing out. 

*In-dict (in-dite'), v. t. To charge 
with crime or misdemeanor. 

*In-dict-a-ble (in-dite'a v bl), a. 
Liable to indictment. 

In-dict-er (in-dite'iir), n. One 
who indicts. 

In-dic-tion (In-dik'shun), n. Dec- 
laration, proclamation; a cycle 
of fifteen years. 

In-dic-tive (m-dik'tiv), a. Pro- 
claimed, declared. 

*In-dict-ment (in-dite'ment), n. 
The act of indicting ; a legal ac- 
cusation of crime or misdemean- 
or, presented to court by a 
grand-jury. 

*lN-DiF-FER-ENCE(in-diffur v ense), 
n. Insensibility ; neutrality ; 
negligence. [67-15.] [207-9.] 
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IND 



In-dif-fer-ent (ln-dif'fur x ent), a. 
Neutral ; unconcerned ; impar- 
tial; negligent; passable; in- 
sensible. [100-29.] [242-8.] 

In-dif-fer-ent-ly (In-dlffur^ent- 
le), ad. Without distinction or 
feeling; passably. 

In-di-gence (ln'de x jense), n. Want. 

*In-di-gene (In'de^jeen), n. A na- 
tive plant or animal. 

*In-dig-en-ous (In-dlj'e^nus), a. 
Native to a country. 

In-di-gent (in'de^jSnt), a. Needy. 

In-di-gest-ed (Hn-de-jSst'eM), a. 
Not matured or digested. 

*lN-Di-GEST-i-BLE( v in-de-jest'e-bl), 
a. Not digestible in the stomach. 

In-di-ges-tion (In-de-jeVtshun), n. 
Want of digestive power. 

In-dig-i-tate (In-dij'eHate), v. t. 
To point out with the finger. 

*In-dig'i x ta-ting, p. prs. 

In-dig-i-ta-tion (InMlj-e-ta'shun) 
n. The act of pointing out. 

In-dig-nant (In-dlg'nant), a. In 
flamed with anger and contempt. 
[221-6.] 

lN-DiG-NANT-LY(ln-dlg , nant > le),ac?. 
With anger and contempt. 

In-dig-ka-tion (In-dlg-na'shun), 
n. Anger mingled with con- 
tempt; ire. [118-15.] [255.] 

In-dig-nt-ty (ln-dig'ne\e), n. Con- 
temptuous injury, insult. 

*In-dig'ni v ties, n. pi. 

In-di-go (ln'de x g6), n. A plant, 
and the blue dye obtained from it. 

In-di-rect fin-de-rekt'), a. Not 
straight, not honest. 

In-dt-rec-tion ( v ln-de-rek'shun), n. 
Oblique means,dishonest practice. 

In-di-rect-ly (Hn-de-rekt'le), ad. 
Obliquely; unfairly. 

lN-Di-RECT-NESs( x in^de-rekt , nSs),n. 
Obliquity ; unfairness. 

*In-dis-cern-i-ble (ln-diz-zern'- 
e N bl), a. Not perceptible. 

*Ix-DIS-CERP-TI-BIL-I-TY (In-dls- 

^rp-te-bll'leHe), n. State of be- 
ing indestructible by dissolution. 
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In-dis-cerp-ti-ble (Hn-dis-serp'- 

te v bl), a. Not to be destroyed or 

dissolved. 
In-dis-ci-plin-a-ble (In-dls'se- 

r plin-a v bl), a. Incapable of 

discipline. 
*In-dis-cov-er-a-ble (In-dls 

kuv'uYa-bl), a. Incapable of 

being found out. 
*In-dis-creet (ln-dls-kreef), a. 

Imprudent, incautious, hasty. 
In-dis-creet-ly (In-dls-kreet'le), 

ad. Imprudently, rashly. 
In-dis-cre-tion (In-dis-kreWun), 

n. Imprudence, rashness. [383-5.] 
In-dis-crim-i-nate (In-dls-krlm' 

e v nit), a. Not making distinc 

tion; promiscuous. 
In-dis-crim-i-nate-ly (Hn-dls 

krim'e x nlt-le), ad. Without dis- 
tinction, promiscuously. 
In-dis-crim-i-na-ting (In-dls- 

krlm'e x na-tlng), a. Making no 

distinction. 
In-dis-crim-i-na-tion (Hn-dls- 

v krlm-e-n a/shun), n. Want of 

distinction or discrimination. 

lN-DIS-PEN-SA-BIL-I-TY(ln-d!s N pen- 

sa-bll'le x te), n. Necessity. 

v In-dis n pen-sa-bil'i n ties, n. pi. 

*In-dis-pen-sa-ble (In-dls-peV- 
sa x bl), a. Not to be spared, es- 
sential, necessary. [330-8.] 

In-dis-pen-sa-ble-ness (In-dls- 
peVsa N bl-nes), n. Necessity. 

In-dis-pen-sa-bly (Hn-dis-pen'sa- 
v ble), ad. Necessarily. 

In-dis-pose (ln-dis-p6ze'), v. t. To 
make unfit; to disorder; to dis- 
incline. 

* v In-dis-po'sing, p. prs. 

In-dis-po-sed-ness (Hn-dls-po'- 
ze^nes), n. State of unfitness 
or disinclination; indisposition. 

In-dis-po-si-tion (ln v dis-pd-zlsh'- 
un), r». Disorder of health; dis- 
inclination. 

In-dis-pu-ta-ble (ln-dls'puHa-bl), 
a. Incontrovertible; incontest- 
able. 



In-dis-pu-ta-ble-ness (in-dls'pu- 
Ha-bl N nes), n. The state or quality 
of being indisputable. 
In-dis-pu-ta-bly (In-dis'puHa-ble 
or ln-dls-pu'ta N ble), ad. With- 
out controversy, certainly. 
*In-dis-so-lu-bil-i-ty (in v dls-s6- 
lu-bll'leHe), n. Resistance to a 
dissolving power; indivisible 
union. 
*In-dis-so-lu-ble (ln-dis's6 v lu-bl) 
a. Firm ; binding or subsisting 
forever; indissolvable. 
In-dis-so-lu-ble-ness (In-dls'sd- 
Hu-blWs), n. Indissolubility. 
In-dis-solv-a-ble (1n-diz-z61v'- 
a N bl), a. Not separable into parts. 
In-dis-tinct (In-dis-tlngkt'), a. 
Not plainly marked, confused, 
undefined, obscure. [292.] 
In-dis-tinc-tion (In-dis-tlngh'- 
shun), n. Confusion, uncertainty. 
In-dis-tinct-ly (Hn-dis-tingkt'le), 

ad. Confusedly, uncertainly. 
In-dis-tinct-ness (Hn-dls-tingkf- 
nes), n. Confusion, uncertainty. 
*In-dis-tin-guish-a-ble (In-dls- 
tlng'gwlsh v a-bl), a. Incapable 
of being distinguished. 
*In-dite (ln-dlte'), v, t. To commit 
to writing ; to compose ; to dic- 
tate : — sometimes written endite. 
In-di'ting, p. prs. 
*In-dite-ment (In-dlte'nient), w. 
The act of inditing. [indites. 
*In-di-ter (In-dl'tur), n. One who 
lN-Di-viD-u-AL( x ln-de-vld'ju'al),n. 
A single being; a person [58-16] 
[381-21] : — a., separate from oth- 
ers ; single; one; relating to a 
single being. [65-8.] 
In-di- vid-u-al-ism (^ln -de-vld'ju- 
x al-lzin), n. State of being indi- 
vidual; attachment to individ- 
ual interest; selfishness. 
*In-di-vid-u-al-i-ty (Hn-deVld- 
ju-al'leHe), n. Separate or dis- 
tinct existence ; the faculty 
which individualizes. 
x In-di-vid-u-al'i\ties, n. pi. 



IND 



IND 

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INE 



*In-di-vid-u-al-ize ( N in-de-vld'- 
ju-al x ize), v. t. To discriminate 
individualities ; to separate. 

\En-di-vid'u-alVzing, p. prs. 

lN-Di-viD-u-AL-LY( x in-d^-vid'ju N al- 
ie), ad. With separate or dis- 
tinct existence ; singly.f 

*In-di-vis-i-bil-i-ty (In-deViz-e- 
bil'leHe), n. State or quality of 
being indivisible. 

In-di-vis-i-ble (ln-de-viz'^bl), a. 
Incapable of being broken into 
parts. 

In-di- vis -i-b le -ne s s ( v in-de- viz 'e- 
v bl-n6s), ». Indivisibility. 

In-di- vis-i-bly ( x in-de-viz'£ x bl&), 
ad. So as not to be divided. 

*In-do-ci-ble (ln-d6s'se v bl or In- 
d6'se v bl), a. Indocile. 

#In-do-cile (in-d6s'sil or in-d6'- 
sil), a. Unteachable, intractable. 

*In-do-cil-i-ty ( r in-d6-sil'le v te), n. 
Refusal of instruction. 

In-doc-tri-nate (in-d6k'tre x nate), 
v. t. To instruct in principles. 

In-doc'tri n na-ting, p. prs. 

*In-doc-tri-na-tion (inM6k-tre- 
na'shun), n. Instruction; in- 
formation. 

In-do-lence (ln'd6 v lense), n. La- 
ziness, inattention. 

In-do-lent (ln'd6 v lent), a. Lazy, 
listless ; in Medicine, painless, as 
an indolent tumor. [258-6.] 

In-do-lent-ly (in'doHent-le), ad. 
Carelessly, lazily. 

In-dom-i-ta-ble (In-d6m'e y ta-bl), 
a. Untamable, invincible. 

In-dorse. See endorse. 

In-du-bi-ous (ln-du'be x us), a. Not 
doubting, undoubted. 

*In-du-bi-ta-ble (ln-du'be v ta-bl), 
a. Undoubted, unquestioned. 

In-du-bi-ta-bly (in-du'beHa-ble), 
ad. Undoubtedly, certainly. 

In-duce (ln-dtise'), v. t. To per- 
suade; to influence; to insti- 
gate ; to cause ; to develop elec- 
tricity. [113-8.] [274-18.] 

In-du'cing, p. prs. 



In-duce-ment (in-duse'ment), n. 
Motive to any thing; incite- 
ment. [16-18.] [302-26.] 

*In-du-ci-ble (in-du'se x bl), a. 
Capable of being induced. 

In-duct (in-dukt'), v. t. To intro- 
duce; to put in possession of a 
benefice or office. 

In-duc-tile (in-duk'til), a. Not 
capable of being drawn out. 

In-duc-til-i-ty ('in-duk-til'le x te), 
n. Incapacity of being drawn out. 

In-duc-tion (in-duk'shun), n. In- 
troduction ; entrance into office ; 
a mode of reasoning from par- 
ticulars to generals ; develop- 
ment of electricity. 
j^t* Induction is a synthetic, 
deduction an analytic, process. 

In-duc-tion-al (in-duk'shun v al), a. 
Pertaining to induction. 

In-duc-tive (in-duk'tlv), a. Pro- 
ceeding by induction ; leading. 

In-duc-tive-ly (In-duk'tlvHe), ad. 
By induction. 

*In<duc-tor (in-duk'tur), ». One 
who inducts. 

In-due. See endue. 

In-dulge (in-dulje'), v. t. To hu- 
mor ; to gratify, (ap. p. — with 
a thing not habitual ; in a thing 
habitual.) [17-27.] [167-7.] 

In-dui/ging, p. prs. 

In-dul-gence (in-dul'jense), n. 
Fondness ; forbearance ; favor 
granted ; compliance ; remission 
of punishment for sin, granted 
by the Pope. [244-7.] 

In-dul-gent (in-dul'jent), a. Com- 
pliant, kind, mild. (ap. p. — to.) 

In-dul-gent-ly (In-diil'jentHe), ad. 
Without restraint, kindly. 

In-du-rate (In'duVate), v. i. To 
grow hard : — v. t., to make hard. 

In'du x ra-ting, p. prs. 

In-du-ra-tion ( v in-du-ra'shun), n. 
The state of growing hard ; the 
act of hardening ; obduracy. 

In-dus-tri-al (in-dus'tre v al), a. 
Relating to industry; laboring. 



In-dus-tri-ous (ln-d&s'tre v us), a. 

Diligent, laborious. 
In-dus-tri-ous-ly (in-dus'tre v ds- 

le), ad. Diligently, laboriously. 
lN-DUS-TRY(in / dus N tre),n.Diligence. 
In-dwel-ling (in'dweTling), n. Act 

of dwelling within : — a., dwelling 

within. 
In-e-bri-ant (in-e'bre r ant), a. In- 
toxicating. 
In-e-bri-ate (in-e'bre^ate), v. t. To 

intoxicate; to make drunk: — 

v. i., to become intoxicated. 
In-e'bri n a-ting, p. prs. 
*lN-E-BRi r ATE (in-e'bre v it), n. A 

drunkard. 
lN-E-BRi-A-TiON(in r e-bre-a / shun), j 
In-e-bri-e-ty (ln-e-bri'e N te), J 

n. Drunkenness, intoxication. 
-In-ef-fa-ble (ln-ef fa v bl), a. Un- 
speakable ; unutterable. [145.] 
In-ef-fa-bly (ln-ef'fa N ble), ad. 

Unspeakably. 
*In-ef-face-a-ble (^n-Sf-fase'a- 

v bl), a. Not to be effaced. 
In-ef-fect-ive (In-Sf-fekt'iv), a. 

Producing no effect; inefficient; 

useless. 
In-ef-fect-ive-ly (^in-ef-fekt'iv- 

N le), ad. Without effect. 
In-ef-fect-u-al (In-ef-fek'tshu- 

v al), a. Without power to pro- 
duce its proper effect ; inefficient; 

weak; fruitless. [298-15.] 
In-ef-fect-u-al-ly (^n-ef-fek'- 

tshu v al-le), ad. Without effect. 
In-ef-fect-u-al-ness ( v in-ef-fek'- 

tshu N al-nes), n. Want of effect. 
*In-ef-fi-ca-cious (in v ef-fe-ka'- 

sh&s), a. Unable to produce 

effects. 
*In-ef-fi-ca-cy (in-ef fe N ka-se), n. 

Want of power or effect. 
In-ef'fi\ja-cies, n. pi. 
lN-EF-Fi-ciEN-CY( v in-ef-fish / en N se), 

n. Want of effective power. 
*In-ef-fi-cient (Hn-ef-fish'ent), a. 

Ineffective, fruitless. 
In-ef-fi-cient-ly (In-ef-fish'ent- 

N le), ad. Without effect. 
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-me, met- 



-plne, pin — n6, move, 



INF 



' j n. 



In-e-las-tic ( y in-6-las'tlk), a. Not 

elastic. 
*In-e-las-tic-i-ty (^n-e-las-tis' 

se N te), n. Want of elasticity. 
In-el-e-gance (In-el'e^ganse), n. 

Want of elegance. 
^In-elVgan-cies, n. pi. 
In-el-e-gant (In-eWgant), a. Not 

elegant. 
In-el-e-gant-ly (In-eTe^gant-l^), 

ad. Not elegantly ; coarsely. 

*lN-EL-I-GI-BIL-I-TY(ln X ^l-^-j^-bll / - 

le v te), n. The state of being in- 
eligible. 

In-el-i-gi-ble (in-eT& N ;je-bl), a. 
Unqualified for office. 

In-ept (in-epf), a. Unfit; foolish. 

^iN-EPT-i-TUDE^n-ept'e^tude), 

In-ept-ness (in-gpt'nes), 
Unfitness, foolishness. 

In-e-qual-i-ty ( x in-6-kw61'leHe), 
n. Difference of comparative 
quantity; unevenness; diver- 
sity; inadequacy, disparity. 

\En-E- QUALITIES, n. pi. 

*In-eq-ui-ta-ble (in-Sk'weHa-bl), 
a. Unjust. 

In-ert (in-erf), a. Without in- 
herent power to move; indis- 
posed to act. [245.] 

*In-er-tia (in-e¥sha), n. Want 
of inherent power to move; in- 
activity. 

Ix-er-tion (in-er'shun), J 

*I> t -ert-ness (in-§rt'nes), j n ' 
Want of power or disposition 
to move ; sluggishness. 

In-ert-ly (In-ert'le), ad. Slug- 
gishly, dully. 

In-es-ti-ma-ble (In-eVte^ma-bl), 
a. Too valuable to be estimated. 

*lN-ES-Ti-MA-BLY(ln-§s't^ma-ble) 
ad. So as to be invaluable. 

*In-ev-i-ta-ble (In-eVeHa-bl), a. 
Unavoidable. [271.] 

lN-Ev-i-TA-BLE-NESS(in-eVe v ta-bl- 
Ws), n. The state of being 
inevitable. 

In-ev-i-ta-bly (In-S v'eHa-ble), ad. 
Without possibility of escape. 
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In-ex-cu-sa-ble (In-e'ks-ku'za- 
v bl), a. Not to be excused. 

iN-EX-CU-SA-BLE-NESS^n-eks-ku'- 

za v bl-nes), n. Enormity beyond 

excuse. 
In-ex-cu-sa-bly (ln-eks-ku'za- 

s h\h), ad. To a degree of guilt 

beyond excuse. 
In-ex-er-tion (In-egz-eVshun), n. 

Want of effort. 
*In-ex-ha-la-ble ( N ln-egz-ha'la- 

N bl), a. Not to be evaporated. 
In-ex-haust-ed (^In-e'gz-awst'e'd), 

a. Not emptied or spent. 

*lN-EX-HAUST-I-BLE( X in-^gZ-aWSt / - 

e N bl), a. Not to be spent; un- 
failing. [54-23.] [248-5.] 
In-ex-haust-i-ble-ness (In-egz- 
awst'e v bl-nes), n. The quality 
of being inexhaustible. 

lN-EX-HATJST-I-BLY( N in-e ! gZ-aWSt'£ 

x ble), ad. In an inexhaustible 

manner. [Want of being. 

In-ex-ist-ence (Hn-e'gz-lst'ense), n. 
In-ex-ist-ent (^n-^gz-ist'^nt), a. 

Not having being. 
In-ex-o-ra-bil-i-ty (In^ks-o-ra- 

bil'leHe), n. The state or quality 

of being inexorable. 
In-ex-o-ra-ble (in-eks'6 v ra-bl), a. 

Not to be moved by entreaty; 

implacable ; unrelenting. 
In-ex-o-ra-ble-ness (in-eks^ra- 

bPnes), n. Inexorability. 
In-ex-o-ra-bly (In-eks'oVa-bleO, 

ad. In an inexorable manner. 
In-ex-pe-di-ence (^in-Sks-pe'd^- 

N ense), n. Inexpediency. 
*In-ex-pe-di-en-cy (Hn-eks-pe'- 

de^n-se), n. Want of fitness or 

expedience. 
lN-EX-PE-Di-ENT( x ln-§ks-pe'de^nt), 

a. Unfit, improper, unsuitable. 
In-ex-pe-ri-ence (Hn-e'ks-pe're- 

x ense), n. Want of experimental 

knowledge. 
In-ex-pe-ri-en-ced ( x ln-eks-pe're- 

N enst), a. Not experienced. 
In-ex-pert (^in-e'ks-pe'rt'), a. Un- 
skilful. 



* In-ex-pi- a-ble (in-eks'pe N a-bl), 
a. Not to be atoned for. 

In-ex-pi-a-bly (In-^ks'pe^a-ble), 
ad. So as not to be atoned for. 

In-ex-pli-ca-ble (ln-£ks'ple x ka- 
bl), a. Incapable of being ex- 
plained; unaccountable. [142-9.] 

*In-ex-pli-ca-bly (in-£ks'ple v ka- 
ble), ad. So as not to be ex- 
plained. 

In-ex-pres-si-ble (In-Sks-preV- 
se x bl), a. Not to be uttered; 
indescribable. [142-37.] 

*lN-EX-PRES-si-BLY( v in-£ks-preV- 
se v ble), ad. Unutterably. 

In-ex-pres-sive (In-eks-preVsiv), 
a. Unmeaning, not significant. 

In-ex-tin-guish-a-ble (Hn-eks- 
ting'gwisl^a-bl )a. Unquench able. 

In-ex-tri-ca-ble (in-eks'tre v ka- 
bl), a. Not to be disentangled. 

*In-ex-tri-ca-bly (ln-3ks'tre x ka- 
ble), ad. In an inextricable 
manner. 

In-eye (ln-l r ), v. t. To inoculate, 
as a tree ; to bud. 

*In-ey'ing, p. prs. 

*In-fal-li-bil-i-ty (in'fal-le-bll'- 
le\e), n. Infallibleness. 

In-fal-li-ble-ness (in-fal'le N bl- 
nes), n. Exemption from error. 

In-fal-li-ble (in-fal'le v bl), a. In- 
capable of mistake. 

In-fal-li-bly (in-fal'le^ble), ad. 
With security from error; cer- 
tainly. [149-2.] f 

In-fa-mous (in'fa^mus), a. Scan- 
dalous; publicly branded with 
guilt; odious. [220-11.] 

In-fa-motjs-ly (InWmus-le), ad. 
With open reproach ; odiously. 

In-fa-my (in'fa v me), n. Ignominy, 
public reproach, notoriety of bad 
character. [370-21.] 

In-fan-cy (ln'fan x se), n. The first 
part of life ; beginning. 

In-fant (In'fant), n. A child under 
seven years of age ; a very young 
child; in Law, a person under 
twenty-one years of age. 



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INF 
nSr, n&t — tube, tub, bull — Ml — pMnd — thin, this. 



INF 



In-fan-ta (In-fan'ta), n. In Spain 
and Portugal, any princess ex- 
cept the heiress-apparent. 

In-fan-te (in-fan't£), n. in Spain 
and Portugal, any prince except 
the heir-apparent. 

*In-fant-i-cide (ln-fant'e x stde), n. 
The murder, or murderer, of an 
infant. 

In-fan-tile (in'fanHlle), ) a 

In-fan-tine (in'fan y tlne), J 
Pertaining to infants; childish. 

In-fan-try (In'fanHre), n. pi. The 
foot-soldiers of an army. 

In-fat-u-ate (in-fatsh'u^ate), v. t. 
To strike with folly ; to deprive 
of understanding. [135-5.] 

In-fat' u v a-ting, p. prs. 

In-fat-u-a-tion (in x fatsh-u-a'- 
shun), n. Deprivation of reason; 
extreme folly. [259-18.] 

In-fea-si-bil-i-ty (in N fe-ze-bil'le- 
v te), n. Impracticability. 

*In-fea-si-ble (ln-fe'ze N bl), a. 
Impracticable. 

In-fect (In-fSkf), v. t. To taint 
with disease ; to poison ; to cor- 
rupt : to vitiate. 

In-fec-tion (in-fek'shun), n. Con- 
tagion [192] : — see contagion. 

*In-fec-tious (in-f£k'shus), a. 
Contagious; communicating dis- 
ease by contagion. 

In-fec-tious-ly (in-fek'shusle), 
ad. Contagiously, by infection. 

In-fec-tious-ness (in-fek'shus- 
x nes), n. Contagiousness. 

In-fe-cun-di-ty (Hn-fe-kun'de^teJ, 
n. Want of fertility. 

*In-fe-lic-i-ty ( v in-fe-lis , se A t£), n. 
Unhappiuess, misery, calamity. 

v In-fe-lic'i v ties, n. pi. 

In-fer (in-feV), v. t. To deduce; 
to draw conclusions ; to imply ; 
to conclude. [245.] 

*In-fer'ring, p. prs. 

*In-fer'red, p. prf. 

*In-fer-a-ble (In'feVa-bl), ) 

In-fer-ri-ble (In-fer're'bl), J a ' 
Deducible from premises. 



*In-fer-ence (In'feVense), n. De- 
duction ; conclusion drawn from 
previous arguments. [228-15.] 

*In-fe-ren- tial (In-fe-reVshal), 
a. Deducible by inferences. 

In-fe-ri-or (in-fe're ur), a. Sub 
ordinate ; lower in place, value, 
or station : — n., one in a lower 
rank or station. 

*lN-FE-Ri-0R-i-TY(in r fe-re-6r'eH i ), 
n. A state lower in dignity or 
value. 

In-fer-nal (In-fer'nal), a. Dia- 
bolical ; detestable [292-11]:— 
n., an inhabitant of hell. 

In-fer-nal-ly (in-fer'narie), ad, 
In an infernal manner. 

In-fer'ri v ble. See inferable. 

In-fer-tile (In-feVtil), a. Un- 
fruitful. 

In-fer-til-i-ty (^in-fer-dl'le'te), n, 
Unfruitfulness, barrenness. 

In-fest (in-fSsf), v. t. To dis- 
turb; to harass; to plague. 
[364-18.] 

In-fes-ta-tion (In-fes-ta'shun), n. 
Molestation, annoyance. 

In-fi-del (in'feMeU), n. An unbe- 
liever; a pagan; one who re- 
jects Christianity : — a., rejecting 
inspiration ; unbelieving. 

*In-fi-del-i-ty (ln-fe-deTle v t£), n. 
Disbelief in Christianity; un- 
faithfulness ; treachery. [300-10.] 

n In-fi-del'i x ties, n. pi. 

In-fil-ter (In-fil'tdr), v. U To 
filter in. 

In-fil-trate (in-fll'trate), v. t. To 
cause a fluid to enter a substance 
by the pores : — v. i., to enter by 
the pores. 

*In-fil'tra x ting, p. prs. 

In-fi-nite (in'fe^nit), a. Immense; 
unbounded ; illimitable ; circu- 
lating, as an infinite decimal. 
[46-28.] [178-16.] 

In-fi-nite-ly (in'fe v nit-le), ad. 
Without limits, immensely. 

In-fi-nite-ness (in'fe N nit-nes), n. 
Immensity. 

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*In-fin-i-tes-i-mal (in x fin-e-teVe- 
x mal), n. An infinitely small 
quantity: — a., infinitely small. 

*In-fin-i-tive (in-fin'e N tiv), a. 
Unlimited ; relating to that mood 
in which a verb is not limited in 
number or person. 

In-fin-i-tude (in-fin'eHude), n. 
Infinity, immensity. 

In-fin-i-ty (in-fln'e v te), n. Im- 
mensity; endless number. [82-13.] 

In-firm (in-ferm'), a. Feeble, weak. 

*In-firm-a-ry (in-fenn'a're), n. A 
hospital for the sick. 

In-firm' aeries, n. pi. 

lN-FiRM-i-TY(ln-ferm'e'te),n.Weak- 
ness, malady. [142-25.] [256-3.] 

*In-firm'i x ties, n. pi. 

In-firm-ness (in-fe'rm'nes), ». 
Weakness, feebleness. 

In-fix (in-fiks'), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 
infixes.] To drive in, fasten. 

In-flame (in-flame'), v. t. To 
kindle; to provoke; to irritate: 
— v. *., to grow hot and painful. 

In-fla'ming, p. prs. 

*lN-FLAM-MA-BIL-I-TY(ln X flam-ma- 

bil'le v te), n. The quality of catch- 
ing fire. 
*In-flam-ma-ble (in-flam'ma x bl), 
a. Easily ignited; combustible. 

lN-FLAM-MA-BLE-NESS(in-flam'ma- 

^bl-ne's), n. The quality of easily 
catching fire. 

*In-flam-ma-tion ( x in-flam-nia'- 
shun), n. The state of being in 
flame; a hot, red, and painful 
congestion. 

*In-flam-ma-tor-y (in-flam'ma- 
Hur-re), a. Tending to inflame; 
provoking anger or sedition. 

In-flate (in-flate'), v. t. To swell 
with wind; to puff up; to elate. 

In-fla'ting, p. prs. 

In-fla-tion (in-fla/shun), n. A 
swelling with wind or vanity; 
expansion of currency. 

In-flect (in-fle'kt'), v. t. To bend ; 
to change or vary the termina- 
tion of words ; to modulate. 
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INF 

Fate, far, fS.ll, fat— m£, m5t — pine, pin — n&, mSve, 



ing 



*In-flec-tion (In-fleVshun), n. 
The act of bending or turning; 
modulation of the voice ; varia- 
tion of the termination of words. 

In-flec-tive (in-fleVtlv), a. Ca- 
pable of inflection. 

*lN-FLEX-i-BiL-i-TY(in r fle i ks-&-bir'- 
le x t£), n. Inflexibleness. 

In-flex-i-ble-ness (in-flSks' ^bi- 
nds), n. Stiffness ; obstinacy ; 
inexorable persistence; firmness. 

In-flex-i-ble (in-fle'ks'e^bl), a. 
Not to be bent ; unyielding ; in- 
exorable; not to be changed. 
[91-11.] [220-13.] 

In-flex-i-bly (ln-fle ; ks'e r bl6), ad. 
Unchangeably, invariably. 

In-flict (In-flikt'), v. t. To im- 
pose as a punishment ; to lay on ; 
to apply. [135-21.]f 

In-flic-tion (in-fllk'shun), n. The 
act of inflicting ; punishment. 

In-flict-ive (In-flikt'iv), a. Tend- 
ing to inflict. 

*In-flo-res-cence (^In-flft-reV- 
se'nse), n. Collection of flowers 
on a plant or stem ; the act or 
mode of flowering. 

In-flu-ence (in'flu^nse), n. Mov- 
ing or directing power; effect; 
sway; bias (ap. p. — over, with, 
on, upon) [31] [236-4] :— v. t., to 
act upon with directive power; 
to persuade; to bias. [65-25.] 

In'flu x en-cing, p. prs. 

*In-flu-en-tial (In-flu-eVshal), 
a. Exerting influence or power. 

lN-FLU-EN-TIAL-LY( X in-flU-eVshal- 

v le), ad. In an influential manner. 

*In-flu-en-za (In-flu-Sn'za), n. 
An epidemic catarrh. 

In-flux (in'fluks), n. Act of flow- 
ing in ; that which flows in. 

In'flux n es, n. pi. 

*In-flux-ion (In-fluk'shun), n. 
Infusion, intromission. 

In-fold (in-f61d'), v. U To in- 
volve ; to inwrap. 

In-fo-li-ate (ln-f6'le x ate), v. t. To 
cover with leaves. 
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*In-fo'li^a-ting, p. prs. 

In-form (In-fdrm'), v. t. To in- 
struct; to acquaint with; to ap- 
prize of {ap. p. — of, about, con- 
cerning) : — v. i., to give informa- 
tion, (ap. p. — against.) 

In-form-al (ln-f5rm'al), a. Ir 
regular, not in the usual form. 

lN-F0R-MAL-i-TY( N in-f6r-mal'le x te), 
n. Want of the usual forms. 

•^In-for-malVties, n. pi. 

In-form-al-ly (in-fdrm'arie), ad. 
Without the usual form. 

*In-form-ant (In-fdrrn'ant), n. 
One who gives information; an 
informer. 

In-form-a-tion (In-ffom-a'shun), 
n. Intelligence given ; instruc- 
tion ; a charge or an accusation 
exhibited. 

In-form-er (In-fSrm'ur), n. One 
who gives intelligence. 

In-fract (In-frakt'), v. t. To break. 

In-frac-tion (in-frak'shun), n. 
The act of breaking ; breach. 

*In-frac-tor (in-frak'tur), n. A 
breaker ; a violator. 

*In-fran-gi-ble (in-fran'je N bl), a. 
Not to be broken. 

In-fre-quen-cy (in-fre'kweVse), 
n. Uncommonness, rarity. 

In-fre-quent (ln-fre'kwent), a. 
Rare, uncommon. 

In-fringe (In-frlnje'), v. t. To 
violate ; to break ; to transgress. 

In-frin'ging, p. prs. 

*In-fringe-ment (in-frlnje'me'nt), 
n. Breach, violation. 

In-fu-ri-ate (ln-fu're N ate), v. t. To 
enrage. [333-4.] 

In-fu'ri\i-ting, p. prs. 

In-fu-ri-ate (in-fu'relt), a. En- 
raged, raging. 

In-fus-cate (in-fus'kate), v. t. To 
darken ; to obscure. 

In-fus'ca x ting, p. prs. 

In-fuse (ln-fuze'), v. t. To pour 
in; to instil; to steep in liquor; 
to inspire. [116-12.] 

In-fu'sing, p. prs. 



In-fu-si-bil-i-ty (InYu-ze-bll '\K 
He), n. Capacity of being in- 
fused ; incapacity of being fused. 

*In-fu-si-ble (In-fu'ze^bl), a. Ca- 
pable of being infused ; incapa- 
ble of being melted or fused. 

In-fu-sion (In-fu'zhun), n. The 
act of pouring m, instillation. 

In-fu-sive (In-fu'siv), a. Having 
the power of infusion. 

*lN-Fu-so-Ri-A( x ln-fu-s6 , re x a).M.^^. 
Microscopic animals found in 
water. 

iN-GATH-ER-ING(ln-gaTH'uring)^. 

The act of getting in the hardest. 

*In-gel-A-ble (In-jeWbl), a. In- 
capable of being frozen. 

In-gem-i-nate (in-jem'e N nate), v. t. 
To double ; to repeat. 

In-gemVna-ting, p. prs. 

*In-gem-i-na-tion (in x je ! ra-e-na/- 
shun), n. Repetition, redupli- 
cation. 

In-gen-e-rate (in-jeVeVate), v. U 
To produce within. 

In-gen'er n a-ting, p. prs. 

In-gen-er-ate (in-jen'eVit), a. In- 
born, innate. 

In-ge-ni-ous (ln-je'ne x ds or in- 
jeen'yus), a. Witty, inventive, 
possessed of genius; of curious 
design or structure. [134-3.] 
[293-1.] 

In-ge-ni-ous-ly (in-je'ne x us-le or 
ln-jeen'yus x le),a<i. Wittily, subtly. 

*In-ge-ni-ous-ness (ln-je'ne x us- 
ne's or in-jeen'yus v n^s), n. Wit- 
tiness, subtlety. 

*In-gen-ite (in-jen'lt or In'jeVit), 
a. Innate, inborn. 

*In-ge-nu-i-ty (In-je-nu'eHe), n. 
Power of invention; wit; ge- 
nius. [314-13.] 

In-gen-u-ous (in-jeVu^us), a. 
Open, frank, candid. [101-30.] 

In-gen-u-ous-ly (in-jeVuhis-le), 
ad. Openly, candidly. 

*In-gen-u-ous-ness (In-jen'uMs- 
n&s), n. Openness ; fairness ; 
candor. 



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INH 
n5r, n&t — tube, tub, bull — 611 — p5und — thin, THis. 



mi 



In-gest (In-jest'), v. t. To throw 
into the stomach. 

*In-ges-tion (in-jes'tshun), n. 
The act of ingesting. 

In-glo-ri-ous (In-gldWus^a.Void 
of honor, mean. 

In-glo-ri-ous-ly (ln-gl6Wus-le), 
ad. With ignominy. 

In-got (in'g6t),n. Amass or wedge 
of metal. 

In-graft (in-graft'), v. t. To in- 
sert a shoot of one tree into the 
stock of another; to fix deep 
[229-15] : — often written en- 
graft. 

In-graft-ment (In-gr&ft'ment), n. 
The act of ingrafting ; the sprig 
ingrafted. 

In-grain (in-grane r ), v. t. To dye 
in the grain ; to work into the 
natural texture: — sometimes writ- 
ten ENGRAIN. 

In-grate (in'grate), n. An un- 
grateful person : — a., ungrateful. 

In-gra-ti-ate (in-gra'she N ate), v. t. 

• To commend one's self to favor ; 
to insinuate, (ap. p. — with per- 
sons, into favor or affections.) 

*In-gra'ti v a-ting, p. prs. 
^T* Ingratiate, behave, mis- 
behave, DEMEAN, MISDEMEAN, 
and pride, usually, and pique 
and plume, in certain senses, 
are followed by the reciprocal 
of their nominative; as, Co- 
lumbus ingratiated himself with. 
Ferdinand. See herself. 

*In-grat-i-tude (ln-gr&t'e x tude), 
n. Unthankfulness. [148-28.] 
[283-21.] 

*In-gre-di-ent (in-gre'de N ent or 
in-gre'jent), n. A component. 

In-gress (Ing'gres), n. Entrances- 
power of entering. 

In'gress^es, n. pi. 

*In-gres-sion (in-greWun), n. 
The act of entering ; entrance. 

*In-gui-nal (lng / gwe x nal), a. Be- 
longing to the groin. 

In-gulf. See engulf. 



In-gur-gi-tate (in-gur'j estate), 
v. t. To swallow greedily. 
In-gur'gi x ta-ting, p. prs. 

In-gur-gi-ta-tion (ln x gur-je-ta'- 
shun), n. Voracity. 

In-hab-it (in-hab'it), v. t. To re- 
side in ; to dwell in : — v. i. y to 
dwell; to abide. 

*In-hab-i-ta-ble (in-hab'e'ta-bl), 
a. Affording habitation. 

In-hab-i-tance (ln-haVe x tanse), 
In-hab-i-tan-cy (ln-hab'e x tan-se) 
n. Legal residence. 

In-habVtan-ces, ) j 

In-hab'i x tan-cies, J n ' P * 

In-hab-i-tant (in-hab'eH&nt), n. 
One who resides in a place. 

In-hab-i-ta-tion (In^hab-e-ta'- 
shun), 7i. Act of inhabiting; 
abode. 

*In-hab-i-tive-ness (in-hab'eHiv- 
nes), n. Love of home. 

*In-hal-ant (in-hale'ant), n. A 
substance to be inhaled. 

In-ha-la-tion (In-ha-la'shun), n. 
The act of inhaling; an in- 
spiration. 

In-hale (In-hale 7 ), v. t. To draw 
in with air; to inspire. 

In-ha'ling, p. prs. 

In-hal-er (In-hale'ur), n. One who 
inhales; a vessel from which 
medicated vapors are inspired. 

In-har-mo-ni-ous (ln-har-m6'ne- 
^us), a. Not harmonious; un- 
musical. 

In-here (in-here'), v. i. To exist 
in something else. 

In-he'ring, p. prs. 

*In-he-rence (in-he'rense), ) 

In-he-ren-cy (In-he'reVse), j n * 
Inseparable existence in some- 
thing else. 

In-he-rent (in-he'rent), a. Exist- 
ing inseparably in something else; 
innate, inborn. [82-5.] [184-22.] 

In-he-rent-ly (in-he'rent x le), ad. 
By inherence. 

In-her-it (In-her'lt), v. t. To re- 
ceive or possess by inheritance. 



*±N-HER-iT-A-BLE(in-her'it v a-bl),a. 
Transmissive by inheritance; ob- 
tainable by succession. 

*lN-HER-iT-ANCE(in-her'it v llnse),n. 
Patrimony ; hereditary posses- 
sion. [69-22.] [270-3.] 

*In-her-it-or (In-heVitNir), n. 
An heir. 

In-her-it-ress (in-her'itfres), 1 

*lN-HER-iT-Rix(in-h§r'itViks), J n ' 
An heiress. 

In-her'it^ress-es, j , 

In-her'it^rix-es, j n ' & ' 

In-he-sion (in-he'zhun), n. The 
act of inhering, inherence. 

In-hib-it (in-hib'it), v. t. To re- 
strain ; to prohibit. 

*In-hi-bi-tion (In-he-bish'un), n. 
Prohibition ; restraint. 

*In-hib-i-tor-y (in-hib'eHur-re), a. 
Prohibitory, restraining. 

In-hos-pi-ta-ble (in-h&s'peHa-bl), 
a. Affording no entertainment 
to strangers ; repulsive. 

In-hos-pi-ta-ble-ness (in-h&s'pe- 
Ha-bPnes), n. Inhospitality. 

In-hos-pi-ta-bly (in-hos'peHa- 
ble), ad. Unkindly to strangers. 

*In-hos-pi-tal-i-ty (in N h6s-pe- 
tal'leHe), n. Want of courtesy 
to strangers. 

In-hu-man (In-hu'mS-n), a. Cruel, 
barbarous. 

In-hu-man-i-ty ( N ln -hu-man'eHe), 
n. Cruelty, barbarity. 

In-hu-man-ly (In-hu'man^le), ad. 
Savagely, cruelly. 

In-hu-ma-tion ( N in-hu-ma/shun), n. 
Burying, sepulture. 

In-hume (ln-hunie'), v. f. To in- 
ter ; to bury. 

In-hu'ming, p. prs. 

*In-im-i-cal (In-inrTkal or In-e- 
ml'kal), a. Hostile, repugnant, 
adverse. 

lN-iM-i-TA-BiL-i-TY(in x lm-e-t&-bir^ 
le x te), w. Incapacity of being 
imitated. 

In-im-i-ta-ble (in-lm'eHa-bl), a. 
Above imitation. [220-13.] 
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INN 



*In-im-i-ta-bly (in-lm'eHa-ble), 
ad. In a manner not to be imi- 
tated. [99-2.] 

*In-i-qui-tous (ln-ik'we x tus), a. 
Unjust, wicked. [103-18.] 

In-i-qui-ty (in-lk'we v te), n. In- 
justice, wickedness. [143-2.] 

In-i'qui v ties, n. pi. 

In-i-tial (In-ish'al), a. Placed at 
the beginning; incipient: — n., 
the first letter of a word. 

In-i-ti-ate (in-ish'e x ate), v. t. To 
enter ; to instruct in rudiments ; 
to introduce, (ap. p. — into places 
or mysteries, in an art.) 

Ix-i'ti v a-ting, p. prs. 

*In-i-ti-a-tion (Inlsh-e-a'shun), n. 
The act of initiating; admission; 
entrance, (ap. p. — into.) 

In-i-ti-a-tive (in-ish'e v a-tlv), n. 
An introductory step : — a., serv- 
ing to initiate ; introductory. 

*lN-i-Ti-A-TOR-Y(in-lsh'e x a-tuVre), 
a. Initiative. 

In-ject (ln-jekf), v. t. To throw 
in ; to dart in. 

In-jec-tion (in-jek'shun), n. The 
act of throwing in ; that which 
is injected ; a clyster. 

In-ju-di-cious ( x ln-ju-dlsh'us), a. 
Without judgment, unwise. 

In-ju-di-cious-ly fin-ju-dish'us- 
N le), ad. With ill judgment; 
unwisely. 

*lN-JU-DI-CIOUS-NESS(ln-jU-dlsh'- 

ds v n^s), n. Want of judgment, f 

In-junc-tion (In-j&ngk'shun), n. 
Command, order, precept; in 
Law, a writ from a court of chan- 
cery to stay proceedings. 

In-jure (in'jur), v. t. To hurt un- 
justly; to annoy; to damage. 

In'ju^ring, p. prs. 

In-ju-ri-ous (in-ju're x us), a. Un- 
just; mischievous; reproachful. 

lN-JU-Ri-ous-LY(in-ju're N us-le),ctd. 
Wrongfully, with injustice. 

*In-ju-ri-ous-ness (in-ju're x us- 

nes), n. The quality of being 

injurious. 

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In-ju-ry (in'juVe), n. Hurt with- 
out justice; mischief; annoy- 
ance. [54-20.] 

In'ju x ries, n. pi. 

In-jus-tice (in-jus'tis), n. Wrong, 
iniquity. 

Ink (Ingk), n. A fluid for writing 
or printing : — v. t., to mark or 
blacken with ink. 

Ink-horn (Ingk'hflrn), n. A por- 
table case for instruments of 
writing ; a vessel for ink. 

Ink-i-ness (ingk'e v nes), n. State 
of being inky; blackness. 

In-kle (ing'kl), n. A tape ; a nar- 
row fillet. 

Ink-ling (ingk'ling), n. Hint, in- 
timation. 

Ink-stand (Ingk'stand), n. A 
small vessel for holding ink. 

Ink-y (ingk'e), a. [inkier — ink- 
iest.] Consisting of ink ; black 
as ink ; like ink. 

In-lace (in-lase'), v. t. To embel- 
lish with variegations; to lace. 

In-la'cing, p. prs. 

In-land (in'land), a. Interior; 
remote from the sea. 

In-lay (ln-la'), v. t. [inlaid or 

INLAYED — INLAID OT INLAYED.] 

To diversify a surface by in- 
serting fragments of other sub- 
stances; to enamel. 

In-lay (in'la), n. Materials inlaid, 
or cut to be inlaid. 

In-let (In'let), n. A passage; a 
place of ingress; a small bay or 
arm of the sea. 

In-list. See enlist. 

In-ly (in'le), a. Internal ; secret : 
— ad., internally ; secretly. 

In-mate (In'mate), n. One who 
dwells jointly with another. 
[87-23.] 

In-most (in'm6st), a. sup. Deepest 
within : — see in. 

Inn (In), n. A house of entertain- 
ment for travellers ; in England, 
a college of law : — v. i. f to take 
up temporary lodging. 



In-nate (in-nate' or in'nate), a. 
Inborn. 

In-nate-ly (In-nate'le or in'nate- 
x le), ad. Naturally, inherently. 

In-nate-ness (in-nate'nes or ln'- 
nate x nes), n. The quality of be- 
ing innate. 

*lN-NAv-i-GA-BLE(in-nav'e^ga-bl), 
a. Not to be passed by ships. 

In-ner (In'nur), a. com. Interior, 
not outward; internal: — see in. 

In-ner-most (in'nuYm6st), a. sup. 
Deepest within, inmost: — see in. 

In-nerve (in-nerv'), v. t. To in- 
vigorate ; to strengthen. 

In-ner'ving, p. prs. 

Inn-hold-er (in'h61d x ur), n. One 
who keeps an inn. 

In-ning (in'nlng), n. The ingath- 
ering of grain ; the turn for using 
the bat in the game of cricket. 

In-nings (In'ningz), n. pi. Lands 
recovered from the sea. 

Inn-keep-er (in'keep N ur), n. One 
who keeps an inn. 

In-no-cence (ln'n6's^nse), ) 

*In-no-cen-cy (ln'n6 v sen-se), J n ' 
Freedom from guilt; purity; 
harmlessness. [84-16.] 

In-no-cent (ln'n6 v sent), a. Pure 
from mischief; unhurtful, harm- 
less : — n., one free from guilt or 
harm ; an idiot. 

In-no-cent-ly (ln'no x sent-le), ad. 
Without guilt; with simplicity. 

*In-noc-u-ous (ln-n6k'u x us), a. 
Harmless; safe. 

In-noc-u-ous-ly (ln-n6k'u x us-le), 
ad. Harmlessly. 

In-noc-u-ous-ness (in-n&k^us- 
nes), n. Harmlessness. 

In-no-vate (in'n6Vate), v. t. To 
bring in something new : — v. i., 
to introduce novelties. 

In'noVa-ting, p. prs. 

In-no-va-tion (In-nd-va'slmn), n. 
Introduction of novelty ; novelty 
[237-24.] 

*In-no-va-tor (in'n6Va-tur), n 
An introducer of novelties. 



INO 



INQ 

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INS 



*In-nox-ious (ln-n6k'shus), a. 

Harmless, pure, innocent. 
*In-nu-en-do (In-nu-en'dd), n. An 

oblique hint; an insinuation. 
* v In-nu-en'does, n. pi. 
In-nu-mer-a-ble (in-nu'meYa-bl), 

a. Not to be counted. [110-30.] 
In-nu-her-a-bly (in-nu'meVa- 

ble), ad. Without number. 
In-nu-tri-tion (^in-nu-trish'un), n. 

Want of nourishment. 
*In-nu-tri-tious fin-nu-trish'- 

us), a. Not nourishing. 
*In-ob-serv-ance (ln-6b-zerv'- 

anse), n. Neglect to notice or 

obey. 
In-ob-serv-ant (Hn-ob-zerv'ant), 

a. Not noticing. 
In-oc-u-late (in-6k'u x late), v. t. 

To insert the bud of one plant 

into the bark of another ; to com- 
municate disease by inserting 

infectious matter : — v. i., to prac- 
tice inoculation. 
In-oc'uYa-ting, p. prs. 
*In-oc-u-la-tion (in N 6k-u-la' 

shun), n. Grafting in the bud; 

communication of disease by the 

insertion of virus. [229-9.] 
*In-o-dor-ous (in-i'dur^us), a. 

Wanting scent. 
In-of-fen-sive ( x ln-6f-fen'siv), a. 

Harmless, innocent. 
In-of-fen-sive-ly ( x in-6f-fen r siv- 

N le), ad. Without harm. 
*In-of-fen-sive-ness ( x in-6f-feV- 

siv v nes), n. Harmlessness. 
In-of-fi-cial ( x in-6f-fish'al), a. 

Not done by authority. 
*In-of-fi-cious ( x in-6f-fish'us), a. 

Unkind, inattentive. 
In-op-er-a-tive (in-6p'eYa-tiv), a. 

Inactive, not in force. 
In-op-por-tune (inV>p-pdr-tune'), 

a. Unseasonable, inconvenient. 
*In-op-por-tune-ly ( x ln-6p-p6r- 

tune'le), ad. Unseasonably. 
*In-or-di-na-cy (in-6r'de x na-se), 

n. Excess/irregularity, disorder. 

IN-OR'dI X NA-CIES, M. pi. 



In-or-di-nate (in-6r'de x nlt), a. 
Irregular, immoderate. [188-3.] 

In-or-di-nate-ly (in^rM^nit-le), 
ad. Irregularly. 

In-or-di-nate-ness (in-6r'de x nit- 
nes), n. Excess; irregularity; 
disorder. 

In-or-gan-ic ( x in-5r-gan'lk), 

lN-OR-GAN-i-cAL( x in-6r-gan r e x kal), 
a. Void of organs or instru- 
mental parts. 

In-os-cu-late (in-os'ku x late), v. i. 
To unite by contact, as blood- 
vessels : — v. t., to cause to unite, 
as bloodvessels. 

In-os'cu x la-ting, p. prs. 

*In-os-cu-la-tion (ln x 6s-ku-la'- 
shun), n. Union by conjunction 
of extremities. 

In-quest (In'kwest), n. Judicial 
inquiry; a jury, particularly a 
coroner's. 

*In-qui-e-tude (in-kwl'e x tude), n. 
Disturbed state, want of quiet. 

In-quire (in-kwire'), v. t. To ask 
about ; to seek out : — v. i., to 
seek for information ; to ask 
questions (ap. p. — about, of a 
person, for or after what we wish 
to obtain or hear of): — often writ- 
ten enquire. 

In-qui'ring, p. prs. 

In-qui-rer (in-kwi'rur), n. A 
searcher, examiner. 

In-qui-ry (in-kwi're), n. Interro 
gation, examination. [263-4.] 

In-qui'ries, n. pi. 

In-qui-si-tion (In-kwe-zish'un), n. 
Judicial inquiry; a court for the 
detection and punishment of 



In-quis-i-tive (in-kwiz'eHiv), a. 
Curious, prying, f 

In-quis-i-tive-ly (in-kwiz'e x tiv- 
le), ad. With curiosity. 

In-quis-i-tive-ness (ln-kwiz'e- 
Hlv-nes), n. Curiosity. 

In-quis-i-tor (in-kwiz'e x tur), n 
An officer in the courts of in- 
quisition. 



*In-quis-i-to-ri-al ( x ln-kwiz-e- 
t6're x al), a. Pertaining to in- 
quisition or inquisitors. 

In-rail (in-rale'), v. t. To enclose 
with rails. 

In-road (in'r6de), n. Incursion ; 
encroachment, [ap. p. — into.) 
[204-12.] 

*In-sa-ltj-bri-ous ( x ln-sa-lu'bre- 
x us), a. Unhealthy, unwholesome. 

In-sa-ltt-bri-ty (In-sa-lu'bre'te), 
n. Unwholesomeness. 

*In-san-A-ble (in-san'a x bl), a. 
Incurable, irremediable. 

In-sane (in-sane'), a. Mad, crazy. 

In-sane-ly (In-sane'le), ad. With- 
out reason, madly. 

In-san-i-ty (in-san'eHe), n. Mad- 
ness, mental derangement, 
alienation. 

In-sa-ti-a-ble (in-sa/she x a-bl), a. 
Greedy beyond measure. [35-10.] 
[220-16.] 

In-sa-ti-a-ble-ness (in-sa/she x a- 
bl v nes), n. Excessive greediness. 

In-sa-ti-a-bly (in-sa'she x a-bl£), 
ad. With excessive greediness. 

*In-sa-ti-ate (ln-sa'she x it), a. 
Greedy so as not to be satisfied. 

In-sa-ti-ate-ly (in-sa'she x it-le), 
ad. So as not to be satisfied. 

*In-sa-ti-e-ty (In-sa-ti'eHe), n. 
Excessive greediness. 

lN-SAT-u-RA-BLE(in-satsh / u x ra-bl), 
a. Not to be filled or saturated. 

In-scribe (ln-skribe')> v. t. To 
write on ; to dedicate to a patron. 

In- scribing, p. prs. 

In-scrip-tion (In-skrip'shun), n. 
The act of inscribing; address; 
title; something written or en- 
graved. [22-4.] 

In-scrip-tive (in-skrlp'tiv), a. 
Bearing inscription. 

*In-scroll (in-skr61e'), v. t. To 
write on a scroll. 

In-scru-ta-bil-i-ty (in x skr&6-ta- 
bil'le x t&), n. Unsearchableness. 

*lN-scRU-TA-BLE(in-skr66 / ta x bl),a. 
Unsearchable. [141-24.] 
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INS 



In-scru-ta-ble-ness (ln-skr&&'ta- 
N bl-nes), n. Unsearchableness. 

In-scru-ta-bly (in-skr66'ta x ble), 
ad. So as not to be found out. 

In-seam (in-seem'), v. U To im- 
press or mark by a seam. 

*In-sec-a-ble (in-sek'a x bl), a. 
Incapable of being cut. 

In-sect (in'sekt), n. A small 
creeping or flying animal ; any 
thing small or contemptible: — 
a., of the nature of insects. 

* In-sec-tile (In-sek'tll), a. Hav- 
ing the nature of insects. 

In-sec-tion (In-s^k'shun), w. An 
incision. 

*In-sec-tiv-o-rous ( y in-sek-tlv'o- 
Vus), a. Feeding on insects. 

In-se-cure (In-se-kure'), a. Not 
secure, not safe ; hazardous. 

In-se-cure-ly (In-se-kure'le), ad. 
Unsafely, hazardously. 

In-se-cu-ri-ty ( v ln-se-kti'reHe), n. 
Want of safety, danger. 

*In-sen-sate (In-sen'sit), a. Dull, 
stupid ; senseless. 

*"In-sen-si-bil-i-ty (in^sen-se-bil'- 
leHe), n. Stupidity, torpor; in- 
difference ; want of affection. 

In-sen-si-ble (ln-sen'se y bl), a. 
Imperceptible ; void of feeling ; 
indifferent, (ap.p. — to, of.) [81.] 
[283-4.] 

In-sen-si-ble-ness (in-sen'se^bl- 
nes), n. Insensibility. 

In-sen-si-bly (ln-sen'se N ble), ad. 
Imperceptibly. [170-2.] 

*In-sen-ti-ent (ln-sen r she x ent), a. 
Not having perception. 

lN-SEP-AR-A-BLE(ln-sep'ar x a-bl),a. 
United so as not to be parted. 
(ap. p. — from.) 

In-sep-ar-a-ble-ness (in-sep'ar- 
'a-bPnes), n. The quality of 
being inseparable. 

In-sep-ar-a-bly (ln-sep'ar N a-ble), 
ad. With indissoluble union. f 

In-sert (ln-serf), v. t. To place 

in or among other things; to 

thrust in.f 

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In-ser-tion (in-seVshun), n. The 
act of placing in or among other 
matter; the thing inserted; the 
place where inserted, as muscles. 

In-shrine. See enshrine. 

In-side (in'side), n. Interior part. 

*In-sid-i-ous (in-sid'e'us or in- 
sld'yus), a. Sly, treacherous. 

In-sid-i-ous-ly (in-sid'e x us-le or 
in-sid'yus^le), ad. In a sly and 
treacherous manner. 

In-sld-i-ous-ness (ln-sld^ds-nes 
or in-sid'yus v nes), n. Cunning, 
treachery. 

In-sight (Incite), n. , Inspection; 
knowledge. 

In-sig-ni-a (in-slg'ne y a), n. pi. 
Distinguishing marks of office 
or honor. 

*In-sig-nif-i-cance ( N ln-slg-nif'e- 
^kanse), n. Want of meaning or 
importance. 

In-sig-nif-i-can-cy (In-slg-nlfe- 
y kan-se), n. Insignificance. 

In-sig-nip-i-cant (In-sig-nlf'e- 
\kant), a. Wanting meaning ; 
unimportant ; contemptible. 

[56-8.] [186-2.] 

In-sig-nif-i-cant-ly (Hn-slg-nlfe- 
x kant-le), ad. Without meaning 
or importance. 

In-sin-cere (ln-sin-sere'), a. Dis- 
sembling, deceptive, unfaithful. 

*In-sin-cere-ly (ln-sin-sere'le), 
ad. Without sincerity. 

In-sin-cer-i-ty (In-sln-seVeHe), n. 
Deceitfulness ; dissimulation. 

In-sin-u-ate (in-sin'u x ate), v. t. To 
introduce gently ; to hint; to in- 
fuse : — v. i., to wheedle ; to gain 
on the affections by gentle de- 
grees; to creep or wind in. 
{ap. p.— into.) [282-20.] 

*In-sin'u n a-ting, p. prs. 

In-sin-u-a-tion (in\sin-u-a'shun), 
n. The power of pleasing or 
stealing upon the affections ; an 
intimation. 

In-sin-u-a-tor (4n-sin'u y a-tur), n. 
One who intimates. 



In-sip-id (in-sipld), a. Without 
taste ; fiat, dull, spiritless. 

*In-si-pid-i-ty (ln-se-pld'e N te), ) 

In-sip-id-ness (ln-slp'ld y nes), J 
n. Want of taste or spirit; the 
state or quality of being insipid. 

In-sip-id-ly (in-slp'ld^e), ad. 
Without taste or spirit. 

In-sist (in-slst'), v. i. To stand 
or rest upon; to persist in; to 
press; to urge. (ap. p. — on, 
upon.) [114-10.] [321-12.] 

In-sist-ent (in-sist'ent), a. Rest- 
ing upon. 

*In-si-tion (in-slsh'dn), n. The 
insertion of a scion ; a graft. 

In-snare (ln-snare'), v. t. To en- 
trap ; to inveigle ; to take in a 
snare : — often written ensnare. 

In-sna'ring, p. prs. 

In-snar-er (in-snar'ur), n. One 
who insnares. 

In-so-bri-e-ty ( > ln-s6-bri'e N te) r n. 
Drunkenness, intemperance* 

In-so-late (ln's6 > late), v. t. To 
dry in the sun. 

•^In'so^la-ting, p. prs. 

*In-so-lence (in'sd^nse), n. 
Haughtiness mixed with con- 
tempt; impudence. [283-21.] 

In-so-lent (in's6 v lent), a. Con- 
temptuous,overbearing,insulting. 

In-so-lent-ly (ln's6 v lent-le), ad. 
Haughtily, rudely. 

In-so-lid-i-ty fin-sft-lid'e^), n. 
Want of solidity, weakness. 

In-sol-u-bil-i-ty (ln x s6l-u-bll'le- 
He), n. State of being insoluble. 

*In-sol-u-ble (in-s61'u y bl), a. 
Not to be dissolved. 

In-solv-a-ble (in-s61v'a y bl), a. 
Admitting of no solution. 

In-solv-en-cy (ln-s61v'en y se), n. 
Inability to pay debts. 

*In-solv'en x cies, n. pi. 

In-solv-ent (ln-s61v'ent), a. Un- 
able to pay : — n., one unable to 
pay his debts. 

*In-som-ni-ous (In-som'neMs), a. 
Restless, sleepless. 



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INS 



*In-so-much ( x in-s6-mutsh'), ad. 
So that ; to such a degree. 

Ix-spect (in-spekt'), v. t. To look 
into by way of examination; to 
superintend; to view. 

In-spec-tion (in-spek'shun), n. 
Close survey; superintendence; 
examination. (ap. p. — prying 
into, superintendence over.) 

*In-spect-or (In-spe'kt'ur), n. A 
superintendent, an overseer. 

In-spect-or-ship (in-spekt'ur- 
^ship), n. The office of an in- 
spector. 

In-sphere (in-sfere'), v. t. To 
place in an orb or sphere. 

*In-sphe'ring, p. pr8. 

In-spi-ra-ble (in-spl'ra x bl), 
Capable of being inspired. 

*In-spi-ra-tion ( v in-spe-ra'shun), 
n. The act of drawing in the 
breath; an exciting influence 
infusion of ideas into the mind 
by a superior power. [27-10.] 
[198-15.] 

In-spire (ln-spire'), v. i. To draw 
in the breath : — v. t., to breathe 
into; to infuse into the mind; to 
infuse ideas ; to animate by the 
influence of the Holy Spirit, 
[15-5.] [66-31.] [216.] 

In-spi'ring, p. prs. 

In-spir-er (in-splr'ur), n. One 
who inspires. 

*In-spir-it (In-spir'it), v. t. 'To 
animate; to invigorate; to cheer. 

In-spis-sate (in-spis'sate), v. t. 
To thicken, as liquids. 

**In-spis's acting, p. prs. 

Ix-spis-sa-tion (In-spis-sa'shun), 
n. Act of making a liquid thick, 

In-sta-bil-i-ty (In-sta-bil'le'te), 
n. Fickleness, unsteadiness. 

In-sta-ble (In-sta'bl), a. Incon 
stant, unsteady, changing. 

Ix-stall (in-stal'), v. t. To place 
in an office or rank. 

In-stal-la-tion (In-stal-la'shun ) 



1N-STALL-MENT ) /a 4 » T/ A .x 

.„ T > (in-stal'ment),». 

•^In-stal-ment j v " 

The act of installing ; part of a 

sum of money which is to be 

paid from time to time. 

In-stance (in'stanse), n. Impor- 
tunity ; solicitation ; motive, in- 
fluence ; example ; occasion 
[125-10] [190-23]:— v. i., to 
give an example. 

*In' standing, p. prs. 

In-stant (in'stant), a. Pressing, 
urgent, quick : — n., a moment ; 
the present month: — see moment. 

*In-stan-ta-ne-ous fin-stan-ta'- 
ne x us), a. Done in an instant; 
speedy. 

In-stan-ta-ne-ous-ly ( x ln-stan- 
ta'ne x us-le), ad. In an instant ; 
at the moment. 



*In-stan-ter (in-stan'tur), j 
In-stant-ly (In'stantHe), J 



ad. 



Immediately. 
q In-star' v. t. To set with stars. 
In-starr'ing, p. prs. 
In-starr'ed, p. prf. 
In-state (In-state'), v. t. To place 

in a certain condition or state. 
In-sta'ting, p. prs. 
*In-stau-ra-tion ( r ln-staw-ra'- 

shun), n. Restoration, renewal. 
In-stead (in-sted'), ad. In the 

room, in the place, (ap. p. — of.) 

7^" Instead had better be re- 
garded as two words, in and 

STEAD 

In-steep (In-steep'), v. t. To 

soak ; to macerate. 
In-step (in'ste'p), n. The upper 

part of the foot, 
*In-sti-gate (in'ste^gate), v. t. To 

urge to ill ; to incite. 
In'sti^ga-ting, p. prs. 
In-sti-ga-tion ( v in-ste-ga'shun), n, 

Incitement to evil. 
*In-sti-ga-tor (ln'ste N ga-tur), n. 

One who incites to evil, 



*In-stil I (In-stir), v. t. To in 
Act of giving possession of j In-still j fuse by drops ; to en- 
an office with ceremonies. force by repetition. 



*lN-STIL-LA-TION(ln-Stll-la'shun), 

n. Act of pouring in by drops ; 
act of infusing slowly into the 
mind. 

In-stinct (in'stingkt), n. The 
natural impulse which deter- 
mines the will of brutes : natural 
desire or aversion. [113.] [266-23.] 

In-stinct (in-stingkt'), a. Moved 
from within, animated, actuated. 

In-stinct-ive (in-stingkt'iv), a. 
Acting without the application 
or choice of reason ; prompted by 
instinct. [123-27.] [258-22.] 

*In-stinct-ive-ly (In-stingkt'iv- 
N le), ad. By instinct. 

In-sti-tute (in'ste N tute), v. t. To 
fix ; to found ; to establish ; to 
appoint; to instruct: — n., estab- 
lished law, settled order; pre- 
cept, maxim, principle; a lite- 
rary or philosophical society, f 

*In'sti^tu-ting, p. prs. 

In-sti-tu-tion (In-ste-tu'shun), n. 
Establishment; positive law: 
education. [68-5.] [380-5.] 

In-sti-tu-tion-al (In-ste-tu'shun- 
r al), a. Containing first principles. 

-In-sti-tu-tive (in'ste x tu-tiv), a. 
Able to establish. 

*In-sti-tu-tor (in'steHu-tur), n. 
One who establishes ; an in- 
structor. 

In-struct (In-strukt'), v. t. To 
teach ; to educate ; to form by 
precept; to direct; to inform. 
(ap. p. — in.) 

In-struc-tion (in-struk'shun), n. 
The act of teaching, information, 
education, advice. 

In-struct-ive (In-strukt'iv), a. 
Conveying knowledge. 

In-struct-ive-ly (In-strukt'iv^le), 
ad. So as to convey knowledge. 

In-struct-ive-ness (In-strukt'lv- 
^ne^s), 7i. Power of instructing. 

In-struct-or (In-strukt'ur), u. A 
teacher. 

In-strtjct-ress (In-strukt'res), n. 
A female who instructs. 
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Fate, far, fall, fat — me, met — pine, pin — n6, m6ve, 



INT 



-In-struct / ress x es, n. pi. 

Ix-stru-ment (In'stru^me'nt), n. A 
tool; a machine; that by which 
an effect is produced ; an organ j 
a writing containing a contract 
or order. [55-13.] [219-4.] 

In-stru-ment-al (In-stru-me'nt'- 
al), a. Conducive as means to 
some end; aiding. 

*In-stru-ment-al-i-ty fln-stru- 
m&nt-al'le^te), n. Subordinate 
agency; agency of any kind. 
[61-24.] 

^In-stru-ment-alVties, n. pi. 

In-stru-ment-al-ly ( v ln-stru- 
mdnt'arie), ad. As means to an 
end; by use of an instrument. 

lN-suB-JEC-TioN( N in-sub-jek / shun), 
n. State of disobedience. 

*In-sub-or-di-na-tion ( v in-sub- 
v 6r-d^-na'shun), n. Disobedience. 

*In-suf-fer-a-ble (ln-suffur y a- 
bl), a. Intolerable,not to be borne. 

In-suf-fer-a-bly (in-suffur x a- 
ble), ad. Beyond endurance. 

#In-suf-fi-cien-cy ( v in-suf-flsh'- 
eVse), n. Inadequacy to an 
end or purpose, deficiency. 

In-suf-fi-cient (In-suf-fish'ent), 
a. Inadequate to a need or pur- 
pose ; wanting abilities. 

In-suf-fi-cient-ly (ln-suf-fish'- 
£nt x l&), ad. Inadequately. 

*In-su-lar (ln'su N lar or in'shu- 
N lar), a. Belonging to an island ; 
surrounded by water. 

#In-su-lar-i-ty (In-su-lar'eHe or 
^In-shu-lar'eHe), n. State of be- 
ing an island. 

In-su-late (ln'su N late or In'shu- 
x late), v. t. To separate from 
contact. 

*In'su n la-ting, p. pr%. 

*Ix-su-la-tor (in'su N la-tur or in'- 
shii x la-tur), n. That which in- 
sulates. 

In-sult (in'sult), n. Act of in- 
solence, gross abuse. 

In-sult (In-sult'), v. t. To treat 
with insolence or gross abuse. 
276 



In-sult-er (In-sult'ur), n. One 
who insults. 

In-sult-ing-ly (in-sult'lng x le), ad. 
With contemptuous triumph. 

In-su-per-a-bil-i-ty (in x su-per-a- 
bil'le x te), n. The quality of be- 
ing invincible ; invincibility. 

lN-su-PER-A-BLE(in-su'peVa-bl),a. 
Not to be overcome. 

In-su-per-a-ble-ness (In-su'per- 
^a-blWs), n. Invincibleness. 

In-su-per-a-bly (in-sii'peVa-ble), 
ad. Invincibly, insurmountably. 

*lN-SUP-P0RT-A-BLE( X in-SUp-p6rt / - 

a x bl), a. Intolerable, insuffera- 
ble, not to be endured. [274-14.] 

In-sup-port-a-ble-ness ( N ln-sup- 
p6rt'a > bl-n^s), n. State of be- 
ing insupportable. 

In-sup-port-a-bly ( x in-sup-p6rf- 
a y ble), ad. Beyond endurance. 

*lN-sup-PRES-si-BLE(ln-sup-preV 
se^bl), a. Not to be suppressed. 

In-sur-A-ble (in-shur'a'bl), a. 
Capable of being insured; fit to 
be insured. 

; *In-sur-ance (In-shur'anse), n. 
The act of securing against loss 
or damage; money paid to secure 
against loss; security against loss. 

In-sure (in-shure'), v. t. To se- 
cure against loss or damage; to 
make sure : — v. i., to underwrite. 

In-su'ring, p. prs. 

In-sur-er (in-shur'ur), n. One 
who insures. 

*In-sur-gent (in-sur'je'nt), n. 
One who resists the public au- 
thority: — a., rebellious. 

In-sur-mount-a-ble (In-sur- 

rnMnt'a x bl), a. Not to be over- 
come ; unconquerable. [238-10.] 

In-sur-mount-a-bly ( x in-sur- 

mMntTble), ad. Invincibly; 
unconquerably, insuperably. 

lN-suR-REC-TiON(ln-sur-r^k / shun) 
n. Seditious rising, rebellious 
commotion ; revolt. [53-32.] 

In-sur-rec-tion-al ( N ln-sur-rek'~ 
shun v al), a. Insurrectionary. 



*In-sur-rec-tion-a-ry ( x ln-sur- 
rSk'shun^-re), a. Relating to 
insurrection. 

-In-sus-cep-ti-ble (In-sus-sgp'- 
te x bl), a. Not capable of feeling, 
or of being affected. 

*In-tagl-io (ln-tal'y6), n. Any 
thing that has figures engraved 
on it ; a precious stone, or sculp- 
ture, the figures of which are 
sunken : — opposed to cameo and 
relief. 

In-tan-gi-bil-i-ty (inHan-je-bll'- 
leHeJ, n. State of being in- 
tangible ; imperceptibleness. 

*In-tan-gi-ble (in-tan'je N bl), a. 
Imperceptible to the touch. 

*In-te-ger (ln'te v jur), n. The 
whole of any thing; a whole 
number. 

In-te-gral (in'te^gral), a. Whole; 
not broken into fractions; com- 
plete, uninjured : — n., the whole 
made up of parts ; an entire thing. 

In-te-grant (In't^grant), a. Ne- 
cessary for making up an integer. 

In-te-grate (in'te^grate), v. t. To 
make entire. 

In'te x gra-ting, p. prs. 

In-te-gra-tion ( v in-te-gra'shun),n. 
The act of making entire. 

In-teg-ri-ty (in-teVre N te), n. En- 
tireness; honesty; purity; up- 
rightness. [54-12.] [243-15.] 

In-teg-u-ment (In-teg'u'in^nt), n. 
A covering; a membrane. 

In-tel-lect (In'teTle'kt), n. The 
power of understanding ; the 
understanding. [32-27.] [349-1.] 

*In-tel-lect-ive (In-tel-le'kt'iv), 
a. Having power to understand. 

In-tel-lec-tion (In-tel-lek'shun), 
n. The act of understanding; 
perception of ideas. 

lN-TEL-LECT-u-AL(ln-te : l-le ! k'tshu- 
' x al), a. Relating to the under- 
standing; mental. [180-21.] 

^iN-TEL-LECT-U-AL-LY^In-tel-leV- 

tshu x al-le), ad. By means of the 
intellect. 



INT 



INT 

ndr, n&t — tube, tub, bull— 611— p5und—«Ain, THis. 



INT 



*In-tel-li-gence (in-tel'le^nse), 
n. Commerce of information ; 
notice ; spirit ; skill ; under- 
standing. [65-21.] [3800 

*In-tel-li-gen-cer (ln-tel'l^jen- 
sur), n. One who conveys news; 
one who gives notice of private 
or distant transactions ; a news- 
paper. 

In-tel-li-gent (In-tel'le^jent), a. 
Instructed, knowing, skilful. 
[54-21.]t 

In-tel-li-gent-ly (ln-teTle x jent- 
le), ad. In an intelligent manner. 

In-tel-li-gi-bil-i-ty (InHel-le-je- 
bil'leHe), n. Intelligibleness. 

In-tel-li-gi-ble (in-tel'le x je-bl), a. 
To be conceived by the under- 
standing; plain, clear. 

*In-tel-li-gi-ble-ness (In-tel'le- 
^je-brnes), n. Possibility to be 
understood. 

*lN-TEL-Li-Gi-BLY(ln-teTle v je-ble), 
ad. Clearly, plainly; so as to 
be understood. [316-26.] 

iN-TEM-PER-ANCE(ln-tem'per'anse) 
n. Want of moderation, excess, 
y habitual indulgence. 

In-tem-per-ate (In-tem'peYlt), a. 
Immoderate. 

*In-tem-per-ate-ly (In-tem'per- 
It-le), ad. Immoderately, with 
excess. 

In-tem-per-ate-ness (in-tem'per- 
It-nes), n. Want of modera- 
tion, intemperance. 

In-tend (in-tend'), v. t. To mean ; 
to design ; to purpose. [220-7.] 

In-tend-an-cy (ln-tend'an v se), n. 
The office or district of an in- 
tendant. 

In-tend' an^cies, n. pi. 

In-tend-ant (in-tend'ant), n. An 
overseer ; a mayor of a city. 

In-ten-er-a-tion (InHen-er-a'- 
shun), n. The act of softening 
or making tender. 

In-tense (in-tense'), a. Raised to 
a high degree ; strained ; vehe- 
ment. [80-17.] [296-11.] 



In-tense-ly (in-tense'le), ad. To 

a great degree. 
*In-tense-ness (in-te'nse'nes), n. 

The state of being affected to a 

high degree. 
In-ten-si-fy (In-ten'seYi), v. t. 

[prs. t. 3, INTENSIFIES.] To 

make intense. 

In-ten'siVi-ed, p. prf. 

*In-ten-sion (in-ten'shtin), n. The 
act of forcing or straining. 

In-ten-si-ty (in-ten'se'te), n. In- 
tenseness, excess. f 

*In-ten-sive (in-ten'slv), a. In 
tent ; strained ; adding force. 

In-ten-sive-ly (in-ten'slv^le), ad. 
To a great degree. 

In-tent (in-tent'), «. Anxiously 
diligent; eager, earnest (ap. p, 
—on, upon) [114-34] [315-18] : 
— n., a design, a purpose. 

*In-ten-tion (in-ten'shun), n. De- 
sign, purpose. [115-3.] [382-19.] 

In-ten-tion-al (ln-ten'shun N al), a. 
Designed, done by design. 

In-ten-tion-al-ly (in-teVshuVal- 
le), ad. By design, purposely. 

In-tent-ly (In-tent'le), ad. With 
close application, closely, fix 
edly, earnestl} 7 . 

In-tent-ness (in-te'nt'ne's), n. 
Anxious application; state of 
being intent. 

In-ter (In-teV), v. t. To bury.f 

^In-ter'ring, p. prs. 

In-ter'red, p. prj\ 

In-ter-am-ni-an ( v in-ter-am'ne- 
x an), a. Between rivers. 

In-ter-ca-lar (In-ter'kalar), a. 
Intercalary. 

*In-ter-cal-a-ry (ln-ter'ka r la-r£ 
or ^n-ter-kal'aVe), a. Inserted 
out of the common order to pre- 
serve the equation of time ; as, 
the 29th of February, in a leap- 
year, is an intercalary day. 

In-ter-ca-late (In-teV karate or 
In'ter-kaHate), v. t. To insert 
an extraordinary day. 

*In-ter'ca x la-ting, p. prs. 
U 



In-ter-ca-la-tion (in x ter-ka-la'- 

shun), n. Insertion of days out 

of the ordinary reckoning. 
In-ter-cede ( N in-ter-sede'), v. i. 

To pass between ; to act between 

two parties: to interpose. 
x In-ter-ce'ding, p. prs. 
In-ter-ce-dent (In-teT-se'dent), a. 

Mediating. 
••■In-ter-ce-der (In-te'r-se'dur), n. 

One who intercedes; a mediator. 
In-ter-cept (In-te'r-sept'), v. t. 

To stop and seize in the way ; to 

cut off; to obstruct. [55.] 
*In-ter-cep-tion (ln-ter-sep'- 

shun), n. Obstruction; seizure 

by the way. 
lN-TER-CES-siON( N in-ter-sesh'un),«. 

In terposition,mediation. [108-9.] 
In-ter-ces-sor (In-t&r-seYsur), n. 

A mediator. 
In-ter-ces-sor-y (In-ter-ses'suT- 

Ve), a. Containing intercession. 
*In-ter-chain ( x in-ter-tshane'), v.t. 

To chain; to link together. 
In-ter-change (in'ter x tshanje), n. 

Mutual change ; commerce. 
In-ter-change ( v ln-ter-tshauje), 

v. t. To give and take mutually; 

to succeed alternately. 
* x In-ter-chan'ging, p. prs. 
*In-ter-change-a-bil-i-ty fin- 

terHshanje-a-bil'le'te), n. The 

state of being interchangeable. 
*In-ter-change-a-ble ( v in-ter- 

tshanje'a x bl), a. Capable of 

interchange. 
In-ter-change-a-bly (In-ter- 

tshanje'a x ble), ad. Alternately, 

by interchange. 
In-ter-change-ment (In-tSr- 

tshanje'ment), n. Interchange. 
*In-ter-cip-i-ent ( x in-ter-sip'&- 

v ent), a. Intercepting. 
In-ter-clude ( v in-ter-klu.de'), v. i. 

To shut out; to intercept; to in- 
terrupt. 
* n In-ter-clu'ding, p. prs. 
In-ter-com-mon ( v in-ter-k6m'mun) 

v. t. To feed at the same table. 
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INT 



In-ter-com-mu-nt-cate (In-t&r- 
k6m-mu'ne v kate), v. U To com- 
municate mutually. 

^In-ter-com-mu'niYia-ting, p. prs. 

In-ter-com-mun-ion ( v ln-ter-kom- 
mun'yun),n. Mutual communion. 

#In-ter-cos-tal ( x in-ter-k&s'tal), 
a. Placed between the ribs. 

In-ter-course (in'ter x k6rse), n. 
Commerce; communication; ac- 
quaintance, fellowship. [258-9.] 

*In-ter-cur-rence (Hn-ter-kur'- 
r§nse), n. Passage between. 

*In-ter-cur-rent fln-t^r-kdr'- 
rent), a. Running between. 

In-ter-dict (In'terMikt), n. Pro- 
hibition. 

*In-ter-dict (In-ter-dikt'), v. t. 
To forbid ; to prohibit ; to hinder. 

In-ter-dic-tion ( x ln-tgr-dik'shun), 
n. Prohibition ; a curse. 

In-ter-dic-tive ( x in-ter-dlk't!v), a. 
Relating to a prohibition. 

In-ter-dic-tor-y (In-ter-dik'tur- 
\h), a. Interdictive. 

*In-ter-est (in'teVest), n. Con- 
cern, advantage; influence ex- 
erted ; participation ; money 
paid for use [63-9] [380] :— v. t., 
to concern; to affect; to give a 
share in; to engage attention. 
(ap.p.— in, for.) [81-17.] [277-4.] 

Ix-TER-FERE(ln-ter-feer , ),v. i. To 
interpose; to clash; to meddle. 
(ap. p.— with.) [150-27.] 

x In-ter-fe'ring, p. prs. 

*In-ter-fe-rence fin-ter-fe'- 
rense), n. An interposing; an 
intermeddling, mediation. 

In-ter-flu-ent (in-teVflu x ent), a. 
Flowing between. 

*In-ter-ful-gent (ln-ter-ful'- 
jent), a. Shining between. 

In-ter-fu-sed (In-t^r-fuzd'), a. 
Poured or scattered between. 

*In-ter-im (In'teVim), n. .Mean- 
time, intervening time. 

*In-te-ri-or (ln-te're v ur), a. In- 
ternal, lying within : — «., inland 
country. 
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*In-ter-ja-cen-cy (ln-t£r-ja'sen 

N se), n. The act or state of lying 

between. 
In-ter-ja-cent ( x ln-ter-ja's§nt), a. 

Intervening, lying between. 
In-ter-ject (In-teT-jekf), v. t. 

To throw between: — v. i. y to 

come between. 
*In-ter-jec-tion ( x ln-t§r-jek'- 

shun), n. A sudden exclama- 
tion ; a part of speech. 
*In-ter-jec-tion-al pln-teVjek'- 

shun x al), a. Thrown between 

words or phrases. 
In-ter-lace ( x in-ter-lase'), v. t. 

To intermix ; to plait together. 
^In-ter-la'cing, p. prs. 
In-ter-lard (In-te'r-lard'), v. t. 

To interpose; to intermix. 
In-ter-leaf (in'teYleef), n. A 

leaf inserted between leaves. 
Interleaves, n. pL 
*In-ter-leave (In-ter-leev'), v. t. 

To insert blank leaves between 

the other leaves of a book. 
x In-ter-leav'ing, p. prs. 
In-ter-line (In-ter-llne'), v. t. To 

write between lines ; to correct 

by something written between 

the lines. 
x In-ter-li'ning, p. prs. 
In-ter-lin-e-ar (in-te'r-lln'e^ar), 

a. Written between lines. 
*In-ter-lin-e-a-tion ( x in-ter v lln- 

e-a'shun), n. Correction made 

by writing between the lines. 
In-ter-link (ln-ter-lingk'), v. t. 

To join one in another. 
In-ter-lo-ca-tion ( v ln-t§r-16-ka'- 

shun), n. A placing between. 
In-ter-lock (Hn-te'r-lok'), v. t. To 

flow into one another; to em- 
brace. 
In-ter-lo-cu-tion ( v ln-ter-16-ku'- 

shun), n. Dialogue. 6 

*In-ter-loc-u-tor (In-ter-l&k'u- 

x tur), n. One who talks with 

another. 
*In-ter-loc-u-tor-y (Mn-ter-l&k'- 

u x tur-re),a. Consisting of dialogue. 



In-ter-lope (In-ter-^peO, v. i« 
To run between parties and in- 
tercept the advantage that one 
should gain from the other. 

* x In-ter-lo'ping, p. prs. 

In-ter-lo-per ( x in-t^r-16'pur), n. 
One who runs into business to 
which he has no right; an in- 
intruder.- 

*In-ter-lu-cent (In-te'r-lu'se'nt), 
a. Shining between. 

In-ter-lude (in'teVlude), n. A 
farce, or theatrical performance 
between the acts of a play. 

In-ter-lu-nar (In-ter-lu/nar), re. 
Belonging to the time when the 
moon is invisible. 

In-ter-lu-na-ry (In-te'r-lu'naVe), 
a. Interlunar. 

*In-ter-mar-riage (ln-ter-mar'- 
rije), n. Reciprocal marriage 
between families. 

In-ter-mar-ry ( v in-ter-mar're), 
v. i. [prs. t. 3, intermarries.] 
To marry some of each family 
with the other. 

"^In-ter-mar'ri-ed, p. prf. 

In-ter-med-dle ( x in-te : r-med'dl), 
v. i. To interpose officiously; to 
meddle with the affairs of others. 
{ap.p. — with.) 

^In-ter-med'dling, p. prs. 

In-ter-med-dler ( x in-te>-med'- 
dlur), n. One who intermeddles. 

In-ter-me-di-al (ln-ter-me'de'a; ), 
i. Intermediate. 

*In-ter-me-di-ate (In-tlr-me'de- 
It), a. Intervening. [77-8. w 

*lN-TER-ME-DI-ATE-LY(ln-t§r-me / - 

delt-le), ar/. By way of mediation. 
In-ter-me-di-a-tion ( x ln-teVme 

de-a'shun), n. The act of me 

diating, interposition. 
In-ter-me-di-um (In-ter-me'de- 

x um), n. That which intervenes. 
In-ter-me'di x a, ) n L 
In-ter-me'di x ums, ) ' " 
q In-tI2r'm4nt, n. Burial. 
In-ter-mi-na-ble (In-teVme'na- 

bl), a. Immense; endless. 



INT 



INT 

n6r, n6t — tube, tAb, bull— Ml — pound — ^in, this. 



INT 



#In-ter-mi-na-bly (In-ter'me^na 
ble),ad.Boundlessly, without end. 

In-ter-min-gle ( x in-ter-ining'gl), 
v. t. To mingle ; to mix some 
things among others : — v. i., to 
be mixed or incorporated, {ap, 
p. — with.) 

x In-ter-min'gling, p. prs, 

In-ter-mis-sion (In-ter-mlsh'un), 
n. Pause ; intervenient time ; 
state of being intermitted; in- 
terval. 

In-ter-mis-sive (Hn-te'r-mls'slv), a. 
Coming by fits, not continual. 

In-ter-mit (Mii-ter-mit'), v. t. To 
forbear for a time; to interrupt: 
— v. i., to cease for a time. 

^In-ter-mit'ting, p. prs, 

^In-ter-mit'ted, p. prf. 

*Ix-TER-MiT-TENT( v ln-teVmlt'te , nt), 
a. Coming at intervals : — n., a 
fever that intermits. 

In-ter-mix (In-te'r-miks'), v. t. 

[pr8. t. 3, INTERMIXES.] To 

mingle; to join : — v. i. } to be min- 
gled together, {ap. p. — with.) 

In-ter-mix-ture (In-teV-miks'- 
tshur), n. A mixture. 

In-ter-mun-dane (In-te'r-mun'- 
dane), a. Being between worlds. 

In-ter-mu-ral (l.n-ter-mu'ral), a. 
Lying between walls. 

In-ter-nal (in-ter'nal), a. In- 
ward; intrinsic; not foreign: — 
opposed to external. 

In-ter-nal-ly (in-teVnal v le), ad. 
Inwardly; mentally. 

In-ter-na-tion-al (In-ter-na'- 
shun v al), a. Pertaining to the 
mutual intercourse of nations. 

*In-ter-nun-ci-o (In-ter-niin'she- 
v 6), n. A messenger between 
two parties; an envoy of the 
Pope. 

*In-ter-pel-la-tion (InHe'r-pel- 
la'shun), n. A summons; an 
address. 

In-ter-pen-e-trate (Hn-ter-peV- 
e x trate),v. t. To penetrate between. 

Mn-ter-pen'e x tra-ting, p. prs. 



In-ter-plead (In-ter-pleed'), v. t. 
[interpleaded or interpled — 
interpleaded or interpled.] 
In Law, to discuss a preliminary 
point. 

In-ter-po-late (ln-ter'p6 y late or 
in , ter-p6 v late), v. t. To foist any 
thing into a place to which it 
does not belong. 

In-ter'po n la-ting, p. prs. 

*In-ter-po-la-tion (inHer-po-la'- 
shun or In-teV-pft-la'shun), n 
Something put into the original 
matter ; the insertion of spurious 
words in a writing. 

*In-ter-po-la-tor (in-ter'p6 v la 
tur or ln'ter-p6 v la-tur), n. One 
who foists in counterfeit passages, 

In-ter-po-sal (ln-ter-p6'zal), n. 
Interposition ; intervention ; a 
coming between. 

In-ter-pose ( v in-ter-p6ze')> v. t. 
To thrust in as an obstruction, 
interruption, or inconvenience 
to interfere ; to place between : 
— v. i., to mediate; to act be- 
tween two parties. [260-3.] 

x In-ter-po'sing, p. prs. 

In-ter-po-ser ( v ln-ter-pd'zur), n. 
An intervenient agent,a mediator. 

In-ter-po-si-tion (in v ter-p6-zish'- 
un), n. Agency between par- 
ties; mediation. [57-24.] 

In-ter-pret (in-ter'pret), v. t. To 
explain ; to translate ; to ex- 
pound. [301-27.] 

*In-ter-pret-a-ble (in-ter'pret- 
v a-bl), a. Capable of being in- 
terpreted. 

In-ter-pre-ta-tion (in v ter-pre-ta'- 
shiin), n. Explanation; expo- 
sition ; translation. 

-In-ter-pret-a-tive (in-ter'pret- 
a v tiv), a. Explanatory. 

*In-ter-pret-er (In-ter'pretMr), 
n. An expositor; one who in- 
terprets. [158.] 

^iN-TER-PUNC-TioNfln-ter-pungk'- 

shun), n. A pointing between 
words and sentences. 



*lN-TER-REG-NUM(ln-ter-reg'num) 
n. The time during which a 
throne is vacant. 

In-ter-rex (in'terVeks), n. A re- 
gent during an interregnum. 

In-ter-ro-gate (in-terWgate), 
v. t. To examine ; to question : 
— v. i., to put questions. 

lN-TER r RO X GA-TING, p. prs, 

In-ter-ro-ga-tion (inH§r-r6-ga'~ 
shun), n. A question put; an 
inquiry ; a note that marks a 
question, thus [ ? ]. 

In-ter-rog-a-tive (In-ter-r&g'a- 
Hiv), a. Denoting a question : 
— «., a word used in asking 
questions ; as, who. 

iN-TER-ROG-A-TIVE-LYfin-teT-rSg'- 

aHlv-le), ad. In the manner of 
a question. 

*In-ter-ro-ga*-tor (in-ter'r6 N ga- 
tur), n. An asker of questions. 

In-ter-rog-a-tor-y ( N in-ter-r6g'a- 
Hur-re), n. A question ; an in- 
quiry [103-13] : — a., containing 
or expressing a question. 

' ; - v In-ter-rog'a v tor-ies, n. pi. 

In-ter-rupt (In-ter-rupt'), v. t. 
To hinder; to stop; to divide. 
[79-29.] [211-6.] 

*In-ter-rupt-ed-ly ( > in-te i r-rupt'- 
ed N le), ad. Not in continuity. 

lN-TER-RUP-TiON( v in-ter-rup r shun) 
n. Breach of continuity; stop; 
hinderance ; intervention ; inter- 
position. [131-14.]f 

In- ter- scribe (In-ter-skrlbe'), v, t. 
To write between. 

v In-ter-scri'bing, p. prs. 
In-ter-se-cant (In-ter-se'kant), 
a. Dividing into parts. 

In-ter-sect ( x in-ter-sekf), v. t. 
To cut; to divide mutually: — 
v. i., to meet and cross each 
other, as lines. 

lN-TER-SEC-TioN( v in-te : r-sek / shun), 
n. The point where lines cross 
each other; act of crossing. 

In-ter-sert (ln-ter-s£rf), v, t. 
To put in between. 

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INT 
Fate, far, fill, fat — me, met — pine, pin — n6, move, 



INT 



*In-ter-ser-tion ( x in-ter-seV- 
shun), n. The thing inserted; 
an insertion. 

In-ter- space (In'ter^spase), n. A 
space between. 

In-ter-sperse pin-ter-speVse'), 
v. t. To scatter here and there. 

*\En-ter-sper'sing, p. prs. 

In-ter-sper-sion (In-t^r-sper'- 
shun),n. The act of interspersing. 

*lN-TER-STEL-LAR( y ln-ter-st^l / lar), 
a. Intervening between the stars. 

*In-ter-stice (In'teVstls or In- 
ter'stls), n. Space between 
things. 

*In-ter-sti-tial (In-ter-stlsh'al), 
a. Containing interstices. 

In-ter-tex-ture (ln-ter-t§ks' 
tshiir), n. The act of interweav- 
ing ; any thing interwoven. 

lN-TER-TROP-i-cAi/(ln-ter-tr6p'e- 
N kal), a. Being between the 
tropics. 

In-ter-twine ( y ln-ter-twlne'), "I 

In-ter-twist (Hn-ter-twisf), J 
v. t. To unite by twisting. 

^In-ter-twi'ning, ) 

n In-ter-twist'ing, J P' P r8 ' 

In-ter-val (in'terVal), n. Space 
between places ; interstice ; time 
between two events; remission 
of a distemper. [20-8.] [215-5.] 

In-ter-vene (In-ter-vene'), v. t. 
To come between; to happen in 
the way. (ap. p. — between.) 
[79-22.] 

*\En-ter-ve'ning, p. prs. 

* In-ter- ve-ni-ent ( v in-ter-ve'ne- 
v ent), a. Passing or being be- 
tween ; interposed. 

In-ter-ven-tion (In-ter-ven'shun) 
n. Agency between; interposi- 
tion ; mediation. 

In-ter- ver-te-bral (In-ter-veV- 
te^brai), a. Between the vertebrae. 

*In-ter-view (In'terVu), n. A 
formal meeting; mutual sight. 
[105.]f 

In-ter-volve ( x ln-ter-v61v'), v. t. 
To involve one with another. 
280 



n In-ter-volv'ing, p. prs. 
In-ter-weave (in-ter-weev r ), v. t. 
[interwove or interweaved — 

INTERWOVEN Or INTERWEAVED.] 

To intermingle; to weave one 

with another. 
v In-ter-weav'ing, p. prs. 
*In-tes-ta-ble (ln-tes'ta r bl), a. 

Disqualified to make a will. 
*In-tes-ta-cy (in-teVta x se), 

The state of dying intestate. 
In-tes-tate (in-tes'tlt), a. Dy- 
ing without a will. 
*In-tes-ti-nal (In-teVte^nal), a. 

Belonging to the entrails. 
In-tes-tine (In-tes'tln), a. Inter- 
nal, inward ; domestic. 
In-tes-tines (in-tes'tlnz), n. pi. 

The entrails, the bowels. 
In-thrall (in-*Arawl'), v. t. To 

enslave; to shackle: — sometimes 

written enthrall. 
In-thrall'ing, p. prs. 
*In-thrall'ed, p. prf. 
In-thrall-ment ) (in-^rawl'- 
*In-thral-ment j ment), n. 

Servitude, slavery. 
In-ti-ma-cy (in'te v ma-se), n. Close 

familiarity, friendship. 
'■■In'ti'ma-cies, n. pi. 
In-ti-mate (in'te v mate), v. t. To 

hint; to insinuate; to suggest 

indirectly. [102-28.] 
In'ti x ma-ting, p. prs. 
In-ti-mate (In'te'mlt), a. Inmost; 

familiar, closely acquainted (ap. 

jo.— with) [85-8] [254-5]:— n., 

a familiar friend. 
In-ti-mate-ly (ln'te v mit-le), ad. 

Closely ; nearly ; familiarly. 

[78-7.] [180-6.] 
*"In-ti-ma-tion ( x In-te-ma'shun), n. 

Hint; indirect declaration or 

direction; a suggestion. [85-2.] f 
In-tim-i-date (ln-tlm'e x date), v. t. 

To make fearful; to dishearten. 
In-timVda-ting, p.pr8. 
In-tim-i-da-tion (InHlm-e-da'- 

shun), n. The act of intimida- 
ting; fear. 



In-to (In't6), prp. Noting en- 
trance or penetration. 
70f Into is used only after 
verbs of motion, in after verbs 
of rest or motion. Into implies 
entrance, in situation, but not 
entrance; as, He stepped into 
a school, and remained in it. 
In-tol-er-a-ble (in-tdl'er^a-bl), a. 

Insufferable. [127-7.] 
In-tol-er-a-ble-ness (In-t61'eVa- 
bPnes), n. State of being in- 
sufferable. 
In-tol-er-a-bly (ln-t6l'eYa-ble), 
ad. To a degree beyond en- 
durance ; insufferably. 
*In-tol-er-ance (ln-t61'eVanse), 

n. Want of toleration. [332.] 
In-tol-er-ant (In-tftl'eVant), a. 

Not enduring, impatient. 
In-tol-er-a-tion (in x t61-er-a?- 

shun), n. Want of toleration. 
In-tomb. See entomb. 
In-to-nate (InWnate), v. i. To 

thunder ; to sound. 
In'to x na-ting, p. prs. 
In-to-na-tion ( x ln-t6-na'shun), n. 
Act or manner of sounding; 
modulation of the voice. 
a lN-TdNE', v. i. To utter a slow, 

protracted sound; to intonate. 
In-to'ning, p. pr8. 
In-tort (ln-t6rf), v. t. To twist. 
In-tox-i-cate (in-t6ks'e^kate), v. t. 

To inebriate; to make drunk. 
-'•In-toxYca-ting, p. prs. 
In-tox-i-ca-tion (In x t6ks-e-ka7- 
shun), n. The state of being 
drunk, drunkenness. 
In-tract-a-bil-i-ty (InHrakt-a- 
bll'leHe), n. State of being un- 
manageable ; perverseness. 
In-tract-a-ble (ln-trakt'a x bl), a. 
Ungovernable, stubborn. 

lN-TRACT-A-BLE-NESS(in-traktTbl- 

nes), n. Obstinacy, perverseness. 
^In-tract-a-bly, (in-trakt'a^ble), 

ad. Unmanageably, stubbornly. 
*lN-TRAN-si-TivE(ln-tran / se^tlv ), a. 

Not passing over to an object. 



INT 



INT 

nor, n&t— tube, tub, bull— 611- 



-p6und — thin, this. 



INV 



In-tran-si-tive-ly (in-tran'se- 
v tiv-le), ad. Without an object 
following. 

*In-trans-mis-si-ble ( v ln-trans- 
mis'se^bl), a. Not to be trans- 
mitted. 

In-trans-mu-ta-ble ( x ln-trans- 
mu'ta v bl), a. Unchangeable to 
any other substance. 

In-trench (in-trensh'), v. i. [prs. 
t. 3, intrenches.] To invade ; 
to encroach : — v. t., to break with 
hollows ; to fortify with a trench ; 
to furrow. 

In-trench-ment (In-trensh'ment), 
n. Fortification with a trench; 
any defense. 

In-trep-id (in-trep'ld), a. Bold, 
fearless. [149-15.] [295-2.] 

*In-tre-pid-i-ty ( v in-tre-pld'e x te), 
n. Fearlessness, courage, bold- 
ness. [152-11.] [236-2.] 

In-trep-id-ly (ln-trep'ld v le), ad. 
Fearlessly, daringly. 

In-tri-ca-cy (in'tre v ka-se), n. In- 
volution, complexity. 

*In'tri x ca-cies, n. pi. 

In-tri-cate (In'treMdt), a. Entan 
gled, perplexed, complicated. 

Ix-tri-cate-ly (ln'tre v kit-le), ad. 
With complexity. 

In-tri-cate-ness (in'tre v klt-nes), 
n. Complexity, involution. 

**In-trigue (In-treegO, n. A plot; 
a love-affair ; a stratagem : 
v. t\, to form plots ; to carry on 
private designs. 

*lN-TRiGU-iNG(in-treeg'lng),^.£>rs. 

In-trigu-er (in-treeg'ur), n. One 
who intrigues. 

Ix-trigu-ing-ly (In-treeglng^lej, 
ad. With intrigue. 

In-trin-sic (In-trln'slk), ) 

Ix-TRiN-si-CAL(ln-trin'se y kal), J 
Internal; natural; real; true. 

*In-trin-si-cal-ly (ln-trln'se N kal- 
le), ad. Internally; naturally. 

*1n-tro-ce s-sion ( v in-tr6-sesb/un ), 
n. A depression of parts inward; 
a sinking. 



In-tro-duce (Hn-tr6-duse'), v. t. 
To conduct or usher into a place; 
to bring into notice, (ap. p. — 
into or in a place, to a person.) 
[57-27.] 
In-tro-du'cing, p. prs. 

In-tro-du-cer (In-tr6-du'sur), n. 
One who introduces another. 

lN-TRO-Duc-TioN(ln-tr6-duk'shun) 
n. Act of ushering into; pref- 
ace, presentation. 

In-tro-duc-tive ( v ln-tr6-duk'tiv), 
a. Introductory. 

*In-tro-duc-tor-y ( x ln-tr6-duk'~ 
turVe), a. Serving to introduce : 
— n., a preliminary lecture. 

v In-tro-:duc'to x ries, n. pi. 

In-tro-mis-sion ( x ln-tr6-inlsh'un), 
n. The act of intromitting. 

In-tro-mit ( x ln-tr6-mif), v. t. To 
send in ; to let in ; to intermed- 
dle with the effects of another. 

* v In-tro-mit'ting, p. 2>rs. 

-^In-tro-mit'ted, p. prf. 

In-tro-spec-tion (In-t^-spek'- 
shun), n. A view of the inside. 

In-tro-spect-ive ( x ln-tr6-spekf- 
Iv), a. Inspecting inwardly. 

lN-TRO-VER-siON( x ln-tr6-veVshun), 
n. Act of turning inward. 

In-tro-vert ( v in-tr6-vert'), v. t. 
To turn inward. 

In-trude (in-tr66d'), v. i. To 
encroach ; to enter without in- 
vitation or permission; to ob 
trude. {ap. p. — on or upon a 
person or thing not enclosed ; into 
a place enclosed.) 

In-tru'ding, p. prs. 

In-tru-der (ln-tr66'dur), n. One 
who intrudes. 

In-tru-sion (ln-trS6'zhun), n. The 
act of intruding; entrance with 
out invitation. 

In-tru-sive (ln-tr66'siv), a. In- 
truding; coming into company 
without invitation; apt to intrude. 

In-trust (In-trust'), v. t. To treat 

with confidence ; to charge with 

a secret; to confide in. [282-7.] 

24* 



-In-tu-i-tion fin-tu-ish'uo), n. 
Immediate knowledge : unas- 
sisted perception of truth. 

*In-tij-i-tive (in-tu'eHiv), a. Seen 
by the mind immediately; know- 
ing without argument or evi- 
dence. [239.] 

In-tu-i-tive-ly (in-tu'e x tiv-le), ad. 
Without deduction of reason; by 
immediate perception. 

In-tu-mesce ( v in-tu-mes'), v. i. To 
swell ; to expand. 

^In-tu-mes'cing, p. prs. 

*In-tu-mes-cence ( x in-tu-meV- 
sense), n. A swelling; a tumor. 

In-twine. See entwine. 

In-um-brate (In-um'brate), v. *t. 
To obscure ; to cover with shade. 

IN-TTM' BR ACTING, p. prs. 

In-un-date (In-un'date), v. t. To 
overflow with water ; to deluge. 

In-un'daVing, p. prs. 

In-un-da-tion ( x ln-un-da'shun), n. 
A flood, a deluge. 

*In-ur-ban-i-ty ( v ln-ur-ban'e x te), 
n. Incivility, rudeness. 

In-ure (ln-ure'), v. t. To habitu- 
ate; to accustom (ap. p. — to): — ■ 
v. i., in Law, to take effect. 

In-u'ring, p. prs. 

In-ure-ment (In-ure'ment), n. 
Use, habit. 

In-urn (In-urn'), v. t. To bury. 

*In-u-til-i-ty ( x ln-u-tll'le x te), n. 
Uselessness. 

In-vade (ln-vade'), v. t. To at- 
tack a country; to make a hos- 
tile entrance; to assault; to 
encroach. 

In-va'ding, p. prs. 

In-va-der (in-va'dur), n. One 
who invades ; an assailant. 

*In-val-ii) (In-val'ld), a. Weak, 
of no efficacy ; null, void. 

*In-va-lid (in'va x leed or In-va- 
leed'), n. One disabled by sick- 
ness or wounds. 

In-val-i-date (In-vaVeMate), v. t. 
To weaken ; to deprive of force 
or efficacy; to make void. 
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INV 



INV 

Fate, far, fill, fat — me, mSt — pine, pin — n6, move, 



INV 



*In-valVda-ting, p. prs. 

In-val-i-da-tion (InVal-e-da'- 
shdn), n. The act of weakening 
or making void. 

In-va-lid-i-ty (Hn-va-lid'eHe), n. 
The want of efficacy or force; 
weakness. 

In-val-u-a-ble (ln-val'u v a-bl), a. 
Inestimable, very valuable. 

In-va-ri-a-ble (ln-va're v a-bl), a. 
Unchangeable, constant.[99-12.] 

In-va-ri-a-ble-ness (in-va're v a- 
bl v n^s), n. Immutability, con- 
stancy. 

*In-va-ri-a-bly (ln-va're v a-ble), 
ad. Unchangeably, constantly. 

In-va-sion (In-va'zhun), n. Hos- 
tile encroachment or entrance; 
infringement. [333.] 

In-va-sive (In-va'slv), a. Enter- 
ing with hostility, aggressive. 

In-vec-tive (in-v£k'tlv), n. A 
severe censure in speech or wri- 
ting; angry abuse. [199-18.] 

*lN-VEc-TivE-LY(in-veVtlv N le),ad. 
Satirically, abusively. 

*In-veigh (in-va')> v. i. To utter 
censure or reproach ; to declaim. 

*In-veigh-er (in-va'ur), n. A ve- 
hement railer. 

*In-vei-gle (In-ve'gl), v. t. To 
wheedle ; to allure ; to seduce 
by flattery. 

In-vei-gling (In-ve'gllng), p. prs. 

In-vei-gle-ment (in-ve'grment), 
n. Enticement to evil. 

*In-vei-gler (In-ve'glur), n. A 
deceiver ; an allurer to ill. 

In-vent (ln-vent'), v. t. To de- 
vise ; to feign ; to fabricate ; 
to discover. [220-2.] 

In-vent-er. See inventor. 

In-vent-ful (in-v£nt'ful), a. Full 
of invention. 

In-ven-tion (In-vSn'shun), n. Fie 
tion ; contrivance ; act of pro 
ducing something new; the thing 
invented. 

In-vent-ive (ln-vgnt'lv), a. Quick 

at contrivance; ingenious. [351.] 

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*In-vent-or (in-v&nt'ur), n. One 

who finds out something new; a 

contriver. 
*In-ven-tor-y (In'veVtur-re), n. 

A catalogue of goods. 
^In'venVor-ies, n. pi. 
In-vent-ress (in-vSnt're's), n. A 

female who invents. 
*In-vent'ress x es, n. pi. 
In- verse (in-ve'rse'), a. Inverted; 

reciprocal. 
In-verse-ly (In-versed), ad. In 

an inverted order; taken re- 
ciprocally. 
*In-ver-sion (in-veVshtin), n. 

Change of order, time, or place. 
In-vert (in-verf), v. t. To turn 

upside down ; to reverse. [225.] 

[98-5.] 
lN-VERT-E-BRAT-ED(ln-ve'rt / e A brate- 

ed), a. Destitute of vertebrae, 

or of spine. 
In-vert-ed-ly (in-vert'ed N le), ad. 

In contrary or reversed order. 
In- vest (ln-vesf), v. t. To dress; 

to array ; to adorn ; to enclose ; 

to make a purchase of property. 

(ap p.— with,in.)[27-26.][384-3.] 
^In-yes-ti-ga-ble (ln-ves'te N ga- 

bl), a. Capable of being searched 

out. 
In-ves-ti-gate (ln-veVte N gate), v.t. 

To examine ; to inquire into ; to 

search out. 
In-ves'ti^ga-ting, p. prs. 
In-ves-ti-ga-tion ( v in-ves-te-ga'- 

shun), n. Examination, search, 

research. [330.] 
In-ves-ti-ga-tive (In-veVteVa- 

tiv), a. Curious in researches ; 

searching. 
*In-ves-ti-ga-tor (In-veVte^ga- 

tur), n. One who investigates. 
#In-ves-ti-ture (ln-ves'te v ture), 

n. The act of giving possession. 
In-vest-ment (in-vest'ment), n. 

Dress, clothes; money invested. 
In-vet-er-a-cy (ln-vet'er x a-se), n. 

Long continuance of any thing 

bad; deep-rooted firmness. 



In-vet-er-ate (In-veYerlt), a. Old, 
long established; deep-rooted. 
[234-13.] 

In-vet-er-ate-ness (In-vet'eYit- 
n£s), n. Long continuance; in- 
veteracy. 

*In-vid-i-ous (in-vid'e v us), a. En- 
vious, malignant, likely to pro- 
mote envy. 

lN-viD-i-ous-LY(ln-vld'e v us-le),aeZ. 
Malignantly, enviously. 

In-vid-i-ous-ness (in-vld'e^us- 
nes), n. The quality of pro- 
voking envy. 

In-vig-o-rate (In-vig'c-Vate), v. t 
To strengthen ; to animate ; to 
impart energy to. [122-6.]f 

In-vigVra-ting, p. prs. 

In-vig-o-ra-tion (inVig-6-ra'- 
shun), n. The act of invigora- 
ting; the state of being in- 
vigorated. 

*In-vin-ci-bil-i-ty (InVln-se-bll'- 
leHe), n. Invincibleness. 

In-vin-ci-ble (In-vlnWbl), a. 
Unconquerable, insurmountable. 
[278-10.] 

In-vin-ci-ble-ness (in-vin'se x bl- 
nes), n. Insuperable ness ; the 
state of being unconquerable. 

In-vin-ci-bly (in-vin'se v ble), ad,. 
Unconquerably, insurmountably. 

*In-vi-o-la-bil-i-ty (lnVl-6-la- 
bll'le'te), n. The quality of be- 
ing inviolable. 

In-vi-o-la-ble (ln-vl'6 v l&-bl), a. 
Not to be profaned; not to be 
broken. [84-9.] 

In-vi-o-la-bly (In-vi^Ia-ble), ad. 
Without breach or failure. 

In-vi-o-late (In-vl^Vlit), a. Un- 
hurt, unbroken. 

iN-vis-i-BiL-i-TY(lnViz-e-bll'leHe), 
n. The state of being invisible. 

In-vis-i-ble (ln-vlz'e v bl), a. Not 
to be seen, imperceptible, un- 
seen. [140-19.] 

In-vis-i-bly (in-vlz'e x ble), ad. Im- 
perceptibly to the sight; in an 
invisible manner. 



INW 



IRI 
nor, n&t— tube, tub, bull— 611- 



ind — ^in, this. 



IRK 



In-vi^ta-tion ( r in-v&-ta'shun), n. 

The act of inviting, bidding. 
*lN-vi-TA-TOR-Y(in-vl / ta N tur-re),a. 

Containing invitation : — «., a 

hymn of invitation. 
In-vi'ta v tor-ies, n. pi. 
In-vite (ln-vlte'), «• t. To bid; 

to ask; to persuade; to allure. 
In-vi'ting, p. prs., 
In-vi-ter (in-vi'tur), n. One who 

invites. 
In-vi-ting-ly (in-vi'tlngHe), ad. 

So as to invite or allure. 
In-vo-cate (in'v6 > kate), v. t. To 

invoke; to call upon. 
In'vo n ca-ting, p. pr8. 
In-yo-ca-tion ( x in-v6-ka / shun), n. 

The act of calling upon in prayer. 
In-voice (in'v6ise), n. A catalogue 

of the freight of a ship, or of the 

articles and price of goods: — 

v. t., to make a catalogue of 

goods with the prices. 
In-voke (in-v6ke'), v. t. To call 

upon; to implore; to pray to. 

[73-28.]f 
In-yo'king, p. prs. 
*In-vol-un-ta-ri-ly (in-v61'un- 

Ha-re x le), ad. Not by choice ; 

against the will. [37.] [346-1.] 
In-vol-un-ta-ry (in-v&l'unHa-re), 

a. Not done willingly. 
In-vo-lu-tion (ln-v6-lu'shun), n. 

The act of involving ; state of 

being involved ; complication. 
In-volve (in-v&lv'), v. t. To in- 

wrap; to comprise; to entangle; 

to blend. [55-33.] [281-4.] 
In-volv'ing, p. pre. 
In-volv-ed-ness (ln-v&lv'ed x nes), 

n. State of being involved. 
*In-vul-ner-a-bil-i-ty (inVul- 

n^r-a-bil'leHe), n. The quality 

of being invulnerable. 
In-vul-ner-a-ble (in-vul'ner x a- 

bl), a. Not to be wounded. 
In-wall (ln-wal'), v. t. To en- 
close with a wall. 
In-ward (in' ward), a. Internal; 

placed within, interior. 



In-ward (in'ward), ) 



ad. To- 

In-wards (In'wardz), J wards the 
internal parts, within. 

In-ward-ly (in'wardHe), ad. Pri- 
vately, within ; internally. 

In'wards, n. pi. Intestines. 

In-weave (in-weeV), v. t. [in- 
wove or inweaved — inwoven 
or inweaved.] To mix in weav- 
ing; to intertwine. 

*In-weav'ing, p. prs, 

In-wrap (in-rap'), v. t. To cover 
by wrapping; to involve : — 
sometimes written enwrap. 

*In-wrap'ping, p. prs. 

In-wrap'ped, p. prf. 

*In-wreathe (in-reeTH'), v. U To 
surround as with a wreath, 

In-wreath'ing, p. prs. 

*lN-WROUGRT(in-rawt')?a. Adorned 
with work ; worked in, 

I-o-dine (l'6Mine), n. A substance 
obtained from kelp, 

*I-on-ic (i-Sn'ik), a. Belonging 
to one of the dialects of the 
Greek language, or to one of the 
orders of architecture, 

*I-o-ta (i-6'ta), n. The name of 
the Greek letter [ t ] i ; a small 
quantity; a jot. 

*Ip-e-cac-tj-an-ha (Ip-e^kak-u- 
an'a), n. An Indian plant, the 
root of which is used as an 
emetic. 

I-RAS-ci-BiL-i-TY(rras-se-bil'le x te) 
n. Propensity to anger; th( 
quality of being irascible. 

*I-ras-ci-ble (i-ras'se v bl), a. Dis- 
posed to anger, irritable. 

Ire (ire), n. Anger, rage, pas- 
sionate hatred, wrath. [123-9.] 

Ire-ful (lre'ful),a. Angry, raging. 

*Ir-i-des-cence (Ir-^-deVsens), n. 
Colors like the rainbow. 

Ir-i-des-cent (Ir-e-deVsent), a. 
Colored like the rainbow. 

Ir-id-i-um (lr-id'e x um), n. A metal. 

*I-ris (1'ris), n. The rainbow ; the 
circle round the pupil of the eye; 
a plant and its flower. 



I-rish (1'rlsh), a. Relating to 
Ireland. 

I-rish-ism (i'rlshlzm), n. An 
Irish idiom. 

Irk-some (erk'sum), a. Weari- 
some, troublesome, tedious. 

Irk-some-ly (erk'sum^le), ad. In 
a tedious manner. 

-Irk-some-ness (erk'siWnes), n. 
Tediousness, wearisomeness. 

I-ron (i'urn or i'run), n. A hard, 
malleable metal; an instrument 
made of iron ; a chain, a shac- 
kle : — a., made of iron ; resem- 
bling iron in color; hard, im- 
penetrable : — v. t., to smooth with 
an iron ; to shackle with irons. 

*I-ron-i-cal (l-r&n'e^kal), a. Ex- 
pressing one thing and meaning 
another. 

I-ron-i-cal-ly (i-rSn'e x kal-le), ad. 
By the use of irony. 

'* j I-ron-mon-ger (i'urn x mung-gur), 
n. A dealer in iron. 

*I-ron-y (i'run v e), n. A mode of 
speech in which the meaning is 
contrary to the words ; sarcastic 
praise. [198-18.] 

*I-ron-y (i'urn v e), a. Having the 
qualities of iron ; made of iron. 

Ir-ra-di-ance (ir-ra'de anse), \ 
lR-RA-Di-AN-CY(ir-ra'de an-se), J 
n. Emission of rays of light ; 
lustre. 

Ir-ra-di-ate (ir-ra/de'ate), v. t. 
To adorn with light; to make 
splendid; to enlighten intellec- 
tually; to illumine. [183-16.] 

*Ir-ra'di\i-ting, p. prs. 

Ir-ra-di-a-tion (irVa- de-a/shun), 
n. The act of emitting beams of 
light; illumination; light. 

Ir-ra-tion-al (lr-rash'un v al), a. 
Void of reason, absurd, foolish. 

Ir-ra-tion-al-i-ty (ir x rash-un-al / - 
le v te), n. Want of reason. 

* Ir-ra-tion-al-ly (Ir-rash 'unfi- 
le), ad. Without reason, absurdly. 

Ir-re-claim-a-ble (^ir-re-klame'- 
a v bl), a. Not to be reclaimed. 
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IRR 



IRR 

Fate, far, fill, fat — me, m^t — pine, pin — n6, move, 



IRR 



*lR-RE-CLAIM-A-BLY( V lr-r£-kl&me'- 

a x ble), ad. So as not to be 

reclaimed. 
*Ir-rec-on-ci-la-ble (lrYe ! k-&n 

si'la-bl), a. Not to be reconciled; 

inconsistent. 
lR-REC-0N-ci-LA-BLY(irYek-6n-sr / - 

la'ble), ad. In an irreconcilable 

manner. 
Ir-re-cov-er-a-ble ( r ir-re-kuv'- 

ur^a-ol), a. Not to be regained ; 

irreparable, incurable. 
*Ir-re-cov-er-a-bly ( x ir-re-kuv'- 

ur N a-ble), ad. Beyond recovery 
Ir-re-deem-a-ble (Ir-re-deem'a- 

N bl), a. Not to be redeemed. 
**Ir-re-du-ci-ble (Ir-r^-du'se^bl), 

a. Not to be reduced. 
Ir-ref-ra-ga-bil-i-ty (IrVef-ra 

ga-bil'leHe), n. Strength of ar 

gument not to be refuted. 
*Ir-ref-ra-ga-ble (ir-reTra v ga' 

bl), a. Not to be refuted. 
Ir-ref-ra-ga-bly (Ir-reTra^ga- 

ble), ad. With force above 

confutation. 
Ir-re-fu-ta-ble (Ir-re-fu'ta^bl or 

ir-ref'uHa-bl), a. Not to be 

overthrown by argument. 
Ir-reg-u-lar (lr-reg'u N lar), a. De- 
viating from rule ; immethodical, 

unsystematic, changeable. 
Ir-reg-u-lar-i-ty (IrVeg-u-lar'- 

e'te), n. Deviation from rule; 

inordinate practice; vice. 
**Ir n reg-u-lar'i v ties, n. pi. 
Ir-reg-u-lar-ly (lr-reg'u x lar-l£), 

ad. Without rule or method. 
Ir-rel-a-tive (lr-reTa v tlv), a. 

Having no reference,unconnected. 
*lR-REL-E-vAN-CY(ir-rel / eVan-se), 

n. State of being inapplicable. 
Ir-rel-e-vant (Ir-rel'eVant), a. 

Unassisting, unrelieving; not 

applicable. 
Ir-rel-e-vant-ly (Ir-reTeVant- 

le), ad. Not applicably. 
Ir-re-li-gion (lr-re-lij'un), n. 

Contempt of religion; impiety; 

worldliness. 
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*Ir-re-li-gious ( v lr-re-lij'us), a. 

Impious, wicked, profane. 
*Ir-re-li-gious-ly ( v ir-re-lij'us- 

x le), ad. Impiously, profanely. 
*lR-RE-ME-Di-A-BLE(ir-re-me'de x a- 

bl), a. Not to be remedied. 
Ir-re-me-di-a-bly ( v lr-re-me'de- 

v a-ble), ad. Beyond remedy. 
Ir-re-mis-si-ble (lr-r£-mis'se v bl), 

a. Not to be pardoned. 
*Ir-re-mis-si-bly ( v ir-r£-mls'se- 

v ble), ad. Unpardonably. 
*Ir-re-mov-a-ble ( v ir-re-m66v'a- 

^bl), a. Not to be moved. 
*Ir-rep-a-ra-ble (ir-rep'a N ra-bl), 

a. Not to be repaired. 
Ir-rep-a-ra-bly (ir-rep'aYa-ble), 

ad. Without remedy. 
lR-RE-PEAL-A-BLE(lr-re-peel'a v bl), 

a. Incapable of repeal. 
*Ir-rep-re-hen-si-ble (lrYSp-r£- 

h^n'se v bl),a. Exempt from blame. 
Ir-rep-re-hen-si-bly (lr N r^p-re- 

heVse y ble), ad. Not blamably. 
Ir-re-pres-si-ble (Ir-re-preVse- 

x bl), a. Not to be repressed. 

[346-12.] 

lR-RE-PROACH-A-BLE( N lr-re-pr6tsh 

a v bl), a. Without reproach. 
*Ir-re-proach-a-bly ( N lr-re- 

protsh'a v ble), ad. So as to be 

without reproach. 
*Ir-re-prov-a-ble ( N ir-re-pr66v 

a v bl), a. Not to be blamed. 
Ir-re-sist-ance ( x ir-re-zist'anse), 

n. Non-resistance. 
Ir-re-sist-i-bil-i-ty (^r-re^zist-e 

bil'leHe), n. Power above op- 
position. 
Ir-re-sist-i-ble (^ir-re-zlst'e^bl),**. 

Superior to opposition; not to 

be resisted. [131-31.] [238-8.] 
if lR-RE-siST-i-BLY(lr-re-z!st , e N ble), 

ad. So as not to be resisted. 
Ir-res-o-lu-ble (lr-rez'6 x lu-bl), a. 

Not to be broken or dissolved, 
Ir-res-o-lute (lr-reY6 v lute), a. 

Not determined, not firm. 
Ir-res-o-lute-ly (lr-rez'6 x lute- 

le), ad. Without firmness of mind. 



Ir-res-o-lu-tion (ir x rez-6-lu'- 

shun), n. Want of firmness of 

mind. 
Ir-re-solv-a-ble (lr-re-z61v'a- 

x bl), a. Not to be resolved. 
^iR-RE-SPECTViVE^r-re-speWlv), 

a. Without regard to circum- 
stances, (ap.p. — of.) 
Ir-re-spect-ive-ly ( y lr-re-spekf- 

iv N le), ad. In an irrespective 

manner. 
^lR-RES-Pi-RA-BLE(ir-res / pe x ra-bl) 

a. Not fit for respiration. 
*Ir-re-spon-si-bil-i-ty (lr-r£- 

N sp6n-se-bll'leHe), n. Want of 

responsibility. 
Ir-re-spon-si-ble ( v ir-re-sp6n's£- 

N bl), a. Not answerable. 
Ir-re-triev-a-ble (Ir-re-treeVa- 

bl), a. Not to be repaired; ir- 
recoverable. [69-2.] 
*Ir-re-triev-a-bly (lr-re-treev'- 

a x ble), ad. Irrecoverably, irre- 
parably. 
*Ir-rev-er-ence (ir-reVeYe ! nse), 

n. Want of veneration, disrespect. 
Ir-rev-er-ent (Ir-reVeYent), a. 

Not paying due homage or 

reverence. 
*Ir-rev-er-ent-ly (lr-rev'eYent- 

1£), ad. Without due respect. 

[53-23.] 
*Ir-re-ver-si-ble fir-r£-ver'se- 

x bl), a. Not to be changed or 

recalled; irrevocable. 
Ir-re-ver-si-ble-ness (Ir-re-veY- 

se N bi-n^s), n. State of being 

irreversible. 
lR-RE-VER-si-BLYfir-re-ver'se x ble) 

ad. So as to be without change. 
Ir-rev-o-oa-bil-i-ty (irVev-6-ka- 

bil'le'te), n. State of being ir- 
revocable. 
Ir-rev-o-ca-ble (lr-reV6 N ka-bl), 

a. Not to be recalled. 
!i: lR-REV-o-CA-BLY(ir-r^v , 6 N ka-ble) 

ad. Without recall. 
Ir-ri-gate (ir're v gate), v. t. To 

wet; to moisten; to water. 
*Ir'ri n ga-ting, p. prs. 



ISO 



ITA 

nor, not — tube, tub, bull — 6il — p5und — thin, this. 



TVI 



Ir-ri-ga-tion ( v lr-r£-ga'shun), n. 
The act of watering or moistening. 

*Ir-rig-tj-ous (Ir-rlg'u v us), a. Wet, 
watery, dewy. 

*Ir-ri-ta-bil-i-ty ( x lr-re-ta-birie- 
y t&), n. The state of being ir- 
ritable.f 

Ir-ri-ta-ble (Ir'reHa-bl), a. Ca- 
pable of being made angry ; 
easily provoked or inflamed. 
[266-9.] 

Ir-ri-tant (ir'reHant), n. That 
which excites or irritates. 

Ir-ri-tate (ir'reHate), v. U To 
provoke; to exasperate; to ex- 
cite anger ; to heighten ; to rouse 
up. (ap. p. — against or by a 
person, at or by a thing. )[260-17 .] 

Ir'ri v ta-ting, p. pr8. 

Ir-ri-ta-tion (Hr-re-ta'shun), n. 
Provocation, exasperation,anger. 

Ir-ri-ta-tive (ir'reHa-tlv), a. 
Serving to irritate. 

*Ir-rup-tion (ir-rup'shun), n. 
The act of forcing an entrance ; 
inroad ; sudden invasion. 

Is (Iz), prs. t. 3 of the verb be. 

I-sin-glass (I'zing^glas), n. A 
kind of fine glue made from the 
intestines of a fish ; mica. 

*Is-lam-ism (iz'lamlzm), n, Mo- 
hammedanism. 

*Isl-and (ile'and), n. A tract of 
land surrounded by water. 

Isl-akd-er (ile'and x ur), n. An 
inhabitant of an island. 

*Isle (ile), n. An island. 

*Isl-et (i'let), n. A small island. 

I-soch-ro-nal (i-s6k'r6 v nal), ) 

*I-socH-RO-Nous(l-s6kWnds) J a * 
Having equal times; of equal 
duration. 
'■. *Is-o-late (isolate or IzVlate), 
v. t. To detach; to insulate. 

IsVla-ting, p. prs. 

*Is-o-la-tion (ls-6-la/shun or ^iz- 
6-la'shun), n. State of being 
isolated. 

*I-so-MOR-PHOUsfl-s6-m6r'fus),a. 
Having the same form. 



I-sop-A-THY (l-s6p'a^/ie), n. The 
doctrine that diseases are cured 
by the virus which produces or 
is produced by them. 

*I-sos-ce-les (l-s6s'se v leez), a. 
Having two sides equal. 

*I-so-ther-mal ( v l-s6-£AeYmal), a. 
Having equal heat. 

*Is-su-a-ble (ish'u'a-bl), a. Ca- 
pable of being issued. 

Is-sue (ish'u), n. Act of pass- 
ing out; egress; event; conse- 
quence; termination; offspring: 
— v. i ., to come out ; to make an 
eruption; to be produced by a 
fund : — v. t., to send out ; to send 
forth. [126-11.] 

*Is'su N ING, p. prs. 

Is-sue-less (Is'shu^les), a. With- 
out offspring ; having no issue. 

*Isth-mus (ist'mus), n. A neck 
of land joining a peninsula to a 
continent. 

Isth'mus v es, n. pi. 

It (It), pro. [sing. nom. it; pi. 

they : pos8. its ; theirs,(their): 

obj. it ; them.] The thing named 

before or understood. 

^It* It is applicable to animals 

and persons of any gender, 

person, or number; as, "It 

was your horses" " It is she," 

and, when so applied, means 

the subject spoken of. In all 

such uses, it is singular, and 

the verb agrees with it, and 

not with the other nominative. 

I-tal-ian (it-tal'yun), w. The 
language of Italy; a native of 
Italy : — a., relating to Italy. 

*I-tal-ian-ize (it-tal'yunlze), v. t. 
To make Italian. 

I-tai/ian v i-zing, p. prs. 

I-tal-ic (1-taFik), a. Denoting a 
kind of type, thus [Italic], 

*I-tal-i-cize (l-tal'e x slze), v. t. 
To print or write in Italics. 

I-tal'i n ci-zing, p. prs. 

I-tal-ics (i-tal'iks), n. pi. Incli- 
ning letters, first used in Italy. 



Itch (Itsh), n. A cutaneous, con- 
tagious disease : — v. i., to feel 
that uneasiness in the skin which 
is removed by rubbing; to have 
a constant desire. 

*Itch'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

I-tem (I'tem), n. An article; a 
hint; a single entry: — ad., also 
(used when something is added): 
— v. t., to take a note of. 

I-tem-ize (i'temlze), v. t. To sys- 
tematize according to items ; to 
arrange in detail. 

I'tem v i-zing, p. prs. 

It-er-ate (it'eVate), v. t. To re- 
peat ; to utter again. 

It'er v a-ting, p. prs. 

It-er-a-tion ( x it-er-a'shun), n. 
Repetition. [peating. 

It-er-a-tive (it'eYa-tiv), a. Re- 

I-tin-er-a-cy (l-tin'eVa-s&), n. 
The habit of travelling. 

I-tin-er-ant (1-tin'eYant), a. Not 
settled ; wandering, travelling. 

*I-tin-er-a-ry (i-tin'eYa-r&), n. 
A book of travels : — a., travel- 
ling, done on a journey. 

I-tin'er\i-ries, n. pi. 

I-tin-er-ate (i-tin'eVate), v. t. To 
travel from place to place. 

I-tin'er x a-ting, p. prs. 

Its (Its), pro. or a. The singular 
possessive form of it (used be- 
fore and after the name of that 
which is possessed; as, this is 
its food, or this food is its) : — 
see it, and " Grammar of Gram- 
mars," commencing p. 314. 

It-self (it-self), pro. [pi. them- 
selves.] A thing before men- 
tioned. 

JS^ Itself is similar in use to 
herself, and in application to 
it. See herself and it. 

*I-vor-y (i'vuVe), n. The tusk of 
the elephant: — a., made of, or 
pertaining to, ivory. 

I'vor^ies, n. pi. 

I-vy (I've), n. A plant. 

*I'vies, n. pL 

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J AC JAS 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me, m£t — pine, pin — no, move, 



JEN 



J(ja), n. The tenth letter and 
the sixth consonant, has 

always the soft sound of G. Its 

name is written Jay, the plural 

of which is Jays. In Medicine, 

j. is used to represent one : — for 

other abbreviations, see under I. 
Jab-ber (jab'bur), v. i. To talk 

idly and rapidly: — «., idle talk. 
Jab-ber-er (jab'burNlr), n. One 

who jabbers. 
*Ja-cent (ja'sent), a. Lying at 

length. 
*Ja-cinth (ja'sin^), n. A gem. 
Jack (jak), n. The diminutive of 

John ; an engine ; a fish ; a flag ; 

the male of certain animals. 
Jack-a-dan-dy (jak'a x dan-d&), n. 

An impertinent fop. 
Jack'a x dan-dies, n. pi. 
*Jack-al (jak'all or jak-all')> ii» 

An animal resembling a dog or fox. 
Jack-a-Lan-tern (^jak-a-lan'- 

tern), n. An ignis-fatuus. 
*Jack-an-apes (jak'an x aps), n. 

An ape j a coxcomb. 
Jack-boots (jak'b66ts), n. pi. 

Boots for protection. 
Jack-daw (jak'daw), n. A species 

of crow. 
Jack-et (jak'kit), n. A short, 

close coat. 
* Jack-knife (jak'nlfe), n. A 

pocket-knife, larger than a pen- 
knife. 
Jack'knives, n. pi. 
Jack -with- a- Lantern. See 

JACK-A-LANTERN. 

*Jac-o-bin (jak'6 N bln), n. An ex- 
treme radical ; a demagogue. 

*Jac-o-bite (jak'6 x blte), n. A par- 
tisan of James II. of England. 

*Jac-o-net (jak'6 v nSt), n. A 
slight muslin. 

Jac-u-la-tion ( v jak-u-la'shun), n 
The act of throwing weapons. 

*Jac-u-la-tor-y (jak'u-laHur-re), 
a. Throwing out. 
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Jade (jade), n. A horse of no 
spirit ; a mean woman : — v. t., to 
tire; to harass; to weary. 

Ja'ding, p. prs. 

*Ja-dish (jl/dlsh), a. Vicious, bad. 

Jagg (jag), n. A protuberance: 
— v, t., to cut into indentures. 

*Jag-ged-ness (jag'g5d x n3s), n. 
State of being notched. 

jAG-GY(jag'ge),a.Uneven,notched. 

Jail (jale), n. A prison : — some- 
times written gaol. 

JAiL-BiRD(jale'burd),w. Aprisoner. 

!J Jail-er (jale'ur), n. The keeper 
of a prison. 

Mail-Fe-ver (jale'feVur), n. A 
dangerous fever generated in 
prisons. 

JAL-Ap(jal'liip),n. A purgative root. 

*'Jam (jam), n. A conserve of fruits. 

*Jamb (jam), n. A post of a door; 
a support or pillar. 

Jan-gle (jang'gl), v. i. To quar- 
rel; to dispute: — n., contention. 
Jan'gling, p. prs. 
Jan-i-tor (jan'e y tur), n. A door- 
keeper. 

*Jan-i-za-ry (janTza-r&), n. A 
Turkish soldier. 

Jan'i v za-ries, n. pi. 

Jant-i-ness (jant'eWs), n. Airi- 
ness, briskness. 

jAN-TY(jan / te),«.Fluttering,showy. 

Jan-u-a-ry (jan'ti v a-re), n. The 
first month of the year. 

Ja-p an (ja-pan'),n. Varnished work, 
a varnish : — v. t., to varnish. 

Ja-pan'ning, p. prs. 
Ja-pan'ned, p. prf. 

Jar, v. t. To strike together with 
trembling; to clash; to dispute; 
to sound harshly [138] [360-11]: 
— n., a vibration ; discord ; an 
earthen vessel. [144-19.] 

Jar'ring, p. prs. 

f Jar' red, p. prf. 

*Jar-gon (jar'gun), n. Unintel- 
ligible talk, gibberish. 

*Jas-mine (jas'min or jaz'min), n. 
A plant and its flower. 



Jas-per (jas'pur), n. A precious 
stone of various colors. 

*Jaun-dice (jan'dls), w. A disease 
of the liver. 

*Jaun-diced (jan'dist), a* Af- 
fected with jaundice; prejudiced. 

Jaunt (jant), v. i. To make short 
excursions for air or exercise : — 
n., a trip, a short journey. 

*Jave-lin (jav'lin), n. A spear, or 
half pike ; a dart. 

Jaw, n. The bone of the mouth 
in which the teeth are fixed : — 
v. t. y to abuse by scolding: — v.i. f 
to scold. 

Jay (ja), n. A bird. 

Jeal-ous (jel'lus), a. Suspicious ; 
emulous; envious, (ap. p. — of.) 
[213-8.] 

Jeal-ous-ly (jel'lusle), ad. "With 
jealousy. 

Jeal-ous-y (jel'lus^e), n. Sus- 
picion in love; suspicious fear. 
[150-9.] [277-17.] 

^Jeal'ous^ies, n. pi. 

Jeer, v. i. To scoff; to deride : 
— n., scoff, taunt, mockery, (ap. 
p.— Sit.) [371-6.] 

*Jeer-ing-ly (jeer'lng v le), ad. 
Scornfully, contemptuously. 

*Je-ho-vah (je-h6'va), n. The 
Hebrew name of God. 

Je-june (je-j66n'), a. Wanting, 
hungry, dry, bare, empty. 

Je-june-ness (je , -j56n'n£s), n. 
Penury, poverty; dryness. 

Jel-lied (jel'lid), a. Glutinous, 
like jelly. 

Jel-ly (jel'le), n. A soft, tremu- 
lous, transparent substance, ob- 
tained from animals and vegeta- 
bles ; gelatin : — often written 
gelly. 

Jel'lies, n. pi. 

Jen-net (jen'net), n. A small 
Spanish horse : — often written 

GENET. 

Jen-ny (jeVn6), n. A spinning- 
machine. 
Jen'nies, n. pi. 



JEW 



JOC 
nor, n&t— tube, tub, bull— 611- 



-p5und — thin, THis. 



JOI 



Jeop-ard (j^p'purd), v. t. To 

hazard; to put in danger; to 

peril. 
Jeop-ard-ize (jeVpurdHze), *>• t. 

To endanger ; to jeopard. 
Jeop'ardVzing, p. prs. 
*Jeop-ard-ous (jep'purd^us), a. 

Hazardous, dangerous. 
Jeop-ard- y (jep'purd^), n. Risk, 

hazard, peril, danger. 
*Jeop'ard x ies, n. pi. 
*Jer-e-mi-ad J i T _ h _ mi , U) n> 
Jer-e-mi-ade j vj " 

Lamentation. 
Jerk, n. A smart, quick lash ; a 

sudden spring: — v. t., to strike 

with a quick, smart blow; to 

throw or thrust suddenly. 
* Jer-kin (jer'kln), n. A jacket ; 

a short coat; a hawk. 
*Jer-sey (jeYze), n. Fine yarn 

of wool. 
*Jes-sa-mine (jes'sa^mln), n. A 

plant and its flower. 
Jest, n. Any thing ludicrous ; a 

joke ; laughing-stock : — v. i. f to 

make diversion ; to joke. 
Jest-ing-ly (je'st'lng^), ad. In 

a jesting manner. 
*Jes-u-it (jeVMt), n. One of the 

Society of Jesus ; a crafty person, 

Jes-u-it-ism (jez'Mt-lzm), n. The 

principles of the Jesuits; craftiness. 

Jet, n. A very beautiful black 

fossil; a spout of water: — v. i., 

to shoot forward ; to jut out. 
Jet'ting, p. prs. 
' Jet'ted, p. prf. 
*Jet-teau (jeVti), n. A spout of 

water : — also written jet d'eau. 
Jet-ty (jeM/te), a. [jettier — 

jettiest.] Made of jet; black 

as jet. 
Jew (ju), n. An Israelite. 
*Jew-el (ju'll), n. An ornament 

of value ; a name of fondness ; a 

precious stone: — v. t, to adorn 

with jewels. 
Jew'el n ing, *) 
*Jew'ei/lingJ P'P™- 



} (ju'iriur), n. 



Jew'el-ed, 
*Jew'ell-ed 
Jew-el-er 
*Jew-el-ler 

One who deals in jewels. 
Jew-el-ry (ju'ilVe), n. The wares 

of a jeweller. 
Jew-ess (ju'es), n. A Hebrew 

woman or girl. 
Jew'ess v es, n. pi. 
*Jew-ry (ju're), n. Judea. 
Jew's-Harp ) ,.i ., , x 
*Jews-harp } O^'hirp), »• 

A kind of musical toy. 
*Jez-e-bel (jeYe x bel), n. A vile, 

cruel woman. 
JIb, n. The foremost sail of a ship; 

the arm or beam of a crane. 
Jibe. See gibe. 
*Jif-fy (jif'fe), n. A moment. 
Jif'fies, n. pi. 
J!g, n. A light dance or tune : — 

v. i., to dance carelessly. 
*Jig'ging, p. prs. 
Jig'ged, p. prf. 
J!ll, n. A young woman. 
J!lt, n. A woman who deceives 

in love; a name of contempt: — 

v. t., to trick or deceive in love. 
*Jin-gle (jing'gl), v. i. To sound 

sharply; to tinkle; to rhyme 

together : — v. t., to cause to 

tinkle: — n., any thing sound- 
ing; a rattle ; a bell; a tinkle: 

— often written gingle. 
Jin'gling, p. prs. 
J6b, 11. A piece of chance work ; 

a mean lucrative affair: — v. i. f to 

work at jobs. 
* Job'bing, p. prs. 
Job'bed, p. prf. 
Job-ber (j6b'bur), n. One who 

does chance work: a dealer in 

stocks and dry-goods. 
Jock-ey (j6k'ke), n. One who 

deals in horses; a cheat; a 

trickish fellow : — v. t., to cheat ; 

to trick. 
*Jock-ey-ism (j6k'ke'lzm), n. The 

practice of jockeys. 



*Jo-cose (j6-k6se'), ) a. Given 
Joc-u-lar (j6k / u N lur), J to jokes ; 

merry, waggish, sportive. 
Jo-cose-ly (j6-k6se'le), ad. In 

jest, waggishly, jokingly. 
Joc-u-lar-i-ty (^jSk-u-lar'eHe), n. 

Merriment, disposition to jest. 
\Toc-u-larVties, n. pi. 
*Joc-und (j6k'und), a. Mirthful, 

merry, gay, lively. 
Joc-und-ly (j6k'und x le), ad. Mer- 
rily, gayly. 
Joc-und-ness (j6k'und v nes), ) 
#Jo-cund-i-ty (j6-kund'eHe), j n ' 

State of being jocund, gayety. 
J6g, v. t. To push ; to shake ; to 

travel slowly: — n., a push; a 

hint; a slow motion. 

* Jog'ging, p. prs. 
Jog'ged, p. prf. 

Jog-gle (j6g'gl), v. i. To shake ; 
to totter: — v. t. y to jostle; to 
cause to shake. 

*Jog'gling, p. prs. 

Join (join), v. t. To add ; to act 
in concert; to unite: — v. i., to 
grow to; to adhere; to be in 
contact, (ap. p. — with, to.) 

Join-der (joln'dur), ?i.Conjunction. 

Join-er (jdln'ur), n. One who 
joins wood together; a mechanic. 

*Join-er-y (j61n'ur r e), n. The 
work of a joiner. 

Joint (joint), n. Articulation of 
limbs; a hinge; a knot in a 
plant : — a.,shared by two or more; 
combined : — v. t., to form in ar- 
ticulations; to join together; to 
divide a joint; to smooth the 
edge of boards so that they may 
unite closely. 

*Joint-heir (j61nt / are), n. An 
heir having a joint interest 

Joint-ly (jMnt'le), ad. Not sepa- 
rately, together, in concert. 

Joint-ress (jdlnt'res), n. A fe- 
male who has a jointure. 

* Joint'ress^es, n. pi. 
Joint-stock (j61nt / st6k), n. Stock 

held in company. 

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JOU 



JUD 
Fate, far, fill, fat — me, nie't — pine, pin — n&, move, 



JUG 



Joint-ure (j5int'yur), n. Estate 
settled on a wife, to be enjoyed 
after her husband's decease: — 
v. t., to settle a jointure. 

* Joist (jdlst), n. A beam helping 
to support a floor : — v. t. f to lay 
joists. 

J6ke, n. A jest: — v. u 9 to jest. 

Jo'king, p. prs. 

Jok-ing-ly (j6'klng x le), ad. In a 
jesting way. 

J6le, n. The cheek ; the head of 
a fish : — sometimes written jowl. 

*Jol-li-ly p&l'le x le), ad. With 
noisy merriment. 

Jol-li-ness (j&rie N nes), n, Noisy 
merriment, gayety. 

Jol-li-ty (j61'le x te), n. Merriment, 
gayety, festivity. 

*Jol'li v ties, n. pL 

Jol-ly (j61'le), a. [jollier — 
jolliest.] Gay, merry. [363-18.] 

Jolt, n. A shock, as in a car- 
riage; a shake: — v. i., to shake, 
as a carriage: — v. t., to shake 
with sudden jerks. 

*Jos-tle (j6s / sl), v. t. To knock 
against; to push. [352-6.] 

Jos'tling, p. prs. 

J6t, n. A point; a tittle; an iota: 
— v. t., to set down briefly. 

Jot'ting, p. prs. 

Jot'ted, p. prf. 

Jour-nal (jur-nul), n. A diary; a 
paper published daily; a book 
of accounts used to collect the 
entries of the daybook under 
ledger titles. 

*Jour-nal-ism (jur'nuHzm), n. 
Management of journals ; the 
practice of keeping a journal. 

Jour-nal-ist (jur'nullst), n. A 
writer for, or conductor of, a jour- 
nal; one who keeps a journal. 

*Jour-nal-ize (jur'nuPize), v. t. 
To enter in a journal. 

Jour'nalVzing, p. prs. 

*Jour-ney (jur'ne), n. Travel by 
land, or a voyage by sea; a tour; 
a passage : — v. i., to travel. 
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Jour-ney-man (jur'ne^man), n. A 
hired workman. 

Jour'ney x men, n, pi. 

Jour-ney-work (jur'n&Vurk), n. 
Work done by a journeyman. 

* Joust (just), n. Tilt, tournament 
— v. i., to run in the tilt. 

J6ve, n. The supreme deity of the 
Romans, Jupiter. 

Jo-vi-al (jo've^al), a. Gay, airy, 
merry, full of mirth, jolly. 

*Jo-vi-al-ly (j6've x al-le), ad. 
Merrily, gayly. 

Jo-vi-al-ness (j6 r ve r al-n§s), n. 
Gayety, merriment, festivity. 

Jowl. See jole. 

Joy (j6e), n. Gladness; merri- 
ment, pleasure, mirth, happi- 
ness : — v. i., to rejoice; to be glad, 

Joy-ful (j6e'fiil), a. Full of joy, 
glad, merry, blithe. 

*Joy-ful-ly (j6e'furie), ad. With 
joy, gladly, merrily. 

Joy-ful-ness (jde'f&Tnes), n. Ex- 
ultation, gladness, joy. 

Joy-less (jde'les), a. Void of joy. 

Joy-less-ly (jde'leVle), ad. In 
a joyless manner. 

Joy-less-ness (j5e'leVnes), n. 
State of being joyless. 

Joy-ous (j6e'us), a. Glad, merry, 
giving joy, mirthful. 

Joy-ous-ly (joe'us'le), ad. With 
joy or gladness. 

Joy-ous-ness (j6e'us r ne's), n. The 
state of being joyous. 
Ju-bi-lant (ju'be^lant), a. Ut- 
tering songs of triumph; re- 
joicing. 

Ju-bi-la-tion fju-be-la'shun), n. 
The act of declaring triumph. 

Ju-bi-lee (ju'be x le), n. A public 
festivity; a season of joy. [94-11.] 



Ju-da-ic-al (ju-da'ik N al), 



Ju-da-ic (ju-da'lk), ) 

Jewish. 

* Ju-da-ism (ju'dalzm), n. The re- 
ligious rites of the Jews. 

*Ju-da-ize (ju'dalze), v. i. To 
conform to Jewish rites. 



Ju'daVzing, p. prs. 

Judge (judj), n. One who pre- 
sides in a court of judicature; 
one who judges; a magistrate; 
an umpire: — v. i., to pass sen- 
tence ; to form an opinion : — v. t., 
to pass sentence upon; to ex- 
amine; to decide. 

*Judg'ing, p. prs. 

*Judge-ship (judj'shlp), n. The 
office or dignity of a judge. 

Judge-ment ) (judg'me : nt),7i. Pow- 

*Judg-ment J er of judging ; de- 
cision ; opinion; sagacity ; con- 
demnation; punishment inflicted 
for evil; the last doom. [63-16.] 
[283-10.] 

Ju-di-ca-tive (ju'de^ka-tlv), a. 
Having power to judge. 

Ju-di-ca-tor-y (ju'de v ka-turYe), n, 
A tribunal; a court of justice. 

*Ju'di v ca-tor x ies, n. pi. 

*Ju-di-ca-ture (ju'de v ka-ture), n. 
Power of distributing justice. 

*Ju-di-cial (ju-dlsh'al), a. Per- 
taining to courts of justice; 
practiced in the distribution of 
public justice; inflicted as a 
penalty. [103-17.] 

Ju-di-cial-ly (ju-dish'al x l&), ad. 
In a judicial manner; in the 
forms of legal justice. 

*Ju-di-cia-ry (ju-dish'aVe), a. 
Passing judgment upon : — »., 
courts of justice; the judges 
collectively. 

Ju-di-cious (ju-dlsh'us), a. Pru- 
dent, discerning, wise, sagacious. 
[184-1.] 

Ju-di-cious-ly (ju-dish'us le), ad. 
Wisely, prudently. 

Ju-di-cious-ness (ju-dish'uVne , s), 
n. Prudence, wisdom. 

Jug, n. A vessel, usually earthen, 
used for holding liquors, &o. 

Jug-gle (jug'gl), v. i. To play 
tricks by sleight of hand : — n. f 
a trick by legerdemain ; an im- 
posture. 

Jug'gling, p. prs. 



- 



JUN 



JUS 
nor, nSt— tube, tub, bull— 6il- 



-pMnd — thin, this. 



JUX 



#Jug-gler (jug'glur), n. One who 
practices jugglery. 

*Jug-gler-y (jtig'glur^), n. Leg- 
erdemain, sleight of hand. 

*Ju-gu-lar (ju'gu^lar), a. Be- 
longing to the throat. 

Juice (juse), n. The fluid of plants 
and animals. 

* Juice-less (juse'lls), a. Without 
moisture or sap. 

*Jui-ci-ness (ju'se x n§s), n. State 
of being juicy; plenty of juice. 

*Jui-cy (ju/se), a. [juicier — jui- 
ciest.] Moist; full of juice. 

Ju-jube (ju/jube), n, A plant and 
its fruit. 

Ju-lep (ju'lgp), n, A beverage; 
a liquid medicine. 

Jul-ian (jul'yan), a. Denoting 
the year as regulated by Julius 
Cassar : — see style. 

Ju-ly (ju-U'), n. The seventh 
month. 

Jum-ble (jum'bl), v. t. To mix 
confusedly together : — n., a con- 
fused mixture ; a mixture. 

*Jum'bling, p. prs. 

Jump, n. A leap, a skip, a bound : 
— v. %., to leap, to bound, to skip. 

Jump-er (jmnp'ur), n. One who 
jumps ; a kind of sleigh. 

Jun-cate. See junket. 

JuNc-TioN(jungk'shun), n. Act of 
joining, union, coalition. [69-30.] 

*Junc-ture (jungk'tshiir), n. A 
joint; critical time; connection 
of circumstances. 

June, n. The sixth month of 
the year. 

*Jun-gle (jung / gl), n, A thick 
cluster of shrubs, &c. 

*Ju-ni-or (ju'ne^ur or june'yur), 
a. Younger, later in rank or 
office : — n., a younger person. 

Ju-ni-per (ju/ne x pur), n. A plant. 

Junk (jungk), n. A Chinese or 
Japanese ship ; a piece of cable. 

*Junk-et (jungklt), v. i. To feast 
secretly : — n., a kind of sweet- 
meat; a secret entertainment. 
T 



Jun-to (jun't6), n. A council; a 

cabal. [365-16.] 
*Jun'toes, n. pi, 
*Ju-pi-ter (ju'pe'tur), n. One of 

the heathen deities ; a planet ; 

Jove. 
Ju-rat (ju/rat), n, A magistrate 

in some corporations. 
*Ju-rid-i-cal (ju-rid'e^kal), a. 

Pertaining to law ; acting in the 

distribution of justice. 
*Ju-rid-i-cal-ly (ju-rid'e x kal-le), 

ad. With legal forms. 
Ju-ris-con-sult ( x ju-ris-k6n'sult), 
. n. Among the Romans, a man 

learned in law. 
Ju-ris-dic-tion Qu-ris-dik'shun), 

n. Legal authority; extent of 

power; district. 
*Ju-ris-pru-dence ( > ju-ris-prS& r - 

d£nse), n. The science of law. 

*Ju-RIS-PRU-DEN-TIAL ( X ju-rls- 

pr66-den'shal), a. Belonging to, 
or denoting, jurisprudence. 

Ju-rist (ju'rist), n. One versed 
in the law; a civil lawyer; a 
civilian. 

*Ju-ror (ju'rur), n. One who 
serves on a jury. 

Ju-ry (ju're), n, A company of 
men sworn to deliver truth upon 
such evidence as shall be given 
before them touching the matter 
in question. 

*Ju'ries, n. pi. 

Ju-ry-man (ju're^man), n. One who 
is on a jury. 

Ju'ry'men, ii. pi. 

Ju-ry-mast (ju're^mast), ». A 
temporary mast. 

Just, a. Upright, honest; com- 
plete; full; impartial; accurate; 
appropriate : — ad., exactly, nice- 
ly, barely. 

*Jus-tice (jus'tis), n. Vindicative 
retribution; equity; right; a 
magistrate, a judge. [63-24.] 
[380-3.] 

*Jus-tice-ship (jus'tis^ship), n. 

The rank or office of a justice. 

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Jus-ti-ci-a-ry (jus-tish'e v a-re), n. 
One who administers justice. 

^JUS-TI'CI^A-RIES, 11. pi. 

*Jus-ti-fi-a-ble (jus'te'fi-a'bl), a. 
Defensible by law or reason. 

Jus-ti-fi-a-ble-ness (jus'te^fi-a- 
N bl-nes), n. Rectitude; possi- 
bility of being fairly defended. 

Jus-Ti-Fi-A-BLY(jus'te r fi-a v ble),ac?. 
So as to be justified; rightly. 

Jus-ti-fi-ca-tion ( x jus-te-fe-ka'- 
shun), n. Defense, vindication ; 
the act by which a person is 
accounted righteous in the sight 
of God. 

*JUS-TIF-I-CA-T0R-Y (jUS-tlf e'ka- 

turVe), a. Tending to justify. 

Jus-ti-fi-er (jus'te^fi-ur), n. One 
who defends or justifies. 

Jus-ti-fy (jus't^fi), v. t. [prs, t, 3, 
justifies.] To clear from im- 
puted guilt; to defend; to vin- 
dicate ; to exculpate. 

* JuS r TI V FI-ED, p. prf, 

Jus-tle. See JOSTLE. 

Just-ly (just'le), ad. Uprightly, 
honestly; properly; exactly. 

Just-ness (just'n£s), n. Justice; 
equity; accuracy; precision. 

Jut, v. i. To shoot out or for- 
ward; to project: — n., a projec- 
tion ; a shooting forward. 

* Jut'ting, p. prs. 
Jut'ted, p. prf, 
*Ju-ye-nes-cence ( N ju-ve-ney- 

s£nse), n. A growing or becom- 
ing young. 
Ju-ve-nes-cent Cju-ve-nes'sent), 

n. A growing or becoming young. 
Ju-ve-nile (ju've x nil or ju've x nile), 

a. Youthful, suited to youth; 

pertaining to youth. 
Ju-VE-NiLE-NESS(ju / ve v nile-ne : s),n. 

Juvenility. 
*Ju-VE-NiL-i-TYpju-ve-nirie'te),7i. 

Youthfulness ; youth. 
*Jux-ta-po-si-tion ( r juks-ta-p6- 

zlsh'un), 11. The state of being 

placed by each other; nearness 

in place. 

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KEE 



KEY 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me, met — pine, pin — n6, m5ve, 



KIN 



K(ka), n. The eleventh letter 
and the seventh consonant. 
The name is written Kay, and 
the plural Kays. In Chemistry, 
K. stands for Kalium (Potassium); 
in Europe, it is extensively used 
as an abbreviation of King's or 
Knight; thus, K.B. stand for 
King' 8 Bench, or Knight of the 
Bath. 

Kale, n. A kind of cabbage 

*KA-LEi-DO-scoPE(ka-li / d6 v sk6pe) 
n. An optical instrument which 
exhibits many varieties of form 
and color. 

Ka-li (ka'le), n. A sea- weed. 

*Kan-ga-roo (^kang-a-r&d'), «. An 
animal of Australia. 

*Ka-ty-did (ka'teMld), n. An 
insect like a grasshopper. 

Kaw. See caw. 

Kedge (kedje), v. t. To warp or 
move, as a ship: — »., a small 
anchor. 

Kedg'ing, p. prs. 

Keel, n. The bottom of a ship; 
the principal timber of a ship. 

*Keel-haul (keel'hawl), v. t. To 
punish by hauling under the keel. 

*Keel-son (kel'sun or keel'sdn), n. 
A piece of timber next to the keel : 
— sometimes written kelson. 

Keen, a. Sharp, severe ; acrimo- 
nious, bitter. 

Keen-ly (keen'le), ad. Sharply, 
vehemently ; bitterly. 

Keen-ness (keen'n&s), n. Sharp- 
ness ; asperity ; eagerness. 

Keep, v. t. [kept — kept.] To 
retain; to protect; to preserve; 
to hold; to maintain; to with- 
hold; to observe: — v. %., to last; 
to remain in a state; to dwell. 

Keep-er (keep'ur), n. One who 
or that which holds or keeps. 

* Keep-sake (keep'sake), n. A 
token of remembrance. 

Keeve (keev), n. A large tub. 
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L-ED, ]*&• 



Keg, n, A small barrel. 

Kelp, n. Sea-weed ; calcined 
ashes of sea-weed. 

Kel-son. See keelson. 

Kel-ter (keTtur), n. Order ; good 
condition. 

Ken, v. t. To see at a distance 
to descry : — n., view, reach of 
sight; knowledge. 

*Ken'ning, p. pre. 

*Ken'NED, p. prf. 

*Ken-nel (kln'nil), n. A cot for 
dogs; the hole of a fox or other 
beast ; a puddle ; a water-course 
— v. i., to dwell in a kennel :— 
v. t., to shut up in a kennel. 

Ken'nel x ing, ) 

*KEN'NEL V LING r i P ' P™' 

Ken'nel-ed, 

*Ken'nell 

Ken-tle. See quintal, 

Kept, pst, t. and p. prf. of keep. 

*Ker-chief (ker'tshlf), n. A head- 
dress ; a cover for the head or neck. 

*Kerf (kurf), «. The cut of an 
axe or saw. 

Kern, n. An Irish foot-soldier. 

*Ker-nel (keVnll), n. The sub- 
stance within a shell or husk. 

Ker-sey (keVze), n. Coarse woolen 
stuff. 

*Ker-sey-mere (keVze^mere), n. 
A fine, twilled, woolen cloth; 
cassimere. 

Ketch (ketsh), n. A heavy ship. 

Ketch'es, n. pi. 

Ketch-up. See catchup. 

Ket-tle (ket'tl), n. A vessel in 
which liquor is boiled. 

Ket-tle-Drum (kel'tlMriim), n. 
A drum made of brass or copper. 

Ket-tle-Drum-mer (ket/tlMrum- 
mur), n. One who beats upon a 
kettle-drum. 

Key (ke), n. An instrument to 
open or shut a lock ; part of a 
musical instrument; an index; 
an explanation ; that which ex- 
plains ; in Music, a fundamental 
note ; a quay. 



Key-age (ke'ij), n. Money paid 
for wharfage. 

Key-Board (ke'b6rd), n. In Mu- 
sic, the whole range of the keys 
of an organ or piano-forte. 

Keyed (keed), a. Furnished with 
keys. 

Key-hole (ke'h61e), n. The per- 
foration for a key. 

Key-stone (ke'stdne), n. The 
middle stone of an arch. 

*Khan (kawn or kan), n. A 
Tartar prince. 

*Kibe (kibe), ». An ulcerated 
chilblain. 

Kick (kik), v. t. To strike with 
the foot: — v. i., to thrust out the 
foot ; to resist : — n., a blow with 
the foot. 

KId, n. A young goat ; a bundle 
of furze. 

Kid-nap (kld'nap), v. t. To steal 
a human being. 

Kid'napVing, p. prs. 

*Kid'nap-ped, p. prf. 

Kid-nap-per (kid'nap x pnr), w. 
One who steals human beings. 

Kid-ney (kid'ne), n. A secreting 
gland; kind, sort. 

Kil-der-kin (kil'durMn), n, A 
small barrel, containing eighteen 
gallons or two firkins. 

KIll, v. t. or v. i. To deprive of 
life; to slaughter; to murder. 

Kill-er (kil'ur), n. One who kills. 

--Kiln (kll), n. A large stove or 
oven ; a fabric of brick or stone, 
constructed for drying, burning, 
or hardening. 

Kiln-dry (kil'drl), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 
kilndries.] To dry in a kiln. 

*Kiln'dried, p. prf. 

KIlt, n. A kind of short petti- 
coat, worn by the Scottish High- 
landers. 

Kim-bo (kim'b6), a. Crooked, 
arched, bent. 

K!n, n. Relation; a relative; kin- 
dred: — a., of the same nature; 
kindred. 



KIN 



KNA 

nor, not— tube, tub, bdll — 611 — pound— fAin, THis. 



KNE 



KInd, a. Benevolent; generous; 
obliging: — »., race, genus, sort; 
particular nature. 

Kin-dle (kin'dl), v. t. To set on 
fire ; to exasperate : — v. i. } to be 
roused, provoked, or exaspera- 
ted; to take fire. 

Kin'dling, p. prs. 

Kin-dler (kln'dlur), n. One who, 
or that which, kindles. 

Kind-li-ness (kind'le N nes), n. Af- 
fection, favor. 

Kind-ly (kind'le), ad. Benevo- 
lently ; with good- will : — a., con- 
genial, mild. 

Kind-ness (kind'ne's), n. Benevo- 
lence, good-will, beneficence. 

KlND'NESS^S, 11. pi. 

Kin-dred (kin'dred), n. sing, and 
pi. Relation, affinity; relatives 
— a., congenial ; related ; of like 
nature or properties. [60-20.] 

Kin'dred, \ 7 

Kin'dbeds,} **■¥*• 

Kine, n. Old plural of cow. 

King, n. A monarch; a supreme 
ruler; a sovereign; a piece or 
card representing a king. 

King-craft (klng'kraft), n. The 
act or art of governing; the 
craft of kings. 

King-dom (klng'dum), n. The do- 
minion of a king; government; 
class; region. 

King-fish-er (king'fishMr), n. 
A sea-bird ; the halcyon. 

King-ly (king'le), a. [kinglier 
— kingliest.] Royal; august; 
monarchical. 

*King's-E-vil (klngz-e'vl), n. A 
scrofulous disease. 

KInk, n. A twist; an entangle- 
ment : — v. t., to entangle : — v. i., 
to become entangled. 

Kins-folk (kinz'fdke), n. pi. Re- 
lations. 

Kins -man (klnz'man), n. A man 
of the same race or family. 
[279-17.] 

Kins'men, n. pi. 



Kins-wom-an (kinz'wiiWun), n. 
A female relation. 

*Kins-wom-en (kinz'wim v mln), 
n. pi. 

Kip-skin (kip'skln), n. Leather 
prepared from the skin of young 
cattle. 

Kirk (kerk), n. The Church of 
Scotland. 

Kirk-man (kerk'man), n. One of 
the Church of Scotland. 

Kirk'men, n. pi. 

Kir-tle (kur'tl), n. An upper gar- 
ment; a short jacket; a mantle. 

Kiss (kls), v. t. To touch with 
the lips : — n., a salute given by 
joining lips; a small piece of 
confectionery. 

Kiss'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

K!t, n. A small fiddle ; a milk- 
pail ; a wooden bottle ; the tools 
of a shoemaker ; a kitten. 

Kitch-en (kitsh'ln), n. A room 
where provisions are cooked. 

Kitch-en-GtAR-den (kitsh'ln x gar- 
dn), 11. A garden for raising 
culinary plants. 

KIte, n. A bird of prey ; a name 
of reproach; a toy made of pa- 
per, to fly in the air: — v. i., to 
puff up the value of stocks for 
speculation. 

Kit'ing, p. prs.: — n., the raising 
of money by trick or on ex- 
aggerated or fictitious securities. 

Kith (kith), n. Acquaintance. 

Kit-ten (kit'tn), n. A young cat. 

Klick (klik), v: i. To make a 
small, sharp noise : — n., a sharp, 
quick noise. 

Knab (nab), v. t. To gnaw; to 
bite ; to lay hold of. 

Knab'bing, p. prs. 

Knab'bed,^). prf. 

Knack (nlk), n. A lucky dex- 
terity ; a nice trick ; a facility ; 
a readiness. 

Knag (nag), n. A hard knot in 
wood; a peg; a shoot in a 
deer's horn ; a knar, knarl, knurl. 



*Knag-gy (n&g'ge), a. [knaggier 

— knaggiest.] Full of knags. 
Knap (nap), n. A protuberance : 

— v. t., to bite; to break short; 

to snap. 
Knap'ping, p. prs. 
Knap'ped, p. prf. 
Knap-ple (nap'pl), v. t. To knap-, 

to bite or break short. 
Knap-sack (nap'sak), n. A sol- 
dier's provision-bag, carried on 

the back. 
Knar (nar), n. A hard knot in 

wood ; a knurl, a knarl. 
*Knarl (narl), n. A hard knot ; 

a knar, knag, knurl. 
Knarled (narld), a. Knotty: — 

often written gnarled. 
* Knave (nave), n. A dishonest 

man; a petty rascal; a kind of 

playing-card. 
Kna-ver-y (na'vurVe), n. Petty 

villainy; dishonesty. 
Kna'ver^ies, ii. pi. 
Kna-vish (na'vish), a. Dishonest, 

fraudulent. 
Kna-vish-ly (na'vishHe), ad. Dis- 
honestly, fraudulently. 
Kna-vish-ness (na'vish^nes), n. 

Knavery. 
Knead (ne&d), v. t. To work and 

press ingredients into a mass. 
Knee (nee), n. The joint between 

the leg and the thigh ; the angle 

where two pieces join. 
Knees (neez), n. pi. 
Kneed (need), a. Having knees 

or joints. 
Knee-deep (nee'deep), a. Sunk 

to the knees ; rising to the 

knees. 
Knee-high (ne&'hi), a. High as 

the knees. 
Kneel (neel), v. i. [kneeled or 

KNELT KNEELED Or KNELT.] 

To rest on the knee; to bend 
the knee. 
Knee-pan (nee'pan), n. The 
round bone on the front of 
the knee. 

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KNO 



KNO 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me, met — pine, pin — n6, m6ve, 



KYA 



Knee-Trib-ute (nee' N trib-ute), n. 
Worship by kneeling; genu- 
flection. 

Knell (nel), n. The sound of a 
bell rung at a funeral. [89.] 

Knelt (nelt), pst. t. and p. prf. 
of kneel. 

Knew (nu), pst. t. of know. 

*Knick-Knack (nlk'nak), n. A 
toy; a trifle. 

Knife (nlfe), n. [p?. knives.] 
A cutting instrument. 

Knight (nlte), n. The rank of 
gentlemen next to baronets, with 
the title of Sir; a champion 
[126-2] : — v. t. y to dub or create 
a knight, f 

Knight-Er-rant (nlte-er'rant), n. 
A wandering knight in quest of 
adventures. 

*Knights-Er'rant, n. pi. 

Knight-Er-rant-ry (nlte-er'rant- 
v re), n. The character, manners, 
or feats of wandering knights. 

Knight-hood (nite'hud), n. The 
character or dignity of a knight; 
the order of knights. 

Knight-ly (nite'le), ad. As befits 
a knight : — a. [knightlier — 
knightliest], relating to or be- 
fitting a knight. 

Knit (nit), v. t. [knit or knitted 
— knit or knitted.] To make 
or unite by texture without a 
loom ; to weave with needles ; to 
unite closely; to draw together; 
to contract : — v. i., to weave with 
needles ; to become united. 

*Knit'ting, p. prs. 

Knit-ter (nlt'tur),**. One who knits. 

Knit-ting-Nee-dle (nit'tlngWe- 
dl), n. A wire used in knitting. 

KNiT-TiNG-SHEATH(nlt / tlng v shee^) 
n. A sheath or case for knit- 
ting-needles. 

Knives, n. pi. of knife. 

Knob (n6b), n. A protuberance; 
a bunch ; a round ball. 

*Knob-bed (n&bd), a. Set with 
knobs; knobby. 
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*Knob-bi-ness (n6b'be v nes), n. 
State of being knotty. 

Knob-by (nob'be), a. [knobbier 
— knobbiest.] Full of knots. 

Knock (n6k), v. i. To clash ; to 
beat; to strike against; to drive: 
— v. U, to dash together; to 
strike : — n., a sudden stroke ; a 
blow. (ap.p. — at, on, down.) 

Knocking, p. prs. : — n., a strik 
ing; a beating at the door. 

Knock-er (n6k'kur), n. The 
hammer of a door; one who 
knocks. 

Knoll (n61e), v. t. To ring a bell, 
usually for a funeral: — n., a little 
round hill or mount. [21-13.] 

Knop (n6p), n. A bunch; a bud; 
a protuberance. 

Knot (nSt), n. A complication 
of a cord or string; a tie; a hard 
part in a piece of wood; a joint 
in a plant ; a confederacy ; diffi- 
culty, intricacy; a cluster; a 
mile or division of the line which 
measures the distance sailed 
by a ship : — v. t., to complicate 
in knots ; to unite : — v. i. f to 
form knots. 

Knotting, p. prs. 

s-Knot'ted, p. prf. : — a., knotty. 

Knot-grass (not'gras), n. An 
oat-like grass ; a weed. 

Knot-less (n&t'le's), a. Without 
knots or difficulty. 

*Knot-ti-ness (n6t'te v nes), n. In- 
tricacy ; fulness of knots. 

Knot-ty (n6t'te), a. [knottier — 
knottiest.] Full of knots; in- 
tricate, difficult; hard. 

Knout (n6ut), n. In Russia, an 
instrument of punishment, re- 
sembling a whip : — v. t., to pun- 
ish with the knout. 

Know (nd), v. t. [knew — known.] 
To perceive with certainty; to 
distinguish ; to have knowledge 
of; to recognise : — v. i., to have 
clear and certain perception ; to 
be informed. 



Knows (nbze),prs. t. 3. 
Know'ing, p. prs. : — a., skilful ; 
intelligent; cunning. 

Know-a-ble (no'a'bl), a. Capable 
of being known. 

Know-ing-ly (n6 / ing > le), ad. With 
skill or knowledge. 

Knowl-edge (n61'ledje), n. Truth 
ascertained; certain perception ; 
learning ; skill; acquaintance ; 
cognizance; information; intel- 
ligence ; notice. 

Known (n6ne), p. prf. of know. 
(ap. p. — to.) 

Knuck-le (nuk'kl), n. The joint 
of the finger protuberant when 
the hand is closed; the knee- 
joint of a calf: — v. i., to submit 
in a contest. 

*Knuck'ling, p. prs. 

Knuck'led, p. prf. : — a., jointed. 

Knur (nur), ) n. A knot in 

Knurl (nurl), J wood ; a knag. 

*Knur-ly (nur'le), a. [knurlier 
— knurliest.] Knotty. 

Koo-doo (k&&'d&&), n. A species 
of antelope. 

Ko-peck (k6'pek), n. A Russian 
copper coin, about the size of 
a cent. 

Ko-ran (k6'ran), n. The book of 
the Mohammedan faith : — writ- 
ten alcoran and alkoran. 

Kos-ter (k6s'tur), n. A species 
of sturgeon. 

*Kra-al (kra'al), n. A village of 
rude huts in South Africa. 

Kra-ken (kra'ken), n. A fabu- 
lous marine monster. 

Kra-ma (kra'ma), n. A wooden 
sandal worn by women in India. 

Krem-lin (krem'lin), n. In Russia, 
the imperial palace, together 
with the arsenal and other pub- 
lic buildings in Moscow. 

Kre-o-sote. See creosote. 

: Ky-an-ize (ki'anHze), v. t. To 
preserve timber by using corro- 
sive sublimate. 

Ky'anVzing, p. prs. 



LAB 



LAC 
n5r, n&t — tube, tub, bull— 611 — p5und — thin, THis. 



LAG 



L(el), n. The twelfth letter and 
the eighth consonant is also a 
semi-vowel and a liquid. The 
name is written Ell, and the 
plural Ells. As a numeral it 
signifies 50; because, as Day 
surmises, it resembles the lower 
half of C. L.S. stand for locus 
sigilli [place of the seal), LL.D. 
for Leg um Doctor (Doctor of Laws), 
and £ for libra [pi. librse] {pound 
sterling). 

La (law), in. See ! look ! behold ! 

La-bel (la'bl), n. A small slip of 
paper containing a name or 
title: — v. t., to fix on a label; 
to mark. 



La'beiAng, ) 



pt8. 



Sliding, 



*La'bel n ling. 

La'bel-ed, \ - 

*La'bell-ed, J P'P r J' 

La-bent (la'be'nt), a. 
gliding, slipping. 

*La-bi-al (la'be v al), a. Uttered 
by the lips : — n., a letter pro- 
nounced by the lips ; as, p, b, f, v. 

La-bor (la'bur), n. Pains; toil; 
work; drudgery: — v. i., to toil; 
to do work; to move with diffi- 
culty; to be afflicted with (op. p, 
— under) ; to be in distress : — 
v. L, to work at; to toil ; to prose- 
cute with effort; to drudge. 

LAB-o-RA-TOR-Y(lab'6-ra N tur-r£),n. 
A chemist's work-room: a work- 
shop. 

Lab'o-ra^tor-ies, n. pi. 

La-bor-er (la'bur v ur), n. One who 
labors ; a workman. 

La-bo-ri-ous (la-b6're x ds), a. 
Diligent in work ; assiduous ; 
tiresome; employing labor; re- 
quiring labor. 

La-bo-ri-ous-ly (la-bd're N ds-le), 
ad. With labor, with toil. 

La-bo-ri-ous-ness (la-b6Wus- 
n£s), n. Toilsomeness ; diffi- 
culty; assiduity. 



*Lab-y-rinth (lab'beVin^), n. A 
maze; a place formed with in- 
extricable windings; any thing 
extremely intricate. [141.] 

*Lab-y-rinth-i-an ( x lab-be-rln^'- 
e N an), a. Winding, intricate. 

*Lac (lak), n. A resinous sub- 
stance ; in India, a sum of money 
equal to one hundred thousand 
rupees. 

Lace (lase), n. An ornamental 
trimming; a cord; ornaments of 
fine thread curiously woven : — 
v. t., to fasten with a string; to 
adorn with gold or silver tex- 
tures sewed on; to embellish 
with variegations; to beat; to 
whip. 

Lacking, p. prs. See lacing. 

Lac-er-a-ble (las'sur v a-bl), a. 
Capable of being torn. 

Lac-er-ate (las'sur^ate), v. t. To 
rend ; to tear. [87-33.] 

Lac'er n a-ting, p. prs. 

*Lac-er-a-tion (Has-stir-a'shun), 
n. The act of tearing ; a rent. 

Lac-er-a-tive (las'sur v a-tlv), a. 
Having power to tear. 

*La-cer-ta (la-ser'ta), n. A kind 
of lizard. 

*Lach-ry-mal (lakWmal), a. 
Generating tears. 

Lach-ry-ma-ry (lakWma-r6), a. 
Containing tears. 

Lach-ry-ma-tor-y (lak'r£-ma x tur- 
r&), n. A vessel for preserv- 
ing tears. 

Lach'ry-ma^tor-ies, n. pi. 

Lac-ing (lase'ing), n. A string for 
drawing tight. 

Lack (lak), v. t. To want: — v. i., 
to be in want : — n., want, need, 
failure ; a lac in money. 

Lack-a-dai-si-cal (Hak-a-da'ze^ 
^kl), a. Languid and moping. 

Lack-brain (lak'brane), n. One 
who wants sense or wit. 

Lack-ee W, kflr) fAkind 

^Lac-quer j v " ( of var- 

nish : — v. t., to coat with lacquer. 
25* 



Lack-ey (lak'k£), n. An attend- 
ing servant ; a foot-boy : — v. i. 9 
to pay servile attendance. 

Lack-lus-tre (lak' N lus-tur), a. 
Without brightness. 

La-con-ic (l&-k&n'lk), \ 

La-con-i-cal (la-k6n'e x kal), J a ' 
Short, brief. 

La-con-i-cal-ly (la-k6n'e N kal-l^), 
ad. Briefly, concisely. 

Lac-o-nism (lak'6 x nlzm or la'k&n- 
x lzm), n. A concise style. 

Lac-quer. See lacker. 

Lac-ta-ry (lak'taVe), a. Milky 
— n., a house where milk is kept. 

*Lac'ta v ries, n. pi. 

Lac-te-al (lak't6 v al), a. Convey- 
ing chyle : — n., a vessel which 
conveys chyle from the intestines. 

Lac-te-an (lak'te v an), } „.„ 

Lac-te-ous (lak'te N us), j °" MliKy# 

Lac-tic (lak'tik), a. Pertaining 
to, or procured from, milk. 

Lac-tip-er-ous (lak-tifur N us), a. 
Conveying milk or white juice. 

Lad, n. A boy, a stripling. 

Lad-der (lad'dur), n. A frame 
with steps ; a gradual rise. 

Lade, v. t. [laded — laded or 
laden.] To load; to freight; 
to heave out. 

La'ding, p. prs. : — »., weight, bur- 
den, freight. 

L A ' D e n, p. p rf. (ap. p. — with . ) 

La-dle (la'dl), n. A large, deep 
spoon ; a vessel with a Ion g handle. 

La-dy (la'd£), n. A woman of 
rank; a well-bred woman; a 
title of respect. 

La' dies, n. pi. 

*La-dy-Day ( v la-de-da'), n. The 
day of the annunciation to the 
Virgin Mary; March 25th. 

La-dy-ship (la'de'shlp), n. The 
title of a lady. 

Lag, a. Coming behind: — n., the 
lowest class; the fag-end : — v. ?'., 
to loiter; to move slowly. [61-15.] 

*Lag'ging, p. prs. 

*Lag'ged, p. prf. 

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LAM 



LAN 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me, met— pine, pln- 



-n&, mSve, 



LAN 



La-ger-Beer (la'gur x beer), n. A 
light, German beer. 

Lag-gard (lag'gurd), a. Slug- 
gish, backward, slow: — n. y one 
who lags behind, a loiterer. 

La-ic (la'ik), n. A layman : — a., 
laical. 

*La-i-cal (la'e^kal), a. Belong- 
ing to the laity. 

Laid (lade), pst. t. and^.jor/.ofLAY. 

Laid-Up (lade-up'), a. Deposited; 
confined to bed; noting the situ- 
ation of a ship that is unrigged 
and unused. 

Lain (lane), p. prf. of lie. 

*Lair (lare), n. The couch of a 
wild beast. 

Laird (lard), n. A Scottish lord ; 
the lord of a manor. 

#La-i-ty (la'eHe), n. The people 
distinguished from the clergy. 

L Arties, n. pi. 

Lake (lake), n. A large body of 
water surrounded by land; a 
deep red color made of cochineal. 

La-ma (la'ma), n. The object of 
worship in Tartary; a Tartar 
sovereign ; a beast of burden. 

Lamb (lam), n. A young sheep. 

Lam-bent (lam'bent), a. Playing 
about; gliding over with out harm. 

LAMB-KiN(lam'kln),n. A little lamb. 

*LAMB , s-WooL(lamz'wul),n. The 
wool of a lamb ; a beverage. 

Lame, a. Disabled, crippled, im- 
perfect (ap.p. — in, of): — v. t. f to 
disable ; to make lame. 

La'ming, p. prs. 

Lam-el (lam^l), \ • A 

La-mel-la (la-mSl'la), j n * A 
thin plate or scale. 

Lam'els, j , 

La-mel'l^e, J n ' & * 

*LAM-EL-LAR(lam , §lMar)a.Formed 
of, or disposed in, thin plates. 

Lam-el-la-ted (lain'eTla-te'd), a. 

Covered with, or disposed in, 

thin plates or scales. 

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Lame-ly (lame'le), ad. Like a 
cripple. 

Lame-ness (lame'ne's), n. State 
of a cripple; imperfection; im- 
potence; weakness. 

La-ment (la-me'nt'), v. i. To 
mourn ; to grieve [232-26] : — 
v. t., to bewail ; to sorrow for ; to 
deplore : — n., lamentation ; an 
expression of sorrow ; an elegy. 

*Lam-ent-a-ble (lam'ent^a-bl), a. 
To be lamented ; mournful ; de- 
serving sorrow. 

Lam-ent-a-bly (lam'entfa-ble), ad. 
Pitifully, mournfully. 

LAM-EN-TA-TiON( x lam-en-ta'shun), 
n. Expression of sorrow, audible 
grief. [224-8.] 

La-ment-er (la-me'nt'ur), n. One 
who mourns or laments. 

Lam-i-na (lam'e x na), n. One coat 
laid over another; a thin plate. 

*Lam'i v njb, n. pi. 

Lam-i-nar (larn'e^nar), a. Plated. 

Lam-i-na-ted (lam'e^na-te'd), a. 
Consisting of plates or scales. 

*#Lam-mas (lam'mas), n. The 
1st of August. 

Lamp, n. A vessel containing an 
inflammable substance in which 
a wick is fired to afford light; 
the light thus produced. 

*Lam-pass (lam'pas), n. A lump 
of flesh in the roof of a horse's 
mouth. 

Lamp-black (lamp'blak), n. A 
fine soot; the condensed smoke 
of burning pitch or other resin- 
ous substances. 

Lam-poon (latn-pSSn'), n. A per- 
sonal satire in writing; abuse: 
— v. t. y to abuse with personal 
satire. 

Lam-poon-er (lam-p66n'ur), n. A 
writer of personal satire. 

*Lam-prey (lain'pre), n. A kind 
of eel. 

*La-na-ry (la'na v r&), n. A store- 
place for wool. 

*La-nate (la'nit), a. Woolly. 



Lance (lanse), n. A long spear : 

— v. t., to pierce; to cut with a 
Lan'cing, p. prs. [lancet. 

*Lan-ce-o-late (lan'se'6-lit), a. 

Shaped like a lance. 
Lan-cer (lan'sur), n. One armed 

with a lance ; one who lances. 
Lan-cet (lan'slt), n. A small, 

pointed surgical instrument. 
Lanch (lansh), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 

lanches.]To hurl : — see launch. 
*Lan-ci-nate (lan'se x nate), v. t. 

To tear ; to rend. 
Lan'ci^ na-ting, p. prs. 
Land, n. A country ; ground ; a 

region ; soil ; real estate ; earth ; 

nation ; people : — v. t., to set on 

shore : — v. i., to come on shore. 

(ap.p. — at.) 
Landing, p. prs. : — n., the top of 

stairs ; a place to land at. 
Land'ed, p. prf. : — a., possessing 

land ; consisting in land. 
Land-am-man (l&nd'ain^man), n. 

The chief officer of Switzerland. 
*Lan-dau (lan'daw or lan-daw'), n. 

A coach whose top may be oc- 
casionally open. 
Land-fall (l&nd'fal), n. A trans- 
fer of land. 
Land-flood (land'fiud), n. An 

inundation. 
Land-force (land'forse), n. A 

military force serving on land. 
Land-grave (land'grave), n. A 

German prince or landholder. 
*LAND-GRA-vi-ATE(land-gra / veit) 

n. The jurisdiction of a landgrave. 
Land-gra-vine (land'graVeen), n. 

The wife of a landgrave. 
Land-hold-er (land'h61d x ur), n. 

One who owns land. 
Land-job-ber (land'j&Vbtir), n. 

One who buys and sells land. 
Land-la-dy (land'laMe), n. A 

woman who has tenants holding 

from her; the mistress of an inn. 
*Land'la v dies, n. pi. 
LAND-LESs(land'l&s),a. Destitute of 

land; having no property in land. 



LAN 



LAP 

n5r, n6t — tube, tub, bull — 611- 



-pMnd — thin, this. 



LAR 



Land-lock (landlftk), v. t. To 
shut in or enclose with land. 

Land-lo-per (land'16 v pur), n. A 
vagrant. 

Land-lord (land'lSrd), n. A man 
who owns land or houses; the 
master of an inn. 

Land-lub-ber (land'luVbur), n. 
A landsman (in contempt). 

Land-man. See landsman. 

Land-mark (land'mark), n. A 
mark to preserve boundaries; 
an object on land to guide sea- 
men.f 

Land-of-fice (land M Sf-fis), n. An 
office in which land is bought 
and sold. 

Land-scape (land'skape), n. A 
portion of country which the eye 
can survey at one view ; a pic- 
ture of a land view. 

Land-slide (land'sllde), ) 

Land-slip (land'sllp), J n ' 

A mass of land that slides down 
a mountain. 

Lands-man (landz'man), n. One 
who lives or serves on land; a 
sailor on his first voyage. 

Lands'men, n. pi. 

Land-Tax (land'taks), n. Tax 
paid upon land and houses. 

Land'-Tax v es, n. pi. 

Land-wait-er (l£nd'wate v ur), n. 
A custom-house officer. 

Land-ward (land'ward), ad. To- 
wards the land. 

Lane, n. A narrow way or pas- 
sage ; a narrow street. 

Lan-grage (lang'grlj), J 

Lan-grel (lang'grel), J 
A kind of chain-shot. 

Lan-guage (laug'gwlj), n. Human 
speech ; the tongue of one nation 
as distinct from others ; style. 

Lan-guid (lang'gwid), a. Faint, 
weak. [98-11.] [204-11.] 

Lan-guid-ly (lang'gwidle), ad. 
Weekly, feebly, faintly. 

Lan-gtjid-ness (lang'gwld x ne , s), n. 
Weakness, feebleness. 



Lan-guish (lang'gwish), v. i. [prs. 
t. 3, languishes.] To pine away; 
to grow feeble; to fade. 

LAN-GuiSH-iNG-LY(lang'gwish r lng- 
le), ad. Weakly, feebly, faintly. 

Lan-guish-ment (lang'gwish- 

v ment), n. State of pining ; soft- 
ness of mien. 

*Lan-guor (lang'gwur), n. A 
faintness, feebleness, lassitude. 

*La-ni-ate (la'ne N ate), v. t. To 
tear in pieces ; to lacerate. 

La'ni x a-ting, p. prs. 

La-nif-er-ous (la-niffuYtis), ) 

*La-nig-er-ous (la-nijWus), J a ' 
Producing wool. 

Lank (langk), a. Loose; slender, 
lean ; not filled up. 

Lank-ness (langk'nes), n. Want 
of plumpness, leanness. 

Lan-tern (lan'turn), n. A case for 
a candle ; a lighthouse ; a small 
dome over the roof of a build- 
ing : — a., thin, haggard. 

*La-nu-gin-ous (la-nu'jln^us), a. 
Downy. 

*"Lan-yard (lan'yurd), n. A small 
rope or piece of cord. 

Lip, n. The loose part of a gar- 
ment; the part formed by the 
knees in a sitting posture : — 
v. t., to wrap or twist round ; to 
lick up: — v. ?'., to be extended 
over; to feed by licking. 

Lap'ping, p. prs. 

Lap'ped, p. prf. 

Lap-dog (lap'd6g), n. A little dog 
kept as a pet. 

La-pel (la-pel'), n. That part of 
a coat which laps over. 

Lap-ful (lap'fiil), n. As much as 
can be contained in the lap. 

Lap-i-da-ry (lap'eMa-re), n. One 
who deals in stones or gems : — 
a., pertaining to the art of cut- 
ting stones. 

*LapVda-ries, n. pi. 

Lap-i-date (lap'e N date), v. t. To 
stone ; to kill by stoning. 

LapVda-ting, p. prs. 



*La-pid-e-ous (la-pid'e x us), a. 

Stony. 
*Lap-i-des-cence (Hap-e-deV- 

sense), n. Stony concretion. 
LAP-i-DES-CENT( x lap-e-deysent),a. 

Turning into stone. 
Lap-i-dif-ic Oap-e-dif'ik), a. 

Forming stone. 
La-pid-i-fy (la-pid'eYi), v. t. or 

v. i. [prs. t. 3, lapidifies.] To 

turn into stone. 
La-pid'i x fi-ed, p. prf. 
Lap-i-dist (lap'e v dist), n. A lapi- 
dary, a dealer in stones or gems. 
*La-pis Laz-u-li ( x la-pis-laz'u'li), 

n. A stone of an azure color. 
Lap-per (lap'pur), n. One who 

laps ; one who wraps or folds. 
Lap-pet (lap'plt), n. A part of a 

dress that hangs loose. 
Lapse (laps), n. Flow, fall; a 

petty error ; smooth course : — 

v. i., to fall by degrees; to fall 

from truth or faith. 
Lap/ sing, p. prs. 
Lap-stone (lap'st6ne), n. A stone 

on which shoemakers beat their 

leather. 
Lap-wing (lap'wing), n. A bird. 
Lar, n. A household god. 
*La-res (la'reez), n. pi. 
*Lar-board (lar , b6rd), n. The 

left-hand side of a ship on facing 

the prow. [209-5.] 
Lar-ce-ny (lar'se v ne), n. A petty 
^Lar'ce'nies, n. pi. [theft. 

Larch (lartsh), n. A species of 

fir-tree. 
Larch'es, n. pi. 
Lard, n. Grease of swine : — v. t. t 

to stuff with bacon ; to fatten. 
*Lar-da-ceous (lar-da'shus), a. 

Relating to lard. 
Lar-der (lar'dur), n. The place 

where meat is kept or salted. 
La'res. See under lar. 
Large (larj), a. Big, bulky, wide; 

liberal; copious, abundant. 
Large-ly (larj'le), ad. Widely; 

liberally. 

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LAS 



LAT 

Fate, far, fall, f^tt — me, met — pine, pin — n6, m&ve, 



LAT 



Large-ness (larj'ne's), n. Exten- 
sion, bigness ; liberality. 

*Lar-gess (lar'jes), w. A bounty, 
a present, a gift. 

Lar'gess^es, n. pi. 

Lar-i-at (lar'e v at), n. A kind of 
lasso. 

Lark, n. A small singing-bird ; a 
low kind of frolic ; a scapegrace. 

Lark-spur (lark'spur), n. A plant 
and its flower. 

Lar-um (lar'um), n. Noise noting 
danger. 

Lar-va (lar'va), n. An insect in 
the caterpillar state: — see cat- 
erpillar. 

**Lar'vjE, n. pi. 

LAR-VA-TED(lar'vaHed), a. Masked. 

*La-ryn-ge-al ( x la-rin-je'al), a. 
Relating to the larynx. 

*Lar-ynx (lar'ingks), n. The 
windpipe. 

Lar'ynx^es, n. pi. 

*Las-car (las'kar or las-kar'), n. 
In India, a native seaman. 

LAS-civ-i-ous(la-slv'e r us),a.Lewd. 

Las-civ-i-ous-ly (la-siv'e N us-le), 
ad. Wantonly, loosely. 

*Las-civ-i-ous-ness (la-slv'e N us- 
nes), n. Wantonness, looseness. 

Lash, n. A stroke with any thing 
pliant; thong or point of a whip ; 
sarcasm : — v. t., to strike ; to 
scourge ; to tie down ; to satir- 
ize; to censure severely. 

Lash'es, n. pi. &ia&pr8. t. 3. 

Lass, n. A girl, a young woman. 

Lass'es, n. pi. 

*Las-si-tude (las'seHude), n. Fa- 
tigue, weariness. 

Las-so (las's6), n. A noosed rope 
or strap, used for catching wild 
horses, <fec. 

*Las'sos (las'soz), n. pi. 

Last, a. sup. [See late.] Hind- 
most: — ad., the last time: — 
the mould on which shoes are 
formed; a certain measure or 
weight: — v. i. f to continue; to 
endure. 
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Last'ing, p. prs. : — a., continuing, 
durable. 

Last-ing-ly (last'lng^le), ad. 
Durably. 

Last-ly (last'le), ad. In the last 
place ; finally. 

Latch (latsh), n. A catch for a door: 
— v. t., to fasten with a latch. 

Latch'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Latch-et (latsh'it), n. The string 
that fastens the shoe. 

Late, a. [later or latter — 
latest (in time) or last (in 
order).] Slow, long delayed; 
the deceased ; far in the day or 
night; recent: — ad., after long de- 
lays ; in a latter season ; lately. 

Late-ly (late'le), ad. Not long 
ago; recently. 

; *La-ten-cy (la'teVse), n. State 
of being hidden. 

Late-ness (late'nes), n. Time 
far advanced. 

La-tent (latent), a. Hidden, se- 
cret; inactive. [76-22.] [184.] 

*Lat-er-al (lat'eVal), a. On or 
near the side. 

*Lat-er-al-ly (lat'eVal-le), ad. 
By the side, sidewise. 

Lath (\kth or \kth), n. A long, thin 
slip of wood: — v. t. t to fit up 
with laths. 

Laths (I&thz), n. pi. 

Lathe (laTHe), n. A machine used 
in turning, chasing, &c. 

Lath-er (laTH'ur), n. A froth 
made by beating soap with 
water : — v. t. f to cover with foam 
of water and soap : — v. i., to be- 
come foam. 

Lath-y (Ikth'k), a. Thin or long 
like a lath. 

Lat-in (lat'in), n. The ancient 
Roman language: — a., Roman. 

Lat-in-ism (lat'lnlzm), n. An 
idiom of the Latin language. 

Lat-in-ist (lat'inlst), n. One 
versed in Latin. 

La-tin-i-ty (la-tln'eHe), n. The 
Latin style of language. 



*Lat-in-ize (lat'inlze), v. i. To 
use words or phrases borrowed 
from the Latin : — v. t., to give 
names a Latin termination; to 
translate into Latin. 
Lat'inVzing, p. prs. 
La-tish (la'tish), a. Somewhatlate. 
*Lat-i-tude (latitude), n. Width, 
breadth, extent; freedom from 
restrictions ; in Geography, the 
distance of a place north or south 
of the equator. 

TJg^r* In Geography, latitude 
begins on the equator, and ter- 
minates at the poles, having a 
range of 90°. Longitude be- 
gins on any established merid- 
ian, and terminates 180° east 
and 180° west of its commence- 
ment. It would be a great 
improvement upon the present 
method of reckoning longi- 
tude if the meridian which 
separates the Eastern and the 
Western Hemispheres were 
regarded by all nations as the 
first meridian. Longitudes 
would thus become as definite 
and permanent as latitudes 
now are. 

The lines of latitude, called 
parallels, serve to measure 
longitude, and to mark out 
latitude. The lines of longitude, 
called meridians, measure lati- 
tude and mark out longitude. 
Degrees of latitude are almost 
invariably about 69 miles in 
length, because the length of 
the meridians, upon which they 
are measured, varies but little 
from 24816 miles. Degrees of 
longitude vary in length from 
69£ miles at the equator, to 
nothing at the poles ; because 
the parallels, upon which they . 
are measured, gradually dimin- 
ish from 24898 miles at the 
equator, until they disappear 
at each pole. 



LATT 



LAV 

nSr, not— tube, tub, bull— 611- 



-p6und — thin, THis. 



LAX 



Lat-i-tu-di-nal flat-S-tu'de^nal), 
a. Relating to latitude ; in the 
direction of latitude. 

L at-i-t u-di-n a-ri- an ( x lat-eHu-de- 
na're v an), n. One who allows 
himself great liberties in religious 
matters; a freethinker: — a., not 
restrained or confined. 

La-trant (la'trant), a. Barking. 

*Lat-ten (lat'tln), n. Iron plate 
covered with tin. 

Lat-ter (lat'tur), a. com. Modern, 
late ; the last of two. 

Lat-ter-ly (lat'turHe), ad. Of late. 

Lat-tice (lat'tls), n. A window 
having a frame of network; net- 
work : — v. t. f to form with cross 
bars and open work. 

Lat'tic'ing, p. prs. 

Laud (lawd), n. Praise : — v. t. y to 
praise ; to celebrate. 

*Laud-a-ble (lawd'a N bl), a. Com- 
mendable, praiseworthy. 

Laud-a-ble-ness (lawd'a^bl-n^s), 
n. Praiseworthiness. 

Laud-a-bly (lawd'a^ble), ad. In a 
manner deserving praise. 

*Laud-a-num (I6d'a x num), n. A 
tincture of opium. 

Laud-a-tor-y (lawd'aHur-re), a. 
Containing or bestowing praise : 
— n,, that which contains praise. 

Laud'a x tor-ies, n. pi. 

Laugh (laf or laf), v. i. To make 
that sound which sudden merri 
ment excites, or to vocalize mirth 
to be gay ; to ridicule ; to deride 
(ap. p. — at): — v. t. y to ridicule; 
to deride {ap. p. — out): — n. } an 
expression of mirth. 

Laugh-a-ble (laf'a'bl or laf a x bl), 
a. Capable of exciting laughter. 

Laugh-er (laf&r or laf'ur), n. 
One who laughs. 

Laugh-ing-ly (laflng x l& or laf- 
lng r le), ad. In a merry way; 
with laughter. 

Laugh-ing-Stock (laflng x st&k o; 
lafing v st6k), w. A butt; an ob 
ject of ridicule. 



Laugh-ter (laf tur or laf tur), n. 
Convulsive merriment, vocalized 
mirth. 

Launch (lansh or lansh), v. i. To 
go at full length; to expatiate 
[94-24]: — v. t., to cause a vessel 
to slide from the land into the 
water ; to throw, as a lance : 
n., the sliding of a ship from the 
land into the water : — see lanch. 

Launch'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Laun-der (lan'dur), v. t. To wet; 
to wash. 

Laun-der-er (lan'dur^ur), n. A 
man who washes clothes. 

*Laun-dress (lan'dr^s), n. A 
woman who washes clothes. 

Laun'dress v es, n. pi. 

Laun-dry (lan'dre), n. A room 
in which clothes are washed. 

*Laun'dries, n. pi. 

Lau-re-ate (law're^ate), v. t. To 
honor with a university-degree ; 
to crown with laurel as a reward 
of merit. 

Lau're^a-ting, p. prs. 

Lau-re-ate (law'relt), a. Decked 
or invested with laurel : — n., one 
crowned with laurel; the poet of 
the sovereign of England. 

Lau-rel (16r'r!l or law'rel), n. 
The bay-tree. 

Lau-rel-ed ) (I6r'rild or 

*Lau-rell-ed j law'reld), a. 
Crowned with laurel. 

La-va (la'va or la'va), n. Melted 
matter discharged from a vol- 
cano. [54-26.] 

La-va-tion (la-va'shun), n. The 
act of washing. 

Lav-a-tor-y (lav'aHur-re), n. A 
wash ; a place for washing. 

'^Lav'a^tor-ies, n. pi. 

Lave, v. t. To wash; to bathe 
[58-25] :— v. i., to bathe. 

La'ving, p. prs. 

Lav-en-der (lav'eVdur), n. An 
aromatic plant. 

La-ver (la'vur), n. A washing- 
vessel. 



Lay-ish (lav'ish), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 
lavishes.] To scatter with pro- 
fusion [358-19] : — a., wasteful, 
prodigal, profuse. [27-34.] 

Lav-ish-ly (lav'ishHe), ad. Pro- 
fusely, prodigally. 

Lav-ish-ment (lav'ish^ment), n. 
Lavishness. 

Lav-ish-ness (lavlsh x nes), n. Pro- 
fusion, prodigality. 

Llw, n. A rule of action ; edict ; 
a fixed method of action in na- 
ture ; judicial process ; a de- 
cree ; a statute. [158-39.] See 

COMMON-LAW. 

Law-ful (law'ful), a. Agreeable 

to law ; legal. 
Law-ful-ly (law'fiirie), ad. In a 

lawful manner. 
Law-ful-ness (law'fu^nSs), n. 

Legality. 
Law-giv-er (law'giv x ur), n. One 

who makes laws. 
Law-less (law'le's), a. Contrary 

to law; unrestrained by law; 

disorderly. 
Law-less-ly (law'leVle), ad. In 

a manner contrary to law. 
Law-less-ness (law'leVn^s), n. 

Disobedience to law ; disorder. 
Law-mak-er (law'mak^ur), n. One 

who makes laws; a lawgiver. 
Lawn, n. An open space between 

woods; a plain covered with 

grass ; fine linen. [245-25.] 
Law-suit (law'sute), n. A process 

in law. 
Law-yer (law'yur), n. One who 

practices law ; an attorney. 
Lax (laks), a. Loose; vague; 

not exact. 
Lax-a-tion (laks-a'shun), n. The 

act of loosening; the state of be- 
ing loosened. 
Lax-a-tive (laks'aHiv), n. A pur- 
gative : — a., purgative. 
Lax-i-ty (laks'e te), ) n. Openness, 
Lax-ness (laks'neV), J looseners, 

slackness. 
Lax-ly (laks'le), ad. Loosely. 
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LEA 



LEA 
Fate, far, fall, fat — me, me't — pine, pin — n6, move, 



LEA 



Lay (la), v. t. [laid or layed — 
laid or layed.] To place along; 
to put; to cause to lie; to calm; 
to wager; to dispose in order: — 
v. £., to produce eggs : — n., a row, 
a stratum ; a wager ; a meadow, 
grassy ground ; a lea; a song : — 
a., belonging to the people as 
distinct from the clergy : — pst. 
t. of to lie (down), 
JjgHF* To lay is the causative of 
to lie (down). Lay is transi- 
tive, lie intransitive; as, He 
laid (pst. t. of lay) his purse 
upon the table, and it lay (pst. t. 
of lie) there undisturbed. 

Taylor says, it would be 
more convenient if the past 
tense of to lie (doivn) were 
spelled ley, and not lay, which 
is otherwise appropriated. 
Lay-er (la'iir), n. A stratum ; a 
bed; a row; a sprig of a plant; 
one who lays. [159.] 
Lay-man (la'man), n. One of the 
people distinct from the clergym- 
an image used by painters. 
Lay'men, n. pi. 

La-zar (la'zar), n. One infected 
with apestilentialdisease,a leper. 
Laz-a-ret (laz'aVSt), 
Laz-a-ret-to (laz'a v ret-t6), 
La-zar-House (la'zar v h6use), 

A hospital ; a pest-house. [149.] 
*Laz'a n ret-toes, n. pi. 
LA-zi-LY(la'ze N le), ad. Idly,heavily. 
La-zi-ness (la'zeWs), n. Idleness, 

sluggishness, slothfulness. 
La-zy (la'ze), a. [lazier — lazi- 
est.] Idle, sluggish; unwilling 
to work. 
*Laz-a-ro-ni ) ( x laz-za-r6'ne)n.p£. 
Laz-za-ro-ni j Italian beggars. 
*Lea ") n xx\ f A meadow; a 
Ley J ^ iee ^ n ' \ plain. [41-8.] 
Leach (leetsh), v. t. To cause to 
pass through ashes : — v. i., to per- 
colate : — n. y wood-ashes through 
which water has passed. 
Leach'es, n. pi. smdprs. t. 3. 
298 



Lead (ISd), n. A soft, heavy 
metal ; a plummet ; a thin plate 
of type-metal : — v. t., to fit with 
lead in any manner; to separate 
lines of type by inserting thin 
plates of lead. 

Lead (leed), v. t. [led — led.] 
To guide; to conduct; to pass; 
to allure; to induce: — n. } prece- 
dence, guidance. 

Lead-ing (leed'lng), p. prs. : — a., 
principal ; guiding : — w., guid- 
ance, act of conducting. 

*Lead-en (lM'dn), a. Made of 
lead; heavy; dull. 

Lead-er (leed'ur), n. One who 
leads; a commander; a guide. 

Lead'ers, n. pi. Dots [. . . ] [ ] 

used to lead the eye to the end 
of a line. 

Lead-ing - Strings (leed'ing- 
v stringz), n. pi. Strings by 
which children are led when 
attempting to walk. 

*Lead-y (lM'de), a. Like lead. 

Leaf (leef), n. [pi. leaves.] The 
green, deciduous parts of plants 
and flowers ; a petal ; a part of a 
book, door, or table; any thing 
foliated : — v.i.,to put forth leaves. 

*Leaf-age (leef'ij), n. Leaves 
collectively; foliage. 

Leaf-bridge (leefbrije), n. A 
drawbridge having a platform 
on each side. 

Leaf-less (leef'le's), a. Destitute 
of leaves. 

Leaf-let (leef l^t), n. A small leaf. 

LEAF-Y(leefe), a. [leafier — leaf- 
iest.]Fu11 of leaves,having leaves. 

* League (leeg), n. An alliance; 
a confederacy; a measure of 
length (three miles) : — v. %., to 
confederate ; to unite : — v. t., to 
cause to league. 

Leagu-ing (leeglng), p. prs. 

Leak (leek), n. A breach or hole 
which lets water in or out: — 
v. i. f to let water in or out; to 
drop through a breach ; to escape, 



Leak-age (leeklj), n. Allowance 
for accidental loss in liquids; a 
leaking. [364-20.] 

Leak-y (leek'e), a. [leakier — 
leakiest.] Apt to leak. 

Lean (leen), a. Not fat, meager, 
slender, spare, thin, poor: — ft., 
the muscular part of flesh: — 
v. i. [leaned or leant — leaned 
or leant], to incline ; to rest : — 
v. t., to cause to incline or rest. 
(ap. p. — on, upon, against.) 

*Lean-ness (leen'n^s), n. Want 
of flesh, meagerness, thinness. 

*Leant (l§nt), pst. t. and p. prf. 
of LEAN. 

Leap (leep), v. i. [leaped or 

LEAPT — LEAPED Or LEAPT.] To 

jump; to bound; to start; to 
spring suddenly: — v. t., to pass 
over by jumping or springing : 
— n. f a bound or jump. 

Leap-Frog (leep'frog), n. A play. 

Leap-Year (leep'yeer), n. A year 
having 366 days ; bissextile : — 
see style. 

*Leapt (le'pt), pst. t. and p. prf. 

Of LEAP. 

Learn (l£rn), v. t. [learned or 

LEARNT LEARNED Or LEARNT.] 

To gain knowledge : — v. i. y to 

receive instruction. 
Learning, p. prs. : — n., literature, 

skill in any thing; erudition. 
*Learn-ed (ISrnd), p. prf. 
-••Learn-ed (lera'ed or l£rnd), a. 

Versed in science and literature. 
LEARN-ED-LY(lern'£d v le), ad. With 

knowledge. 
Learn-er (lern'ur), n. One who 

is gaining knowledge. 
Learnt (l£rnt), pst. t. and p. prf. 

of LEARN. 

*Leas-a-ble (leeVa^bl), a. Capa- 
ble of being leased. 

Lease (leese), n. A contract by 
which a temporary possession 
of houses or lands is granted:— 
v. t., to let by lease. 

Leasing, p. prs. 



LEC 



LEE 

nor, nSt— tube, tub, bull— 511- 



-pSund — thin, this. 



LEG 



Lease (leez), v. i. To glean; to 
gather what has been left. 

Leas'ing, p. prs. : — n., lies, false- 
hood, (obsolete.) 

Lease-hold (leese'h61d), n. A 
tenure held by lease : — a., held 
by lease. 

Leas-er (leez'ur), n. A gleaner; 
a gatherer. 

*Leash (leesh), n. A leather 
thong; a band; a brace and a 
half : — v. t., to bind ; to hold in 
a string. 

Leash'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Least (leest), a. [sup. of little.] 
Smallest: — ad., in the lowest 
degree. 

Leath-er (l6TH'ur), n. Dressed 
hides of animals : — a., made or 
consisting of leather. 

Leath-ern (leTH'urn), a. Made 
of leather. 

*Leath-er-y (le ! TH'urY&), a. Re- 
sembling leather ; tough. 

Leave (leev), n. Liberty, permis- 
sion ; license ; farewell : — v. t. 
[left — left], to depart; to for- 
sake; to quit; to bequeath; to 
resign ; to cease to do : — v. u, to 
desist; to cease; to stop. 

Leaving, p. prs. 

Leav-ed (leevd), a. Having leaves. 

*Leav-en (lev'vn), n. Ferment 
mixed with any body to make it 
light: — v. t., to ferment; to im- 
bue; to taint. 

Leav-er (leev'ur), n. One who 
deserts or forsakes. 

Leaves, n. pi. of leaf. 

Leav-ings (leeVlngz), n.pl. Rem- 
nants, remains, refuse. 

Lech-er (letsh'iir), n. A lewd 
person ; a sensualist. 

*Lech-er-ous (lelsh'urNis), a. 
Lewd, lustful, sensual. 

Lech-er-y (letsh'urVe), n. Lewd- 
ness, sensuality. 

Lec-tern. See lecturn. 

Lec-tion (lek'shun), n. A varia- 
tion in the reading of a book. 



Lec-ture (lek'tshur), n. A dis- 
course upon any subject; a reci- 
tation; a magisterial reprimand; 
a formal reproof [289-1] : — v. t., 
to instruct by discourses ; to 
reprimand : — v. i. f to deliver 
lectures. 

Lec'tur^ing, p. prs. 

Lec-tur-er (lek'tshuVur), n. An 
instructor ; a teacher. 

Lec-ture-ship (lek'tshur y shlp), n. 
The office of a lecturer. 

Lec-tern "I (leVturn), n. A read- 

*Lec-turn j ing-desk in a church. 

Led, pst. t. and p. prf. of lead. 

Ledge (ledje), n. A stratum, row, 
ridge ; a prominent part. 

*Ledg-er (ledj'ur), n. A book in 
which accounts are posted : — 
a., pertaining to the ledger: — 
sometimes written leger. 

Lee, n. Side opposite to the wind; 
place sheltered from the wind: 
— a., having the wind blowing 
on or directed to it; defended 
from the wind. [205-20.] 

*Leech (leetsh), n. A kind of 
small water-serpent; a blood- 
sucker; a physician: — v. t., to 
apply leeches. 

Leech'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Leek, n. A pot-herb. 

Leer, n. An oblique or arch 
view; an affected cast of counte- 
nance [365-10] : — v. i., to look 
obliquely or archly. 

Leer-ing-ly (leer'ing x le), ad. With 
an arch or sneering smile. 

Lees (leez), n. pi. Dregs, sediment. 

Lee-shore (lee'sh6re), n. The 
shore towards which the wind 
blows. 

Lee-tide (lee'tlde), n. A tide run- 
ning with the wind. 

*Lee-ward (lee'ward or 166'ard), 
a. Opposite the wind : — ad., 
toward the lee ; from the wind. 

Lee-way (lee'wa), n. The lateral 
movement of a ship to the lee- 
ward of her course. 



Left, a. Noting that side of a 
thing, and that side or limb of 
a person or animal, which is cast 
toward the north on facing the 
east; noting that bank of a river 
to the left side of a person who 
faces its mouth ; unlucky : — op- 
posed to right : — pst. t. and 
p. prf. of leave. 

Left-Hand-ed (leTt-hand'ed), a. 
Using the left hand. 

Left-Hand-ed-ness (left-hand'- 
ed v nes), n. Habitual use of the 
left hand. 

Leg, n. The limb between the 
knee and foot; the whole limb 
which supports the body. 

Leg-a-cy (leg'a x se), n. A bequest; 
a gift designated by will. 

*Leg'a x cies, n. pi. 

Le-gal (le'gal), a. Pertaining to 
law ; according to law. 

Le-gal-i-ty (le-garle^te), n. Law- 
fulness ; state of being legal. 

*Le-gal-ize (le'gaTlze), v. t. To 
authorize ; to make lawful. 

Le'gal x i-zing, p. prs. 

Le-gal-ly (le'gal v le), ad. Lawfully, 
in a legal manner. 

*Leg-a-ta-ry (leg'& v ta-re), n. One 
to whom a legacy is left. 

Leg'a x ta-ries, n. pi. 

Leg-ate (legit or l&g'ate), n. An 
ambassador, a deputy. 

Leg-a-tee ( x leg-a-tee'), n. One to 
whom a legacy is left. 

Leg-a-tine (leg'aHine), «• Belong- 
ing to a legate. 

Le-ga-tion (le-ga'shun), n. Depu- 
tation; an embassy; the person 
sent as an envoy. 

Leg-a-tor ( x leg-a-t6r'), n. One who 
bequeaths a legacy. 

Le-gend (le'jend or lej'e'nd), n. A 
chronicle ; an incredible narra- 
tive ; an inscription or motto. 

*Le-gen-da-ry (lej'enMa-re), a. 
Pertaining to a legend, fabulous, 
romantic. [96-3.] 

Leg-er. See ledger. 

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LEG LE1ST 

Fate, far, fS.ll, fat — me, met — pine, pin — n6, m6ve, 



LES 



To 



*Leg-er-de-main ( x lej-ur-de- 

mane'), n. Sleight of hand; a 

juggle. • 
Le-ger-i-ty (le-jeVeHe), n. Light- 
ness, nimbleness. 
Leg-ged (legd or leg'ged), a. 

Having legs. 
#LEG-GiN(leg'gin), ) n. A covering 
LEG-GiNG(leg'glng), j for the leg. 
Leg-i-bil-i-ty Clej-e-bll'le x te), n. 

The state or quality of being 

legible. 
Leg-i-ble (lej'e v bl), a. Capable 

of being read. 
Leg-i-bly (lej'e^ble), ad. So as 

may be read. 
Le-gion (le'jun), n. A body of 

soldiers; a great number. [226.] 

[61-34.] 
*Le-gion-a-ry (le'juVa-re), a. 

Relating to legions : — »., one of 

a legion. 
Le'gion^a-ries, n. pi. 
Leg-is-late (lej'is late), v. t 

enact laws. 
Leg'is^la-ting, p. prs. 
Leg-is-la-tion (Hej-is-la'shun), n. 

The act of making laws. 
Leg-is-la-tive (lej'is x la-tiv), a. 

Lawgiving, making laws. 
Leg-is-la-tor (lej'isHa-tur), n. 

One who makes laws. [33-4.] 
Leg-is-la-ture (lej'ls v la-tshur or 

x lej-ls-la'tshur), n. The power 

that makes laws. 
*Le-git-i-ma-cy (le-jit'e^ma-se), n. 

Genuineness, lawfulness. 
Le-git-i-mate (le-jlt'e N mit), a. 

Born in marriage, lawful. [269.] 
Le-git-i-mate (le-jit'e x mate), v. t. 

To make lawful. 
Le-git'iVa-ting, p. prs. 
Le-git-i-mate-ly (le-jlt'e r mlt-le), 

ad. Lawfully, genuinely. 
Le-git-i-mist (le-jit'e N mist), n. One 

who supports legitimate authority. 
Leg-tjme (leg'ume), ) 

*Le-gu-men (le-gu'men), J n ' 

Seeds not reaped, but gathered 

by the hands, as beans, pulse. 
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*Le-gu-mi-nous (le-gu'me x nus), a. 
Belonging to pulse. 

Lei-sure (le'zhur or le'zh'ur), n. 
Freedom from business or hurry; 
vacant time [223-21]: — a., un- 
employed. 

*Lei-sure-ly (le'zhur^le or lfizh'- 
ur v le), ad. Slowly, deliberately 
[165-26] : — a., not hasty, de- 
liberate. 

Lem-ma (lem'ma), n. A proposi 
tion previously assumed. 

Lem'ma^ta, ) 7 

-Lemmas, \ n '^ 

*Lem-on (leWmun), n. The fruit 
of the lemon-tree. 

Lem-on-ade (l^m'mun^de), n. A 
beverage made of water, sugar, 
and the juice of lemons. 

Lend, v. t. [lent — lent.] To 
deliver something to another on 
condition of repayment; to grant 
in general. 

Lend'ing, p. prs. 

LEND-ER(le , nd'ur),n.One who lends. 

Length (leng^A), n. The extent of 
any thing from end to end ; ex- 
tension, duration, space, distance. 

Length -en (\&ngth'&n),v. t. To draw 
out; to make longer; to pro- 
tract : — v. i., to grow longer. 

Length-wise (leng^'wlze), ad. In 
the direction of the length. 

Length-y (leng*A'e),a. [lengthier 

LENGTHIEST.] Long J SOme- 

what long: — opposed to short 

and brief. 
-Le-ni-en-cy (le'ne v en-se), n. Ten- 
derness, lenity. 
Le-ni-ent (le'ne^ent), a. Softening, 

mild, gentle: — «., that which 

softens or assuages. 
*Len-i-fy (leV&Yl), v. t. [prs. t. 

3, lenifies.] To assuage; to 

mitigate. 
Len'iVi-ed, p. prf. 
Len-i-tive (len'eHiv), a. Assua- 

sive, emollient : — w.,an emollient. 
Len-i-ty (len'e v t£), n. Mildness; 

tenderness, mercy. [282-2.] 



Lens (lenz), n. A glass spheri- 
cally convex on both sides. 

*Lens'es, n. pi. 

Lent, n. The quadragesimal fast; 
a time of abstinence : — pst. t. 
and p. prf. of lend. 

Lent-en (leVtn), a. Relating to 
Lent ; used in Lent ; sparing. 

Len-tic-u-lar (leo-tik'uHar), a. 
Doubly convex ; lentiform. 

Len-ti-form (leVte^rm), a. Hav- 
ing the form of a lens. 

Len-ti-go (len , te > g6, len-tl'gd, or 
len-te'g6), n. A freckly or scurvy 
eruption upon the skin. 

Len'ti^goes, n. pi. 

Len-til (len'tll), n. A kind of 
pulse, like a pea or bean. 

Le-o (le'6), n. The fifth sign of the 
zodiac, the Lion. 

Le-o-nine (leonine), a. Belong- 
ing to, or having the nature of, 
a lion. 

*Leop-ard (le*p'pu.rd), n. A spot- 
ted beast of prey. 

*Lep-er (lep'ur), n. One infected 
with leprosy. 

Lep-o-rine (lep'oVlne), a. Be- 
longing to, or having the nature 
of, a hare. 

Lep-ro-sy (lepWse), n. A loath- 
some cutaneous disease which 
covers the body with white, dry, 
scurfy scales. 

*Lep'ro v sies, n. pi. 

*Lep-rous (lep'rus), a. Causing 
leprosy, infected with leprosy. 

*Le-sion (le'zhun), n. A wound, 
bruise, or injury. 

Less, a. [com. of little.] Not 
so much ; not so large : — ad., in 
a smaller degree: — n., a smaller 
quantity or degree : — see lesser. 

*Les-see (les-see'), n. The person 
to whom a lease is given. 

Les-sen (les'sn), v. t. To dimin- 
ish; to deprive of power or dig- 
nity: — v. i., to grow less; to 
shrink. ; 

Les'sen^ing, p. prs. 



LET 



LEV 

n5r, n&t — tube, tub, bull— 611— pMnd- 



-thm, THis. 



LIB 



Les-ser (les'sur), a. [com. of 
little when it contrasts with 
great.] Not so great in size. 
j^* 5 - Less and lesser, the two 
comparatives of little, are 
not equivalent terms. Little 
contrasts with great, and also 
with much; and it is only 
when it contrasts with great 
that lesser is properly used as 
its comparative; as, " Lesser 
Asia." Less sometimes con- 
trasts with greater, often with 
more the comparative of much, 
but never with more the com- 
parative of many ; as, " less 
than three" should be "fewer 
than three." G. Brown. 

Les-son (les'sn), n. Any thing 
read or repeated to a teacher; a 
precept; a truth taught by ex- 
perience. 
*Les-sor (les'sdr), n. One who 

grants a lease. 
Lest, con. d. That not; for fear that. 
Let, v. t. [let — let.] To put 
to hire; to allow; to suffer: — n., 
hinderance, obstacle. 
Let'ting, p. prs. 

Le-thal (le'^al), a. Deadly, fatal. 
Le-thar-gic (le-*Aar'jik), a. Dull, 

drowsy, sleepy. [279-22.] 
*Leth-ar-gy (leWar'je), n. Dul- 

ness, morbid drowsiness. 
Leth'ar^gies, n. pi. 
*Le-the (Wthe), n. Oblivion; a 

draught of oblivion. 
Le-the-an (le-tfAe'an), a. Causing 

oblivion. 
Le-thif-er-ous (le-^if'ur x us), a. 

Deadly, causing death. 
Let-ter (let'tiir), «. A mark or 
character representing a sound; 
an epistle ; a written message ; 
a printing type ; the literal mean- 
ing : — v. L, to mark or stamp with 
letters. 
Let'ter n ing, p. prs. : — n., the act 
of making letters; the letters 
made. 



Let'ter-ed, p. prf. : — a., marked 
or stamped with letters ; learned. 

Let-ter-Press (let'tur^pres), n. 
Letters and words printed. 

Let'ters,^. pi. Learning,literature. 

Let-tuce (let'tis), n. A plant. 

Le-vant (le-vant' )> n. The East, 
particularly those coasts of the 
Mediterranean east of Italy. 

Le-vant (le'vant or ld-vant'), a. 
Eastern. 

Le-vant-er (l£-vant'ur), n. A 
strong easterly wind. 

Le-vant-ine (l£-vant'in or leVan- 
Hine), a. Belonging to the 
Levant. 

Lev-ee (leVe or 13-vee'), n. The 
time of rising ; a crowd of at- 
tendants; an embankment. 

Lev-el (lev'il), a. Parallel to the 
horizon ; even, smooth : — n., a 
flat surface ; a plain ; a stand- 
ard; state of equality; an in- 
strument for finding or drawing 
horizontal lines [257-21]: — v. t., 
to make even ; to lay flat ; to 
point in taking aim. (op. p. 
—with.) 



Lev'el^ing, I 
*Lev'el x ling, J p ' pr8 ' 

,. } P-P r f- 

| (leviriiir), n. 



Lev'el-ed, 

•■•Lev'ell-ed, 

Lev-el-er 

*Lev-el-ler 

One who makes any thing even 
one who destroys distinctions. 

Lev-el-ness (levlPnes), n. Even- 
ness, smoothness. 

*Le-ver (le'vur or leVur), n. A 
mechanical power, used to raise 
a weight; a bar or beam. 

Lev-er-et (leVurN^t), n. A young 
hare. 

*Le-vi-a-than (le-vl'aVAan), n. 
A large sea-animal, mentioned 
in the book of Job.f 

Lev-i-gate (levigate), v. t. To 
pulverize ; to polish ; to make 
smooth. 

Lev'i x ga-ting, p. prs. 
2o 



Lev-i-ga-tion (Mev-e-ga'shun), n. 
The act of levigating. 

Le-vite (Invite), n. One of the 
tribe of Levi; a priest. 

Le-vit-i-cal (le-vit'e x kal), a. Be- 
longing to the Levites; priestly. 

Lev-i-ty (lev'e x te), n. Lightness ; 
vanity ; trifling gayety. [82.] 

LevVties, n. pi. 

*Lev-y (leVve), n. The act of 
raising men or money; money 
or men raised ; a rate : — v. t., to 
raise men or money; to collect 
by assessment. 

Lev'ies, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Lev'ied, p. prf. 

Lewd (lude), a. Wicked, lustful. 

Lewd-ness (lude'ne's), n. Lustful 
licentiousness. 

Lex-i-cal (l^ks'e^kal), a. Relating 
to a dictionary. 

Lex-i-cog-ra-pher ( N l£ks-e-k6g'- 
ra x fur), n. A writer of a diction- 
ary. [237-14.] 

Lex-i-co-graph-ic (H^ks-e-k6- 
graf'lk), a. Relating to lexi- 
cography. 

Lex-i-cog-ra-phy (^ks-e-kftg'ra- 
v fe), n. The art or act of com- 
posing dictionaries. 

Lex-i-col-o-gy ( x leks-e-k61'16 v je), 
n. The science of words. 

*Lex-i-con (leks'e^k6n), n. A dic- 
tionary ; a word-book ; a vocab- 
ulary. [240-15.] 

Ley. See lea. 

*Ley-den-Jar (li'd£n v jar), n. A 
jar used to accumulate electricity. 

Li-a-bil-i-ty ( x li-a-bil'le N te), J 

Li-a-ble-ness (ll'a x bl-n^s), J **" 
The state of being liable; re- 
sponsibility. 

Li-a-ble (li'a N bl), a. Bound in 
law or equity; responsible; sub- 
ject, [273-19.] 

Li-ar (ll'ur), n. One who tells 
falsehoods in order to deceive. 

Li-ba-tion (li-ba'shun), n. The 
act of pouring out wine in honor 
of a deity; wine so poured. 
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LIB 



LIC 
Fate, far, fS.ll, fat — me, me't — pine, pin — n&, mSve, 



LIF 



Li-bel (li'b&l), n. A defamatory 
writing; a lampoon; a charge 
against a ship or goods for vio- 
lating revenue laws: — v. t. y to 
lampoon; to defame by writing; 
to bring a charge before an ad- 
miralty court : — v. i. } to speak or 
write defamation. 



Li'bel x ing, J 
^Li'belYing, J p ' 



prs. 



| (11'beHant), n. 



Li'bel-ed, 
*Li'bell- 
Li-bel- ant 

#Ll-BEL-LANT 

One who prosecutes for libel, 

One guilty of libel. 
Li-bel-ous | (H'beTlus), a. 

*Ll-BEL-LOUS J v n 

Defamatory, abusive. 

Lib-er-al (lib'eVal), a. Munifi- 
cent, generous, bountiful ; large- 
hearted, (ap.p.— to,of.) [186-14.] 

Lib-er-al-i-ty ( v llb-er-al'le N te), n. 
Munificence, generosity ; candor. 
[152-10.] 

*Lib-er-al-ize (Hb'eVal-lze), v. t. 
To make liberal. 

Lib'er v al-i v zing, p. prs. 

Lib-er-al-ly (lib'eVal-le), ad. 
Bountifully, largely, freely. 

Lib-er-ate (Hb'eVate), v. t t To 
free from confinement; to re- 
lease from bondage. 

Lib'er x a-ting, p. prs. 

Lib-er-a-tion flib-er-a'shun), n. 
The act of delivering from con- 
finement or restraint. 

Lib-er-a-tor (Hib-er-a'tur), n. A 
deliverer. 

Lib-er-tine (Hb'eVtln), n. One 
who lives without restraint ; one 
who pays no regard to the pre- 
cepts of religion : — a., dissolute, 
licentious, irreligious. 

Lib-er-tin-ism (lib'er x tln-lzm), n. 
Licentiousness of opinion and 
practice ; debauchery, dissolute- 
ness, lewdness. 
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Lib-er-ty (lib'eVte), n. Privilege, 

immunity, permission. 
Lib'er n ties, n. pi. 
Li-bid-i-nous (l£-bld'e v nus), a. 

Lewd, lustful, licentious. 
Li-bra (li'bra), n n. The Balance, 

the seventh sign in the zodiac. 
Li-bra-ri-an (li-bra're r an), n. One 

who has the care of a library. 
Li-bra-ry (li'braVe), n. A large 

collection of books ; a house or 

room for books. 
Li'bra v ries, n. pi. 
Li-brate (li'brate), v. U To bal- 
ance ; to poise. 
Li'bra^ting, p. prs. 
Li-bra-tion (li-bra'shun), n. The 

act of balancing, or state of be- 
ing balanced. 
Li-bra-tor-y (U'braHur-re), a. 

Balancing. 
Lice (lise), n. pi. of louse. 
*Li-cense (li'sense), n. Liberty ; 

permission; excess of liberty; 

abuse of freedom [238-4] : — v. t., 

to authorize ; to grant leave ; to 

permit. 
Li'cen^sing, p. prs. 
*Li-cens-er (li'sens x ur), n. One 

who grants licenses. 
*Li-cen-ti-ate (li-seVshe x lt), n. 

One who has a license to prac- 
tice a profession. 
*Li-cen-tious (11-sen'shus), a. 

Unrestrained, dissolute. 
Li-CEN-Tious-LY(li-s§n / shus y le),ad 

With too much liberty. 
Li-CEN-Tious-NESS^i-sen'simsWs) 

n. Boundless liberty, contempt 

of just restraint. 
*Li-chen (li'ken or lik'en), n. A 

rock-moss ; a tetter. 
Lick (Ilk), v. I. To pass over with 

the tongue: — w., a blow; a 

stroke. 
*Lick-er-ish (lik'er x lsh), a. Nice 

in the choice of food; delicate; 

eager to enjoy. 
*Lic-or-ice (Hk'uVls), n. A root 

of sweet taste. 



*Lic-tor (lik'tur), n. An officer 
of ancient Rome. 

LId, n. A cover. 

Lie (11), n. A criminal falsehood; 
a false statement intended to 
deceive, an untruth: — see false- 
hood : — v. i. [lied — lied], to tell 
a lie : — [lay — lain] to be at 
rest in a horizontal position ; to 
rest; to remain : — see lay. 

Ly'ing, p. prs. 

*Lief (leef ), ad. Willingly, gladly. 

*Liege (leeje), a. Bound by 
feudal tenure : — n., a sovereign, 
superior lord. 

Lie'ges, n. pi. 

*Lien (le'en or ll'e'n), n. A legal 
claim to property by a creditor. 

Lieu (lu), n. Stead, place. [174-10.] 

*Lieu-ten-an-cy (lu~teVan v se or 
lev-ten'an v se), n. The office of 
a lieutenant; the body of lieu- 
tenants. 

Lieu-ten' angles, n. pi. 

Lieu-ten-ant (lii-teVant or leV- 
ten'ant), n. One who supplies 
the place of another in his ab- 
sence ; a deputy ; an officer next 
below a captain. 

Lieu-ten-ant-ship (hi-teVant- 
N ship or lev-ten'ant\shlp), n. The 
rank or office of lieutenant. 

*Lieve (leev), ad. Willingly, lief. 

LIfe, n. [pi. lives.] Union of 
the soul with the body; exist- 
ence, animation, vitality ; spirit, 
energy; conduct; biographical 
narration; exact resemblance; a 
quickening, animating principle ; 
supreme felicity. 

Life-boat (life'bote), w. A boat 
to preserve life. 

Life-Estate (Ufe'eVtate), n. An 
estate held during one's life. 

Life-less (llfe'les), a. Dead, in- 
animate. 

Life-less-ly (Hfe'leVle), ad. With- 
out animation or vigor. 

Life-time (llfe'tline), n. Duration 
of life. 



LIG 



LIK 

nSr, nSt — tube, tub, bull — 611 — pSund — thin, this. 



LIM 



Lift, v. t. To raise ; to elevate : 
— v. i., to try to raise : — »., the 
act or manner of lifting ; a hard 
struggle ; weight lifted. 

Lig-a-ment (lig'a^ment), n. A 
fibrous structure which serves to 
unite bones or to form articula- 
tions,* a membranous fold; a 
cord. 

Lig-a-ment-otts fllg-a-me'nt'us), a, 
Relating to, or resembling, liga- 
ments. 

Li-ga-tion (ll-ga'shun), n. The 
act of binding, confinement. 

Lig-a-ttjre (lig'a v ture), n. A cord 
or thread ; a bandage ; a double 
letter, as ff ; the line [ ^ ] used 
to connect the written notes in 
music. 

Light (lite), n. The medium of 
vision; that which gives light; 
day ; point of view ; knowledge : 
— a., bright, clear; not heavy; 
not difficult ; easy ; active, gay : 
— v. t. [lighted or lit — lighted 
or lit], to set fire to ; to illumi- 
nate : — v. i., to fall on ; to hap- 
jjen to find ; to descend ; to rest. 

Light-en (li'tn), v. i. To flash with 
light : — v. t., to illuminate ; to al- 
leviate; to cheer; to exhilarate; 
to unload. 

Light-er (llte'ur), a. com. : — n., a 
boat for lightening ships of their 
cargo ; one who kindles. 

Light-fin-ger-ed (lite-flng'gtird), 
a. Thievish. 

Light-foot-ed (lite-fiit'ld), a. 
Swift in running. 

Light-head-ed (lite-hgd'de'd), a. 
Unsteady; delirious; giddy. 

Light-heart-ed (lite-hart'£d), a. 
Gray, merry. 

Light-horse (llte'hdrse), n. Light- 
armed cavalry. 

Light-house (Hte'h6use), n. A 
high building, at the top of 
which lights are placed to guide 
ships at night. 

Light-hous-es (llte'houz^iz), n. pi. 



Light-ly (lite'le), ad. Without 
weight; easily, cheerfully. 

Light-mind-ed (llte-mind'ed), a. 
Unsettled, unsteady, giddy. 

Light-ness (lite'nes), n. Levity; 
inconstancy ; want of weight. 

Light-ning (lite'ning), n. The 
electric flash that generally pre- 
cedes thunder. 

Light-ning-Rod (Hte'ningV&d), n. 
A metallic rod or conductor to 
protect from lightning. 

Lights (lites), n. pi. The lungs 
of brutes. 

Light-some (lite'sum), a. Lumi- 
nous, gay, cheering. 

Light-some-ness (lite'sum^nSs), n. 
The state of being lightsome; 
cheerfulness, levity. 

*Lig-ne-ous (lig'ne x us), a. Made 
of wood, wooden. 

*Lig-ni-form (lig'ne^fSrm), a. Re- 
sembling wood. 

Lig-ni-fy (llg'ne^fi), v. t. [prs. t. 3 
lignifies.] To convert into 
wood: — v. i., to become wood. 

*Lig'ni x fi-ed, p. prf. 

Lig-nin } /it / ? \ f The 

L IG -nin E j ^n^),n. { W oody 
fibre of plants. 

Lig-nite (lig'nite), n. Wood con- 
verted into a kind of coal. 

*Lig-num-Vi-t^e ( v lig-num-vi'te), 
n. A very hard wood; guaiacum. 

Like, a. Resembling ; probable ; 
equal : — ad., in the same man- 
ner; likely: — n., equal; like- 
ness : — v. t., to be pleased with ; 
to approve ; to relish : — v. i., to 
be pleased ; to choose. 

Li'king, p. prs. : — n., inclination. 

Like-li-hood (llke'le v hud), n. Ap- 
pearance ; probability. 

Like-ly (like'le), a. [likelier — 
likeliest.] Such as may please; 
probable : — ad., probably, as may 
reasonably be thought. 

Li-ken (li'kn), v. t. To represent 
as having resemblance. (ap. 
p.— to.) 



Like-ness (like'ne's), n. Resem- 
blance ; a portrait. 

Like'ness x es, n. pi. 

Like-wise (like'wlze), ad. In like 
manner; moreover, also. 

*Li-lac (li'lak), n. A flowering 
shrub : — often written lilach. 

Lil-y (lil'le), n. A plant and its 
flower. 

*Lil'ies, n. pi. 

Lil-y-Liv-er-ed (lil'le^llv-urcfc), a. 
Cowardly. 

*Limb (lim), n. A member; an 
edge; a branch; a border: — 
v. t. f to supply with limbs; to 
dismember. 

*Limb-ing (lim'ming), p. prs. 

-Limb-ed (limd), p. prf. 

Lim-ber (llm'bur), a. Flexible, 
pliant : — v. t., to attach to limbers. 

Lim-bers (lim'burz), n. pi. Two 
wheels and a shaft with which 
cannon are drawn. 

Lim-ber-ness (Em'bur x n§s), n. 
Flexibility. 

Lim-bo (lim'b&), n. A place of 
restraint; a region bordering 
on hell. 

-Lim-bos (Hm'b6ze), n. pi. 

Lime, n. A viscous substance 
(properly written bird-lime) ; a 
calcareous matter of which mor- 
tar is made ; a kind of lemon :— 
v. t., to entangle; to cement; to 
manure ground with lime. 

Li'ming, p. prs. 
Lime-kiln (lirne'kil), n. A kiln 
in which stones are burnt to lime. 

Lime-kilns (llme'kilz), n. pi. 

Lime-stone (lime'st6ne), n. The 
calcareous stone of which lime 
is made. 

Lim-it (Um'lt), n. Bound, border, 
utmost extent : — v. t., to confine 
within certain bounds; to re- 
strain. 

Lim-it-a-ble (HmlOa-bl), a. Ca- 
pable of restriction. 

*LiM-iT-A-RY(liin'it x a-re),tt. Placed 
at the boundaries. 

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LIN 



LIO 
Fate, far, fall, fat — me, niet — pine, pin — no, mSve, 



LIQ 



Lim-it-a-tion (Him-lt-a'shun), n. 
Restriction. [334-12.] 

Lim-it-less (limMes), a. Without 
bounds. 

*Limn (lim), v. t. To draw; to paint. 

*Lim'ning, p. pre. 

*Lim-ned (llmd), p. prf. 

*Lim-ner (llur'nur), n. A painter 
who uses water-colors. 

LImp, v.t. To halt; to walk lamely 
— n., a halt; the act of limping. 

Lim-pid (llm'pld), a. Clear, trans- 
parent. 

Lim-pid-i-ty (lim-pid'eHe), ) 

Lim-pid -ness (lim'pid^nes), J 
Clearness, pureness. 

Lim-pit (lim'pit) n. A kind of 
shell-fish. 

*Li-my (ll'me), a. Glutinous; cal 
careous, containing lime. 

*Linch-pin (llnsh'pln), n. An 
iron pin that keeps a wheel on 
its axle. 

Lin-den (lln'den), n. A tree. 

LIne, n. Longitudinal extension; 
a string ; as much as is written 
from one margin to another ; a 
verse; a short note; a rank; 
regular military service, as ships 
or troops of the line ; posture of 
an army or fleet in battle array 
the twelfth part of an inch ; a 
business; equator; regular de- 
scent : — v. t., to cover on the in- 
side ; to place along the side of. 

Li'ning, p. pr8. : — see lining. 

*Lin-e-age (Hn'e x aje), n. Race, 
family, genealogy. 

Lin-e-al (lln'e'al), a. Allied by 
direct descent; hereditary; com- 
posed of, or relating to, lines. 

Lin-e-al-ly (lin'e v al-le), ad. In 
a direct line. 

*Lin-e-a-ment (lin'e v a-ment), n. 
Feature, form, outline. 

Lin-e-ar (linear), a. Composed 
of, or relating to, lines ; slender. 

Lin-en (lin'in), n. Cloth made of 
hemp or flax: — a., made of, or 
resembling, linen. 
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Lin-en-Dra-per (lin'in N dra-pur), 
n. A dealer in linen. 

Ling, n. Heath ; a sea-fish. 

Lin-ger (ling'gur), v. i. To hesi- 
tate; to remain long; to delay. 
[145.] [298-13.] 

Lin'ger^ing, p. pre.: — w., tardiness. 

Lin-ger-er (ling'gur^ur), n. One 
who lingers. [92-9.] 

Lin-ger-ing-ly (ling'gur x ing-le), 
ad. Tediously; with delay. 

Lin-go (Hng'g6), n. Language. 

Lin'goes, n. pi. 

*LiN-GUA-DEN-TAL( v ling-gwa-deV 
tal), a. Formed by the tongue 
and teeth. 

Lin-gual (ling'gwal), a. Pertain 
ing to the tongue. 

*Lin-guist (ling'gwlst), n. One 
versed in languages. [233-8.] 

*Lin-i-ment (lin'e v ment), n. Oint- 
ment; unguent. 

Lin-ing (lining), n. An inner 
covering. 

Link (llngk), n. A single ring of 
a chain ; any thing connecting ; 
a sort of torch; a measure of 
length containing 7.92 inches 
a measure of surface containing 
62.73 inches [148-26] :— v. t., to 
unite; to connect by links: — 
v. i.j to be united. 

*Lin-net (lin'nlt), n, A small 
singing bird. 

Lin-seed (lin'seed), n. Flaxseed 

*Lin-sey-Wool-sey (lln's&-wul'- 
se), a. Made of linen and wool 
mixed : — n., stuff made of linen 
and wool. 

L!nt, n. Linen scraped; flax. 

: *Lin-tel (lln'tel), n. The upper 
part of a door or window frame. 

Lin-stock (Un'st6k), 1 n. A staff 
LiNT-STOCK(lint'st6k), J used for 
firing cannon. 

Li-on (li'un), n. A fierce and pow- 
erful quadruped ; a sign in the 
zodiac ; a person of note. 

Li-on-e s s ( li'iin^s ),n. A female lion. 

Li'on\ess-es, n. pi. 



Li-on-ize (U'unlze), v. t. To treat 
with marked attention; to visit 
objects of curiosity. 

Li'on x i-zing, p. pr8. 

LIp, n. The border of the mouth ; 
the edge : — v. t., to kiss. 

Lip-o-gram (lipWgram), n. A 
writing which dispenses with 
one of the letters of the alphabet. 

Lip-ped (llpt), p. prf. : — a., hav- 
ing lips ; as, thXak-lipped. 

Li-qua-tion (11-kwa/shun), n. The 
act of melting ; the act of sepa- 
rating, by a regulated heat, a 
very fusible metal from one less 
fusible. 

LiQ-uE-FAc-TiON(Mlk-we-fak'shun) 
n. The process of melting, the 
state of being melted. 

*Liq-ue-fi-a-ble ( x lik-we-fl'a x bl), 
a. Capable of being melted. 

Liq-ue-fy (llk'we^fl), v. t. \_prs. t. 
3, liquefies.] To melt ; to dis- 
solve : — v. i.y to grow liquid. . 

Liq'ueVi-ed, p. prf. 

*Li-ques-cen-cy (11-kweVseVse), 
n. Aptness to melt. 

Li-qtjes-cent (li-kwes'sent), a. 
Melting. 

*Li-queur (l£-kure'), n. A fla- 
vored spirituous drink. 

Liq-uid (lik'wld), a. Not solid; 
fluid; clear; dissolved; flowing; 
soft: — n.,a fluid substance,liquor ; 
a letter whose sound readily flows 
into the sounds of other letters; 
as, I, m, n, r. 

Liq-tji-date (lik'weMate), v. t. To 
clear away ; to lessen debts ; to 
adjust or settle accounts. 

Liq'ui^da-ting, p. prs. 

LiQ-ui-DA-TiON( x lik-we-da'shun),?i. 
The act of liquidating; settle- 
ment; adjustment. 
Li-quid-i-ty (le-kwld'eHe), J 
Liq-uid-ness (Hk'widWs), J n * 

The state of being liquid. 
*Liq-uor (lik'kur), n. Any thing 

liquid; intoxicating drink. 
Liq-uor-ice. See licorice. 



LIT 



LIV 

nor, n5t— tube, tub, bull— 611- 



-poiind — thin, this. 



LIZ 



Lisp, v. i. To speak defectively 
or like a child: — v. t., to pro- 
nounce defectively : — n., the act 
of lisping ; imperfect utterance. 

LIst, n. A roll ,• a catalogue ; en- 
closed ground in which combats 
are fought; a strip of cloth; a 
border: — v. i., to desire, choose; 
to listen [142] : — v. t., to enlist ; 
to enrol ; to cover with list. 

Lis-ten (lis'sn), v. i. To hearken; 
to give attention. 

Lis-ten-er (lis'sn N ur), n. One who 
listens ; a hearkener. 

List-less (llst'les), a. Careless, 
heedless. 

List-less-ly (Ust'leVle), ad. Care- 
lessly, heedlessly. 

List-less-ness (Hst'leshies), n. 
Want of desire ; inattention. 
[122-33.] 

L!t, pst. t. and p. prf. of light. 

Lit-a-ny (lit'aW), n. A form of 
prayer. 

*Lit'aVies, n. pi. 

*Lit-er-al (lit'er'al), a. Accord- 
ing to the primitive meaning; 
following the letter or words; 
exact. 

Lit-er-al-ist (llt'eVal-ist), n. One 
who adheres to the letter or to 
the exact word. 

Lit-er-al-ly (lit'eVal-le), ad.With 
close adherence to words, f 

*Lit-er-a-ry (lit/er v a-re), a. Re- 
lating to letters or learning. 
[214-6.] 

Lit-er-ate (lit'eVit), a. Learned. 

Lit-er-a-ti ( x lit-er-a'ti), n. pi. 
The learned. [229-2.] 

Lit-er-a-ture (lit'eVa-tshure), n. 
Learning. [236-4.] 

*Lith-arge (lfoA'arje), n. Lead 
vitrified, either alone or with a 
mixture of copper. 

Lithe (Hthc), a. Limber, flexible. 

Lithe-ness (llTHe'n6s), n. Lim- 
berness. 

Lithe-some (Hrne'sum), a. Pliant. 

Lith-i-um (U^e v um), n. A metal. 
U 



Lith-o-graph (li^'6'graf), v. t. 
To draw or etch on stone: — 
an impression of a drawing on 
stone. 

Ll-THOG-RA-PHER (ll-jA&gWfur), 

n. One who lithographs. 

Lith-o-graph-ic fll^-o-graf'ik), 
a. Relating to lithography. 

Li-thog-ra-phy (li-^6g'ra v fe), n. 
The art of engraving upon stone. 

*Lit-i-gant (litigant), n. One 
engaged in a law-suit: — a., en 
gaged in a law-suit. 

Lit-i-gate (llt'e x gate), v. t. or v. i 
To contest in law ; to debate. 

Lit'i x ga-ting, p. prs. 

Lit-i-ga-tion (Hit-e-ga'shun), n 
Judicial contest ; a law-suit. 

*Li-tig-ious (le-tij'us), a. In- 
clined to law-suits, quarrelsome 

Li-tig-ious-ness (16-tij'us v nes), n 
Wrangling. 

Lit-mus (llt'mus), n. A lichen 
and the blue pigment obtained 
from it. 

Lit-ter (llt'tur), n. A kind of 
portable bed ; straw laid under 
animals ; a brood : — v. t., to cover 
with straw; to scatter over with 
fragments ; to encumber. 

Lit-tle (lit'tl), a. [less and 
lesser — least.] Biininutive : 
— see lesser : — »., a small space ; 
a small part ; not much : — ad., in 
a small degree ; not much. 

Lit-tle-ness (lit'tPnes), n. Small- 
ness of bulk; meanness. 

*Lit-to-ral (Ht't6Val), a. Be- 
longing to or near the shore. 

*Lit-ur-gic (llt-ur'jlk), a. Rela- 
ting to a liturgy. 

Lit-ur-gy (llt'ur'je), n. A formu- 
lary of public devotions. 

Lit'ur n gies, n. pi. 

Live (llv), v. i. To be in a state 
of animation ; to pass life in any 
certain manner; to maintain 
one's self ; to be unextinguished: 
— v. t., to act in accordance with. 
(ap. p. — in, at, with, upon.) 
26* 



Liv'ing, p. prs.i — n,, maintenance, 
livelihood ; benefice of a clergy- 
man ; those who are alive. 

LIve, a. Alive; ignited. 

*Live-li-hood (llve'le x hud), n. 
Maintenance, means of living. 

Live-li-ness (llve'le^ne's), n. Vi- 
vacity, sprightliness, briskness. 

Live-long (liv'long), a. Tedious; 
long in passing. 

Live-ly (live'le), a. [livelier — 
liveliest.] Brisk; vigorous; 
airy : — ad., briskly, vigorously. 

Liv-er (llv'ur), n. One who lives ; 
an animal organ which abstracts 
bile from the blood. 

Liv-er-y (liv'urYe), n. The act of 
giving or taking possession ; the 
clothes given to servants ; a par- 
ticular dress ; the collective body 
of livery-men. [272-1.] 

*Liv'er n ies, n. pi. 

Liv-er-y-Man (liv'urVe-man), n. 
One who wears a livery ; a free- 
man of the City of London. 

Liv'erV-Men, n.pl. 

Liv-er-y-Sta-ble (llv'ur-re^sta- 
bl), n. A stable where horses 
and carriages are kept for hire. 

*Lives (Hvz), n. pi. of LIFE. 

-Lives (livz), prs. t. of live. 

Liv-id (Uv'ld), a. Biscolored, as 
by a blow. [37-10.] 

Liv-ld-ness (livld^es), n. Dis- 
coloration. 

Liv-ing. See under (to) live. 

*Li-vre (li'vur or le'vur), n. A 
former French coin, valued at 
18.5 cents. 

Lix-iv-i-al (llks-iv'e v al), a. Im- 
pregnated with salts like a lye. 

Lix-iv-i-ate (llks-lv'e'ate), v. t. To 
form into or mix with lye. 

Lix-iv'i^-ting, p. prs. 

Lix-iv-i-ate (llks-lv'elt), a. Im- 
pregnated with or containing lye. 

*Lix-iv-i-um (llks-lv'e x um), n. Lye, 
water impregnated with a salt. 

Lix-iv'i v a, n. pi. 

*Liz-ard (Uz'ard), n, A reptile. 
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LOG 



LOD 
Fate, far, fall, fat — me, met — pine, pin — no, m5ve, 



LOG 



L6, in. Look! see! behold! 

*Load (16de), n. Burden,- press 
ure ; weight ; freight ; cargo : 
v. t., to burden; to freight; to 
encumber; to charge firearms. 
(ap. p. — with.) 

Load'ing, p. pr8.: — n., cargo; bur- 
den; charge. 

*Load-star (16de'star), n. The 
pole-star: — often written lode 
star. 

*Load-stone (16de'st6ne), ft. A 
natural magnet ; an oxyd of iron : 
— often written lodestone. 

Loaf (16fe), n. [pi. loaves.] A 
mass of bread or sugar. 

Loap-er (16fe'ur), n. An idler. 

Loaf-ing (16fe'lng), n. Vagrancy, 
idling. 

Loam (I6me), n. Rich, unctuous 
earth, marl. 

*Loam-y (16me'e), a. Consisting of 
or like loam. 

Loan (16ne), n. Any thing lent; 
the act of lending : — v. t., to lend. 

*Loath (Ibth), a. Unwilling; not 
ready : — sometimes written loth. 

*Loathe (16THe), v. t. To hate ; to 
look on with abhorrence ; to de- 
test. [84-21.] 

Loath'ing, p. prs. : — ft., disgust. 

Loath-ful (16th'M1), a. Abhor- 
ring, detesting. 

*Loath-some (16TH / sum), a. Ab- 
horred, detestable. [336-3.] 

Loath-some-ness (lftTii'sum^nes), 
ft. The quality of raising disgust. 

Loaves (16vz), n. pi. of loaf. 

Lob-by (16b'be), n. An opening 
before a room ; a small hall. 

Lob'bies, n. pi. 

L6be, n. A round projecting part 
or division of an organ, as of the 
lungs, liver, brain. 4 

Lo-bel-ia (16-beel'ya), n. A plant. 

Lob-ster (I6b'stur), n. A crusta- 

. ceous fish. 

Lob-ule (16b'ule), n. A small lobe. 

Lo-cal (16'kal), a. Relating or 
limited to place. [242.] [64-16.] 
306 



Lo-cal-ism (16'kal N lzm), n. That 
which is limited to a place. 

Lo-cal-i-ty (16-kal'le'te), n. Po- 
sition ; existence in place. 

Lo-calYties, n. pi. 

Lo-cal-ize (16'kaPlze), v. t. To 
make local; to place. 

Lo'calVzing, p. prs. 

Lo-cal-ly (16'kaHe), ad. With 
respect to place. 

Lo-C'Ate (16'kate), v. t. To place; 
to designate the place of. 

Lo'ca v ting, p. prs. 

Lo-ca-tion (16-ka'shun), n. Situa- 
tion with respect to place, act of 
placing. 

#Loch (16k), ft. A lake. (Scotland.) 

*Lo.ck (16k), n. An instrument 
to fasten doors, chests, &g. ; a 
part of a gun; a quantity of 
wool or hair hanging together ; 
a tuft; a contrivance to raise 
water on a canal : — v. t., to shut 
or fasten with locks; to close 
fast; to embrace : — v. i., to be 
come fastened ; to unite. 

Lock-age (16k'lje), n. Materials 
for locks ; toll for passing locks. 

Lock-er (lok'kiir), n. Any thing 
that is closed with a lock ; one 
who, or that which, locks ; a 
drawer. 

Lock-et (16klt), n. A small lock 
a catch to fasten a necklace or 
other ornament; a small gold 
case for miniatures, &c. 

Lock-jaw (lok'jaw), n. Involun- 
tary and permanent closure of 
the lower jaw. 

Lock-ram (16k'rum), n. A kind of 
coarse linen. 

Lo-co-mo-tion ( > 16-k6-m6'shun), n. 
Power or act of changing place. 

Lo-co-mo-tive ( v 16-k6-ni6'tiv), a. 
Having the power of changing 
place : — ft., a self-moving engine. 

Lo-cust (16'kust), n. A devour- 
ing insect ; a tree. 

*L6de, n. A metallic vein. 

Lode-star. See loadstar. 



Lode-stone. See loadstone. 

Lodge (16dje), v. t. To place in a 
temporary habitation ; to afford 
a temporary dwelling; to place; 
to settle: — v. i., to reside; to take 
a temporary habitation ; to take 
up residence at night: — ft., a 
small house ; a place to rest in ; 
a society of freemasons, <fcc. ; a 
hall for the meeting of free- 
masons, &G. 

Lodg'ing, p. prs. : — n., temporary 
habitation; rooms hired in the 
house of another. 

*L0DG-MENT ) nkA . , , LS 

Lodge-ment j (to*e'mfint), n. 

Accumulation of any thing in a 

certain place; possession of the 

enemy's work. 
Lodg-er (lodj'ur), ft. One who 

boards in the house of another. 

[217-24.] 
Loft (16ft), n. The highest space 

or room in a house of two or 

more floors. 
Loft-i-ly (16ft'e'le), ad. On high ; 

proudly, haughtily. 
Loft-i-ness (16fVe'nes), n. Height; 

haughtiness. 
Loft-y (16ft'e), a. [loftier — - 

loftiest.] High; haughty; sub- 
lime. [271-5.] 
L6g, ft. A shapeless piece of wood ; 

a machine for determining a 

ship's rate of motion; a Hebrew 

measure. 

*L0G-A-RITHMS(l6g'aVMmz), ft.j^. 

Numbers in arithmetical pro- 
gression, so arranged with re- 
spect to others in geometrical 
progression, that the sum or the 
difference of the numbers in the 
arithmetical, points out the pro* 
duct or the quotient of the two 
corresponding numbers in the 
geometrical series. 

Log-book (16g'buk), ft. The regis- 
ter of a ship's way. 

Log-ger-head (h^gur^hed), ft. A 
dolt, a blockhead. 



LOtf 



LOO 
nSr, n&t — tube, tub, bull— Ml — pound — thin, THis. 



LOS 



Log'ger n heads, n. Strife. 

Log-ic (l&j'ik), n. The art of 
formal reasoning ; dialectics. 

Log-i-cal (16j'e v kal), a. Pertain- 
ing to logic; according to the 
rules of logic ; skilled in logic. 

Log-i-cal-ly (l6j'e x kal-le), ad. 
In a logical manner. 

*Lo-gic-ian (16-jish'un), n. One 
versed in logic. 

*Log-o-griphe (16g'6 x grlf ), n. A 
kind of riddle. 

*Lo-gom-a-chy (16-g6m'a r ke), n. 
A contention about words. 

*Log-o-type (16g'6 v tlpe), n. Two 
or more letters cast in one piece; 
as, JE, ffl. 

Log-wood (ldg'wiid), n. A wood 
used in dyeing and in medicine. 

Loin (loin), n. The back of an 
animal; the lower part of the 
human back ; the reins. 

Loi-ter (l<5e'tiir), v. i. To linger; 
to lag; to delay. 

Loi-ter-er (lde'tur^ur), n. An idler; 
one who loiters. 

L6ll, v. i. To lean idly; to hang 
out, as the tongue [251] : — v. t., 
to thrust out the tongue. 

L6ne, a. Solitary, single. 

Lone-li-ness (16ne'le x nes), n. Soli- 
tude, want of company. 

Lone-ly (ldne'le), a. [lonelier 
— loneliest.] Solitary. 

Lone-some (ldne'sum), a. Soli- 
tary, dismal. 

L6ng, a. Not short; dilatory; pro 
tracted; drawn out: — ad., to a 
great extent of time or space : — 
v. i.y to desire earnestly. (ap. p, 
— for, after.) 

Long-boat (16ng'b6te), n. The 
largest boat belonging to a ship, 

Longe. See lunge. 

Lon-gev-i-ty (16n-jeVeHe), n 
Length of life, long life. [379-4.] 

Long'ing, p. prs. : — n., earnest and 
abiding desire. 

Long-ing-ly (16ng'ing'le), ad. 
With ardent wishes. 



Lon-gi-tude (l&n'je^tude), n. Dis- 
tance of any part of the earth to 
the east or west of a meridian ; 
length : — see latitude. 

Lon-gi-tu-di-nal (H6n-je-tu/d£- 
x nal), a. Measured by, or run- 
ning in, the longest direction; 
relating to length or longitude. 

Lon-gi-tu-di-nal-ly fl&n-je-tu'- 
de v nal-le), ad. Lengthwise; in 
the direction of the length. 

Long-Prim-er (16ng-prlm'ur), n. 
A kind of printing type. 

Long-Sup-fer-ing (16ng-suf'fur- 
Ing), a. Patient : — n., patience. 

Long-Wind-ed (16ng-wind'ld), a. 
Long-breathed; tedious, prolix. 

L66, n. A game at cards : — v. U, 
to beat by winning every trick. 

Look (liik), v. i. To direct the eye 
to or at; to expect; to watch : 
v. t., to seek ; to search for : to 
turn the eye upon ; to face (ap. 
p. — at, on, or to, what is present ; 
for what is absent or lost ; after 
what is distant; through an in- 
strument or opening ; to what re- 
quires watching) : — n., air of the 
face, mien ; the act of looking. 

Look-ing-GtLAss (liik'ingVlas), n 
A mirror ; a glass which reflects 
images. 

Look'ing-Hxlass-es, n. pi. 

L6&M, n. The frame in which 
weavers work their cloth : — v. i., 
to appear large and indistinct at 
a distance ; to rise. 

L66n, n. A scoundrel ; a sea-fowl. 

L66p, n. A double or noose in a 
rope or string. 

Loop-ed (166pt), a. Having loops. 

Loop-hole (I66p'h61e), n. Aper- 
ture ; a hole to give passage or 
make escape. 

L66se, v. t. To unbind; to relax; 
to disengage : — v. i., to set sail : 
— a., unbound ; wanton ; vague ; 
not connected; not fast; disen 
gaged; remiss. 

*Loos'ing, p. prs. 



Loose-ly (166se'le), ad. In a loose 
manner; negligently. 

Loos-en (166'sn), v. t. To relax ; 
to separate; to free from re- 
straint : — v. i., to become loose. 

Loose-ness (ldose'ne's), n. Crimi- 
nal levity; irregularity; unchas- 
tity; diarrhoea. 

L6p, v. t. To cut off; to cut short; 
to cut across and bend down 
[334-24] :— n., that which is 
cut off. 

Lop'ping, p. prs. 
Lop-ped (lopt), p. prf. 

Lop-pings (l&p'pingz), n. pi. Ends 
of branches lopped off. 

*Lo-qua-cious (16-kwa'shus), a. 
Full of talk. 

*Lo-quac-i-ty (16-kwas'seHe), n. 
Too much talk ; talkativeness. 

L5rd, n. The Divine Being; a 
monarch; a ruler; a master; a 
tyrant; a husband; a nobleman: 
— v. i., to domineer; to rule in a 
despotic manner, (ap. p. — over.) 

Lord-li-ness (Idrd'le^n^s), n. Dig- 
nity ; high station ; pride, arro- 
gance. [364-15.] 

Lord-ling (I5rd'llng), n. A di- 
minutive lord. 

Lord-ly (16rd'le), a. [lordlier 
— lordliest.] Proud, insolent : 
— ad., imperiously, arrogantly, 
proudly. 

Lord-ship (16rd'sbip), n. State, 
dignity, or title of a lord ; do- 
minion, seignory. 

L6re, n. Learning. [364-23.] 

*Lor-i-cate (l6r'e N kate), v. t. To 
plate over; to cover. 

LorVca-ting, p. prs. 

L6rn, a. Lonely, forlorn. 

Lose (166ze), v. t. [lost — lost.] 
To forfeit; to be deprived of; to 
bewilder; to ernplo} 7 ineffectu- 
ally; to let slip: — v. i., to suffer 
loss; to decline; to fail. 

*Los'ing, p. prs. 

*Lo-sel (16'zel), », A spendthrift; 
a scoundrel. 

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LOV 



Fate, far, an, fat- 



LOW 
-me, met — pine, pin — n6, rnSve, 



LUC 



Lo-ser (16&z'ur), n. One who loses. 

L6ss, n. Forfeiture; damage; pri- 
vation ; waste ; puzzle. 

Loss'es, n. pi. 

L6st, pst. t. and p. prf. of lose. 

L6t, n. Fortune; a chance; a por- 
tion ; proportion of taxes ; a 
piece of land : — v. U, to apportion. 

Lots, n. pi. Great quantities. 

Loth {\bth). See loath. 

Lo-tion (16'shun), n. A medicinal 
wash. 

Lot-ter-y (^t'turVe), n. A distri- 
bution of prizes by chance. 
[286-13.] 

Lot'ter n ies, n. pi. 

L6tJD, a. Noisy, clamorous, forcible 
in sound ; strong or emphatic, as 
a loud appeal. 

Loud-ly (I6ud'le), ad. [loudlier 
— loudliest.] With noise, with 
clamor, with force of sound. 

Loud-ness (lMd'nSs), ft. Noise; 
force of sound. 

*Lough (16k), n. A lake. (Ireland.) 

*Lou-is-D'or ( N lu-e-d6re'), n.sing. 
or pi. A gold coin of France, 
formerly valued at $4.44; now 
valued at $3.75. 

Lounge (16unje), v. i. To idle; 
to live lazily ; to loll. 

Loun'ging, p. prs. 

Loun-ger (ldun'jur), n. An idler, 
one who lounges. 

L6use, n. [pi. lice.] A small 
insect. 

Lou-si-ness (lSii'ze^nes), n. The 
state of abounding with lice. 

Lou-SY (ldii'ze), a. [lousier — 
lousiest.] Swarming with lice. 

L6ut, n. A mean, awkward fellow. 

Lout-ish (lMt'ish), a. Clownish. 

Lov-a-ble (luv'a v bl), a. Worthy 
of love; amiable. 

Love (luv), v. t. To regard with 
passionate affection : — n., kind- 
ness ; passion ; friendship ; af- 
fection; object beloved; a word 
of endearment; fondness; an 
imaginary deity. 
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Lov'ing, p. prs. : — a., affectionate, 

kind, amorous. 
Love-Ap-ple (luv' x ap-pl), n. The 

tomato. 
Love-Let-ter (luv'letHur), n. A 

letter of courtship. 
Love-li-ness (luv'le^nes), n. Ami- 

ableness, quality of being lovely. 
Love-lorn (luv'lorn), a. Forsaken 

of one's love. 
Love-ly (luv'le), a. [lovelier — 

loveliest.] Amiable, exciting 

love; pleasing, charming. 
Lov-er (luv'iir), ft. One who is 

in love. 
Love-sick (lnv'slk), a. Disordered 

by love. 

*L0V-ING-KlND-NESS (luv'lng- 

N klnd-nes), ft. Tenderness ; fa- 
vor; mercy. 

Lov-ing-ly (luv'lng x le), ad. Af- 
fectionately, fondly. 

Lov-ing-ness (luv'ing N nes), n. 
Kindness, affection. 

Low (16), v. i. To bellow as a cow. 

Low (16), a. [lower — lowest or 
lowermost.] Not high; de- 
scending downwards, deep; shal- 
low; dejected; abject; dishon- 
orable ; reduced : — ad., meanly ; 
not aloft; cheaply; with a low 
voice. 

*Low-bred (16'bred), a. Vulgar, 
base, rude. 

Low-er (16'iir), a. com. : — v. t., to 
bring low : — v. %., to grow less ; 
to sink ; to diminish ; to abuse ; 
to degrade. 

*Low-er (16u'ur), v. i. To appear 
dark and gloomy; to frown ; to 
look sullen : — n., gloominess ; 
cloudiness. 

Low-er-Case (16'ur r kase), n. A 
compositor's case, used to hold 
the small letters, and placed on 
the lower part of his frame : — a., 
noting small letters. 

*Low-ER-iNG-LY(16u'ur N ing-le),ad. 
Gloomily, cloudily. 

Low'er\most, a. sup. of low. 



Low-er-y (I6u'ur x re), a. Threat- 
ening rain ; gloomy. 

Low-land (16'land), n. A low 
country; land low and flat. 

Low-li-ness (16'le v nes), n. Hu- 
mility, freedom from pride. 

Low-ly (16'le), a. [lowlier — 
lowliest.] Humble, meek: — 
ad., not highly, humbly. 

Low-ness (16'nes), n. Absence of 
height; meanness; depression; 
graveness of sound. 

*Low-wines (16'winz), n. pL The 
first run of the still. 

Loy-al (16e'al), a. Obedient to 
law or duty; true to a sove- 
reign; trustworthy. 

Loy-al-ist (Idealist), n. One who 
adheres to his king. 

Loy-al-ly (loe'aTle), ad. With 
fidelity or loyalty. 

Loy-al-ty (I6e'a,rt£), ft. Fidelity; 
firm and faithful adherence. 

*Loz-enge (loz'zenje), ft. A form 
of a medicine; a rhomb; a 
sweetmeat. 

Lub-ber (lub'btir), n. A sturdy 
drone; a clown. 

Lub-ber-ly (lub'burle), a. Lazy 
and bulky : — ad., awkwardly ; 
clumsily. 

*Lu-bric (lu'brik), a. Slippery, 
smooth. 

Lu-bri-cate (lu'bre^kate), v. t. To 
make smooth or slippery. 

Lu'briVa-ting, p. prs. 

Lu-bri-ca-tor (lu'bre x ka-tur), n. 
One who, or that which, lu- 
bricates. 

*Lu-bric-i-ty (lu-brls'se x t£), n. 
Slipperiness ; smoothness. 

*Lu-bri-cous (lu'bre\kus), a. Slip- 
pery ; smooth ; wanton. 

*Lu-cent (lu'sent), a. Shining, 
splendid, bright. 

*Lu-cern (lu'sern), n. A kind of 
grass cultivated as clover. 

Lu-cern-al (lu-sern'al), a. Re- 
lating to a lamp or candle ; no- 
ting a species of microscope. 



LUD 



LUM 
nor, n&fc— tube, tub, bull— 611- 



-p5und — thin, this. 



LUN 



Lu-cid (lu/sid), a. Bright, glitter- 
ing, shining, bright with the ra- 
diance of intellect ; not darkened 
with madness. [35.] 

Lu-cid-ness (lu'sid x nes), n. Trans- 
parency, brightness. 

*Lu-ci-fer (lti'sefur), n. Satan ; 
the name of the planet Venus 
when it is the morning star. 

Lu-ci-FER-MATCH(lu'se-fur v matsh) 
n. A match which is ignited by 
friction. 

Lu'ci-fer-^Match-es, n. pi. 

Lu-cif-er-ous (lu-sif'eVus), \ 

Lu-cif-ig (lu-sif'ik), J a ' 

Giving light. 

*Lu-ci-form (lu'se^fdrm), a. Hav- 
ing the nature of light. 

Lu-cim-e-ter (lu-sim / e x tur), n. An 
instrument for measuring the in- 
tensity of light. 

Luck (luk), n. That which hap- 
pens by chance, fortune, chance. 

Luck-i-ly (luk'e^), ad. In a 
lucky manner, fortunately. 

Luck-less (luk'lds), a. Unfor- 
tunate, unhappy. 

*Luck-y (luk'ke), a. [luckier — 
luckiest.] Fortunate, happy 
by chance ; successful. 

Lu-cra-tive (hVkraHiv), a. Gain- 
ful, profitable. 

*Lu-cre (lu'kur), n. Gain, pecu- 
niary advantage, profit. 

Lu-cu-brate (lu'ku N brate), v. i. 
To watch ,• to study by night. 

Lu'CU^BRA-TING, p. pr8. 

Lu-cu-bra-tion ( N lu-ku-bra'shun), 
n. Night study ; any thing com- 
posed by night. 

*Lu-cu-lent (lu'ku^nt), a. Clear, 
certain, bright. 

Lu-di-crous (hYde^krus), a. Ex- 
citing laughter, ridiculous, com- 
ical, burlesque. [99-2.] 

Lu-di-cro os-ly (lti'd£ v krus-le),ad. 
Ridiculously, in burlesque, in a 
ludicrous manner. 

Lu-di-crous-ness (lu'de^krus-nSs), 
n. Sportiveness, laughableness. 



Luff, v. i. To keep close to the 
wind; to drag; to come heav- 
ily : — n., the part toward the 
wind. 

Lug, v. t. To drag ; to pull with 
violence : — n., a heavy load. 

Lug'ging, p. prs. 

*Lug'ged, p. prf. 

*Lug-gage (lug'gije), n. Any 
thing to be carried that is cum- 
brous and unwieldy. [170.] 

Lug-ger (lug'gur), n. A small 
vessel carrying two or three 
masts, with a running bowsprit. 

*Lu-gu-bri-ous (lu-gu'bre v us), a. 
Mournful, sorrowful. 

Luke-warm (luke'warm), a. In- 
different, not zealous; mildly 
warm; cool. 

Luke-warm-ly (luke'warm x l&), ad. 
In an indifferent manner. 

Luke-warm-ness (luke'warm- 
Ws), n. Moderate heat; cold- 
ness, indifference. 

Lull, v. t. To compose to sleep ; 
to quiet; to become calm; to put 
to rest. [21-30.] [359-19.] 

Lul-la-by (lul'la^bi), n. A song 
to quiet babes. 

*Lul'la x bies, n. pi. 

Lum-bag-i-nous (lum-baj'e^nus), a. 
Relating to the lumbago. 

Lum-ba-go (lum-ba'g6), n. Pain 
in the loins ; rheumatism in the 
region of the loins. 

Lum-ba'goes, n. pi. 

*Lum-bar (lum'bar), a. Relating 
to the loins. 

*Lum-ber (lum'bur), n. Any thing 
useless or cumbersome ; boards, 
staves, shingles, &g : — v. t., to 
heap together irregularly : — v. i., 
to move heavily ; to cut lumber. 

Lum-ber-Room (lum'bur v r66m), n. 
A room for the reception of lum- 
ber or various things. 

Lum-ber-Yard (lum'bur^yard), n. 
A place where lumber is kept 
for sale. 

Lum-bric (lum'brik), ». A worm. 



*Lum-bric-al (lum'brik N al), a. 

Resembling a worm. 
Lu-mi-na-ry (lu'me N n&-re), n. Any 

body which gives light. [176.] 
*Lu'miVa-ries, n. pi. 
Lu-mi-nif-er-ous ( N lu-m£-nif'er- 

x us), a. Producing light. 
*Lu-Mi-NOS-i-TY( x lu-me-n6s'se v te), 

n. State of being luminous. 
Lu-mi-nous (lu'me^nus), a. Shin- 
ing, bright. [182-3.] 
Lu-mi-nous-ly (lu'me v nus-l£), ad. 

In a luminous manner. 
Lump, n. A shapeless mass; a 

cluster: — v. t., to take in the 

gross. 
Lumping, p. prs. : — a.,large,heavy. 
Lump-ish (lumpish), a. Heavy, 

inactive, dull, gross. 
Lump-y (lump'e), a. [lumpier — 

lumpiest.] Full of lumps. 
*Lu-na-cy (lu'na x se), n. A kind 

of madness supposed to be influ- 
enced by the moon; craziness, 

insanity. 
Lu'na v cies, n. pi. 
Lu-nar (lu'nar), ) a. Relating 

Lu-na-ry (lu'naVe), J to the 

moon ; measured by the moon. 
*Lu-na-ri-an (lu-na're^an), n. An 

inhabitant of the moon. 
Lu-nar-Caus-tic (lu'nar-kaws'- 

tik), n. A nitrate of silver. 
Lu-nar-Month (lu'nar^mun^), n. 

A period of 29.5 days, which is 

the time in which the moon 

makes one revolution about the 

earth. 
Lu-na-ted (lu/naHed), a. Formed 

like a half-moon. 
Lu-na-tic (h¥na x tik), a. Mad; 

affected with lunacy, insane: — 

n.y a madman, one insane. 
Lu-na-tion (lu-na'shun), n. The 

revolution of the moon. 
Lunch (lunsh), j n.A slight 

*LuNCH-EON(lunsh / un) J repast 

between meals. 
Lunch'es, n. pi, 

*Lu-net (lu-n&t'), n. A little moon. 
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LUS 



LUX 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me, met — pine, pin — no, m6ve, 



LYR 



#Lu-nette (lu-nef), n. In Forti- 
fication, a small half-moon; a 
semicircular window. 

Lung (lung), n. An organ of res- 
piration. 

*Lunge (lunje), n. A thrust or 
push with a sword : — written 

LONGE and ALLONGE. 

*Lu-Ni-F0RM(lu'ne x f6rm),a.Shaped 

like the moon. 
Lu-nu-lar (lu'nu y lar), ) 

*Lu-NU-LATE (lu'nuHIt), J °" 

Shaped like a new moon. 

Lu-pine (hVpin), n. A kind of 
pulse ; a plant : — a., wolf-like. 

#Lu-pu-lin ) ,,i, i M2 ^ (The 

Lu-pu-um | ( lu 'P u,hn )> »• | fine 
yellow powder of hops ; the bet- 
ter principle of hops. 

Lurch (lurtsh), n. A forlorn con- 
dition ; a heavy roll of a ship at 
sea: — v. t., to defeat; to disap- 
point; to filch: — v. i., to shift. 

*Lurch'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Lurch-er (lurtsh'ur), n. One who 
watches to steal or betray. 

Lure, n. An enticement ; a bait ; 
an allurement: — v. t., to entice; 
to attract. [27-22.] f 

Lu-rid (kVrid), a. Gloomy, dis- 
mal. [60-8.] 

Lurk, v. i. To lie in wait; to lie 
hid. [76-23.] 

Lurk-er (lurk'ur), n. One who 
lurks. 

Lurk-ing-Place (lurk'ing v plase), 
n. A secret hiding-place. 

*Lus-cious (lush'us), a. Sweet; 
pleasing, delightful, delicious. 

Lus-cious-ness (hlsh'uVnes), n. 
Immoderate sweetness. 

Lust, n. Carnal desire; any vio- 
lent or irregular desire : — v. i. } to 
desire eagerly or vehemently. 

Lust-ful (lust'ful), a. Having 
irregular desires. 

Lust-ful-ly (lust'fdrie), ad. In 
a lustful manner. 

Lust-ful-ness (lflst'fuTne's), n. 
Lewdness. 
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Lus-ti-ly (lus'teMe), ad. Stoutly, 
boldly, with vigor. 

Lus-ti-ness (lus'te^nes), n. Stout- 
ness, sturdiness, vigor of body. 

Lus-tral (lus'tral), a. Used in 
purification. 

Lus-trate (lus'trate), v. t. To 
cleanse ; to purify. 

Lus'TRA y TING, p. prs. 

Lus-tra-tion (lus-tra'shiin), n. 
Purification by water. [262-21.] 

Lus-ter ) ,,, , , >, (Renown, 

*Lus-tre j ^ '* ' { a sconce 

with lights; brightness, splendor; 
the space of five years, a lus- 
trum. [53-25.] [256-6.] 

Lus-tring (lus'tring), n. A shin- 
ing silk. [luminous. 

*Lus-trous (lus'trus), a. Bright, 

Lus-trum (lus'trum), to. Five years. 

Lus'tra, n. pi. 

Lust-y (hist'e), a. [lustier — 
lustiest.] Stout, vigorous. 

Lu-tan-ist (lu'tanlst), n. One who 
plays upon the lute. 

;ic *Lu-TA-Ri-ous (lu-ta're r us), a. 
Living in mud; like mud. 

Lu-ta-tion (lu-ta'shun), n. The 
act or method of cementing 
vessels. 

Lute, n. A stringed-instrument 
of music; a composition of soft 
clay: — v. t., to cover or close 
with lute. 

Lut'ing, p. prs. 

Lute-string (lute'strlng), n. The 
string of a lute ; lustring. 

Lu-ther-an (lu'zAeVan), a. Per- 
taining to Luther: — n., a fol- 
lower of Luther. 

Lu-TU-LENT(lu'tshu v lent)a.Muddy. 

Lux-ate (luks'ate), v. U To put 
out of joint. 

Lux'a v ting, p. prs. 

Lux-a-tion (luks-a'shun), n. The 
act of disjointing ; any thing dis- 
jointed or dislocated. 

Lux-u-ri-ance (lug-zuWanse), ) 

Lux-u-Ri-AN-CY(lug-zu / re v an-se), j 

I n. Exuberance, rank growth. [71.] 



*Lux-u-ri-ant (lug-zu're^ant), a. 
Exuberant, very abundant, f 

Lux-u-ri-ate (lug-zu're'ate), v. i. 
To shoot with superfluous plenty ; 
to grow exuberantly; to revel 
with delight. [98-32.] 

Lux-u'ri n a-ting, p. prs. 

*Lux-u-ri-ous (lug-zu're^us), a. 
Voluptuous, sensual. 

Lux-u-ri-ous-ly (lug-zu're x us-le), 
ad. Deliciously, voluptuously. 

Lux-u-ri-ous-ness (lug-zu/re N us- 
nes), n. Voluptuousness. 

Lux-u-ry (luk'shuVe), n. Volup- 
tuousness; a dainty; delicious 
fare. [55-9.] [189-27.] 

Lux'u x ries, n. pi. 

*Ly-can-thro-py (H-kan7Ar6^pe), 
n. A kind of madness. 

*Ly-ce-um (11-se'um), n. A liter- 
ary association ; an academy. 

Ly-ce'a, ) j 

Ly-ce'ums, )^P u 

*Lyd-i-an (lid'e^an), a. Denoting 
soft, slow music. 

*Lye (11), n. Water impregnated 
with an alkaline salt. 

Ly'ing, p. prs. of lie : — a., addicted 
to falsehood. 

Lymph (limf ), n. An animal fluid. 

*Lym-phat-ic (llm-fat'ik), n. A 
vessel conveying lymph ; — a., 
pertaining to lymph. 

Lynch (linsh), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 
lynches.] To punish without 
a legal trial. 

*Lynch-Law (linsh'law), n. The 
substitution of the will of the 
mob for the civil law. 

*Lynx (lingks), to. A sharp- 
sighted beast. 

Lynx'es, n. pi. [ment. 

Lyre (lire), n. A musical instru- 

Lyr-ic (lir'ik), a. Pertaining to 
a harp : — n. f a writer of lyric 
poetry; a lyric poem.f 

Lyr-i-cism (ilr'e'slzra), n. A lyr- 
ical form of composition. 

Ly-rist (ll'rlst), n. On© who 
plays upon the harp. 



MAC 



MAD 

n5r, n6t— tube, tub, bull— 611- 



-p5und — thin, thIs. 



MAG 



M(^m), n. The thirteenth letter 
and the ninth consonant is 
also a semi-vowel and a liquid. 
The name is written Em, and 
the plural Ems. It is the initial 
of mille (a thousand), and hence, 
as a numeral, represents it. On 
account of its form, it has been 
accepted by printers as a unit 
of measure in determining the 
amount of composition on a page. 
It is employed as an abbreviation 
of Monsieur (Mister or Master), 
and meridies (noon). M.D. stand 
for Medicinse Doctor (Doctor of 
Medicine), M.C. for Member of 
Congress, and MS. [pi. MSS.] 
for manuscript. 

Mab, n. Queen of the fairies; a 
slattern. 

*Mac-ad-am-ize (mak-ad'am^lze), 
v. t. To form roads, &c, with 
broken stone. 

Mac-ad'am^z-ing, p. prs. 

*Mac-a-ro-ni ( N mak-a-r6'ne), n. 
An edible paste ; a coxcomb. 

\Mac-a-ro'nies, n. pi. 

*Mac-a-roon ( v mak-a-r56n'), n. 
A coarse, low fellow; a kind of 
sweet biscuit. 

*Ma-caw (ma-kaw')> n, A kind 
of parrot. 

*Mac-ca-boy (mak'ka^bde), n, A 
kind of snuff. 

Mace (mase), n. An ensign of 
authority ; a kind of spice. 

Mac-er-ate (mas'seVate), v. t. To 
make lean ; to steep almost to 
solution; to mortify. 

*Mac'er v a-ting, p. prs. 

Mac-er-a-tion ( x mas-ser-a'shun), 
n. The act of wasting or making 
lean ; act of steeping in water. 

*MACH-i-A-VEL-iAN( x mak-e-a-ver / - 
yan), a. Crafty in politics ; cun- 
ning, subtle. 

MACH-i-NAL(mak'e^nalorma-sheen' 
al), a. Relating to machines. 



Mach-i-nate (mak'e x nate), v. t. To 
plan ; to contrive : — v. i., to plot 
against. 

MachVna-ting, p. prs. 

*MACH-i-NA-TioN( x mak-e-na'shun) 
n. Artifice, contrivance, plot. 

Ma-chine (ma-sheen'), n. A piece 
of complicated workmanship ; 
an engine ; a piece of mechanism 
to apply or regulate power. 

Ma-chin-er-y (ma-sheen'urVe), n. 
Machines collectively ; enginery, 
complicated workmanship. 

*Ma-chin'er^ies, n. pi. 

Ma-chin-ist (ina-sheen'ist), n. A 
manager or maker of machines. 

*Mack-er-el (mak'eYil), n. A 
sea-fish. 

*Ma-cro-cosm (ma , kr6 > k6zm or 
mak'r6 r k6zm), n. The great or 
whole world, or visible system; 
the universe : — opposed to mi- 
crocosm. 

*Ma-cron (ma'krun), n. The mark 
[ - ] used to denote the long 
sound of a vowel, or a syllable of 
long quantity ; as, hive, rd'ven. 

Mac-ta-tion (mak-ta'shun), n. 
The act of killing victims for 
sacrifice. 

Mac-u-la (mak'Ma), n. A spot. 

Mac'uYji, n. pi. 

Mac-u-late (inak'uHate), v. t. To 
stain; to spot; to taint. 

MacVla-ting, p. prs. 

MAc-u-LA~TiON( x ma^-u-la'shun),?i. 
Stain, spot, taint. 

Mad, a. [madder — maddest.] 
Disordered in the mind; insane; 
furious,, enraged : — v. t., to make 
mad ; to make furious. 

*Mad'ding, p. prs. 

Mad'ded, p. prf. 

*Mad-am (mad'am), } n. A term 

Ma-dame (ma-dam 7 ), j of address 
to a lady. 

*Mad-ams (mad'amz), ] , 

*Mes-dames (ma-dam'), j * ™ * 

Mad-cap (mad'kap), n. A mad- 
man : a hot-brained fellow. 



Mad-den (mad'dn), v. t. To make 
mad : — v. i., to become mad. 

Mad-der (mad'dur), a. com. : — n., 
a plant. 

Made, pst. t. and p. prf. of make. 
(ap. p. — of.) 

Mad-e-fy (mad'eYl), v. t. [prs. t. 
3, madifies.] To make wet; to 
moisten. 

Mad'eVi-ed, p. prf. 

*MA-DEi-RA(ma-de'raorma-da/ra), 
n. A rich wine made in Madeira. 

^MADE-M0i-SELLE( v mad-mwa-zeF) 
n. A miss ; a young girl. 

Mad-house (mad'h6use), n. A 
house where madmen are cured 
or confined. 

Mad-houses (mad'hSuzlz), n. pi. 

Mad-ly (mad'le), ad. Without 
understanding ; wildly. 

Mad-man (mad'man), n. A man 
deprived of his understanding; a 
maniac. 

Mad'men, n. pi. 

Mad-ness (mad'ne's), n. Distrac- 
tion ; fury, rage, wildness. 

Ma-don-na (ma-d&n'na), n. The 
Virgin Mary, or a picture of her. 

*Mad-ri-gal (mad're N gal), n. A 
pastoral song. 

-Mag-a-zine (^mag-a-zeen'), n. A 
storehouse of arms or provisions ; 
an arsenal; a miscellaneous 
pamphlet. [63-16.] [223-5.] 

Mag-got (mag'gut), n. A small 
grub; an odd fancy. 

*Mag-got-y (mag'gut'e), a. Full 
of maggots; whimsical. 

*Ma-gi (ma'ji), n. pi. Wise men: 
— the singular is magus. 

*Ma-gi-an (ma'je'an), n. An East- 
ern philosopher : — a., pertaining 
to the Magi. 

Mag-ic (maj'ik), n. The art of 
putting in action the power of 
spirits, sorcery. [80-2.] 

Mag-i-cal (maj'e^kal), a. Per- 
formed by secret and invisible 
powers; according to magic; 
used in magic. [358-2.] 
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MAG 



MAI 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me, m§t — pine, pin — n6, move, 



MAJ 



Mag-i-cal-ly (maj'e A kal-le), ad. 

. According to the rites of magic. 

*Ma-gi-cian (ma-jish'an), n. One 
versed in magic; an enchanter.f 

Mag-is -te-ri-al fmaj-is-te're x al), 
a. Lofty, arrogant, haughty. 

Mag-is-te-ri-al-ly ( N maj -Is-te're- 
x al-le), ad. Haughtily, loftily, 
arrogantly. 

Mag-is -te-ri- al-ne s s ( N maj 4s-te'- 
re^al-nes), n. Haughtiness. 

*Mag-is-tra-cy (maj'ls v tra-se), n. 
Office or dignity of a magistrate. 

Mag-is-trate (majlsHrate), n. One 
publicly invested with authority; 
a public civil officer. [381-20.] 

*MAG-NA-CHAR-TA(mag'na-kar / ta) 
n. The great charter of English 
liberty, obtained a.d. 1215. 

Mag-na-nim-i-ty ( x mag-na-nlm'e- 
v te), n. Greatness of mind ; gen- 
erosity. [54-5.] [280-8.] 

Mag-nan-i-mous (mag-nan'eWis), 
a. Great in mind,- elevated in 
sentiment; noble; brave. 

#Mag-nan-i-mous-ly (mag-nan'e- 
x mus-le), ad. With greatness of 
mind; nobly. [of rank. 

Mag-nate (mag'nate), w. A man 

*Mag-ne-si-a (mag-ne'zhe x a), ». 
A white, alkaline earth. 

Mag-ne-si-um (mag-ne'zhe'&m), n. 
A white, malleable metal. 

Mag-net (mag / net), n. The load- 
stone ; a body which exhibits the 
properties of the loadstone; a 
body which attracts and repels. 

Mag-net-ic (mag-neYlk), a. Hav- 
ing the properties of a magnet ; 
induced by a magnet, as a mag- 
netic curve. 

Mag-net-ism (mag'neVlzm), n. 
The science which treats of the 
properties o$ magnets ; power of 
attraction and repulsion. 

Mag-net-ize (mag'net N lze), v. t. 
To impart the properties of the 
magnet; to put under the influ- 
ence of magnetism. 

Mag'netVzing, p. prs, 
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Mag-net-o-E-lec -TRic-i-TY (mag' 
neWe-lek-tris'seHe), n. That 
branch of magnetism which 
treats of the development of 
electricity by the influence of 
magnetism. 

Mag-net-om-e-ter ( x inag-net-6m'- 
e x tur), n. An instrument used 
for measuring the magnetizing 
power of galvanic currents. 

Mag-nif-ic (mag-nlflk), a. Illus- 
trious, grand, nobly great. 

*Mag-nif-i-cence (mag-nif'e- 
^sense), n. Grandeur of appear- 
ance, splendor of appearance. 
[94-39.] [286-17.] 

Mag-nif-i-cent (mag-nif'e^sent), a. 
Grand, splendid, pompous, sub- 
lime. [29-10.] [291-12.] 

MAG-NiF-i-CENT-LY(mag-nife'sent- 
le), ad. Pompously, splendidly. 

Mag-ni-fi-er (mag'neii-ur), n. 
One who praises extravagantly ; 
a glass that magnifies. 

Mag-ni-fy (mag'ne N fl), v. t. [prs. 
t. 3, magnifies.] To make great; 
to extol; to exalt; to elevate. 
[157-27.] [170-14.] 

Mag'ni x fi-ed, p. prf. 

*Mag-nil-o-quence (mag-nil'd- 
^kwe'nse), n. Pompous language. 

Mag-nil-o-quent (mag-nll'6- 

N kwent), a. Using pompous 
language. 

Mag-ni-tude (mag'neHude), n. 
Greatness, size, largeness, bulk. 

Mag-no-li-a (mag-nd'le x a), n. A 
flowering tree. 

Mag-pie (ruag'pl), n. A bird. 

Ma'gus. See magi. 

*Ma-hog-a-ny (ma-h&g'a x ne), n. 
A valuable wood. 

Ma-hom-e-tan. See mohammedan. 

Maid (made), ) n. An unmar- 

Maid-en (ma'dn), j ried woman; 
a virgin ; a woman-servant. 

Maid-en (ma'dn), a. Fresh, un- 
polluted, new, virgin. 

Maid-en-hood (ma'dn^hud), n. 
State of being a maid; freshness. 



*M aid-en-like (ma'dn v like), ) 
Maid-en-ly (ma'dnHe), J a ' 

Like a maid; modest, timorous. 
Maid-ser-vant (made'serVant), n. 

A female servant. 
Mail (male), n. Armor; a bag of 

post-letters: — v. t., to arm with 

mail ; to enclose for transmission 

by mail. 
*Mail-a-ble (male'a^bl), a. Proper 

to be carried by mail. 
Mail-coach (male'k6tsh), n. A 

coach that conveys the mail. 
Mail'coach^es, n. pi. 
Maim (mime), v. t. To deprive 

of any part; to cripple; to 

wound : — n., privation of some 

essential part; injury; lameness. 
Main (mane), a. Principal, chief, 

cardinal; strong; important: — 

n., the gross, the bulk; force; 

the ocean. 
Main-land (mane'land), n. The 

continent. 
Main-ly (mane'le), ad. Chiefly; 

powerfully, greatly. 
Main-mast (mane'mast), n. The 

chief or middle mast. 
MAiN-siiL (mane'sale), n. The 

principal sail of a ship. 
*Main-tain (men-tane' or mane- 

tane'), v. t. To preserve ; to keep 

up; to support; to uphold; to 

sustain. [63-20.] [220-3.] 
Main-tain-a-ble (men-tane'a-bl), 

a. Capable of being maintained, 

defensible. 
Main-tain-er (men-tane'ur), n. A 

supporter. 
*Main-te-nance (mane'te x nanse or 

nieVte x nanse), n. Supply of the 

necessaries of life; support; se- 
curity from failure. f 
Main-top (mane't6p), n. The top 

of the mainmast of a ship. 
*Maize (maze), n. Indian corn. 
Ma-jes-tic (m4-jes'tik), | 

MA-JES-Ti-CAL(ma-jes'te x kal), j 

August, stately, pompous, grand. 

[77-29.] 



MAL 



MAL 
nor, nSt— tube, tub, bull — 611— p6und— thin, THis. 



MAM 



Ma-jes-ti-cal-ly (m&-jes / te x k&l- 
le), ad. With dignity; with 
grandeur. 

Maj-es-ty (maj'eVte), n. Dignity, 
grandeur; sovereignty; a title 
given to sovereigns. [35-8.] 
[257-16.] 

*Maj'es x ties, n. pi. 

Ma-jor (maVjur), a. Greater in 
number, quantity, or extent : — n. t 
an officer above a captain; the 
first proposition of a syllogism. 

Ma-jor-Do-mo (ma'jur-d6'm6), n. 
A steward; the master of a house. 

Ma-jor-i-ty (m&-j6r'e v te), n. More 
than half; the greater number; 
the office of a major; full age. 
[334-27.] 

*Ma-jor'i x ties, n. pi. 

7^t* He has a majority of votes 
who has more than half of the 
whole number cast; he has a 
plurality who has more votes 
than are polled for any other 
candidate, but fewer than half 
of the whole number cast. 

Make, v. t. [made — matie.] To 
create ; to form ; to produce ; to 
hold; to commit; to compel; to 
raise as profit; to arrive at: — n., 
form, structure, texture. 

Ma' king, p. prs. 

Ma-ker (ma'kur), n. The Crea- 
tor ; one who makes any thing. 

^Make-weight (m&ke'w&te), n. 
Any small thing thrown in to 
make up weight. 

*Mal-ad-min-is-tra-tion "I fm&l- 

Male-ad-min-is-tra-tion J &&- 
^min-is-tr&'shun), n. Bad man- 
agement of affairs. 

*Mal-a-droit ( v maM-£-dr6it'), a. 
Awkward. 

Mal-a-dy (maTaMe), n. A disease, 
a disorder; sickness. [148.] 

* Mal'a^dies, n. pi. 

Mal-a-pert (m^l'^pert), a. Quick 
with impudence, saucy. 

*Mal-ap-ro-pos ( x m&l-ap-pr6-p6') 
ad. Unseasonably. 



*Ma-la-ri-a (m4-lS,'re x 4), n. Bad 

air; air productive of disease. 
*Mal-con-for-ma-tion ) Qmk\- 
Male-con-for-ma-tion J k6n- 

f6r-m&'shun),n. Faulty structure. 
*Mal-con-tent ) (mal'k6nHent)a. 
Male-con-tent j Discontented : 

— n., one discontented. 
Male, n. One of the masculine 

gender : — a., masculine : — see 

masculine. 
Mal-e-dic-tion ( x m&l-e-dik'shun), 

n. A curse, execration, impre- 
cation; denunciation. 
Mal-e-fac-tion ( v m&l-e-f&k'shun), 

n. A crime, an offense. 
Mal-e-fac-tor ( v m&l-e-f&k'tur), n. 

A criminal, an offender, a felon. 
*MA-LEV-o-LENCE(m&-lev'6 N lense) 

n. Ill will, malignity, malice. 

[20-41.] 
Ma-lev-o-lent (ma-levWlSnt), a. 

Ill disposed, malignant. 
Male-fea-sance ) , Al n X f t \ 

*MA L -FEA- S ANCE j ("M****)"- 

An evil deed. 

Male-for-ma-tion 1 (^m§,l-f6r- 

*Mal-for-ma-tion j m&'sh&n), 
n. An ill formation. 

Mal-ice (m&l'lls), n. Deliberate 
mischief, ill will. [345.] 

Ma-li-cious (m^-lish'us), a. Ill 
disposed; intending ill. [205-2.] 

Ma-li-cious-ly (ma-lish'usle), ad. 
With intention of mischief. 

*Ma-li-cious-ness (ni&-llsh'us- 
x nes), n. Intention of mischief. 

*Ma-lign (m£-llne r ), a. Unfavor- 
able; malicious; fatal: — v. t., to 
traduce ; to defame. [340-28.] 

*MA-LiG-NAN-CY(m^-lig , nlin N se),n. 
Malice, bitter hostility. 

Ma-lig-nant (rn&-lig'narit), a. 
Envious, malicious; dangerous 
to life. [87-19.] [292-24.] 

Ma-lig-nant-ly (m&-lig'nant v le), 
ad. Maliciously, mischievously. 

*Ma-lign-er (in&-line'iir), n. One 
who regards another with ill- 
will ; a slanderer. 
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Ma-lig-ni-ty (ma-lig'ne x te), n. 
Malice ; extreme enmity ; viru- 
lence. [123-18.] [111-24.] 

Ma-lig'ni v ties, n. pi. 

*Ma-lign-ly (m4-line'le), ad. 
Enviously, with ill will. 

*Ma-lin-ger (m^l-ling'gur), v. i. 
To feign illness, as a soldier. 

*Mal-i-son (maWzn), n. Male- 
diction, curse. 

Mall (inawl or m&l), n. A large 
wooden hammer: — v. t., to beat 
with something heavy : — <^ften 
written maul. 

Mall (m&l or mel), n. A public 
walk; as, Pall Mall (pel'mel). 

Mal-le-a-bil-i-ty fmal-le-ii-bil'- 
l<^t£), n. The quality of being 
malleable. 

*Mal-le-a-ble (mal'le x &-bl), a. 
Capable of being spread by 
beating. [hammer. 

Mal-le-ate (maM'le v &te), v. t. To 

Mal'le v a-ting, p. prs. 

Mal-le-a-tion ( v maM-le-&'shun), n. 
Act of hammering. [hammer. 

Mal-let (mal'lit), n. A wooden 

Mal-lows (m&l'l6ze), n. A plant. 

*Malm-sey (ma.m'ze), n. A kind . 
of wine or grape. 

Male-o-dor ) (m&l-6'dur), n. A 

*Mal-o-i>or J bad odor. 

Male-practice I (m j, tWs) 

"•^Mal-prac-tice j v 
n. Unskilful practice. 

Malt, n. Barley steeped in water 
and dried : — v. i., to be made 
malt: — v. t., to make into malt. 

Male-treat j (niaM-treef), v. t. To 

*Mal-treat j treat abusively. 

Male-treat-ment ) (iniU-treet'- 

*Mal-treat-ment J ment), n. 
Ill usage, abuse. 

Mal-ver-sa-tion ( x m&l-ver-sa'- 
shun), n. Bad shifts, mean ar- 
tifices ; misconduct in office. 

Mam-a-luke ) ( k m,,, v 

*Mam-e-luke j (m*m'41uka),». 

The name of a class of Egyptian 
soldiers, now extinct. 

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MAN 

Fate, far, fS.ll, fat — me, met — pine, pin — n&, move, 



MAN 



Mam-ma (mam-ma'), n. The fond 
word for mother. 

Mam-ma-li-a (mam-ma'le^a), n. pi. 
A class of animals. 

Mam-mon (mam'mun), n. Riches; 
the god of riches. 

*Mam-moth (mani'mu^), n. A 
huge quadruped, now extinct: 
— a., huge, immense. 

Man, n. [pi. men.] A human 
being, the male of the human 
species; a husband; a piece in 
chess and other games : — v. t., to 
furnish with men; to fortify. 

Man'ning, p. prs. 

*Man'ned, p. prf. 

*Man-a-cle (man'a x kl), v. t. To 
chain the hands ; to shackle. 

Man'a v cling, p. prs. 

Man-a-cles (man'a^klz), n. pi. 
Chains for the hands, shackles. 

Man-age (man'lje), v. t. To con- 
duct; to govern; to make tract- 
able; to wield; to husband: — 
v. i., to conduct affairs. [281-1.] 

Managing, p. prs. 

Man-age-a-ble (man1je x a-bl), a. 
Governable, tractable, easily 
controlled. 

#Man-age-a-ble-ness (man'lje^a- 
bPne's), n. Easiness to be gov- 
erned, tractableness. 

Man-age-ment (man'lje^ment), n. 
Conduct ; administration ; di- 
rection. 

Man-a-ger (man'ij^r), n. One 
who directs ; a man of frugality, 
a contriving person. 

*Manch-i-neel ( x mansh-e-neel'), 
n. A West-Indian tree. 

Man-da-mus (man-da'mus), n. A 
writ from a superior to an in- 
ferior court, or to a person 
directing the performance of 
an act. 

Man-da'mus x es, n. pi. 

Man-da-rin (man'daYeen), n. It 
China, a nobleman or magistrate, 

Max-date (man'date), n. A com- 
mand, precept, order. [140-23.] 
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*MAN-DA-TOR-Y(nian'da x tur-re),a. 

Preceptive, directory : — n., one 

to whom a command is given. 
Man'da n tor-ies, n. pi. 
*Man-di-ble (man'de^bl), n. 

The jaw. 
Man-drake (man'drake), n. A 

plant, a kind of melon. 
*Man-drel (man'drel), n. A re- 
volving shaft in a turner's lathe. 
Man-dril ) / 4 ,-, »i\ f A 
MAN-D R ,LL|( m4ndrll )' n -ikind 

of fierce baboon. 
*Man-du-cate (man'du^kate), v. t. 

To chew. 
Man'du x ca-ting, p. prs. 
*MAne, n. The long hair on the 

neck of a beast. 
*Ma-nege (ma-nazhO, n. A rid- 
ing-school. 
*Ma-nes (ma'nez),n. Ghost, shade, 

a departed soul. 
Ma-neu-ver. See manoeuvre. 
Man-ful (man'ful), a. Daring, 

bold, stout. 
Man-ful-ly (man'fuTlS), ad. Like 

a man, boldly, stoutly. 
Man-ful-ness (man'Mrnes), n. 

Stoutness, boldness. 
*Man-ga-nese ( x mang-ga-neez'), 

n. A gray, brittle metal. 
Mange (manje), n. The itch in 

cattle. 
*Man-ger (mane'jur), n. The 

trough or vessel from which ani 

mals are fed. 
Man-gle (mang'gl), v. t. To cut 

or tear piece-meal ; to lacerate ; 

to butcher [261-21] ; to polish or 

smooth: — n., an instrument for 

smoothing linen. 
Man'gling, p. prs. 
Man-gler (mang / glur), n. One 

who mangles ; a hacker. 
Man-go (mang'g6), n. A fruit of 

the East Indies, pickled; a green 

muskmelon stuffed and pickled. 
*Man'goes, n. pi. 
*Man-gy (mane'je), a. Infected 

with the mange; scabby. 



Man-hood (man'hud), n. Human 
nature ; qualities becoming a 
man; virility, courage. 

*Ma-ni-a (ma'ne v a), n. Madness, 
insanity. 

*Ma-ni-ac (ma'ne^ak), n. A mad 
person : — a., raging with mad- 
ness, mad. [354-12.] 

Man-i-chee fman-e-ke'), | 

*Man-i-che-an (^man-e-ke'an), j 
n. One who bolieved in two 
eternal and supreme principles, 
the one good, the other evil. 

Man-i-fest (manifest), a. Plain, 
open ; detected ; evident ; clear 
[252-21]:— v. t., to show plainly, 
to make appear. [63-26.] 

MAN-i-FES-TA-TioN^man-e-feVta'- 
shun), n. Discovery; publica- 
tion ; display, disclosure. [123.] 

Man-i-fest-ly (man'eYe'st-le), ad. 
Plainly, clearly, evidently. 

Man-i-fes-to ( x man-e-feVt6), n. 
Public protestation or declaration. 

^Man-i-fes'toes, n. pi. 

Man-i-fold (man'e v f61d), a. Of 
different kinds, many. 

*Man-i-kin (man'e v kln), n. A 
little man; a dwarf; an artificial 
preparation imitating the organs 
and structure of the human body. 

*Man-i-ple (man'e^pl), n. A small 
band of soldiers; a handful. 

Ma-nip-u-late (ma-nip'u x late), 
v. t. To labor with the hands; 
to handle. 

Ma-nipVla-ting, p. prs. 

Ma-nip-u-la-tion (ma x n!p-u-la r - 
shun), n. A manual operation ; 
handling. 

Man-kind (man-kind'), n. The race 
or species of human beings. 

Man-like (man'like), a. Having 
the qualities of a man, befitting 
a man. 

Man-li-ness (man'le^ne's), n. Bold- 
ness, bravery, stoutness. 

Man-ly (man'le), a. [manlier — 
manliest.] Becoming a man; 
brave, firm. 



MAN 



MAN 

n6r, n&t— tube, tub, bull— 611- 



-p6und — thin, this. 



MAR 



Man-na (man'na), n, A food; a 
kind of gum j a medicine. 

Man-ner (man'nur), n. Method; 
form, sort ; mien ; peculiar way. 

Man-ner-ism (man'nurlzin), n. 
Uniformity of manner. 

Man-ner-ist (man'nurHst), n. An 
artist who performs his works in 
an unvaried manner. 

MAN-NER-Li-NESs(man / nur x levue : s); 
n. Civility, complaisance. 

Man-ner-ly (tnan'nurHe), a. Civil, 
complaisant: — ad., civilly. 

Man-ners (man'nurz), n. pi. De- 
portment, polite behavior. 

*Man-nish (man'nish), a. Having 
the appearance of a man ; bold, 
masculine. 

Ma-neu-yeb ) (m j.„4' v fl r ), n . 

*Ma-x(eu-vre J v V 

A dexterous movement; man- 
agement; a stratagem [66-35] 
[375-17] : — v. i., to move or 
manage with address, art, or 
stratagem. 

Max-of-War ( N man-6v-war'), n. 
A large ship of war. 

v Mex-of-War', n. pi. 

*Max-or (man'nur), n. A lord's 
jurisdiction; a landed estate. 
[96-29.] 

Ma-xo-ri-al (ma-n6'r<^al), a. Per- 
taining to a manor. 

*M1xse, n. A parsonage-house; 
a farm ; a habitation. 

Max-siox (man'shun), n. Abode, 
house, residence. 

*Man-slaugh-ter (man'slawHur), 
n. The act of killing a person 
not wholly without fault, though 
without malice. 

Max-slay-er (man'sUVur), n. One 
that has killed another. 

*Man-sue-tude( man's weHude), n. 
Gentleness, mildness. 

*Max-tel (man'tl), n. A beam 
resting on the jambs of a fire- 
place to support the work above : 
— sometimes written mantle. 

1 Man-te-let / . See mantlet. 



Max-tel-Piece (man't^peese), n. 
The shelf placed against the 
mantel. 

*Max-til-la (man-til'la), n. A 
loose outer garment. 

*Max-tle (man'tl), n. A kind of 
cloak : — v. t., to expand ; to cov- 
er: — v. i., to be expanded; to 
spread; to froth; to ferment: — 
see maxtel. [135.] 

Man'tling, p. prs. 

*Mant-let (mant'llt), n. A small 
cloak : — also written maxtelet. 

Max-tu-a (inan'tshu a or man'tshu) 
A gown or dress worn by females. 

*Max-tua-ma-ker (man'tshu x ma- 
kur), n. One who makes dresses 
for females. 

Man-u-al (man'u^al), a. Per- 
formed by the hand : — n., a small 
book; a handbook. 

Max-u-fac-tor-y pman-u-fak'tur- 
v re), n. A place where things 
are made ; a factory. 

* n Max-u-fac'tor v ies, n. pi. 

Max-u-fac-ture ( x man-u-fak'- 
tshur), n. Any thing made by 
art : — v. t., to make by art and 
labor; to work up raw material. 

n Max-u-fac'tu n rixg, p. prs. 

Max-u-fac-tur-er ( x man-u-fak'- 
tshu x rur), n. One who manu- 
factures ; a maker. 

*Max-u-mis-siox ( v man-u-mlsh'- 
un), n. The act of giving liberty 
to slaves ; emancipation. 

Max-u-mit ( x man-u-mit'), v. t. To 
release from slavery. 

* n Max-u-mit'tixg, p. prs. 

v Man-u-mit'ted, p. prf. 

Ma-xure (ma-nure'), v. t. To cul- 
tivate by manual labor; to en- 
rich with manure : — n., compost. 

Ma-xu'rixg, p. prs. 

Max-u-script (man'u x skrlpt), n. 
A book written, not printed; a 
writing. [55-16.] 

Ma-ny (ruen'ne), a. [more — most.] 
Numerous, various : — »., a great 
number : — see lesser. 



Map, ». A geographical repre- 
sentation of the whole or a part 
of the earth's surface : — v. t. f to 
sketch; to draw (out). 

Ma-ple (ma'pl), n. A tree. 

Mar, v. t. To injure; to spoil; 
to hurt; to damage. [73.] [359-20.] 

*Mar'rixg, p. prs. 

Mar'red, p. prf. 

*Mar-a-xath-a ( N mar-a-na7fr'a or 
^mar-a-na'^^a), n. A Jewish form 
of denouncing; a curse. 

*Ma-ras-mus (ma-raz'mus), n. A 
wasting away of the body. 

Ma-raud (ma-rawd'), v. i. To 
rove in quest of plunder. 

*Ma-rau-der (ma-raw'dur), n. 
A soldier who roves about in 
quest of plunder. 

Mar-ble (mar'bl), n. A limestone 
used for statues and in elegant 
buildings: a little ball with which 
children play : — a., variegated 
like marble; made of marble; 
hard, insensible : — v. t., to veiu 
or variegate like marble. 

Mar'bles, n. pi. Statuary. 

Mar'blixg, p. prs. 

March (martsh), n. Third month; 
a journey of soldiers ; a regula- 
ted step ; music to march by : — 
v. i., to move in military style; 
to walk in a deliberate manner: 
— v. t., to put in military move- 
ment ; to move in military order. 

March'es,jd>*.s.£.3.: — n.pl., confines. 

*Mar-chtox-ess (mar'shun'es), n. 
The wife of a marquis. 

Mar'chiox v ess-es, it. pi. 

Mare, n. The female of a horse. 

*Mar-ga-rix ) (mar'gaVin), n. A 

Mar-ga-rixe J constituent of far. 

Mar-gin (mar'jin), n. The edge, 
border, brim, brink, verge. 

Mar-gin- al (mar'jin N al), a. Writ- 
ten or placed on the margin. 

*Mar-GRAVE (niar'grave), n. A 
German title of nobility. 

*Mar-i-gold (mar'e x g61d), n. A 
plant and its yellow flower. 
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MAR 



MAR 
Fate, far, fall, fat — me, met — pine, pin — no, m&ve, 



MAS 



*Ma-rine (ma-reen'), a. Belong- 
ing to the sea [40-29] : — n., a 
soldier employed on shipboard; 
naval force of a country. 

Mar-in-er (mariner), n. A sea- 
man, a sailor. 

Mar-i-tal (mar'eHal), a. Pertain- 
ing to a husband. 

*Mar-i-time (mar'eHlm), a. Re- 
lating to the sea; marine. 

Mark, n. A token ; a stamp ; an 
impression; a badge; a proof ; 
an object to shoot or throw at: 
— v. t., to impress with a token 
or evidence; to note; to stamp; 
to brand. 

Mar-ket (mar'kit), n. A public 
time or place for buying and 
selling ; purchase and sale ; rate, 
price : — v. t., to deal at a market, 
to buy or sell. 

Mar-ket-a-ble (mar'klOa-bl), a. 
Fit for market ; such as may be 
sold; current in the market. 

Mar-ket-Day (mar'kitMa), n. A 
day for market. 

Marks-man (marks'man), n. A 
man skilful in hitting a mark. 

Marks'men, n. pi. 

Marl, n. A kind of friable clay 
used for fertilizing land: — v. t., 
to manure with marl. 

*Mar-line (margin), n. A small 
line used for winding round 
cables. 

Marl-y (marl'e), a. Abounding 
with marl. 

Mar-ma-lade (mar'maHade), n. 
The pulp of quinces, &e. boiled 
into a consistence with sugar. 

*Mar-mo-re-an (mar-in6're x an), a. 
Made of marble. 

*Ma-roon (ma-r66n'), a. A brown- 
ish crimson color: — n., in the 
West Indies, a name given to 
the free negroes living in the 
mountains. 

*Marque (mark), n. A license. 

*Mar-quee (mar-kee'), n. An offi- 
cer's field-tent. 
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(mar'kwls), 



*Mar-quet-ry (mar'ketVe), 
Checkered or inlaid work. 

*Mar-quess 

Mar-quis 

One of the second order of no- 
bility, next in rank to a duke. 

Mar'quess^es, { 7 

Mar'quis^es, /"•.?'• 

*Mar-quis-ate (mar'kwlzlt), n. 
The seignory of a marquis. 

Mar-riage (mar'rije), n. The act 
of legally uniting a man and a 
woman for life, matrimony. 

*Mar-riage-a-ble (mar'rlje x a-bl), 
a. Of age to be married. 

Mar-row (mar'r6), n. An oily 
substance contained in bones ; 
pith ; essence, best part. 

Mar-row-less (mar'rd^les), a. 
Void of marrow. 

*Mar-row-y (marWe), a. Full 
of marrow. 

Mar-ry (mar're), v. t. [pre. t. 3, 
marries.] To legally join a man 
and a woman for life; to take for 
husband or wife : — v. i,, to be 
joined in wedlock, (ap. p. — 
with, to.) 

*Mar'ri-ed, p. prf. 

Mars (marz), n. The heathen god 
of war ; a planet. 

Marsh, n. A fen, a bog, a swamp. 

Marsh'es, n. pi. 

*Mar-shal (mar'shal), n. The 
chief officer of arms or of an 
army; one who directs the move- 
ments of a procession : — v. t. f to 
arrange ; to rank in order. 

Mar'shal^ing, 1 

* Mar's halting, J *' p 

Mar'shal-ed, 1 , 

*Mar'shall-ed, J f r J* 

*MAR-SHAL-SHip(mar / shal v ship),n. 
The office of a marshal. 

Marsh-y (marsh'e), a. [marsh- 
ier — marshiest.] Boggy, fenny, 
swampy, like a marsh. 

Mart, n. A place of public traffic. 

*Mar-ten (mar'tln), n. A large 
weasel, valued for its fur. 



Mar-tial (mar'shal), a. Warlike, 
suited to war, brave. [157-22.] 

Mar-tin (mar'tln), n. A swallow, 
a bird. 

*Mar-tin-gal (mar'tin^gal), ) 

Mar-tin-gale (mar'tin v gale), J n ' 
A broad strap made fast to the 
girth under the belly of a horse. 

*Mar-tin-mas (mar'tin x mus), n. 
The feast of St. Martin, No- 
vember 11th. 

*Mar-tyr (mar'tur), n. One who 
by his death bears witness to the 
truth (ap. p.— for) [270-15] :— 
v. t., to put to death for the 
truth; to murder. 

*Mar-tyr-dom (mar'tarMum), n. 
The death of a martyr. 

Mar-tyr-ol-o-gist ( x mar-tur-61'd- 
v jist), n. One who writes an ac- 
count of martyrs. 

*Mar-tyr-ol-o-gy ( x mar-tur-6ro- 
x j&), n. A register of martyrs. 

x Mar-tyr-ol Vgies, n. pi. 

Mar-vel (mar'vel), n. A wonder; 
any thing astonishing; admira- 
tion ; a prodigy : — v. i., to con- 
jecture; to wonder. 

Mar'vel x ing, ) 

*Mar'vel v ling, J P'P™' 

Mar'vel-ed, 

*Mar'vell-ed, 

*MaR-VEL-LOUS } , 2 / ai 

Mar-vel-ous }(m&r'veTlus),a. 
Wonderful, strange. [228-6.] 



d, } P'P r f' 



*Mar-vel-lous-ly ) (marVeTlus- 
Mar-vel-ous-ly j le), ad. 

Wonderfully. 
*Mar-vel-lous-ness ) (mar'v^l- 
Mar-vel-ous-ness j x lus-n§s)w. 

Wonderfulness, strangeness. 
Mas-cu-line (mas'ku^lln), a. Per- 
taining to men or to males ; re- 
sembling man ; bold ; virile : — ■ 

Opposed tO FEMININE. 

j^f Male is applied to the sex, 
masculine to the characteris- 
tics of the sex; as, A male 
author may be recognised by 
his masculine diction. 



MAS 



MAT 

nSr, n6t— tube, tub, bull— 611- 



-p6und — thin, this. 



MAT 



Mash, v. t. To beat into a con 
fused mass; to mix malt and 
water in brewing: — n., any thing 
mingled or beaten together; a 
mixture. 

Mash'es, n. pi and prs. t. 3. 

Mask, v. t. To disguise with a 
mask; to cover: — n., a cover to 
disguise the face; that which 
disguises. [372.] 

Mask-er (mask'ur), n. One who 
wears a mask. 

Ma-son (ma'sn), n. One who 
builds with stone or brick; a 
free-mason. 

Ma-son-ic (ma-s6n'ik), a. Pertain- 
ing to masonry. 

Ma-son-ry (ma'snVe), n. The 
work or performance of a ma- 
son ; the mysteries and principles 
of freemasonry. 

*Mas-o-ra (masWra), n. A He- 
brew work on the Bible : — some- 
times written masorah and 
massora. 

*Mas-q UER-ADE( v m£s-kur-ade / ),n. 
A diversion in which the par- 
ticipants are masked: — v. i., to 
go in disguise; to assemble in 
disguise. 

\Mas-quer-a'ding, p. prs. 

MAS-QUER-A-DER( v rn&s-kur-a'dur), 
n. A person who participates in 
a masquerade. 

Mass, n. A body ; a lump ; a large 
quantity; an assemblage; the 
bulk; the celebration of the 
Lord's Supper in the Roman 
Catholic Church. 

Mass'es, n. pi. 

*Mas-sa-cre (mas'sa^kur), n. In- 
discriminate destruction ; car- 
nage, murder, butchery: — v. t., 
to slaughter indiscriminately ; to 
butcher. 

*Mas'sa x cring, p. prs. 

Mas-si-ness (mas'se x n§s), j 

*Mas-sive-ness (mas'siv v nes), J 
n. The state of being massy; 
weight, bulk. 



Mas-sive (mas'siv), ) a. Weighty, 

Mas-sy (mas'se), J heavy,huge, 
bulky. [236-1.] 

MAss-MEET-iNa(mas' N meet-lng),n. 
A meeting of the people. 

Mast, n. The beam or post of a 
vessel to which sails are attached; 
the fruit of the oak and beech. 

Mast-ed (masted), a. Furnished 
with masts. 

Mas-ter (mas'tur), n. An owner 
a proprietor; a ruler; a teacher; 
chief commander ; a boy's title 
a title of respect : — v. t., to over- 
come; to conquer; to overpower. 

Mas-ter-Key (mas'tur x ke), n. A 
key which opens many locks. 

Mas-ter-ly (mas'tur N le), ad. With 
the skill of a master: — a., artful, 
skilful. 

*Mas-ter-piece (mas'turY&ese), 
n. A chief work ; capital per- 
formance. 

Mas-ter-ship (inas'tur^shlp), n. 
Rule ; power ; skill. 

Mas-ter-Stroke (mas'turW6ke), 
n. Capital performance. 

Mas-ter-y (m^ls'turVe), n. Rule, 
superiority, skill; power; do- 
minion. [192-9.] 

Mas'ter^ies, n. pi. 

*Mas-tic | / m ^ tik) n {A tree; a 

Mas-tich J ^ I S um or 

resin. 

Mas-ti-cate (masWkate), v. t. 
To chew with the teeth. 

Mas'ti v ca-ting, p. prs. 
Mas-ti-ca-tion ( x mas-te-ka'shun) 
n. The act of chewing. 

MAs-Ti-oA-TOR-Y(mas / te-ka v tur-re) 
a. Adapted to perform the office 
of chewing : — n., a medicine to 
be chewed. 

*Mas-tiff (mas'tif ),«. A large dog. 

' Mas-to-don (mas't6M6n), n. A 
large animal, now extinct. 

Mat, n. A texture of sedge, flags, 
or rushes ; a web of rope-yarn : 
— v. t., to cover with mats; to 
join like a mat; to twist. 
28* 



Mat'ting, p. prs. 

Mat'ted, p. prf. 

*Mat-a-dore ( v mat-a-d6re'), n. A 
term used in the games of quad- 
rille and ombre; a bull-fighter. 

Match (matsh), n. A thing that 
catches fire; contest; marriage; 
an equal : — v. t., to equal ; suit ; 
marry : — v. i., to be of equal size, 
color, &g. ; to suit. [215-7.] 

Match'es, n. pi. axi&prs. t. 3. 

Match-less (matsh'lls), a. With- 
out an equal. 

Match-lock (matsh'l&k), n. A 
musket fired by a match. 

Match-ma-ker (matsh' ma v kur), n. 
One who makes matches. 

Mate, n. A husband or wife : an 
associate; the second officer of a 
vessel : — v. t., to match ; to mar- 
ry ; to oppose ; to equal. 

Ma'ting, p. prs. 

Mate-less (mate'le's), a. Having 
no mate. 

*Ma-te-ri-al (ma-te're'al), a. 
Consisting of matter; corporeal; 
important; essential, moment- 
ous [351-3] : — n., that of which 
anything is made. [58-4.] [172.] 

Ma-te-ri-al-ism (ma-te're v al-izm), 
n. The doctrine of materialists. 

MA-TE-Ri-AL-iST(ma-te're v al-ist),». 
One who denies the existence of 
spiritual substances. 

*Ma-te-ri-al-i-ty (ma N te-re-al'le- 
v te), n. Material existence ; im- 
portance. 

MA-TE-Ri-AL-LY(ma-te're N al-le),ao?. 
Importantly, essentially. 

MA-TE-Ri-AL-NESs(ma-te / re'al-n^s) 
ii. The state of being material, 
importance. 

-Ma-te-ri-a-Med-i-ca (ma-te're- 
^a-med'eHta), n. Substances used 
in medicine ; the branch of med- 
ical science which treats upon 
the history, action, and adminis- 
tration of medicines. 
Ma-te-ri-el (ma-te're^el), n. The 
equipage, arms, <fec. of an army. 
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MAT 



MATT 

Fate, far, fall, fat— me, met — pine, pin — n6, m5ve, 



MAY 



Ma-ter-nal (ma-teVnal), a. Per- 
taining to a mother, motherly. 
[30.] [269-17.1 

Ma-ter-ni-ty (ma-teVne^te), n. 
The relation or state of a mother. 

Math-e-mat-i-cal ( N ma^-e-mat'e- 
v kal), a. According to the laws 
of mathematics; pertaining to 
mathematics. 

Math-e-mat-i-cal-ly ( x ma«A-e- 
inat'e^kal-le^ctd.By mathematics. 

#Math-e-ma-ti-cian (^ma^-e-ma- 
tlsh'an), n. One versed in 
mathematics. 

Math-e-mat-ics ( N ma^-e-mat'lks), 
n. pi. That science which con 
templates whatever is capable of 
being numbered or measured. 

Mat-in (mat'in), a. Morning, used 
in the morning. 

*Mat-in-ee ^mat-ln-a'), n, A 
morning party. 

Mat-ins (inat'lnz), n. pi. Morning 
worship,time of morning worship. 

*Ma-trice (ma'tris), n. A mould, 
the place in which any thing is 
formed or produced. 

*Mat-ri-cide (mat'reMde), n. The 
murder or murderer of a mother. 

*MA-TRic-u-LANT(ma-trlk'u x lant), 

Ma-tric-u-late (ma-trlk'uMlt), 
n. One admitted into membership, 
or entered in a college. 

Ma-tric-u-late (ma-trik'u N late), 
v. t. To enter or admit to mem- 
bership in a college. 

*Ma-tric'u n la-ting, p. pre. 

Ma-tric-u-la-tion (ma x trlk-u-la'- 
shun), n. The act of matriculating. 

Mat-ri-mo-ni-al ( x inat-re-md'n2- 
x al), a. Suitable to marriage ; 
connubial. 

Mat-ri-mo-ni-al-ly ( v mat-re-m6'- 
ne v al-le), ad. According to the 
manner of marriage, connubially. 

Mat-ri-mon-y (mat're N mun-ne), n. 
Marriage, the nuptial state. 

Ma-trix (ma'trlks), n. A place 
where any thing is generated or 
formed ; a mould, a matrice. 
318 



Ma'tri v ces, ) 7 

Ma'trix x es,J nm P lt 

Ma-tron (ma'trun), n. An elderly 
lady ; a married woman ; a fe- 
male superintendent over chil- 
dren. [86-7.] 

Ma-tron-age (ma'trunlj or mat'- 
run^ij), n. The state of a matron 

Ma-tron-ly (ma'trun x le or mat'- 
rankle), ad. Elderly,like a matron. 

Mat-ter (mat'tur), n. Body, sub- 
stance; that which is visible; 
subject; affair; cause of disturb- 
ance; import; purulent running 
— v. i. f to be of importance; to 
generate matter. 

Mat-ting (mat'tlng), n. A texture 
of rushes, &c; materials formats. 

Mat-tock (mat'tuk), n. A pick- 
axe ; a tool for grubbing. 

Mat-tress (mat'ris), n. A kind of 
quilted bed, stuffed with hair. 

*Mat'tress x es, n. pi. 

Mat-u-rate (matsh'uVate), v. t 
To hasten; to ripen: — v. i. f to 
grow ripe; to suppurate. 

Mat'u x ra-ting, p. prs. 

MAT-u-RA-TiON( v matsh-u-ra / shun), 
n. The act of ripening; state 
of growing ripe ; suppuration. 

Mat-u-ra-tive (matsh'u x ra-tlv), a. 
Ripening. 

Ma-ture (ma-ture'), a. Ripe, per- 
fect, full grown, complete : — v. t., 
to ripen ; to advance to ripeness : 
— v. i. f to become ripe. 

Ma-tu'ring, p. prs. 

Ma-ture-ly (ma-ture'le), ad. Com- 
pletely; with counsel; ripely; 
early. 

*MAT-u-RES-CENT( v mat-u-reyse ! nt) 
a. Approaching to maturity. 

*MA-TU-Ri-TY(ma-tu'reHe),w.Ripe- 
ness; completion. [27-24.] f 

*Mat-u-ti-nal (mat'uM-nal), a. 
Relating to the morning. 

Maud (mawd), n. A shawl for men. 

Maud-lin (mawd'lln), a. Drunk. 

JMau-ger I (maw'gur),ad. In spite 

*Mau-gre j of, notwithstanding.] 



Maul (mawl), v. t. To bruise ; to 
beat: — n., a heavy wooden ham- 
mer : — often written mall. 

*Maul-stick (mawl'stik), n. A 
stick used by painters to steady 
their hand. 

*Maun-dy-Thurs-day (man'de- 
VMrz-da), n. The day before 
Good Friday. 

Mau-so-le-an ( v maw-s6-le'an), a. 
Relating to a mausoleum. 

•*MAu-so-LE-UM( > maw-s6-le , UDa),?i. 
A funeral monument. 

MMau-so-le'a, ) , 

v Mau-so-le'ums, j n ' pl " 

Maw, n. The stomach of animals. 

*Maw-kish (maw'kish), a. Apt 
to offend the stomach, or to 
cause loathing. 

Maw-kish-ness (maw'kish^nes), n. 
Aptness to cause loathing or 
satiety. 

Max-il-lar (maks'llMar or maks- 
il'lar), a. Maxillary. 

*Max-il-la-ry (maks'iria-re), a. 
Belonging to the jaw-bone. 

Max-im (maks'lm), n. An axiom, 
a general principle, a proverb. 

*Max-i-mum (maks'e'mum),?*. The 
greatest number or quantity at- 
tainable. 

MaxVma, n. pi. 

May (ma), v.i. [might — Defective.'] 
To be permitted; to be possible; 
to be able : — see under have : — 
n., the fifth month of the year. 

May-day (ma/da), n. The first 
day of May. 

*May-hem (ma'hein), n. The act 
of maiming. 

May-or (nia'ur),n. The chief magis- 
trate of a corporation, or city. 

*May-or-al-ty (ma'ur x al-te), n. 
The office of a mayor. 

May'or v al-ties, n. pi. 

May-or-ess (ma'ur^s), n. The 
wife of a mayor. 
May'or'ess-es, n. pi. 

May-pole (ma'p61e), n. A pole to 
be danced around in May. 



MEA 



MEG 
nor, n&t — tube, tub, bull— 611 — p6und — thin, this. 



MED 



Maze, n. A labyrinth ; perplexity, 
confusion [157] [315-7] :— v. t., 
to bewilder; to confuse. 

Ma'zing, p. prs. 

*Ma-zy (ma'ze), a. [mazier — 
maziest.] Confused; made in- 
tricate by windings. [141.] 

Me, pro. The objective singular of I. 

Mead (meed ), n. A meadow ; a 
drink made of water and honey. 

*Mead-ow (med'd6), n. A grass 
field from which hay is made; 
low or marshy land. 

Mea-ger } , i, 2 x f Lean; 

•M.A-OM }M'g")'«-{ poor] 
wanting flesh ; hungry. 

Mea-ger-ly J (me'gurHe), ad. 

*Mea-gre-ly J Poorly, thinly. 

Mea-ger-ness f , i, z. \ i \ 

*M E A- GR E-NE S s|( m ^ drn& )' n - 

LeannesSjWant-of flesh or fertility. 
JMeal (meel), n. A repast; flour. 
*Meal-i-ness (meere^nes), n. The 

quality of being mealy. 
Meal-y (meel'£), a. [mealier — 

mealiest.] Having the taste or 

qualities of meal. 
*Meal-y-Motjth-ed (meel'e- 

N m6uTHd), a. Unable to speak 

freely, bashful.. 
Mean (meen), a. Wanting dig- 
nity ; of low rank ; despicable ; 

base : — »., mediocrity ; interval ; 

instrument; the middle point: — 

see means : — v. i. [meant or 

MEANED — MEANT Or MEANED], to 

intend ; to purpose. 
Mean-ing (meen'ing), n. Purpose, 

intention; the sense. 
Mean-ing-less (meen'lngHe's), a. 
m Without a meaning. 
Me-an-der (me-an'dur), n. Maze, 

a winding course ; labyrinth : — 

v. i., to run winding; to flow 

around. [16-2.] 
*Me-an-drous (me-an'drus), a. 

Winding. 
Mean-ly (meen'le), ad. Poorly; 

not generously ; basely ; in a 

mean manner. 



ad. 



*Mean-ness (meen'nSs), n. Sor- 
didness, baseness; poverty. 

*Means (meenz), n. sing, and pi. 
Income; instrument; method. 

*Meant (ment), pst. t. SLTidp.prf. 
of MEAN. 

Mean-time (meen'tlme), ) 

Mean-while (meen'hwile), j 
In the intervening time. 

*Mea-sles (me'zlz), n. pi A 
kind of eruptive and contagious 
disease. 

Mea-sly (me'zle), a. Infected or 
spotted with the measles. 

*Meas-u-ra-ble (rn£zh'uVa-bl), a. 
Capable of being measured. 

Meas-ure (mezh'ure), n. That by 
which any thing is measured; 
proportion; degree; proportion- 
ate time ; moderation ; limit ; 
metre [382-1] : — v. t., to com- 
pute ; to pass through ; to mark 
out; to adjust; to allot: — v. i., 
to have extent. 

Measuring, p. prs. 

Meas-ure-less (mezh'ure^les), a. 
Immeasurable, boundless. 

Meas-ure-ment (mezh'ure v m^nt), 
n. Act of measuring, mensuration. 

Meas-u-rer (mezh'uVur), n. One 
who measures. 

Meat (meet), ». Flesh to be eaten, 
food in general; provisions. 

Me-chan-ic (me-kan'ik), n. A 
manufacturer ; one employed in 
mechanical labor; an artisan. 

Me-chan-ic (me-kan'ik), j 

Me-chan-i-cal (me-kan'e^kal) j °" 
Constructed by the laws of me- 
chanics ; relating to machines 
or mechanism; skilled in me- 
chanics. 

Me-chan-i-cal-ly - (me-kan'e v kal- 
le), ad. By mechanics; un- 
wittingly. 

*MECH-A-Ni-ciAN(\ne'k-a-nlsh'an), 
n. One skilled in mechanics. 

Me-chan-ics (me-kan'iks), n. pi. 
The science that treats of the 
laws of motion. 



*Mech-a-nism (mek'a x nizm), n. 
Construction of a machine. 
[35-10.] [222-19.] 

Mech-an-ist (mek'anlst), n. One 
versed in mechanics, a machinist. 

Me-co-ni-um (me-k6'neum), n. 
The juice of the white poppy; 
opium. 

Med-al (niM'al), n. An ancient 
coin; a piece stamped in honor 
of some remarkable performance. 

*Me-dal-lic (me-dal'lik), a. Per- 
taining to medals. 

*Me-dall-ion (me-dal'yun), n. A 
large medal. 

Med-al-ist ) (m^d'allst),^. One 

*Med-al-list j skilled in medals. 

*Med-al-lur-gy j (med'aFiir-je), 

Med-al-ur-gy j n. The art of 
striking medals or coins. 

Med-dle (med'dl), v. i. To have 
to do; to interpose, {ap. p. — 
with.) 

*Med'dling, p. prs. 

Med-dler (ni£dMlur), n. One who 
meddles; a busy-body. 

*Med-dle-some (medWsum), a. 
Intermeddling, officious. 

Me'di x a, n. pi. of medium. 

Me-di-al (me'de^al), a. Noting 
an average. 

Me-di-ate (me'deate), v. i. To 
interpose as an equal friend to 
both parties, {ap. p. — between.) 

Me'di x a-ting, p. prs. 

*Me-di-ate (me'delt), a. Inter- 
posed, intervening; acting as a 
mean or medium. 

*Me-di-ate-ly (me'deit-le), ad. 
By a secondary cause. 

Me-di-a-tion ( v me-de-a/shun), n. 
Interposition, intervention, en- 
treat} 7 for another, intercession. 

*Me-di-a-tor ( N m4-de-a'tur), n. 
One who intervenes between two 
parties; an intercessor; an ad- 
vocate ; Christ, the Redeemer. 

*Me-di-a-to-ri-al ( x ine-de-a-t6'- 
re'al), a. Belonging to a me- 
diator. 

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MED 



MEL 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me, met — pine, pin — no, rnSve, 



MEM 



Me- di-a-tor-ship ( x me-d6-a'tur- 
^ship), n. The office of a mediator. 

Me-di-a-trix ( x ine-de-a'triks), n. 
A female who mediates. 

^Ie-di-a'trix^s, n. pi. 

Med-i-ca-ble (me'd'e^ka-bl), a. 
Curable. 

Med-i-cal (m^d'e'kal), a. Phys- 
ical, medicinal, healing. [229-9.] 

Med-i-cal-ly (ni^d'e^al-le), ad. 
Physically, medicinally. 

Med-i-ca-ment (meVl'e v ka-ment), n. 
A remedy ; medicine ; physic. 

Med-i-cate (rned'e'kate), v. t. To 
tincture with any thing medicinal. 

Med Yca-ting, p. pre. 

*Me-dic-i-nal (me-dis'se x nal), a. 
Healing; belonging to medicine. 

ME-Dic-i-NAL-LY(me-dls / se v nal-le), 
ad. Physically, by medicine. 

*Med-i-cine (mM'e^ln), n. Any 
remedy designed to cure or miti- 
gate disease. 

*Me-di-e-val fm^-de-e'val), a. 
Relating to the Middle Ages. 

*Me-di-o-cre (W-de-6'kur), a. 
Middling, of moderate degree. 

*Me-di-oc-ri-ty ( v me-de-6k're y te), 
n. Small degree, middle rate. 
[265-2.] 

Med-i-tate (meditate), v. t. To 
plan,- to contrive; to think on ; 
to scheme; to contemplate, (ap. 
p. — on, upon.) [153-6.] 

MedVta-ting, p. prs. 

Med-i-ta-tton (Wd-e-ta'shun), n. 
Deep thought; close attention; 
contemplation. [69-11.] [164-2.] 

Med-i-ta-tive (m&d'e^ta-tlv), a. 
Addicted to meditation. 

*Med-i-ter-ra-ne-an ( v me ! d-e-te ! r- 
ra'ne'an), a. Encircled with land, 
inland. 

*Me-di-um (m^'d^um), n. Any 
thing intervening ; a means ; a 
middle place or degree ; the sub- 
stance, space, or person passed 
through. [80-6.] 

*Me'di v a, * 

Me'diVms 
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[ n.pl. 



*Med-ley (med'le), n. A mixture, 
a mingled mass: — a., mingled, 
confused. 

*Me-dul-lar (m^-dul'lar), a. 
Medullary. 

-Med-ul-la-ry (me'd'uria-re or 
me-dul'laVe), a. Consisting of, 
or resembling, marrow ; relating 
to marrow. 

Meed, n. Reward, gift. [69-6.] 

Meek, a. Mild of temper, gentle, 
humble, yielding. 

Meek-ly (meek'le), ad. Mildly, 
gently ; not proudly. 

Meek-ness (meek'n^s), n. Gentle 
ness, mildness. 

*Meer, n. A lake ; a boundary. 

Meet, v. t. [met — met.] To come 
face to face ; to encounter : — v. i., 
to assemble; to come together; 
to find; to join {ap. p. — with): 
— a., fit, proper, becoming. 

Meet'ing, p. prs. : — n., an assem- 
bly; a convention; an interview, 
a conference. 

Meet-ly (meet'le), ad. Fitly, 
properly, suitably. 

Meet-ness (meet'ne's), n. Fitness, 
propriety. 

*Me-grim (megrim), n. A neural- 
gic pain in the head. 

Mel-an-chol-ic (mel'an v k61-lk), a. 
Dejected in spirit, gloomy. 

*Mel-an-chol-y (meTan N kol-l&),n. 
A kind of madness ; a gloomy 
temper [20-32] [166-25] :— a., 
gloomy ; diseased with melan- 
choly, unhappy, dispirited. 

*Me-lange (me-lanzh'), n. A 
mixture. 

*Me-lee (ma-la'), n. A conflict, a 
confused fight. 

*MEL-iOR-ATE,(meel'yur^ate), v. t. 
To make better; to improve. 
[54-18.] 

Mei/ior n a-ting, p. prs. 

MEL-iOR-A-TiON( N meel-yur-a / shun) 
n. Improvement. 

*MEL-LiF-ER-ous(m§l-lif'^r'us), a. 
Productive of honey. 



*Mel-lif-lu-ence (mSl-llf lu- 
x 6nse), n. A honeyed flow; a 
flow of sweetness. 

Mel-lif-lu-ent (mSl-lif lu^nt), ) 

*Mel-lif-lu-ous (mel-llf'Wus), } 
a. Flowing with honey ; sweetly 
flowing; smooth. 

Mel-low (mel'16), a. Soft with 
ripeness ; fully ripe ; soft to the 
ear; drunk [71-7] : — v. t. } to ri- 
pen; to mature; to soften: — 
v. i.j to be matured. 

Mel-low-ness (m^'l^nfe), n. 
Ripeness, softness. 

*Me-lo-de-on (me-16'de'un), n. A 
keyed-instrument of music. 

Me-lo-di-ous (me-16'de x us), a. 
Musical, harmonious, containing 
melody. [164-14.] 

*Me-lo-di-ous-ly (me-lo'de^us- 
le), ad. Harmoniously, musically. 

Me-lo-di-ous-ness (me-Wde^ds- 
nes), n. Harmoniousness, sweet- 
ness of sound. 

Mel-o-dize (mSlWdlze), v. t. To 
make melodious. 

Mel'o x di-zing, p. prs. 

*Mel-o-dra-mat-ic ( y m^l-16-dra- 
mat'ik), a. Relating to a melo- 
drama. 

Mel-o-dra-ma f mel-16-dra'ma), j 

Mel-o-drame (m^l'16 v drame), J 
n. A musical dramatic perform- 
ance, with gorgeous sceneries. 

Mel-o-dy (ineT16M&), n. An 
agreeable succession of musical 
sounds; air or tune; music: — 
see harmony. 

*MelVdies, n. pi. 

*Mel-on (rneTldn), n. A plant 
and its fruit. 

Melt, v. t. To dissolve ; to soften 
to love or tenderness : — v. i. f to 
become liquid; to dissolve; to 
soften. 

Mem-ber (me'm'bur), n. A limb ; 
a clause; apart; an individual 
of a society. 

Mem-ber-ship (meWbuVship), n. 
The state of a member. 



-**••* 



MEM 



MEN 
nor, n&t — tube, tub, bull — 611 — pound — thin, THis. 



MEP 



Mem-brane (mem'brane), n. A 
web of several sorts of fibres in- 
terwoven ; an animal or vege- 
table tissue expanded into a 
thin skin. 

*Mem-bran-ous (mem/bran N us), a. 
Consisting of membranes. 

Me-men-to (me-meVt6), «. A hint 
to awaken the memory; that 
which reminds. [21-36.] 

*Me-men-tos (me-men't6ze), n. pi. 

*Me-moir (me-mdir' or mem'war), 
n. A biographical notice ; a fa- 
miliar account. 

*Mem-o-ra-bil-i-a (^mem-6-ra- 
bil'e v a), n. pi. Things worthy of 
being remembered. 

Mem-or-a-ble (mem'ur r a-bl), a. 
Worthy of memory, illustrious, 
famous. [114-16.] 

Mem-o-ra-bly (mem / ur x a-ble), ad. 
In a manner to be remembered. 

MEM-o-RAN-DUM( N mem-6-ran'dum) 
n. A note to help the memory. 

n Mem-o-ran'da, f , 

n Mem-o-ran'dums, J n ' & ' 

Mem-o-ra-tive (mem'ur x a-tlv), a. 
Tending to preserve memory. 

Me-mo-ri-al (me-m6're v al), n. A 
written act containing a claim, 
remonstrance, or petition; some- 
thing to preserve memory [68] : 
— a., preserving remembrance; 
contained in memory. 

Me-mo-ri-al-ist (me-m6Wal-lst), 
n. One who writes or signs 
memorials. 

*Me-mo-ri-al-ize (me-nio're^al- 
Ize), v. t. To petition by a 
memorial. 

Me-mo'ri-alVzing, p. prs. 

*Mem-o-rize (mem'ur v ize), v. t. 
To record; to cause to be re- 
membered ; to fix in the memory. 

Mem'orVzing, p. prs. 

Mem-or-y (mem'ur x re), n. The 
power of retaining or recollecting 
things past; recollection; re- 
membrance. 

*Mem'or v ies, n. pi. 
V 



Men, w. pi. of man. 

Men-ace (men'nls), v. t. To 

threaten : — n., a threat. 
*Men'a v cing, p. prs. 
*Me-nage (me-nazh'), n. A col- 
lection of animals ; menagerie. 
*Men-ag-e-rie (men-azh/urVeJ, \ 
Men-ag-er-y (inen-aj'urVe), j 

n. A collection of wild animals ; 

a place for wild animals. 
Men-ag'er x ies, n. pi. 
Mend, v. t. To repair ; to correct ; 

to improve : — v. i., to grow better. 
*Men-da-cious (nien-da/shds), a. 

Lying, false. 
*Men-dac-i-ty (men-das'se^te), n. 

Want of truth, falsehood. 
Mend-er (mend'ur), n. One who 

mends. 
*Men-di-can-cy (ineVde^kan-se), 

w. A state of beggary. 
Men-di-cant (uien'de x kant), n. A 

beggar :— a., begging. 
*Men-dic-i-ty (men-dis'seHe), n. 

The life of a beggar ; poverty. 
*Me-ni-al (me'ne^al), a. Belong- 
ing to servants; servile: — n., a 

servant ; a drudge. 
*Me-nis-cus (me-nis'kus), n. A 

lens concave on one side and 

convex on the other. 
Me-nis'cus x es, n. pi. 
Men-stru-um (meVstruMm), n. A 

liquor used as a solvent. 
Men'stru^a, n. pi. 
Men-su-ra-bil-i-ty fme'n-shu-ra- 

bil'leHe), n. Capacity of being 

measured. 
Men-su-ra-ble (men'shuVa-bl), a. 

Measurable. 
Men-su-ra-tion (^men-shu-ra'- 

shun), n. Art of measuring. 
Men-tal (men'tal), a. Intellectual. 
Men-tal-i-ty (men-tal'le^te), n. 

Mental nature. 
Men-tal-ly (meVtarie), ad. By 

the mind, intellectually. 
Men-tion (men'shun), n. Oral or 

written expression : — v. t., to ex- 
press in words or writing. 



*Men-tion-a-ble (men'shun N a-bl), 
a. Proper to be mentioned. 

Men-tor (men'tdr), n. A wise 
counsellor. 

*Me-phit-ic (me-fit'ik), a. Ill- 
savoured; noxious. 

Mer-can-tile (mer'kanHll), a. 
Trading, commercial. [142-5.] 

*Mer-ce-na-ry (nier'se N na-re), a. 
Venal; hired; selfish; mean 
[260-17] :— «., a hireling. 

Mer'ceVa-ries, ft. pi. 

Mer-cer (meYsur), n. One who 
sells silks. 

*Mer-cer-y (mer'surVe), n. Trade 
or goods of mercers. 

*Mer-chan-dise (mer'tshanMlze), 
n. Traffic, commerce, trade, 
wares, goods [144-29] : — v. i., to 
trade ; to traffic ; to deal in mer- 
chandise. 

Mer'chan^di-sing, p. prs. 

Mer-chant (mer'tghant), n. A 
wholesale trader ; a trafficker. 

Mer-chant-a-ble (meVtshanOa- 
bl), a. Fit to be bought or sold. 

Mer-chant-man (mer'tshant N man), 
ft. A ship of trade. 

Mer'chantVen, ft. pi. 

Mer-ci-ful (iner'se'ful), a. Com- 
passionate, tender, kind. 

*MER-ci-FUL-LY(mer'se v ful-le),aG?. 
Compassionately, tenderly. 

Mer-ci-ful-ness (meVseYul-nes), 
ft. Tenderness ; willingness to 
spare. 

Mer-ci-less (meYse^les), a. Void 
of mercy, pitiless. 

Mer-ci-less-ly (mer / se v le ! s-le), ad. 
In a merciless manner. 

MER-ci-LESS-NESs(meVse v les-ne , s), 
ft. Want of pity. 

*Mer-cu-ri-al (mer-ku're x al), a. 
Spirited; active, sprightly; con- 
sisting of quicksilver or mercuiy. 

Mer-cu-ry (mer'kuVe), «. Quick- 
silver; sprightly qualities; a 
planet; a heathen deity ; a mes- 
senger. 

Mer'cu^ries, ft. pi. 

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MER 



MES 
Fate, far, fall, f&t — me, m£t — pine, pin — no, m6ve, 



MET 



Mer-cy (meYse), n. Tenderness, 
clemency; pardon; pity; com- 
passion. [82-22.] 

*Mer'cies, n. pi. 

Mer-cy-Seat (mer'se x seet), n. The 
covering of the Ark of the 
Covenant. 

*Mere, a. This or that only ; abso- 
lute; entire [94-31]: — n., a lake; 
a boundary ; a ridge ; a meer. 

Mere-ly (mere'le), ad. Simply, 
only; for this and no other 
purpose. 

*Mer-e-tric-ious fmer-e-trlsh'- 
us), a. Alluring by false show, 
gaudy; deceitful. 

Merge (murj), v. t. To sink; to 
immerse : — v. i., to be sunk. 

Mer'ging, p. prs. 

Me-rid-i-an (me-rid'e N an),n. Noon, 
mid-day; the line drawn from 
north to south which the sun 
crosses at noon; the highest 
point: — see latitude: — a., at 
the point of noon ; raised to the 
highest point, f 

#Me-rid-i-o-nal (me-rid'eNS-nal), 
a. Pertaining to the meridian ; 
southern. 

*Me-ri-no (me-re'n6), n. A va- 
riety of fine-woolled sheep; a fine 
woollen fabric. 

Mer-it (merit), n. Desert, claim ; 
worth, value : — v. t., to deserve. 

Mer-i-to-ri-ous ( v mer-e-t6 r re'us), 
a. Deserving of reward. 

*Mer-i-to-ri-ous-ly ( N m§r-e-t6'~ 
re x us-le), ad. In a deserving 
manner. 

Mer-maid (meVmade), n. A sea- 
woman ; a fabled animal, the 
upper part woman, the lower 
part fish. 

Mer-ri-ly (meVreHe), ad. Gayly, 
cheerfully, with mirth. 

Mer-ry (mer're), a. [merrier — 
merriest.] Laughing, gay ; 
causing pleasure, cheerful. 

*Mer-ry-an-drew fmer-re-an'- 
dr66), n. A buffoon. 
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Mer-ry- ma-king (mer're v ma- 
king), n. A festive or jovial 
meeting. 
*Mer-ri-ment (meVre^ine'nt), n 

Mirth, gayety, noisy sport. 
*Mer-ry-tho ught (mer're^Aawt) 
n. The forked bone of a fowl's 
breast. 

Mes-dames (ma-dain')>i^. of ma- 
dame, which see. 
Me-seems (me-seemz'), v. i. [De- 
fective.'] It appears to me. 
^" The construction of me 
seems is similar to that of 
methinks. Its use should be 
discountenanced. See under 
methinks. 
*Mes-en-ter-y (mes'e , n v te : r-re), n. 
A membrane which suspends the 
small intestines. 
Mes'en n ter-ies, n. pi. 
Mesh, n. The space between the 
threads of a net: — v. t., to catch 
in a net; to insnare. 
Mesh'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 
Mesh-y (mesh'e), a. Like network. 
*Mes-lin (meVlin), n. Mixed 

grain, as wheat and rye. 
*Mes-mer-ic (mez-meVik), a. Per- 
taining to mesmerism. 
Mes-mer-ism (mez'meVlzm), n. 
The art of causing (by a certain 
unknown influence) the mind or 
body of one person to become 
subject to the will of another. 
j/gggh* The four mesmeric states 
are, 1, the magnetic sleep ; 2, 
the electrical state, in which the 
subject's body is controlled by 
the operator; 3, the psycho- 
logical state, in which his 
mind is controlled; 4, the 
clairvoyant state. 
Mes-mer-ize (meYin^rlze), v. t. 
To put a person in a mesmeric 
state: — v.i.to practice mesmerism, 
Mes'merVzing, p. prs. 
Mess, n. A dish; a quantity; a 
number of persons who eat to- 
gether : — v. %., to eat together. 



Mess'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Mes-sage (ineVsije), n. A notice 
sent; an errand; a communica- 
tion from the executive depart- 
ment of a state to the legislative, f 

Mes-sen-ger (meYsen'jAr), n. One 
who bears a message. [147.] 

*Mes-si-ah (mes-si'a), n. The 
Anointed, the Christ, f 

Mes-si-ah-ship (mes-slTshlp), n. 
The office of the Savior. 

*Mes-sieurs (meWurz or mes'- 
yurz), n. pi. [sing, monsieur.] 
Sirs, Gentlemen. 

Mess-mate (mes'mate), n. One 
of a set who mess together. 

*Mes-suage (mes'swaje), n. The 
house and ground set apart for 
household uses. 

Met, pst. t. and p. prf. of meet. 

*Me-tach-ro-nism (me-tak'r6- 
x nlzm), n. Placing a date too 
late in time. 

Met-al (meYtl), n. A hard, com- 
pact body, malleable and capable 
of fusion. 

*Me-tal-lic (me-tal'llk), a. Con- 
sisting of metal ; resembling 
metal. 

*Met-al-lif-er-ous (\net-al-llf- 
urNfts), a. Producing metals. 

Met-al-line (meVariine or meV- 
al v lln), a. Impregnated with 
metal; consisting of metal. 

*Met-al-list (m^t'ariist), n. A 
worker in metals. 

*Met-al-lize (met'arilze), v. t. To 
impregnate a substance with me- 
tallic qualities. 

Met'aiAli-zing, p. prs. 

Met-al-lur-gic ( x met-al-lur'jik), 
a. Pertaining to metallurgy. 

Met-al-lur-gist (mefaPlur-jlst), 
n. One skilled in refining metals. 

*Met-al-lur-gy (m^t'ariur-je), n. 
The art of separating, refining, 
or working metals. 

*Met-a-mor-phose fme't-a-mdr'- 
fus), v. t. To change form. 

MMet-a-mor'phos^ng, p. prs. 



Lfl^l 



MET 



MET 
n6r, n&t — tube, tub, bull — 611 — pound — thin, this. 



MIA 



* Met-a-mor-pho-sis (^net-a-mor'- 
f<Vsls), n. Transformation, change 
of shape. 

* v Met-a-mor'pho n ses, n. pi. 

*Met-a-phor (metTfur), n. A 
short similitude; a comparison 
expressed without the words like 
or as ; as, Murat was a lion in 
battle : — see simile. 

Met-a-phor-i-cal ( x m§t-a-f&r'&- 
N kal), a. Not literal ; figurative. 

*Met-a-phor-i-cal-ly (^mSt-a- 
f&r'e'kal-le), ad. Figuratively. 

Met-a-phrase (m§t'a v fraze), n. A 
verbal translation. 

*Met-a-phrast (meVaYrast), n. 
A literal translator. 

MET-A-PHRAST-ic^m^t-a-frast'lk), 
a. Literal, word for word. 

Met-a-phys-ic ( v met-a-fiz'lk), a. 
Metaphysical. 

*Met-a-phys-i-cal (^met-a-flz'e- 
v kal), a. Versed in, or relating 
to, metaphysics. [143-12.] 

*Met-a-phy-si-cian ( x m3t-a-fe- 
zish'an), n. One versed in meta- 
physics. [277-1.] 

Met-a-phys-ics ( v mel-a-flz'lks), n. 
pi. Ontology ; the science of 
mental phenomena ; mental phi- 
losophy [349-26.] 

*Me-tas-ta-sis (me-tas'ta^sls), n. 
Translation ; removal. 

Me-tas'ta^ses, n. pi. 

*Me-tath-e-sis (me-ta^'e^sls), n. 
A transposition of letters. 

Me-tath'e x ses, n. pi. 

Mete (meet), v. t. To measure 
length or dimensions : — n., a 
measure, a limit. 

Me'ting, p. prs. 

*Me-temp-sy-cho-sis (meHe'mp- 
se-kd'sis), n. The transmigra- 
tion of souls. 

Me-te-or (me'teNir), n. A lumi- 
nous body passing through the 
air : — a., luminous like a meteor. 
[73-23.] 

*Me-te-or-ic ( > m6-t£-6r'lk), a. 
Pertaining to a meteor. 



Me-te-or-ite (me'te x 6r-ite), 
Me-te-or-o-lite ( x me-te-6r'6 N lite), 

n. A meteoric stone. 
*"Me-te-o-ro-log-i-cal (meH£-6- 
r6-16j'e v kal), a. Relating to 
meteorology. 
*Me-te-o-rol-o-gy (meH£-o-r61'- 
16 v je), n. The science of atmos- 
pheric phenomena. 
Me-ter (ine'tur), n. A measure : 
that which measures: — see metre. 
*Me-theg-lin (nie-£Aeg'lin), n. A 
drink made of honey boiled with 
water and fermented. 
Me-thinks (me-^Mngks'), v. i. 
[methought — defective.] It seems 
to me ; it is evident to me. 
7^§** The use of methinks is 
not to be recommended. It is 
not equivalent to / think, as 
Dr. Johnson supposed, but to 
the Latin " Videtur mihi" (it 
seems or appears to me). The 
real nominative to thinks is 
the sentence that follows me- 
thinks, which may be person- 
ated by the inceptive pronoun 
it; and me is governed by to 
understood. " Methinks I see 
it now" = [That] I see it now 
thinks (seems) to me = To me it 
thinks (seems) [that] I see it 
now. "Methought I heard 
Horatio say, to-morrow" = 
[That] I heard Horatio say, 
to-morrow, thought (seemed) to 
me = To me it thought (seemed) 
[that] I heard Horatio say, 
to-morrow. 
Meth-od (mef^'ud), n. Orderly 
arrangement; mode, manner; 
regularity; way. 
Me-thod-i-cal (m^-^6d'e v kal), a. 
Ranged in due order; regular, 
formal. [294-1.] 
Me-thod-i-cal-ly (me-iA&d'^kal- 

le), ad. By method and order. 
Meth-od-ism (lne^'odlzm),^. The 
system of religious worship found- 
ed by John Wesley. 



Meth-od-ist (mM'&dlst), n. A 
believer in Methodism. 

Meth-od-ist-ic fme^-od-lstlk), a. 
Resembling Methodism, or rela- 
ting to it. 

*Meth-od-ize (mfi^'&dHze), v. t. 
To regulate; to dispose in or- 
der ; to arrange. 

Meth'odVzing, p. prs. 

Me-thoijght (mk-Mwt^fpat. t. of 
methinks, which see. 

*Me-ton-y-my (me-t&n , e > m£ or 
met'c^nim-e), n. A rhetorical 
figure, by which one word is put 
for another. 

Me-ton'y v mies, n. pi. 

Me-ter ) , A ,, 2 x f Poetical 
.„,, > (me'tur), n. \ 

^Me-tre j v I measure ; 

verse; arrangement of poetical 

feet: — see METER.f 

Met-ri-cal (rneYre^kal), a. Per- 
taining to metre or measure; 
consisting of verses. [136-24.] 

*Me-trop-o-lis (me-tr6p'6 v lis), n. 
The chief city of any country. 
[36-18.] [271-23.] 

*Met-ro-pol-i-tan ( x met-r6-p&l'- 
e x tan), n. An archbishop : — a., 
belonging to a metropolis. 

*Met-ro-pol-i-tic ( N rnet-r6-p&l'£- 
x tik), a. Pertaining to a me- 
tropolis. 

Met-tle (met'tl), n. Spirit, courage. 

Met-tled (met'tld), a. Courageous. 

*MET-TLE-soME(meVtl x sum),a.Full 
of spirit, lively, brisk. 

Mew (mil), n. A cage; an en- 
closure; the cry of a cat; a sea- 
fowl : — v. i. f to cry as a cat : — 
v. t. f to encage; to shed, as 
feathers. 

*Mewl (mule), v. i. To cry or 
squall as a child. 

*Mez-zo-tint (meVz&Hlnt), ) 

Mez-zo-tin-to ( N m£t-z6-tin't6), j 
n. A kind of engraving. 

*Mi-Asm (mi'azm), ) n. Parti- 

Mi-as-ma (mi-az'ma), j cles of 
animal matter ; effluvia. 

Mi-as-ma-ta ( v uil-az-ma'ta), n.pl. 
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MID MIL 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me, met — pine, pin — n6, move, 



MIL 



*Mi-as-mat-ic fmi-az-mat'Ik), a. 
Pertaining to miasm; infectious. 

Mice (mise), pi. of mouse. 

*Mich-ael-mas (mik'eTmus), n. 
The feast of the Archangel Mi- 
chael, September 29th. 

*Mic-kle (mik'kl),a. Much, great. 

*Mi-cro-cosm (ml'kr6 x k6zm), n. 
The little world; man: — opposed 

to MACROCOSM. 

Mi-crom-e-ter (mi-kr6m r eHur), n. 
An instrument to measure small 
spaces. 

*Mi-cro-scope (ml'kr& r sk6pe), n. 
An optical instrument for view- 
ing small objects. 

Mi-cro-scop-ic ( > ml-kr6-sk6p'ik), 
a. Assisted by, or resembling, a 
microscope ; very small. 

Mid, a.[defective — MiDMOST]Middle. 

Mid-day (mld'da), n. Noon ; 
meridian : — a., being at noon. 

Mid-dle (mld'dl), a. [defective — 
middlemost.] Equally distant 
from two extremes; intermedi- 
ate : — see modern : — n., the part 
equally distant from two extremi- 
ties; the centre. 

Mid-dle- aged (mldWajd), a. 
Being about the middle of life. 

Mid-dle-man (mld'drman), n. An 
agent between two parties. 

Mid'dle x men, n. pi. 

Mid-dle-most (mid'drm6st),a. sup. 
Being in the middle; midmost. 

Mid-dling (middling), a. Of mid- 
dle rank ; of moderate size. 

*Midge (midj),w. A very small gnat. 

Mid-land (mld'land), a. In the 
midst of land, interior. 

Mid-leg (mid'leg), n. Middle of 
the leg. 

MiD-MOST(mld , m6st),a.«up.Nearest 
the middle; middlemost. 

*Mid-night (mld'nite), n. The 
depth of night; twelve o'clock 
at night: — a., being in the mid- 
dle of the night. 

*Mid-riff (inid'rif), n. The 
diaphragm. 
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Mid-ship-man (mid'ship^man), n 
A lower officer on board a ship 
of war. 

Mid'shipVen, n. pi. 

MIdst, n. Middle : — a., being in 
the middle : — prp., amidst. 

Mid-sum-mer (mid'sum v mur), n. 
The summer solstice, June 
21-23. 

Mid-way (inid'wa), n. The part of 
the way equally distant from the 
beginning and end: — ad., half 
way. 

Mid-win-ter (mld'winHur), n. The 
winter solstice, December 21-23. 

*Mien (meen), n. Air, manner, 
look; aspect. [110-27.] 

M!ff, n. Slight resentment : — v. t., 
to give slight offense. 

*Might (mtte), pst. t. of may : — see 
under have : — w., great power, 
strength, force. 

Might-i-ly (ml'te^le), ad. Power- 
fully, efficaciously; with force. 
Might-i-ness (mite'eWs), n. 
Greatness, power, dignity. 

Might-y (mi'te), a. [mightier — 
mightiest.] Powerful, strong, 
vigorous, great. 

-Mign-o-nette ( v min-y&-net'), n. 
A fragrant flower. 

Mi-grate (migrate), v. i. To re- 
move to another country. 

Mi'gra x ting, p. prs. 

Mi-gra-tion (ml-gra'shun), n. 
Act of changing place; removal. 

*"Mi-gra-tor-y (ml'gra N tur-re), a. 
Changing residence. 

-Milch (milsh), a. Giving milk. 

MIld, a. Kind, tender, gentle; 
soft, calm ; not pungent. 

*Mil-dew (mil'du), n. A disease 
in plants; spots on paper or 
cloth : — v. t. or v. i., to taint with 
mildew. 

Mild-ly (mild'le), ad. In a mild 
manner. 

Mild-ness (mild'nes), n. Gentle- 
ness, tenderness, clemency, soft- 
ness, calmness. 



MIle, n. A measure of length 
containing 320 lineal rods, or 
1760 lineal yards; a measure of 
surface containing 102400 square 
yards, or 640 acres; in Geog- 
raphy, the sixtieth part of a 
degree. 

7/SM** A Geographic mile equals 
1.158 English statute miles. 

* Mile-age (mlle'ij), n. Eees for 
travel per mile. 

Mile-stone (mlle'st6ne), n. A 
stone set to mark the miles. 

*Mil-foil (mil'f61l), n. Yarrow. 

*Mil-ia-ry (mil'yaVe), a. Small, 
resembling a millet-seed. 

*Mil-i-tant (mil'e'tant), a. En- 
gaged in warfare, fighting. 

*MiL-i-TA-Ri-LY(mil / e v ta-re N le),a<i. 
In a soldierly manner. 

*Mil-i-ta-ry (mil'e N ta-re), a. Per- 
taining to soldiers, suiting a sol- 
dier, warlike [334] : — n., the 
army troops in general. 

*Mil-i-tate (militate), v. t. To 
contend against; to oppose. (ap. 
p. — against.) 

MilVta-ting, p. prs. 

*Mi-li-tia (inll-llsh'ya),w.^. The 
citizen soldiery. [334.] 

MIlk, n. A nourishing animal 
secretion ; the white juice of cer- 
tain plants : — v. t., to draw milk. 

Milk-en (milk'kn), a. Consisting 
of milk. 

Milk-i-ness (milk'e x n§s), n. Re- 
semblance to milk. 

Milk-maid (milk'made), n. A 
woman employed in a dairy. 

Milk-man (milk'rnan), n. A man 
who sells milk. 

Milk'men, n. pi. 

*Milk-pail (milk'pale), n. A 
vessel for receiving milk. 

Milk-pan (mllk'pan), n. A vessel 
in which milk is kept in a dairy. 

Milk-score (inllk'skore), n. An 
account of milk owed for. 

Milk-sop (milk's6p), n. A soft, 
effeminate man. 



MIL 



MTM 
n5r, n&t— tube, tub, bull— 611- 



5und — thin, this. 



MIN 



Milk-tooth (inllk't66£A), n. [pi. 
milkteeth.] One of the first, 
shedding, deciduous, or tempo- 
rary teeth. 

Milk-white (milk'hwite),^. White 
as milk. 

Milk-wom-an (milk'wum^un), n. 
A woman who sells milk. 

MiLK-woM-EN(milk'wlm > min),?i.p?. 

Milk-y (milk'e), a. Made of, or 
resembling, milk. 

Milk-y-Way (milk'eVa), n. A 
stream of light in the heavens 
arising from an innumerable as- 
semblage of fixed stars; the 
galaxy. 

MIll, n. An engine for grinding 
grain, pepper, tobacco, &c. ; a 
machine for rolling out iron, or 
for sawing logs, boards, &c. ; a 
nominal coin of the United 
States, the tenth of a cent; a 
building or factory containing a 
mill or any machine : — v. t., to 
grind ; to beat up ; to stamp ; to 
make a raised impression on the 
edges of coin, &g. : — a., employed 
in a mill, as hands; produced 
in, or belonging to, a mill. 

Mill-dam (mil'dam), n. A mound 
by which water is kept for a 
mill. 

*Mil-le-na-ri-an ( v mil-le-na/re- 
v an ), n. One who expects the 
Millennium : — a., pertaining to 
the Millennium. 

*Mil-le-na-ry (mll'l& N na-re), a. 
Consisting of a thousand : — »., 
the space of a thousand years. 

Mil-len-ni-al (mil-leVne x al), a. 
Pertaining to the Millennium. 

Mil-len-ni-al-ist (rnil-len'ne v al- 
1st), n. One who believes in the 
Millennium. 

*MiL-LEN-Ni-UM(mil-len'ne v um),n. 
A thousand years of our Savior's 
reign on earth after the resur 
rection. 

*Mil-le-ped (mll'le^peM), n. A 
wood-louse. 



Mil-le-pore (mil'le v p6re), n. A 
kind of coral. 

Mil-ler (tnil'lur), n. One who at- 
tends a mill; an insect. 

*Mil-les-i-mal (mil-les'e^mal), a. 
Thousandth. 

Mil-let (mil'lit), n. A plant; a 
kind of fish. 

Mil-li-ner (mil'leVmr), n. One 
who sells or makes women's bon- 
nets, caps, &c. 

*Mil-li-ner-y (inil'le N ner-re), n. 
The work or goods of a milliner. 

*Mul.l-ion (mil'yun), a. or n. By 
the French or American and Eng- 
lish methods of numeration, a 
number expressed by a unit in 
the seventh place ; 1,000,000. 

*Mill-ion-aire ) fmll-yun-are'), 

Mill-ion-naire j ».A man worth 
a million. 

Mill-ionth (mil'yun^), a. The 
ordinal of a million ; noting the 
number million. 

Mill-pond (mil'p6nd), n. A pond 
used for driving a mill. 

Mill-race (mil'rase), n. A canal 
to convey water from a mill 
dam to a water-wheel. 

Mill-stone (mil'st6ne), n. A 
stone by which grain is ground. 

MIlt, n. The sperm of a male 
fish; the spleen. 

Milt-er (mllt'ur), n. The male of 
any fish. 

Mime, n. A kind of farce; a 
buffoon. 

*Mi-met-ic (nie-metlk), ) 

Mi-met-ic-al (me-niet'e x kal), j a ' 
Having a tendency to imitation, 
imitative. 

*Mim-ic (mlmlk), n. A ludicrous 
or servile imitator : — v. t. } to imi 
tate; to ridicule by burlesque 
imitation; to mock: — a., imita- 
tive. [43-3.] 

*Mim'ick x ing, p. prs. 

*Mim'ick-ed, p. prf. 

*Mim-i-cal (mlin'e x kal), a. Imita- 
tive, inclined to mimic. 
2S 



Mim-ick-er (mlm'lk x ur), n. One 
who mimics. 

*Mim-ic-ry (mim'lkVe), n. Bur- 
lesque imitation. [110-29.] 

Mim'ic x ries, n. pi. 

*Mi-na-cious (me-na'shus), a. 
Threatening. 

Mi-nac-i-ty (me-nas'seHe), n. A 
disposition to threaten. 

Min-a-ret (min'aVet), n. A turret 
or spire on a mosque. 

Min-a-tor-y (min'a'tur-re), «. 
Threatening. 

Mince (minse), v. t. or v. i. To 
cut small ; to palliate ; to act,walk, 
or speak with affected nicety. 

•••Min'cing, p. prs. 

Mince-Pie (minse'pi), \ 

Minced-Pie (minst'pi), J n% 
A pie made of minced meat, 
spices, &g. 

Min-cing-ly (min r sing x le), ad. In 
small parts; affectedly; with 
short steps. 

MInd, n. Intelligent power; in- 
tellect; will; purpose; choice; 
opinion; memory: — v. t., to at- 
tend; to mark; to yield to; to 
remind : — v. i., to be disposed ; to 
render obedience. 

Mind'ed, p. prf.: — a., disposed; 
inclined; affected. 

Mind-ful (mind'fiil), a. Atten- 
tive, heedful. 

Mind-ful-ly (niind'fuTle), ad. 
Attentively. 

Mind-ful-ness (inlnd'furnes), n. 
Attention, regard. 

Mind-less (mind'les), a. Inatten- 
tive, regardless; stupid. 

Mine, pro. Belonging to me : — a 
singular possessive of I, used 
after the name of that which is 
possessed ; as, this house is mine : 
— see my: — n., a cavern or place 
which contains metals or miner- 
als : — v. i., to dig mines or bur- 
rows: — v. t., to sap; to ruin by 
mines ; to destroy slowly. 

Mining, p. prs. 

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Fate, far, fall, fat — me, inet — pine, pin — n6, move, 



MIR 



*Mi-ner (inl'nur), n. One who 
digs in mines; one who makes 
military mines. 

Min-er-al (min'eVal), n. An in- 
organic substance; matter dug 
out of mines : — a., consisting of 
fossil bodies loaded with min- 
eral matter. 

Min-er-al-ist (min'eVal-ist), n. 
One versed in minerals. 

Mix-er-al-i-za-tiox ( x m'in-eVal-£- 
za'shtin), n. The act of min- 
eralizing. 

Mix-er-al-ize (min'er-aPlze), v. t. 
To combine with a mineral: — 
v. %., to go in search of minerals, 

Mix'er-al x i-zixg, p. prs. 

Mtn-er-al-i-zer (mln'e'r-ari-zur), 
n. That which mineralizes. 

Mix-er-al-og-i-cal pmin-e'r-al 
Sj'e^kal), a. Pertaining to min- 
eralogy. 

*Mix-er-al-o-gist f min-e'r-arT) 
N jlst), n. One versed in min 
eralogy. 

Mix-er-al-o-gy ( x min-er-al'l6 v je), 
tt. The science of minerals. 

MI-xer'va, n. The goddess Pallas. 

Min-gle (ming'gl), v. t. To mix ; 
to blend : — v. i., to be mixed : — 
n., a mixture, (ap. p. — with.) 

Mix'glixg, p. prs. 

*Mix-ia-ture (rnin'eHure or min' 
e-a v ture), n. Representation in 
a small compass ; a small like- 
ness : — a., on a small scale. 

*Mix-i-kix (min'e^kln), a. Di- 
minutive, small : — n., a darling. 

*Mix-im (min'im), n. A small being, 
a dwarf; in Music, a half note, 
marked thus [ f ] ; in Medicine, 
formerly, a drop, recently, the 
sixtieth part of a fluidrachm. 

*Min-i-mum (minimum), n. The 
least number or quantity possi- 
ble : — opposed to maximum. 

MinVma, n. pi. 

Mix-ion (mln/yun), n. A favorite; 
a low dependant ; a kind of 
printing type. [263.] 
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Mix-is-ter (niin'is'tur), n. An 
agent ; an officer of state or the 
church ; an agent from a foreign 
power; a messenger [76] : — v. t., 
to give ; to supply ; to afford : — 
v . %., to serve in an office ; to give 
assistance, [ap. p. — to.) 

-Mix-is-te-ri-al prnin-is-te're'al), 
a. Acting under superior au- 
thority ; official ; ecclesiastical ; 
sacerdotal ; pertaining to minis- 
ters of state. [221-1.] 

Mix-is-trant (mln'isHrant), a. 
Attendant. 

MiN-is-TRA-Tiox(^min-is-tra'shun), 
n. Agency; office; ecclesiastical 
function. 

Mix-is-try (inin'isHre), n. Office, 
service; the executive council of 
a state. [90.] 

Min'is x tries, n. pi, 

Min-ium (inin'yum or minium), n, 
Vermilion, red lead. 

MixK, n. A small animal. 

*Mix-xow (min'no), n. A very 
small fish. 

*Mi-xor (ml'nur), a. Petty; less: 
— n., one under age.f 

Mi-xor-i-ty (me-n6r'eHe), n. The 
state of being under age ; the 
smaller number. [332-12.] 

Mi-xorVties, n. pi. 

*Mix-o-tatjr fniin'oHawr), n. A 
fabulous monster, half man and 
half bull. 

Mix-ster (min'stur), n. A mon- 
astery ; a cathedral church. 
[136-14.] 

Mix-strel (min'strll), n. A mu- 
sician; a poet. 

*Mix-strel-sy (min'strlPse), n 
Music ; instrumental harmony 
[97-3.] 

Mix'strel x sies, n. pi. 

MixT, n. A plant; a place where 

money is coined : — v. t., to coin ; 

to invent. 

*Mint-age (mint'ije), n. Duty 

paid for coining; coinage. 
Mint-er (inlnt'ur), n. A coiner, 



Mix-u-exd (min 'uN* rid), n. The 
number to be diminished. 

*Mix-u-et (mln'u^t), n. A stately, 
regular dance. [66-24.] 

MFnus, n. The sign [ — ] noting 
subtraction : — a., subtractive, as 
a minus quantity ; — prp. dimin- 
ished by, as 5 minus 3. 

Mix-ute (mln'nit), n. As a meas- 
ure of time, the sixtieth part of 
an hour ; as a measure of circu- 
lar motion, the sixtieth part of a 
degree; a note or memorandum; 
the first draught of a written 
agreement : — v. t., to set down 
in short hints. 

Min'ut v ixg, p. prs. 

Mi-xute (me-nute' or ml-nute'), a. 
Slender, small ; of little conse- 
quence; trifling; particular; cir- 
cumstantial. [56-5.] [192-11.] 

Min-ute-Book (mln'nit x b6&k), 71. 
A book for short notes. 

Min-ute-Gux (min'nit^gun), n. A 
gun discharged every minute. 

Mix-ute-Haxd (min'nit'hand), n. 
The hand that points to the 
minute on a clock. 

*Mix-ute-ly (min'nitle), ad. Ev- 
ery minute. 

Mi-xute-ly (me-nute'le), ad. 
Exactly, to a small point. 

Mi-xute-xess (me-nute'n§s), n. 
Smallness; exactness. 

*Mi-xu-ti-^e (me-nu'she^e), n. pi. 
The smallest particulars. 

Mixx (mingks), n. A pert, wanton 
girl ; a female puppy. 

Mixx'es, n. pi. 

Mi-O-CEXE (mi'6'se^n), a. In Ge- 
ology, relating to the second 
division of the tertiary strata. 

Mir-a-cle (mir'a^kl), n. A wonder, 
something above human power ; 
prodigy. [50-18.] 

Mi-rac-u-lous (me-rak'u. v lus), a. 
Done by miracle ; wonderful. 
[57-24.] [343-11.] 

Mi-rac-u-lous-ly (rne-rak'u^lus- 
le), ad. By miracle. 



MIS 



MIS 
n5r, n&t — tube, tub, Mil — 611 — p6und — th\r\, this. 



MIS 



Mi-RAC-u-LOus-NESs(me-rak'u v lus- 

nes), n. Superiority to natural 

power. 
Mir-a-dor ( r mlr-a-ddr'), n. A 

balcony. 
*Mi-rage (me-razh'), n. An opti- 
cal delusion, presenting the ap- 
pearance of water. 
Mire, ». Mud, dirt: — v. t., to soil 

with mud : — v. i., to sink in mud. 
Mi' ring, p. prs. 
*Mi-ri-ness (mi'reWs), n. State 

of being miry. 
*Mir-ror (mir'rur), n. A looking- 
glass: — v. t., to exhibit as by a 

mirror. 
Mirth (mer^/i), n. Merriment, fun, 

jollity, glee, gayety. 
Mirth-ful (mer^'ful), a. Merry, 

gay, joyous. 
Mirth-ful-ly (m&rtk'f&Vik), ad. 

Merrily, gayly. 
Mirth-ful-ness (mer^'ful N nes), n. 

State of mirth. 
Mirth-less (rner^'les), a. Having 

no mirth, joyless. 
Mi-ry (mi're), a. [mirier — mtri- 

est.] Full of mire. 
Mis-ac-cep-ta-tion ( v mis-ak-sep- 

ta'sh&n), n. Misunderstanding. 
Mis-ad-ven-ture ( v mis-ad-ven'- 

tshur), n. Mischance, ill luck. 
Mis-al-lege ( v mis-al-lej'), v. t. To 

state erroneously. 
n Mis-al-leg'ing, p. prs. 
Mis-al-li-ance ( v mis-al-li'anse),n. 

An improper association. 
Mis-an-thrope (m1s'anVAr6pe), 
Mis-AN-THR0-PiST(niis-an^Ar6 x pist) 

n. A hater of mankind. 
Mis-an-throp-ic ( x inls-an-£ftr6p'- 

ik), a. Misanthropical. 
Mis-an-throp-i-cal ( x mis-an- 

f/*r6p'e x kal), a. Having a hatred 

to mankind. 
*Mis-AN-THR0-PY(mls-an'^r6 x pe), 

n. Hatred of mankind. [354-8.] 
Mis-ap-pli-ca-tion ( N inis-ap-ple- 

ca'shun), n. Application to a 

wrong purpose. 



Mis-ap-ply ( N mis-ap-pll'), v. t. 

[prs. t. 3, misapplies.] To use 

in a wrong sense ; to apply to a 

wrong purpose. 
"Mis-ap-pli'ed, p. prf. 
Mis-ap-pre-hend ( x mis-ap-pre- 

hend'), v. t. Not to understand. 
Mis-AP-PRE-HEN-siON( x mis-ap-pre- 

hen'shun), n. Mistake, miscon- 
ception. 
Mis-be-come ( v mls-be-kum'), v. t. 

[misbecame — misbecome.] To 

be unseemly ; not to suit. 
x Mis-be-com'ing, p. prs. 
Mis-be-have ( N inis-be-have'), v. i. 

To act improperly : — see ingra- 
^Mis-be-ha'ving, p. prs. [tiate. 
Mis-be-hav-ior ( x mls-be-have'- 

yur), n. Ill conduct, bad practice. 
*Mis-be-lief ( v mis-be-leef ), n. A 

wrong belief. 
Mis-CAL-cu-LATK(mis-kal'ku v late) 

v. t. To reckon wrong. 
Mis-cal'cu v la-ting, p. pis. 
Mis-cal-cu-la-tiox (rnis N kal-ku- 

la'shun), n. A wrong calculation. 
*Mis-call (mls-kawl'), v. t. To 

name improperly. 
Mis-car-riage (rnis-kar'rlje), n. 

Failure ; ill conduct. 
Mis-car-ry (mis-kar're), v. t. 

[prs. t. 3, miscarries.] To fail; 

not to have the intended effect. 
Mis-car'ri-ed, p. prf. 
*Mis-cel-la-ne-ous ( x mis-sel-la r - 

ne N us), a. Mingled, composed 

of various kinds, diversified. f 
*Mis-cel-la-ny (mis'sel v len-e), n. 

A mass or collection of various 

kinds of composition, a mixture. 
Mis'cel n la-nies, n. pi. 
Mis-chance (mis-tshanse'), n. HI 

luck, ill fortune, disaster. 
Mis-charge (mis-tsharj'), n. A 

mistake in charging: — v. t. t to 

charge erroneously. 
Mis-char'ging, p. prs. 
*Mis-chief (mis'tshif), n. Harm, 

hurt, damage; vexatious affair: 

— v. t. y to hurt, harm, or injure. 



*Mis-chie-vous (mls'tsheVus), a. 
Harmful, malicious. 

Mis-chie-vous-ly (mis'tsheVus- 
le), ad. Hurtfully, wickedly. 

Mis-cHiE-vous-NEss(mis'tsheVus- 
nes), n. Hurtfulness, wickedness. 

Mis-choose (mis-tsh6oze'), v. t. To 
make a wrong choice. 

Mis-choos'ing, p. prs. 

Mis-ci-ta-tion fniis-si-ta/shun), n. 
Unfair or false quotation. 

Mis-cite (mis-site'), v. t. To 
quote falsely. 

*Mis-ci'ting, p. prs. 

Mis-claim (mis-klame'), n. Mis- 
taken claim. 

Mis-coM-PU-TA-TiONfmis-kom-pii- 
ta'shun), n. A false reckoning. 

Mis-C0M-PUTE( N mis-k6m-pute').y.£. 
To compute erroneously. 

x Mis-com-pu'ting, p. prs. 

*Mis-con-ceit ( v uiis-k6n-seet'), n. 
Misconception. 

Mis-con-ceive ( N mis-k6n-seev'), 
v. t. To misapprehend; to con- 
ceive wrong. 

^Mis-con-ceiv'ing, p. prs. 

Mis-con-cep-tion ( v mis-k6n-sep'- 
shun), n. A wrong notion. 

Mis-con-duct (mis-k6n'dukt), n. 
Ill behavior, ill management. 

Mis-con-ject-ure ( > mis-k6n-jek / - 
tshur), n. A wrong conjecture: 
— v. i. y to make a wrong con- 
jecture: — v. t., to guess wrong. 

v Mis-con-jec'tu n ring, p. prs. 

Mis-con-struc-tion ( x inis-k6n- 
struk'shun), n. Wrong inter- 
pretation. 

*Mis-con-strue ( N mis-k6n-str66'), 
v. t. To interpret wrong, 

VMlS-CON-STRU'lNG, p. 2> rs ' 

Mis-count (mis-kdunf), v. t. or 

v. i. To count erroneously : — n., 

an erroneous reckoning. 
*Mis-cre-ant (mls'kre^ant), n. 

One who holds a false faith ; a 

vile wretch ; an infidel. 
Mis-date (mis-date'), v. t. To 

date erroneously. 

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MIS 



Fate, far, 



MIS 
[\ f fat — me, met — pine, pin- 



MIS 



-n6, more, 



Mis-da'ting, p. prs. 

Mis-deed (mis-deed'), n. Evil 

action,misconduct, transgression. 
Mis-deem (mis-deem'), v. t. To 

judge ill of; to mistake. 
Mis-de-mean ( v mls-de-me<m'), v. t. 

To behave ill ; to act amiss. 

70£t* MlSDEMEAN Or DEMEAN 

must be followed by that com- 
pound personal pronoun which 
is the reciprocal of its nomina- 
tive ; as, Arnold misclemeaned 
himself. See ingratiate. 
#Mis-de-mean-or ( N mls-de-meen'- 

ur), n. A petty offense, ill be- 
havior, misconduct, fault. 
Mis-di-rect ( N mis-di-r£kf), v. t. 

To direct to a wrong place or 

person. 
Mis-do (mis-d&6'), v. t. [misdid — 

misdone.] To do wrong. 
Mis-does (mis'duz'), prs. t. 3. 
*Mis-do-er (mls-do6'ur), n. One 

who does wrong. 
*Mis-doubt (mis-d6uf), v. t. To 

suspect: — w., suspicion. 
Mis-em-ploy ( v mis-em-pl6e'), v. t. 

To use to wrong purposes. 
Mis-em-ploy-ment finls-^m-plo'e'- 

ment), n. Improper application. 
Mis-en-try (mls-ln'tre), n. A 

wrong entry. 
Mis-en'tries, n. pi. 
Mi-ser (mi'zur), n. A penurious 

person ; a covetous wretch. 
Mis-er-a-ble (miz'ur v a-bl), a. 

Unhappy, wretched; worthless; 

causing misery. 
Mis-er-a-ble-ness (mlz'ur v a-bl- 

x n£s), n. State of misery. 
Mis-er-a-bly (mlz'ur v a-ble), ad. 

Unhappily, wretchedly, meanly. 
Mi-ser-ly (rni'zur-le), a. Very 

covetous, niggardly, 
Mis-er-y (mlz'urVe), n. Wretch- 
edness, calamity, misfortune, 

distress. 
^Mis'er^ies, n. pi. 
*Mis-fea-sance (mls-fee'zanse),n. 

A misdeed ; a wrong done. 
328 



Mis-for-tune (mis-fdr'tune or 
mis-f6rt'yun), n. Calamity, ill 
luck, disaster. 

Mis-give (mis-giv'),v. t. [misgave 
— misgiven.] To fill with doubt; 
to give amiss. 

Mis-giv'ing, p. prs. 

Mis-got-ten (mls-g6t'tn), a. Un- 
justly obtained. 

Mis : gov-ern (mis-guv'urn), v. t. 
To govern amiss. 

*Mis-gov-ern-ance (mis-guv'tirn- 
'anse), n. Misgovernment. 

*Mis-gov-ern-ment (mls-guVurn- 
v m£nt), n. Ill management; dis- 
order, irregularity. 

*Mis-gui-dance (mls-gfdanse), n. 
False direction. 

Mis-guide (mis-glde'), v. t. To 
direct ill ; to mislead. 

Mis-gui'ding, p. prs. 

Mis-hap (mis-hap'), n. HI chance, 
ill luck. 

*Mish-na (mish'na), n. A collec- 
tion of Jewish traditions. 

Mis-im-prove-ment ( x mls-im- 

pr&&v'rnent), n. Ill use or em- 
ployment. 

Mis-in-fer (^tnls-ln-fer'), v. t. To 
infer wrong. 

n Mis-in-fer'ring, p. prs. 

* v Mis-in-fer'red, p. prf. 

Mis-in-form (Ws-in-f^rm'), v. t. 
To deceive by false accounts; to 
inform wrong. 

Mis-in-for-ma-tion ( x mis-in-fSr- 
ma'shun), n. Wrong information. 

Mis-in-ter-pret fmls-in-ter'pr^t) 
v. t. To explain to a wrong 
sense; to misconstrue. 

Mis-in-ter-pre-ta-tion ( x mis-in- 
H£r-pre-ta'shun), n. A wrong in- 
terpretation ; misconstruction ; 
misconception. 

Mis-join (mis-jdln'), v. t. To join 
improperly. 

Mis-judge (mis-judje'), v. t To 
judge ill : — v. i., to err in judg- 
ment. 

Mis-judg'ing, p. prs. 



MlS-JUDGE-MENT ) (lnls-judg'- 

*Mis-judg-ment J ra£nt), n. 

Wrong judgment. 
Mis-lay (nils-la'), v. t. [mislaid 

— mislaid.] To lay in a wrong 

place ; to lose. 
*Mis-le (miz'zl), v. i. To rain 

in very fine drops like a mist :— 

n., a fine rain: — often written 

mistle and mizzle. 
Mis -ling (miz'zling), p. prs. 
Mis-lead (mls-leed'), v. t. [mis- 
led — misled.] To guide a wrong 

way ; to deceive ; to delude. 
Mis-man-age (mis-manlje), v. t. 

To manage ill: — v. i. } to conduct 

amiss. 
Mis-man'a x ging, p. prs. 
Mis-man-age-ment (mis-man'lje- 

N m^nt), n. Ill management ; ill 

conduct. 
Mis-man-a-ger (mls-man'lpur), n. 

One who mismanages. 
Mis-match (mis-matsh'), v. t. [prs. 

I. 3, mismatches.] To match 

unsuitably. 
Mis-name (mis-name'), v. t. To 

call by the wrong name. 
Mis-na'ming, p. prs. 
Mis-no-mer (inls-no'mur), n. An 

indictment by a wrong name; a 

misnaming. 
*Mi-sog-a-mist (me-s6g'a v mlst), n. 

A hater of marriage. 
Mi-sog-a-my (me-s6g / a v me), n. Ha- 
tred of marriage. 
Mis-per-suade ( N mls-p§r-swade'), 

v. t. To persuade wrong. 
x Mis-per-sua'ding, p. prs. 
*Mis-pick-el (mls-pik'kl), n. An 

ore of arsenic with iron. 
Mis-place (mis-plsW), v. t. To 

put in a wrong place. 
Mis-pla'cing, p. prs. 
Mis-print (mis-prlnf), v. t. To 

print wrong: — n., an error in 

printing. 
*Mis-pris-ion (mls-prlzh'un), n. 

Mistake, misconception ; conceal^ 

ment; negligence. 



MIS 



n5r. not- 



MIS 

-tube, tub, bull— 611 — p6und — thin, this. 



MIS 



Mis-pro-nounce ( x mis-pr6-n6iins') 

v. t. or v. i. To pronounce wrong 

or incorrectly. 
^Mis-pro-noun'cing, p. prs. 
Mis-pro-nun-ci-a-tion ( x mls-pr6- 

v nun-she-a'shun), n. A wrong 

pronunciation. 
Mis-quo-ta-tion ( v mls-kw6-ta'- 

shun), n. An erroneous quotation. 
Mis-quote (nils-kw6te'), v. t. To 

quote falsely. 
Mis-quo 'ting, p. prs. 
Mis-reck-on (mis-r£k'kn), v. t. To 

reckon wrong. 
Mis-re-late (^mis-re-late'), v. t. 

To relate inaccurately. 
v Mis-re-la'ting, p. prs. 
Mis-re-mem-ber ( x rnis-r&-mem'- 

bur), v. t. To remember in- 
correctly. 
Mis-re-port ( N mls-re-p6rf), n. A 

false or erroneous account : — v. t., 

to report incorrectly or falsely. 
Mis-rep-re-sent ( N mls-r£p-r£- 

z£nt'), v. t. To represent falsely. 

MlS-REP-RE-SENT-A-TION( N mls-rep- 

re-z£nt-a'shun), n. The act of 
misrepresenting ; account ma- 
liciously false; false represent- 
ation. 

Mis-rule (mls-r&61'), n. Tumult, 
confusion, unjust dominion. 

Miss, n. A young woman ,• the 
title of an unmarried woman; 
loss, omission, mistake, error: — 
v. t., to fail j not to hit; to omit; 
to mistake : — v. i t , not to suc- 
ceed ; to mistake. 

Miss'es, n. pi. a,ud prs. t. 3. 

*Mis-sal (mls'sal), n. The mass- 
book. 

Mis-shape (mis-shape'), v. t. 

[MISSHAPED — MISSHAPED or MIS- 
SHAPEN.] To shape ill; to de- 
form. 

Mis-sha'ping, p. prs. 

*Mis-sile (mis'sil), a. Thrown by 
the hand ; capable of being 
thrown : — n., a weapon intended 
to be thrown. 



Mis-sion (mish'un), n. Commis- 
sion ; errand ; persons sent on 
any account,delegation ; a station 
of missionaries : — a., established 
by missionaries, as a mission 
church. 

Mis-sion-a-ry (mlsh'un v a-re), n. 
One sent to propagate religion: 
— or., pertaining to missions. 

*Mls'siON X A-RIES, n. pi. 

Mis-sive (mis'siv), n. A mes- 
senger or letter sent : — a., proper 
to be sent, sent. 

*Mis-speak (mls-speek'), v. t. or 

V. i. [MISSPOKE MISSPOKEN.] 

To speak wrong. 

-Mis-spell (mis-spel'), v. t. [mis- 
spelled OrMISSPELT MISSPELL- 
ED or misspelt.] To spell wrong. 

*Mis-spend (mis-spend'), v. t. 
[misspent — misspent.] To spend 
to no purpose ; to waste. 

Mis-state (mis-state'), v. t. To 
state wrong. 

Mis-sta'ting, p. prs. 

*~Mis-STATE-MENT(mls-state'me*nt) 
n. An erroneous statement. 

MIst, n. A low, thin cloud; a 
small, thin rain : — v. t., to cloud ; 
to cover with vapor or steam. 
*Mis-tak-a-ble (inls-tak'a N bl), a. 
Possible to be mistaken. 

Mis-take (mis-take'), v. t. [mis- 
took — mistaken.] To conceive 
wrong : — v. i., to err : — n. f mis- 
conception, error. 

Mis-ta'king, p. prs. 

Mis-teach (mis-teetsh'), v. t. [mis- 
taught — MISTAUGHT.] [prs. t, 3, 

misteaches.] To teach wrong. 

*Mis-ter (mls'tur), n. The cor- 
rupted pronunciation of the ab- 
breviation Mr. ; master. 

Mis-term (mis-term'), v. t. To term 
erroneously. 

Mis-think (mls-fMngk'), v. t. [mis- 
thought — MISTHOUGHT.] To 
think erroneously. 

Mis-time (mls-tlme'), v. t. To 
adapt to an improper time. 
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Mis-timing, p. prs. 

Mist-i-ness (mist'e y nes), n. State 
of being overcast, cloudiness. 

Mis-tle. See misle. 

Mis-le-toe ) (miz'zlH6), n. A 

*Mis-tle-toe J plant. 

Mis-took', pst. t. of mistake. 

Mis-trans-late fmis-tranz-late'), 
v. t. To translate wrong. 

^Mis-trans-la'ting, p. prs. 

Mis-trans-la-tion ( N niis-trans-la'- 
shun), n. An erroneous trans- 
lation. 

Mis-tress (mls'tris), n. A woman 
who governs or teaches ; a female 
head of a family ; a term of ad- 
dress contracted to Mrs. 

Mis'tress x es, n. pi. 

Mis-trust (mis-trust'), v. t. To 
doubt; to suspect: — n., want of 
confidence, diffidence, suspicion. 

Mis-trust-ful (mls-trust'ful), a. 
Diffident, doubting, (ap. p. — of.) 

Mis-trust-ful-ness (mis-trtist'- 
ful N nes), n. Diffidence, doubt. 

Mis-trust-less (mis-trust'les), a. 
Confident, unsuspecting. 

Mis-tune (mis-tune'), v. t. To 
tune wrong. 

Mis-tu'ning, p. prs. 

Mist-y (mist'e), a. [mistier — 
mistiest.] Clouded, filled with 
mist, obscure. 

Mis-un-der-stand ( v mls-un-dur- 
stand'), v. t. [misunderstood — 
misunderstood.] To conceive 
wrong. 

x Mis-un-der-stand'ing, p. prs. : — 
n. f disagreement, misconception, 
dissension. 

Mis-u-sage (mls-u'zije), n. Abuse, 
ill use or treatment. 

Mis-use (mis-use'), n. Bad use or 
treatment. 

Mis-use (mls-uze'), v. t. To put 
to a bad use; to treat improp- 
erly ; to abuse. 

Mis-u'sing, p. prs. 

Mis-wrought (mls-rawt'),a. Badly 
wrought. 



MNB 



MOD 
Fate, far, fall, fat — me, met — pine, pin — no, mbve, 



MOD 



MIte, n. A small insect; a small 
particle. 

Mit-i-ga-ble (mit'& x ga-bl), a. Ca- 
pable of being mitigated. 

Mit-i-gant (mit'e N gant), a. Hav- 
ing power to mitigate ; lenient. 

Mit-i-gate (mitigate), v. t. To 
soften; to alleviate; to assuage; 
to relax. [112-24.] [268-1.] 

MitVga-ting, p. prs. 

Mit-i-ga-tion ( v mlt-e-ga'shun), n. 
Alleviation, abatement. 

Mit-i-ga-tive (mit'e x ga-tlv), a. 
Tending to alleviate. 

Mit-i-ga-tor (mit'e^ga-tur), n. 
One who or that which mitigates. 

Mi-ter ) ( i,,2 x (A kind of 

*Mi-tre j l mltur * n ' { episcopal 
crown worn by popes, bish- 
ops, &G. 

Mi-ter-ed \ (ml'turd), a. Adorned 

*Mi-tred j with a mitre. 

Mit-ten (mlt'tn), n. A glove-like, 
fingerless cover for the hand. 

*Mit-ti-mus (niltWmus), n. A 
warrant to commit to prison. 

Mit'ti^mus-es, n. pi. 

MItts, n. Mittens. 

Mix (miks), v. t. [prs. t. 3, mix- 
es.] To unite; to mingle; to 
blend: — v. i., to be united in one 
mass. (ap. p. — with.) 

Mix-a-ble (mlks'a N bl), a. Capable 
of being mixed. 

*Mix-ti-lin-e-ar ( x miks-te-lln'e- 
ar), a. Consisting of straight 
lines and curves. 

*Mix-tion (miks'tshun), > 

Mix-ture (mlks'tshur), j n ' 
The act of mixing; compound; 
union; a mingled mass. 

*Miz-zen (mlz'zn), rc. The hind- 
most sail of a ship. 

Miz-zen-Mast (mlz'zn v mast), n. 
The mast nearest the stern. 

Miz-zle. See misle. 

Mne-mon-ic (ne-m&n'lk),a. Assist- 
ing the memory. 

#Mne-mon-ics (ne-m&nlks), n. pi. 
The art of improving the memory. 
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Moan (m6ne), v. t. To lament: 
— v. i., to grieve [76-20] : — n., 
audible sorrow, lamentation. 

Moan-ful (mdne'ful), a. Express- 
ing sorrow, lamentation. 

*Moat (mdte), n. A canal or ditch 
round a house for defense : — v. t., 
to surround with a moat. 

M6b, n. A crowd; a tumultuous 
rout ; a kind of head-dress : — 
v. t., to harass or overbear by a 
crowd. 

Mob'bing, p. prs. 

*Mob'bed, p. prf. 

*Mo-bile (m6-beel', m&'beel, or 
m6bll), n.The populace, the mob. 

*Mo-bil-i-ty (m6-birie v te),?i. Nim- 
bleness, activity ; the populace. 

*Moc-ca-sin (mok'ka^sin), n. An 
Indian shoe; a serpent: — some- 
times written moccason. 

Mock (m6k), v. t. To deride ; to 
treat with scorn; to mimic; to 
elude [58-23] : — v. i., to make 
contemptuous sport: — n., act of 
contempt, sneer; mimicry: — a., 
not real; counterfeit. 

Mock-er (mok'kur), n. One who 
mocks. 

Mock-er-y (m6k'kur x re), n. De- 
rision, sportive insult; ridicule. 
[144-15.] [270-20.] 

Mock'er v ies, n. pi. 

Mock-ing-Bird (m&k'king^burd), 
n. A bird which imitates or 
mocks others. 

Mo-dal (m6'dal), a. Relating to 
the form or mode. 

*Mo-dal-i-ty (m6-dal'le x te), n. 
The quality of having a mode. 

M6de, n. Form, manner; fashion; 
mood. [251-21.] 

Mod-el (m&d'el), n. A represen- 
tation ; a copy ; a mould [67] : 
— v. t., to plan; to shape; to 
mould. 

Mod'elW, } 

*Mod'el n ling, I &" * 

Mod'el-ed, I /. 

*Mod'ell-ed, J P'PV* 



Mod-el-er ) , 41/S1 \ 12 x 

•lOHHB I ( m6dW M, »• 
A contriver; a planner. 

Mod-er-ate (m6d'eYit), a. Tem- 
perate, not excessive; reason- 
able; mild. 

Mod-er-ate (m6d'eVate), v. t. To 
regulate; to make temperate; to 
mitigate; to restrain: — v. ?., to 
preside over; to grow moderate. 

Mod'er v a-ting, p. prs. 

Mod-er-ate-ly (m6d'er v it-le), ad. 
Temperately, mildly. 

MoD-ER-A-TiONfni&d-er-a'shun),n. 
Forbearance ; calmness ; fru- 
gality. [151-10.] 

*Mod-er-a-tor ( x rn6d-er-a'tur), n. 
One who presides in a debate. 

Mod-ern (m6d'urn), a. Late, re- 
cent, fresh, new. [26-18.] [226.] 
70t* Ancient History termi- 
nates at the dissolution of the 
Western Empire, a.d. 476 ; 
Modern History begins at 
the discovery of America, a.d. 
1492; the intervening times 
are termed the Middle Ages. 

Mod-erns (mod'urnz), n. pi. Those 
who have lived lately, as opposed 
to the ancients. 

Mod-ern-ism (mSd'urnlzm), n. A 
modern practice or phrase. 

Mod-ern-ize (in6d'urn x ize), v. t. 
To adapt ancient compositions 
to modern persons or things.f 

*Mod'ernVzing, p. prs. 

Mod-est (m6d'est), a. Not for- 
ward; chaste; bashful, diffident. 

Mod-est-ly (mod^stHe), ad. Nut 
impudently; chastely. 

Mod-est-y (mod'e^e), n. De- 
cency, chastity, purity. 

Mod'est x ies, ii. pi. 

*Mod-i-cum (m6d'e N kum), n. A 
small portion, pittance. 

Mod-i-fi-a-ble (m6d'e v fi-a v bl), a. 
Capable of being modified. 

Mod-i-fi-ca-tion ( x mod-e-fe-ka'- 
shun), n. The act of modifying; 
form or manner. [146-17.] 



MOL 



MON 
nor, n&t— tube, tub, bull— 611- 



-p5und — thin, this. 



MON 



Mod-i-fy (m&d'e v fl), v. t. [prs. t. 
3, modifies.] To change the 
form; to vary; to shape, f 

*ModVfi-ed, p. prf. 

*Mo-dill-ion (m6-dil'yun), n. A 
little bracket; an ornament in 
columns. 

Mo-dish (m&'dish), a. Fashionable. 

Mo-dish-ness (m6'dish v nSs), n. 
Affectation of the fashion. 

Mod-u-late (m6d'yu N late), v. t. To 
form sound to a certain key or 
note; to vary sounds. 

ModVla-ting, p. prs. 

Mod-u-la-tion ( N mod-yu-la'shun), 
n. Sound modulated; agreeable 
harmony; inflection. 

#Mod-ule (m&d'yu-le), n. A model. 

Mo-gul (mo-gul'), n. The former 
title of the Emperor of the Moguls. 

*Mo-hair (m6'hare), n. Thread, 
or stuff made of hair. 

*Mo-ham-med-an (ni6-hani'med- 
v an), a. Pertaining to Mo- 
hammed : — n., a follower of Mo- 
hammed or Mahomet. 

Mo-ham-med-an-ism (mft-hain'- 
m^d v an-izm), n. The religion of 
Mohammed or Mahomet. 

*Moi-dore (xnoe'dor or m6e-ddr'), 
n. A Portuguese gold coin, val- 
ued at about six dollars. 

*Moi-e-ty (m6e'e v te), n. Half, one 
of two equal parts. 

*Moi'e x ties, n. pi. 

M6il, v. t. To daub with dirt :— 
v. i., to drudge. 

Moist, a. Damp, slightly wet. 

*Moist-en (mde'sn), v. t. To wet 
moderately ; to make damp. 

MoiST-NESs(m6ist , nes)w.Dampness. 

Moist-ure (mdis'tshur), n. Small 
quantity of liquid ; dampness. 

Mo-lar (m6'ldr), n. A grinding 
tooth: — a., having power to grind. 

*Mo-las-ses (md-las'siz), n. The 
scum or spume of the juice of the 
sugar-cane ; treacle : — sometimes 
written melasses. 

Mold. See mould. 



Mole, n. A natural spot on the 
body; a small animal; a mound. 

Mo-lec-u-lar (m6-le : k'ular), a. 
Consisting of molecules. 

*Mol-e-cule (m61'e'kule), n. A 
small part of any thing ; a mi- 
nute element. 

Mole-hill (m61e'hil), n. Hillock 
thrown up by a mole. 

Mo-lest (mo-lesf), v. t. To dis- 
turb; to trouble; to vex; to 
annoy. 

Mol-est-a-tion (^mSl-est-a/shun), 
n. Disturbance, vexation. 

*Moll-ient (mol'yent), a. Soft- 
ening, easing : — usually written 
emollient. 

*MOL-LI-FI-A-BLE (m6l'l^f 1-3,^1), 

a. Capable of being softened. 

Mol-li-fy (mSl'le N fi), v. t. [prs. t. 
3, mollifies.] To soften; to 
assuage ; to quiet. 

Mol'li n fi-ed, p. prf. 

Molt. See moult. 

Molt-en (molten), n. Melted. 

*MoL-YB-DE-NUM( x m61-lb-de / num), 
n. A white, brittle metal. 

Mo-ment (m6'ment), n. Import- 
ance ; value ; an indivisible par- 
ticle of time. 

j^Sif* Moment and instant are 
both names given to the short- 
est imaginable divisions of 
time; but instant describes 
time present; whereas moment 
may describe time past or 
future. 

Mo-MENT-A-Ri-LY(m6'ment > a-re > le) 
ad. Every moment. 

*Mo-ment-a-ry (md'mentfa-re), a. 
Lasting for a moment, done in a 
moment. 

*Mo-ment-ous (m6-me ; nt'us), a. 
Important, weighty. [64-7.] 

Mo-men-tum (m6-rneVtum), ». The 
force of a moving body. 

Mo-men'ta, n. pi. 

*Mon-a-chal (m6n'a x kal), a. Mo- 
nastic, relating to monks or to a 
monastic life. 



*Mon-a-chism (m6n'a x klzm), n. 

The monastic life. 
Mon-ad (mon'ad), n. An indivis- 
ible atom; a primary cell or 

germ ; one of the smallest of mi- 
croscopic animalcules. 
Mo-nad-ic (md-nad'ik), a. Having 

the nature of monads. 
Mon-arch (m&n'ark), n. A king; 

a sole ruler. 
Mo-narch-al (m6-nark'al), a. 

Regal, monarchic. 
Mo-narch-ic (m6-nark'ik), } 

Mo-narch-i-cal (ni6-nark'e v kal) J 

a. Vested in a single ruler. 
MoN-ARCH-iST(mon'arklst), n. An 

advocate of monarchy. 
Mon-arch-ism (m6n'ark x izm), n. 

A preference for monarchy. 
-Mon-arch-ize (mon'arklze), v. i. 

To play the king. 
Mon'archVzing, p. prs. 
Mon-arch-y (ni6n'ark v e), n. The 

government of a single person ; 

kingdom, empire. 
Mon'arch\ies, n. pi. 
MoN-AS-TE-Ri-AL( v m6n-as-te're > al) 

a. Relating to a monastery. 
Mon-as-ter-y (ni6n'as x te ! r-re), n, 

A house of religious retirement 

for monks. 
*Mon'as v ter-ies, n. pi. 
Mo-nas-tic (mo-nas'tik), ) 

Mo-nas-ti-cal (md-nas'te^kal), J 

a. Religiously recluse. 
Mo-NAs-Ti-ciSM(mo-nas / te v slzm),n. 

Monastic life. 
Mon-day (mun'de), n. The second 

day of the week. 
*Mon-e-t a-ry ( m6n'e x ta-reorinun / - 

ne v ta-re), a. Pertaining to money. 
Mon-ey (rnun'ne), n. Coin ; bank- 
notes exchangeable for coin. 
*Mon'eys, n. pi. 
Mon-ey-Bro-ker (mun'ne v br6- 

kur), n. A changer of money. 
*Mon-ey-ed (mun'nld), a. Rich 

in money. 
Mon-ey-less (mun'neles), a.With- 

out money. 

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MON 



MON 

Fate, far, fS.ll, fat— me, met— pine, pin— n6. move, 



MOO 



*Mon-ey's- Worth (mun'nez- 
x wur£&), ». The worth of a thing 
in money. 

Mong-er (mung'gur), n. A dealer. 

Mon-grel (mung'grll), a. Of a 
mixed breed : — n., an animal of 
a mixed breed. 

Mo-ni-tion (m6-nlsh'un), n. Ad 
monition, hint, warning. 

Mon-i-tive (in6n'e N tiv), a. Convey, 
ing admonition : instructive. 

*Mon-i-tor (m&n'e v tur), n. One 
who warns of faults or informs 
of duty. 

*Mon-i-to-ri-al ( x m6n-e-t6're v al), 
a. Containing admonition. 

Mon-i-tor-y (m6n'e x tur-re), a. 
Giving admonition [139-22] :— 
n. f caution, warning. 

Mon'i x tor-ies, n. pi. 

Monk (mungk), n. One of a re- 
ligious community bound by 
vows to certain observances. 

Monk-er-y (mungk'urVe), n. Mo- 
nastic life and condition. 

Monk-ey (mungk'e), n. An ani- 
mal bearing some resemblance 
to man ; a word of contempt. 

Monk-hood (mungk'htld), n. The 
state of a monk. 

Monk-ish (mungk'lsh), a. Per- 
taining to monks. 

*Mon-o-chord (m&nWkflrd), n. 
An instrument of one string. 

*Mo-noc-u-lar (m6-n6k'u x lar), I 

Mo-noc-u-lous (m6-n6k'ulus), J 
a. One-eyed. 

Mon-o-dist (m6n'6'dist), n. A 
writer of monodies. 

Mon-o-dy (m6n'd x de), n. A poem 
sung by one person ; a, lament. 

*'MonVdies, n. pi. 

Mo-NOG-A-MiST(m6-n6g / a > mlst), n. 
One who disallows second mar- 
riages. 

*Mo-nog-a-my (m6-n&g'a y me), n. 
Marriage of one wife. 

Mon-o-gram (m&n'6 v gram), n. A 
cipher or character used on 
seats. <fcc. 
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Mon-o-graph (m6n'6 N graf ), n. A 
discourse on a single theme. 

Mon-o-graph-ic ( x ni&n-6-graflk), 
a. Relating to a monograph. 

Mo-nog-RA-phy (m6-n6g'ra N fe), n. 
A representation drawn in lines 
without colors ; a monograph. 

Mo-nog'raVhies, n. pi. 

Mon-o-lith (mbn'&Mth), n. A 
monument formed of a single 
stone. 

*Mon-o-logue (m6n r 6^l6g), n. A 
soliloquy. 

Mon-o-ma-ni-a fm&n-o-ma'ne^a) 
n. Insanity upon one subject. 

*Mon-o-ma-ni-ac (^m&n-o-ma'ne 
x ak), n. One affected with mo- 
nomania, f 

*Mon-oph-thong (in6n'6pVfrong 
m6n'6f <A-6ng), w. A simple vowel 
sound of two letters. 

Mo-nop-o-list (m6-n6p'6 v list), n. 
One who monopolizes; a mo- 
nopolizer. 

Mo-nop-o-lize (md-n&p'6 x lize), v. t. 
To buy up, or to appropriate, 
the whole of a commodity; to 
engross : — see regrate. 

Mo-nop'o n li-zing, p. prs. 

Mo-nop-o-liz-er (m6-n6p'611z-ur) 
n. A monopolist. 

Mo-nop-o-ly (m6-n6p'6 x le), n. The 
exclusive possession of any thing. 

Mo-nopVlies, n. pi. 

*Mon-o-stich (mon^stlk), n. A 
composition of one verse. 

*Mon-o-syl-la-ble (m6n'6\sil-la- 
x bl), n. A word of one syllable. 

*Mon-o-the-ism (m6n'6 N ^e-lzm),n. 
A belief in only one God. 

Mon-o-the-ist (m6n'6V^e-lst), n. 
One who believes in only one God. 

Mon-o-tone (m6n'6H6ne), n. Same- 
ness of sound. 

*Mo-not-o-nous (m6-n6t / 6^nus), o. 
Having a sameness of sound. 
[25-14.] 

Mo-not-o-ny (m6-n6t'6 x ne),n.Want 
of variety in cadence; an irk- 
some sameness. [354-11.] 



Mo-not'o v nies, w. pi. 

*Mon-sieur (m6s-seer0, n. [pi. 
messieurs.] Sir; Mister or 
Master. 

Mon-soon (m6n-s6Sn'), n. A shift- 
ing tradewind. 

Mon-ster (mftn'stur), n. Some- 
thing out of the common order 
of nature, something horrible. 

Mon-stros-i-ty (mon-st^s'eHe), n. 
A monster; the state of being 
monstrous. 

Mon-strosVties, n. pi. 

*Mon-strous (m6n'strus), a. Un- 
natural ; enormous ; shocking ; 
frightful. [212.] 

Mon-strous-ly (m6n'strus x le), ad. 
Horribly, inspiring terror. 

Mon-strous-ness (m6n / strus x ne ! s), 
n. Enormity, irregular nature 
or behavior. 

Mon-tan-ic (mSn-tanlk), a. Re- 
lating to mountains. 

Month (munffA), n. The twelfth 
part of a year ; four weeks : — see 

LUNAR-MONTH. 

Month-ly (munth'lb), a. Happen- 
ing every month : — ad., once in 
a month. 

Mon-u-ment (m6n'u A ment), n. Any 
thing by which the memory of 
persons or things is preserved; a 
tomb; a cenotaph; a memorial. 
[30.] [220-6.] 

Mon-u-ment-al ( > m6n-u-ment'al), 
a. Memorial, preserving memory. 

M&6d, n. The form of an argu- 
ment; style of music; state of 
mind, temper, humor, disposi- 
tion ; an inflection of a verb. 

Mood-i-ly (m66d'e x le), ad. Sadly, 
peevishly. 

Mood-y (m66d'e), a. [moodier 
— moodiest.] Out of humor, 
peevish, gloomy. 

M66n, n. A satellite ; a month. 

Moon-beam (ui&6n'beem), n. A 
ray of lunar light. 

MooN-EY-ED(m66n'lde), a. Dim- 
eyed, purblind. 



MOP 



MOR 

n5r, n&t — tube, tub, bull — 611 — pound — thin, this. 



MOR 



Moon-less (m66n'l£s), a. Not en- 
lightened by the moon ; without 
a moon. 

Moon-light (in&6n'lite), ji. The 
light afforded by the moon: — a., 
illuminated by the moon. 

Moon-shine (nioon'shine), n. The 
lustre of the moon ; moonlight ; 
nonsense. 

Moon-struck (mSSn'strilk), a. Lu- 
natic, affected by the moon. 

Moon-y (mo6n'e), a. Having a 
crescent; lunated. 

M66r, n. A marsh ; a fen ; a na- 
tive of Barbary : — v. t, to fasten 
by anchor or cable. [114-18.] 

Moor-age (tnodr'ij), n. A station 
for mooring. 

Moor-ings (rnd&rlngz), n. pi. An- 
chors, chains, <fec. for holding 
a ship. 

Moor-ish (m66r'ish), a. Relating 
to the Moors ; moory. 

*Moor-land (m66r'land), n. Fen, 
marsh, bog. 

Moor-y (modr'e), a. [moorier — 
— mooriest.] Watery, marshy, 
fenny. 

M66se, n. A large American deer. 

M66t, v. i. To plead a mock cause : 
— v. t., to dispute; to debate; to 
present for debate : — a., disputa- 
ble; unsettled. 

Moot-a-ble (m66t'a x bl), a. Capa- 
ble of being debated. 

M6p, n. A utensil to clean houses : 
— v. t., to rub with a mop. 

Mop'ping, p. prs. 

*Mop-ped (mopt), p. prf. 

M6pe, v. i. To be stupid; to 
drowse : — v. t., to make spirit- 
less: — n., a drone, a stupid person. 

Mo'ping, p, prs. 

Mo-pish (m6'pish), a. Spiritless, 
dejected, inattentive. 

Mo-pish-ness (nio'pishWs), n. 
Dejection ; inactivity. 

Mop-pet (m6p'pit), jn.Apuppet; 

*Mop-sey (m6p'se), J a fondling 
name for a girl ; a dolL 



Mor-al (mor'al), a. Relating to 
vice or virtue ; accountable, vol- 
untary, virtuous [142-2 0] [3 82-2] : 
— n., practice or doctrine of fche 
duties of life ; the doctrine incul- 
cated by a fiction. [53.] 

Mor-al-ist (m6r'arist), n. One 
who teaches or practices morals. 
[180-23.] 

Mo-ral-i-ty (nio-ral'le N t£), n. The 
doctrine of the duties of life. 

Mor-al-ize (mor'aPize), v. i. To 
speak or write on moral sub- 
jects : — v. t., to render moral. 

Mor'alY-zing, p. prs. 

Mor-al-iz-er (ni&r'aTiz-ur), n. 
One who moralizes. 

Mor-al-ly (mor'aTle), ad. By the 
rules of virtue; honestly. 

Mor-als (mor'alz), n. pi. The prac- 
tice of the duties of life. 

Mo-rass (m6-ras'), n. Fen, bog, 
moor; a marsh. 

Mo-rass'es, n. pi. 

*Mo-ra-vi-an (mft-ra've^an), n. 
One of a Christian denomination 
called United Brethren. 

Mor-bid (mor'bid), a. Diseased; 
not healthy. [355-11.] 

Mor-bid-ness (m6r'bid x nes), n. 
State of being diseased. 

*Mor-bif-ic (m6r-blf ik), a. Caus- 
ing diseases. 

*Mor-ceau (mor-s6 r ), n. A morsel. 

*Mor-ceattx (mdr-sdz'), n. pi. 

*Mor-da-cious (mdr-da/shus), a. 
Biting ; sarcastic. 

*Mor-dac-i-ty (mdr-das'se N te), n. 
Biting quality. 

Mor-dant (m6r r dant), n. A sub- 
stance to fix colors in cloth : — a., 
tending to fix color. 

Mor-di-cant (mdr'de^kant), a. 
Biting, acrid. 

More, a. com. of much and many. 
[See lesser.] In greater number 
or quantity: — ad., the particle 
noting the comparative degree ; 
to a greater degree : — n., greater 
amount. 



Mo-reen (ino-reeo'), n. A woollen 
stuff used for curtains, &c. 

*More-land (m6re / land), n. A 
mountainous or hilly country. 

*More-o-ver (mdre-6'vu.r), ad. 
Beyond what has been men- 
tioned; further. 

*Mo-resque (m6-resk'), n. A 
species of Moorish decorative 
carving. 

*Morgue (m5rg), n. A place for 
exposing dead bodies for recog- 
nition. 

Mo-ri-on (mo're^in), n. A helmet. 

Mor-mon (mdr'mun), n. One of a 
religious sect founded by Joseph 
Smith : — a,, relating or belong- 
ing to the Mormons. 

Mor-mon-ism (mdr'munlzm), n. 
The doctrine and principles of 
the Mormons. 

M6rn, ") n. The first part of the 

M6rn'ing, J day; the early part. 

*Mo-roc-co (mo-r6k r k6), n. A 
fine kind of leather. 

Mo-rose (m6-rose'), a. Peevish, 
sullen, surly. 

Mo-ROSE-LY(m6-r6se'le),adSourly, 
peevishly. 

Mo-rose-ness (m6-r6se'ne ; s), n. 
Sourness,sullenness, peevishness. 

Mor-phe-us (ru6r'fe x us), n. In 
Mythology, the god of dreams. 

*Mor-phew (inSr'fu), n. A scurf 
on the face. 

*Mor-phine (m6r'feen), n. The 
narcotic principle of opium. 

Mor-ris (rnoVris), 

Mor-ris-Dance (m6r'risMans), j 
n. A Moorish dance, performed 
with bells, castanets, <fec. 

Mor-row (m6r'r6), n. The next day 
after the present. 

Morse, n. A sea-horse, the walrus. 

*Mor-sel (m6r'sil), n. A mouth- 
ful ; a bite ; a small quantity. 

*MoRSE-o-GRAPH(in6rse'6 v graf).rt. 
A telegraphic message. 

MoRSE-o-GRAPH-ic( x indrse-6-graf- 
1k), a. Telegraphic. 

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MOR 



MOT 
Fate, far, fall, fat — me, met — pine, pin — no, move, 



MOU 



*Morse-o-type (m6rse'6^tlpe), n. 

A morseograph, a telegram. 

fl^t* Morseograph and morse- 

otype are local and novel. In 

Great Britain, telegram is 

preferred to either. 

M6rt, n. A tune sounded at the 
death of the game; a salmon in 
the third year. 

Mor-tal (mdr'tal), a. Subject to 
death ; destructive ; causing 
death ; human : — n., a human 
being. 

Mor-tal-i-ty (mSr-tal'le^te), n. 
Subjection to death; frequency 
of death : human nature.[167-22.] 

Mor-tal-ly (m6r'tarie), ad. Ir- 
recoverably, to death, fatally. 

*Mor-tar (mdr'tur), n. A cement 
used to join stones or bricks; a 
vessel to pound in ; a short, wide 
cannon for throwing bombs. 

*Mort-gage (moVglj), n. The 
pledge of property, &g. to secure 
payment of a debt; a pledge: — 
v. t., to pledge or make over as 
security for debt. 

Mort'ga v ging, p. prs. 

*Mort-ga-gee ( x m5r-ga-jee r ), n. 
One who takes or receives a 
mortgage. 

Mort-ga-ger (m6Vga y jur), n. One 
who gives a mortgage. 

Mor-ti-fi-ca-tion fmflr-te-fe-ka'- 
shun), n. The state of corrupt- 
ing or losing the vital qualities ; 
gangrene; humiliation; trouble. 
[235-1.] 

Mor-ti-fy (mdr'te^fi), v. t. [prs. 
t. 3, mortifies.] To destroy vital 
qualities; to subdue inordinate 
passions; to humble; to vex; to 
depress : — v. i., to gangrene; 
to lose vitality. [178-28.] 

Mor'ti' FI-ED, p. prf, 

*Mor-tise (moVtls), n. A hole 
cut into wood so that a tenon 
may be put into it: — v. t. } to cut 
or join with a mortise. 

Mor'tis v ing, p. prs. 
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*Mort-mAin (mSrt'mane), n. An 
inalienable estate ; possession of 
property in dead hands. 

*Mor-tu-a-ry (m6r'tshu x a-re), n. 
A gift left at death to a church : 
— a., belonging to burials. 

Mor'tu x a-ries, n. pi. 

*Mo-sa-ic (mo-zalk), n. A kind 
of painting in small pebbles and 
shells of various colors [55-27] : 
— a., pertaining to Moses ; com- 
posed of, or denoting, mosaic. 

Mos-lem (m6s'lem), n. A Moham- 
medan : — a., Mohammedan. 

Mosque (mosk), n. A Mohamme- 
dan temple. 

Mos qui-to (m6s-ke't6), n. A kind 
of gnat, which is developed from 
a wiggle-tail, as a butterfly from 
a caterpillar : — sometimes writ- 
ten musquito. 

*Mos-qui'tos, n. pi. 

M6ss, n. A plant growing on 
trees, rocks, &c. : — v. t., to cover 
with moss. 

Moss-i-ness (m6s'se x nes), n. The 
state of being mossy. 

Moss-troop-er (m6s' x tr66p-ur), n. 
A bandit. 

Mos-sy (m&s'se), a. [mossier — 
mossiest.] Overgrown with moss. 

M6st, a. sup. of much and many : 
— ad., the particle noting the 
superlative degree : — w.,the great- 
est number. 

Most-ly (m6st'le), ad. For the 
greatest part. 

*M6te, n.A small particle of matter. 

Mo-tet (md-teV), n. A sacred 
air ; a hymn. 

Moth (m.Sth), n. A small insect 
that eats cloth, fur, &g. 

Moths (eqc-thz), n. pi. 

Moth-eat-en (m&^'eHn), a. Eaten 
by moths. 

Moth-er (muTH'ur), n. A female 
parent; that which has produced 
any thing ; a slimy substance in 
liquors : — a., natural, native, pro- 
ducing : — v. t. f to adopt. 



Moth-er-hood (muTH'ur'hud), n- 
State of a mother. 

Moth-er-in-Law (muTH'ur-ln- 
x law), n. The mother of a hus- 
band or wife. 

Moth'ers-in-^Law, n. pi, 

Moth-er-less (muTH'ur x les), a. 
Without a mother. 

Moth-er-ly (muTH'ur x le), a. Ma- 
ternal, suitable to a mother. 

Moth-er-of-Pearl (muTH'ur-6v- 
v purl), n. The shell of the pearl 
oyster. 

Moth-er-Wit (muTH'urVit), n. 
Common sense ; native wit. 

MoTH-ER-YfmuTH^rVe)^. Dreggy. 

Moth-y (mbth'e), a. [mothier — 
mothiest.] Full of moths. 

Mo-tion (mo'shun), n. The act of 
changing place; manner of mo- 
ving ; action ; proposal ; gait ; 
tendency : — v. i., to point out. 

Mo-tion-less (m6'shun v les),a. Be- 
ing without motion. 

Mo-tive (m6 / tiv), a. Causing mo- 
tion : — n., that which incites to 
action; inducement. [147-12.] 

*Mo-tiv-i-ty (m6-tlv'eHe), n. The 
power of moving. 

*Mot-ley (m6t'le), a. Consisting 
of various mingled colors. 

*Mot-tled (rnftt'tld), a. Spotted 
with different colors. [363-15.] 

Mot-to (m6t't6), n. A sentence 
added to a device, or prefixed to 
any thing written. f 

*Mot'toes, n. pi. 

Mold ) , ,,-., f A kind of 

*MouldJ ( m61d )>«- { concre- 
tion; earth, soil; matrix, cast, 
form [159] [66-18] [300-12] :— 
v. t., to form ; to model ; to shape ; 
to knead [141-3] : — v. i, y to 
gather mould. 

Mold'ing, J p. prs. : — n. y orna- 

* Mould 'ing, J mental cavities in 
wood or stone. 

MOLD-A-BM l (lnM(mi) a . 

'"MOULD-A-BLE J v " 

Capable of being moulded. 



MOU 



MOV 

n6r, not— tube, tub, Mil— 611- 



-pdund — thin, this. 



MUD 



Mold-er ") (mold'ur), v. i. To 
*Mould-er J perish in dust; to 

crumble: — v. t., to turn to dust: 

— n., one who moulds. 

MOLD-I-NESS | (mMd , 4Hlfc) „. 

*Mould-i-ness j v ' 

The state of being mouldy. 

Mold-y j (m61d'e), a. [moldier 

Mould-y J or mouldier — moldi- 
est or mouldiest.] Overgrown 
or covered with mould. 

Molt } , Am . f To shed or 

♦Moult) ( m61t) '* f -l change 
the feathers or hair. 

M6und, n. Any thing raised to for- 
tify or defend [155-18] :— v. t., to 
fortify with a mound. 

M6unt, n. A mountain ; an arti- 
ficial hill : — v. i., to rise on high; 
to get on horseback : — v. t., to 
raise aloft; to climb; to ascend; 
to place on horseback; to embel- 
lish with ornaments. 

Mount-ain (m6unt/in), n. A very 
large hill, a mount : — appertain- 
ing to a mountain. 

*Mount-ain-eer ( > m6unt-ln-e6r / ), 
n. An inhabitant of mountains. 

*Mount-ain-ous (m6unt / ln x us), a. 
Hilly, full of mountains. 

Mount-e-bank (mdunt'e N bangk),n. 
A quack doctor; any boastful 
pretender. 

Mount-er (m6unt'ur), n. One who 
mounts. 

Mourn (m6rn), v. i. To grieve; to 
be sorrowful: — v. t., to grieve 
for; to lament. 

Mourn'ing, p. prs. : — n. f lamenta- 
tion, sorrow; the dress of sorrow. 

Mourn-er (m6rn'ur), n. One who 
mourns. 

Mourn-ful (m6rn'ful), a. Sorrow- 
ful, expressive of grief, sad. 

Mourn-ful-ly (nidrn'furie), ad. 
Sorrowfully. 

Mourn-ful-ness (m6rn'fuPn£s),7?. 
Sorrow, appearance of sorrow. 

M6use, n. [pi. mice.] A little 
animal. 



Mouse (m6uze), v. i. To catch mice. 

Mous-ing (niMz'mg), p. prs. 

-Mous-er (lndiiz'ur), n. One that 
hunts mice. 

Mouse-trap (m6use'trap), n. A 
snare for taking mice. 

Mous-tache (mdos-tash'), n. See 
mustache. 

Mouth (md&th), n. The aperture 
in the head at which the food is 
received; an opening, entrance; 
the part of a river through which 
its waters are emptied. 

Mouths (iuMthz), n. pi. 

Mouth (iuMth), v. t. To utter 
with a voice affectedly big ; to 
chew : — v.i., to vociferate, to rant. 

Mouth-ful (mM^'ful), n. That 
which the mouth contains at 
once; a small quantity. 

Mouth'fuls, n. pi. 

Mouth-less (mM^'l^s), a. With- 
out a mouth. 

*Mouth-piece (m6ui/i/pe&se), n. 
Part of an instrument for the 
mouth ; one who speaks for 
another. 

Mov-a-ble (m66v'a v bl), a. Capable 
of being moved, not fixed. 

*Mov' ambles, n. pi. Furniture, 
goods, &c. 

Move (md6v), v. t. To change 
place; to give an impulse to; to 
propose; to affect; to excite to 
action ; to make angry : — v. i., 
to change place; to walk; to 
propose : — n., movement. 

Mov'ing, p. prs. : — a., pathetic, 
touching, affecting. 

Move-ment (mSdv'mllnt), n. Mo- 
tion; disturbance, excitement. 

Mov-er (mddv'ur),™. The person 
or thing that moves ; a proposer. 

Mov-ing-ly (m66v'ing x le), ad. Pa- 
thetically, with feeling. 

*MoAv(mM),». A heap of hay or corn 
in a barn : — v. t., to put in a mow. 

*Mow (m6), v. t. orv. i. [mowed — 
mowed or mown.] To cut with a 
scythe; to level; to cut down. 



Mow-burn (mM'burn), v. i. To 
ferment in the mow. 

Mow-er (mo'ur), n. One who mows. 

Much (miitsh), a. [more — most.] 
Large in quantity; long in du- 
ration : — see lesser : — ad., in a 
great degree; often; long: — n., 
a great deal ; abundance. 

*Mu-cid (mu'sld), a. Slimy, musty. 

*Mu-ci-lage (mu'seHij), n. A 
slimy or viscous mass. 

*\Mu-ci-lag-i-nous fmu-se-lajln- 
^iis), a. Slimy, viscous; pertain- 
ing to mucilage. 

Muck (muk), n. Any thing low 
or filthy ; prepared compost, ma- 
nure : — v. t., to manure. 

Muck-i-ness (muk'eWs), n. Nas- 
tiness, filth. 

Muck-worm (muk'wurm), n. A 
worm that lives in muck; a miser. 

Muck-y (inuk'ke), a. [muckier — 
muckiest.] Nasty, filthy. 

*Mu-cous (mu'kus), a. Slimy, 
viscous ; seated in mucus, as a 
mucous disease. 

Mu-cous-ness (nm'kus r ne ; s), n. 
Slime, viscosity. 

Mu-cro-na-ted (mu'k^na-tSd), a. 
Narrowed to a point. 

*Mu-cu-LENT(mu'ku > l^nt),a. Moist 
and slimy ; viscous. 

*Mu-cus (mu'kus), n. Any viscous 
or slimy fluid ; an animal slime 
secreted by mucous membranes. 

Mu'CUS X ES, 11. pi. 

Mud, n. The slime at the bottom 
of still water ; earth well moist- 
ened with water : — v. t., to bury 
in mud ; to pollute with dirt. 

Mud'ding, p. prs. 

*Mud'ded, p. prf. 

Mud-di-ly (nmd'deHe), ad. With 
foul mixture. 

Mud-di-ness (mud'de v n^s), n. Tur- 
bidness, foulness caused by mud. 

Mud-dle (mud'dl), v. t. To make 
turbid ; to make half drunk : to 
stupefy : — n., a confused or tur- 
bid state. 

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MUL 

Fate, far, fill, fat — me, mSt — pine, pin — n&, move, 



MUM 



Mud'dling, p. prs. 

Mud-dy (rn&d'de), a. [muddier — 
muddiest.] Turbid, foul, im- 
pure : — v. t. [prs. t. 3, muddies], 
to make muddy; to cloud; to 
make foul. 

*Mud'di-ed, p. prf. 

Mue. See mew. 

*Mu-ez-zin (mu-eVzin), ft. A Mo- 
hammedan officer who calls the 
people to prayers. 

Muff, n. A soft cover for the 
hands. 

*Muf-fin (muffin), n. A kind of 
light cake. 

Muf-fle (muf fl), v. t. To blind- 
fold ; to conceal ; to cover : — ft., 
a chemical vessel. 

Muf'fling, p. prs. 

Muf-fler (muf'flur), n. A cover 
for the face or neck. 

*Muf-ti (muf'te), n. The high- 
priest of the Mohammedans. 

Mug, n. A cup. 

Mug-gish (mug'gish), a. Muggy. 

*Mug-gy (niug'ge), a. [muggier 
— muggiest.] Moist, close. 

Mu-lat-to (mu-lat't6), n. The child 
of a white person and a negro. 

*Mu-lat'toes, n. pi. 

Mul-ber-ry (mul'beVre), n. A 
tree and its fruit. 

*Mul'ber x ries, ft. pi. 

Mulch (multsh), n. Half-decayed 
leaves, straw, &c. : — v. t., to cover 
with mulch. 

Mulch'es, n. pi. B>ndprs. t. 3. 

Mulct (mulkt), v. t. [mulcted or 

MULCT MULCTED Or MULCT.] To 

punish with a fine : — ft., a fine ; 

a pecuniary penalty. 
*Mulct-u-a-ry (mulkt'u y a-re), a 

Imposing a mulct. 
Mule, n. Any hybrid animal; 

a mongrel plant; a cotton-spin 

ning machine. 
-Mu-let-eer fmu-le't-eer), ft. A 

mule-driver. 
Mul-ish (mul'lsh), a. Like a 

mule, sullen, obstinate. 
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Mull, v. t. To heat and sweeten 
any liquor to reduce the spirit 
of: — n., a kind of muslin. 

*Mul-len ) , s im x f A 

M U L-LEi N }( m,lllm )' re -l plant. 

Mul-ler (mul'lur), n. A stone 
for grinding colors. 

Mul-let (mui'lit), ft. A sea-fish. 

Mull-ion (muTyun), n. An up- 
right post in a window-frame. 

Mulse, ft. Wine boiled and min- 
gled with honey. 

MuLT-AN-GU-LAR(mult-ang'gu > lar) 

a. Many-cornered. 

Mul-ti-fa-ri-ous fmul-te-fa/re- 

v us), a. Having great varietj'- or 

multiplicity; manifold. [236-2.] 

Mul-ti-fa-ri-ous-ly ( N rnul-te-fa/- 
re N us-le), ad. In various ways. 

Mul-ti-fold (mul'teYold), a. Di- 
versified, many times doubled. 

Mul-ti-form (mul r teY6rm), a. 
Having various shapes or ap- 
pearances. 

Mul-ti-form-i-ty pmul-te-f6rm'e- 
He), ft. Diversity of shapes or 
appearances. 

*MUL-TI-LAT-ER-AL fmul-te-l&t'- 

er x al), a. Having many sides. 

Mul-tip-ar-tite (uml-tip'ar v tite), 
a. Divided into many parts. 

Mul-ti-ple (mul'te v pl), n. A 
number which contains another 
an even number of times. 

MuL-Ti-PLi-A-BLE(mul'te v pli-a > bl), 
a. Capable of being multiplied. 

Mul-ti-pli-cand ( x mul-te-ple- 
kandOjft.Number to be multiplied. 

MuL-Ti-PLi-CATE(mul'te-ple v kit),a. 
Consisting of more than one. 

Mul-ti-pli-ca-tion ( v mul-te-ple- 
ka'shun), n. The act of multiply- 
ing ; state of being multiplied. 

Mul-ti-pli-ca-tive (nml'te-ple- 
x ka-tiv), a. Noting those adjec- 
tives which are used to express 
multiples ; as, sextuple. 

*Mul-ti-pli-ca-tor ('mul-te-ple- 
ka-tur), ft. A number by which 
another is multiplied. 



*Mul-ti-plic-i-ty fmul-te-plls'- 

se x te), ft. The state of being 

many. [239-9.] 
*Mul-ti-pli-er (muTte v pli-ur), n. 

One who or that which multiplies. 
Mul-ti-ply (mul'te v pli), v. t [prs. 

t. 3, multiplies.] To increase 

in number ; to increase a number 

as many times as there are units 

in another number: — v. i. t to 

grow in number or extent. 
Mul'tiVli-ed, p. prf. 
*MuL-Tis-o-NOus(mul-tis'6 r nus),a. 

Having many sounds. 
Mul-tntude (murte'tude), n. A 

great number ; a crowd, a throng ; 

the populace. 
*Mul-ti-tu-di-na-ry pmul-te-tu'- 

de^na-re), a. Multitudinous. 
Mul-ti-tu-di-nous (^nul-te-tu'd^- 

v nus), a. Manifold, numerous. 
Mul-ti-valve (mul'teValv), a. 

Having many valves. 
*MuLT-oc-u-LAR(mult-6k / uHar),a. 

Having more than two eyes. 
Mult-ure (rnult'yiir), n. Act of 

grinding ; toll paid for grinding. 
*Mum, in. Silence! hush!: — n. f 

ale brewed with wheat. 
Mum-ble (mum'bl), v. i. or v. t. 

To speak inwardly; to mutter; 

to chew with the lips close. 
Mum'bling, p. prs. 
MuM-BLER(muin / blur)n.Amutterer. 
*Mumm, v. t. To frolic in disguise. 
Mum-mer (mum'mur), n. One who 

masks; a jester. 
-Mum-mer-y (mum'murVe), w. 

Masking, frolic in masks ; folly. 
Mum'mer x ies, n. pi. 
MuM-Mi-Fi-cA-TiON( N mum-me-fe-ka' 

shun),ft.The making of mummies. 
Mum-mi-fy (mum'me^fi), v. t. [prs. 

t. 3, mummifies.] To make a 

mummy of; to embalm. 
Mum'mi x fi-ed, p. prf. 
MuM-MY(mum / me),ft. A dead body 

preserved by embalming; akind of 

wax used in planting and grafting. 
*Mum'mies, n. pi. 



MUR 



MUS 
nSr, not — tribe, tub, bull — 611 — pdund — thin, THis. 



MUS 



Mump, v. t. To nibble; to beg. 

MuMP-ER(mump'dr),n. A beggar. 

Mtbip'isHja. Sullen,cross,obstinate. 

Mumps, n.pl. Sullenness; a disease. 

Munch (munsh), v. t. or v. i. 
[prs. t. 3, munches.] To chew 
eagerly and with noise. 

Mun'dane a.Belonging to the world. 

MuN-Di-Fi-cA-TioN( x mun-de-fe-ka / - 
shun), n. The act of cleansing. 

Mu-xic-i-pal (nm-nls'se^pal), a. 
Belonging to a corporation or 
municipality; civic; corporate. 

*Mu-nic-i-pal-i-ty ( x mu-nis-se- 
pal'le x t&), ». A district or city 
and its government; the inhab- 
itants of a city. 

^Mu-Nic-i-PAL'rriES, n. pi. 

*Mu-nif-i-cence (mu-niWsense), 
n. Liberality, the act of giving; 
generosity. [182-17.] 

Mu-nif-i-cent (mu-nif^sent), a. 
Liberal, generous, bountiful. 

Mu-nif-i-cent-ly (mu-nif e^nt- 
le), ad. Liberally, generously. 

*Mu-ni-ment (mu'ne v nie : nt), n. A 
fortification for defense, a strong- 
hold ; a deed ; a charter. 

Mu-ni-tion (mu-nlsh'un), n. Forti- 
fication, strong-hold; materials 
used in war, ammunition. 

Mu'ral, a. Pertaining to a wall. 

Mur-der (muYdur), n. The act of 
killing unlawfully and with mal- 
ice aforethought : — v. t., to kill a 
human being with premeditated 
malice : — v. i., to kill. 

Mur-der-er (muYdur^ur), n. One 
guilty of murder. 

Mur-der-ess (mur'dur^s), n. A 
woman that commits murder. 

Mur'der x ess-es, n. pi. 

*Mur-der-ous (mur'd&Yus), a. 
Gruilty of murder ; bloody ; com- 
mitting murder. 

Mur-der-ous-ly (mur'dur v us-le), 
ad. In a murderous manner. 

*Mu-ri-ate (rmVre^it), n. A salt 
of muriatic acid and a base : — 
table-salt is a muriate of soda. 

w 



Mu-Ri-A-TED(nm're y a-t6d), a. Com- 
bined with muriatic acid. 

Mu-ri-at-ic (^nu-re-atlk), a. Par- 
taking of the nature of brine. 

Murk, n. Darkness. 

Murk-i-ly (murk'e^), ad. Ob- 
scurely, gloomily. 

Murk-y (niurk'e), a. [murkier — 
murkiest.] Dark,cloudy, gloomy. 
[365-28.] 

Mur'mur,?i. Alow,continuedsound; 
acomplaint half suppressed[73-6] : 
— v. i.> to give a low sound ; to 
grumble ; to purl. 

*Mur-mur-er (mur'mur y ur), n. 
One who repines; a grumbler. 

*Mur-rain (mur'rln), n. An in- 
fectious disease in cattle. 

-Mus-cle (mus'sl), n. The fleshy 
fibrous part of an animal body ; 
a shell-fish. 

-Mus-co-va-do fmus-kd-va'd6),n. 
Unrefined sugar. 

Mus-cu-lar (mus'kuHar), a. Per- 
formed by muscles; possessing 
strong or large muscles. [380-14.] 

Mus-cu-LAR-i-TY( v mus-kii-lar / e N t6) 
n. The state of being muscular. 

*Mus-cu-lous (mus'kuMs), a. 
Full of muscles ; brawny. 

Muse (muze), n. Deep thought; 
the power of poetry ; one of the 
nine goddesses who presided over 
the liberal arts [112-25] :— v. i., 
to ponder; to study in silence; 
to meditate : — v. t., to think on. 

Mu'sing, p. prs. [164-7.] 

Muse-ful (inuze'ful), a. Silently 
thoughtful. 

Mu-se-um (mu-ze'um), n. A re- 
pository of curiosities. 

Mu-se'a, I , 

*Mu-se'ums, j ' r ' 

Mush, n. Food made of the flour 
of maize boiled in water. 

Mush-room (nmsh'ro6m), n. A 
spongy plant; an upstart. 

Mu-sic (mu'zik), n. The science 
of harmonical sounds; melody; 
harmony. 

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Mu-si-cal (mu'ze N kal), a. Har- 
monious, pleasing to the ear. 

Mu-si-cal-ly (mu'z^kal-le), ad. 
Harmoniously. 

Mu-si-cian (mu-zish'un), n. One 
versed in music ; a performer on 
a musical instrument. 

Musk, n. A powerful perfume ; 
the animal producing musk : — 
v. L, to perfume with musk. 

Mus-ket (mus'klt), n. A kind of 
fire-arms. 

*Mus-ke-teer ( N mu8-k£-t6er'), n. 
A soldier who carries a musket. 

*Mus-ke-toon ( v mus-ke-t6dn ; ), n. 
A blunderbuss. 

Mus-ket-ry (mus'kitVe), n. Mus- 
kets collectively. 

Musk-i-ness (musk'e^nes), «. The 
scent of musk. 

*Musk-mel-on (musk'meTlun), n, 
A fragrant melon. 

Musk-rat (musk'rat), } n. An 

- i,i Mus-QUASH(mus , kw6sh) j Ameri- 
can animal valued for its fur. 

Mus'quash^es, n. pi. 

Musk-y (musk'e), a. [muskier 
— muskiest.] Fragrant. 

Mus-LiN(muz / lln)n.Afine stuffmade 
of cotton : — a., made of muslin. 

Mus-lin-et ( v muz-lin-et'), n. A 
cotton stuff. 

Mus-qui-to. See mosquito. 

Mus-rol j (muz r r61e), n. The 

*Mus-role J noseband of a bridle, 

Mus-sel. See muscle. 

Mus-sul-man (mus'sul v man), n. A 
Mohammedan believer. 

*Mus'sul x mans, n. pi. 

Mus-sul-man-ish (mus'sdrman- 
ish), a. Mohammedan. 

Must, v. i. [must — defective.'] [See 
under have.] To be obliged : — 
n., new wine, new wort : — v. »., to 
grow mouldy. 

Some grammarians con- 
tend that must is used only in 
the present tense ; others main- 
tain that it has both a present 
and a past signification 
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MUT MYR 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me, met — pine, pin — n6, m6ve, 



MYT 



Mus-TACHE(mus-tash'ormus-taslr') 
n. Hair grown on the upper lip of 
man : — sometimes written mus 
tachio : — the plural is often used 
instead of the singular. 

Mus-tang (mus'tang), n. A small, 
hardy horse. 

Mus-tard (mus'turd), n. A plant. 

Mus-ter (mus'tur), v. i. To as- 
semble : — v. t. y to review forces ; 
to bring together [148-7]: — n., 
a review ; a register. 

Mus-ti-ness (mus'te^nes), n. Damp 
foulness, mould. 

Must-y (must'e), a. [mustier — 
mustiest.] Mouldy, spoiled with 
damp or age. 

*Mu-ta-bil-i-ty ('mu-ta-bil'leHe), 

Mu-ta-ble-ness (nm'taNbl-nes), 
n. Inconstancy ; changeable- 
ness. [39.] 

Mu-ta-ble (mu'ta^bl), a. Subject 
to change, alterable, inconstant. 

Mu-ta-tion (mu-ta'shun), n. Al- 
teration, change. 

Mute, a. Silent, not vocal ; dumb 
[94-39] : — n., one who has no 
power of speech ; a letter which 
can make no sound. 

Mute-ly (mute'le), ad. Silently. 

Mute-ness (mute'nes), n. Silence. 

Mu-til-ate (mu'tirate), v. t. To 
deprive of some essential part ; 
to deform ; to mangle. 

Mu'til n a-ting, p. prs. 

Mu-ti-la-tion ( N mu-te-la'shun), n. 
Deprivation of a limb or of any 
essential part. 

Mu-ti-la-tor (niu'te v la-tur), n. 
One who mutilates. 

Mu-tin-eer ( N mu-tin-eer'), n. A 
mover of sedition. 

-'•jVIu-tin-ous (mii'tin^us), a. Se- 
ditious, exciting mutiny. [156-3.] 

Mu-ti-ny (inu'te x ne), v. i. To rise 
against military or naval author- 
ity ; to make insurrection : — n., 
insurrection, sedition. 

*Mu'tiVies, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Mu'ti v ni-ed, p. prf. 
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Mut-ter (inut'tiir), v. i.orv. t. To 
murmur; to grumble. [153-3.] 

Mut-ter-er (mut/tur x ur), n. A 
grumbler, a murmurer. 

Mut-ton (mut'tn), n. The flesh of 
sheep; a sheep. 

Mut-ton-Chop (mut'tn^tsh&p), n 
A slice of mutton. 

Mtr-TU-AL (mu'tshu x al), a. Recip- 
rocal ; interchanged : — see re- 
ciprocal. [251-10.] 

Mu-tu-al-i-ty ( v mu-tshu-al'le x te), 
n. State of being mutual. 

Mu-tu-al-ly (mu'tshn x al-le), ad. 
Reciprocally, interchangeably. 

Muz-zle (muz'zl), n. The mouth 
of any thing ; a fastening for the 
mouth : — v. t. y to bind the mouth. 

Muz'zling, p. prs. 

Muz-zy (muz'ze), a. Bewildered ; 
half drunk. 

My (ml or me), pro. or a. Belong- 
ing to me : — a possessive form 
of I, used before the name of 
that which is possessed ; as, this 
is my house : — see her. 
^0t* When my is emphatic, it is 
pronounced ml; when not 
emphatic, me. 

*Myn-heer (mine-heer' or mlne- 
heV), n. Sir; a cant phrase for 
a German. 

My-ol-o-gy (ml-6l'16 v je), n. De- 
scriptive anatomy of the muscles. 

*My-ope (mi'dpe), n. A near- 
sighted person. 

My-o-py (ml'6 v pe), n. Shortness 
of sight. 

*Myr-i-ad (mlr'e'ad), n. The 
number of ten thousand; any 
great number. [28-23.] [168-24.] 

*Myr-i-a-pod (mlr'e v a-pSd), n. An 
insect having many feet. 

*Myr-i-o-ra-ma ( v mlr-e-6-ra'ma), 
n. An optical machine present- 
ing many views. 

*Myr-mi-don (mir'meMun),w. Any 
rude ruffian ; a rough soldier. 

*Myrrh (mer), n. A kind of 
precious gum; an aromatic gum, 



*Myr-tle (iner'tl), n. A fragrant 
tree. 

My-self (me-self),pro. [pi. our- 
selves, and sometimes ourselp.] 
I or me, with emphasis. 
70t* Myself is similar in use 
to herself. See herself 
and ourselves. 

Mys-te-ri-ous (mls-te're'us), a. 
Inaccessible to the understanding, 
obscure, secret. [62-14.] [348.] 

Mys-te-ri-ous-ly (mis-teWus- 
le), ad. In a secret manner, 
obscurely. 

*Mys-te-ri-ous-ness (mis-te're- 
Nis-nes), n. Obscurity,perplexity. 

MYS-TER-Y(mis / ter x re),n.Something 
above human intelligence; a pro- 
found secret ; an enigma ; skill in 
an art. [68-30.] [363-14.] 

'^Mys'ter^ies, n. pi. 

*Mys-tic (mis'tlk), *) a.Secret- 

Mys-ti-cal (mls'te^kal), j ly ob- 
scure ; emblematical. [182-11.] 
[140-1.] 

Mys-ti-cal-ly (mls'te N kal-le), ad. 
In a mystical manner. 

MYS-Ti-CAL-NESs(mis / te^kal-n§s),n. 
The quality of being mystical. 

*Mys-ti-cism (mis'te v sizm), n. Ob- 
scurity of doctrine. 

Mys-ti-fi-ca-tion fmis-te-fe-ka'- 
shtin), n. The act of rendering 
mysterious. 

Mys-ti-fy (mls'te^fl), v. t. [prs. t. 
3, mystifies.] To render obscure. 

Mys'tffi-ed, p. prf. 

*Myth (mlth), n. A fabulous story 
or being. 

Myth-ic (ml^'ik), a. Fabulous. 

M yth-o-log-i-c al ( s mlth-b-\bj 'e- 
x kal), a. Relating to mythology 
or fabulous history. 

My-thol-o-gist (mk-th6Y16 x jlst), n. 
A relater or expositor of the 
heathen ancient fables. 
My-thol-o-gy (me-^ol'lo^je), n. 
The fabulous history of the hea- 
then gods ; a system of fables. 

My-thol'o x gies, n. pi. 



NAM 



NAR 
nor, not — tube, tub, bull— 611 — pMnd — thin, this. 



NAT 



"VT (6n), n. The fourteenth letter 

-A- ^ and the tenth consonant is 
also a semi-vowel and a liquid. 
The name is written En, and the 
plural Ens. It is the usual con- 
traction of north, noun, and ni- 
trogen. N.B. stand for nota bene 
(mark well), and N.S. for New 
Style: — see under style. 

Nab, v. t. To catch unexpectedly ; 
to seize ; to knab. 

Nab'bing, p. prs. 

Nab'bed, p. prf. 

Na-bob. See nawab. 

Na-dir (na'dur), n. The point 
directly under our feet, opposite 
to the zenith. 

Nag, n. A small horse. 

*Na-iad (na'yad), n. In Mythology, 
a water-nymph. 

Na-iads (nd/yadz), ) 7 

*Na-iad-es (na'yad^eez), J n ' ^' 

Nail (nale), n. The horny sub- 
stance at the ends of fingers and 
toes ; a claw ; a spike of metal ; 
2£ inches in length; a boss: — 
v. t., to fasten or stud with nails. 

Nail-er (nale'iir), n. One who 
nails or makes nails. 

Nail-er-y (nale'ur v re), n. A nail- 
manufactory. 

Nail'er v ies, n. pi. 

*Na-ive (na'eve), a. Showing na- 
tive simplicity ; ingenuous. 

*Na-ive-te (na'eveHa), n. Native 
simplicity. 

Na-ked (na'k£d), a. Uncovered; 
evident; simple. 

Na-ked-ly (na'ked v le), ad. Sim- 
ply; openly; without covering. 

Na-ked-ness (na'kgd^nes), n. Want 
of covering, bareness. 

Name, n. An appellation; repu- 
tation; character; that by which 
a person or thing is called, title : 
— v. t., to give a name to; to 
style; to nominate; to specify. 

Na'ming, p. prs. 



Name-less (name'lls), a. Not 
distinguished by name, destitute 
of a name. 

Name-ly (name'le), ad. Specially, 
by name. 

Name-sake (naine'sake), n. One 
of the same name. 

*Nan-keen (nan-ke&n'), n. A 
kind of buff-colored, cotton cloth : 
— sometimes written nankin. 

Nap, n. Slumber, a short sleep ; 
down: — v.i.,to sleep,to be drowsy. 

Nap'ping, p. prs. 

*Nap'ped, p. prf. 

Nape, ft. The joint of the neck 
behind. 

*Naph-tha (nap^Aa), n. A kind 
of bitumen ; an inflammable 
bituminous fluid. 

Nap-kin (nap'kin), ft. A cloth used 
at the table to wipe the hands. 

Nap-less (nap'les), a. Wanting 
nap, threadbare. 

Nap-pi-ness (nap'peWs), ft. The 
quality of having a nap. 

Nap-py (nap'pe), a. [nappier — 
nappiest.] Frothy, spumy. 

*Nar-cis-sus (nar-sis'sus), n. A 
plant, the daffodil. 

*Nar-cis'si, J , 

Nar-cis'sus x es, J n ' P ' 

Nar-cot-ic (nar-k6t'ik), a. Pro- 
ducing torpor, drowsiness, or 
death : — n., a drug producing 
lethargy, stupor, or death. 

*Nar-co-tine (nar'k6 x tin), n. The 
narcotic principle of opium. 

Nard, ft. An odorous shrub ; 
spikenard. 

Nar-rate (nar'rate or nar-rate'), 
v. t. To relate ; to tell ; to give 
an account of. 

Nar'raVing, p. prs. 

Nar-ra-tion (nar-ra'shun), n. Ac- 
count, relation; the act of tell- 
ing the particulars of an event. 
[343-9.] 

Nar-ra-tive (nar'raHiv), a. Giving 
an account, relating: — ft., an ac- 
count ; recital of particulars. 



*Nar-ra-tor (nar-ra'tur), n. A 
relater.f 

Nar-row (nar'r6), a. Not broad 
or wide, contracted; close; not 
liberal: — v. t., to diminish with 
respect to breadth ; to contract : 
— v. i., to become less in breadth. 

Nar-row-ly (narWle), ad. Close- 
ly; nearly; hardly. 

Nar-row-ness (narWnes), n. 
Want of breadth ; confined state ; 
meanness. 

Nar-rows (nar'r6ze), w. pi. A 
narrow passage between islands 
or highlands. 

*Na-sal (na'zal), a. Belonging 
to, or proceeding from, the nose : 
— ft., a letter or sound uttered 
through the nose; as, m, n. 

*Nas-cent (nas'jsent), a. Begin- 
ning to grow. 

Nas-ty (nas'te), a. [nastier- 
nastiest.] Dirty, filthy. 

Nas-ti-ly (nas'te N le), ad. Dirtily, 
filthily, foully. 

Nas-ti-ness (nas'te x nes), n. Dirt, 
filth; obscenity. 

*Na-tal (na'tal), a. Relating to 
nativity. 

Na-tant (na'tant), a. Floating. 

Na-ta-tion (na-ta'shun), n. The 
act of swimming. 

*Na-ta-tor-y (na'ta N tur-re), a. 
Enabling to swim. 

Na-tion (na'shiin), n. A distinct 
people ; a body of people under 
one government. 

Na-tion-al (nash'un^al), a. Not 
private, general, public. 

*Na-tion-al-ism (nash'un x al-izm), 
ft. A national idiom. 

NA-TiON-AL-i-TY( x nash-un-al / leHe), 
ft. National character; the state 
of being national. 

n Na-tion-al'i v ties, ft. pi. 

Na-tion-al-ize (nash'un x al-ize), 
v. t. To make national. 

Na'tion v al-i n zing, p. prs. 

Na-tion-al-ly (nash'dn^al-le), ad. 
With regard to the nation. 
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NATJ 



NAY 
3Tate, far, fall, fat — me, met — pine, pin — no, mSve, 



NEC 



Na-tive (na'tiv), a. Produced by- 
nature ; not acquired ; natural : 
— n., one born in any place. 

Na-tive-ly (na'tivHe), ad. Natu- 
rally, by birth. 

Na-tive-ness (na'tiv v n£s), n. State 
of being native. 

Na-tiv-i-ty (na-tiv'eHe), n. Birth; 
time or place of birth. 

Na-tiv'i v ties, n. pi. 

Nat-u-ral (natsb/u x ral), a. Pro- 
duced or effected by nature; not 
miraculous; unaffected: — n., an 
idiot; a character in music. 

Nat-u-ral-ism (natsh'uYal-izm), n. 
Mere state of nature; the re- 
ligion of mere nature. 

Nat-u-ral-ist (natsh'uVal-lst), n. 
A student of natural history. 

Nat-u-ral-i-za-tion ( N natsh-uYal- 
e-za'shun), n. The act of in- 
vesting aliens with the privileges 
of native citizens. 

Nat-u-ral-ize (natsh'uVal-lze), 
v. t. To invest with the privi- 
leges of citizens ; to make natural. 

Nat'u n ral-i v zing, p. prs. 

Nat-tj-ral-ly (natsh'uVal-le), ad. 
Spontaneously,withoutaffectation. 

Nat-u-ral-ness (natsh'uVal-nes), 
n. The state of being natural. 

Na-ture (na'tshure or na'tshiir), n. 
The native state of any thing ; 
constitution; the universe; dispo- 
sition ; regular course ; compass 
of natural existence ; state of the 
world; sort, species. [70-6.] 

#Naught (nawt), a. Bad, corrupt, 
worthless : — n., nothing : — some- 
times written nought. 

Naugh-ti-ly (naw'te v le), ad. Cor- 
ruptly, wickedly. 

*Naugh-ti-ness (naw'te v n£s), n. 
Wickedness, badness. 

Naugh-ty (naw'te), a. [naugh- 
tier — naughtiest.] Wicked ; 
bad; mischievous; corrupt. 

*Nau-ma-chy (naw'ma v ke), n. A 
mock sea-fight. 

Nau'ma'chies, n. pi. 
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*Nau-se-a (naw'she'a), n. Sick- 
ness at the stomach ; disposition 
to vomit. 

Nau-se-ate (naw'she^ate), v. t. To 
loathe; to reject with disgust: — 
v. %., to feel disgust. 

*Nau'se n a-ting, p. prs. 

*Nau-seous (naw'sMs), a. Loath- 
some, causing disgust, disgust- 
ful. [73-2.] 

Nau-seous-ly (naw'shus v le), ad. 
Loathsomely, with disgust. 

Nau-seous-ness (naw'shus^ies),?!. 
Loathsomeness, quality of rais- 
ing disgust. 

Nau-ti-cal (naw'te N kal), a. Per- 
taining to sailors, ships, or navi- 
gation ; marine, naval. 

*Nau-ti-lus (naw'tiMs), n. A 
shell-fish furnished with some- 
thing analogous to oars and a sail. 

Nau'til^i, \ j 

*Nau'tii/us-es, J n '$ lm 

Na-val (na'val), a. Consisting 
of ships ; belonging to ships ; 
marine. 

Nave, n. The centre or middle 
part of a wheel, or of a church. 

Na-vel (naVl), n. The middle 
point of the abdomen. 

Na-vic-u-lar (na-vlk'u^lar), a. 
Relating to ships or boats. 

Nav-i-ga-ble (nav'e x ga-bl), a. 
Capable of being passed by ships 
or boats. [57-13.] 

Nav-i-ga-ble-ness (nav'e^ga-bl- 
Ws), n. State of being navigable. 

Nav-i-gate (navigate), v. i. To 
sail ; to pass by water : — v. t., to 
sail on water ; to steer a vessel. 

NavVga-ting, p. prs. 

Nav-i-ga-tion ( v nav-e-ga'shun), n. 
The act or art of managing ships. 

*Nav-i-ga-tor (nav'e N ga-tur), n. 
A sailor, a seaman. 

Na-vy (na've), n. An assembly 
of ships ; a fleet ; ships of war. 

N a' vies, n. pi. 

*Na-wab (na'wab), n. In India, a 
prince : — formerly written nabob, 



Nay (na), ad. No ; an adverb of 
negation; not only so; but 
more : — n., denial, refusal. 

Nays (naze), n. pi. Those who vote 
in the negative ; noes. 

Naz-a-rene ( x naz-a-reen'), n. A 
native of Nazareth ; a Christian. 

Naz-a-rite (naz'aVlte), n. A Jew 
bound by a vow to great devo- 
tion and purity of life. 

Neal (n£el), v. t. To temper by a 
gradual heat; to anneal. 

*Neap (neep), a. Low: — n., the 
tongue of a cart. 

Near (ne£r),ae?. Almost; at hand: — ■ 
a. [nearer — nearest (in place) 
or next (in order)], not distant; 
close ; intimate ; next to : — op- 
posed to the adjective off : — 
v. t., to approach ; to come near 
to : — v. %., to draw near. 

Near-ly (neer'le), ad. At no great 
distance, closely ; almost. 

Near-ness (neer'nes), n. Clsse- 
ness ; alliance of blood or affec- 
tion ; tendency to avarice. 

Near-Sight-ed (neer-st'ted), «. 
Seeing but a short distance. 

Neat (neet), a. Elegant ; clean ; 
nice : — n., cattle, oxen. 

Neat-herd (neet'herd), n. A 
keeper of cattle. 

Neat-ly (neet'le), ad. Elegantly. 

Neat-ness (neet'nes), n. Spruce- 
ness, cleanliness, niceness. 

Neb, n. The beak, the bill; the 
point of any thing. 

Neb-u-la (neb'u v la), n. A cloudy 
appearance; a dark spot; a film; 
a cluster of stars resembling a 
cloud. 

Neb'u x l^], n. pi. 

Neb-u-lar (nebular), a. Pertain- 
ing to nebulae. 

*Neb-u-los-i-ty fneb-n-^s'seHe), 
n. State of being nebulous. 

*NEB-u-LOus(neb'u x lus),a. Cloudy, 
misty, nebular. 

*Ne-ces-sa-ries (nes'seVsa-reez), 
n. pi. Things needful. 



NEC 



NEG 



nSr, n&t — tube, tub, bull — Ml — p6und — thin, this 



KE1 



Ne-ces-sa-ri-ly (nes'seVsa-re v le), 
ad. Indispensably ; inevitably. 

Ne-ces-sa-ry (neVseVsa-re), a. 
Needful, indispensably requisite 
(ap. p. — to, for) : — n., something 
indispensable. 

Ne'ces^sa-ries, n. pi. 

*NE-CES-si-TA-Ri-AN(ne v s£s-s£-ta' 
r£'an), n. An advocate of the 
doctrine of necessity. 

Ne-ces-si-tate (ne-sds'seHate),v. t. 
To make necessary ; to compel. 

Ne-ces'si v ta-ting, p. prs. 

*Ne-ces-si-tous (n£-seVseHus), a. 
Pressed with poverty, needy. 

Ne-ces-si-tous-ness (ne-ses'se- 
Hus-n£s), n. Need, want. 

NE-CES-si-TY(ne-ses'se v t£), n. Com- 
pulsion, fatality; want, poverty, 
need,- exigency. [27-2.] [191-5.] 

*Ne-ces'si v ties, n. pi. 

Neck (n£k), n. That part of a 
body which connects the head to 
the trunk ; an isthmus. 

Neck-cloth (n^k'kl&^A or nek'- 
klaw^), n. A neckerchief. 

Neck-er-chief (n£k'k£rHshif), n. 
That which men wear around 
the neck. 

Neck-lAce (neVlase), n. An or- 
nament worn around the neck 
by women. 

Nec-ro-log-i-cal ( v n£k-r6-l&j'e- 
v kal), a. Relating to necrology. 

*Nec-rol-o-gy (nek-r61'd x je), n. 
A register of deceased persons. 

Nec-rolVgies, n. pi. 

Nec-ro-man-cer (nek'r6 N man-sur), 
n. An enchanter, a conjurer. 

**Nec-ro-man-cy (nek'r6 v man-se), 
n. Enchantment, conjuration. 

Nec-ro-man-tic ^nek-rd-man'tlk), 
a. Pertaining to necromancy. 

Nec-rop-o-lis (nek-r6p'6 x lis), n. 
A city of the dead. 

Ne-cro-sis (ne-kr6'sis), n. The 
mortification of the bones. 

*Nec-tar (n&k'tur), n. The sup- 
posed drink of the heathen gods; 
any delicious beverage. 



Nec-ta-re-al (n£k-ta're x al), ~) 

Nec-ta-re-an (nek-ta/re x an), > a. 

Nec-ta-re-ous (nek-ta'reHis), J 
Resembling nectar. 

Nec-ta-ri-al (n§k-ta're v al), a. Re- 
lating to the nectary of a plant. 

*Nec-tar-ine (nek'teVin), n. A 
fruit of the peach kind. 

*NEC-TAR-ous(nek'tar x us),a. Sweet 
as nectar. 

Nec-ta-ry (nek'taVe), n. The 
organ of a flower which secretes 
the honey. 

Nec'ta^ries, n. pi. 

Need, n. Exigency, necessity ; 
want (ap. p. — of): — v. L, to re 
quire; to want; to lack: — v. i. 
to be in want ; to be wanted. 

Need-ful (need'Ml), a. Indispen- 
sably requisite, necessary. 

Need-ful-ly (need'lurie), ad, 
Necessarily. 

Need-i-ly (need'e^Ie), ad. In want. 

Need-i-ness (need'eWs), n. Want. 

Nee-dle (nee'dl), n. A small 
instrument for sewing ; the sm 
steel bar in the mariner's com- 
pass: — v. t., to form crystals in 
the shape of needles : — v. i., to 
be formed into crystals like 
needles. 

Nee'dling, p. prs. 

Need-less (need'les), a. Unneces- 
sary, not requisite. 

Need-less-ly (need'leVle), ad. 
Unnecessarily, without necessity. 

Nee-dle-Work (nee'dlVurk), n. 
The business of a seamstress; 
embroidery by the needle. 

Needs (n£edz), ad. Necessarily. 

Need-y (need'e), a. [needier — 
neediest.] Poor, necessitous. 

*Ne'er (nare), ad. A contraction 

of NEVER. 

*Ne-fa-ri-ous (ne-fa're^us), a. 
Wicked, abominable, vile. 

Ne-fa-ri-ous-ly (ne-fa're y us-le), 
ad. Abominably, wickedly. 

Ne-ga-tion (ne-ga'shun), n. De- 
nial: Opposed tO AFFIRMATION. 

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Neg-a-tive (neg'a'tlv), a. Deny- 
ing : — n., a proposition, or a word, 
which denies; receiving elec- 
tricity, as a negative pole; below 
the electric equilibrium, as nega- 
tive electricity or substances; 
subtractive, as a negative quan- 
tity : — opposed to affirmative, 
additive, and positive : — v. t. f 
to decide against; to reject; to 
refuse. 

Neg'a x tiv-ing, p. prs. 

Neg-a-tive-ly (neg'aHiv-le), ad. 
With denial. 

Neg-lect (neg-l^kt'), v. t. To 
omit by carelessness ; to disre- 
gard; to slight: — n., inattention. 

NEG-LECT-FUL(neg-l£kt'ful),a.Dis- 
regarding, heedless, (ap.p. — of.) 

*Neg-li-gence (neg'lej^nse), n. 
Inattention. [252-18.] 

Neg-li-gent (n£g'le x jent), a. In- 
attentive, heedless, careless. 

Ne-go-ti-a-bil-i-ty (ne v g6-she-a- 
bil'leHe), n. The quality of being 
negotiable. 

*Ne-go-ti-a-ble (ne-g6'she v a-bl), 
a. Capable of being negotiated. 

Ne-go-ti-ate (n£-gd'she v ate), v. i. 
To have intercourse of business; 
to traffic ; to treat : — v. t., to con- 
clude by treaty or agreement. 
(ap. p. — with.) 

Ne-go'ti n a-ting, p. prs. 

NE-GO-Ti-A-TiON(ne x g6-she-a'shun) 
rc. Treaty of business, f 

*Ne-go-ti-a-tor (ne-g6'she v a-tur), 
n. One employed to negotiate. 

Ne-gress (ne'gres), n. A female 
of the African race. 

Ne'gress^es, n. pi. 

Ne-gro (ne'gr6), n. One of the 
black race of Africa. 

-Ne-groes (ne'gr6ze), n. pi. 

Ne-gus (ne'gus), n. A mixture of. 
wine, water, sugar, &c. 

Neigh (na), v. i. To utter the 
voice of a horse: — n., the voice 
of a horse. 

Neigh-ed (nade), p. prf. 
Ml 



NER 



NET 
Fate, far, fall, fat — me, met — pine, pin — n&, move, 



NEW 



Neigh-bor (na'btir), n. One who|NERVE-LESS (nerv'les), a. With 



lives near to another [67-8] : — 
v. t., to live near; to adjoin. 

Neigii-bor-hood (na'bnr v hud), n. 
Place adjoining, vicinity. 

*Neigh-bor-ly (na'bur'le), a. Be- 
coming a neighbor; kind, civil. 

*Nei-ther (ne'THur or ni'THur), a. 
andjpro. Not either ; no one : — 
con. d., nor. {cor. c. — nor.) 

Nem-o-ral (nem'6Yal), a. Per- 
taining to a grove. 

Ne-o-log-i-cal ( x ne-6-l6j r ^ v kal), a. 
Relating to neology. 

Ne-ol-o-gist (ne-61'6 N jlst), "I 

*Ne-o-lo-gi-an ( N ne-6-16'je'an), j 
n. An introducer of new forms 
and doctrines. 

*Ne-ol-o-gize (ne-oWjize), v. t. 
To introduce neology. 

Ne-ol'o x gi-zing, p. pre. 

Ne-ol-o-gy (ne-61'6 v je), ». A 
system of new words or doc- 
trines ; rationalism. 

Ne-olVgies, n. pi. 

*Ne-o-phyte (nl'6 N fite), n. A new 
convert ; a beginner. 

*Ne-o-ter-ic ( v ne-6-te¥ik), a. Of 
recent origin, modern, novel. 

*Ne-pen-the (ne-pen'^e), n. A 
drug that drives away pain. 

*Neph-ew (nev'vu. or nef'fu), n. 
The son of a brother or sister. 

*Nep-o-tism (nep'6 x tlzm), n. Fond- 
ness for nephews. 

Nep-tune (nep'tune), n. In My- 
thology, the god of the sea. 

Nep-tu-ni-an (nep-tu'ne v an), a. 
Pertaining to the ocean: — n., 
one who holds that the form and 
structure of the earth were regu- 
lated by the agency of water. 

Ne-re-id (ne'reld), n. In Mythol- 
ogy, a sea-nymph. 

Nerve (nerv), n. An organ of 
sensation and motion in ani- 
mals; strength; energy; cour- 
age : — v. t., to give vigor to ; 
to strengthen. 

Ner'ving, p. pra 
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out strength. 
Ner-vine (nerMn), n. A medicine 

for nervous affections, 
Ner-vous (ner'vus), a. Having 

weak nerves ; easily agitated ; 

strong, vigorous. 
Ner-vous-ly (ner'vus N le), ad. With 

strength or force. 
Ner-vous-ness (ner'vusWs), n. 

Vigor, strength. [355-13.] 
"*Nes-cience (nesh'e^ense), n. The 

state of not knowing, ignorance. 
Nest, n. A bed formed by a bird 

for incubation ; an abode. 
Nest-egg (nest'eg), n. An egg 

left in the nest. 
Nes-tle (nes'sl), v. i. To lie close 

and snug; to fidget: — v. t., to 

cherish ; to house. 
*Nes-tling (neV sling), p. prs. 
*Nest-ling (nest'llng), n. A bird 

taken from a nest: — a., newly 

hatched. 
Net, n. A texture woven with 

large meshes; a snare: — v. t., to 

make network; to knot. 
Net'ting, p. prs. 
Net'ted, p. prf. 

*Net, ) a. Clear of charges and 
Nett, j deductions : — v. t., to pro- 
duce a clear profit of. 
Net'ting, p. prs. 
Net'ted, p.prf. 
Neth-er (neTH'ur), a. com. Not 

upper, lower; infernal. 

Nether is of the com- 
parative degree; the positive 
of nether occurs only in com- 
position, as in beneath. It is 
used only in implied compari- 
son, as in the nether part ; but 
we never say one part is nether 
than another." Webster. 

NETH-ER-M0ST(neTH'ur v m6st)a.sw£). 

Lowest. 
Net-tle (net'tl), n. A stinging 

herb : — v. t., to sting ; to irritate, 

vex, or provoke. 
Net'tling, p. prs. 



Net-tle-Rash (net'tlVasb), n. 
An eruptive disease. 

Net'tle-\Rash-es, n. pi. 

Net-work (net'wurk), n. Any 
thing resembling the work of 
a net. 

*Neu-ral-gi-a (nu-ral'je x a), j 

Neu-ral-gy (nu-raKje), j n ' 

An acute and obstinate disease 
of the nerves. 

Neu-ral'gi\e, j , 

Neu-ral'gies, J n ' & ' 

Neu-ral-gic (nu-ral'jlk), a. Be- 
longing to neuralgia. 

Neu-rol-o-gy (nu-r61'6'je), n. 
The descriptive anatomy of the 
nerves. 

*Neu-ter (niVtur), a. Indifferent, 
not engaged on either side; in 
Grammar, applied to nouns or 
pronouns not masculine or femi- 
nine ; applied to verbs not ac- 
tive : — n., one indifferent and 
unengaged. 

Neu-tral (nu'tral), a. Indiffer- 
ent, not engaged on either side ; 
neither good nor bad; in Chem- 
istry, applied to salts neither 
characterized as acids or bases : 
— n., one who does not act or 
engage on either side. 

*Neu-tral-i-ty (nu-tral'le^te), n. 
A state of being neutral; in- 
difference. 

Neu-tral-i-za-tion fnii-tral-e- 
za'shun), n. The act of neu- 
tralizing. 

Neu-tral-ize (nu'tral A ize), v. t. To 
render neutral or indifferent. 

Neu'tral x i-zing, p. prs. 

Neu-tral-iz-er (nu'trariz-ur), n. 
That which neutralizes. 

Neu-tral-ly (nu'trarie), ad. On 
neither side, indifferently. 

Nev-er (nev'iir), ad. At no time. 

Nev-er-the-less ( v nev-ur-THe- 
les'), ad. Notwithstanding that, 
however. 

New (nu), a. Fresh ; modern ; 
recent: renovated. 



NIC 



NIG 

nor, n6t— tube, tub, Mil— 611- 



-pMnd — thin, this. 



NIK 



* New-el (nu'll), n. The column INi-ce-ty (ni'seHe), n. Minute ac- 

round which a staircase is carried, j curacy; fastidiousness. [243-15.J 
New-Fan-gled (nu-fang'gld), a. *Ni'ce*ties, ». pL Dainties. 

Novel, new-fashioned. *Niche (nitsh), n. A hollow in 

*NEW-FASH-iON-ED(nu-f&sh'und), which a statue may be placed. 

a. Recently come into fashion. Nick (nlk), n. Exact point of 
*New-ish (nulsh), a. Somewhat | time; a notch: — v. L, to hit; to 

new. touch luckily ; to cut in nicks. 

New-ly (nu'le), ac?. Freshly, lately. Nick-el (nlk'kl), n. A whitish, 
New-mod-el (nu-ni6d'el), v. t. To malleable, magnetic metal. 



.}" 



prs. 



model anew, 
New-mod 'el x ing, 
*Xew-mod'el x ling 
New-mod'el-ed, } 
*Xew-mod'ell-ed, j P' P r S' 
New-ness (nu'nes), n. Freshness, 

novelty, recent change. 
News (nuze), n. sing. and^Z. Fresh 

account of any thing, tidings. 
*Xews-pa-per (nuze'pajnir), n. A 

paper to circulate news. 
New-Style. See under style. 
*Newt (nute), n. A small lizard ; 

an eft. 
*New-year , s-Gift (nu'yeerz- 

N gift), n. A present made on the 

first day of the year. 
Next (nekst), a. [sup. of near and 

nigh.] Nearest in place, time, 

rank, or order: — ad., at the near- 
est time or place. 
NiB, it. The bill or beak of a bird j 

the point of a pen; neb. 
Nib-ble (nlb'bl), v, t. To bite by 

little at a time ; to eat slowly : — 

v. i., to bite at; to find fault 

with; to carp at: — n., a little 

bite. 
*Nib'bling, p. prs. 
Nib-bler (nlb'blur), n. One that 

nibbles. 
Nice (nise), a. Accurate ; exact ; 

delicate, refined. 
Nice-ly (nlse'le), ad. Accurately, 

precisely : minutely ; delicately. 
Ni-cene (ni-seen'), a. Relating 

to Nice (Asia Minor), where the 

NiceneCreed was formed, A.D. 325. 
Nice-ness (nlse'nes), n. Minute 

exactness, accuracy. 



Nick-nack. See knicknack. 
Nick-name (nlk'name), n. A name 

given in contempt : — v. t., to call 

by an opprobrious name. 
Nick'na v mixg, p. P rs - 
-Ni-co-tian (ne-k&'shan), a. Re- 
lating to tobacco. 
Nic-tate (nik'tate), v. i. To wink. 
Nic'taVing, p. _prs. 
Nic-ta-tion (nik-ta'shun), ». The 

act of winking. 
*Nid-i-fi-ca-tion (^ntd-e-fe-ka'- 

shun), n. Act of building nests. 
Nid-u-la-tion ( N nld-ju-14'shun), n. 

Time of remaining in the nest. 
Ni-dus (nl'dils), n. A nest, as of 

birds, &c. 
*Niece (neese), n. The daughter 

of a brother or sister. 
Nig-gard (nlg'gurd), n. A miser; 

a stingy person: — a., avaricious, 

sordid.f 
*Nig-gard-li-ness (nlg'gurd^e 

nes), n. Avarice, sordid parsi 

mony, meanness. 
Nig-gard-ly (nig'gurd v le), a. Ava 

ricious, sordidly parsimonious. 
Nigh (nl), a. [nigher — nighest 

or next.] Not distant, near, 

close (ap.p. — to understood): — ad. 

not at a great distance; almost. 
Nigh-ly (ni'le), ad. Nearly, nigh. 
*Nigh-ness (nl'nes), n. Nearness. 
Night (nite), n. The time of dark- 
ness; the evening ; obscurity. 
Night-cap (nite'kap), n. A cap 

worn in bed, or in undress. 
Night-dress (nite'dres), n. The 

dress worn at night. 
|Night'dress x es, n. pL 



Night-fall (nite'fal), n. The close 

of day. 
Night-gown (nite'g5un), n. A 

loose gown used for an undress. 
*Night-in-gale (nite'in N gale), n. 

A small bird that sings in the 

night. 
Night-ly (nite'le), a. Done by 

night: — ad., every night; by 

night. 
Night-mare (nlte'mare), n. A 

sensation of oppression during 

sleep; incubus. 
Night-shade (nite'shade), n. A 

plant. 
Night-watch (nlte'wotsh), n. A 

period of the night ; a guard at 

night. 
Night'watch v es, n. pi. 
-Ni-gres-cent (ni-gres'sent), a. 

Growing black. 
Ni-hil-ism (ni'hirizm), ) 

*Ni-hil-i-ty (nl-hil'leHe), j n ' 

Nothingness, nonexistence. 
Nim-ble (niui'bl), a. Quick, ac- 
tive, brisk ; ^moving with ease. 
Nim-ble-ness (nim'brnes), n. Ac- 
tivity, quickness, swiftness. 
Nim-bly (nlm'ble), ad. Quickly, 

speedily, with brisk motion. 
Nim-bus (nlm'bus), n. A rain- 
cloud; in Painting, a circle of 

rays round the head of a saint. 
NIne, a. or n. One and eight ; 9. 
Nine-fold (nlne'f61dj, a. Nine 

times repeated. 
Nine-pence (nlne'pens), n. A 

small silver coin, worth 12 cents. 
Nine-pins (nine'pinz), n. pi. A 

play in which nine pieces of wood 

are set up to be thrown down by 

a bowl ; tenpins. 
Nine-teen (nine'teen), a. or n. 

Nine and ten; 19. 
Nine-teenth (nlne'teen^), a. The 

ordinal of nineteen; noting the 

number nineteen. 
*Nine-ti-eth (nlne'te'eJA), a. The 

ordinal of ninety; noting the 

number ninety. 

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NOB 



NOD 
Fite, fir, fill, fit — me, met — pine, pin — n6, move, 



NOM 



Nine-ty (nine'te), a. or n. Nine 

times ten; 90. 
Nin-ny (nin'ne), n. A simpleton. 
*Nin'nies, n. pi. 
Ninth {ninth), a. The ordinal of 

nine; noting the number nine. 
Ninth-ly (nln^/Vle), ad. In the 

ninth place. 
NIp, v. t. To pinch; to bite; to 

blast ; to vex : — »., a pinch with 

the nails or teeth ; a blast. 
Nip'ping, p. prs. 
*Nip'ped, p. prf. 
Nip-pers (nip'purz), n. pi. Small 

pincers. 
Nip-ping-ly (nip'plng x le), ad. 

Bitterly, bitingly. 
Nip-ple (nip'pl), n. The outlet of 

a breast or what resembles it. 
*Ni-san (ni'san), n. A Jewish 

month, answering to the end of 

March and beginning of April. 
Nit, n. The egg of a louse or 

other small insect. 
Ni-trate (ni'trit or nl' trite), n. A 

salt formed by nitric acid and a 

chemical base. 
Ni-ter ) , ,,, , x f Saltpetre ; 

*Ni-tre j (Dl t4r) ' "• i amine- 
ral salt; nitrate of potash. 

Ni-tric (nl'trik), a. Relating to, 
or containing, nitre. 

Nit-ri-fi-ca-tion ( N nit-re-fe-ki'- 
shun), n. The act of nitrifying. 

Ni-tri-fy (nl'tre x fl), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 
nitrifies.] To convert into nitre. 

Ni'tri v fi-ed, p. prf. 

Ni-tro-gen (nl'tro^jen), n. A 
colorless, tasteless, and inodor- 
ous gas, which constitutes four- 
fifths of atmospheric air. 

Ni-TROUs(ni'trus) ) a.Impregnated 

Ni-try (nl'tre), J with nitre. 

Nit-ty (nit'te), a. [nittier — 
nittiest.] Abounding with nits. 

N6, ad. The word of refusal; nay: 
— a., not any, none. 

*No-bil-i-tate (n6-biVleHate), v. t. 
To make noble ; to ennoble. 

No-bii/i n ta-ting, p. pre. 
34A 



No-bil-i-ty (no-bil'leHe), n. An- 
tiquity of family joined with dis- 
tinction; persons of high rank; 
dignity, grandeur. [128-34.] 

*No-bil/i n ties, n. pi. 

No-ble (no'bl), a. Of an ancient 
and distinguished family ; great, 
illustrious, exalted; magnificent; 
liberal:—??., one of high rank 
or great dignity ; an old English 
gold coin. 

No-ble-man (n&'bPman), n. A man 
of rank ; one who is ennobled. 

No'ble v men, n. pi. 

No-ble-ness (n6'bl x n^s), n. Great- 
ness, dignity, high rank. 

No-bless j (nd-bles'), n. No- 

*No-blesse J bility. 

No-bly (n6'ble), ad. Illustriously, 
with dignity; in a noble manner. 

No-bod-y (n6'b6d\le), n. No one; 
a person of little consequence. 

No'bod n ies, n. pi. 

*No-cent (no'sent), a. Guilty ; 
hurtful. 

Noc-tam-bu-la-tion (n6kHim-bu- 
li'shun), n. A walking in sleep. 

Noc-TAM-BU-LiST(n6k-tim'bu N list), 
n. One who walks in sleep. 

*Noc-tiv-a-gant (n6k-tiv'i x gint), 
a. Wandering in the night. 

Noc-turn (n6k'turn), n. Devo- 
tional service by night. 

Noc-tur-nal (n6k-tur'nil), a. 
Nightly. 

N6d, v. i. To decline the head 
with a quick motion; to pay a 
slight bow; to be drowsy : — v. t., 
to bend or bow; to signal or 
signify by a nod: — n., a quick 
declination; a slight obeisance; 
a command ; assent. 

Nod'ding, p. prs. 

Nod'ded, p. prf. 

Nod-dle (nod/dl), n. The head (in 
contempt). 

Nod-dy (n6d'de), n. A simpleton. 

Nod'dies, n. pi. 

N6de, n. A knot; a swelling. 

*No-dose (n6-d6se'), a. Nodous. 



*No-dous (no'dus), a. Full of 
knots; having swelled joints. 

Nod-u-lar (nod'ju'lir), a. In the 
form of a knob or small lump. 

Nod-ule (nod'jule), n. A small 
lump or knot. 

Noes (ndze), n. pi. Those who 
vote in the negative; nays. 

*Nog-gin (n6g'gln), n. A mug. 

Noise (ndlze), n. Any kind of 
sound ; outcry ; occasion of talk : 
— v. L, to spread by rumor or 
report : — v. i., to sound loud. 

*Nois'ing, p. prs. 

Noise-less (nSize'les), a. Without 
sound, making no noise. 

*"Noi-si-ness (n6i'ze N nes), n. Loud- 
ness; state of being noisy. 

*Noi-some (n6i'sum), a. Noxious, 
injurious to health, mischievous. 

Noi-some-ly (ndi'sum v le), ad. 
Offensively. 

Noi-some-ness (n6i'sum x nes), n. 
Offensiveness, aptness to disgust. 

Noi-sy (n6Fze), a. [noisier — 
noisiest.] Sounding loud, ma- 
king a noise; clamorous. 

*No-mad ) (n6'mid or n&m'id), n. 

No-made ) One who leads a wan- 
dering life. 

*No-mad-ic (n6-mad'ik), a. Wan- 
dering, pastoral. 

*Nom-en-cla-tor ( v n6m-en-kli'- 
tur), n. One who gives names 
to things. [202.] 

*Nom-en-cla-ture ('nSm-en-kli'- 
tshure or v n&m-en-kli'tshur), n. 
A vocabulary, a dictionary ; the 
terms of an art or science. 

Nom-i-nal (nominal), a. Refer- 
ring to names; not real; exist- 
ing in name only. 

Nom-i-nal-ly (n6m'e x nil-l^), ad. » 
By name only. 

Nom-i-nate (nominate), v. t. To 
mention by name ; to appoint by 
name; to name for election. 

Nom'i v na-ting, p. prs. 

Nom-i-na-tion ( x n6m-e-ni'shdn), n. 
The act or power of nominating. 



NON 



NOH 

nor, n&t— tube, tub, bull— 611- 



-p6und — thin, THis. 



NOR 



Nom-i-na-tive (n6m'e x na-tiv), n, 
In Grammar, the case that des- 
ignates the name: — a., noting 
ths first case in grammar. 

Nom-i-na-tor (n&m'e v na-tur), n. 
One who nominates. 

Nom-i-nee ( x n6m-^-nee'), n. One 
who is nominated to an office. 

Non-age (n6n'ije), n. Minority. 

*Non-a-ge-na-ri-an ( v n6n-a-je- 
na're x an), n. One ninety years old 

Non-at-tend-ance ( v n6n-at-tend'- 
anse), n. Failure in attendance. 

*Nonce (n6nse), n. Occasion. 

*NoN-CHA-LANCE( x n6n-sh&-lanse r ), 
n. Indifference. 

*NoN-coM-MiT-TAL( x n&n-k6m-mlt'- 
tal), a. Unwilling to pledge. 

*Non-con-cur-rence ( x n6n-k6n- 
kur^nse), n. Refusal to concur. 

Non-con-duct-or f n&n-kon-dukt'- 
ur), n. A substance that does 
not transmit another. 

NoN-coN-FORM-iST( v n6n-k6n-fdrm / - 
1st), n. One who does not con- 
form to the established religion. 

Non-con-form-i-ty ( v n6n-k&n- 
form'eHe), n. Refusal of com- 
pliance; recusancy. 

v Non-con-form'i v ties, n, pi. 

*Non-de-script (n6n'de N skript), n. 
An object not yet described: — a., 
not yet described. 

None (nun or n6ne), a. Not one, 
not any. 

^gUt* None is used in both num- 
bers. It never stands before 
a noun, and is used only when 
the noun is omitted. 

Non-en-ti-ty (n6n-eVteHe), n. A 
thing not existing, nonexistence. 

*Non-en'ti x ties, n. pi. 

Nones (ndnz), n. pi. In the an- 
cient Roman Calendar, the sev- 
enth day of March, May, July, 
and October, and the fifth day 
of other months. 
J!^- The nones were so called 
because nine days elapsed from 
nones to ides inclusive. 



Non-Es-sen-tial ( x n6n-es-s£n'- 
shal), n. A thing not necessary, 

*None-such (nun'sutsh), n. That 
which has no equal. 

Non-Ex-ist-ence ( v n&n-eg-zisf- 
£nse), n. Absence of existence. 

Non-il-lion (n&n-il'yun), a. or n. 
By the French or American meth- 
od of numeration, a number ex- 
pressed by a unit in the thirty- 
first place ; by the English method, 
a unit in the fifty-fifth place. 

Non-ju-ring (ndn-ju'ring), a. Re- 
fusing to swear allegiance. 

**"Non-ju-ror (n6n-ju'rur), n. One 
who refuses to swear allegiance. 

NoN-ME-TAL-Lic( > n6n-me-tal'lik), 
a. Not consisting of metal. 

NoN-NAT-u-RAL(n6n-natsh'uVal), 
n. That which only by accident 
or abuse becomes the cause of 
disease; as, air, meat, sleep. 

NoN-OB-SERV-ANCE( v n6n-&b-zerv'- 
anse), n. A failure to observe. 

*Non-pa-reil ( v n6n-pa-rel'), n. 
Unequalled excellence; a kind 
of apple; a kind of printing- 
type : — a., having no equal. 

Non-pay-ment (nSn-pa'ment), n. 
Neglect of payment. 

Non-plus (n6n , plus), v. t. To 
puzzle; to confound; to embar- 
rass : — n., puzzle, inability to 
say or do more. 

Non'plus n es, I n. pi. and prs. 

*Non'plus'ses, J t. 3. 

Non'plus x ing, ] 

*NON'PLUS N SING, J $ ' P™ 

Non'plus-ed, 1 ,/. 

iJ NON'PLUSS-ED, J P % P V J' 

Non-Res-i-dence (n6n-rez'e- 
v dense), n. Failure of residence. 
NoN-RES-i-DENT(n6n-reYeMent), 
n. One who does not live at a 
certain place ; an absentee : — a., 
not residing at a certain place. 

Non-Re-sist-ance ( x n&n-re-zlst'- 
anse), n. Passive obedience. 

*Non-Re-sist-ant ( A non-re-zist'- 
ant), a. Not resisting. 



Non-sense (n6n'sense), n. Un- 
meaning language; trifles; ab- 
surd thought. 

*Non-sen-si-cal (^n-sen'se^kai), 
a. Unmeaning, foolish. 

Non-sen-si-cal-ly (non-sen'se- 
v kal-le), ad. Without meaning. 

*Non-suit (nSn'sute), v. t. To 
deprive of the benefit of a legal 
process : — n., renunciation of a 
suit at law. 

Noo-dle (n&6'dl), n. A simpleton. 

Nook (n66k or nuk), n. A corner; 
a narrow place. 

N66n, n. The middle of the day ; 
twelve o'elock.midday; midnight. 

Noon-day (n66n'da), j n. Mid- 
No on-tide (n66n'tide), J day, time 
of noon : — a., meridional. 

Noon-ing (n6&n'ing), «. Repose 
at noon. 

Noose (n66se or n66ze), n. A run- 
ning knot. 

*NoosE(n&6ze),iU.To tie in a noose. 

Noos'ing, p. prs. 

N6r, con. d. A particle usually 
marking the second or subse- 
quent branch of a negative prop- 
osition ; a word of negation, [cor. 
c. — neither, not, nor.) 

*Nor-mal (nor'mal), a. Accord- 
ing to rule; regular; elementary. 

N6rse, n. The Scandinavian lan- 
guage : — a., Scandinavian. 

North (ndrtfy, n. The point to 
the left of a person who faces 
the rising sun : — opposite to the 
south : — a., being in the north, 
northern : — ad., toward the north. 

North-east (ndr^-eest' or ndrra- 
eest'), n. The point between the 
north and east. 

North-east-er-ly (ndr^-e&st'ur- 
v le or ndrTH-eest ; ur N le), a. To- 
wards the northeast. 

North-east-ern (nflrfA-eest'urn or 
ndrTH-eest'tirn), a. Pertaining 
to the northeast. 

North-er-ly (ndrTH r ur v le), a. Be- 
ing towards the north. 

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NOT 



NOT 

Fife, f^r, fill, fat— me, met- 



-plne, pin — no, mSve, 



NOT 



North-ern (nSrTH'urn), a. Being 
in the north. 

N^rth-ern-er (norTH'urn^ur), n. 
One living in the north. 

North-ing (n6rTH'ing), n. Course 
or distance towards the north. 

ISorth-star (n6r«A-star' or n6rTH- 
star'), n. The pole-star. 

North-ward (ndrM/wurdorndrTH'- 
wiird), ad. Towards the north. 

North-west (n6r^-west'orndrTH- 
west')> n. The point between 
the north and west: — a., being 
in the northwest. 

North-west-er-ly (n6r^-wesf- 
nr v le or ndrTH-west'i\r v le), a. To- 
wards the northwest. 

North-west-ern (ndr£&-west'urn 
or norTH-west'iirn), a. Being 
in the northwest. 

Nose (n6ze), n. The prominence 
on the face, which is the organ 
of scent; scent: — v. t. f to scent; 
to smell. 

No' sing, p. pre. 

*Nose-gay (n6ze'ga), n. A bou- 
quet; a bunch of flowers. 

Nose-less (n6ze'l^s), a. Destitute 
of a nose. 

Nosle. See nozzle. 

No-sol-o-gist (nd-z&Wjlst), n. 
One versed in nosology. 

*No-sol-o-gy (no-zol'o^je), n. A 
classification of diseases. 

No-sol'o x gies, n. pi: 

Nos-tril (n6s'trll), n. The cavity 
of the nose. 

Nos-trum (n6s'trum), n. A quack 
medicine. 

N6t, ad. A particle of negation 
or refusal, (cor. c. — nor.) 

No-ta-ble (n6'ta N bl), a. Remark 
able, observable, worthy of no- 
tice : — n., a person of distinction. 

Not-a-ble (not'a^bl), a. Careful ; 

bustling, industrious, active. 
*No-ta-ble-ness (no'ta N bl-nes), n 

Remarkableness. 
Not-a-ble-ness (n6t'a v bl-ne's), n. 
Industry, appearance of business. 
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*No-ta-bly (n6'ta v ble), ad. Re- 
markably, memorably. 

' 5J NoT-A-BLY(n6t / a x ble)arf.Carefully. 

*No-ta-ri-al (nd-taWal), a. Be- 
longing to a notary. 

No-ta-ry (n6'ta v re), n. An officer 
who attests contracts,protests,&c. 

No'ta v ries, n. pi. 

No-ta-tion (n6-ta'shun), n. The 
act or practice of recording any 
thing by marks ; a marking ; the 
conventional method of repre- 
senting, by symbols, mathemati- 
cal numbers, quantities, and op- 
erations. 
70t* There are two kinds of 

ARITHMETICAL NOTATION nOW 

employed, the Roman and the 
Arabic. According to Roman 
notation, numbers are repre- 
sented by letters. This method 
is now used only for marking 
dates, and for numbering chap- 
ters, rules, sovereigns, &c. ; 
and, except in dates, the nu- 
merals are ordinals ; as, 
Henry IV. (Henry the Fourth). 
According to Arabic notation, 
numbers are represented by 
ten figures or their combina- 
tions, which are cardinals, as 
$3 (three dollars), 6° (six de- 
grees), 2x (two exes) ; except in 
indices, where they are ordi- 
nals ; as, £/~^ (fifth root of 6), 
6 5 (fifth power of six). For 
information of other nota- 
tions, see "Dictionary of 
Mathematics." 
Notch (n&tsh), n. A nick; a hoi 
low cut in any thing: — v. t., to 
cut in small hollows. 
Notch'es, n. pi. and jors. t. 3. 
Note, n. Mark; token; notice; 
reputation ; a character or sound 
in music; a small letter; a com- 
ment; a paper given in confes 
sion of a debt: — v. t., to attend; 
to observe; to set down; to mark. 
No'ting, p. prs. 



Note-book (n6te'buk), n. A book 
for memorandums. 

No'ted, p. prf. : — a., remarkable, 
eminent; known by report. 

Noth-ing (nuth'ing or noM'lng), n. 
Not any thing; a trifling thing : 
— ad., nowise, in no respect; as, 
differeth nothing. 

Noth-ing-ness (ni!uft'ing x nes or 
n6lhf\ng x n^a) t n. Nonexistence; 
a thing of no value. 

No-tice (n6'tis), n. Remark, heed ; 
information ; observation ; a pa- 
per that notifies: — v. t., to heed; 
to observe; to regard. 

No'tic x ing, p. prs. 
No-tice-a-ble (noWa-bl), a. 
Worthy of notice. 

No-ti-fi-ca-tion ( x n6-te-f£-ka'- 
shun), n. The act of giving 
notice ; citation ; notice. 

No-ti-fy (n6'te N fl), v. t. [prs. t. 
3, notifies.] To make known ; 
to publish; to give formal in- 
formation. 

*No'ti n fi-ed, p. prf. 

No-tion (n6'shun), n. Thought, 
sentiment, good opinion, idea. 

No-tion-al (no'shun'al), a. Ideal, 
imaginary, fanciful. 

No-tion-al-ly (n6'shun v al-le), ad. 
In idea, mentally. 

Not Mere-ly (n&t-meer'le), ) 

Not On-ly (n&t-6n'le), j 

complex conjunctive adverb. (?) Not 
barely, not singly, (cor. c. — but 
also; but even.) 

*No-to-ri-e-ty ( x n6-t6-rl'eHe), n. 
Public knowledge or exposure. 

No-to-ri-ous (n6-t6'reus), a. Pub- 
licly known. [220-9.] 

No-to-ri-ous-ly (n6-t6're\is-le), 
ad. Publicly, openly, evidently. 

No-to-ri-ous-ness (nd-t6're v us- 
n£s), n. Notoriety. 

N6tt, n. A quantity of thread. 

Not-with-stand-ing Qr\ht-w\th- 
stand'lng), con. d. Nevertheless ; 
although : — prp., without hin- 
de ranee from ; in spite of. 



NOX 



NUM 
nSr, not — tube, tub, bull — 611 — p6und — thin, this. 



NUM 



Nought, n. See naught. 

N6un, ». /n Grammar, the name 
of any thing. 

Nour-ish (nur'rlsh), v. t. [prs. t. 
3, nourishes.] To increase or 
support by food ; to encourage ; 
to cherish. 

Nour-ish-a-ble (ntir'rish'a-bl), a 
Susceptive of nourishment. 

Nour-ish-er (nuYrlsi^ur), n. The 
person or thing that nourishes. 

Nour-ish-ment (nur'rlsh^nent), n. 
Food, sustenance, nutriment. 

Nov-el (n6v'el), a. New, unusual: 
— n., a fictitious tale. [273-3.] 

Nov-el-ist (n6v'eTist), n. An in- 
novator; a writer of novels. 

Nov-el-ty (n&v'eTte), n. New- 
ness : freshness ; any thing new 
or unusual. [50-39.] 

Nov'el'ties, n. pi. 

No-yem-ber (nd-v£m'bur), n. The 
eleventh month of the year. 
0§t* Among the Romans, No- 
vember was the ninth month; 
hence the name. 

*Nov-en-a-ry (n6v / en v er-re or 
n<Vven x er-re), a. Pertaining to 
the number nine. 

*No-ven-ni-al (n6-ven'ne v al), a. 
Done every ninth year. 

*Nov-ice (n&v'ls), n. One unac- 
quainted with any thing ; a be- 
ginner ; a probationer. 

*No-yi-ti-ate (n6-vlsh'e x ate), n. 
The state of a novice ; the time 
of learning the rudiments. 

Now (n6ii), ad. At this time; at 
the time present: — ;*., present 
moment. 

Now-a-days (ndiiTdaze), ad. In 
the present age. 

No-way (nd'wa), ) ad. In no 

No-ways (n6'waze), / manner. 

No-where (n6'hware), ad. In no 
place. 

No-wise (n6'wlze), ad. In no 
manner or degree. 

Nox-ious (nok'shus), a. Hurtful; 
productive of injury. 



*Nox-ious-ly (nftk'shuVle), ad. 

Hurtfully, perniciously. 
Nox-ious-ness (n&k'shus N nes), n. 

Hurtfulness. 
*No-yau (n6'y6), n. A rich cordial. 
Noz-le ) f A / 1X f A nose- 
*Noz-zle J ( n6z zl >> "• { like ex- 

tremity ; the nose : — sometimes 

written nosle. 
*Nu-bile (nu'bil), a. Marriageable. 
Nu-cle-us (nu'kle v us), n. A kernel, 

any thing about which matter is 

gathered ; the head of a comet. 

*Nu'cle v i, | , 

at / \ Yn.pt. 

Nu'CLE US-ES, ) r 

Nu-da-tion (nu-da/shun), n. Act 

of making bare. 
Nude, a. Bare, naked. 
Nu-di-ty (nu'deHe), n. Naked 

parts ; state of being naked. 
NuWties, n. pi. 
*Nu-gac-i-ty (nu-gas'se v te), n. Fu 

tility, trifling talk. 
*Nu-ga-tor-y (nu'gaHur-r£), a. 

Trifling, futile, of no force. 
*Nug-get (nug'get), n. A lump 

of metal. 
*Nui-sance (nu'sanse), n. Some 

thing noxious or offensive. 
Null, v. t. To annul; to annihil 

ate : — a., void, of no force. 
Nul-li-fi-ca-tion ( x nul-le-fe-ka r - 

shun), n. The act of nullifying, 

or making void. 
Nul-li-fi-er (nul'le^fl-ur), n. One 

who maintains the right to nul- 
lify ; one who nullifies. 
Nul-li-fy (nul'leYi), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 

nullifies.] To annul, make void. 
Nul'li n fi-ed, p. prf. 
Nul-li-ty (nul'leHe), n. Want of 

force or efficacy; nothingness; 

any thing null. 

i$ NUL'LI V TIES, n. pi. 

Numb (mini), a. Torpid, motion- 
less ; destitute of sensation : — 
v. t., to make torpid; to deaden. 

*Numb-er (num'mur), a. com. 

Numb-est (num / me : st), a. sup. 

Numb-ing (nuui'ming), p. prs. 



-Numb-ed (numd), p. prf. 
*Num-ber (num'biir), v. t. To 
count; to enumerate ; to reckon : 
— »., a unit, or an assemblage of 
units ; many, more than one ; 
multitude; in Grammar, distinc- 
tion of unity and plurality. f 
*Num-ber-less (nuin'burHes), a. 

Innumerable. 
Num-bers (niim'burz), n. pi. The 
fourth book in the Bible; har- 
mony, poetry. 
*Numb-ness (num'nes), n. Stupe- 
faction, torpor. 
*Nu-mer-a-ble (nu'ineVa-bl), a. 

Capable of being numbered. 
Nu-mer-al (nu'meYal), a. Rela- 
ting to number; numerical: — «., 
a character used to express a num- 
ber; as, 4 (four), IV. (fourth.) 
Nu-mer-al-ly (nu'meVal-le), ad. 

According to number. 
*Nu-mer-a-ry (nu'meVa-re), a. 

Belonging to a certain number. 
Nu-mer-ate (nu'meVate), v. t. or 
v. i. To reckon ; to enumerate. 
Nu'mer^a-ting, p. prs. 
Nu-MER-A-TioN( x nu-mer-a , shun),n. 
The art of numbering ; a rule of 
arithmetic ; a numbering. 
^^^ There are two methods of 
numeration, the French and 
the English. By the first, 
which is in use in the United 
States and on the continent of 
Europe, numbers are divided 
into periods of three places 
each ; by the second, which is 
in use in Great Britain and its 
dependencies, into periods of 
six places each. In both, each 
period is known by a distinc- 
tive name, but the names of 
the places of the first period 
are repeated in every other ; so 
that the place of units of thou- 
sands is the first repeating point 
in the French, and the place of 
units of millions the first in the 
English, method. 

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NUP 



NUT 
Fate, far, fall, fat — me, met — pine, pin — n&, move, 



NYM 



*Nu-mer-a-tor (nu'meVa-t&r), n. 
One who, or that which, num- 
bers ; the number above the line 
in Vulgar Fractions. 

Nu-mer-i-cal (nu-mer'e x kal), a. 
Numeral, denoting number, con- 
sisting of number. 

Ku-MER-i-CAL-LY(nu-mer'e^kal-le), 
ad. With respect to number. 

Nu-mer-ous (nu'mer N us),a. Con- 
taining, or consisting of, many 
consisting of poetic numbers 
melodious. 

*Nu-mer-ous-ly (nu'meVus-le), 
ad. In great numbers. 

Nu-mis-mat-ic fnu-mlz-matlk), a. 
Nuinismatical. 

Nu-mis-mat-i-cal ( x nu-miz-mat'e- 
x kal), a. Relating to numismatics. 

*Nu-mis-mat-ics ( N nu-mlz-mat' 
iks), n. pi. The science of coins 
and medals. 

Nu-mis-ma-tist (nu-miz'ma x tist), n. 
One versed in numismatics. 

*Num-ma-ry (num'maVe), ) 

Num-mu-lar (num'mu^lar), J 
Relating to money. 

*Num-skull (num'skul), n, A 
dunce. 

Nun, n. A woman secluded in a 
cloister and devoted to a re 
ligious life. 

*Nun-ci-o (nun'she'6), w. A mes- 
senger ; an ambassador from 
the Pope. 

*Nun-cu-pa-tive (nun-ku'paHlv), 
a. Nuncupatory. 

Nun-cu-pa-tor-y (ntin-ku'paHur- 
re), a. Publicly or solemnly 
declaratory ; verbal ; not written. 

*Nun-di-nal (nun'de v nal), a. Per- 
taining to a fair, or market, or 
to the ninth day. 

Nun-ner-y (nun'ntirVe), n. A 
house for nuns; a convent; an 
abbey; a cloister. 

*Nun'ner n ies, n. pi. 

*Nup-tial (n&p'shal), a. Pertain- 
ing to, or constituting, marriage ; 
done at a wedding. 
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Nup'tials, n. pi. Marriage ; mar- 
riage rites and festivities; wed- 
ding. [286-11.] 

NtfotSE, n. A woman who has the 
care of another's child; one who 
has the care of a sick person :• 
v. t.,to bring up a child; to tend 
the sick; to feed; to cherish; to 
encourage. 

Nur'sing, p. prs. 

Nurse-Pond (mirse'p&nd), n. A 
pond for young fish. 

Nurs-er (nurs'ur), n. One who 
nurses ; a promoter. 

Nur-ser-y (nnr'surVe), n. The 
act or office of nursing; a 
for children ; a place for edu- 
cation; a plantation of young 
trees. 

*Nur'ser n ies, n. pi. 

Nur-ser-y-Man (nur'sur-re^man), 
n. One employed in the cultiva- 
tion of young trees and shrubs ; 
a gardener. 

Nur'ser-y- x Men, n. pi. 

*Nurs-ling (nurs'llng), n. An 
infant ; a fondling. 

Nurs-tle (nurs'sl), v. t. To cher- 
ish ; to nurse ; to nuzzle. 

Nursling, p. prs. 

Nur-ture (ntir'tshur), n. Food, 
diet ; education ; manner of edu- 
cating or training: — v. t., to 
train ; to educate ; to bring up ; 
to nourish. [39-13.] 

Nur'tu v ring, p. prs. 

Nut, n. The fruit of certain trees 
and shrubs; a block of metal 
containing a concave screw : — 
v. %., to gather nuts. 

Nut'ting, p. prs. : — a., nut-gather- 
ing : — «., act of gathering nuts. 

Nut'ted, p. prf. 

Nu-ta-tion (nu-ta'shun), n. A 
kind of vibratory motion ; an 
apparent motion of the earth on 
its axis. 

Nut-brown (nut'br6un), a. Brown 
like a nut which has been long 
kept. 



Nut-crack-ers (nut'krak'kurz), 
n.pl. An instrument to break nuts. 

Nut-gall (nut'gal), n. A hard 
excrescence of the oak. 

Nut-meg (nut'meg), n. A kind of 
spice. 

*NuT-MEG-GED(nut'me : gd),a. Sea- 
soned with nutmeg. 

*Nu-tri-ent (nu'tre^ent), a. Nour- 
ishing, nutritive. 

*Nu-tri-ment (nu'tre^ment), n. 
Food ; aliment ; nourishment ; 
education. [82-14.] f 

Nu-tri-ment-al ( x nu-tre-ment'al), 
a. Having the qualities of food ; 
nourishing, nutritious. 

Nu-tri-tion (nu-trlsh'un), n. The 
process, act, or quality of nour- 
ishing; food. 

*Nu-tri-tious (nu-trish v us), ) 

Nu-tri-tive (nu/tre N tiv), J a * 
Nourishing; promoting growth; 
alimental. 

Nu-tri-ture (nu'tr&Hure), n. The 
power of nourishing. 

Nut-shell (nut'shel), n. The 
hard substance that encloses the 
kernel of a nut. 

Nut'ting. See under nut. 

Nut-Tree (nut'tree), n. A tree 
that bears nuts. 

Nux Vom-i-ca (nux-v6m / e x ka), n. 
A poisonous nut; strychnine. 

Nuz-zle (nuz'zl), v. t. To nestle : 
— v. i., to go with the nose down 
like a hog. 

Nuz'zling, p. prs. 

Nyc-ta-lo-py (nik'ta y 16-pe), n. A 
disease of the eye, in which a 
person sees best at night. 

*Nymph (nimf), n. In Mythology, 
a goddess of the woods, meadows, 
or waters; in Poetry, a young 
woman, a lady. 
Nym-pha (nim'fa), «. A pupa, au- 
relia, or chrysalis of an insect: — 

See CATERPILLAR. 

#Nym'ph^e, n. pi. 
Nymph-like (nimflike), a. Re- 
sembling a nymph. 



OAT 



OBI 
nor, n&t — tube, tub, bull — 611 — pSund — thin, this. 



OBL 



0(6), n. The fifteenth letter and 
the fourth vowel is also a 

mute. The name is written 0, 

the plural of which is Oes. In 

Chemistry, it represents oxygen. 

I.O.O.F. stand for Independent 

Order of Odd Fellows, O.U.A. 

for Order of United Americans, 

and O.S. for Old Style:— see 

under style. 
(6), in. An expression of wish- 
ing, earnestness, or of vocative 

address. 

J^t- In written language, is 
used as a sign of cheerfulness 
or exultation, and oh of de- 
pression or anguish. See oh. 
*Oaf {Me), n. A changeling; an 

idiot. 
Oaf-ish (dfelsh), a. Stupid, dull. 
Oak (6ke), n. A forest-tree. 
Oak-ap-ple (6ke r ap x pl), n. A 

spongy excrescence on the oak. 
Oak-en (6'kn), a. Made of oak. 
Oak-ling (6ke'ling), n. A young 

oak. 
*Oak-um (6'kum), n. Cords un 

twisted; loose hemp. 
Oar (6re), n. An instrument to row 

with : — v. t., to impel by rowing 

— v. i., to row. 
-Oars-man (drz'man), n. One 

who rows. 
Oars 'men, n. pi. 
Oar-y (6r'e), a. Having the form 

or use of oars. 
*0-a-sis (d'a x sis), n, A fertile, 

watered spot in a desert. 
*0'a v ses, n. pi. 
Oast (dst), n. A kiln for drying 

hops, &e. 
Oat (6te), n. A grain : — generally 

used in the plural. 
Oat-en (6'tn), a. Made of oats. 
Oath (bth), n. An affirmation 

made with an appeal to God to 

witness its truth. [330.] 
Oaths (6thz), n, pi. 



Oat-meal (ote'meel), n. The flour 
of oats. 

Ob-duce (&b-duse'), v. t. To draw 
over as a covering. 

*0b-du a cing,^. prs. 

*0b-du-ra-cy (6Vju v ra-se), n. In- 
flexible wickedness ; hardness 
of heart ; impenitence. 

Ob-du-rate (&b'duMt or 6b-du'rit), 
a. Hard of heart ; inflexibly ob- 
stinate ; impenitent. [353-2.] 

*Ob-du-rate-ly (&b'duYit-le or 
6b-du'rit x le), ad. In an obdurate 
manner. 

Ob-du-rate-ness (6b'duMt-nes or 
6b-du'ri tone's), n. Stubbornness, 
inflexibility, impenitence. 

*0-be-di-ence (o-be'de^nse), n. 
Submission to authority. [112-5.] 

0-be-di-ent (o-be'de^ent), a. Sub- 
missive to authority; dutiful. 
(ap. p. — to.) 

0-BE-Di-ENT-LY(6-be'de x ent-le),ad. 
With obedience. 

*0-bei-sance (6-ba/sanse or 6-be r - 
sanse), n. A courtesy ; a bow ; 
an act of reverence. 

*Ob-e-lis-cal ( x 6b-e-lis'kal), a. 
Having the form of an obelisk. 

*0b-e-lisk (obelisk), n. A kind 
of pyramid ; in Printing, a point 
marked thus [ f ]. 

O-bese-ness (o-bese'ne's), ) 

*0-bes-i-ty (6-bes'se'te), J n ' 
Morbid fatness. 

0-bey (6-baO, v. t. To pay sub- 
mission to; to comply with; to 
yield to. 

Ob-fus-ca-tion ( x 6b-fus-ka'shun), 
n. The act of darkening; ob- 
scuration. 

0-bit (6'bit or &b'lt), n. Death, 
decease; funeral solemnity. 

0-bit-u-al (d-bit'u al), a. Relating 
to funeral solemnities; obituary. 

0-bit-u-a-ry (6-bit'u N a-re), n. A 
list of the dead; a notice of one 
dead : — a., relating to a deceased 
person ; obitual. 

0-bit'u n a-ries, n. pi. 
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Ob-ject (ob'jekt), n. That about 
which any power or faculty is 
employed; design; end; final 
purpose. [63-7.] [384-2.] 

Ob-ject (6b-jekt'), v. t. or v. i. To 
oppose in words ; to urge against. 
(ap. p. — to, against.) 

Ob-jec-tion (6b-jek'shun), n. Ad- 
verse argument; fault found; 
opposition. [102-3.] 

Ob-jec-tion-a-ble (6b-jek'shun r a- 
bl), a. Liable to objection. 

Ob-ject-ive (6-b-jekt'lv), a. Be- 
longing to, or contained in, an 
object; external to the mind. 

Ob-ject-ive-ly (6b-j§kt'iv x le), ad. 
In the state or manner of an 
object; by way of objection. 

*Ob-ject-or (6b-j^kt'dr), n. One 
who offers objections. 

Ob-jur-ga-tion ( v 6b-jur-ga'shun), 
n. Reproof, reprehension. 

Ob-late (6b-late'), a. Flattened 
at the poles : — opposed to pro- 
late, which see. 

Ob-la-tion (6b-la'shun), n. An 
offering, a sacrifice. 

Ob-li-gate (6b'le N gate), v. t. To 
bind by contract or duty; to 
oblige. 

Ob'li x ga-ting, p. prs. 

Ob-li-ga-tion ( x Sb-le-ga'shun), n. 
The binding power of any oath 
or contract; favor by which one 
is bound to gratitude; a duty. 
[65-22.] [242-17.] 

*Ob-li-ga-tor-y (6b'le v ga-turYe or 
6b-llg'aHur-re), a. Imposing ob- 
ligation ; binding in law or duty. 

O-blige (o-blije'), v. t. To bind; 
to compel ; to force ; to gratify ; 
to please; to favor. 

*0-bli'ging, p. prs.: — a., civil; 
complaisant; conferring favors. 

*Ob-li-gee ( v 6b-l£-jee')/ n. The 
person bound by a legal contract. 

O-bli-ging-ly (6-bli'jing x le), ad, 
Complaisantly, with civility. 

O-bli-ging-ness (6-bll'jing x nes), n. 
Complaisance, civility. 

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0B3 



Fate, fir, f^ll, fat- 



OBS 
-m&, met — pine, pln- 



-no, m&ve, 



OBT 



Obl-i-gor ( A 6b-le-gdr'), n. One 

who binds himself by contract. 
Ob-lique (6b-llke' or 6b-leek'), a. 

!S T ot direct; not perpendicular; 

Dot honest; noting an angle not 

a right angle. [111-33.] 
*Ob-lique-ly (6b-llke'le or 6b- 

14ek'16), ad. Not directly. 
Ob-lique-ness (6b-llke'nes or 6b- 

le^k'nes), n. Obliquity. 
*Ob-li-qui-ty (6b-llk'kweHe), n. 

State of being oblique, deviation 

from rectitude. 
Ob-lit-er-ate (6b-lit'eVate), v. t. 

To effaee ; to destroy ; to blot 

out. [23-35.] 
Ob-lit'er\a.-ting, p. prs. 
OB-LiT-ER-A-TioN(ob x lit-er-a , shun), 

n. EfiFacement; extinction. 
O-bliv-i-on (d-bhVe x un), n. For- 

getfulness ; a general pardon ; 

amnesty. [59-22.] [199.] 
*0-bliv-i-otjs (6-bliv'e x us), a. In- 
clined to forget; causing forget- 

fulness. 
Ob-long (6b'l6ng), a. Longer 

than broad. 
*Ob-lo-quy (6bWkwe), n. Dis- 
grace; blame; slander. [355.] 
*Ob-nox-ious (6b-n6k / shus), a. 

Subject, liable, exposed; odious. 
Ob-nox-ious-ly (6b-n6k'shus v le), 

ad. Reprehensibly ; in a liable 

manner. 
O'bo^e. See hautboy. 
OB-o-VATE(6b-6Vlt),a.Egg-shaped. 
**Ob-rep-ti-tious (^b-rlp-tish'iis), 

a. Done by surprise. 
Ob-scene (6b-seen'), a. Indecent, 

immodest; disgusting. 
Ob-scene-ly (6b-s£en'le), ad. In 

an obscene manner. 
Ob-scene-ness (6b-se^n'n§s), ) 
Ob-scen-i-ty (6b-sen'eHe), j n ' 

Impurity of language or action ; 

lewdness. 
Ob-scen'i^ties, n. pi. 
Ob-scu-ra-tion ( x 6b-sku-ra'shun), 

n. The act of darkening ; the 

state of being darkened. 
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Ob-scure (6b-skure'), v. t. To 
darken [55-21] : — a., dark ; in- 
distinct; gloomy; little known; 
abstruse. 

Ob-scu'ring, p. prs. 

Ob-scure-ly (6b-skure'le), ad. In 
an obscure manner, not brightly. 

OB-scuRE-NESs(6b-skiWnes), 1 

*Ob-scu-ri-ty (6b-sku're v te), j n ' 
Darkness ; unnoted state ; unin- 
telligibleness ; privacy, humble 
condition. [55-3.] [240-8.] 

Ob-scu'ri x ties, n. pi. 

Ob-se-cra-tion ( v 6b-se-kra'shun), 
n. A supplication ; an entreaty. 

*Ob-se-quies (6b'se x kw!z), n. pi. 
Funeral rites and solemnities; 
exequies. [132-12.] 

*Ob-se-qui-ous (db-se'kweMs), a. 
Obedient, compliant, attentive. 

Ob-se-qui-ous-ly (ob-se'kweNis- 
le), ad. In an obsequious manner. 

Ob-se-qui-ous-ness (6b-se'kw&- 
v us-n£s), n. Obedience, compli- 
ance, attention. 

Ob-serv-a-ble (6b-zerv'a > bl), a. 
Capable or worthy of being ob- 
served; remarkable, eminent. 

Ob-serv-a-bly (6b-zerv'a x ble), ad. 
In a manner to be noticed. 

*Ob-serv-ance (6b-zerv'anse), n. 
Respect, religious rite; atten- 
tion; observation, (ap. p. — of.) 

Ob-ser-van-da ( v 6b-zir-van'da), 
n. pi. Things to be observed. 

Ob-serv-ant (ob-zerv'ant), a. At- 
tentive, watchful, {ap. p. — of.) 

Ob-ser-va-tion (^b-ze'r-va'shun), 
n. The act of observing; note; 
remark; notice, (ap. p. — of.) 

OB-SERV-A-TOR-Y(6b-zerv / aHur-re) 
n. A place built for astronomical 
observation. 

*Ob-servVtor-ies, n. pi. 

Ob-serve (6b-z£rv'), v. t. To 
watch; to see; to note; to obey: 
— v. i., to be attentive ; to remark. 

Ob-serv'ing, p. prs. 

Ob-serv-ing-ly (6b-zerv'ingHe), 
ad. Attentively. 



*Ob-serv-er (6b-zerv'ur), n. One 
who looks on, a beholder. 

* Ob- sid -i- an (6b-sid'e N an), n. A 
volcanic mineral. 

*Ob-sid-i-o-nal (6b-sid'e x 6-nal), a. 
Belonging to a siege. 

*Ob-so-les-cence f6b-s6-leV- 
se'nse), n. State of passing into 
disuse. 

*Ob-so-les-cent (Y>b-s6-les'sent), 
a. Going out of use. 

*Ob-so-lete (6b's6Meet), a. Out 
of use or date, unfashionable.^ 

Ob-so-lete-ness (6b's6 v leet-ne ! s), n. 
Unfashionableness ; a state of 
disuse. 

Ob-so-let-ism (6b's6 N leet-lzm), n. 
That which passes into disuse. 

Ob-sta-cle (6b'sta'kl), n. Hinder- 
ance, obstruction, any thing that 
opposes. [55-22.] [382-16.] 

*Ob-sti-na-cy (ob'ste^na-se), n. 
Stubbornness, contumacy, per- 
tinacity. [111-9.] [185-14.] 

Ob-sti-nate (6b'ste N nlt), a. Stub- 
born, contumacious, perverse. 

Ob-sti-nate-ly (6b'ste\ilt-le), ad. 
Stubbornly, inflexibly. [288-8.] 

OB-STi-PA-TioN( x 6b-ste-pa'shun),»i. 
The act of stopping up. 

Ob-strep-er-ous (6b-strep'eV us ), 
a. Loud,clamorous,noisy. [99-4.] 

Ob-strep-er-ous-ly (6b-strep'er- 
v us-l&), ad. Clamorously. 

OB-STREP-ER-OUS-NESS(6b-Strep / - 

er N us-n§s), n. Loudness, clamor. 
Ob-stric-tion (6b-strik'shun), n. 

Obligation, bond, agreement. 
Ob-struct (6b-strukt'), v. t. To 

hinder; to block up; to retard. 

[112-28.] [346-10.] 
Ob-struc-tion (6b-struk'shun), «» 

Hinderance, difficulty. 
Ob-struct-ive (6b-strukt'!v), a. 

Hindering, causing impediment. 
*OB-STRU-ENT(6b / stru v ent), n. That 

which obstructs : — a., hindering. 
Ob-tain (6b-tane'), v. t. To gain ; 

to acquire; to attain; to procure: 

— v. i., to prevail; to get into use. 



occ 



OCH 
n5r, nor— tube, tub, bull— 5il — pMnd— thin, this. 



ODD 



*Ob-tain-a-ble (6b-tane'a v bl), a. 

Possible to be procured. 
Ob-tain-ment (ob-tane'mlnt), n. 

Act of obtaining. 
Ob-tend (6b-tend')> v. t. To oppose. 
Ob-test (6b-t£sf), v. t. To beseech. 
OB-TEST-A-TioN( v 6b-t§st-a'shun),/i. 

Supplication. 
Ob-trude (6b-tr66de'), v. t. or v. i. 

To thrust in by force: to in- 
trude, (ap.p. — on,upon.) [259-20.] 
Ob-trtj'ding, p. prs. 
Ob-tru-der (6b-trdd'ddr), n. One 

who obtrudes. 
Ob-tru-sion (ob-tro&'zhdn), n. Act 

of obtruding, intrusion. 
Ob-trtj-sive (Sb-tr66'siv), a. In- 
clined or tending to intrude. 
Ob-tund (db-tdnd'), v. L To dull, 

to blunt. 
Ob-tuse (6b-tuse'), a. Not acute, 

noting an angle greater than 90°; 

not pointed, dull. [139-18.] 
*Ob-tuse-ness (6b-tuse'ne : s), n. 

Bluntness, dulness. [shade. 

Ob-um-brate (6b-uni'brate), v.t. To 
Ob-um'bra^ing, p. prs. 
Ob-verse (6b'verse), n. The face 

of a coin or medal : — opposed to 

reverse. 
Ob- vert (6b-verf), v. t. To turn 

toward. 
Ob-vi-ate (6b've x ate), v. t. To 

meet in the way ; to prevent ; to 

remove.f 
*Ob'vi v a-ting, p. prs. 
Ob-vi-ous (6b've v us), a. Open; 

evident, (ap.p.— to.) [139.]t 
Ob-vi-ous-ly (6b've v us-le), ad. 

Evidently, apparently, clearly. 
*Ob-vi-ous-ness (6b've v iis-nes), n. 

State of being evident. 
Oc-ca-sion (6k-ka'zhdn), n. Oc- 
currence, incident; convenience; 

casual exigence[361-14] [173-15] 

(op. p. — for, of): — v. t. f to cause; 

to influence j to produce. 
Oc-ca-sion-al (6k-ka'zhun x al), a. 

Incidental; casual; irregular. 

[122-13.] t 



Oc-ca-sion-al-ly (6k-ka'ziuWal- 
le), ad. Upon occasion ; inci- 
dentally ; at times. [54-7.] 

Oc-ci-dent (6k'se x d6nt), n. The 
West. 

*Oc-ci-dent-al ( v 6k-s&-d6nt'al), a. 
Western. 

Oc-cip-i-tal (6k-slp'eHal), a. 
Pertaining to the occiput. 

Oc-ci-put (6k'se v put), n. The 
hinder part of the head. 

Oc-cult (6k'kiilt), a. Secret, invis- 
ible, hidden, unknown. 
Oc-ctJLT-A-TioN( N 6k-kult-a'shun), 
n. Obscuration of a star by the 
interposition of another body. 

*Oc-ctt-pan-cy (dk'kupan-se), n. 
The act of taking possession, 

Oc-cu-pant (6k'ku x pant), n. One 
who takes possession. 

Oc-ctj-pa-tion f6k-ku-pa/shdn), n. 
Business, employment, trade, vo 
cation, calling. 

*Oc-cu-pi-er (ok'ku N pi-ur), n, A 
possessor, one who occupies. 

Oc-cu-py (6k'ku v pi), v. t. [prs. 
t. 3, occupies.] To possess; to 
hold for use ; to employ. 

*Oc'cu v pi-ed, p.prf. 

Oc-cur (ok-kur 7 ), v. i. To appear; 
to meet j to happen ; to come to 
the mind. [56-5.] 

Oc-ctjr'ring, p. prs. 

*Oc-cur'red, p. prf. 

*Oc-cur-rence (6k-kur're : nse), n. 
Incident, accidental event; any 
thing that occurs. [113-24.]f 

O-CEAN (6'shun), n. The great sea: 
— a., pertaining to the ocean. 

*0-ce-an-ic ( x 6-she-an'ik), a. Per- 
taining to the ocean. 

O-CHRA. See okra. 

0-cher } ,i n 2 v f A kind of 

•O-chbbI (*' kur ),». | earth va _ 

riously colored. 
0-cher-ous (6'kdr v ds), ] a. Con- 
*0-CHRE-ous(6'kre' v us), sisting of 
O-CHER-Y ) ,xm. 2 v M Y or resem- 
*0-chre-y| ( 6kurre ) bling 
O-chry (6'kre), J chre. 



O-CRA. See OKRA. 

Oc-ta-gon (6k'ta x g6n), n. A plane 

figure having eight sides. 
Oc-tag-o-nal (6k-tag'd v nal), a. 

Having eight sides and angles. 
Oc-ta-he-dron ( x 6k-ta-he'dr5n), ru 

A solid bounded by 8 triangles. 
Oc-tan-gu-lar (6k-tang'gu v lar), a. 

Having eight angles. 
Oc-tave (6k'tave), n. The eighth 

day after a festival ; in Music, 

an interval of eight sounds. 
Oc-ta-vo (6k-ta'v6), n. A book 

in which one sheet of paper 

makes eight leaves : — a., having 

eight leaves to a sheet. 
*Oc-ta'yos, n. pi. 
*Oc-ten-ni-al (6k-teVne x al), a. 

Happening every eighth year. 
*Oc-til-lion (6k-til'yun),a.or n. By 

the French or American method of 

numeration, a number expressed 

by a unit in the twenty-eighth 

place ; by the English method, a 

unit in the forty-ninth place. 
Oc-to-ber (6k-t6'bup), n. The 

tenth month of the year. 

j^g^ Among the Romans, Octo- 
ber was the eighth month; 
hence the name. 
H)c-TO-GE-NA-Ri-AN( x 6k-t6-jevna'- 

re N an), n. One eighty years old. 
*Oc-tog-e-na-ry (ok-t6j'e v na-re), 

a. Eighty years old. 
Oc-tu-ple (6k'tu y pl), a. Eight- 
fold. 
Oc-u-lar (6k'uHar), a. Relating 

to, or known by, the eye. 
Oc-u-list (6k / u v list), n. One who 

treats diseases of the eye. 
Odd (6d), a. Not even; strange, 

queer; uncommon, not usual. 
Odd-fel-low (6d /v fel-16), n. One 

recognised in the fraternity of 

oddfellows. 
Odd a fel-lows, n. pi. A secret, 

beneficial society. 

0DD-FEL-L0W-SHIP(6d'fel-16 N shlp), 

n. The principles, obligations, 
and privileges of oddfellows. 
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OF 



OFF 
Fate, far, fS.ll, fat — me, mSt — pine, pin — n6, move, 



OIL 



Od-di-ty (6d'deHe), n. Singularity, 
strangeness. [336-12.] 

*Od'di n ties, n. pi. 

Odd-ly (6d'le), ad. Not evenly ; 
strangely, particularly. 

*Odd-ness (6d'n£s), n. The state 
of being odd ; strangeness ; par- 
ticularity. 

Odds (6dz), n. sing, and pi. Ine- 
quality ; excess ; superiority ; 
advantage ; quarrel. 

Ode (6de), n. A lyric poem.f 

O-de-on (6'de v un), n. A building 
for theatrical or musical enter- 
tainment. 

O-di-ous (6'deMs), a. Hateful, de- 
testable, disgusting. [212-13.] 

*0-di-ous-ly (MeNis-le), ad. De- 
testably, hatefully. 

O-di-ous-ness (d'de^us-ne's), n. 
Hatefulness. 

*0-di-um (o'de^um), n. Hatred; 
invidiousness. 

*0-dom-e-ter (6-d&m'eHur), n. An 
instrument for measuring dis- 
tances. 

O-don-tal-gi-a ( x 6-d&n-tal'je x a), n. 
The toothache. 

O-don-tal-gic ( v 6-d6n-tarjik), a. 
Pertaining to the toothache. 

0-DON-TOL-o-GY(V)-d6n-tSl'16-je),tt. 
The science which treats of the 
teeth. 

O-dor (6'dur), n. Scent, fragrance, 
perfume. [138.] 

0-DO-RiF-ER-ous( N 6-d6-rlfeVus),a. 
Fragrant, perfumed. 

*0-do-rif-er-otjs-ness ( N 6-d6-rlf- 
eVus-n£s), n. Sweetness of scent. 

O-dor-less (6'dur v l^s), a. Free 
from odor. 

O-dor-ous (6'dur x us), a. Fragrant. 

O'er (6r), ad. A contraction of 

OVER. 

*(E-soph-a-gus (e-s6fa'gus), n. 
The gullet, the passage from the 
mouth to the stomach : — some- 
times written esophagus. 

Of (6v or 6f ), prp. Relating to ; 
from ; concerning. 
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Off (6f or awf ),ad. Signifying dis- 
tance, absence, or departure : — 
opposed to the adjective near; 
more distant ; as, the off ox : — 
prp., opposed to on; distant 
from: — in., depart! 

*Of-fal (6fful), n. Waste meat; 
coarse flesh ; refuse. 

%~*Z C l }(6f-fW), «.{ In J u - 
'"Uf-fenseJ v n ( ry,m- 

sult, displeasure given; crime; 

anger. [83-39.] 

Of-fence-less ) ,* c ex ,,* v 

-sOf-pense-less J (M-«nW18»)«- 
Innocent, unoffending. 

Of-fend (6f-f£nd r ), v. t. To make 
angry; to displease; to trans- 
gress ; to injure : — v.i., to be guilty 
of an offense, (ap. p. — against.) 

Of-fend-er (6f-f^nd'ur), n. A 
criminal; a transgressor. 

Of-fen-sive (6f-fen'slv), a. Dis- 
pleasing; injurious; disagree- 
able ; aggressive, (ap. p. — to.) 

Of-fen-stve-ly (ftf-fen'sivHe), ad. 
Mischievously, injuriously. 

Of-fen-sive-ness (6f-fen'siv v nes), 
n. Mischief; cause of offense. 

Of-fer (6f'fur), n. A proposal; 
price bid; attempt: — v. t., to 
present for acceptance ; to sacri- 
fice ; to bid ; to propose : — v. i., 
to present itself, (ap. p. — to.) 

Of'fer'ing, p. prs. : — n., any thing 
offered; a sacrifice. 

*Of-fer-tor-y (6ffurHur-re), n. 
Act of offering; thing offered; 
a passage read, or an anthem 
chanted, while alms are collected. 

Of'fer n tor-ies, 11. pi. 

Off-hand (6f hand), ad. Readily. 

Of-fice (6ffis), n. A public em- 
ployment or charge; business; 
place of business. [46-29.] 

Of-fi-cer (&F fe^sur), n. A man 
who holds an office ; a commander. 

Of-fi-cial (6f-fish'al), a. Pertain- 
ing to a public office ; authentic, 
authorized : — n., a person hold- 
ing an office. 



*Of-fi-cial-ly (of-fish'arie), ad. 
By authority. 

Of-fi-ci-ate (6f-flsb/e'ate), v. i. 
To discharge an office ; to per- 
form an office for another. 

*Of-fic'i n a-ting, p. prs. 

*Of-fic-i-nal (6f-fis'se v nal or '6f- 
fe-sl'nal), a. Relating to shops ; 
used in shops. 

Of-fi-cious (6f-fish'us), a. Kind ; 
overforward; busy. [247-12.] 

Of-fi-cious-ly (6f-fish'uVle), ad. 
Kindly ; with too great forward- 
ness ; busily. [170-21.] 

Of-fi-cious-ness (6f-fish'us N n§s), 
n. Overforwardness ; eagerness 
to serve. 

Of-fing (offing or awfing), n. 
The sea at a distance from land. 

OFF-scouR-iNG(6f-sk6ur'ingo;-awf- 
skdur'lng), n. Refuse. 

Off-set (6f s£t or awf sel), n. An 
account set against another; a 
shoot of a plant ; a set-off. 

Off-spring (6fsprlng or awf- 
spring), n. siny. or pi. Children, 
a child, progeny. 

Oft (6ft or awft), ) , 

Oft-en (6ffn or aw'fn), J aa " 
Frequently, many times. 

Oft-en-times (offnHimz or awf fn- 
Himz), ad. Ofttimes. 

Oft-times (6ft'timz or awft'tlmz), 
ad. Frequently, often. 

*0-gee (6'jee), n. A kind of mould- 
ing in architecture. 

*0-gle (6'gl), v. t. To view with 
side glances : — n., a side glance. 

O'gling, p. prs. 

0-gler (o'glur), n. One who ogles. 

*0-gre (d'gur), n. An imaginary 
monster of the East. 

0-gress (6'gr£s), n. A female ogre. 

•^O'gress'es, n. pi. 

Oh (6), in. An expression of sor- 
row, pain, dread, or horror: — ■ 
see 0. 

Oil (611), n. Any fat, unctuous 
matter, animal or vegetable : — 
v. t., to smear or lubricate with oil. 



OLE 



n6r. n&t- 



OMN 
-tube, tftb, bull— Ml— p6und- 



-^in, this. 



ONE 



Oil-cloth (diVklbth or dil'klaw^), 
n. A cloth coated with oil. 

Oil-cloths (dil'kl&THZ or 61V- 
klawTHz), n. pi. 

Oil-col-or (6il'kul v ur), n. A col- 
oring substance ground with oil. 

Oil-i-ness (6H'e v nes), n. Greasi- 
ness, unctuousness. 

Oil-man (dll'man), n. One who 
trades in oil. 

Oil'men, n. pi. 

Oil-y (611'e). a. [oilier — oiliest.] 
Consisting of, or like, oil. 

Oint (dint), v. t. To smear with oil. 

Oint-ment (dlnt'ment), n. Unc- 
tuous matter for wounds, ulcers, 
&g. ; unguent; a cerate. 

*0-kra (d'kra), n. A plant used 
in soup : — sometimes written 

OCHRA Or OCRA. 

Old (did), a. Past the middle of 

life; of long continuance; an- 
cient ; not new ; crafty. 

?0t* Elder and eldest are 

usually referred to old as 

their positive. See eld. 

Old-en (old'e'n), a. Old, ancient. 

Old-Fash-ioned (dld-fash'und), a. 

Formed according to old custom. 
Old-ness (dld'nes), n. The state 

of being old. 
Old-Style. See style. 
*0-le-ag-in-ous ( x 6-le-ajln x us), a. 

Oily, unctuous. 
*0-le-in ] /ima\3„\ f One of 

O-le-ine }( 6 ' lem )> "•{ the con- 

stituents of fat. 
Ol-fac-tion (61-fak'shun), n. The 

sense of smelling. 
Ol-fac-tor-y (61-fak'turVe), a. 

Having the sense of smelling. 
* Ol-i-gar-chi-cal ( v 6l-le-gar'k&- 

v kal), a. Relating to an oligarchy. 
*Ol-i-gar-chy (6Fle N gar-ke), n. A 

form of government which places 

the supreme power in the hands 

of a few men. 
Ol'iNjar-chies, n. pi. 
0-li-o (6'le x 6), n. A mixture. 
0'li n os, n. pi. 



i* 



*Ol-i-va-ceous ( N 61-e-va/shtis), a. 
Pertaining to olives. 

*Ol-i-va-ry (6l'eVa-re), a. Shaped 
like an olive. 

Ol-ive (6l'iv), n. A plant from 
the fruit of which salad oil is 
pressed ; the emblem of peace. 

Ol-ive-Branch (6l'iv x bransh), n. 
A branch of olive; emblem of 
peace. 

Ol'ive- x Branch-es, n. pi. 

*Ol-la Po-dri-da ( r &l-la-p5-dre'- 
da), n. A Spanish dish, consist- 
ing of a mixture of articles boiled. 

-O-lym-pi-ad (6-litn'pe v ad), n. In 
Grecian history, a period of four 
years. 

O-lym-pi-an (6-lim'pe x an), 

O-LYM-pic (6-lim'pik), 

Relating to games of ancient 
Greece, or to Olympia. 

2™- EER l(&m'bur),n.( A S an f of 
*Om-breJ v ' { cards, 

*0-me-ga (o-me'ga), n. The last 
letter of the Greek alphabet; 
the last. 

*Ome-let (&in'let), n. A kind of 
pancake made with eggs. 

0-men (d'inen), n. A sign good or 
bad; a prognostic. [336-22.] 

O-men-tum (6-men'tdm), n. A name 
applied to folds of the peritone- 
um, the largest of which is spread 
over the intestines; the caul. 

O-men'ta, n. pi. 

*Om-i-nous (Sm'e N nus), a. Fore- 
showing ill, inauspicious. [372.] 

Om-i-nous-ly (6m'e x nus-le), ad. 
With good or bad omens. 

O-mis-sion (d-mish'un), n. Neglect 
of duty, failure. 

O-mis-sive (d-inis'slv), a. Leav- 
ing out, neglecting. 

0-mit (6-mlt'), v. t. To neglect. 

O-mit'ting, p. prs. 

O-mit'ted, p. prf. 

Om-ni-bus (6m'ne x bus), n. A large 
passenger wagon, drawn short 
distances by horses. 

Om'ni v bus-es, n. j)l. 
30* 



*OM-Ni-FA-Ri-OLS(^6m-ne-fa / re v us) 
a. Of all kinds. 

OM-NiF-ic(6m-nif / ik)«. All-creating. 

Om-ni-form (&m'ne v f'6rin), a. Hav- 
ing all forms. 

*OM-Ni-PAR-i-TY( v 6in-ne-par'reHe), 
n. General equality. 

OM-NiP-o-TENCE(6m-nip'6Hense),n. 
Omnipotency. 

*Om-nip-o-ten-cy (6m-nip'6Hen- 
se), n. Almighty power, unlim- 
ited or infinite power. [29-6.] 

Om-nip-o-tent (ftin-nip'oHent), a. 
Almighty, all-powerful [77-28] : 
— n., the Almighty, f 

Om-ni-pres-ence 06m-ne-preV- 
£nse), n. Unbounded presence ; 
presence in every place. 

*OM-Ni-PRES-ENT( x 6m-ne-preVent), 
a. Present in every place. [179.] 

*Om-ni-sci-ence (6m-nish'^nse), n. 
Boundless knowledge. 

*Om-ni-sci-ent (6m-n!sh'^nt), a* 
All-knowing. [179.] 

*Om-niv-o-rous (6m-niv'6 v ms), a, 
All-devouring,eating every thing. 

On (6n or awn), prp. In contact 
with the surface or upper part 
of any thing ; upon ; at ; near ; 
— opposed to off : — ad., forward, 
in succession : — opposed to off : 
— in., an expression of incite- 
ment; proceed! 

Once (wunse), ad. One time ; at 
one time ; formerly. 

One (wun), a. Less than two; 
single : — pro., any ; particularly 
one : — n. [nom. and obj. sing. 
one; pi. ones: pos. one's; 
ones'], a being, a single person; 
the first hour ; 1 ; the same 
thing ; concord : — see other. 

* O-nei-ro-crit-ic (d N nl-r6-krit'ik), 
n. An interpreter of dreams. 

*One-ness (wun'nes), n. Unity; 
the quality of being one; har- 
mony, concord. 

On-e-ra (&n'e N ra), pi. of onus. 

*On-er-a-ry (6n'er v a-re), a. Fitted 
for burdens ; onerous. 

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OPE 



OPI 
Fate, far, fill, fat — me, mel — pine, pin — n6, move, 



OPP 



On-er-ous (6n'eVus), a. Burden- 
some, oppressive. 

*On-ion (un'yun), n. A plant. 

*On-ly (6ne'le), a. Single, one 
and no more :—ad., singly, sim- 
ply, merely. 

On-set (6n's3t), n. Attack, assault. 

*On-slaught (6n'slawt), n. An 
attack, an onset. 

ON-TOL-o-GY(6n-t&H6 x j&), n. Meta- 
physics ; the science of being. 

0-nus (6'nus), n. The burden. 

On'e^ra, n. pi. 

On-ward (6n'wurd), ad. Forward ; 
progressively : — a., forward, ad- 
vancing. 

0-nyx (6'niks), n. A semi-pellucid 
gem : — see chalcedony. 

O'nyx^es, n. pi. 

Ooze (66ze), n. Soft mud; mire; 
slime : — v. i., to run gently. 

Ooz'ing, p. prs. 

*Oo-zy (66'ze), a. [oozier — ooz- 
iest.] Miry, muddy. 

*0-pac-i-ty (6-pas'seHe), n. State 
of being opaque ; cloudiness, 

0-pal (6'pal), n. A precious stone 
of changeable colors. 

O-pal-es-cence ( v d-pal-eyse i nse), 
n. A shining like opal. 

*0-pal-es-cent (^o-pal-eysSnt), a. 
Resembling opal in lustre. 

O-pal-ine (d'parin), a. Like opal. 

O-pake | (6-pake'), a. Dark ; 

*0-paque J not transparent. 

O-pake-ness J (d-pake'n&s), n. 

*0-paque-ness J Darkness; the 
state of being opaque. 

Ope (6p), v. t. To open. 

O'ping, p. prs. 

O-pen (o'pn), v. t. To unclose ,• to 
unlock ; to disclose ; to begin : 
— v. i., to unclose itself; to be 
parted; to begin: — a., unclosed; 
apparent; sincere; willing to 
hear; candid; exposed. 

0'pen x ing, p. prs. : — n. } aperture ; 
breach; dawn. 

O-pen-hand-ed (7>-pn-hand'e ! d), a. 
Generous, liberal. 
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O-pen-heart-ed (N^-pn-hart'ed), a. 
Generous, candid, honest. 

O-pen-ly (6'pn x le), ad. Publicly, 
plainly, frankly. 

*0-pen-ness (6'pn x n^s), n. Plain- 
ness, clearness, frankness. 

Op-er-a (6p'eYa), n. A musical 
drama. 

Op-er-ant (6p'eVant), a. Having 
power to act : — n., one who 
operates. 

Op-er-ate (&p'eVate), v. i. To 
act; to have agency; to produce 
effects ; in Surgery, to apply in- 
struments to the human body. 
(ap. p.— on.) [57-21.] [185-21.] 

Op'er x a-ting, p. pre. 

Op-e-rat-ic ( v 6p-e-rat'ik), a. Per- 
taining to the opera. 

Op-er-a-tion ( x 6p-er-a'shun), n. 
Agency ; production of effects ; 
influence; effort; action; in Sur- 
gery, the application of instru- 
ments to the human body. 

Op-er-a-tive (ftp'eVa-tlv), a. Hav- 
ing power to operate. 

*Op-er-a-tor (6p'eVa-tur), n. One 
who operates. [149-2.] 

Op-er-ose ( v 6p-er-6se'), a. Labo- 
rious, tedious. 

*Oph-id-i-an (6f-id'e x an), a. Re- 
lating to serpents. 

*Oph-i-ol-o-gy ( v 6f-e-61'l6 v je), n. 
The natural history of serpents. 

Oph-thal-mi-a (6p-^al'rni x a or 
6f-*Aal'me x a), n. Ophthalmy. 

Oph-thal-mic (Sp-^al'inik or 6f- 
th&Vmlk), a. Relating to the eye. 

*Oph-thal-my (6p-thkYme or 6f- 
tfAal'me), n. A disease of the eyes. 

*0-pi-ate (d'pelt), n. A medicine 
that causes sleep: — a., causing 
sleep; soporific. 

O-pine (6-pine'), v. i. To think. 

O-pi'ning, p. prs. 

*0-pin-i-a-tive (6-pin'ye^a-tlv), a. 
Stiff in opinion. 

O-pin-ion (6-pln'yun), n. Persua- 
sion of the mind without proof; 
judgment; notion; estimate. 



O-pin-ion-a-ted (6-pin'yun x a-tecl), 
a. Attached to certain opinions. 

*0-pin-ion-a-tive (d-pln'yun x a- 
tiv), a. Stiff in opinion. 

O-pin-ion-ed (6-pin'yund), a. At- 
tached to certain opinions. 

O-pin-ion-ist (6-pin'yunlst), n. 
One fond of his own notions. 

*0-pi-um (d'pe'um), n. The juico 
of the white poppy. 

-n"°"T; D ^l(V6-<l«'cl&k) )n . 
! Op-o-del-doc j v r n 

A liniment; a plaster. 

*0-pos-sum (6-pSs'siim), n. An 
American animal. 

* Op-pi-dan (6p'pe v dan), n. A 
townsman : — a., pertaining to 
a town. 

Op-po-nent (6p-p6'nent), n. An 
adversary, antagonist : — a. f op- 
posite, adverse, contrary. 

Op-por-tune ( x 6p-p6r-tune'), a. 
Seasonable, fit. 

Op-por-tune-ly ( x 6p-p6r-tune'le), 
ad. Seasonably; conveniently. 

0p-P0R-TU-Ni-TY( N 6p-p6r-tu'ne v te), 
n. Fit place, time, convenience. 
[16-9.] [169-2.] 

•^Op-por-tu'niVies, n. pi. 

Op-pose (6p-p6ze'), v. t. To act 
against ; to resist ; to withstand : 
— v. i., to act adversely. 

Op-po'sing, p. prs. 

Op-po-ser (6p-pd'zur), n. One 
who opposes. 

Op-po-site (6p'p6 x zit), a. Placed 
in front; repugnant; contrary; 
reverse (ap. p. — to) : — «., that 
which is opposite. 

Op-po-site-ly (6p'pdVit-le), ad. 
Adversely, in an opposite manner. 

Op-po-si-tion ( x 6p-pd-zish'dn), n. 
Situation so as to front some- 
thing opposed; resistance; con- 
trariety : the party opposed to 
the party in power, (ap.p. — to.) 

Op-po-si-tion-ist ( x 6p-p6-zlsh'un- 
x ist), n. One of an opposite party. 

*Op-pos-i-tive (6p-p6z'e x tiv), a. 
Capable of being opposed. 



OPT 



ORA 
nor, n&t— tube, tub, bull— 611- 



-p3i\nd — tJi'm, this. 



ORD 



Op-press (&p-preV), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 
oppresses.] To crush by bard- 
ship; to subdue; to overpower 
or overburden. [350-7.] 

Op-pres-sion (6p-presh'un), n. 
Cruelty, severity, hardship; a 
sense of heaviness ; lassitude. 
[143-19.] [332-14.] 

Op-pres-sive (6p-preVsiv), a. Se- 
vere, cruel, tyrannical; heavy. 

Op-pres-sive-ly (6p-preVslv v le), 
ad. In an oppressive manner. 

*Op-pres-sor (6p-pres'sur), n. 
One who harasses or oppresses. 

Op-pro-bri-ous (ftp-pro'bre^us), a. 
Reproachful, scurrilous. 

Op-pro-bri-ous-ly (6p-pr6'bre x us- 
le), ad. Reproachfully, scur- 
rilously, abusively. 

*Op-pro-bri-ous-ness (6p-pr6'- 
bre^us-n^s), n. Scurrility. 

*Op-pro-bri-um (6p-prd'bre N um), 
n. Disgrace, infamy. 

Op-pugn (6p-pune'), v, t. To op- 
pose; to resist; to attack directly. 

*Op-pugn-er (6p-pune'ur), n. One 
who opposes or assails. 

Op-ta-tive (6p'ta N tlv), a. Expres- 
sive of desire. 

Op-tic (&p'tlk), a. Relating to the 
science of optics, visual. 

*Op-ti-cal (6p'te x kal), a. Relating 
to the science of optics, or to 
vision ; visual. [77-24.] 

#Op-ti-ctan (6p-tlsh'un), n. One 
versed in optics ; a dealer in op- 
tical instruments. 

Op-tics (Sp'tiks), n. pi. The science 
of vision and light. [72-17.] 

*Op-ti-ma-cy (6p'te\na-se), n. The 
body of nobles, nobility. 

*Op-ti-mism (6p'te N ruizni), n. The 
doctrine that every thing is for 
the best. 

Op-ti-mist (6p'te x mlst), «. A be- 
liever in optimism. 

*Op-tion (6p'shun), n. Choice, 
the power of choosing, election. 

Op-tion-al (6p / shun v al), a. De- 
pending on choice. 



Op-tt-lence (6p'ii x lense), n. Af- 
fluence, wealth. [55-9.] [380-7.] 

Op-u-lent (op'u^nt), a. Very 
rich, wealthy. 

Or (6t), con. d. A disjunctive 
particle, (cor. c. — either, or, 
whether.) 

*Or-a-cle (6r'a x kl), n. Something 
delivered by supernatural wis- 
dom; one who delivers oracles; 
one famed for wisdom [141-20] 
[364-21] : — v. L, to utter oracles. 

Or'aVling, p. prs. 

0-rac-u-1iAr (S-rak'uMar), ) 

0-rac-u-lous (d-rak'u x lus), J °" 
Uttering oracles : wise. 

Or-ai-son. See orison. 

O-ral (6'ral), a. Delivered by 
mouth, spoken, verbal. 

*0-ral-ly (6'rarie), ad. Without 
writing, by mouth, verbally. 

Or-ange (6?rinje), n. A tree and 
its fruit: — a., relating to the or- 
ange, or to its color. 

*Or-an-ger-y (6r / an N zhe ! r-r&), n. 
A plantation of orange-trees. 

Or'an x ger-ies, n. pi. 

*0-rang-Ou-tang (6-rang'66- 
Hang), n. An ape resembling 
man in appearance and size. 

O-ra-tion (6-ra'shun), n. A speech 
made according to the laws of 
rhetoric; a declamation. 

Or-a-tor (6r'a x tur), n. A public 
speaker ; a man of eloquence. 

Or-a-tor-i-cal ( x 6r-a-t6i J e v kal), a. 
Befitting an orator; rhetorical. 

*Or-a-tor-i-cal-ly ( x 6r-a-t6r / re- 
x kal-le), ad. In an oratorical 
manner. 

*Or-a-to-ri-o ( x 6r-a-t6're7>), n. A 
kind of sacred drama, generally 
taken from the Scriptures, and 
set to music. 

^r-a-to'ri^os, n. pi. 

Or-a-tor-y (&r'a N tur-re), n. Elo- 
quence, rhetorical skill; a pri- 
vate place allotted for prayer. 
[254-19.] 

Or'a^tor-ies, n. pi. 



Or-a-tress (dr'aVr^s), ) 

Or-a-trix (&r'a N triks), J n% 
A female declaimer. 

OrVtress-es, ) 7 

OrVtrix-es, \ n 'P L 

Orb (6rb), n. A round body; a 
sphere; a globe: a wheel; a 
circle [36-26] :— v. t., to form 
into a globe or a circle. 

Or-bate (or'bit), a. Bereaved ; 
childless, parentless. 

Or-bed (6r'bed or 6rbd), p. prf.i — 
a., round, circular, orbicular. 

Or-bic-u-lar (6r-bik'u N lar), a. 
Circular, spherical. 

Or-bic-u-la-tion (dVbik-u-la'- 
shiin), n. State of being orbed. 

Or-bit (6r'bit), n. The line de- 
scribed by the revolution of a plan- 
et ; the cavity of the eye. [182-7.] 

Or-bi-tal (6r'be x tal), a. Relating 
to an orbit. 

*Or-chard (6r / tshurd), n. A gar- 
den of fruit-trees. 

Or-chard-ist (dr'tshurdlst), n. A 
cultivator of orchards. 

*Or-ches-tra (cVkeVtra or 6r- 
keVtra), n. A part of the theatre 
appropriated to the musicians ; 
a body of musicians. 

-Or-ches-tral (6r'keVtral), a. 
Pertaining to an orchestra. 

Or-dain (or-dane'). v. t. To ap- 
point; to decree; to establish; 
to invest with sacerdotal power ; 
to institute. [57-21.] [177-13.] 

*Or-de-al (dr'deNil), n. A trial 
by fire or water ; any severe test. 

Or-der (6r'dur), n. Method, regu- 
larity ; mandate ; rule ; regular 
government; a rank or class ; a 
fraternity ; a system of architec- 
ture [68-35] : — v. t., to regulate ; 
to manage; to adjust; to com- 
mand; to direct: — v. i., to give 
command or direction. 

Or-der-less (dVdurHes), a. With- 
out order, disorderly. 

Or-der-li-ness (or'dur^e-ne's), n. 
Regularity, method. 

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ORI 
Fate, far, fS.ll, fat — me, met— pine, pin — n6, m6ve, 



ORP 



Or-der-ly (6r'dur v le), a. Method- 
ical; systematic; well regulated : 
— ad., methodically, regularly; 
according to rule. 

Or'ders, n. pi. The Christian min- 
istry, or admission to it. 

Or-di-nal (or'd^nal), a. Noting 
order : — n., a ritual, a book con 
taining orders ; a number noting 
order ; as, VI. or sixth. 

#Or-di-nance (6r'de N nanse), n. A 
law, rule, decree; rite. 

*Or-Di-na-ri-ly (dr'de^na-reHe), 
ad. According to established 
rules and methods ; commonly, 
usually. 

Or-di-na-ry (6r'de x na-re), a. Es- 
tablished, methodical, regular ; 
common, usual ; mean, plain 
[56-17] [289-10] :— n., an estab- 
lished judge of ecclesiastical 
causes; settled establishment ; a 
place where ships are laid up ; a 
regular meal at a fixed price; an 
eating-house. 

*Or'di n na-ries, n. pi. 

Or-di-nate (drMe^nlt), a. Regular, 
methodical: — n., a line drawn 
from the curve of an ellipse per- 
pendicular ta an axis. 

Or-di-na-tion (Mr-de-na'shun), n. 
Established order or tendency ; 
the act of ordaining, or of confer- 
ring holy orders. 

*Ord-nance (drd'nanse), n. Can- 
non, great guns, heavy artillery. 

*Or-don-nance (6Vdun x nanse), n. 
Disposition of figures in a picture. 

Or-dure (dr'jure), n. Filth. 

Ore (6r), n. Metal unrefined or 
in its fossil state. [139-6.] 

0-re-ad (6're x ad), n. A nymph of 
the mountains. 

Or-gan (6r'gan), n. Natural in- 
strument; a keyed musical in- 
strument; a newspaper. [57.] 

Or-gan-ic (dr-gan'ik), ) 

Or-gan-i-cal (6r-gan'e x kal), j a * 
Instrumental ; respecting or- 
gans ; acting as an instrument. 
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Or-gan-i-cal-ly (dr-gan'e^kal-le), 
ad. By means of organs ; in the 
structure of organs. 

Or-gan-ism (6r'ganlzm), n. An 
organic structure. 

Or-gan-ist (6r'gan N ist), n. One 
who plays on the organ. 

Or-ga-ni-za-tion (Mr-ga-ne-za'- 
shun), ft. Construction in which 
the parts are subservient to each 
other; structure, form. [141-10.] 

Or-ga-nize (6r'ga N nize), v. t. To 
construct organically; to form 
properly, or with organs. 

Or'ga n ni-zing, p. 2>rs. 

Or-gan-Loft (dr'gan'loft), n. The 
loft where the organ stands. 

*Or-gasm (dr'gazni), n. Sudden 
vehemence, excessive excitement. 

*Or-geat (6r'zhat), n. A liquor 
extracted from barley and al- 
monds. 

*Or-gies (dr'jeze), n. pi. Frantic 
revels ; drunken revelry. 

*0-ri-el (6're v el), n. A room or 
recess next a hall; a kind of 
projecting window. 

*0-ri-ent (O're^ent), a. Rising as 
the sun ; Eastern : — n., the East. 

O-ri-en-tal (V>-re-en'tal), a. East- 
ern [226-26] : — n., an inhabitant 
of the eastern parts of the world. 

0-ri-en-tal-ism ( N 6-re-en'ta.rizm), 
n. An Eastern idiom or doctrine. 

O-ri-en-tal-ist (Ni-re-eVtarist), n. 
One versed in Oriental learning. 

Or-i-fice (6r'e v fis), n. Any open- 
ing or perforation ; a mouth. 

Or-i-gin (6r'e N jln), n. The begin- 
ning, first existence; fountain; 
a source. [264.] 

O-rig-i-nal (6-rlj'e x nal), a. Primi- 
tive; pristine; first; having new 
ideas [79-4] [355-12] :—n., the 
source ; the first copy ; the arche- 
type; an ingenious or singular 
person. 

O-rig-i-nal-i-ty (6Vij-6-nal'leHe), 
n. State of being original ; inven- 

i tion; genius. [86-39.] 



O'rig-i-nalVties, 11. pi. 
O-rig-i-nal-ly (6-rij'e v nal-l£), ad. 

Primarily, at first. 
O-rig-i-nate (o-rij'e v nate), v. t To 

bring into existence; to cause 

to be : — v. ?"., to take origin. 
0-rig'i v na-ting, p. prs. 
O-rig-i-na-tion (6Vij-e-na'shun), 

n. The act of bringing, or of 

coming, into existence. 
O-rig-i-na-tor (6-rij'e v na-tur), n. 

One who originates. 
*0-ri-ole (6're x 61e), n. A genus 

of birds. 
O-Ri-ON^'rrun), n. A constellation. 
*Or-i-son (6r'e x zun), n. A prayer, 

a supplication. [117-26.] 
Or-lop (6r'lop), n. The lowest 

deck of a ship. 
Or-na-ment (6r'na x ment), n. Em- 
bellishment, decoration. 
Or-na-ment f6r-na-ment'), v, t. 

To embellish; to adorn. 
Or-na-ment-al ( x 6r-na-me ! nt'al), a. 

Giving embellishment. 
Or-na-ment-al-ly fdr-na-ment'- 

aPle), ad. So as to embellish. 
Or-na-men-ta-tion por-na-men- 

ta'shun), n. Embellishment. 
Or-nate (Sr'nate), a. Bedecked, 

decorated, fine. [136-37.] 
Or-ni-thol-o-gist ( N or-ne-^61'd- 

x jlst), ?i. One versed in the 

science of birds. 
Or-ni-thol-o-gy ( > 6r-ne-^61'6 > j^), 

n. The natural history of birds; 

a book on ornithology. 
x Or-ni-thol'o x gies, n. pi. 
Or-phan (dr'fan), n. A child who 

has lost one or both parents : — 

a., bereft of parents. 
Or-phan-age (dr'fanlje), n. The 

state of an orphan. 
Or-phe-an (6r'fe v an), j a. Per- 
Or-phic (dr'fik), j taining 

to Orpheus. 
Or-phe-us (oralis), n. In MyikoU 

oyy, a very skilful musician. 
*Or-pi-ment (6r'pe v ment), n. A 
t kind of mineral, yellow arsenic. 



osc 



OTA 
n8r, n6t— tube, tub, bull— 611— pMnd- 



-*Mn, this. 



OUR 



*Or-rer-y (6r'rerVe), n. An as- 
tronomical instrument to repre- 
sent the motions of the planets. 

Or'rer v ies, n. pi. 

OR-Ris(6r'rls),n.The Florentine iris. 

Or-tho-dox (dr'thfrdbks), a. Sound 
in opinion and doctrine. 

OR-THO-t>ox-LY(6r / ^oM6ks-le) ; a^. 
With soundness of opinion. 

Or-tho-dox-y (dr J thb s dt>ks-&), n. 
Soundness in biblical doctrine. 

Or-tho-drom-ics (Mr-^6-dr6m'- 
iks), n. pi. Art of sailing in a 
straight course. 

*Or-tho-ep-i-cal ( x 5r-fAo-ep'e- 
v kal), a. Pertaining to orthoepy. 

*Or-tho-e-pist (6r'^6-e x plst), n. 
One versed in orthoepy. 

Or-tho-e-py (6r'^6-e x pe), n. The 
proper pronunciation of words. 

Or-thog-ra-pher (6r-*Aog'gra- 
v fur), n. An orthographist. 

Or-thog-ra-phist (dr-tfA&g'gra- 
x fist), n. One who spells words 
correctly. 

OR-THO-GRAPH-I-CAL( V Sr-*A6-graf 

& y kal), a. Relating to orthog 
raphy; correctly spelled. 

Or-tho-graph-i-cal-ly Qbr-thb 
grafe x kal-le), ad. According to 
the rules of spelling. 

*Or-thog-ra-phy (6r-^6g'gra x fe), 
». The art or practice of spelling ; 
in Grammar, the part which 
treats of spelling ; spelling j the 
representation of the vertical sec- 
tion of a building. 

Or-thog'ra x phies, n. pi. 

*Or-tive (dr'tiv), a. Relating to 
the rising of a planet ; eastern. 

*Os-cil-late (6s'sii x late), v. t. To 
swing; to vibrate. 

Os'dL X LA-TING, p. pr8. 

Os-cil-la-tion ( x 6s-sil-la'shun), n. 
The act of moving like a pendu- 
lum; vibration. 

*Os-cil-la-tor-y (6s'sll-laHur-re) 
a. Moving like a pendulum. 

#Os-cu-la-tion ( v 6s-ku-la'shun), 
w. Touch ; a kissing. 



-0-sier (6'zhur), n. A tree of the 
willow kind: — a., made of osier. 

Os-mi-um (6z'me x um), n. A metal. 

Os-se-ous (6sh'e x ds or os'se'us), a. 
Bony. [bone. 

*Os-sic-le (6s'sik x kl), n. A small 

Os-si-Fi-cA-TioN(^6s-se-fe-ka / shun) 
ii. Change into bone. 

*Os-si-fy (6s'se v fl), v. t. [pre. t. 3, 
ossifies.] To change to bone : 
— v. i., to become bone. 

Os'siVi-ed, p. prf. 

*Os-siv-o-rous (6s-slv / 6Vus), a. 
Eating bones. 

*Os-ten-si-ble (os-ten'se^bl), a. 
Apparent, seeming, not real. 

*Os-ten-si-bly ^s-ten's^ble), ad. 
In appearance; plausibly. 

Os-TEN-siVE(6s-ten / siv)a.Showing. 

Os-TEN-TA-TiON( x 6s-ten-ta'shun), n. 
Outward show ; ambitious dis- 
play; parade. [383-27.] 

*Os-TEN-TA-Tious( x 6s-ten-ta , shus), 
a. Boastful, vain, fond of show. 
[83-15.] [163-13.] 

Os-ten-ta-tious-ly ( v 6s-ten-ta'- 
shus v le), ad. Vainly, boastingly. 

Os-ten-ta-tious-ness (N^s-ten-tit/- 
shus x nes), n. Vanity ; show ; 
ostentation. 

0s-TE-OL-o-GiSTf&s-te-&lWjlst),n. 
One versed in osteology. 

*Os-te-ol-o-gy ('Ss-te-ol'^^e), ». 
A description of the bones. 

*Os-ti-a-ry (6s'te r a-r£), n. The 
mouth of a river. 

Ost-ler. See hostler. 

Os-tra-cism (6s'tra x slzm), n. In 
Ancient Greece, a mode of ban- 
ishment by votes on shells. 

*Os-tra-cize (&s'tra x size), v. t. To 
banish; to exclude from society 
unjustly, by popular outcry. 

Os'tra v ci-zing, p. prs. 

*Os-trich (ds'tritsh), n. The larg- 
est of birds. 

Os'trich'es, n. pi. 

*Ot-a-cous-tic ( v 6t-a-kdus'tlk), 
n. An instrument to assist the 
hearing. 



Oth-er (uTB/ur), a. Not the same, 
different; not this. (cor. c. — 
than : — ap. p. — besides.) 
yj%§" Other, another, and oxs 
are often used substantively. 
When so used, they are de- 
clined like nouns, and some 
grammarians parse them as 
such. The declension of an- 
other is limited to the sin- 
gular number. 
Oth-er-wise (uTH'urVize), ad. In 
a different manner ; in other re- 
spects; by other causes, (cor. c. 
— than.) 
^Ot-tar (&t'tur), | n. The essen- 
Ot-to (6t't6), j tialoil of roses. 
Ot-ter (6t'tur), n. An amphibious 

animal. 
Ot-to-man (6t't6 x man), n. A native 
of Turkey; a small, stuffed stool 
or seat: — a., Turkish. 
Ot'to v mans, n. pi. 
* Ought (awt), v. i. [ought — de- 
fective.'] To be obliged by duty; 
to be fit; to be necessary. 
j^S^ Many grammarians main- 
tain that ought has a past 
signification. 
Ounce (dunse), n. A lynx ; the 
twelfth part of an apothecaries' 
or troy pound, containing 480 
grains troy ; the sixteenth part 
of an avoirdupois pound, con- 
taining 437.5 grains troy : — see 

FLUIDOUNCE. 

Our (our), pro. or a. Belonging 
to us : — a plural and possessive 
form of I, used before the name 
of that which is possessed ; as, 
this is our house : — see her and 
ours. 

Ours (Mrz), pro. Belonging to 
us : — a plural possessive form of 
I, used after the name of that 
which is possessed; as, this house 
is ours : — see our. 

Our-self (dur-self'),£>ro. Myself; 
I or me, with emphasis : — ?ee 
ourselves. 

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OUT 



OUT 
Fate, far, fall, fat — me, mel — pine, pin— -n6, m6ve, 



OUT 



Our-selves (6ur-selvz'), pro. We 
or us, with emphasis. 
j^r* Ourselves and ourself 
are plural forms of myself, 
and are similar in use to her- 
self, which see. Ourselves 
expresses a plural, and our- 
self a singular, idea; but, 
when used in the nominative 
case, they both require a plural 
verb. Ourself is used by 
sovereigns and others in place 

of MYSELF. 

*Oust (oust), v. t. To vacate; to 

take away j to dispossess. 
Out (6ut), ad. Not within ; not at 

home, abroad; in a state of ex-. 

tinction ; loudly ; at a loss : — a. 

[outer or utter — outmost or 

UTMOST, OUTERMOST Or UTTER- 
MOST], exterior : — opposed to in 
(formative adjective) ; as, outside. 

Out-act (diit-akf), v. t. To do 
beyond. 

Out-bade', pst. t. of outbid. 

Out-bal-ance (Mt-bal'lanse), v, t. 
To overweigh. 

*Out-bal' anting, p. prs. 

Out-bid (6ut-bid'), v. t. [outbid, 

OUTBADE — OUTBIDDEN, OUTBID.] 

To overpower by bidding. 

*Out-bid'ding, p. prs. 

Out-bound (dut'bdund), a. Sail- 
ing from a home port. 

Out-brave (6iit-brave'), v. t. To 
bear down by insolence. 

Out-bra' ving, p. prs. 

Out-break (dut'brake), n, A riot; 
a breaking forth. 

Out-burst (6ut'burst), n. An ex- 
plosion ; a bursting forth. 

Out-cast (dut'kast), n. An exile, 
one expelled : — a., cast out ; 
expelled; banished. 

Out-crop (6ut'kr6p), n. In Geol- 
ogy, the exposure of strata at the 
surface of the earth. 

Out-cry (6ut'krl), n. A cry of ve- 
hemence or of distress; clamor. 

Out'cries, n. pi. 
358 



Out-do (6dt-dS6'), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 

OUTDOES.] [OUTDID OUTDONE.] 

To excel ; to surpass ; to exceed. 
Out-door (dut'ddre), a. Being out 

of the house. 
Out-doors (Mt-d6rz'), ad. Out 

of the house. 
Out-er (dut'iir), a. com. of out. 
Out-er-most (out'ur'mdst), a. sup. 

of OUT. 

Out-face (Mt-fase'), v. t. To 
stare down. 

Out-fa'cing, p. prs. 

Out-fall (o&t'fal), n, A water- 
fall; a quarrel. 

Out-fit (6tit'fit), n. Equipment 
for a voyage or journey. 

*Out-flank (Mt-flank'), v. t. To 
extend the wing or flank of one 
army beyond that of another. 

Out-gate (Mt'gate), n. An outlet. 

*Out-gen-er-al (6ut-jen'ur x al), 
v. t. To gain advantage by su- 
perior military skill. 

Out-gen'er x al-ing, } 

*Out-gen'er n al-ling, J &' P r8t 

Out-gen'er v al-ed, I /. 

*OuT-GEN'eR* ALL-ED, J &' ^^ 

Out-go (6iit-g6'), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 

OUTGOES.] [OUTWENT — OUTGONE.] 

To excel; to surpass; to leave 
behind in going. 

Out-grow (diit-gro'), v. t. [out- 
grew — outgrown.] To surpass 
in growth. 

*Out-her-od (6ut-heV6d), v. t. 
To exceed in cruelty. 

Out-house (out'hduse), n. A small 
building away from the main 
house. 

Out-hous-es (6ut'h6uz v iz), n. pi. 

Out-land-ish (Mt-land'ish), a. 
Foreign ; strange. 

Out-last (ddt-last'), v. t. To sur- 
pass in duration. 

Out-law (6iit'law), n. One ex- 
cluded from the benefit of the 
law ; a plunderer : — v. L, to de- 
prive of the benefits and protec- 
tion of the law. 



#Out-law-ry (6ut'lawVe), n. A 
decree by which a person is de- 
prived of the protection of law. 

Out'law v ries, n, pi. 

Out-lay (6ut'la), n. Sum expended. 

Out-leap (6ut-leep'), v. t. [out- 
leaped Or OUTLEAPT — OUT- 
LEAPED or outleapt.] To pass 
by leaping : — to., sally, escape. 

Out-let (ddt'lSt), n. A passage 
outwards. 

Out-line (Mt'line), n. Contour; 
sketch ; exterior line of a figure. 

Out-live (6ut-liv'), v. t. To sur- 
vive ; to live longer than. 

Out-liv'ing, p. prs. 

Out-look (6ut-luk'), v. t. To face 
down. 

Out-ly-ing (Sut-lilng), a. Lying 
at a distance. 

Out-march (6ut-martsh'), v. t, 
[prs. t. 3, outmarches.] To 
leave behind in marching. 

Out-meas-ure (6iit-m§zh / ure), v, t. 
To exceed in measure. 

*0UT-MEAS'U N RING, p. prs. 

Outmost, a. sup. of out. 
Out-num-ber (dut-num'bur), v, t. 

To exceed in number. 
Out-par-ish (6ut'par v ish), ». A 

parish outside of a town. 
*Out'par x ish-es, n.pl. 
Out-post (6ut'pdst), n, A station 

placed at a distance from the main 

body of an army. 
* Out-pour (ddt-p&re'), v. t. To 

effuse ; to pour out. 
Out-rage (Mt'raje), v. t. To in- 
jure violently, to insult roughly : 

— n., insult,offense,open violence. 
Out'ra n ging, p. prs. 
-Out-ra-geous (Mt-ra'jus), a. 

Violent, atrocious; exorbitant. 
Out-ra-geous-ly ^ut-ra'jusHe), 

ad. Violently, atrociously. 
Out-ra-geous-ness (oiit-ra'jus- 

x nes), n. Fury, violence. 
Ou-tre (66-tra'), «• Out of the 

common limits ; extravagant. 
Out-ran', pst, t. of outrun. 



OUT 



OVE 
nSr, nSt— tube, tub, bull— 611- 



-p5und — thin, this. 



OVE 



Out-reach (dut-reetsh')j v. t. [prs. 
t. 3, outreaches.] To go beyond. 

Out-ride (dut-ride'), v. t. [out- 
rode — outridden or outrode.] 
To ride faster than: — v. i., to 
travel about. 

Out-ri'ding, p. prs. 

Out-ri-der (diit-ri'dur), n. An 
attending servant on horseback. 

*Out-right (6iit-rite'), ad. Imme- 
diately, at once; completely. 

Out-run ( out-run' ), v. t. [outran 
or outrun — outrun.] To leave 
behind in running ; to exceed. 

Out-run'ning, p. prs. 

Out-sail (6ut-sale'), v. t. To leave 
behind in sailing. 

Out-sell (dut-sel'), v.t. [outsold 
— outsold.] To exceed in selling. 

Out-set (oiit'set), n. First attempt, 
beginning. 

Out-shine (6ut-shlne'), v. t. [out- 

SHINED Or OUTSHONE — OUT- 

shined or outshone.] To excel 

in lustre. 
Out-shi'ning, p. prs. 
Out-side (6ut'side), n. Superficies, 

surface, external part. 
Out-skirt (6iit'sklrt), n. Border; 

a suburb. 
Out-sold', pst. t. and p. prf. of 

OUTSELL. 

* Out-spread (6ut-spr^d r ), v. t. 

[OUTSPREAD — OUTSPREAD.] To 

extend; to diffuse. 
Out-stand-ing (6ut-stand'lng), a. 

Unpaid, uncollected. 
Out-stretch (diit-strStsh'), v. t. 

[prs. t. 3, OUTSTRETCHES.] To 

extend ; to spread out, expand. 
Out-strip (diit-strip'), v. t. To 

leave behind ; to surpass ; to go 

beyond. 
Out-strip'ping, p. prs. 

*OUT-STRIP'PED, p. prf. 

*Out-talk (6iit-tawk'), v. t. To 
exceed or overpower in talking. 

Out- vie (6ut-vi'), v. t. To exceed, 
to surpass. [189-6.] 

*Out-vy'ing, p. prs. 



Out- vote (6ut-v6te'), v. t. To ex 
ceed in the number of votes. 

Out-vo'ting, p. prs. 

Out-walk (6iit-wawk'), v. t. To 
leave behind in walking. 

Out-wall (6ut'wal), n. A wall on 
the outside. 

Out-ward (6ut'wurd), a. Exter- 
nal, not inward ; visible ; outer : 
— ad., to foreign parts; towards 
the outside. 

Out-ward-ly (Mt'wurd'le), ad 
Not sincerely ; externally. 

Out-wards (Mt'wurdz), ad. To 
wards the outside, outward. 

Out-watch (Mt-w6tsh'), v. t. [prs. 
t. 3, outwatches.] To exceed 
in watching. 

*Out-wear (6iit-ware'), v. t. [out- 
wore — outworn.] To exceed 
in wearing; to wear longer than. 

Out-weigh (Mt-wa'), v. t. To ex- 
ceed in weight or importance. 

Out-went', pst. t. of outgo. 

Out-wit (dut-wit'), v. t. To over- 
come by stratagem ; to overreach. 

*Out-wit'ting, p. prs. 

Out-wit'ted, p. prf. 

Out-work (Mt'wurk), n. The 
parts of a fortification next the 
enemy ; an exterior work. 

0-val (d'vul), a. Shaped like an 
egg: — n. y that which has the 
shape of an egg. 

~*0-va-ri-ous (d-va/re'us), a. Con- 
sisting of eggs. 

0-VA-Ri-UM(6-va/re x um)w. An ovary, 

O-va'ri^a, n. pi. 

0-va-ry (6'vaVe), n. That part 
of an animal in which eggs are 
formed; that part of a plant 
which encloses the seeds. 

O'va^ries, n. pi. 

0-vate (6'vate), a. Egg-shaped. 

O-va-tion (6-va'shun), n. A less 
triumph among the Romans; a 
public honor given to some dis- 
tinguished man. 

Ov-en (uv'vn), n. An arched 
cavity for baking. 



O-ver (b'v&r),prp. Above; across: 
— ad., above the top; more than; 
from side to side; from one to 
another; from a country beyond 
the sea; on the surface; com- 
pletely; throughout; with repe- 
tition ; another time; in a great 
degree ; in too great a quantity : 
— a. [defective — overmost], up- 
per; past. 

O-VER-ACT (7>-vur-akf), v. t. To 
act more than enough. 

0-ver-alls (6'vur x allz), n. pi. A 
kind of loose trowsers. 

0-ver-awe ( N d-vur-aw'), v. t. To 
restrain by awe ; to terrify. 

n O-ver-aw'ing, p. prs. 

^O-VER-BADe', pst. t. Of OVERBID. 

O-VER-BAL-ANCE (6'vur v bal-lanse), 
n. Something more than an 
equivalent; excess. 

O-VER-BAL-ANCE(NS-vur-bal'lanse), 
v. t. To weigh down; to exceed 
in weight ; to preponderate. 

-^O-ver-bal'an^ing, p. prs. 

O-ver-bear (V>-vur-bare'), v. t. 

[OVERBORE OVERBORNE.] To 

repress; to subdue or overpower. 
0-ver-bid ( N 6-vur-bld')> v. t. [over- 
bid Or OVERBADE OVERBIDDEN 

or overbid.] To offer more than 

equivalent; to bid more than 

another. 
*Over-bid'ding, p. prs. 
O-ver-blow (V>-vur-bld'), v. t. 

[overblew or overblowed — 

OVERBLOWN Or OVERBLOWED.] 

To drive away as clouds before 

the wind. 
O-ver-board (6'vui ,v b6rd), ad. Off, 

or out of, the ship. I 
a O-ver-bore', pst. t. of overbear. 

" '0-VER-B0RNE / ,jL> v p>/.0f0VERBEAR. 

0-VER-BUR-DEN( N 6-vur-bur'dn),v.£. 
To load with too great a weight. 

N 0-VER-CAME', pst. t. Of OVERCOME. 

O-VER-CAST ('6-vur-kast'), v. t. 

[OVERCAST — OVERCAST.] To 

cloud ; to darken ; to sew over : 
— a., cloudy, obscured. 

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OVE 



Fate, far, fail, fat- 



OVE 
-me, ui^t— 



•pine, pin — n6, m5ve, 



OVE 



O-ver-charge (6'vur v tsharje), n. 
Too great a charge; an exces- 
sive load. 

O-ver-charge ( x 6-vur-tsharje'), 
v. t. To oppress; to rate too 
high ; to load to excess. 

* n O-ver-char'ging, p. prs. 

O-ver-cloud ( x 6-vi\r-klMd')> v. t. 
To cover with clouds. 

0-ver-come (7>-vur-kum'), v. t. 
[overcame — overcome.] To 
conquer; to subdue; to get the 
better of : — v. %., to be victorious. 

* v Over-com'ing, p. prs. 

*0-ver-do (V>-viir-d66'), v. t.orv.i. 
[prs. t. 3, ^overdoes.] [over- 
did — * overdone.] To do more 
than enough ; to carry to excess. 

O-ver-dose (d'vuVdose), n. Too 
great a dose. 

O-ver-draw (^o-vur-draw'), v. t. 

[OVERDREW — OVERDRAWN.] To 

draw too much ; to draw orders 

in excess on an amount credited. 

O-ver-drive f6-vur-drlve'), v. t. 

[OVERDROVE OVERDRIVEN.] To 

drive beyond strength. 

r O-VER-DRl' VING, p. pr8. 

*0-ver-due ( v 6-vur-du/), a. Past 
the time of being due. 

O-ver-fall (d'vur^fal), n. A cat- 
aract. 

O-ver-feed ('6-vur-fe£d'), v. t. 
[overfed — overfed.] To feed 
to excess. 

O-ver-flow (6 r vur v fl6), n. Inun- 
dation, deluge; exuberance. 

O-ver-flow (V>-vur-fl6'), v. t. To 
fill beyond the brim; to deluge: 
— v. i., to flow over; to abound. 

Y)-VER-FLOW'lNG, p. pr8. '. fl., CO- 

piousness, exuberance. 

70t* Overflown (p. prf. of 
overfly) is sometimes im- 
properly used for overflowed 
(p. prf. of overflow). 
O-ver-go ( x 6-vur-go'), v. t. [prs. 

t. 3, overgoes.] [overwent — 

overgone.] To surpass; to go 

beyond ; to excel. 
360 



O-ver-grow ( x 6-vur-grd'), v. t. 

[OVERGREW — OVERGROWN.] To 

cover with growth ; to grow 
above : — v. i., to grow beyond 
the fit or natural size. 

O-ver-growth (6'vur x gr6^), n. 
Exuberant growth ; an over- 
shadowing growth. 

0-ver-hang fd-vur-hang'), v. t. 
[overhung or overhanged — 

OVERHUNG Or OVERHANGED.] 

To project or hang over. 
0-ver-haul (V>-vur-hawl'), v. t. 

To examine; to overtake. 
0-ver-head ( x 6-vur-hed'), ad. In 

the zenith ; aloft, above. 
0-ver-hear ( y 6-vur-heer'), v. t. 

[OVERHEARD — OVERHEARD.] To 

hear by accident or privately. 
0-ver-heat ( v 6-vur-heet ; ), v. t. 
[overheated or overhet — 

OVERHEATED Or OVERHET.] To 

heat to excess. 

O-ver-joy (6'vurj5&), n. Trans- 
port, ecstacy, delight. 

O-ver-joy ( x 6-vur-j6e'), v. t. To 
transport; to delight. 

n O-ver-laid', pst. t. and p. prf. of 
overlay. 

x O-ver-lain', p. prf. of overlie. 

O-ver-land (6'vur N land), a. Car- 
ried, or leading, by land. 

0-ver-lay ( x 6-vur-la'), v. t. [over- 
laid Or OVERLAYED — OVERLAID 

or overlayed.] To oppress by 
too much weight or power ; to 
smother; to crush; to spread 
over : — 2 )Si - t. of overlie. 

^O-ver-lay'ing, p. prs. : — n., a su- 
perficial covering. 

0-ver-leap (Y>-vur-leep r ), v. t. 
[overleaped or overleapt — 

OVERLEAPED Or OVERLEAPT.] 

To pass by a jump; to leap over. 

0-ver-leath-er (6' vur'ieffr-ur), n. 
The part of a shoe which covers 
the foot. 

O-ver-lie ( v 6-vur-ll'), v. t. [over- 
lay — overlain.] To lie upon 
or over. 



^O-ver-ly'ing, p. prs. 

O-ver-load ('6-vur-16de'), v. t. To 
burden with too much. 

O-ver-look (V>-vur-l66k'), v. t. To 
view from a higher place; to pe- 
ruse ; to neglect ; to pass over 
without notice ; to excuse. 

O-ver-mas-ter ( x 6-vur-inas'tur), 
v. t. To subdue ; to conquer. 

O-ver-match (6'vur v matsh), n. One 
of superior powers or strength. 

O'VER^MATCH-ES, U. pi. 

O-ver-match ( v o-vur-matsh/), v. t. 

[prs. t. 3, overmatches.] To 

prove too powerful for. 
O-ver-most (6'vur N ni6st), a. [sup. 

of over.] Uppermost. 
O-ver-much (Y>-vur-mutsh'), a. 

Too much, more than enough: — ■ 

ad., in too great a degree. 
O-ver-night (Y>-vur-nlte'), n. The 

night before; bedtime : — ad., 

during the night. 
x O-ver-paid', pst. t. and p. prf. of 

OVERPAY. 

0-ver-pass ( x 6-vur-pas'), v. t. 

[prs. t. 3, OVERPASSES.] [OVER- 
PASSED Or OVERPAST — OVER- 
PASSED or overpast.] To over- 
look, to omit; to pass over. 

O-ver-pay (V>-vur-pa'), v. t. [over- 
paid Or OVERPAYED — OVERPAID 
or overpayed.] To reward be- 
yond the price; to pay beyond 
wages or indebtedness. 

0-ver-plus (6'vur^plus), n. What 
remains, surplus. 

0'ver n plus-es, n. pi. 

O-ver-poise ( v 6-vur-p6ize'), v, t. 
To outweigh. 

^O-ver-pois'ing, p. prs. 

O-ver-pow-er ( x 6-vur-p6u'ur), v. t. 
To oppress by superiority; to 
bear down by force. 

O-ver-press ( x 6-vur-preV), v. t. 
[prs. t. 3, overpresses.] To 
crush ; to overwhelm. 

0-ver-prize (V>-vur-prize'), v. U 
To value at too high a price. 

v O-VER-PRi r ziNG, p. prs. 



OVE 



OVE 
n6r, n&t — tube, tub, bull— dil — p6und — th'm, THis. 



OVE 



O-ver-rate f6-vur-rate'), v. t. To 

rate too high or at too much. 
^O-ver-ra'ting, p. prs. 

X 0-VER-RAN', pst. t. Of OVERRUN. 

0-ver-reach ( v 6-vur-re£tsh'), v. t. 

[prs. t. 3, OVERREACHES.] To 

deceive ; to go beyond. 

0-vER-Rn>E(V)-vur-rlde')v.£. [over- 
rode — overridden or over- 
rode.] To ride too much; to 
ride over. 

^O-ver-ri'ding, p. prs. 

*0-ver-ripe (^6-vAr-ripe'), a. Too 
ripe. 

v O-ver-rode', psU t. and p. prf. of 

OVERRIDE. 

O-ver-rule (V>-vur-r6Sl'), v. t. To 
superintend; to influence with 
predominant power; to control; 
to set aside; to reject. 

* n O-ver-ru'ling, p. prs. 

O-ver-rul-er ( N 6-vur-rul'ur), n. 
One who overrules. 

*0-ver-run (V>-vur-run r ), v. t. 

[OVERRAN Or OVERRUN — OVER- 
RUN.] To harass by incursions ; 
to ravage; to exceed; to over- 
spread: — v. %., to overflow; to 
run over. 

^O-ver-run'ning, p. prs. 

*0-ver-sea (6'vur N see or V>-vur- 
see'), a. From beyond the sea. 

*0-ver-see ( x 6-vur-see'), v. t. 
[oversaw — overseen.] To su- 
perintend. 

O-ver-se-er ("6-vur-se'ur), n. One 
who overlooks, a supervisor; a 
superintendent. 

O-ver-set (V>-vur-se ! t'), v. t. [over- 
set — overset.] To turn the 
bottom upwards; to overturn: — 
v. i.f to be overturned; to fall 
over. 

* N 0-VER-SET / TING, p. pr8. 

O-ver-shade ('6-vur-shade'), v. t. 

To cover with darkness. 
^O-ver-sha'ding, p. prs. 
O-ver-shad-ow ( N 6-vur-shad'd6), 

v. t. To throw a shadow over : 

to shelter. [132-18.] 



O-ver-shoot ( v 6-vur-sh66t')> v. t. 
[overshot — overshot.] To fly 
beyond the mark: — v. i. f to carry 
too far. 

O-ver-shot-Wheel (6'vur N sh6t- 
hweel / ), n. A water-wheel which 
receives the current of water 
on top. 

O-VER- sight (6'vur^site), n. Mis- 
take, error ; superintendence ; 
inspection. 

O-ver-sleep (V>-vur-sleep')> v. t. 
or v. i. [overslept or over- 
sleeped — overslept or over- 
sleeped.] To sleep too long. 

O-ver-spread (^o-vur-spre'd') v. t. 

[OVERSPREAD — OVERSPREAD.] 

To cover over : — v. i., to be scat- 
tered over. 

O-ver-state (V>-vur-state'), v. t. 
To state too forcibly ; to exag- 
gerate. 

v O-ver-sta'ting, p. prs. 

O-ver-step (V>-vur-stepO, v. t. To 
step over; to go beyond the 
bounds of propriety. 

N 0-VER-STEP'PING, p. prs. 

n O-ver-step'ped, p. prf. 
0-VER-STOCK (V>-vur-st6k r ), v. t. 

To crowd; to supply more than 

is wanted. 
0-ver-stock (6'vur x st6k), n. Too 

great a stock ; a superfluity. 
O-ver-strain (V)-vur-strane'), v. t. 

To stretch too far. 
0-vert (6'vert), a. Open, public, 

apparent. 
O-ver-take (^-vur-take'), v. t. 

[OVERTOOK — OVERTAKEN.] To 

come up to something going 

before. 
x O-ver-ta'king, p. prs. 
O-ver-task (V>-vur-task'), v. t. To 

task too much. 
O-ver-tax (7>-vur-taks')> v. t. [prs. 

t. 3, overtaxes.] To tax at too 

high a rate. 
O-ver-tax (6'vurHaks), n. Too 

high a tax. 
O'ver^tax-es, n. pi. 
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^-VER-THREW^^.f.ofOVERTHROW. 

O-ver-throw (o'vur v *&r6), n. State 
of being overthrown ; ruin ; de- 
fect; subversion. 

O-ver-throw ( x 6-vur-^r6')> v. U 
[overthrew or overthrowed — 
overthrown or overthrowed.] 
To turn upside down ; to demol- 
ish; to defeat; to destroy; to 
subvert. 

0-vert-ly (6'vert x l£), ad. Pub- 
licly, openly. 

v O-ver-took', pst. t. of overtake. 

O-ver-top (V>-vur-t6p'), v. t. To 
rise above; to obscure; to sur- 
pass; to excel. 

v O-ver-top'ping, p. prs. 

* N 0-VER-TOP'PED, p. prf. 

0-ver-trade ( x 6-vur-trade'), v. i. 

To trade too much, or beyond 

one's capital or means. 
v O-ver-tra'ding, p. prs. 
0-ver-trust (Y>-vur-trust')> v. U 

To trust too much. 
0-ver-ture (6'vurHshure), n. An 

opening, disclosure ; proposal ; 

an introductory piece of music. 
0-ver-turn ( x 6-vur-turn'), v. t. To 

throw down ; to ruin ; to over- 
power ; to destroy. 
0-ver-turn (6'vur x turn), n. An 

overthrow ; ruin ; fall ; sub- 
version. 
0-ver-turn-er f 6-vur-turn'ur), n. 

One who overturns. 
O-ver-val-ue ( N 6-vur-val'u), v. t. 

To rate at too high a price. 
^O-ver-val'u^ing, p. prs. 
O-ver-veil ('6-vur-vale'), v. t. To 

cover. 
O-VER-wATCH (V>-vur-w6tsh'), v. U 

or v. i. To watch over. 
0-VER-WEEN-iNG( N 6-viir-ween'lng), 

a. Vain, arrogant, conceited. 
0-VER-WEEN-iNG-LY( x 6-vur-ween'- 

ing v le), ad. In an overweening 

manner. 
O-VER- weigh ( v 6-vur-wa r ), v. t. To 

preponderate; to weigh more 

than. 

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OXY 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me, met — pine, pin — no, m6ve, 



ozo 



O-ver-weight (6'vurVate), n. A 
preponderance. 

N 0-VER-WENT', pst. t. Of OVERGO. 

O-ver-whelm ( v 6-vur-hwelnr / ), v. t. 
To immerse and bear down, as a 
fluid ; to crush ; to overpower. 
[54-26.] [222-23.] 

O-VER-WHELM-ING-LY (Y>-VUr- 

hwelnrlng^le), ad. So as to 
overwhelm. 

O-ver-wise (V)-vur-wlze')> a. Con- 
ceited, wise to affectation. 

O-ver-work ( N 6-vur-wurk'), v. t. 
[overworked or overwrought 

OVERWORKED Or OVER- 
WROUGHT.] To cause to labor 
too much; to injure by labor. 

O-ver-work (6'vur x wurk), n. Work 
beyond the stipulated time or 
amount. 

O-ver-zeal-ous (^6-vur-zel'lus), a. 
Too zealous. 

0-vic-u-lar (6-vlk'ular), a. Per- 
taining to an egg. 

O-vi-form (6'veY6rm), a. Having 
the shape of an egg, oval. 

O-vine (6'vlne), a. Pertaining to 



*0-vip-a-rous (6-vlp'aVus), 
Bringing forth eggs. 

O-void (6'vSld), | a. Formed 

0-void-al (6-v61d'al), J like an 
*&& egg-shaped. 

O-vum (6'viim), n. [pi. ova.] 
An egg. 

Owe (o), v. t. To be indebted to ; 
to be obliged for. 

Ow'ing, p. prs. 

Owl (6ul), n. A bird that flies 
about in the night: — v. i., to 
carry on an unlawful trade ; to 
skulk about with contraband 
goods. 

Owl-er (Sul'ur), n. One who car- 
ries contraband goods. 

Owl-et (oul'et), n. A small owl ; 
a young owl. 

Owl-ing (6ul'lng), n. An offense 
against public trade, in Eng 
land. 
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Owl-ish (dul'ish), } a. Like an 

Owl-like (Ml'llke), j owl, either 
in looks or habits. 

Owl-light (Ml'lite), n. A glim- 
mering light. 

Own (one), a. Possessed, belong- 
ing to; peculiar: — see self. 
TjS^t* Own is added to the words 

MY, THY, HIS, ITS, OUR, YOUR, 

and their, for the purpose of 
making the possession em- 
phatic, peculiar, or exclusive. 

Own (6ne), v. t. To acknowledge ; 
to claim : to avow ; to recognise ; 
to admit; to confess. 

Own-er (6ne'ur), n. One to whom 
any thing belongs. 

Own-er-ship (6ne'ur^ship), n. Le- 
gal title, rightful possession, 

Ox (6ks), n. The general name 
for black cattle. 

Ox'en, n. pi. 

Ox-al-ic (6ks-al'ik), a. Relating 
to, or obtained from, sorrel ; no- 
ting a poisonous acid. 

Ox-bane (oks'bane), n. A plant. 

Ox-bow (6ks'b6), n. A bow for 
yoking oxen. 

Ox-eye (6ks'i), n. The daisy. 

* Ox-eyed (6ks'lde), a. Having 

eyes like those of an ox. 
Ox-hide (6ks'hlde), n. The skin 
of an ox; a measure of land. 

88&J 'WW »• { A p C ound 
(not acid) of oxygen and another 
elementary body; as, oxyd of 
hydrogen, or water. 

»^ . I (6b.'ffd4te), 

* Ox- y -date j v " 

OX-I-DIZE | (akB ,j MlM) 

^Ox-y-dize j v n 

To convert into an oxyd. 
Ox^da-ting, 
^Ox'y^da-ting 

Ox'l V DI-ZING, 

*Ox'y x di-zing, 

Ox-i-da-tion } (^ks-e-da'shun) 
*Ox-y-da-tion j n. The act of 
converting into an ozyd. 



i 



.11 



\ p. prs. 



Ox-y-gen (6ks'e N jen), n. A gas 
which generates oxyds and acids, 
and which constitutes the vital 
part of air. 
Ox-y-gen-ate (6ks'e x j en-ate), ) 
;i -Ox-Y-GEN-izE (6ks'e v jen-lze), j 
v. t. To combine with oxygen. 

Ox r Y-GEN X A-TING, ) 

*Ox'y-genVzing, J &' P r8 ' 

Ox-y-gen-a-tion (^ks-e-je'n-a'- 
shun), n. The act of combining 
with oxygen. 

Ox-yg-en-ous (6ks-ij'en v us), a. 
Pertaining to oxygen. 

*Ox-y-hy-dro-gen ( v 6ks-e-hl'dr6- 
^jen), a. Applied to a blowpipe 
used to produce intense heat; 
noting a kind of microscope. 

*Ox-y-mel (6ks'e x mel), n. A mix- 
ture of vinegar and honey. 

Ox-y-tone (6ks'e v t6ne), a. Having 
an acute sound. 

0-yer (6'yur), n. A court of judi- 
cature. 

7j£^ Oyer, meaning to hear, 
and terminer, meaning to de- 
cide, are two French words, 
which are accoupled to desig- 
nate that court in which cases 
of treason, felony, and misde- 
meanor are heard and decided. 

0-yes ) /i 2 M i The intro- 

*0-yez j ^°" yes h n ' \ duction to 
a proclamation given by the 
sheriff, or by the public crier, 
who uses the word three times. 

Oys-ter (des'tur), n. A bivalve 
shell-fish. 

Oys-ter-bed (6es'tur N b§d), n. A 
bed or breeding-place of oysters. 

Oys-ter-man (6es'tur v man), n. A 
dealer in oysters. 

Oys'ter v men, n. pi. 

O-zone (6'z6ne), n. A gaseous 
substance, produced by elec- 
tricity passing into air from 
pointed bodies. 

0-zo-nize (6'z6^nlze), v. t. To mix 
with ozone. 

0'zo v ni-zing, p. prs. 



PAC 



PAD 
nSr, n6t — tube, tub, bull— Ml — pdund — thm, THis. 



PAG- 



P(pee), n. The sixteenth letter 
and the eleventh consonant is 
also a mute. The name is writ- 
ten Pee, the plural of which is 
Pees. It is the abbreviation of 
page [pi. pp.], pint, pole, and 
phosphorus. P.M. stand for post 
meridian (afternoon), or for Post- 
master, P.O. for Post-Office, and 
P.S. for post scriptum (post- 
script). 

Pab-u-lar (pab'u v lar), a. Afford- 
ing aliment or provender ; per- 
taining to food. 

Pab-u-lous (pab'uHus), a. Ali- 
mental, nourishing. 

Pab-u-lum (pab'uHum), n. Food, 
aliment. 

Pace (pase), n. Step, gait; am- 
ble; manner of walking; degree 
of celerity ; a measure of 2£ or 5 
feet; among horses, a stepping 
with the legs of the same side at 
the same time [368-1]: — v. i., to 
move on slowly ; among horses, 
to step with the legs of the same 
side at the same time : — v. t., to 
measure by steps. [126-4.] 

Pa'cing, p. prs. 

Pa-cer (pa/sur), n. One that paces. 

*Pa-cha (pa-shaw'), n. A Turk- 
ish governor : — sometimes writ- 
ten pasha and also bashaw. 

*Pa-chal-ic (pa-shawl'ik), n. The 
jurisdiction of a pacha. 

*Pach-y-derm (pak'eMurm), n. A 
thick-skinned quadruped. 

Pa-cip-ic (pa-sif'ik), a. Gentle, 
mild, appeasing. 

Pa-ci-fi-ca-tion ( v pas-se-fe-ka'- 
shiin), n. Act of making peace. 

*Pa-ci-fi-ca-tor ( N piis-se-fe-ka'- 
tur or pa-slf e v ka-tur), n. A peace- 
maker. 

P a- cif-i-c a-tor- y (pa-sif 'e v ka- tur- 
v re), a. Tending to make peace. 

Pa-ci-fi-er (pas'se^fi-ur), n. One 
who pacifies. 



*Pa-ci-fy (pas'seYi), v. t. [prs. t. 
3, pacifies.] To appease; to 
quiet. 

PacVfi-ed, p. prf. 

Pack (pak), n. A large bundle ; 
a due number of cards ; a number 
of hounds hunting together; any 
great number ; a method of cur- 
ing disease by wrapping the body 
in a sheet and blankets : — v. t., 
to bind up for carriage; to press 
together ; to send off hastily ; to 
put up and preserve with salt; 
to wrap in a sheet and blankets : 
— v. %., to depart hastily ; to tie 
up goods. 

Pack-age (pak'kije), n. A bale; 
a bundle ; goods packed. 

Pack-er (pak'kur), n. One who 
packs. 

Pack-et (pak'kit), n. A small 
pack ; a mail of letters ; a vessel 
for letters or passengers. 

Pack-horse (pak'hdrse), n. A 
horse of burden. 

Pack-man (pak'man), n. A peddler. 

Pack'men, n. pi. 

Pack-sad-dle (pak'sadMl), n. A 
saddle for burdens. 

Pack-staff (pak'staf ), n, A staff 
to support a pack. 

Pack'staffs, > , 

Pack'staves, J n 'P ' 

Pack-thread (pak'^r§d),n.Strong 
thread used in tying up parcels. 

Pact (pakt), In. A bar- 

Pac-tion (pak'shun), j gain ; a 
covenant. 

Pac-tion-al (pak'smWal), a. By 
way of contract. 

Pac-ti-tious (pak-tish'us), a. Set- 
tled by agreement. 

Pad, n. The road ; a footpath ; an 
easy-paced horse ; a robber who 
infests the road on foot; a low, 
soft saddle; a stuffed cushion 
or bolster: — v. i., to travel gen- 
tly; to rob on foot; to beat a 
way smooth and level: — v. t., to 
stuff a pad. 



Pad'ding, p. prs. 

Pad'ded, p. prf. 

Pad-dle (pad'dl), v. i. To row ; 
to play in the water : — v. t., to 
propel by an oar : — n., an oar 
used by a single rower; the hori- 
zontal bars or broad slats of a 
paddle-wheel. 

Pad'dling, p. prs. 

Pad-dle-Wheel (pad'drhweel),». 
A wheel which gives motion to 
steamships, Ac, by striking the 
water with its paddles. 

Pad-dock (pad'duk), n. A frog 
or toad; an enclosure for deer. 

Pad-dy (pad'de), n. Rice in the 
husk; a stuffed effigy. 

Pad'dies, n. pi. 

Pad-lock (pad'l6k), n. A lock 
hung on a staple : — v. t., to fasten 
with a padlock. 

Pjb-an ) / in \ f A song of 

*P E -an) (P*' to )»»- { triumph. 

Pa-gan (pa/gan), n. A heathen ; 
an idolater : — a., heathenish ; 
idolatrous. 

Pa-gan-ism (pa/gaVizm), n. The 
state of a pagan ; heathenism. 

Pa-gan-ize (pa'gan'ize), v. t. To 
render heathenish. 

Pa'ganVzing, p. prs. 

Page (paje), n. One side of the 
leaf of a book ; a young boy at- 
tending on a legislature or on a 
person of rank or note : — v. t., to 
mark the pages of a book; to 
divide into pages. 

Pa'ging, p. prs. 

*Pa-geant (paj'unt or pa'junt), n. 
A spectacle of entertainment 
[46-27] : — a., showy; pompous ; 
intended for display. 

Pa-geant-ry (paj'untVe or pa'- 
junt v re), n. Pomp, show; a 
spectacle. 

Pag-i-nal (paj'e^nal), a. Consist- 
ing of pages. 

Pa-go-da (pa-g6'da), n. An Indian 
idol or a coin ; a temple for an 
idol. 

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PAL 



PAL 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me", m^t — pine, pin — no, m5ve, 



PAL 



Paid, pst. t. amdp.prf. of pay. 

*Pail (pale), n. A vessel in which 
water, &o. is carried. 

Pail-ful (pale'ful), n. The quan- 
tity that a pail will hold. 

Paii/fuls, n. pi. 

Pain (pane), n. Suffering ,• sensa- 
tion of uneasiness; a penalty; 
laborious effort : — v. t. or v. i., to 
distress ; to torment. 

Pain-ful (pane'fiil), a. Full of 
pain or difficulty ; afflictive ; la- 
borious. 

Pain-ful-ly (pane'furie), ad. With 
great pain. 

Pain-ful-ness (pane'furn^s), n. 
Affliction ; sorrow ; distress. 

*Pai-nim (pa'nirn), n. A pagan: 
— sometimes written paynim. 

Pain-less (panels), a. Without 
pain. 

Pains-ta-ker (panz'ta^kur), n. A 
laborious person. 

Pains-ta-king (panz'taMng), a. 
Laborious,industrious : — n.,great 
care or industry. 

Paint (pant), v. t. To represent 
by delineation and color; to pic- 
ture; to color; to portray: — 
v. u, to practice painting; to 
color, as the face : — n., color laid 
on the face; colors representa- 
tive of any thing. 

Painting, p. prs. : — n., the act of 
representing objects by delinea- 
tion and color ; picture. 

Paint-er (pant'ur), n. One who 
professes painting; a rope used 
to fasten a boat. 

Pair (pare), n. Two things suit- 
ing one another; a brace; two 
of a sort; a couple: — v. t., to 
join in couples ; to unite : — v. i., 
to be joined in couples. 

* Pal- ace (pal'las), n. A royal 
house. 

Pal-a-din (pal'aMln), n. A knight. 

*Pal-an-quin ( v pal-an-keen'), n. 
In the East, a covered carriage, 
borne by men. 
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*Pal-at-a-ble (pal'lat^a-bl), a. 
Pleasing to the taste, savory. 

Pal-a-tal (pal'aHal), a. Pertain- 
ing to the palate : — n., a letter 
sounded from the palate; as,/ 
and g. 

Pal-ate (pal'lat), n. The roof of 
the mouth ; taste ; mental relish. 

*Pa-la-tial (pal-la'shal), a. Per- 
taining to a palace. 

Pal-a-tine (pal'aHin), n. One 
invested with regal rights: — a., 
possessing royal privileges. 

*Pa-la-ver (pa-laVur), n. Su- 
perfluous talk ; flattery : — v. t. 
orv.i.>,to talk idly; to flatter. 

*Pale, a. Wan, white of look; 
dim: — n., a stake or pointed 
board; an enclosure; a district 
or territory; the middle part of 
a scutcheon; a stripe: — v. t., to 
enclose with pales ; to stripe. 

Pa'ling, p. prs. 

Pale-fa-ced (pale'faste), a. Hav- 
ing the face wan. 

Pale-ly (pale'le), ad. With a 
pale color ; not freshly. 

Pale-ness (pale'nSs), n. Want of 
color, wanness, state of being 
pale. 

Pa-le-og-ra-phy ( v pa-l^-6g r raYe), 
n. Ancient mode of writing ; 
ancient writings collectively. 

*Pa-le-ol-o-gy (^pa-ld-61'6 j6), n. 
The science of antiquities. 

*Pa-le-on-tol-o-gy ( N pa-le-6n- 
t6r , l6'je), n. The science that 
treats of fossils. 

*Pa-le-ous (pa'le v us), a. Chaffy. 

Pa-les-tric (pa-leVtrlk), a. Per- 
taining to athletic exercises. 

Pal-ette. See pallet. 

Pal-frey (pal'fre or pal r fre), n. A 
small horse for women. 

Pal-in-drome (palln x dr6me), n. 
A word or sentence which is the 
same read backward or forward; 
as, Hannah. 

Pal-in-ode (pal'lnV>de), n. A re- 
cantation in verse. 



Pal-i-sade C pal-le-sade'), n. Pales 
set by way of enclosure: — v. t., 
to enclose with palisades. 

^Pal-i-sa'ding, p. prs. 

PA-LiSH(pa'lish),a. Somewhat pale. 

Pall, n. A cloak or mantle of 
state ; the covering thrown over 
the dead [74-19] : — v. i., to 
become insipid ; to cloy ; to 
cloak : — v. t., to make insipid ; 
to dispirit; to cloy. 

*Pal-la-di-um (pal-la'deWm), n. 
A statue of Pallas ; protection ; 
security ; a very hard, white 
metal. [63-12.] 

Pal-la'di x a, { ? 

Pal-la'diVms, J n ' P L 

*Pal-LAS (pal'las), n. In My- 
thology, the goddess of wisdom ; 
Minerva; a planet. 

Pal-let (pal'llt), n. A small, 
mean bed ; a painter's board ; a 
small spatula. 

Pal-li-ass (pal'le^as), \ n.Astraw 

*PAL-LiASSE(pal-yass / ) J bed used 
in camp. 

Pal-li-ate (pal'le^ate), v. t. To 
cover with excuse; to extenu- 
ate; to mitigate. [238-11.] 

Pal'li x a-ting, p. prs. 

Pal-li-a-tion fpal-l^-a'shun), n . 
Extenuation ; favorable repre- 
sentation ; mitigation. 

*Pal-li-a-tive (pal'le x a-tiv), a. 
Mitigating : — n., that which ex- 
tenuates or mitigates. 

Pal-lid (pal'lld), a. Pale. 

Pal-lid-ness (pal'lidWs), n. 
Paleness, wanness. 

*Pall-mall (pe'l-meT)* n. A play 
in which a ball is struck with a 
mallet through an iron ring. 

Palm (pam), n. A tree ; a victory ; 
the inner part of the hand 
[238-20] : — v. t., to conceal in 
the palm of the hand ; to impose 
by fraud, (off.) 

Pal-mar (pal'mar), a. Relating 
to a palm. 

Pal-ma-ry (pal'ma'rd), a. Chief. 



PAL 



PAtf 

nSr, n&t — tube, tub, bull — oil — p6iind — thin, this. 



PAN 



Pal-mate (pal'mit), a. Having 
the shape of the hand. 

Palm-er (pam'ur), n. A pilgrim. 

Pal-met-to (pal-met't6), n. The 
palm-tree. 

*Pal-met'toes, n. pi. 

Pal-mip-er-ous (pal-mif £rNis), a. 
Bearing palms. 

Pal-mi-ped (pal'm& x ped), a. Web- 
footed. 

Pal-mis-ter (pal'mlsHur), n. One 
who deals in palmistry. 

Pal-mis-try (pal'mis v tre), n. The 
art of foretelling fortune by the 
lines of the palm. 

Palm-Sun-day (pam'sunMa), n. 
The Sunday next before Easter. 

Palm-y (pam'e), a. [palmier — 
palmiest.] Bearing palms; pros- 
perous, nourishing. 

Pal-pa-bil-i-ty ( x pal-pa-bil'leHe), 
n. The quality of being per- 
ceivable to the touch; palpa- 
bleness. 

Pal-pa-ble (pal'pa^bl), a. Gross; 
plain,obvious.[102-37.][198-14.] 

PAL-PA-BLE-NESs(pal , pa^bl-n^s),n. 
Plainness, grossness. 

Pal-pa-bly (paFpa v ble), ad. Ob- 
viously, plainly, grossly. 

Pal-pa-tion (pal-pa'stmn), n. Act 
of feeling; touch. 

Pal-pe-bral (paFpe^bral), a. Per- 
taining to the eyelids. 

Pal-pi-tate (pal'peHate), v. i. To 
beat as the heart, to nutter. 

Pal'pi v ta-ting, p. prs. 

PAL-Pi-TA-TiON( v pal-pe-ta'shun),w. 
A beating of the heart; an ab- 
normal pulsation of the heart. 

*Pals-grave (palz'grave), n. An 
overseer of a prince's palace. 

Pal-sy (pal'ze), n. A privation of 
the sense of feeling; paralysis 
[345-1] : — v. t., to affect with 
palsy ; to paralyze. 

Pal'sies, n. pi. and^rs. t. 3. 

* Pal' si-ed, p. prf. 

Pal-ter (pal'tur), v. i. To shift; 
to dodge. 



Pal-tri-ness (pal'tre N nes), n. The 
state of being paltry ; meanness. 

Pal-try (pal'tre), a. Sorry, mean, 
worthless. [297-6.] 

Pa-lu-dal (pa-lu'dal), a. Relating 
to marshes. 

Pam, n. The knave of clubs in loo. 

Pam-per (pam'pur), v. t. To feed 
luxuriously ; to glut. [124-31.] 

Pam-phlet (pain'ne't), n. A book 
unbound. 

*Pam-phlet-eer fpam-fle't-eer'), 
A writer of pamphlets. 

Pan, n. A vessel broad and shal- 
low ; a hard stratum of earth ; 
part of a gun-lock; in Mythology, 
the god of shepherds, &c. 

*Pan-a-ce-a ( v pan-a-se'a), n. A 
universal medicine ; an herb. 

*PA-NA-DA(pa-na'da) | n. Bread 

Pa-na-do (pa-na'd6), J boiled in 
water and sweetened. 

Pan-cake (pan'kake), n. A kind 
of thin cake fried in a pan. 

Pan-cre-as (pang'kre^as), n. The 
sweetbread; a deep-seated gland 
of the abdomen. 

Pan-cre-at-ic (Yan-kr^-at'lk), a. 
Pertaining to the sweetbread. 

Pan-dect (pan'dekt), n. A com- 
plete treatise; a digest of law. 

Pan-dem-ic (pan-de'm'ik), a. In- 
cident to a whole people. 

Pan-de-mo-ni-dm ( v pan-de-m6'ne- 
x um), n. The council-chamber 
of the fallen angels. 

Pan-der (panMtir), n. A pimp; a 
mean wretch : — v. t. or v. i., to 
procure for the passions of others. 

*Pan-dore (pan'd6reorpan-d6re'), 
n. A musical instrument of the 
lute kind. 

Pane, n. A square of glass. 

*Pan-e-gyr-ic ( v pan-e»jeV'ik or 
y pan-e-jir'ik), n. A eulogy ; an 
encomiastic piece [271-1] : — a., 
containing praise, eulogistic. 

Pan-e-gyr-ist ( x pan-e-jeVist or 
N pan-e-jir'ist), n. An encomiast; 
a eulogist; one who praises. 
81* 



*Pan-e-gy-rize (pan'e-jeVlze),v. t. 
To praise highly ; to commend. 

Pan'e-gy x ri-zing, p. prs. 

Pan-el (pan'el), n. A square in- 
serted between other bodies ; a 
schedule or roll, containing the 
names of such jurors as the 
sheriff provides to pass upon a 
trial : — v. t., to form into panels; 
to empanel. 

Pan'el n ing, \ 

*Pan'el x ling, J P ' pr8 ' 

Pan'] 



^an'el-ed, ) f 

*Pan'ell-ed, j $' m ' 



Pang, n. Extreme pain, anguish. 

*Pan-ic (pan'nik), n. A sudden 
and groundless fear: — a., sud- 
den, extreme (applied to fear). 

*Pan-i-cle (pan'e v kl), n. A species 
of inflorescence, as in oats, &c. 

*Pan-nade (pan-nade'j, n. The 
curvet of a horse. 

Pan-nel (pan'nil), n. A kind of 
rustic saddle. 

*Pan-nic (pan'nlk), n. Panicle. 

*Pann-ier (pan'yur or pan'neWr), 
n. A basket to be carried on a 
horse. 

Pan-o-ply (pan^ple), n. Com- 
plete armor for defense. 

Pan-o-ra-ma ( v pan-6-ra'ma, N pan- 
o-ra'ma, or x pan-6-ra , ma), n. 
A large, sliding or revolving 
picture. 

Pan-o-ram-ic ( x pan-6-ram'ik), a . 
Relating to, or like, a panorama. 

Pan-sy (pan'ze), n. A garden- 
violet; heart's-ease. 

*Pan'sies, n. pi. 

Pant, v. i. To palpitate ; to wish 
earnestly [248-20] : — «., palpi- 
tation, motion of the heart. 

Pan-ta-lets ( v pan-ta-le'ts / ), n. pi. 
A garment for women or children. 

Pan-ta-loon fpan-ta-lOOn'), n. A 
character in pantomime. 

PAN-TA-L00NS( v pan-ta-166nz'), «.£>/. 
A garment for males, trovvsers. 

Pan-the-ism (pan^Aelzm), n. The 
doctrine that the universe is God. 
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PAP 



Pate, far, fall, f&t- 



PAR 

-me, me't — pine, pin- 



-n&, move, 



PAR 



Pan-the-ist (pan'<ftelst), n. A 

believer in pantheism. 
Pan-the-is-tic ( N p^n-<Ae-ls'tlk), a. 

Relating to pantheism. 
Pan-the-on (pan-tAe'un), n. A 
temple of all the gods. 
7pg§^ In the classics, this word is 
pronounced pan'*Ae N un. 
Pan-ther (pan^Mr), n. A spotted, 

wild beast. 
Pan-to-fle (pan-t&6'fl), n. A 

kind of slipper. 
Pan-tom-e-ter (pan-t&m'eHur), n 
An instrument for measuring 
angles, distances, &c. 
Pan-to-mime (pan'td v mlme), n. A 
theatrical entertainment in which 
the moral, plot, and passion of a 
narrative are represented by ges- 
ticulation; an actor in a pan- 
tomime. 
Pan-try (pan'tre), n. A room in 
which provisions are deposited. 
Pan'tries, n. pi. 
Pap, n. The nipple; food made 

for infants. 
Pa-pa (pa-pa'), n. A fond name 

for father. 
Pa-pa-cy (pa'pa^se), n. Popedom; 

papal authority. 
Pa-pal (pa'pal), a. Belonging to 

the Pope. 
*Pa-pav-er-ous (pa-pav'urNis), a 

Resembling poppies. 
Pa-per (pa'pur), n. A substance 
made in sheets for writing, print- 
ing, or wrapping; a sheet of 
writing or printing, a newspa 
per ; bank-notes or other paper- 
money : — a., made of paper, thin, 
slight : — v. t., to cover with paper, 
Pa-per-Hang-ings (pa'pur'hang- 
Ingz), n. pi. Paper, plain or 
figured, for covering the walls 
of rooms, <fcc. 
Pa-per-Mill (pa'purWl), n. A 

place where paper is made. 
Pa-per-Mon-ey (pa'pur^mun-ne), 
n. Notes or bills which pass 
current as money. I 

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Pap-ier-Ma-che (pap'ya v ma-sha), 
n. A substance made of paper- 
pulp, generally used for making 
ornamental domestic articles: — 
or., made of papier-mache. 

Pa-pil-la (p£-pll'la), n. A small 
nipple ; a termination of a nerve, 

Pa-pil'ljb, n. pi. 

Pap-il-la-ry (papiria-re),a. Hav- 
ing emulgent vessels, or resem- 
blances of nipples. 

*Pap-il-lote ( N pap-il-16te' or pap'- 
iri6te), n. A paper to put or 
keep the hair in curl. 

Pa-pist (pa'plst), n. One who ad- 
heres to Popery. 

Pa-pist-ic (pa-plstlk), a. Rela- 
ting to papistry. 

Pa-pist-ry (pa'plstYe), n. The 
doctrine of "the Roman Catholic 
Church. 

*Pap-poose (pap-p66se')> n. An 
Indian infant. 

Pap-py (pap'pe), a. Soft, succulent. 

Pa-py-rus (pa-pl'rus), n. An 
Egyptian reed of which paper 
was formerly made. 

*Pa-py'ri, n. pi. 

PIr, n. A state of equality between 
the nominal and the market value. 

Par-a-ble (par'a^bl), n. An in- 
structive allegory; a similitude. 

Pa-rab-o-la (pa-rab'6 v la), n. A 
conic section ; a plane curve, any 
point of which is equally distant 
from a fixed point and a fixed 
straight line : — see cone. 

PAR-A-B0L-i-cAL('p^-a-b61'e x kal), 
a. Expressed by parable or 
similitude; having the nature 
or form of a parabola. 

*Pa-rab-o-loid (pa-rab'6 x ldid), n. 
A solid generated by the rota- 
tion of a parabola on its axis. 
*Par-a-chute (par'aNshute), n. 
An instrument shaped like an 
umbrella to prevent too rapid a 
descent from a balloon. 
*Par-a-clete (par'a x kleet),n. The 
Holy Spirit ; an intercessor. | 



Pa-rade (pa-rade'), n. Show; mili- 
tary order; ostentation [234-12]: 
— v. t. or v. i. y to assemble, as 
troops; to exhibit. [356-15.] 
Pa-ra'ding, p. prs. 
*Par-a-digm (par'aMlin), n. A 
model ; an example, as of the 
form for parsing a noun. 
Par-a-dise (paradise), n. Heaven ; 
the Garden of Eden ; a place of 
felicity. [34-13.] [168-32.] 
*Par-a-di-si-a-cal (^par-a-de-zi'- 
a x kal), a. Suiting Paradise; 
making paradise. 
Par-a-dox (par / aM6ks), n. A 
truth apparently absurd; as, the 
hydrostatic paradox, i.e., " Any 
quantity of fluid, however small, 
may be made to balance and 
support any other quantity, how- 
ever large." 
ParVdox-es, n. pi 
*Par-a-dox-i-cal ( x par-a-d&ks'e- 
x kal), a. Inclined to paradoxes ; 
seemingly absurd. [312-17.] 
PAR-A-D0x-i-cAL-LY( r par-a-d6ks'- 
e v kal-le), ad. By way of paradox. 
Par-a-go-ge ppar-a-gi'je), n. The 
addition of a letter or syllable to 
the end of a word; as, stilly 
for still. 
Par-a-gon (par'a x g6n), n. A pat- 
tern, a model : — v. i., to com- 
pare; to parallel. 
Par-a-gram (par'a^gram), n. A 

pun ; a play upon words. 
Par-a-graph (par'a^graf), n. A 
distinct part of a discourse; a 
point denoting the beginning of 
a new subject, marked thus [ ^f ] 
[246-2]: — v. t., to form into par- 
agraphs. 
Par-a-graph-ic fp&r-a-graf Ik), a. 

Containing paragraphs. 
*Par-al-lac-tic (^par-al-lak'tik), 

a. Pertaining to parallax. 
*Par-al-lax (par'aHaks), n. Dis- 
tance between the true and ap- 
parent place of a heavenly body. 
Par'aiAlax-es, n. pL 



PAR 



PAR 

n5r, nSt — tube, tub, bdll — 611 — pSund — tlim, this. 



PAR 



*Par-al-lel (par'alHel ), a. Ex- 
tended in the same direction and 
preserving the same distance ; 
having the same tendency ; con- 
taining a resemblance in many 
particulars; equal [199-10]: — 
»., a line continuing in its course 
and still remaining at the same 
distance from another line ; com- 
parison made; resemblance: — 

see LATITUDE. 

Par'al^lels, n. pi. The lines 

[ || ] used to refer to marginal 

notes : — see latitude. 
Par-al-lel (par'ariel), v. t. To 

compare; to resemble; to keep 

the same direction. 
*Par'al x lel-ing, p. prs. 

*PAR'A»L r LEL-ED, p. prf. 

*Par-al-lel-ism (par'ariel-izm), 
n. State of being parallel. 

*Par-al-lel-o-gram ( N par-al-ler / - 
6 x gram), n. A right-lined quad- 
rilateral figure, having its oppo- 
site sides parallel and equal. 

Par-al-lel-o-pi-ped (^par-ariel- 
6-pi'ped), n. A solid whose base 
is a parallelogram. 

Par-al-o-gism (par-al'16^jlzm), n. 
A false argument. 
%£§§*• A sophism is intention- 
ally, a paralogism uninten- 
tionally, false. 

Par-al-o-gy (par-al'16 v je), n. False 
reasoning. 

Par-al'o n gies, n. pi. 

*Pa-ral-y-sis (pa-ral'e x sls), n. A 
loss of feeling or motion in the 
body ; palsy. 

Pa-ralVses, ?». pi. 

*Par-a-lyt-ic Opar-a-llt'lk), a. 
Palsied : — n., one palsied. 

*Par- a-lyze (par'a v llze), v. t. To 
weaken; to deprive of strength 
as if struck with a palsy. 

Par'a x LY-ZING, p. prs. 

Par-a-mount (paVa v m6unt), a. 
Superior; chief; eminent [64-4]: 
— n., one highest in rank; the 
chief. 



Par-a-mour (par'a x m66r), n. A 
lover (in a bad sense). 

*Par-a-nymph (par'a^nlmf ), w. A 
brideman. 

Par-a-pet (par'a v pet), n. A wall 
for defense ; a rampart. 

*Par-a-pher-na-li-a fpar-a-fe'r- 
na'le^a), n. pi. Goods in the 
wife's disposal ; ornaments, trap- 
pings, &G. 

*Par-a-phrase (par'aYraze), n. 
A loose interpretation, an ex- 
planation in many words ; a free 
translation : — v. t. or v. i., to in- 
terpret or explain with latitude 
of expression, f 

Par'aVhra-sing, p. prs. 

Par-a-phrast (par'aYrast), n. 
One who paraphrases. 

Par-a-phras-tic ( x par-a-fras'tlk), 
a. Ample in explanation ; free, 
diffuse. 

*Par-a-pleg-i-a fpar-a-plej 'e x a), 

Par-a-pleg-y (par'a x plej-e), 
n. Paralysis of the lower half 
of the body. 

*PAR-A-SE-LE-NE( x par-a-se-le'ne), 
n. A lunar halo or rainbow ; a 
mock-moon. 

Par-a-site (parasite), n. One 
who frequents rich tables, and 
earns his welcome by flattery; a 
hanger-on ; a sycophant ; a 
plant that grows and lives on 
trees. 

Par-a-sit-i-cal ( v par-a-slt'e N kal), 
a. Flattering, fawning; grow- 
ing on another, as plants. 

Par-a-sol (par'a v s61 or par / a x s61e), 
n. A small umbrella to shade 
from the sun. 

^PAR-A-soL-ETTE^ar-a-sSl-et')^. 
A small parasol. 

Pa-rath-e-sis (pa-ra^'e x sis), n. 
In Grammar, apposition; a pa- 
renthetical notice in brackets 
[ thus ]. 

Pa-rath'e v ses, n. pi. 

Par-boil (par'b6il), t>. U To 
half boil. 



Par-cel (par^il), n. A small 
bundle; a portion; a part taken 
separately: — v. t., to divide into 
portions. [173-11.] 

Par'cel^ing, ") 

*Par'cel x ling, j P'P rs ' 

Par'cel-ed, \ , 

*Par'cell-ed, j P-P r f- 

*Par-ce-na-ry (par'se. x na-re), n. 
Joint inheritance. 

Par'ceVa-ries, n. pi. 

Par-ce-ner (par'se N nur), n. A 
joint owner; a coheir. 

Parch (partsh), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 
parches.] To burn superficial- 
ly; to scorch; to dry up [60-19]: 
— v. i. y to become scorched or dry. 

Parch-ment (partsh'ment), n. The 
skins of sheep or goats dressed 
for writing on. [55-20.] 

Pard, n. The leopard; any spotted 
animal. 

Par-don (par'dn), v. t. To excuse 
an offender; to forgive a crime; 
to acquit ; to remit a penalty : — 
«., forgiveness, exemption from 
punishment. 

Par-don-a-ble (par'dn x a-bl), a. 
Venial, excusable. 

Par-don-a-ble-ness (par'dn x a-bl- 
x nes), n. Susceptibility of pardon. 

Par-don-a-bly (pai^dn^-ble), ad. 
Excusably. 

Par-don-er (par'dnNir), n. One 
who pardons. 

Pare, v. t. To cut off extremities 
or the surface; to diminish; 
to peel. 

Pa' ring, p. prs. : — n., that which 
is pared off, the rind. 

*Par-e-gor-ic ( x par-e-g6r'lk), n. 
An anodyne: — a., assuaging or 
mitigating pain. 

Pa-rent (pa/rent), n. A father or 
mother ; creator ; source, origin. 

*Par-ent-age (par'entlje), n. 
Extraction, birth, descent. 

Pa-ren-tal (pa-ren'tal), a. Be- 
coming parents; tender, kind, 
affectionate. 

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PAR 



PAR 

Fate, far, fall, fat— me, niet- 



-pine, pin — no, m5ve, 



PAR 



Pa-ren-the-sis (pa-ren'£Ae x s! 
A clause or hint thrown between 
the parts of a sentence to which 
it does not grammatically be- 
long ; the curves [ ( ) ] used to 
mark such clauses. 

*Pa-ren'the x ses, n. pi. 

Pa-ren-thet-ic ( v pa-ren-e7iet1k),a, 
Parenthetical. 

Pa-ren-thet-i-cal fpa-ren-£/?et'- 
e N kal), a. Pertaining to, or using, 
a parenthesis. 

*Pa-rent-i-cide (pa-rent'e x side), 
n. The murder or murderer of a 
parent. 

•*Par-get (par'jet), n. Rough 
plaster on walls : — v. t., to paint;' 
to plaster. 

*Par-hel-ion (par-hel'yun or par- 
he'l^un), n. A meteor, or mock 
sun. 

Par-he'li^a, n. pi. 

Pa-ri-ah (pa're'a), n. In India, 
the laboring caste. 

*Pa-ri-e-tal (pa-ri'eHal), a. Con- 
stituting the sides or walls. 

*Par-ish (parish), n. The par- 
ticular charge of a secular priest 
[147-21] : — a., belonging to, or 
maintained by, the parish. 

Par'ish x es, n. pi. 

*Pa-rish-ion-er (pa-rish'uVur), 
n. One who belongs to a par- 
ish. [301.] 

Par-t-tor (par'e v tur), n. A sum- 
moner, a beadle. 

*Par-i-ty (par'e N te), n. Equality, 
resemblance. 

Park, n. A piece of ground en- 
closed and stored with deer: — 
v. t., to enclose in a park. 

*Par-lance (par'lanse), n. Talk, 
conversation. 

* Par-ley (par'le), v. i. To treat 
by word of mouth ; to talk : — n., 
oral treaty, talk, conference. 

*Par'ley-ed, p. prf. 

Par-lia-ment (par'le x ment), n. 
The assembly of the Lords and 
Commons of England. [146-24.] 
368 



Par-lia-ment-a-ri-an ( v par-le- 
ment-a're an), n. One who ad- 
hered to the Parliament in the 
time of Charles I. ; one versed 
in the usages of legislative 
bodies. 

*Par-lia-ment-a-ry fpar-le- 
rnent'aVe), a. Pertaining to 
Parliament; enacted by Parlia- 
ment; sanctioned by the usages 
of Parliament or other legisla- 
tive bodies. 

Par-lor (par'lur), n. A room fur- 
nished for reception or enter 
tainment. 

*Pa-ro-chi-al (pa-r6 r ke x al), a 
Belonging to a parish. 

Par-o-dist (parodist), n. One 
who writes parodies. 

Par-o-dy (par'6 v de), n. A kind of 
writing in which the words or 
thoughts of an author are taken, 
and, by a slight change, adapted 
to a new purpose ; a travesty : — 
v. t., to copy by way of parody ; 
to give a burlesque imitation; 
to travesty. 

*ParVdies, n. pi. and^>rs. t. 3. 

ParVdi-ed, p. prf. 

Pa-rol 
Pa-role 
as an assurance. 

*Par-o-quet (par'6 r ket), n. A 

species of small parrot. 
Pa-rot-id ( x pa-r6tld), a. Noting 

salivary glands below the ears. 
*Par-ox-ysm (par'oks^lzm), n. A 

fit; a periodical increase of a 

disease. 
*PAR-ox-Ys-MAL( N par-6ks-lz'mal), 

a. Relating to, or caused by, a 

paroxysm; convulsive. 
Par-quet (par-ka' or par-kef), n. 

That part of a theatre which is 

close to the orchestra; an inlaid 

floor. 
Par-quet-ry (par'ketVe), n. In- 
laid wood-work. 



}<PH«W),-{5E 



Oral. 



Par-ri-cide (par're'slde), n. The 
murder or murderer of a father. 

*Par-ri-ci-dal fpar-re-si'dal), a, 
Relating to parricide. 

Par-rot (par'rut), n. A parti- 
colored bird, remarkable for its 
imitation of the human voice. 

Par-ry (par're), v. i. [prs. t. 3, 
parries.] To ward off thrusts; 
to fence : — v. t, to ward off; to 
avoid. 

*Par'ri-ed, p. prf. 

Parse, v. t. To state the proper- 
ties and relations of words ac- 
cording to grammatical rules. 

Par' sing, p. prs. 

Par-si-mo-ni-ous (^par-se-md'ne- 
N us), a. Covetous, frugal. 

Par-si-mo-ni-ous-ly ( x par-se-m6'- 
ne v us-le), ad. Frugally, sparingly. 

*Par-si-mo-ni-ous-ness ( x par-se- 
m6'ne v ds-nes), n. A disposition 
to spare and save; closeness. 

Par-si-mo-ny (par'se v mun-ne), n. 
Frugality, covetousness. 

Pars-ley (pars'le), n. A garden- 
plant. 

Pars-nep (pars'nep), ) n. A gar- 

*Pars-nip (pars'nip), j den plant 
or root. 

Par-son (par'sn), n. The priest 
of a parish ; a clergyman. 

Par-son-age (par'snlje), n. The 
house occupied by the minister 
of a parish. 

Part, n. Something less than the 
whole ; a divisjon ; a portion ; a 
quantity taken from a larger 
quantity; side; party: — v. t., to 
divide; to distribute; to sepa- 
rate: — v. i., to be separated; to 
bid farewell; to go away. 

Parts, n. pi. Abilities, talents. > 

Par-take (par-take'), v. i. or v. t. 
[partook — partaken.] To have 
share of ; to participate, (ap. p. 
—of.) [353-23.] 

Par-ta'king, p. prs. 

Par-ta-ker (par-ta'kur), n. A 
sharer; an associate. 



PAR 



PAR 

nSr, n&t — tube, tub, bull — 611 — p5und — thin, this. 



PAS 



*Par-terre (par-tare'), n. A di- 
vision of level ground ; a flower- 
garden. 

Par-tial (par'shal), a. Inclined 
to favor one party ; affecting 
only one part, not universal; 
subordinate^ ap .p. — to.) [103-18] 
[225-12.] 

PAR-Ti-AL-i-TY( v par-she-al'le v te),n. 

State of being partial; unequal 
judgment; undue bias. (ap. p. 
—to, for.) [22-20.] [280-18.] 

* n Par-ti-al'iVies, n. pi. 

Par-tial-ly (par'shaHe), ad. 
With unjust favor or dislike. 

*Par-ti-bil-i-ty ppar-te-bil'le'te), 
n. Divisibility. 

Part-i-ble (part'e x bl),a. Divisible. 

♦"PAR-Tic-i-PANTfpar-tis'se^pant)^. 
Sharing, partaking : — n., a par- 
taker. 

Par-tic-i-pate (par-tls'se N pate), 
v. i. or v. t. To partake ; to have a 
share, (ap. p. — in, of.) [70-15.] 
[381-3.] 

Par-tic 'iVa-ting, p. prs. 

*Par-tic-i-pa-tor (par-tls'se x pa- 
tiir), n. One who participates. 

Par-tic-i-pa-tion (par x tis-se-pa'- 
shun), ii. The act of sharing; 
distribution. 

*Par-ti-cip-i-al ( v par-te-sip'e v al), 
a. Of the nature of a participle. 

Par-ti-cip-le (par / te v sip-pl), n. A 
word partaking of the nature of 
a verb and of an adjective. 

*Par-ti-cle (par'te x kl), n. Any 
small portion of a greater sub- 
stance ; a word that cannot be 
inflected, as of, or, oh ! [54-30.] 

Par-tic-u-lar (par-tik'Mur), a. 
Relating to single persons or 
things; not general; individual; 
odd; nice; exact: — n., a single 
instance, a single point. [56-2.] 
[192-4.] 

Par-tic-u-lar-i-ty (par N tlk-u-lar / - 
e N te), n. Exactness; something 
peculiar; individual property. 

Par x tic-u-lar'i n ties, n. »J. 
Y 



Par-tic-u-la-rize (par-tik'u x la- 
rlze), v. t. To mention distinctly, 
to detail; to name by particu- 
lars: — v. i., to be attentive to 
particulars. 

*Par-ticVla-ri n zing, p. prs. 

Par-tic-u-lar-ly (par-tik'iOlur- 
le), ad. Distinctly; especially; 
singly. 

Part'ing, p. prs. : — n., division ; 
departure: — a., given at depart- 
ure ; departing. 

*Par-ti-san (par'te x zan), n. A 
kind of halberd ; the commander 
of a party ; a party-man. 

Par-tite (par'tite), a. Divided; 
separated into parts. 

Par-ti-tion (par-tish'iin), n. The 
act of dividing, a state of being 
divided ; division, separation ; 
distinction : — v. t., to divide into 
distinct parts or shares. 

*Par-ti-tive (par'teHiv), a. Dis- 
tributive. 

Part-ly (part'le), ad. In some 
measure or degree, not wholly. 

Part-ner (part'nur), n. A col- 
league; a partaker; a husband 
or wife. 

Part-ner-ship (part'nuVshlp), n. 
Joint interest or property; the 
union of two or more in the same 
business; association. f 

Par-took', pst. t. of partake. 

*Par-tridge (par'trldje), n. A 
bird of game. 

Par-ty (par'te), n. A number of 
persons confederated ; one of two 
litigants ; cause, side ; a select 
assembly ; a person distinct from, 
or opposed to, another ; a de- 
tachment of soldiers ; an invited 
company : — a., zealous for a 
special interest. 

Parities, n. pi. 

*Par-ty-Col-or-ed (par'te x kul- 
lurd)a. Having diversity of colors. 

Par-ty-Man (par'te x nian), n. A 
man who adheres to a party. 

Par'ty- v Men, n. pL 



Par-ty-VVall (par'te'wal), n. A 

wall that separates one house 

from another. 
*Par-ve-nu (par've^nu), n. An 

upstart. 
^Par'veVus, n. pi. 
*Pas (pa), n. A step; precedence 

in rank. 
*Pas-chal (pas'kal), a. Relating 

to the Passover, or to Easter. 
*Pa-sha (pa-sha'), n. A Turkish 

governor : — generally written 

PACHA. 

Pa-sig-ra-phy (pa-s!g'ra v fe), n. A 
system of universal writing or 
language. 

Pas-quin (pas'kwin), ) 

*Pas-quin-ade (Y&s-kwin-ade') j 
n. A lampoon : — v. t., to lam- 
poon ; to satirize. 

v Pas-quin-a'ding, p. prs. 

Pass, v. i. [passed or past — 
passed or past.] To go; to be 
progressive; to make way; to 
vanish; to be spent; to be at an 
end ; to be enacted ; to become 
current; to occur; to exceed; to 
thrust; to omit: — v. t., to go be- 
yond or through; to spend time; 
to transmit; to excel; to tran- 
scend; to enact a law; to pro- 
nounce ; to overlook : — n., a nar- 
row entrance, passage, road; a 
thrust; a state or condition; a 
license to pass. 

Pass'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Pass'ing, p. prs. : — a., exceed- 
ing : — ad., exceedingly : — n., act 
of passing. 

*PAS-SA-BLE(pas / sa x bl), a. Capable 
of being passed; tolerable. 

Pas-sa-bly (pas'sa^ble), ad. Tol- 
erably, moderately. 

Pas-sa-do (pas-sa'do orpas-sa'd6), 
n. A push, a thrust. 

*Pas-sa'does, ». pi. 

Pas-sage (pas'sije), n. Act of pass- 
ing; travel, journey; road; exit 
or entrance; liberty to pass ; part 
of a book ; enactment of a law. 
369 



PAS 



PAS 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me, m£t — pine, pin — no, 



move, 



PAT 



Pass-Book (pas'buk), n. A book 
in which purchases on credit are 
entered. 

Pas-sen-ger (pas'sinjur), n. A 
traveller; one who hires the lib- 
erty of travelling in a vehicle : — 
a., intended for conveying trav- 
ellers ; as, a passenger car. 

PAS-si-BiL-i-TY( x p^s-se-bil / leHe),n. 
The quality of being passible ; 
sensibility. 

*"Pas-si-ble (pasWbl), a. Sus- 
ceptible of impressions from ex- 
ternal agents ; sensitive. 

*Pas-sim (pas'sim), ad. Here,there, 
and everywhere : in many places. 

Pass-ing. See under pass. 

Pass-ing-Bell (pas'slng N bel), n. 
The bell which is tolled to an- 
nounce a death. 

Pas-sion (pash'un), n. Anger ; 
zeal, ardor, eagerness ; emotion ; 
love ; feeling ; the last suffering 
of the Redeemer. [82-19.] [204-2.] 

Pas-sion-ate (pash'unlt), a. Iras- 
cible, moved by passion. 

Pas-sion-ate-ly (pash'unlt-le), 
ad. With desire, love, or hatred; 
angrily, vehemently. 

Pas-sion-ate-ness (pash'un'it- 
ne's), n. State of being subject 
to passion ; aptness to express 
passion. 

Pas-sion-less (pash'un^s), a. 
Void of passion, cool, calm. 

Pas-sion- Week (pash'un Veek), n. 
The week preceding Easter. 

Pas-sive (pas'slv), a. Receiving 
impression from some external 
agent ; unresisting ; suffering ; 
noting that grammatical voice in 
which the object of an action is 
nominative to the verb: — opposed 

to ACTIVE. 

Pas-sive-ly (pas'sivle), ad. In 
a passive manner. 

Pas-sive-ness (pas'slvWs), n. 
The quality of receiving impres- 
sions ; state of being passive ; 
power of suffering. 
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Pass-o-ver (pas'6Vur), n. A 
Jewish feast, in commemoration 
of the passing over of the houses 
of the Jews when the first-born 
of the Egyptians were slain. 

Pass-port (pas'pdrt), n. A war- 
rant of protection to a traveller ; 
permission of egress. [264-1.] 

Past, pst. t. and p. prf. of pass : — 
a., not present; not future ; gone 
through : — prp., beyond in time; 
farther than; out of reach of; 
above; after. 

Paste, n. An adhesive mixture; 
cement; imitation of precious 
stones : — v. t., to fasten with paste; 
to cement. 

Past'ing, p. prs. 

Paste-board (past'b6rd), n. A 
kind of coarse, thick, stiff paper. 

*Pas-tern (pas' turn), n. The part 
of a horse's leg between the low- 
est joint and the hoof. 

^Pas-til (pas'tll), j n. A roll 

Pas-tille (pas-teel'), J of paste, 
burned to perfume rooms, or used 
in colored drawings ; a lozenge ; 
a piece of confectionery. 

Pas-time (pas'tlme), n. Amuse- 
ment, sport. 

Pas-tor (pas'tur), n. A shepherd ; 
a clergyman who has the care of 
a congregation. 

Pas-tor-al (pas'tur^al), a. Rural, 
imitating shepherds ; relating to 
the care of souls [71-31] : — n., a 
poem relating to a country life ; 
an idyl; a bucolic.f 

Pas-tor-ate (pas'turlt), ] 

Pas-tor-ship (pas'ti\r v ship), J 
The office of a pastor. 

Pa-stry (pa'stre), n. Pies or baked 
paste; tarts, &c. 

Pa-stry-Cook (pa'stre^kuk), n. 
One who makes pastry. 

Pas-tu-ra-ble (pas'tshu x ra-bl), a. 
Fit for pasture. 

Pas-tu-rage (pas'tshuVij), n. 
Lands grazed by cattle ; use of 
pasture ; grass for cattle. 



Pas-ture (pas'tshur), n. Food; 
ground on which cattle feed : — 
v. t., to place in a pasture; to 
feed with grass : — v. t. f to feed 
on grass ; to graze. 

Pas'tu x ring, p. prs. 

Pas-ty (pas'te or pas'te), n. A 
pie of crust baked without a 
dish ; a pie. 

Pas'ties, n. pi. 

Pas-ty (pas'te), a. Resembling 
paste, doughy. 

Pat, a. Convenient; exactly suit- 
able; fit: — n., a light, quick 
blow, a tap : — v. t., to tap ; to 
strike lightly. 

Pat'ting, p. prs. 

Pat 'ted, p. prf. 

Patch (patsh), n. A piece of a 
woven fabric used for mending ; 
a piece of land ; a parcel : — v. /., 
to cover with a piece sewed on ; 
to mend clumsily; to make up 
of pieces. 

Patch'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Patch-work (patsu'wurk)^. Work 
made of pieces. 

Pate, n. The head. 

Pa-tel-la (pa-teTla), n. The 
knee-pan ; a shell-fish with one 
valve. 

*Pa-tei/ljE, I 7 

Pa-tel'las, j n . m pl ' 

Pat-en. See patin and patten. 

Pat-ent (patent), a. Open to the 
perusal of all; appropriated by 
letters patent ; public : — n., a 
writ conferring the exclusive 
right or privilege to make and 
dispose of a new invention : — 
v. t., to obtain a patent for. 

Pat-en-tee (^pat-e'n-tee'), ». One 
who has a patent. 

Pat-ent-Of-fice (pat'e'ntW-fls), 
n. An office for the granting of 
patents. 

Pa-ter-nal (pa-teVnal), a. He- 
reditary; fatherly. [94-25.] 

Pa-ter-ni-ty (pa-teVne v te), n. 
The relation of a father. 



PAT 



PAT 

n6r, nSt — tube, tub, bull— 611 — pound — ^in, this. 



PAV 



Path (psUA or pa<A), w. A road, 
way, or track j any passage : — 
v. t., to beat into a path ; to go 
over : — v. ?'., to walk abroad. 

Paths (paTHz or paTHz), n. pi. 

Pa-thet-ic (pa-f/tet'ik), ) 

Pa-thet-i-cal (pa-^et'e x kal), j 
Affecting the passions, moving. 
[224-8.] 

Pa-thet-i-cal-ly (pa-^et'e N kal- 
le), ad. So as to excite emotion. 

Path-less (pa^'les or pa^'les), a. 
Untrodden. 

*Pa-thog-no-iion-ic (paVA6g-n6- 
m&n'ik), a. Indicating a dis- 
ease ; characteristic. 

Path-o-log-i-cal ( x pa^-6-l6j'e- 
v kal), a. Pertaining to pathol- 
ogy; morbid. 

Pa-thol-o-gy (pa-^61'16 x je), n, 
The science which investigates 
disease. 

Pa-thos (pa'^&s), n. Passion ; 
warmth ; affection of mind. 
[94-10.] [192-7.] 

Path-way (pafA'wa or pafA'wa), n. 
A narrow way, a road. 

*Pa-tience (p&'shense), n. Endur- 
ance, resignation ; the power of 
suffering long without complaint; 
constancy in labor. [100-37.] 

Pa-tient (pa'shent), a. Having 
the quality of enduring ; calm 
under pain or affliction ; not 
hasty (ap.p.— with, of) [53-28] 
[277] : — ft,, a person diseased. 

Pa-tient-ly (pa'shentHe), ad. 
With patience. 

Pat-en ) , *.,g.x f A cover for 

*PAT-iN|(P atin )' "• j a chalice; 
a small plate. 

Pat-ly (pat/le), ad. Fitly. 

*Pa-tois (pat'waw), n. A rustic 
dialect ; a provincialism. 

Pa-tri-arch (pa'tre v ark), n. The 
father and ruler of a family ; 
the Eastern churches, a bishop su- 
perior to archbishops. [227-19.] 

Pa-tri-ar-chal ( v pa-tre-ar'kal), a. 
Belonging to patriarchs. [16-23.] 



PA-TRi-ARCH-ATE( N pa-tre-ark'it), j 

*Pa-tri-arch-y (pa'tre v ark-e), J 
n. The office or jurisdiction of a 
patriarch. 

Pa'trfar-chies, n. pi. 

*Pa-tri-cian (pa-trish'un), n. A 
nobleman among the Romans : — 
a., senatorial ; not plebeian ; no- 
ble, illustrious. 

Pat-ri-mo-ni-al ( v pat-re-m6'ne'al), 
a. Possessed by inheritance. 

Pat-ri-mo-ny (pat're x mun-ne), n. 
An estate possessed by inherit- 
ance. [184-14.] 

Pat'riVo-nies, n. pi. 

Pa-tri-ot (pa'tre x ut or pat're^ut), 
n. One who loves his country : 
— a., distinguished for love of 
country. [221-16.] 

Pa-tri-ot-ic ^pa-tre^tlk or x pat- 
re-6t'lk), a. Relating to, or full 
of, patriotism. [67-28.] 

Pa-tri-ot-i-cal-ly ( N pa-tre-6t'e- 
x kal-le), ad. As a patriot. 

Pa-tri-ot-ism (pa'tre^ut-izm or 
pat're v ut-izin), n. Love of, or 
zeal for, one's country. [384-1.] 

Pa-trol (pa-trdle')> ft. Act of go- 
ing the rounds in a garrison; 
those who go the rounds; a 
guard ; a night-watch : — v. L, to 
go the rounds in a garrison or 
camp. 

*Pa-troi/ling, p. prs. 

Pa-troll'ed, p. prf. 

Pa-tron (pa r trun or pat'run), n. 
One who countenances, supports, 
or protects ; a guardian ; an ad- 
vocate. 

Pat-ron-age (pat'runlje), n. Sup- 
port, protection, guardianship, 
[51-4.] [240-7.] 

Pa-tron-ess (pa/trun x es or pat'- 
run N es), n. A female patron. 

Pa'tron x ess-es, ft. pi. 

Pat-ron-ize (pat'runHze), v. t. To 
protect; to support; to promote. 

"^Pat'ronVzing, p. prs. 

Pat-rox-iz-er (pat'run x lz-ur), 
One who patronizes. 



*PAT-RO-NYM-icfpat-r6-ninrlk),a. 
Derived from ancestors, as a 
name : — n., a name derived from 
parents. 

*Pat-ten (p&t'tln), w. The base 
of a column or pillar; a wooden 
shoe with an iron ring. 

Pat-ter (pat'tur), v. i. To make 
a noise like the beating of hail 
or drops of rain. 

Pat-tern (pat'turn), n. A copy ; 
the original proposed for imita- 
tion ; a specimen ; a copy : — v. t., 
to copy or imitate: — v. i., to 
copy. (ap. p. — after.) 

Pat-ty (pat'te), n. A little pie. 

Pat'ties, ». pi. 

Pau-ci-ty (pawWte), n. Fewness, 
smallness of number or quantity. 

Paunch (pawnsh or pansh), n. The 
belly, the large stomach : — v. t., 
to eviscerate. 

Paunch'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Paxj-per (paw'pur), n. A very 
poor person, especially one who 
is supported by alms. 

Pau-per-ism (paw'purlzm), n. 
The state of being a pauper. 

Pau-per-ize (paw'pur^ze), v, t. 
To reduce to pauperism. 

Patj'perVzing, p. prs. 

Pause (pawz), n. A stop; the 
grammatical sign of a stop ; sus- 
pense ; break : — v. %., to wait ; to 
stop; to deliberate; to cease to 
act; to hesitate. 

Paus'ing, p. prs. 

Pave, v. t. To lay with brick or 
stone; to floor with stone; to 
prepare a way. 

Pa'ving, p. prs. 

Pave-ment (pave'ment), n. A 
paved walk. 

*Pa-ver (pa'vur), "} f One 

P AT - IER l(paTe'ydr), W who 
Pav-ior J vr J " ) { paves. 

*Pa-vil-ion (pa-vll'yun), ft. A 
tent; a movable house; a build- 
ing with a dome; a summer- 
house. [2S7-25.] 

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PEA 



PEA 

Fate, far, fill, fit — m&, m6t — pine, pin — no, mSve, 



PEC 



Paw, n. The foot of a beast: — 
v. t., to strike with the forefoot; 
to handle roughly: — v. i. f to 
scrape with the foot. 

Pawl, n. An iron click to keep 
the capstan from recoiling. 

*P1wn, n. Something given in 
pledge; a pledge; a common 
piece at chess : — v. t. f to pledge ; 
to leave as security. 

Pawn-bro-ker (pawn'br6'kur), n. 
One who is licensed to lend 
money upon pledges. 

Pay (pa), v. t. [paid or payed 
— paid or payed.] To discharge 
a debt, or a workman with his 
wages (off)) to recompense ; to 
reward (ap. p. — for) : — v. i., to 
give an equivalent (ap. p. — for); 
to hand over money to produce 
a fund or to procure a share (ap. 
p. — in) : — n., wages, hire, reward. 

Pay-a-ble (pa'a^bl), a. Due. 

Pay-day (pa'da), n. The day for 
payment. 

Pay-ee (pa-e&'), n. One to whom 
money is to be paid. 

Pay-er (pa'ur), n. One who pays. 

Pay-mas-ter (pa'mas N tur), n. One 
who makes payment. 

Pay-ment (pa'inent), n. The act of 
paying; money paid; compen- 
sation, reward. 

Pea (pe), n. A plant and its fruit. 

*Peas (distinct objects), } , 

*Pease (in the mass), J n ' P ' 

Peace (peese), n. Respite from 
war; quiet; rest; silence; calm- 
ness, a state of tranquility. 

*'Peace-a-ble (peese'a x bl), a. Free 
from war; quiet, peaceful, un- 
disturbed ; gentle. 

PEACE-A-BLE-NEss(p£ese'a N bl-nes), 
n. Disposition to peace, quietness. 

Peace-a-bly (peese'a N ble), ad. In 
a peaceable manner. 

Peace-ful (peese'ful), a. Pacific, 
quiet, disposed to peace. 

Peace-ful-ly (peese'ful x l&), ad. 
Quietly, mildly, gently. 
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Peace-ful-ness (peese'fuPnes), n. 
Quiet, freedom from disturbance. 

Peace-ma-ker (peese /V ma-kur), n. 
A promoter of peace. 

Peace-Of-fer-ing (peese^6f-fur- 
Ing), n. An offering of thanks, 
or to procure peace. 

Peace-Of-fi-cer (peese A 6f-fe x sur), 
n. An officer to keep the peace. 

Peach (peetsh), n. A tree and its 
fruit. 

Peach'es, n. pi. 

Peach - Col-or-ed (peetsh'kul- 
Hurd), a. Of the color of a peach- 
blossom. 

Pea-cock (pee'k6k), n. A fowl. 

Pea-hen (pee'hen), n. The female 
of the peacock. 

Pea-Jack-et (pee'^jak-et), n. A 
jacket worn by seamen. 

Peak (peek), n. The top of a hill ; 
the rising forepart of a head- 
dress; the end of any thing 
pointed. 

Peal (peel), n. A succession of 
loud sounds, as of bells, thunder, 
or cannon: — v. i., to play sol- 
emnly and loudly [86-9] : — v. t., 
to celebrate; to assail with noise. 

Pe-an. See p^ean. 

Pea-nut (pe'ntit), n. The ground- 
nut ; a plant and its nut. 

Pear (pare), n. A tree and its 
fruit. 

Pearl (pe'rl), n. A hard, whitish 
gem, generated in the body of a 
species of oyster; a kind of 
small printing type. 

Pearl-ash (perl'ish), n. Refined 
potash. 

Pearl-Oys-ter (p^rl' v 6es-tur), n. 
The oyster in which pearls are 
found. 

Pearl-y (peVre), a. Abounding 
with, or resembling, pearls. 

Peas-ant (pez'ant), n. One whose 
business is rural labor ; a coun- 
tryman; a swain. [302-7.] 

*Peas-ant-ry (peVanf re), n. Rus- 
tics, peasants. 



Peasantries, n. pi. 

Peas-cod (peeVk&d), j n. The 

Pea-shell (pee'shel), j husk that 
contains peas. 

Pease (peeze), «. Pood of pease : 
— see pea. 

Peat (peet), n. A kind of turf, 
used for fuel. 

Peat-moss (peet'mfts), n. A fen 
producing peat. 

Peat'moss^es, n. pi. 

Peb-ble (peb'bl), \ 

Peb-ble-Stone (pebWstdne), j n ' 
A round stone ; a sort of crystal. 

Peb-bly (peb'ble), a. Full of 
pebbles. 

*Pe-can (pe-kan'), n. A tree and 
its nut. 

Pec-ca-bil-i-ty ppek-ka-bil'le'te), 
n. State of being subject to sin. 

*Pec-ca-ble (pek'ka x bl), a. Li- 
able to sin. 

Pec-ca-dil-lo (Y^k-ka-dll'ld), n. 
A petty fault, a slight offense. 

* x Pec-ca-dil'loes, n. pi. 

*Pec-can-cy (peVkan'se), n. Bad 
quality. 

Pec-cant (pek'kant), a. Criminal, 
ill disposed, corrupt. 

Peck (pe'k), n. The fourth part 
of a bushel : — v. t., to strike with 
the beak, as a bird; to pick up 
food with the beak : — v. i., to 
strike, as a bird. (ap. p. — at.) 

*Pec-ti-nal (pek'te'nal), a. Re- 
sembling a comb. 

Pec-ti-nate (pek'te^nit), j 

Pec-ti-na-ted (pek'te v na-teM), j a ' 
Formed like the teeth of a comb. 

*Pec-tor-al (pek'tiir x al), a. Re- 
lating to the breast : — w., a medi- 
cine for the breast ; a breast-plate. 

Pec-u-late (pek'uMate), v. t. To 
rob the public ; to embezzle. 

Pec'uYa-ting, p. prs. 

Pec-u-la-tion ( v pik-u-la r shun), n. 
Robbery of the public; embezzle- 
ment of public money. 

Pec-u-la-tor (peVula-tur), n. A 
robber of the public. 



PED 



PEG 
n3r, n6t — tube, tub, bdll — 611- 



-p5und — thin, THis. 



PEN 



Pe-cul-iar (p£-kule'yur), a. Ap- 
propriate; particular; single; 
especial ; not common to many 
(ap.p.— to) [85-25] [236-5]:— 
n., exclusive property. 

*Pe-cul-iar-i-ty (p^kule-yar'e- 
He), n. Particularity. [96-25.]f 

Pe^cul-iarVties, n. pi. 

Pe-cul-iar-ize (pe-kule'yurlze), 
v. t. To make peculiar. 

Pe-cul'iar x i-zing, p. prs. 

PE-cuL-iAR-LY(pe-kule'yur x le),aeZ. 
Particularly, singly. [86.] f 

*Pe-cun-iar-y (pe-kune'yurVe), a. 
Relating to money. [244-2.] 

*Ped-a-gogue (ped'a v g6g), rc. A 
schoolmaster; a pedant. , 

Pe-dal (pe'dal), a. Belonging to 
a foot. 

*Ped-al (p£d'al), n. One of the 
large pipes of an organ played 
upon by the foot. 

Ped-ant (ped'ant), n. A man 
vain of knowledge. 

Pe-dan-tic (pe-dan'tik), a. Osten- 
tatious of learning. 

Pe-dant-i-cal (pe-dant'e v kal), a. 
Full of pedantry. 

Pe-dant-i-cal-ly (pe-dant'e^kal- 
le), ad. In a pedantic manner. 

Ped-ant-ry (pe'd'antVe), n. Os- 
tentation of learning. [200-25.] 

Ped-dle (ped'dl), v. i. or v. t. To 
travel about and retail goods ; 
to be busy about trifles. 

Ped-dling, p. prs. 

*Ped-dler (p£d'lur), n. A travel- 
ling trader : — often written ped- 
ler and pedlar. 

Ped-dler-y (pM'lur're), n. Wares 
sold by peddlers. 

PED-Es-TAL(pM'eVtal), n. The base 
of a statue, column, or pillar. 

Pe-des-tri-al (pe-deVtre x al), a. 
Pertaining to the foot. 

Pe-des-tri-an (pe-des'tre^an), n. 
One who journeys on foot: — a., 
travelling on foot. 

Pe-des-tri-an-ism (pe-deVtre^an- 
izm), n. The act of walking. 



Ped-i-gree (p^d'e y gree), n. Gene- 
alogy, lineage, descent. [269.] 

Ped-lar. ) c* 

t>™ T ™ t See PEDDLER. 

Ped-ler. J 

Pe-do-bap-tism ( N pe-d6-bap'tizm 
or v p£d-6-bap'tlzm), n. Infant 
baptism. 

Pe-do-bap-tist ( v pe-d6-bap'tist or 
v p^d-6-bap'tist), n. One who 
holds to infant baptism. 

Peel, v. t. To flay; to strip off 
skin ; to plunder : — v. i., to come 
off, as skin : — n., a thin rind or 
skin ; a baker's shovel. 

Peel-er (peel'ur), n. One who 
peels ; a plunderer. 

Peep, v. i. To look slyly, or curi- 
ously; to cry as a chick or a 
young bird: — n., first appear- 
ance; a sly look; the cry of 
young chickens or birds. 

Peep-er (peep'ur), n. One who 
peeps; a young chicken; the eye. 

Peep-hole (peep'h61e), n. A hole 
through which one may look. 

Peer, n. An equal; one of the 
same rank; a nobleman [95-38] 
[250-10] : — v. i., to peep ; to 
come in sight. 

Peer-age (peer'ije), n. The dig- 
nity of a peer, the body of peers. 

Peer-ess (peer'e's), n. The wife 
of a peer. 

Peer'ess^es, n. pi. 

PEER-LESs(peer'le : s),a.Unequalled. 

Peer-less-ly (peer'leVle), ad. 
Without an equal. 

Pee-vish (pee'vish), a. Petulant, 
irritable, easily vexed, cross. 

Pee-vish-ly (pee'vlsh N le), ad. With 
petulance, morosely. 

Pee-vish-ness (pee'vlshWs), n. 
Fretfulness, petulance. 

Peg, n. A piece of wood driven 
into a hole; a small, wooden 
pin : — v. t., to fasten with pegs. 

Peg'ging, p. prs. 

*Peg'ged, p. prf. 

Peg-a-sus (peg'a v sus), n. In My- 
thology, a winded horse. 
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Pelf, n. Money ; ill-gotten gain. 

#Pel-i-can (peTle v kan), n. A large 
water-bird; a chemical vessel. 

*Pe-lisse (peMeese'), n. A thickly- 
wadded, silk habit. 

Pell, n. A skin, a hide. 

Pel-let (pel'lit), n. A little ball ; 
a bullet. 

*Pel-li-cle (pel'le v kl), n. A thin 
skin. 

*Pell-Mell (pel-meF), ad. Con- 
fusedly, without system. 

Pel-lu-cid (pel-lu/sid), a. Clear, 
transparent; not opaque. 

*Pel-lu-cid-ness (p&l-lu'sid^nSs), 
n. Transparency, clearness. 

Pelt, v. t. To strike with some- 
thing thrown ; to throw : — n., a 
raw hide, skin ; a blow. 

Pel-try (pel'tre), n. Furs col- 
lectively. 

*Pem-mi-can (peWme^kan), n. 
Meat cured for long voyages. 

Pen, v. t. [penned or pent — 
penned or pent.] To confine ; 
to coop : — n., a small enclosure. 

Pen'ning, p. prs. 

Pen, v. t. To write ; to form with 
a pen: — n. f an instrument for 
writing. 

Pen'ning, p. prs. 

Pen-ned (pend), p. prf. 

Pe-nal (pe'nal), a. Enacting 
or incurring punishment. 

Pen-al-ty (peVarte), n. Punish- 
ment, judicial infliction, fine. 

Pen'al v ties, 11. pi. 

Pen-ance (pen'anse), n. Inflic- 
tion suffered for sin. 

*Pe-na-tes (pe>na'teez), n.pl. The 
household gods of the Romans. 

Pence. See penny. 

* Pen-chant (pan-shang'), n. In- 
clination. 

*Pen-cil (pen'sil), n. A small 
brush of hair; any instrument 
for writing or drawing : — v. t., to 
write or sketch with a pencil. 

Pen'cil n ing, ) 

*Pen'cil x ling, j V' P rs ' 

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PEN 



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PEN 



Pen'cil-ed, 1 - 

*Pen'cill-ed, ]P'P r J* 

*Pen-dant (pen'dant), n. Any- 
thing hanging by way of orna 
ment ; an earring ; a streamer or 
flag : — see pennant. 

Pen-dence (pen'dense), n. Slope- 
ness. 

Pen-den-cy (peVdeVse), n. Sus- 
pense, state of being undecided. 

*Pen-dent (pfin'dSnt), a. Hang- 
ing, projecting. 

Pend-ing (pending), a. Depend- 
ing, remaining undecided. 

Pen-du-lous (pln'juHus), a. Hang- 
ing, suspended, swinging. 

Pen-dtt-lum (pen'ju x lum), n. A 
weight so hung as to swing back- 
wards and forwards ; a part of a 
clock. 

PEN-E-TRA-BiL-i-TY^pen-e-tra-bll'- 
leHe), n. Susceptibility of pene- 
tration. 

Pen-e-tra-ble (pen'eHra-bl), a. 
Capable of being pierced; sus- 
ceptive of impression. 

*Pen-e-tra-li-a ( N p£n-e-tra'le x a or 
x pen-£-tral'ya), n. pi. The inner 
or sacred parts of a temple ; 
mysteries. 

Pen-e-trant (pen'eHrant), a. Hav- 
ing power to pierce or enter. 

Pen-e-trate (peVeHrate), v. t. To 
pierce ; to enter beyond the sur- 
face ; to perforate ; to discern : — 
v. i., to pass ; to make way. 
(ap. p.— into.) [140-25.] 

Pen'e^tra-ting, p. prs. 

Pen-e-tra-tion fpe'n-e-tra'shun), 
n. The act of penetrating ; dis- 
cernment, sagacity. [280-8.] 

Pen-e-tra-tive (pln'e x tra-tlv), a. 
Piercing, sagacious. 

*Pen-gttin (p^ng'gwln), n. A sea- 
bird ; a fruit. 

Pen-in-su-la (pen-in'shu^la), n. A 
piece of land almost surrounded 
by water. 

Pen-in-su-lar (pen-ln'shu^lar), a. 
Relating to a peninsula. 
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Pen-i-tence (pen'e v tense), \ 

*Pen-i-ten-cy (p^n'eHen-s^), J n ' 
Repentance, sorrow for sin or 
offense; contrition. 

Pen-i-tent (pen'eHent), a. Con 
trite, repentant, suffering sorrow 
for sin : — n., one sorrowful for sin. 

*Pen-i-ten-tial ( x pen-e-ten'shal), 
a. Expressing penitence: — n., 
a book directing penance. 

*Pen-i-ten-tia-ry fpe'n-e-ten' 
shaVe), n. One who prescribes 
the measure of penance ; a pen 
itent ; a place where penance is 
enjoined; a state-prison: — a., 
relating to penitence, or to a 
state-prison. 

n Pen-i-ten'tia n ries, n. pi. 

Pen-i-tent-ly (peVeHe'nt-le), ad. 
With repentance. 

Pen-knife (peVnife), n. A knife 
used in making pens. 

*Pen'knives, n. pi. 

Pen-man (pe'n'man), n. One who 
professes the art of writing ; a 
writer. 

Pen'men, n. pi. 

Pen-man-ship (pen'man^ship), n. 
Art or style of writing. 

*Pen-nant (peVnant), ) n. A small 

Pen-non (pen'non), J flag; a 
streamer ; a hoisting tackle : — 
sometimes written pendant. 

*Pen-ni-less (pen'ne^s), a. Poor, 
without money. 

Pen-ny (peVne), n. An English 
coin worth about two cents. 

^~P^NiEs(distinct objects) J , 

'^Pence (in the mass), J ' -P ' 

Pen-ny-roy-al ( v p£n-n&-r6e'al), n. 
An herb. 

*Pen-ny-weight (pen'neVate), n. 
Twenty-four grains Troy weight. 

Pen-ny- wise (peVne^wlze), a. Sa- 
ving small sums at the risk of 
losing larger ; niggardly. 

Pen-ny-worth (peVneVurtA), n. 
As much as is bought for a 
penny; a bargain. 

*Pen-sile (pen'sil), a. Hanging. 



Pen-sion (pen'shun), n. A yearly 

allowance made to any one by 

government for past services : — 

v. t., to settle a pension on. 
*Pen-sion-a-ry (peVshun'a-re), a. 

Maintained by pensions. 
Pen-sion-er (peVshiWdr), n. One 

who has a pension. 
Pen-sive (peVslv), a. Sorrowful, 

thoughtful. [89-22.]f 
Pen-sive-ly (peVsivHe), ad. With 

melancholy, with sadness. 
Pen-stock (pen'st6k), n. A sluice. 
Pent, pst. t. and p. prf. of pen [to 

coop). 
Pen-ta-chord (peVta N k6rd), n. 

An instrument with five strings. 
Pen-ta-gon (pen'tag6n), n. A 

plane figure with five sides or 

angles. 
Pen-tag-o-nal (pen-tag'c^nal), a. 

Having five angles. 
Pen-ta-graph (pen'ta^graf ), n. An 

instrument for copying designs. 
Pen-tam-e-ter (pen-tam'eHur), «. 

A poetic verse of six feet: — a., 

having six metrical feet. 
PEN-TAN-GU-LAR(pen-tang'gu x lar), 

a. Having five angles. 
*Pen-ta-teuch (peVta^tuke), n. 

The five books of Moses. 
Pen-te-cost (pen'te N k6st or pen'- 

te^kawst), n. A feast among the 

Jews; Whitsuntide. 

70t* The pentecost was so 
called because celebrated on 
the fiftieth day after the pass- 
over. 
PEN-TE-cos-TAL( x pe ! n-te-k6s / tal),ffl. 

Pertaining to the Pentecost. 
Pent-house (pe'nt'hduse), n. A 

sloping shed. 
Pent-hous-es (pent'hduzHz), n. pi. 
*Pe-nult (penult), 
Pe-nul-ti-ma (pe-nul'te^ma), 
PE-NUL-Ti-MATE(pe-niiFte N mit) \ 

The last syllable but one. 
Pe-nul-ti-mate (pe-nul'te'mlt), a. 

Belonging to the last syllable 

but one : — n., the penult. 



PER 



PER 
n6r, n&t— tube, tub, bull— 611- 



-p5und — thin, this. 



PER 



Pe-num-bra (pe-num'bra), n. In 

eclipses, a partial shade. 
*Pe-nu-ri-ous (pe-nu're N us), a 

Niggardly, sparing; sordid. 
Pe-nu-ri-ous-ly (pe-nu're'iis-le); 

ad. Sparingly, with parsimony. 
Pe-nu-ri-ous-ness (pe-nu're x us- 

nes), n. Parsimony,niggardliness. 
Pen-u-ry (pen'uVe), ». Poverty. 
PeVny. See piony. 
Peo-ple (pe'pl), n. A nation ; pop- 
ulation ; men : — v. t., to stock 

with inhabitants. 
*Peo'pling, p. prs. 
Pep-per (pep'piir), n. A kind of 

aromatic plant : — v. t., to mangle 

with shot or blows ; to sprinkle 

with pepper. 
Pep-per-corn (p£p'pur x k5rn), n. 

A grain of pepper ; any trifle. 
Pep-per-mint (pep'purWint), n. 

A biting, aromatic plant. 
Pep-per-y (pep'pur^), a. Like 

pepper; burning, hot. 
Pep-sin (pep'sin), n. A substance 

found in gastric juice. 
Pep-tic (pep'tik), a. Promoting 

digestion. 
Per, prp. By, through ; for, on, in. 
Per-ad-ven-ture ("pSr-ad-ven'- 

tshur), ad. Perhaps, may be. 
Per-am-bu-late (per-arn'mYlate), 

v. t. To walk through or round. 
Per-am'bu n la-ting, p. pre. 
Per-am-bu-la-tion (per N am-bu- 

la'shun), n. The act of passing 

through. 
*PER-AM-BU-LA-TOR(per-am'bu v la- 

tur), n. An instrument to meas- 
ure distances. 
*PER-cEiv-A-BLE(per-seev'a x bl),a. 

Perceptible, capable of being 

perceived. 
Per-ceiv-a-bly (per-seev'a v ble), 

ad. In a manner to be perceived, 

perceptibly. 
Per-ceive (per-seev')> v, t. To ob- 
serve ; to discover ; to discern ; 

to see ; to distinguish. 
Per-ceiv'ing, p. pi 8. 



Per-cen-tage (per-sen'tij), n. An 
allowance by the hundred. 

Per Cent (per-senf), ) 

Per Cent-um (per-sent'um), J 
On, in, or for a hundred. 
7^§** In Parsing, per is treated 
as a preposition, and cent or 
centum as a noun. 

Per-cep-ti-bil-i-ty (peYsep-te- 
bil'le v te), n. The state of being 
perceptible, visibility. 

*Per-cep-ti-ble (per-sep r te v bl), a. 
Capable of being perceived, per- 
ceivable, visible. 

PER-CEP-Ti-BLY(per-sep'teH)le),adf. 
In a perceptible manner. 

Per-cep-tion (per-sep'shun), n. 
Consciousness ; power of per- 
ceiving; idea. [63-27.] [317-25.] 

Per-cep-tive (plr-sep'tiv), a. Able 
to perceive, perceiving. 

Perch (pertsh), n. A fish; a bird's 
roost; a measure of length, con 
taining 5£ yards ; a measure of 
surface, containing 30£ square 
yards; a measure of solidity, 
containing 24| solid feet ; a rod 
or pole in measure : — v. i., to sit 
or roost, as a bird; to alight 
[61-13] [167-16] :— v. t., to place 
on a perch. 

Perch'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Per-chance (peVtshanse'), ad. 
Perhaps ; by chance. 

Per-cip-i-ence (per-sip'e^ense), n. 
Act of perceiving. 

Per-cip-i-ent (per-sip'e v ent), a. 
Perceptive; perceiving: — n., one 
who is able to perceive. 

Per-co-late (per'k6 v late), v. t. To 
strain ; to filtrate : — v. i., to cause 
to pass through interstices. 

Per'co v la-ting, p. prs. 

Per-co-la-tion ( x per-k6-la'shun), 
n. Act* of straining; filtration. 

*Per-co-la-tor (peVk6 v la-tur), n. 
A filtering machine. 

Per-cuss (p^r-kiis'), v. t. [prs. t. 
3, percusses.] In Medicine, to 
practice percussion. 



Per-cus-sion (per-kiish'un), a. 
Act of striking; stroke; deter- 
mination of the condition of the 
heart or lungs by listening to 
sounds produced by strokes upon 
the chest : — see auscultation. 

Per-cus-sion-Cap (per-kush'un- 
^kap), n. A small copper cap 
containing fulminating powder, 
used in exploding firearms. 

Per-cus-sion-Lock (per-kush'un- 
16k), n. A lock for firearms, 
made to receive percussion-caps. 

Per-di-tion (per-dish'un), n. Ruin, 
destruction ; eternal death. 

Per-du (pe'r-du'), n. One placed 
in ambush : — a., given up as 
lost; desperate. 

*Per-du ) , 2 -.in 7 f Close 

r, [ (per-duM, ad. < 

Per-due J vr " [ con- 

cealed, in ambush. 

Per-e-gri-nate (per'e v gre-nate), 
v. i. To travel; to live in a 
foreign country. 

Per'e x gri-na x ting, p. prs. 

PER-E-GRi-NA-TioN^per-e^gre-na'- 
shun), n. Travel, foreign abode. 

Per-emp-tor-i-ly (per'ern N tur-re- 
N le or per-^m'tur x re-le), ad. Ab- 
solutely, positively. 

Per-emp-tor-i-ness (peV&m'tur- 
re x nes or per-em'tur x re N nes), n. 
Dogmatism ; positiveness. 

Per-emp-tor-y (per'em x tur-re or 
per-ein / tur v re), a. Dogmatic, ab- 
solute, decisive. 

*Per-en-ni-al (per-en'ne'al), a. 
Lasting through the year ; per- 
petual. [46-27.] [354-10.] 

Per-fect (per'fekt), a. Complete, 
consummate; entire; faultless; 
noting that tense which expresses 
past events that are connected 
with the present time. 

Per-fect (per'fekt or per-fekt'), 
v. t. To make perfect. [77-23.] 

Per-fect-i-bil-i-ty (peYfe'kt-e- 
bll'leHe), n. State of perfection. 

Per-fect-i-ble (per-fekt'e v bl), a. 
Capable of being perfected. 
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PER 
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PER 



Per-fec-tion (per-feVshun), n. 
The state of being perfect; per- 
fectness. [66-2.] [186-16.] 

Per-fec-tion-ist (per-fek'shun- 
1st), n. One who believes in 
the possibility of attaining per- 
fection in this life. 

Per-fect-ive (per-fekt'lv), a. Con- 
ducing to perfection, (ap.p. — of.) 

Per-fect-ly (per'fekt'le), ad. To- 
tally, completely; exactly. 

Per-fect-ness (per'fekfne's), n. 
Excellence; faultlessness ; com- 
pleteness, entireness. 

Per-fi-cient (per-fish'ent), n. One 
who endows a charity. 

Per-fid-ious (per-fld'yus or pSr- 
fid'e^us), a. Treacherous, faith- 
less. [283-1.] 

#Per-fid-ious-ly (per-fld'yusM£ 
or per-fid'^ v us-le), ad. Treach- 
erously. [102-39.] 

Per-fid-ious-ness (per-fld'yus- 
x nes or per-fid'e^us-nes), n. The 
quality of being perfidious. 

Per-fi-dy (peVfeMe), n. Breach 
of faith or of trust, treachery. 

Per-fo-rate (perWrate), v. t. To 
pierce with a tool ; to bore 
through. [46-31.] 

Per'fo x ra-ting, p.prs. 

Per-fo-ra-tion ( x per-f6-ra'shun), 
n. The act of piercing ; a hole. 

Per-fo-ra-tive (per'f6Va-tlv), a. 
Having power to pierce. 

*Per-fo-ra-tor (plr'f6Va-tur), n. 
An instrument for boring. 

Per-force (per-f6rse'), ad. With 
violence. 

Per-form (per-f6rm'), v. t. To 
execute ; to do ; to carry into 
effect : — v. i., to do ; to act a 
part, as a player. 

Per-form-a-ble (per-fflrnrTbl), a. 
Possible to be done, practicable. 

Per-form-ance (per-f6rm'anse),n. 
Execution; work; action,* a 
deed ; exhibition of a play ; ex- 
ecution of a piece of music, or of 
gymnastic feats, &c. [186.] 
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Per-form-er (per-fdrm'ur), n. 
One who performs ; a player. 

Per-fume (per'fume or per-fume'), 
n. Sweet odor, fragrance. 

Per-fume (per-fume'), v. t. To 
make fragrant; to scent. 

Per-fu'ming, p. prs. 

Per-fu-mer (per-fu'mur), n. One 
who deals in perfumes. 

Per-fu-mer-y (per-fu'mur N r&), n. 
Perfumes collectively. 

*Per-func-tor-y (per'fungkHur- 
re or per-fiingk'turVe), a. Neg- 
ligent, slight, careless. 

Per-fuse (per-fuze'), v. t. To 
tincture ; to overspread. 

Per-fu'sing, p. prs. 

Per-fu-sive (per-fu'slv), a. dif- 
fusive. 

Per-haps (per-haps'), ad. Perad- 
venture ; it may be ; by chance. 

Pe-ri (pe're), n. An Eastern fairy. 

Pe-ris, n. pi. 

Per-i-car-di-um ( N per-e-kar'd£- 
%), n. A thin membrane cover- 
ing the heart. 

Per-i-carp (per'^karp), n. The 
seed-vessel of a plant. 

Per-i-cra-ni-um ( v per-e-kra'ne- 
x um), n. The membrane that 
covers the skull. 

Per-i-gee (peVe^j£&), n. A point 
in the heavens in which the sun 
or moon is nearest to the earth : 
— opposed to APOGEE. 

*Per'i v gees, n. pi. 

Per-i-graph (per'e^graf), n. A 
careless delineation. 

Per-i-he-li-on fper-e-he'le^un), n. 
That point of a planet's orbit 
nearest the sun : — opposed to 
aphelion. 

^Per-i-he'li^a, n. pi. 

Per-il (peril), n. Danger, haz- 
ard, jeopardy [38-12] : — v. U, to 
expose to danger. 

*Per'il n ling, J P' P r 
Per'il-ed, I * 

*Per'ill-ed, IP'? 17 ' 



*Per-il-ous (perilous), a. Dan- 
gerous ; hazardous. [69-12.] 
[256-4.] 

Per-il-ous-ly (perirus-le), ad. 
Dangerously, with hazard. 

*Pe-rim-e-ter (pe-ri mTtur), n. 
The length of a bounding line 
of a plane figure. 

Pe-ri-od (pe'reNid), n. A circuit; 
a stated number of years; a 
round of time ; date, epoch ; the 
end or conclusion; a complete 
sentence ; the point marked 
thus [ . ]. [229-3.] 

Pe-ri-od-i-cal ( v pe-re-6d'e y kal). a. 
Happening by revolution ; regu- 
lar, at regular intervals [163-1 7]: 
— n., a periodical publication. 

PE-Ri-0D-i-cAL-LY(Ye-re-6d'e v kal- 
le), ad. At stated periods. 

*Pe-ri-o-dic-i-ty fpe-re-6-dls'se- 
\h) f n. The quality of being 
periodical. 

*PER-i-os-TE-UM( > per-e-6s / te x um), 
n. The membrane covering 
bones. 

*PER-i-PA-TET-ic( x pe : r-e-pa-te ! t'ik), 
n. A follower of Aristotle : — «., 
relating to the philosophy, or to 
the followers, of Aristotle. 

*Pe-riph-er-y (pe-rifurVe), n. 
Circumference. 

Pe-riph'er x ies, n. pi. 

Per-i-phrase (peVeYraze), n. The 
use of several words to express 
the sense of one; circumlocu- 
tion : — v. t, to express in many 
words. 

Per'i v phra-Sing, p. prs. 

Per-i-phras-tic ( N per-e-fras'tik), 
ns. Expressing by many words. 

Per-i-scope (peYe x sk6pe), n. A 
general view. 

Per-i-scop-ic ( v per-e-sk6p'lk), a. 
Viewing on all sides. 

Per-ish (perish), v. i. [prs. t. 3, 
perishes.] To die ; to come to 
nothing ; to be lost eternally. 

Per-ish-a-ble (peVish v a-bl), a. 
Liable to perish. 



PER 



PER 
n5r, n6t — tube, tub, bdll — 611- 



-p6und — ^in, this. 



PER 



Per-ish-a-ble-ness (peVlsh N a-bl- 
x n£s), n. Liableness to perish. 

Per-i-stal-tic (^pfir-e-stal'tlk), a, 
Spiral, wormlike. 

*PER-i-TO-NE-uM( v pe^-e-t6-ne'uin) 
n. A thin, serous membrane 
lining the abdomen and envel- 
oping its viscera. 

*Per-i-wig (peVeVlg), n. Hair 
not natural ; a small wig. 

Per-i-win-kle (per'e^wlngk-kl), n. 
A plant; a small shell-fish. 

Per-jure (per'jure), v. t. To for- 
swear; to taint with perjury. 

Per' J taring, p. prs. 

Per-ju-rer (plr'juVur), n. One 
who swears falsely. 

Per-ju-ry (per'ju'r&), n. The 
crime of taking a false oath, 
when legally administered. 

Per'ju v ries, n. pi. 

Perk, v. i. To hold up the head 
with an affected briskness : — 
v. t., to act smart; to dress up 
— a., prim, pert, brisk. 

Per-ma-nence (per'ma x ne : nse), j 

*PER-MA-NEN-CY(peYina v n£n-se) j 
n. Continuance in the same 
place or condition ; duration. 

Per-ma-nent (per'nia^nent), a. 
Durable, lasting. [236-20.] 

Per-ma-nent-ly (per'ma x nent-le), 
ad. Durably, lastingly. 

*Per-me-a-ble (per'me v a-bl), a. 
Capable of being passed through. 

Per-me-ate (peVme x ate), v. i. To 
pass through pores. 

Per'me x a-ting, p. prs. 

Per-me-a-tion (^peV-me-a'shun), n. 
Act of passing through pores. 

*Per-mis-ci-ble (per-mls'se N bl), a. 
Capable of being mingled. 

*"Per-mis-si-ble (p£r-mls'se x bl), a. 
Proper to be permitted. 

PER-Mis-siON(plr-mlsh / dn)w. Grant 
of liberty, license granted. [369.] 

Per-mis-sive (per-mis'slv), a. Al- 
lowing, granting liberty. 

Per-mis-sive-ly (p6r-mis'siv N le), 
ad. By permission. 



Per-mit (per'mlt or pSr-mlt'), n. 
A written permission, a license. 

Per-mit (pe'r-mit'), v. t. To give 
leave; to allow; to suffer. 

Per-mit'ting, p. prs. 

Per-mit'ted, p. prf. 

*Per-mit-tance (p^r-mit'tanse), n. 
Permission, allowance. 

Per-mix-tion (per-mlks'tshun), n. 
State of being mingled. 

PER-Mu-TA-TiONfpe^-mu-ta'shun), 
n. The change of the arrange- 
ment of a given number of things 
in all possible orders or posi- 
tions; exchange. 

Per-ni-cious (per-nlsh'us), a. De- 
structive, mischievous, noxious, 
hurtful. [272-20.] 

Per-ni-cious-ly (per-nish'uVle), 
ad. Destructively, ruinously. 

*Per-ni-cious-ness (per-nlsh'us- 
N n£s), n. The quality of being 
pernicious. 

Per-o-ra-tion ( y per-6-ra'shun), n. 
The conclusion of an oration. 

*Per-pen-di-cle (p^r-pen'de^kl), 
n. Aplumbline; any thing hang- 
ing perpendicularly. 

Per-pen-dic-u-lar fper-pe'n-dlk'- 
u N lar), a. Cutting at right an- 
gles : — n., a line crossing another 
at right angles ; any thing at 
right angles: 

Per-pen-dic-u-lar-i-ty ( N p§r-p§n 
Mlk-u-lar'e x te), n. The state of 
being perpendicular. 

Per-pen-dic-u-lar-ly ( x per-p§n- 
dlk'u x lar-le), ad. So as to cut 
at right angles ; at right angles. 

Per-pe-trate (per'peHrate), v. t. 
To commit (generally in a bad 
sense). 

Per'pe x tra-ting, p. prs. 

Per-pe-tra-tion ( v p£r-p£-tra'- 
shun), n. The act of committing 
a wrong. 

*PER-PE-TRA-TOR(peYpe x tra-tur)M. 
One who perpetrates a wrong. 

Per-pet-u-al (per-petsh'u^al), a. 
Lasting, continual. f 
32* 



Per-pet-u-al-ly (per-petsh 'u x al- 
le), ad. Constantly, continually. 

Per-pet-tt-ate (plr-petsh'u'ate), 
v. t. To make perpetual ; to 
eternize. [147-10.] 

Per-pet'u x a-ting, p. prs. 

Per-pet-tj-a-tion (p£ r v petsh-u- a'- 
shun), n. The act of rendering 
perpetual. 

*PER-PE-TU-i-TY( > p§r-pe-tu , e x te),n. 
Duration to all futurity, f 

Per-plex (per-pleks')> v. t. [prs. 
t. 3, perplexes.] To entangle; 
to embarrass ; to make intricate; 
to puzzle. [69-3.] [177-9.] 

Per-plex-ed-ly (per-pl^ks'ed v le), 
ad. Intricately. 

*Per-plex-i-ty (per-pleks'e v te), 
n. Intricacy ; anxiety ; entan- 
glement. 

Per-plexVties, n. pi. 

*Per-qui-site (peVkweMt), n. A 
fee or allowance in addition to 
wages. 

Per-qui-si-tion fper-kwe-zish'- 
un), n. A search ; an inquiry. 

Per-ry (peVre), n. The juice of 
pears fermented. 

Per-se-cute (peVse x kute), v. t. To 
pursue with malignity; to im- 
portune much; to harass with 
penalties. [38-25.] 

Per'se v cu-ting, p. prs. 

Per-se-ctj-tion (^r-sevku'shun), 
n. The act or practice of per- 
secuting. [269-10.] 

*Per-se-cu-tor (p£r'se x ku-tur), n. 
One who persecutes. 

*Per-se-ve-rance (^per-se-ve 7 - 
ranse), n. Constancy ; steadi- 
ness in pursuits. [98-36.] 

Per-se-vere (Y^r-s^-veer 7 ), v. i. 
To persist in an attempt; to con- 
tinue, (ap. p. — in.) [56-8.] 
[382-15.] 

x Per-se-ve'ring, p. prs. 

*Per-si-flage ( v par-s£-flazh / ), n. 
Light, idle talk. 

*Per-sim-mon (per-slm'mun), n. 
A tree and its fruit. - 

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PER 



PER 
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PER 



Per-sist (per-sist'), v. i. To perse- 
vere ; to continue firm. (ap. p. — 
in.) [149-14.] [220-14.] 

Per-sist-ence (per-slst'ense), ) 

*PER-siST-EN-CY(per-sist / en'se), J 
n. Steadiness, constancy. 

*Per-sist-ent (per-slst'ent), a. 
Steady ; continuing. 

Per-son (peVsn), n. An individ- 
ual; a human being; exterior 
appearance ; character ; in Gram- 
mar, an inflection which distin- 
guishes the speaker, the hearer, 
and that which is spoken of. 

Per-son-a-ble (per'sun v a-bl), a. 
Handsome, graceful. 

Per-son-age (peVsunlje), n. A 
person of note. [279-28.] 

*Per-son-al (per'siWal), a. Be- 
longing to men or women ; pe- 
culiar ; affecting individuals ; 
corporal; on persons, as a per- 
sonal tax; appendant to a per- 
son, as personal property. 

PER-soN-AL-i-TY( x per-sun-al'le x t&), 
n. Individuality; the state of 
being a person ; a disparaging 
personal reflection. 

* x Per-so-nalYties, n. pi. 

Per-son-al-ly (per's&n x al-le), ad. 
In person. 

Per-son-ate (peYsdVate), v. t. To 
represent; to counterfeit. [64-9.] 

Per'son x a-ting, p.prs. 

Per-son-a-tion fper-sun-a'shun), 
n. The act of personating. 

*Per-son-a-tor (per'sun N a-tur), n. 
One who personates. 

Per-son-i-fi-ca-tion (peYs&n-e- 
fe-ka'shun), n. The representa- 
tion of inanimate things as hav- 
ing life and intelligence. f 

Per-son-i-fy (per-s6n'e v fl), v. t 

[prs. t. 3, PERSONIFIES.] To 

represent things as having the 

properties of persons. 
Per-son'iVi-ed, p. prf. 
*PER-soN-NEL( N par-s6-n^l') ? n. The 

persons employed in a particular 

branch of the public service. 
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Per-spect-ive (per-spektlv), n. 
The art of representing objects 
on plane surfaces as they appear 
to the eye; a glass through 
which objects are viewed; view, 
representation [274-2] : — a., op- 
tical; pertaining to perspective 
or vision. 

*Per-spi-ca-cious (Yer-spe-ka'- 
shus), a. Quicksighted, acute. 

*"Per-spi-cac-i-ty fper-spe-kas'- 
seHe), n. Quickness of sight ; 
acuteness of discernment.f 

*PER-sPi-cu-i-TY( N p^r-spe-ku'eHe) 
Clearness to the mind. 

Per-spic-u-ous (per-spik'u^us), a. 
Easily understood ; clear. 

Per-spic-u-ous-ly (per-spik'u^us 
le), ad. Clearly, not obscurely. 

*Per-spi-ra-bil-i-ty (per N spl-ra- 
bil'l&He), n. State of being per- 
spirable. 

Per-spi-ra-ble (per-spl'ra N bl), a. 
Possible to be perspired. 

*Per-spi-ra-tion ( N per-spe-ra' 
shun), n. Excretion by the pores 
of the skin ; sweat. 

^PER-SPi-RA-TOR(per-spi / ra v tur),«. 
In Hydropathy, a sweating-cra- 
dle, made of wicker-work. 

Per-spire (per-splre'), v. i. or v. t. 
To emit by the pores of the skin ; 
to sweat. 

Per-spi'ring, p. prs. 

*Per-sua-da-ble (per-swa'da^bl), 
a. Capable of being persuaded; 
persuasible. 

Per-suade (per-swade'), v. t. To 
bring to an opinion; to induce ; 
to convince ; to influence. 
[79-31.] [171-4.] 

Per-sua'ding, p. prs. 

Per-sua-der (per-swa'dur), n. 
One who persuades. 

Per-sua-si-bil-i-ty (per v swa-ze- 
bll'le'te), n. State of being 
persuasible. 

*Per-sua-si-ble (per-swa'se x bl), 
a. Capable of being persuaded ; 
open to persuasion. 



Per-sua-sion (per-swa'zhiln), n. 
The act of persuading ; suasion ; 
opinion; belief. [113-16.]f 

Per-sua-sive (per-swa'siv), a. 
Having the power to persuade 
[53-1]: — n. that which persuades. 

Per-s u a-sive-l y (per-swa'siv v le), 
ad. In a persuasive manner. 

Per-sua-sive-ness (p^r-swa'^lv- 
x nes), n. Power of persuasion. 

^Per-sua-sor-y (per-swa'surVe), 
a. Having the power to persuade. 

Pert, a. Brisk, smart; imperti- 
nent, saucy, bold. [234-6.] 

Per-tain (per-tane')> v. i. To re- 
late to; to belong, {ap. p. — to.) 

Per-ti-na-cious fper-tl-na'shus), 
a. Obstinate, stubborn; constant. 

*Per-ti-na-cious-ly ( v per-te-na'- 
shus x le), ad. Obstinately, stub- 
bornly. 

*Per-ti-nac-i-ty (^per-te-nas'se- 
He), n. Obstinacy. 

Per-ti-nence (per'te^nense), ) 

*Per-ti-nen-cy (per'te N nen-se), ) 
n. Propriety to the purpose ; 
appositeness, suitableness. 

Per-ti-nent (peVte x nent), a. Ap- 
propriate to the purpose ; appo- 
site, suitable. 

PER-Ti-NENT-LY(per'te^nent-le),a<i. 
To the purpose. 

Pert-ly (pert'le), ad. Briskly, 
smartly; saucily, boldly. 

Pert-ness (pert'n^s), n. Brisk 
folly ; sauciness, impertinence. 

Per-turb (per-turb'), v. t. Same 
as perturbate, which see. 

Per-tur-b ate (per-tur'bate or per'- 
tiir x bate), v. t. To disquiet; to 
disturb the mind. 

Per-tur'b acting, p. prs. 

* Per-tur-b a-tion ( N per-tur-ba r - 
shun), n. Disquiet of mind ; 
commotion of passions ; disorder. 

Per-uke (per'uke), %. A cap of 
false hair, a periwig. 

*Pe-ru-sal (pe-rii'zal), n. The 
act of reading; examination; 
observation. [341.] 



PES 



PET 
n5r, n&t— tube, tub, bull— 611— pSund— ^in, THis. 



PHA 



Pe-ruse (pe-ruze'), v. t. To ex- 
amine ; to read ; to observe. 

Pe-ru'sing, p. prs. 

*Pe-ru-ser (pe-ru'zur), n. An 
examiner : a reader. 

Per-vade (per-vade'), v. t. To 
pass through ; to spread through. 
[25-24.] [180-19.] 

Per-va'ding, p. prs. 

Per-va-sion (per-va/zhun), n. The 
act of passing through. 

Per-va-sive (pe'r-va'siv), a. Tend- 
ing to pervade. 

Per-verse (per-v^rse'), a. Obsti- 
nate in the wrong, stubborn ; 
fro ward, f 

Per-verse-ly (per-verse'le), ad. 
Peevishly, obstinately. 

Per-verse-ness (p£r-ve : rse'ne ! s), n. 
Petulance ; peevishness ; obsti- 
nacy. [283.] 

Per-yer-sion (per-veVshun), n. 
The act of perverting, wrong use. 

*Per-ver-si-ty (per-veVse x te), n. 
Perverseness. 

Per-yer-siye (per-ver'siv), a. 
Tending to pervert. 

Per-vert (per-ve^rf), v. t. To 
distort from the true purpose; to 
corrupt. [100-27.] [191-11.] 

Per-vert (peVvert), n. One who 
is perverted. 

*Per-vert-i-ble (pe'r-vert'e^bl), a. 
Possible to be perverted. 

Per-vi-ous (peVveMs), a. Admit- 
ting passage; pervading. 

*Per-vi-ous-ness (peVve v &s-ne ! s), 
n. The state of being pervious. 

Pest,h. Plague,pestilence,mischief. 

Pes-ter (peVtiir), v. t. To disturb, 
harass, or annoy. 

Pest-house (pe'st'hMse), n. An 
hospital for persons afflicted with 
an infectious disease. 

Pest-hous-es (pe'st'hduz'iz), n. pi. 

Pes-tif-er-ous (pes-tlfeVus), a. 
Destructive ; pestilential ; ma- 
lignant. 

Pes-ti-lence (peVte'le'nse), n. A 
contagious disease ; the plague. 



Pes-ti-lent (peYte x le ! nt), a. Pro- 
ducing pestilence; noxious to 
health, pestilential. 

^PES-Ti-LEN-TiAL^peVte-len'shal) 
a. Infectious, pestiferous. 

Pes-ti-lent-ly (peVte^nt-le), ad. 
Destructively. 

Pes-tle (peVtl), n. An instrument 
used for pulverizing in a mortar. 

Pet, n. A slight passion or fit of 
anger ; a favorite : — v. t. } to treat 
as a pet; to indulge. 

Pet'ting, p. prs. 

Pet'ted, p. prf. 

*Pet-al (peYal), j n. The leaf of 

Pe-tal (pl'tal), J a flower. 

*Pet-al-ous (peYaFus), a. Hav- 
ing petals. 

Pe-tard (pe-tard'), n. An engine 
of war formerly used for blowing 
up barriers. 

*Pet-it (peYte), a. Small, petty. 

Pe-ti-tion (pe-tish'un), n. Re- 
quest ; entreaty ; supplication : 
— v. t., to solicit; to supplicate. 

*PE-Ti-TiON-A-RY(pe-tish'un x a-re), 
a. Suppliant, petitioning. 

Pe-ti-tiox-er (pe-tish'un'ur), n. 
One who offers a petition. 

*Pe-tres-cence (p£-treVsense), n. 
A changing into stone. 

Pe-tres-cent (pe-tres / se i nt), a. 
Becoming stone ; hardening. 

PET-Ri-FAc-TioN( v pe : t-re-fak / shun) 
n. The act of turning to stone ; 
that which is made stone. 

*Pet-ri-fac-tive ^peH-re-fak'tiv), 
a. Having power to petrify. 

Pet-ri-fi-ca-tion ppSt-re-fe-ka'- 
shun), n. Petrifaction. 

Pet-ri-fy (peH'reYi), v. t. [prd. t. 
3, petrifies.] To change to 
stone ; to harden : — v. i., to be- 
come stone. 

*Pet'ri v fi-ed, p. prf. 

*Pe-tro-le-um (pe-tr6'le v um), n. 
A liquid bitumen ; rock-oil. 

*Pet-ro-nel (pelWnel), n. A 
horseman's pistol. 

*Pe-trous (pe'trus), a. Stony. 



Pet-ti-coat (p^t'te x k6te), /*. A 
woman's under-garment. 

Pet-ti-fog-ger (pet'te N f6g-gur), n. 
A petty lawyer. 

*PET-TI-F0G-GER-Y(p^t / te X f6g-gUr- 

x re), n. Small or mean business 
of a lawyer. 

*Pet-ti-ness (p& t'te^nSs), n. Lit- 
tleness, meanness. 

Pet-tish (pettish), a. Fretful, 
peevish. 

Pet-tish-ness (p&t'tishWs), n. 
Fretfulness, peevishness. 

*Pet-ti-toes (peYte'tdze), n. pi. 
The toes or feet of a pig. 

Pet-ty (peYte), a. {pettier — 
pettiest.] Trivial, small, mean. 

*Pet-u-lance (pe'tsh'uManse), ) 

Pet-u-lan-cy (peHsh'uMan-se), J 
n. Sauciness, peevishness. 

Pet-u-lant (peHsh'uHant), a. Per- 
verse, saucy; fretful. 

Pet-u-lant-ly (petsh'u^ant-le), 
ad. Peevishly. 

Pew (pu), n. An enclosed seat in 
a church. 

Pew-ter (pu'tur), n. A compound 
of tin and lead. 

*Pew-ter-er (pu'tiir^ur), n. A 
smith who works in pewter. 

*Pha-e-ton (fa'eH6n), n. A kind of 
high, open carriage ; a bird ; in 
Mythology, the driver of the 
chariot of the sun. 

*Pha-lan-ster-y (fa-lan'steVre or 
fal / an x ste ! r-re), n. A social com- 
munity of Fourierites. 

Pha-lan'ster^ies, n, pi. 

*PHA-LANx(fa'langksorfal'angks), 
n. A troop of men closely im- 
bodied; a phalanstery. [66-11.] 

Pha'lanx x es, ^ 

Phal'anx x es, > n. pi. 

*Pha-lax'ges, J 

Pha-lanx (fa/langks or fal'angks), 
n. One of the small bones which 
form the lingers and toes. 

Pha-lan-ges (fa-lan'jeez), n. pi. 

*Phan-tasm (fan'tazm), ». Vain 
and airy appearance : a vision. 
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PHO 



#Phan-tas-ma-go-ri-a (fanHas- 
ina-g6're x a), n. An optical il- 
lusion. 

Phan-ta-sy. See fantasy. 

Phan-tom (fan'tum), n. An appa- 
rition; a fancied vision. [172-5.] 

*PHAR-i-SA-i-cAL( x far-e-sa'e N kal), 
a. Like the Pharisees ; exter- 
nally religious. 

*Phar-i-sa-ism (far'e v sa-izm), n. 
The doctrine of the Pharisees. 

*Phar-i-se-an (^far-e-se'an), a. 
Resembling the Pharisees. 

*Phar-i-see (far'e x see), n. A Jew 
strict in the performance of re- 
ligious ceremonies. 

*Phar-ma-ceu-tic ffar-ma-su'- 
tik), a. Relating to pharmacy. 

*Phar-ma-cist (far'ma^ist), n. 
One who prepares medicines. 

PHAR-MA-coL-o-GiST( x far-ma-k61 / - 
16\jist), n. A pharmacist. 

Phar-ma-col-o-gy ffar-ma-k61'- 
16 x je), 11. Pharmacy. 

*Phar-ma-co-pce-ia ( N far-ma-k6- 
pe'ya), n. A dispensatory. 

*Phar-ma-cy (far'ma'se), n. Art or 
practice of preparing medicines; 
trade, or place of business, of an 
apothecary. 

Phar'ma n cies, n. pi. 

Pha-ros (fa'r6s), n. A lighthouse. 

■^Pha'ros^es, n.pl. 

*Phase (faze), n. Appearance of 
any celestial body. 

Pha-ses (fa'zez), n. pi. 

*Pha-sis (fa'sls), n. Phase. 

Pha-ses (fa'seez or fa'zeez), n. pi. 

*Pheas-ant (fez'ant), n. A bird. 

supposed to exist single, and to 
rise again from its own ashes. 

Phe'nix n es, ) , 

Phce'nix^esJ^' 

Phe-nom-e-nal (fe-n&m'e N nal), a. 
Relating to phenomena. 

*Phe-nom-e-non (fe-n6m'e v non), n. 
A remarkable appearance in na- 
ture, appearance. 
380 



Phe-nom'e v na, n. pi. 

*Phi-al (fi'al), n. A small glass 

bottle ; a vial. 
Phil-an-throp-ic ffll-an-^r&p'- 

1k), a. Benevolent. 
Phil-an-thro-pist (fil-an'^r6 

N plst),n. One who loves mankind. 
*PHiL-AN-THRO-PY(fil-an'£/tr6 x pe) : 

n. Love of mankind. 
*Phil-har-mon-ic ( v fil-har-m6n'- 

ik), a. Loving harmony. 
Phil-i-beg. See fillibeg. 
Phil-ip-pic (fll-lip'ik), n. An in- 
vective declamation. 
*Phi-lol-o-gist (fe-161'hVjist), n. 

One versed in philology. 
Phil-o-log-i-cal 0fil-6-16j'e x kal), 

a. Relating to philology ; criti- 
cal, grammatical. [349-23.] 
*Phi-lol-o-gy (fe-161'16 v je), n. The 

knowledge and study of Ian 

guages; criticism; grammatical 

learning. [238-20.] 
*Phil-o-math (fll'tfrnkih or fl'16- 

v ma^), n. A lover of learning. 
Phil-o-mel (fil'6Wl), ) 

*Phil-o-me-la (Til-6-me'la), J n ' 

The nightingale. 
*Phil-o-pe-na ( N fll-6-pe'na), n. A 

forfeit to be paid arising from a 

play with double kernels of 

almonds. 
Phi-lo-pro-gen-i-tive-ness (Yl- 

16-pr6-jen , e A tlv-ne ! s), n. Love of 

offspring or of the young. 
Phi-los-o-pher (fe-l6s'6 x fur), n. A 

man deep in knowledge ; a lover 

of science. [77-27.]t 
*Phil-o-soph-ic ( v fll-6-z6f'lk), a. 

Philosophical. 
PHiL-o-soPH-i-cAL( v fil-6-z6f'e v kal) 

a. Belonging to philosophy ; 

calm ; rational, wise. [67-14.] 
Phil-o-soph-i-cal-ly ( x fll-6-z6f- 

e x kal-le), ad. In a philosophical 

manner. 
*PHiL-os-o-PHiSM(fll-6s'<yflzm),n. 

Sophistry. 
Phil-os-o-phist (fll-6s'6 v flst), n. 

A lover of sophistry. 



|*PHi-LOS-o-PHizE(fe-16s'6'flze),v.i. 
To reason like a philosopher; to 
moralize. 

Phi-los'o n phi-zing, p. prs. 

Phi-los-o-phy (fe-16s'6 v fe), n. An 
explanation of the reasons of 
things ; investigation of moral 
or mental science; wisdom; cool- 
ness. [35-14.] 

Phi-los Vphies, it. pi. 

*Phil-ter (fil'tur),n. A love-charm. 

*Phiz (flz), n. The face, visage. 

Phiz'es, n. pi. 

PHLE-B0T-0-MIST(fle-b6t'6 X mistj,7t. 

One who opens a vein. 
*Phle-bot-o-my (fle-b6t'6 x me), n. 

Blood-letting. 
*Phlegm (flSm), n. A watery 

humor; slowness of intellect j 

indifference. 
Phleg-mat-ic (fle'g-mat'ik), a. 

Abounding in phlegm ; dull ; 

frigid. 
Phge-nix. See phenix. 
*Pho-net-ic (fd-n3t'lk), a. Repre- 
senting sound. 
Pho-net-ics (fo-nellks), ) . 

*Phon-ics (fon'lks), J n ' P L 

The doctrine of sounds. 
*PHO-NO-GRAPH-ic( v f6-n6-graflk), 

a. Pertaining to phonography. 
Pho-nog-ra-phy (fd-n6g'ra x ie), n. 

The art of representing sounds 

by characters or symbols ; a 

system of shorthand. 
Pho-nol-o-gy (f6-n6l'16'je), n. The 

science of sounds. 
*Pho-not-y-py (fd-n&t'e x pe), n. 

The art of printing by types 

representing vocal sounds. 
*Phos-pho-res-cence ( x f6s-f6- 

res'sense), n. A faint light of a 

body without heat. 
Phos-pho-res-cent (^s-fo-reV- 

se'nt), a. Luminous ; shining 

without heat. 
*Phos-pho-rus (f6s'f6Vus), v. 

The morning-star; a non-me- 
tallic and very inflammable 

element. 



PHY 



PIC 

nor, not— tube, tub, bull— 611- 



-pSund — thin, this. 



PIE 



*Pho-to-gen-ic ( v f6-t6-jenlk), a. 
Producing, or produced by, light. 

*Pho-tog-e-ny (fd-toj'e^ne), n. The 
art of producing pictures by the ac- 
tion of light on a sensitive surface. 

Pho-to-graph (f6't6 v graf ), n. A 
picture produced by photography. 
0§** The name photograph is 
usually given to a photogenic 
picture taken on paper, am- 
BROType to one taken on glass, 
daguerreotype to one taken 
on metal. 

*Pho-tog-ra-phy (f6-t6g / raYe), n. 
Photogeny, heliography. 

#Pho-tol-o-gy (f6-t&lWje), n. 
The doctrine or science of light. 

Pho-tom-e-ter (f6-t6m'e x tur), n. 
An instrument for measuring 
the intensity of light. , 

Phrase (fraze), n. An idiom; a 
mode of speech ; an expression. 
[136-37.] [345.] 

*PHRA-SE-OL-o-GY( > fra~ze-&r / ld^e), 
n. Manner of expression ; dic- 
tion; style. [237.] 

\Phra-se-oi/o v gies, n. pi. 

*Phren-et-ic (fren-et'lk),a. Mad, 
frantic : — n., a madman : — often 
written frenetic. 

Phren-o-log-i-cal ( r fren-o-l&j'e- 
v kal), a. Relating to phrenology. 

Phren-ol-o-gist (fren-61'l6 v jlst), n. 
One versed in phrenology. 

*Phren-ol-o-gy (fren-61'l6 v je), n. 
The science which determines 
the qualities of the mind by the 
shape of the brain or skulL 

Phren-sy. See frenzy. 

*Phthis-ic (tlz'ik), n. A con- 
sumption ; asthma. 

*Phthi-sis (thi'sls, tl'sls, or te'- 
sls), n. Consumption, decline. 

*Phy-lac-ter-y (fe-lak'teYre), n. 
A bandage on which was in- 
scribed some scriptural sentence, 

Phy-lac'ter x ies, n. pi. 

Phys-ic (flz'ik), n. The science 
of healing ; medicine : — v. t. } to 
treat with physic ; to cure. 



*Phys'ick x ing, p. pr8. 

Phys'ick-ed, p. prf. 

*Phys-i-cal (fiz'e'kal), a. Rela- 
ting to nature ; medicinal ; natu- 
ral; bodily. [382-1.] 

Phys-i-cal-ly (fiz'e v kal-le), ad. 
According to nature. 

*Phy-si-cian (fe-zish'an), n. One 
who professes the art of healing. 

Phys-ics (flz'lks), n. pi. The 
science of natural objects. 

*Phys-i-og-no-mist ( v flz-e-&g / n6- 
y mlst), n. One versed in physi- 
ognomy. 

Phys-i-og-no-my ( v fiz-e-6g'n6^me), 
n. The art of discovering char- 
acter from the countenance; cast 
of countenance. 

*Phys-i-o-log-i-cal (Mlz-e-o-loj'- 
e v kal), a. Pertaining to physiology. 

PHYS-I-0L-0-GIST( X flZ-e-6ri6 X jlst>l. 

One versed in physiology. 

*Phys-i-ol-o-gy pflz-e-6l'l6'je), n. 
The science which treats of the 
properties and functions of or- 
ganized bodies. 

*Phy-tol-o-gy (fl-t&l'16 v je), n. 
The doctrine of plants, botany. 

*Pi ) , n f In Printing, a con- 

Pie ) ^ " n ' \ fused mass of type. 

*Pi-ac-u-lar (pi-ak'u x lar), a. Ex- 
piatory; criminal. 

*Pi-a-Ma-ter ( v pl-a-ma'tur), n. 
A membrane which covers the 
brain and spinal marrow. 

Pi-an-ist (pi-an'ist), n. A performer 
on the piano. 

Pi-an-o (pe-an'6), 

*Pi-an-o-Forte (pe-an'& x f6rt) 

Pi-AN-o-FoR-TE(pe-an'6 N f6r-te) 
A keyed musical instrument. 

*Pi-an'os, ] 

Pi-an'o- v Fortes, > n. pi. 

Pi-an'o- n For-tes, J 

*Pi-az-z a (pe-az'za), n. A portico, a 
covered walk supported by pillars. 

*Pi-broch (pi'br&k), n. A wild, 
Highland melody, played on the 
bagpipe. 

*Pi-ca (pl'ka), n. A kind of type, 



)\n. 



*Pic-a-roon ( x pik-a-r66n'), n. A 
robber, a plunderer. 

*Pic-a-yune ('pik-a-yune'), n. A 
small coin worth 6£ cents. 

Pick (pik), v. t. To choose ; to se- 
lect ; to gather ; to separate ; to 
peck: — n., a sharp-pointed tool ; 
selection. 

sharp point. 

Pick'ax x es, n. pi. 

Pick-ed (pik'ed), a. Pointed : — 
sometimes written piked. 

Pick-ed-ness (pik'ked'nes), n. 
Pointedness. 

*Pick-er-el (plk'urll), n. A kind 
of small pike ; a fish. 

Pick-et (pik'e't), n. An outguard ; 
a sharp stake. 

Pick-le (pik'kl), n. A salt liquor ; 
a thing kept in pickle; plight: 
— v. t., to preserve in pickle. 

Pick'ling, p. prs. 

Pick-lock (plk'l6k), n. The person 
or tool that picks looks. 

Pick-pock-et (plk'p&k x klt), n. A 
thief who steals from the pocket. 

Pick-thank (pik'^angk), n. An 
officious person. 

*Pic-to-ri-al (pik-t6're x al), a. 
Having, or resembling, pictures; 
illustrated. [37-19.] 

Pic-TURE (plk'tshur), v. t. To 
paint; to represent: — n., a re- 
semblance of persons or things 
in colors; a painting; an engra- 
ving ; a drawing. 

Pic'tu v ring, p. prs. 

*Pic-tu-resque ( N pik-tshu-resk'), 
a. Like a picture; wild and 
beautiful. [37.] 

Pid-dle (pld'dl), v. i. To feed 
squeamishly ; to trifle. 

Pid'dling, p. prs. 

Pie (pi), n. A crust baked with 
something in it; a magpie; a 
confused mass of type : — see pi. 

* Pie-bald (pl'bald), a. Of various 
colors. 

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PIG 



PIL 
Fate, far, fell, fat — me, met — pine, pin — no, m&ve, 



PIN 



Piece (peese), n. A part; a patch; 
a picture ; a composition ; a gun ; 
a coin i-^-v. t., to enlarge by the 
addition of a piece; to splice ; 
to join. 

*Pie'cing, p. prs. 

* Piece-meal (peese'meel), ad. In 
pieces : — a., separate, divided. 

*Pi-ed (plde), a. Variegated, 
party-eolored, speckled. 

*Pier (p£er), n. A projecting 
wharf; the column on which the 
arch of a bridge is raised. 

Pierce (peerse), v. t. To make way 
by force : — v. L, to penetrate ; to 
enter ; to affect with anguish. 

*Pier'cing, p. pre. 

*Pierce-a-ble (peerse'a'bl), a. 
Possible to be penetrated. 

Pier-cer (peer'sur), n. An instru- 
ment that bores or penetrates. 

*Pier-glass (peer'glas), n. A 
mirror for hanging between 
windows. 

Pier'glass v es, n. pi. 

*Pi-e-ri-an (pl-e're x an), a. Rela- 
ting to poetry or to the muses. 

Pi-e-tism (pi'eHizm), n. Strict piety. 

*Pi-e-tist (pl'eHlst), n. One who 
professes great piety. 

Pi-e-ty (pl'eHe), n. Discharge of 
duty to Grod or to parents ; god- 
liness. [32-ll.]f 

P!g, n. A young swine ; an oblong 
mass of lead or iron not forged. 

"*Pi-GEON (plj'ln), n. A bird. 

Pi-geon-Hole (plj 'indole), n. A 
cavity in a case for papers. 

Pig-ger-y (pig'guVre), n. A place 
for pigs. 

*Pig'ger n ies, n. pi. 

Pig-gin (plg'gin), n. A small 
wooden tub. 

*Pig-got (plg'gut),™. A weight of 
steel containing 120 pounds. 

Pig-ment (plg'm^nt), n. Paint. 

PlG-MY. See PYGMY. 

PiG-No-RA-TioN( x plg-n6-ra'shun),«. 

The act of pledging. 
Pig-nut (plg'nut), n. A peanut. 
382 



Pig-tail (pig'tale), n. A cue; a 
twist or roll of tobacco. 

PIke, n. A fish ; a lance used by 
soldiers ; a tool. 

Piked. See picked. 

Pike-staff (ptke'staf), n. The 
wooden pole of a pike. 

*Pike'staffs, n. pi. 

*Pi-las-ter (pe-las'tur), n. A 
square column usually set in a 
wall and projecting about one- 
fourth of its width. 

PtLE, n. A strong piece of wood 
driven into the ground; an edifice; 
heap: — vX, to heap; to drive piles. 

Pi'ltng, p. prs. 

Pil-fer (pil'fur), v. t. To steal 
things of little value. f 

Pil-fer-er (pil'fur v ur), n. One who 
steals petty things. 

*Pil-gar-lic (pil-gar'lik), n. One 
who has lost his hair; a for- 
saken wretch. 

Pil-grim (pll'grim), n. One who 
travels for a religious object: — a., 
travelling like a pilgrim. [31-8.] 

Pil-grim-age (pll'grlinlje), n. A 
journey on account of devotion; 
a visit to a place esteemed sa- 
cred. [285.] 

PIll, n. A medicine made into a 
small ball ; any thing nauseous. 

Pil-lage (pil'lije), v. t. or v. i. To 
rob; to plunder: — n., booty. 

^Pil'la^ging, p. prs. 

*Pil-la-ger (pil'la^jur), n. One 
who plunders. 

Pil-lar (pll'lur), n. A column ; a 
supporter. 

-*-Pil-lar-ed (pil'lurd), a. Sup- 
ported by columns. 

*Pill-ion (pil'yun), n. A soft 
saddle for a woman to ride on ; 
a pad. 

Pil-lo-ry (pll'luYr£), n. A frame 
erected on a pillar, and made 
with holes and folding boards 
through which the heads and 
hands of criminals are put: — 
v. t. f to punish with the pillory. 



*PlL'LOR X IES, 11. pi. 9M&pr8. t, 3. 

*Pil'lorVed, p.prf. 

Pil-low (pil'16), n. A cushion of 
feathers, &c. to rest the head 
upon: — v. t., to rest or lay the 
head on. 

*Pi-lose (pl-ldse'), ) tj. . 

Pi-lous (pi'lus), J a ' HaiI > 

*Pi-los-i-ty (pe46s'e v te), n. Hair- 
iness. 

Pi-lot (pl'lut), n. One who steers 
a ship, &c. ; a guide [376] : — 
v. t., to steer; to direct the course 
of any thing, as a ship. 

Pi-lot-age (pl'lut'ije), n. The hire 
or office of a pilot. 

Pi-lous. See pilose. 

*Pi-men-ta (pe-meVta), n. A 
kind of spice, allspice: — often 
written pimento. 

PImp, n. A pander; one who ca- 
ters to the passions of others. 

Pim-per-nel (plm'puYnel), n. A 
plant. 

Pim-ple (plm'pl), n. A small, red 
pustule ; a blotch. 

*Pim-pled (plin'pld), a. Full of 
pimples. 

PIn, n. A short, pointed wire with 
a head, used to fasten clothes; a 
peg, a bolt: — v. t., to fasten with 
pins ; to join ; to make fast. 

Pin'ning, p. prs. 

Pin'ned, p. prf. 

*Pin-a-fore (pln'a v f6re), ». A 
child's apron. 

*'Pin-cers (pin'surz), n. pi. An in- 
strument with which nails are 
drawn. 

Pinch (pinsh), v. t. To squeeze, 
as between the fingers ; to press 
hard; to straiten; to gall: — v. i. f 
to squeeze or press hard: — n., a 
painful squeeze ; a small quantity 
contained between the finger and 
thumb; time of distress; diffi- 
culty. [208-7.] 

Pinch'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

*Pinch-beck (pinsh'be'k), n. An 
alloy of copper and zinc. 



PIO 



PIR 



ndr, n&t — tube, tub, bull — 6il — pMnd — thin, THis. 



PIT 



*Pin-cush-ion (pln'kushln), n. A 
small bag stuffed to stick pins in. 

PIne, v. i. To languish ; to lose 
flesh ; to wear away : — n., a tree. 

Pi'ning, p. prs. 

*Pine-ap-ple (pine'ap v pl), n. A 
plant and its fruit. 

PlN-FEATH-ER (pln'f^TH^Ur), W. A 

small feather, not fully grown. 

*Pin-ion (pin'yun), n. The joint 
of the wing remotest from the 
body ; a strong wing ; a small 
toothed wheel ; the tooth of a 
wheel ; fetters for the arms 
[61-9] [315-6]:— v. t., to bind 
the wings; to shackle. 

Pink (pingk), n. A small, fragrant 
flower; a slight-red color; any 
thing supremely excellent : — v. t., 
to pierce in small holes; to make 
eyelet holes. 

Pin-mon-ey (pin'mun^ne), n. A 
wife's pocket-money. 

*Pin-nace (pln'nas), n. A boat 
belonging to a ship of war; a 
small vessel. 

*Pin-na-cle (pln'naMd), n. A 
turret; a spiring point [165-8] 
[72] : — v. t., to make pinnacles. 

PInt, n. One-eighth of a dry or 
fluid gallon; in Medicine, one- 
eighth of a wine-gallon, contain- 
ing 16 (U.S.) or 20 fluidounces 
(G. Britain) : — see gallon. 

Pin-tle (pin'tl), n. A little pin ; 
a long, iron bolt. 

*Pi-ny (pi'ne), a. Abounding with 
pine-trees ; resembling pine. 

*Pi-o-neer (Yi-o-neer'), n. One 
whose business it is to prepare 
the way for others [237-8] : — 
v. t., to open the way by remov- 
ing obstructions. 

Pe-o-ny (pe'uVne), \n. A large 
pi'tlnW), j 



flower. 



*Pi-on-y (pi' 

PeVnies, ) 7 

PiVnies, W 1 

Pi-ous (pi'us), a. Careful of the 
duties of religion; distinguished 
for piety, devout, godly. 



*Pi-ous-ly (pl'us x le), ad. In a 
pious manner, devoutly. 

Pip, n. A disease in fowls ; a spot 
on cards ; the seed of an apple : 
— v. i., to chirp as a chicken. 

Pip'ping, p. prs. 

Pip'ped, p. prf. 

PipE, n. A tube; an instrument 
of music ; a wine-cask of 126 
gallons ; a beer-cask of 108 gal- 
lons; the contents of a pipe; a 
butt : — see gallon : — v. ?., to 
play on the pipe; to whistle. 

Pi'ping, p. prs. 

Pipe-clay (plpe'kla), n. A white 
clay used for pipes. 

Pi-per (pl'pur), u. One who plays 
on the pipe. 

Pip-er-in } / z rz \s \ f The 

*P I p-EB-iN E }(P i P 4rln M active 
principle of black pepper. 

Pip-kin (pip'kin), n. A small 
earthen boiler. 

-Pip-pin (pip'pln), n. A species 
of spotted apple. 

*Piqu-an-cy (pik'kan^se),?!. Sharp- 
ness, tartness, pungency. 

*Piqu-ant (plk'kant), a. Sharp, 
severe, pricking, pungent. 

Piqu-ant-ly (plk'kant v le), ad. 
Sharply, tartly. 

*Pique (peek), n. Ill-will; petty 
malevolence ; offense taken : — 
v. t., to touch with envy ; to of- 
fend; to value; to pride one's 
self; to nettle : — see ingratiate. 

-Piqu-ing (peeking), p. prs. 

*Pi-quet (pe-ket'), n. A game 
at cards. 

Pi-ra-cy (pl'ra v se), n. The act of 
robbing on the sea; literary theft. 

*Pi'ra x cies, n. pi. 

Pi-rate (pl'rat), n. A sea-robber: 
— v. i., to rob by sea : — v. t., to 
take by robbery. 

Pi'raVing, p. prs. 

Pi-rat-i-cal (pi-rat'e'kal),a. Prac- 
ticing robbery on the high seas. 

Pi-rat-i-cal-ly (pi-rat'e v kal-le), 
ad. In the manner of pirates. 



Pi-rogue (pe-rdgO, ». A canoe 
formed out of the trunk of a tree. 

*Pir-ou-ette ( v pir-66-eY), n. A 
whirl in dancing. 

Pis-ca-tor-y (pis'kaHiir-r&), a. 
Relating to fish. 

Pis-ces (pls'sez), n. The twelfth 
sign in the zodiac, the Fishes. 

Pis-civ-o-rous (pis-siv'6Vus), a. 
Eating fish. 

PisH, in. An exclamation of con- 
tempt. 

Pis-mire (piz'mire or pls'mlre), n. 
An ant or emmet. 

*Pis-ta-chio (pls-ta'shd), n. A nut. 

Pis-ta'chios, n. pi. 

Pis-ta-reen ^p^-ta-Teen'), n. A 
silver coin, valued at 17 cents. 

Pis-tol (pls'tul), n. A small hand- 
gun : — v. t. y to shoot with a pistol. 

Pis 'tolling, ) 

*PlS'TOL > LING, J P'P r8 ' 

Pis'tol-ed, 1 ~ 

*Pis'toll-ed, J P-PV' 

Pis-tole (pls-t61e'), n. A gold 
coin, in Spain, worth $3.90, in 
Germany and Italy, of less or 
greater value. 

Pis-ton (pls'tun), n. The movable 
cylinder in a pump or syringe. 

Pit, n. A hole in the ground ; a 
grave; part of a theatre; a mark 
left by disease ; a hollow : — v. t., 
to indent; to set in competition. 

Pit'ting, p. prs. 

Pit'ted,^. prf. 

*Pit-a-pat (pit-pat), n. A flut- 
ter, a palpitation. 

Pitch (pitsh), n. The resin of the 
pine; any degree of elevation; 
degree; size [100-25] [347-10] : 
v. t. [prs. t. 3, pitches], to fix, 
to plant; to throw headlong; to 
smear with pitch : — v. %., to fall 
headlong; to plunge, (ap. p. — 
upon, on.) 

*Pitch-er (pltsh'ur), n. A vessel 
for holding or pouring liquids. 

Pitch-fork (pltsh'fdrk), n. A 
fork for pitching hay, &c. 
o83 



PIX 



PLA 

Fate, far, fall, fat— me, met — pine, pin — n6, 



move, 



PLA 



*Pitch-i-ness (pitsh'e^nes), n. 
Blackness, darkness. 

Pitch-pipe (pltsh'plpe), n. An 
instrument to give the key of a 
tune. 

Pitch-y (pitsh'e), a. [pitchier — 
pitchiest.] Smeared with pitch, 
like pitch ; black. 

Pit-coal (pit'kole), n. Fossil coal. 

*Pit-e-ous (pit'e v us), a. Sorrow- 
ful, mournful; compassionate. 

Pit-e-ous-ly (plt'e x us-le), ad. In 
a piteous manner. 

*Pit-fall (pit'fal), n. A pit dug 
and covered. [166-11.] 

Pith (pith), n. Marrow; a soft 
substance in plants; strength; 
energy, cogency; principal part; 
quintessence. 

Pith-i-ly (pi^'e'le), ad. With 
strength, with cogency. 

*Pith-i-ness (pi^'e x nes), n. En- 
ergy, cogency, strength. 

PiTH-LESs(pM'les),a. Without pith. 

Pith-y (pi^'e), a. [pithier — 
pithiest.] Strong, energetic. 

*Pit-i-a-ble (pit'e x a-bl), a. De- 
serving pity, lamentable. 

Pit-i-ful (pitiful), a. Moving 
to compassion, tender; melan- 
choly; paltry. 

*Pit-i-ful-ly (pitWul-le), ad. 
Mournfully ; with pity ; meanly. 

*Pit-i-ful-ness (plt'e x ful-n§s), n. 
Tenderness, compassion. 

*Pit-i-less (plt'e v le , s), a. Wanting 
pity ; without compassion. 

*Pit-tance (plt'tanse), n. A small 
portion; a trifle. [184-15.] 

*Pi-tu-i-tous (pe- tu'e^tus), a. Con- 
sisting of phlegm or mucus. 

Pit-y (plt'e), v. t. [prs. t. 3, pit- 
ies.] To compassionate ; to 
have sympathy for: — v. i,, to be 
compassionate : — »., compassion 
tenderness, sympathy. 

*Pit'i-ed, p. prf. 

Piv-ot (piv'ut), n. A pin on which 
any thing turns. 

Pix. See pyx. 
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PLA-cA-BiL-i-TYppJa-ka-bil'leHe), 
n. Quality of being placable. 

*PLA-CA-BLE(pla'ka y bl), a. Will- 
ing to forgive; possible to be 
appeased. 

*PLA-cARD(pla-kard'),M. A printed 
notification posted up ; an edict : 
— v. t., to post publicly. 

Pla-cate (pla'kate), v. t. To con- 
ciliate ; to appease. 

Pla'ca^ting, p. prs. 

Place (plase), n. Locality ; space ; 
residence; situation; rank; of- 
fice : — v. t., to put in place ; to 
fix; to establish ; to dispose. 

Pla'cing, p. prs. 

Place-man (plase'man), n. One 
who holds a public station. 

Place'men, n. pi. 

*Pla-cer (pla-sare' or pla-sare'), 
n. A place where gold dust is 
found. 

^*§** The Spanish pronunciation 
of placer is pla-^are'. 

*Plac-id (plas'sld), a. Gentle, 
quiet; soft, mild. [70-10.] 
[380-17.] 

*Plac-id-i-ty (plas-sld'eHe), n. 
Calmness, quiet. 

PLAC-iD-LY(plas'sld v l£),ac?.Calmly, 
quietly. 

Pla-gi-a-rism (pla'jTa-rlzm), n. 
Literary theft. 

*Pla-gi-a-rist (pla/je x a-rist), } 

*Pla-gi-a-ry (pla'je-aVe), ) n ' 
One who steals the writings of 
another. [233.] 

Pla'gi-a n ries, n. pi. 

Pla-gi-a-rize (pla'je^a-rlze), v. t. 
To steal the writings of another. 

Pla'gi x a-ri v zing, p. prs. 

Plague (plag), n. A pestilence ; 
a disease ; any thing vexatious : 
— v. t., to trouble ; to harass. 

*Pla-guing (pla'glng), p. prs. 

*Pla-gui-ly (pla'ge v le), ad. Vex 
atiously, horribly. 

*Pla-guy (pla'ge), a. Vexatious. 

Plaid (plad), n. A variegated 
cloth ; a scarf-like garment. 



Plain (plane), a. Smooth, level, 
flat ; without disguise ; artless ; 
evident, clear : — ad., distinctly ; 
simply : — n., level ground ; flat 
expanse ; a field of battle : — v. t., 
to level ; to make even. 

PLAiN-DEAL-iNG(plane-deel'lng),a. 
Honest; acting without art: — n., 
management void of art. 

Plain-ly (plane'le), acL In a plain 
manner, without ornament; sin- 
cerely ; clearly. 

*Plain-ness (plane'ngs), n. Art- 
lessness ; levelness, flatness. 

*Plain-spo-ken (plane'\sp6-kn),a. 
Speaking frankly. 

Plaint (plant), n. Complaint. 

*Plaint-iff (plant'if), n. One 
who commences a lawsuit. 

* Plaint- i ve (plant'iv), a. Com- 
plaining, sorrowful. [18-1.] 

*Plaint-ive-ly (plant'lv v le), ad. 
Expressing sorrow or grief. 

Plaint-ive-ness (plant'lvWs), n. 
Quality of being plaintive. 

--Plait (plate), n. A fold in a gar- 
ment ; a double: — v. t, to fold; 
to double ; to braid. 

Plan, n. A scheme, form, model, 
any thing devised : — v. t., to form 
in design; to model; to sketch; 
to scheme. 

Plan'ning, p. prs. 

Plan'ned, p. prf. 

Planch (plantsh), v. t. To cover 
with planks ; to plank. 

*Planch-et (plantsh'et), n. A 
flat piece of metal prepared for 
receiving the stamp of a coin. 

Plane, w. A joiner's tool; a level 
surface : — v. t., to smooth with a 
plane : — a., level, even. 

*Pla'ning, p. prs. 

Plan-er (plane'ur), n. One who 
planes. 

Plan-et (plan'it), n. A celestial 
body revolving round the sun. 

*Plan-e-ta-ri-um ( N plan-e-ta'r&- 
v um), n. A machine which illus- 

\ trates the motions of the planets. 



PLA 



PLA 

nor, not— tube, tub, bull— 6il — pSund- 



■thm, THis. 



PLE 



*Plan-e-ta-ry (plan'eHa-re), a. 
Pertaining to the planets. [77.] 

Plan-et-struck (plan'it v struk), a. 
Blasted by a planet. 

Pla-nim-e-try (pla-nlm'eHre), n. 
Mensuration of plane surfaces. 

Plan-ish (plan'ish), v. t. [prs. U 
3, planishes.] To polish; to 
smooth. 

*Plan-i-sphere (plan'e^sfere), n. 
A sphere projected on a plane. 

Plank (plangk), n. Sawed timber 
thicker than a board : — v. L, to 
cover or lay with planks. 

*Plan-ner (plan'nur), n. One 
who plans j. a contriver. 

*Pla-no-con-cave ( v pla-n6-k6n'- 
kave), a. Flat on one side and 
concave on the other. 

*Pla-no-con-vex ( v pla-n6-k6n'- 
veks), a. Flat on one side and 
convex on the other. 

Plant, n. Any vegetable produc- 
tion; a tree, an herb: — v. t., to 
set ; to place ; to settle ; to es- 
tablish : — v. i., to act as planter. 

*Plant-ain (plant'ln), n. A tree 
and its fruit. 

Plant-a-tion (plant-a'shun), n. 
A place planted; a cultivated 
estate; a colony. 

Plant-er (plant'ur), n. One who 
cultivates or owns a plantation. 

Plant-er-ship (plant'ur v ship), n. 
The business of a planter. 

Plash, v. i. To dabble in water: 
— v. t. y to interweave branches : 
— n., a small lake of water; a 
puddle ; a branch cut and inter- 
woven with other branches. 

Plash'es, n. pi. and £>?**. t. 3. 

Plash-y (plash'e), a. [plashier 
— plashiest.] Watery ; filled 
with puddles. 

Plas-ter (plas'tur), n. Substance 
made of lime, sand, and hair, 
with which walls are overlaid ; 
gypsum prepared for casting ; a 
salve : — v. t.y to overlay as with 
a plaster ; to smooth over. 
Z 



Plas-ter-er (plas't&r N ur), n. One 
who overlays walls with plaster. 

*Plas-tic (plas'tik), a. Having 
power to give form; moulding. 
[79-14.] 

*Plas-tic-i-ty (plas-tis'se'te), n. 
The quality of being plastic. 

Plat, v. t. To weave ; to make by 
texture: — n., a small piece of 
ground ; work platted. 

Plat'ting, p. prs. 

Plat'ted, p. prf. 

Plate, n. Wrought silver ; a small 
shallow vessel on which meat is 
eaten ; a prize at races ; an en 
graving: — v. t., to cover with 
plates; to beat into laminae or 



Pla'ting, p. prs. 

*Pla-teau (pla-t&O, n. A flat 
space; a table-land. 

Pla-teaux', ) 7 

Pla-teaus',;"-^- 

Plate-glass (plate'glas), n. A 
kind of glass used for mirrors. 

*Plat-en (plat'en), n. The flat 
part of a printing-press against 
which the impressions are made. 

Plat-form (plat'fdrm), n. A hori- 
zontal plain; a foundation; a 
plan, a scheme; a system of 
doctrines, f 

Plat-i-na (plat'e'na), In. A 

*Plat-i-num (platinum) j very 
infusible, heavy, and malleable 
metal. 

*Plat-i-tude (platitude), n. A 
dull, coarse, or vulgar remark ; 
insipidity. 

Pla-ton-ic (pla-t6n'lk), a. Purely 
spiritual ; relating to the philos- 
ophy of Plato. 

Pla-toon (pla-t66n'), n. A small 
body of musketeers ; two files of 
a company. [for the table. 

Plat-ter (plat'tdr), n. A large dish 

Plau-dit (plaw'dit), n. Applause. 

*Plau-si-bil-i-ty ( N plaw-ze-bil'le- 
x te), n. State of being plausible; 
show of right. [265-11.] 
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Plau-si-ble (plaw'ze'bl), a. Su- 
perficially pleasing ; specious ; 
having the appearance of truth.f 

Plau-si-ble-ness (plaw'ze x bl-nes) 
n. Show of right, speciousness. 

PLAu-si-BLY(plaw'ze N ble),ad.With 
fair show, speciously. 

Plau-sive (plaw'zlv), a. Applaud- 
ing, giving applause. 

Play (pla), v. i. To sport; to toy; 
to frolic; to trifle; to game; to 
represent a character : — v. t. f to 
use an instrument of music; to 
perform (ap. p.— on, upon, with): 
— n., amusement, sport ; a game, 
a drama ; action. 

Play-bill (pla'bil), n. An ad- 
vertisement of a play. 

Play-er (pla'dr), n. One who 
plays. 

Play-fel-low (pla'fel v 16), n, A 
companion in amusement. ' 

Play-ful (pla'ftil), a. Sportive. 

Play-house (pla'hduse), n. A 
house for plays or theatrical 
performances. 

Play-hous-es (pla'hduzlz), n. pi. 

Play-mate (pla'mate), n. A play- 
fellow ; a companion. 

Play-thing (placing), n. A toy. 

*Plea (plee), n. The act or form 
of pleading ; an excuse ; urgent 
entreaty. 

Plead (pleed), v. i. [pleaded 

Or PLED PLEADED Or PLED.] 

To argue before a court of jus- 
tice; to speak for or against; to 
reason with another; to suppli- 
cate earnestly : — v. t., to defend ; 
to discuss ; to allege in de- 
fence. [339.] 

*Plead-er (pleed'ur), n. One 
who pleads. 

Pleas-ant (pleYant), a. Delight- 
ful; cheerful; affording pleas- 
ure, {ap. p. — to.) 

Pleas-ant-ly (plez'ant v le), ad. So 
as to please, gayly. 

Pleas-ant-ness (plez'ant v nes), w. 
Delightsomeness, cheerfulness. 
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PLE 



PLI 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me, met — pine, pin — no, move, 



PLTJ 



*Pleas-ant-ry (plez'antYe), n, 

Gayety, merriment, cheerfulness. 
Please (pleez), v. t. To gratify; 

to delight; to afford pleasure 

(ap. p. — with) : — v. %., to choose ; 

to like ; to comply. 
Pleas'ing, p. prs. 
Pleas-ing-ly (pleez'ing N le), ad. 

So as to give delight. 
Pleas-ing-ness (pl?ez'lng v nes), n. 

The quality of giving pleasure 
*Pleas-u-ra-ble (plezh'uVa-bl), 

a. Delightful, giving pleasure. 
Pleas-u-ra-bly (plezh'uVa-ble), 

ad. With pleasure. 
Plea-sure (plezh'ur), n. Delight; 

gratification; arbitrary will: — 

v. i., to seek for enjoyment. 
Pleasuring, p. prs. 
*Ple-be-ian (ple-be'yan), n. One 

of the lower people [185-13] :■ 

a'., vulgar, common. 
*Ple-be-ian-ism (ple-be'yan^lzm), 

n. Vulgarity; manners of the 

common people. 
Vlbd, pst. t. and p. prf. of plead. 
Pledge (pledje), n. A gage, pawn, 

or surety [277-19] : — v. t., to put 

in pawn; to drink together; to 

warrant; to secure. 
Pledg'ing, p. prs. 
*Pledg-et (pledj'lt), n. A small 

mass of lint for wounds. 
Ple-iad (ple'yad), n. One of the 

Seven Stars. 
*PLE-iA-DEs(ple , yaMe^z) ) 7 

Ple-iads (ple'yads), / n * * L 

The Seven Stars, a cluster in the 

constellation Taurus. 
*Plen-a-ri-ly (plen'aVe-le or 

ple'naVe-le), ad. Fully. 
Plen-a-ry (plen'aYe or ple'naVe), 

a. Full, complete, entire. 
Pl en-ip-o-tence (plen-ip'c-Hense), 

n. Fulness of power. 
Plen-ip-o-tent (plen-lp'6He ; nt), a. 

Having full power. 
Plen-i-po-ten-tia-ry ( r plen-e-pd- 

ten'shaVe), n. A negotiator in- 
vested with full power. 
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-^Plen-i-po-ten'tia^ries, n. pl. 

Plen-i-tude (plen'e^tude), n. Ful- 
ness; exuberance; completeness. 

Plen-te-ous (plen'te x us), a. Co- 
pious, abundant. 

*Plen-te-ous-ly (plen'teMs-le), 
ad. Copiously, in abundance. 

PLEN-TE-ous-NESs(plen / te N us-nes), 
n. Abundance ; fertility. 

Plen-ti-ful (plen'te'ful), a. Co- 
pious, abundant. 

PLEN-Ti-FUL-LY(plen'te N ful-le),ad. 
Abundantly, copiously. 

PLEN-Ti-FUL-NESs(plen'teYul-nes), 
n. Abundance, fertility. 

Plen-ty (plen'te), n. Abundance; 
exuberance, full supply. 

*Ple-o-nasm (ple'6 x nazm), n. Re 
dundancy of words. 

*Pleth-o-ra (plM'dVa), ) 

Pleth-o-ry (plM'urYe), j n ' 
A superabundance of blood ; re- 
pletion; fulness. 

Ple-thor-ic (ple-^&rlk or pleW 
6 x rik), a. Having a full habit 
of body. 

"*Pleu-ra (plu'ra), n. The serous, 
lining membrane of the chest. 

Pleu'rjE, n. pl. 

*Pleu-ri-sy (pluWse), n. An 
inflammation of the pleura. 

*Pleu-rit-ic (plu-rlt'lk), a. Re- 
lating to, or diseased with, the 
pleurisy. 

*Plex-i-form (pl£ks'e N fdrm), a. 
Having the form of network. 

Pli-a-bil-i-ty (yi-a-bll'leHe), n. 
The quality of being flexible. 

Pli-a-ble (pli'a x bl), a. Easy to 
be bent, flexible, limber. 

Pli-a-ble-ness (pliTbl-nes), n. 
Flexibility, pliancy. 

*Pli-an-cy (pli'an x se), n. Easiness 
to be bent, flexibility. 

Pli-ant (pii'ant), a. Bending ; 
pliable. 

Pli-ant-ness (pll'antfnes), n. 
Flexibility, pliableness. 

*Pli-er (pll'ur), n. One who, or 
that which, plies. 



*Pli-ers (pll'urz), n. pl. A kind 
of small pincers. 
Tjgit* Plier and pliers are im- 
properly written plyer and 
plyers. 
^Plight (plite), v. t. To pledge : 
condition ; state ; case ; 



Plight-er (pllte'ur), n. One who 
pledges. 

*Plinth (-plinth), n. The square 
member which serves as a foun- 
dation to the base of a pillar. 

Pl6d, v. i. To toil ; to drudge ; 
to travel laboriously; to study 
closely and dully. 

Plod'ding, p. prs. 

Plod'ded, p. prf. 

Plod-der (plod'dur), n. One who 
plods ; a drudge. 

Pl6t, n. A small extent of ground ; 
a plan ; a conspiracy ; a strata- 
gem ; an intrigue :— -v. t. or v. i. f 
to contrive ; to make a plan of; 
to form schemes of mischief.f 

Plot'ting, p. prs. 

Plot'ted, p. prf. 

•'•'Plough ) , , H > [An agricul- 

Plow }(P 1M )>«-{ tural im- 
plement : — v. t. or v. i,, to turn 
with the plough ; to furrow. 

PLOUGH-A-BLE ) / i3s,4\i n 

Capable of being ploughed. 
Plough-boy j (plou'bde), n. A boy 
Plow-boy J who ploughs. 
Plough-man ) (plou'man), n. A 
Plow-man j man who ploughs. 
Plough'men, I j 
Plow'men, j n - P°- 
^Plough-share | (m , Bhkn) 
Plow-share J vr " 

The part of a plough which cuts 

the ground. 
Plov-er (pluv'ur), n. A bird. 
Pluck (pliik), v. t. To pull with 

force; to draw; to strip by 

plucking; to snatch : — n., a pull; 

the heart, liver, and lights of an 

animal; courage. 



PLU 



PLI 
n5r, n6t— tube, tub, bull— Ml- 



-p5und — thin, THis. 



POE 



Plug, ft. A stopple, a stopper : — 
v. t., to stop with a plug. 

Plug'ging, p. prs. 

Plug'ged, p. prf. 

Plum, n. A tree and its fruit ; the 
sum of one hundred thousand 
pounds sterling. 

#Plu-mage (plu'mije),ft. Feathers 
of a bird. [269-4.] 

Plumb (pldm), n. A plummet ; a 
leaden weight let down at the 
end of a line : — a., perpendicu- 
lar : — ad., perpendicularly to the 
horizon : — v. t., to sound ; to ad- 
just with a plumbline. 

*Plumb-ing (plum'ming), p. pre. : 
— n., the art of working in lead. 

Plumb-ed (plumd), jp. prf. 

Plum-ba-go (pluin-ba'g6), n. 
Black-lead. 

*Plumb-er (plum'ur), ft. One 
who works upon lead. 

*Plumb-er-y (plum'ur x re), ft. The 
. work of a plumber. 

* Plumb-line (phim'llne), ft. A 
perpendicular line. 

Plume, n. A feather ; pride ; a to- 
ken of honor:- — v. t., to adjust, 
or to adorn with, feathers; to 
pride : — see ingratiate. [61-17.] 

Plu'ming, p. pre. 

Plum-met (plum'mlt), n. A leaden 
weight attached to a string ; a 
pencil of lead. 

Plu-mose (plu'm&se), } a. Fea- 

*Plu-mous (plu'mus), j thery. 

Plump, a. Sleek, full and smooth : 
— v. t., to fatten, to swell : — v. i., 
to grow fat; to fall or plunge 
heavily: — ad., with a sudden 
fall; heavily. 

Plump-er (phimp'ur), a. com.: — n., 
something to swell the cheeks ; 
a downright lie. 

Plump-ly (plump'le), ad. Fully, 
roundly, without reserve. 

Plump-ness (pliimp'ne's), n. Ful- 
ness; roundness. 

Plu-my (plu'me), a. Covered with 
feathers, adorned with plumes. 



Plun-der (plun'dur), v. t. or v. i. 
To pillage ; to rob : — n., pillage, 
spoils gotten in war, booty. 

Plun-der-er (phWddrNir), ft. A 
thief, a robber, a pillager. 

Plunge (plunje), v. t. To put- sud- 
denly under water ; to force in 
suddenly ; to immerse : — v. L, to 
plump ; to drive ; to rush : — n., 
act of putting or sinking under 
water (ap. p. — into) : — a., taken 
with a plunge, as a plunge bath. 

Plun'ging, p. pre. 

Plu-per-fect (plu-peVfe ! kt or 
plu'peVfe'kt), a. Expressing the 
time of an action that occurred 
before some other action. 

Plu-ral (plu'ral), a. Implying 
more than one. 

Plu-ral-i-ty (plu-ral'l&He 1 ), n. A 
number more than one ; the 
greater number : — see majority. 

*Plu-ral'i n ties, n. pi. 

Plu-ral-ly (plu'ral-l£), ad. In a 
sense implying more than one, 

Plus, ft. The sign [ + ] noting 
addition : — a., additive, as a plus 
quantity: — prp., added to; in- 
creased by; as 3 plus 5. 

Plush, n. A kind of shaggy cloth. 

Plush'es, n. pi. 

Plu-to (plu't6), ft. In Mythology, 
the god of the infernal regions. 

*Plu-to-ni-an (plu-td'ne^an), ) 

Plu-ton-ist (plu't6nlst), J 

One who maintains that geologi- 
cal changes are produced by fire 

Plu-ton-ic (plu-toVik), a. Kela- 
ting to Pluto or the Plutonists. 

Plu-vi-al (plu've^al), ) a. Wet, 

*Plu-yi-ous (plu've v us), j humid, 
rainy, relating to rain. 

*Plu-yi-am-e-ter ( x plu-v£-am'£- 
Hur), ft. A rain-gauge: — often 
written pluviometer. 

Ply (pit), v. t. To work at closely ; 
to solicit importunately: — v. %., 
to work closely ; to bend : — n., a 
fold or plait; a bend. 

Plies, ft. pi. and pre. t. 3. 



■j,. 



Pli'ed, p. prf. 
Ply-er. See plier. 
*Pneu-mat-ic (nu-mat'ik), a. Re- 
lating to air, moved by air. 
Pneu-mat-ics (nu-mat'iks), ft. pi 

The science which treats of the 

properties of the air and other 

elastic fluids. 
*Pneu-mo-ni-a (nu-m6'ne x a), ] 
Pneu-mon-y (nu'm6n x e), 

Inflammation of the lungs. 
Poach (p6tsh), v. t. or v. i. [prs. t. 3, 

poaches.] To boil slightly ; to 

plunder by stealth; to steal 

game. 
*Poach-er (p6tsh'ur), n. One who 

steals game. 
Poach-y (p6tsh'e), a. [poachier 

— poachiest.] Wet, soft. 
Pock (p6k), n. A pustule raised 

by the small-pox. 
Pock-et (p6k'klt), ft. A small 

bag inserted into clothes : — v. t, 

to put in the pocket. 
Pock-et-book (p6k'^t x buk), ft. A 

book for the pocket. 
Pock-mark (p6k'mark), ft. The 

mark made by the small-pox. 
P6d, ft. The case of seeds. 
*Po-dag-ri-cal (p6-dag're v kal), a. 

Gouty. 
Po-em (p6'^m), ft. The work of a 

poet; a composition in verse.f 
*Po-e-sy (p6'e x se), n. The art of 

writing poems, poetry. 
Po-et (pd'St), ft. One who writes 

poetry. 
*Po-e-tas-ter (p6'eH£,s-tur), ft. A 

vile, petty poet. 
Po-et-ess (pd'St'Ss), w. A female 

who writes poetry. 
Po'et n ess-es, n. pi. 
Po-et-ic (p6-Mk), ) 

Po-et-i-cal ( P 6-eWkal), ^ j a ' 

Pertaining to poetry,imaginative. 
Po-et-i-cal-ly (pft-eY^kai-le), ad. 

With the qualities of poetry. 
Po-et-ize (pd'e 5 tlze), v. i. To write 

as a poet. 
Po'etVzing, p. prs. 

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POK 



POL 
Pate, far, fall, fat — me, met — pine, pin — no, m&ve, 



POL 



#Po-et-Lau-re-ate (po'et-law'- 
relt), ft. One whose duty is to 
celebrate in verse the birthday 
of a sovereign, &c. 

Po'ets-Lau're v ate, n. pi. 

Po-e-try (p6'eHre), n. The art or 
practice of writing in verse ; 
metrical composition ; poems. 

#Poig-nan-cy (p6e'nan v se), n. 
Asperity ; sharpness ; keenness. 
[87-31.] [276-11.] 

*Poig-nant (pde'nant), or. Keen, 
satirical ; acutely painful. 

Poig-nant-ly (p5e'nant x le), ad. 
Keenly, sharply. 

P61nt ft.Asharp end;headland,cape; 
sting of an epigram ; a moment ; 
space ; punctilio ; a spot : — v. L, 
to sharpen ; to direct towards an 
object; to aim; to show; to dis- 
tinguish by stops or points: — 
v. i., to direct the finger. 

Point-blank (pSlnt'blangk), ad. 
Directly, horizontally: — a., di- 
rect, horizontal. 

Point'ed, p. prf. : — a., epigram- 
matical; sharp; aimed. 

Point-ed-ly (pdint'edHe), ad. In 
a pointed manner. 

Point-er (pdlnt'ur), n. Any thing 
that points ; a kind of dog. 

Point-less (polnt'les), a. Without 
point ; blunt, obtuse. 

Poise (pdize), n. Balance, equi- 
poise : — v. t., to balance. 

*Pois'ing, p. prs. 

Poi-son (p6e'zn), n. That which 
destroys or injures life when 
taken inwardly; venom; virus: 
— v. t, to infect with poison ; to 
corrupt; to taint: — see venom. 

Poi-son-ous (pde'znNis), a. Ven- 
omous, destructive. 

P6ke, n. A pocket; a small bag: 
— v. t., to search a thing with a 
long instrument ; to handle rude- 
ly: — u. %., to grope; to search. 

Po'king, p. prs. 

Po-ker (p6'kur), n. The iron bar 
with which a fire is stirred. 
388 



Po-lar (p&'lar), a. Found near, 
or relating to, the pole. 

Po-lar-i-ty (pi-lar'eHe), n. Ten- 
dency to the pole. 

*Po-lar-i-za-tion ( v po-lar-e-za'- 
shun), n. Act of polarizing. 

Po-lar-ize (p6'lar N lze), v. t. To 
give polarity to. 

Po'larVzing, p. prs. 

P6le, n. The extremity of the 
axis of the earth ; a long staff; 
a measure of length, containing 
5£ lineal yards; a measure of 
surface, containing 30£ square 
yards ; a square or lineal rod or 
perch; a focus of magnetic power; 
in a galvanic battery, the point 
from or to which electricity pass- 
es: — v. t., to furnish or push 
with poles. 

Po'ling, p. prs. 

fixed to a long pole. 

Pole'ax^es, ft. pi. 

Pole-cat (pdle'kat), n. The skunk. 

Po-lem-ic (p6-lem'lk), n. A dis- 
putant: — a., controversial. 

*Po-lem-i-cal (p6-lem'e N kal), a. 
Controversial, disputatious. 

Pole-star (p61e / star), n. A star 
which is vertical to the pole of 
the earth; a guide or director. 

*Po-lice (p6-le&se'), n. The regu- 
lation and government of a city, 
the body of civil officers. 

Pol-i-cy (p&l'le N se), n. The art of 
government; prudence; strata- 
gem; skill in directing; con- 
tract of insurance. [261-2.] 

*Pol'i x cies, n.pl. 

Pol-ish (pol'ish), v. t. To make 
elegant in manners ; to refine ; 
to smooth; to brighten [54-17] 
[285-1] : — v. i., to become smooth 
or glossy : — n., artificial gloss ; 
elegance of manners. 

Pol'ish^es, ft. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Pol-ish-er (p611sh N ur), ft. One 
who, or that which, polishes. 



Po-lite (p6-llte')> a. Elegant of 
manners, courteous, well-bred. 
[53.] [282-19.] 

Po-lite-ly (po-llte'le), ad. With 
elegance of manners, genteelly. 

Po-lite-ness (p6-llte / n^s), ft. Ele- 
gance of manners, courtesy, gen- 
tility. [297-22.] 

Pol-i-tic (p61'e x tik), a. Sagacious, 
prudent; civil ; artful. [144-27.]f 

Po-lit-i-cal (po-llt'e^kal), a. Re- 
lating to politics, public. [64-4.] 
[335-15.] 

Po-lit-i-cal-ly (po-lit'e^kal-le), 
ad. With relation to public ad- 
ministration ; artfully. 

*Pol-i-ti-cian fpol-le-tish'an), n. 
One versed in, or devoted to, 
politics ; an artful man. 

Pol-i-tics (p6l'le x tlks), ft. pi The 
science of government. [236.] 
[146-13.] 

*Pol-i-ty (p61'leHe), n. A form 
of government, civil constitution. 

Polities, n. pi. 

Pol-ka (p61'ka), ft. A dance. 

Poll (pole), w. The head ; a list 
of voters at an election ; an elec- 
tion : — v. t, to lop the top of 
trees ; to pull off hair from the 
head; to deposit in a ballot-box. 

*Pol-lard (p61'lard), w. A tree 
lopped; a kind of fish; a stag 
that has cast its horns; a kind 
of bran : — v. t., to poll trees. 

*Pol-len (p61'len), ft. The fe- 
cundating dust of a flower. 

Poll-tax (p61e'taks), n. A tax 
levied by the head. 

POLL r TAX N ES, ft. pi. 

Pol-lute (p61-lute'), v. t. To make 

unclean; to defile. 
*Pol-lu'ting, p. prs. 
Pol-lu-tion (p61-lu'shun), n. The 

state of being denied, defilement. 
*Pol-lu-ter (p61-lu'tur), n. A 

defiler, corrupter. 
P6lt, ft. A blow, a sudden stroke. 
Pol-troon (p&l-tr66n'), ft. A 

coward, a scoundrel. 



POL 



POM 

n6r, not— tube, tub, bull— 611- 



-pdund — thin, this. 



POO 



*PoL-TROON-ER-Y(p61-tr66n'urVe) 
n. Cowardice. 

*Pol-y-an-thus ( N p61-le-an'fMs), 
n. A plant bearing many flowers. 

\Pol-y-an'thus v es, n. pi. 

*Po-lyg-a-mist (p6-lig'aWist), n. 
One who practices polygamy. 

*Po-lyg-a-my (pd-llg'a x me), n. 
Plurality of wives. 

*Pol-y-glot (p61'le v gl6t), a. Hav- 
ing many languages ; written in 
many languages : — n., a book 
containing many languages. 

*Pol-y-gon (p61'le v g6n), n. A 
plane figure having more than 
four angles. 

*Po-lyg-o-nal (p6-llg'6 x nal), a. 
Having more than four angles. 

Pol-y-gram (p6l'le x graoi), n. A 
figure of many lines. 

*Po-lyg-ra-phy (p6-lig'ra v fe), n. 
The art of writing in various 
ciphers. 

*Pol-y-he-dral fp&l-le-he'dral), 
a. Having many polygonal 
sides. 

PoL-Y-HE-DRON( x p61-le-he'dr&n),n. 
A solid bounded by polygons. 

*Pol-y-no-mi-al ( v p61-le-nd'ine- 
^al), a. Containing many terms : 
— n,, an algebraic quantity con- 
taining more than two terms. 

*Pol-y-pe (p&l'iTpe), \n. A ma 

Pol-yp (p&l'iip), J rine ani- 

mal of a low type which secretes 
coral. [58-14.] 

Pol'yVi, n. pi. of POLYPUS. 

*Pol-y-pous (p&Vle^pus), a. Hav- 
ing the nature of a polypus. 

*Pol-y-pus (p61'le v pus), n. A 
swelling in the nostrils ; an ani 
mal with many feet. 

Pol'yVi, ] , 

PolVpus-es,/ 71 '^* 

Pol-y-syl-lab-ic ( v pol-le-sll-lab' 
Ik), a. Consisting of many 



*POL-Y-SYL-LA-BLE (p6l'l<^sil-la- 

v bl), n. A word of many syl 
lables. 



*Pol-y-tech-nic ( v p&l-le-t£k'nlk), 
a. Comprising many arts. 

i; PoL-Y-THE-isM (pol'le^Ae-izm), n. 
The doctrine of plurality of gods. 

Pol-y-the-ist (p61'le^Ae-ist), n. A 
believer in polytheism. 

Pol-y-the-is-tic ( x p&l-le-^e-ls'- 
tlk), a. Relating to polytheism. 

*Pom-ace (pum'mas), n. The sub- 
stance of apples crushed. 

!: ' j Po-ma-ceous (p6-ina'shus), a. 
Consisting of pomace; resem- 
bling apples. 

Po-made (pd-made'), n. A fragrant 
ointment. 

Po-man-der (p&-man'dur), n. A 
sweet or perfumed ball. 

*Po-ma-tum (p6-ma'tuin), n. An 
ointment for the hair. 

"Pome -gran- ate (pum-gran'it), n. 
A tree and its fruit. 

Po-mif-er-ous (p6-mlfur > us), a. 
Bearing apples. 

Pom-mel (puin'mil), n. A round 
ball or knob on a sword or sad- 
dle : — v. t., to bruise ; to beat 
soundly.f 



Pom 'melting, ) 
*Pom'mel v ling, j &' 



prs. 



Pom'mel-ed, T j. 

*Pom'mell-ed, \P'P r J' 
Po-Mo-LOG-i-cAL( v p6-m6-16j'e x kal) 

a. Relating to pomology. 
*Po-mol-o-gy (p6-m6rio x je), n. 

The art of raising fruit ; a treat 

ise on fruit. 
Po-molVgies, n. pi. 
P6mp, n. Splendor, grandeur, pa- 
rade,- pride. [91-10.] [287-12.] 
Pom-pi-on. See PUMPKIN. 
Pom-pos-i-ty (p6m-p6s'e x te), n 

Ostentation ; boasting. 
Pom-pos'i x ties, n. pi. 
Pom-pous (pftna'pus), a. Splendid 

showy, stately, grand. [90-6.] 

[184-19.] 
*Pom-pous-ly (p6m'pus N le), ad. 

Magnificently, with show. 
Pom-pous-ness (p6m / pus x nes), n 

Magnificence, splendor. 
33* 



P6nd, n. A small lake. 

Pon-der (p6n'dur), v. t. To weigh 
mentally; to consider: — v. i., to 
think ; to muse. (ap. p. — on.) 

Pon-der-a-ble (p6n'dur x a-bl), a. 
Capable of being weighed. 

Pon-der-ance (p6n'dur v anse), n. 
Weight; gravity. 

PoN-DER-os-i-TY( N p6n-dur-6s'e N te), 
n. Weight, heaviness. 

Pon-der-ous (p6n'dur v us), a. Be- 
ing of moment ; heavy, weighty. 
[54-31.] 

*Pon-der-ous-ly (p6n'dur N us-le), 
ad. With great weight. 

Pon-der-ous-ness (pon'dur^us- 
nes), n. Heaviness, weight. 

Po-nent (p6'nent), a. Western. 

*Pon-gee (p6n-jee'), n. A kind 
of silk. 

*Pon-iard (p6n'yard), n. A dirk, 
a dagger : — v. t., to stab with a 
poniard. 

Pont-age (p&nt'ije), n. A tax paid 
for repairing bridges. 

Pon-tif ) ,*,.%e\ „ (A high- 

*PoN-TiPF|(P 6nt!f )' n 'l priest; 
the Pope. 

*Pon-tif-i-cal (p&n-tife^kal), a. 
Belonging to a high-priest; po- 
pish; a book of ecclesiastical 
rites. 

Pon-tif'i v cals, n. pi. The full 
dress of a bishop or priest. 

PON-TIF-I-CATE (p6n-tlf / e V klt), 71. 

Papacy, popedom. 

?r~ T ° N j(p6n-t&6n'),«.{ fl A f 

-*-Pon-toon \ Kt i float- 

ing bridge ; a boat. 

Po-ny (po'ne), n. A small horse. 

*Po'nies, n. pi. 

Poo-dle (p56'dl), n. A kind of 
lapdog. 

P66l, n. A lake of standing water ; 
the stakes in gaming. 

P66p, n. The hindmost part of a 
ship. 

P6&R, a. Indigent, not rich ; tri- 
fling; mean; wanting strength; 
lean. (ap. p. — in.) 

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POP 



POR 

Fate, far, fill, fat — m&, met— pine, pin — no, move, 



POR 



Poor-ly (p66r'le), ad. Without 
wealth or spirit; meanly: — a., 
without health. 

Poor-ness (p66r 'nes), n. Poverty ; 
meanness; sterility; want. 

P6p, n. A small, smart, and quick 
sound: — v. i., to enter with a 
quick and sudden motion; to 
dart: — v. t., to thrust suddenly: 
— ad., suddenly. 

Pop'ping, p. prs. 

Pop'ped, p. prf. 

P6pe, n. The Bishop of Rome. 

Pope-dom (p6pe'dum), n. Papal 
dignity; the jurisdiction of the 
Pope. 

Po-fer-y (pd'purVe), n. The re- 
ligion of the Church of Rome. 

Pop-gun (p6p'gun), n. A toy. 

*Pop-in-jay (p6p , in v ja), n. A 
parrot; a fop. 

Po-pish (p6'pish), a. Relating to 
popery. 

Pop-lar (pSp'lar), n. A tree. 

Pop-py (pop'pe), n. A plant from 
which opium is collected. 

Pop'pies, n. pi. 

*Pop-u-lace (p6p'u v las), n. The 
multitude; the common people. 

Pop-u-lar (p6p , u N lar), a. Accord- 
ing to the will of, or pleasing to, 
the people ; relating to the peo- 
ple; familiar; common. 

Pop-u-lar-i-ty 0p6p-u-lar'eHe), n. 
State of being favored by the 
people ; public favor. [357-13.] 

Pop-tj-lar-ize (p&p'u-lar N lze), v. t. 
To make popular. 

Pop'u-larVzing, p. prs. 

Pop-u-lar-ly (pop'u v lar-le), ad. 
In a popular manner. 

Pop-u-late (populate), v. «.or v. i. 
To people; to furnish with in- 
habitants. 

Pop Vla-ting, p. prs. 

Pop-u-la-tion (^p-u-la'shun), n. 
The state of a country with re- 
spect to numbers of people. 

Pop-u-lous (p&p'u x lus), a. Full of 
people or inhabitants. 
390 



Pop-u-lous-ly (p6p'u v lus-le), ad. 
With many inhabitants. 

Pop-u-lous-ness (p&p'uHus-ne's), 
n. State of being populous. 

*Por-ce-lain (p6re'se x lane), n. 
The finest earthenware; china- 
ware. 

Porch (portsh), n. A portico; a 
covered walk or entrance. 

Porch'es, n. pi. 

*Por-cine (p6r'slne), a. Relating 
to swine. 

Por-cu-pine (pfir'ku^plne), n. A 
species of hedgehog. 

P6re, n. A spiracle of the skin ; 
passage of perspiration; a nar- 
row spiracle or passage: — v. i., 
to look with great attention. 

Po'ring, p. prs. 

Po-ri-ness (pdWnSs), n. State 
of being porous. 

P6rk, n. The flesh of swine. 

Pork-er (pork'ur), n. A hog, a pig. 

Pork-ling (pftrk'ling), n. A pig. 

*Po-ros-i-ty (p&-r6s'eHe), n. The 
quality of having pores. 

Po-rous (p6'rus), a. Having pores. 

* Por-ph y-rit-ic ( x p6r-fur-rltlk), 
a. Resembling porphyry. 

*Por-phyr-y (pdr'fuYre), n. A 
hard stone of various colors. 

Por'phyr^ies, n. pi. 

*Por-poise (p5r'pus), n. The 
sea-hog; a dolphin. 

*Por-ridge (p6r'rldje), n. A 
kind of broth ; a simple soup of 
boiled meal ; pottage. 

*Por-rin-ger (p6r'rln x jur), n. A 
vessel for holding porridge. 

*P6rt, n. A harbor; a gate; car- 
riage; external appearance; a 
wine. 

Port-a-ble (p6rt'a N bl), a. Possible 
to be carried. 

Port-age (p6rt1je), n. Carriage ; 
the price of carriage; a carry- 
ing-place. 

Port-al (p&rt'al), n. A gate ; 
an arch under which a gate 
opens. [154-2.] 



*Port-cul-lis (p6rt-kuFlis), n. A 

movable frame over the gates 

of a city, to be let down to keep 

out an enemy. 
Port-cul'lis n es, n. pi. 
*Porte (p6rt), n. The Turkish 

Court. 
*PoRTE-MoN-NAiEfp5rt-mun-na') 

n. A wallet for money. 
Por-tend (pdr-tend'), v. t. To 

foretoken or foreshow. 
Por-tent (p6r-tent'), n. Omen 

of ill ; a fearful sign. 
*Por-ten-tous (pdr-ten'ttis), a. 

Ominous,foreboding ill. [347- 12.] 
*Por-ten-tous-ly (p6r-teVttts- 

^le), ad. In a portentous manner. 
Por-ter (p6r / tur), n. One who 

has charge of a gate ; one who 

carries burdens for hire ; a kind 

of strong beer. 
PoR-TER-AGE(p6r'turlje),n. Money 

paid for carriage. 
Port-Fo-li-o (port-f6'le x 6 or pdrt- 

f61'y6), n. A folding case for 

loose papers. 
*Port-Fo'li x os, n. pi. 
Port-hole (port'h61e), n. An 

opening to point cannon through. 
Por-ti-co (poVte N k6), n. A covered 

walk; a piazza. [367-8.] 
^Por'tiYjos, n. pi. 
PoR-TiON(por'shun), n. A part; 

a dividend; an allotment; a for- 
tune : — v. t., to parcel; to endow 

with a fortune ; to divide. 
Por-tion-less (p6r's.hun > le , s), a. 

Having no portion. 
*Port-li-ness (p6rtne^n§s), n. 

Dignity of mien ; bulk of body. 
Port-ly (p6rt'le),a. [portlier — 

portliest.] Corpulent, bulky; 

grand of mien. 
Port-man-teatj (pdrt-man'ti), n. 

A bag to carry clothes in. 
Port-man'teaus, n. pi. 
Por-trait (p6r'trate), 
*PoR-TRAi--TURE(p6r'traHshure), J 

n. A picture drawn from life; a 

likeness. 



POS 



POS 
nor, nSt— tube, tub, bull- -611- 



-p&und — thin, this. 



POS 



Por-tray (p6r-tra'), «• *• To de ~ 
scribe by picture; to describe 
vividly ; to paint. [134.]f 

*Por-tray-al (pdr-tra'al), n. 
Act of portraying. 

*Port-reeve (port'reev), n. The 
chief officer of a port. 

Port-res s (p6rt'r£s), n. A female 
guardian of a gate. 

Port'ress x es, n. pi. 

PO-RY (p&'r£), a. [PORIER — PORI- 

est.] Full of pores. 

Pose (p6ze), v. t. To puzzle. 

*Pos'ing, p. prs. 

Pos-er (pdz'ur), n. One who, or 
that which, puzzles. 

Po-si-tion (pd-zlsh'un), n. Situa- 
tion ; principle laid down ; atti- 
tude, manner of standing. 

Pos-i-tive (p6z'e x tlv),a.Expressed, 
explicit, ^positive orders; direct, 
sls positive proof; absolute,real,as 
positive good; confident, dogmatic, 
as persons of positive character; 
without comparison, as the posi- 
tive degree; additive, affirma- 
tive, as a positive quantity ; dis- 
charging electricity, as & positive 
pole ; exceeding the electric 
equilibrium, as positive electric- 
ity or substances : — opposed to 
implied, relative, conditional, 
circumstantial, comparative, 

SUPERLATIVE, and NEGATIVE. 

[316-28.] 

*Pos-i-tive-ly (p6z'e v tiv-le), ad. 
In a positive manner. 

Pos-i-tive-ness (p6z / e N tiv-ne ! s), n. 
The state of being positive. 

Pos-i-tiv-ism (p6z'eHlv-lzm), n. 
Positive Philosophy, which re- 
gards all phenomena as subjected 
to invariable natural laws, and 
as comprehended by one all-em- 
bracing science. 

Pos-se (p6s'se), n. An armed power. 

Pos-sess (p&z-zeV or p&s-ses'), v. t. 
[prs. t. 3, possesses.] To have 
as an owner ; to enjoy or oc- 
cupy, (ap. p. — of.) 



Pos-ses-sion (poz-zesh'un or p6s 
sesh'un), n. The state of having 
in one's own power; property. 

Pos-ses-sive (p6z-zes'slv or p6s- 
seVslv), a. Having possession. 

*Pos-ses-sor (p6z-zes'sur or p6s- 
ses'sur), n. An owner; an occu 
pant ; a proprietor. 

-Pos-set (p&s'sit), n. Milk cur- 
died with wine : — v. t, to curdle. 

Pos-si-BiL-i-TY( v pos-se-bll'leHe),w. 
State of being possible. [52.] 

^Pos-si-bilVties, n. pi. 

Pos-si-ble (p6s'se N bl), a. Having 
power to be, or to be done. 

Pos-si-bly (p6s'se N ble), ad. Per- 
haps ; by any power. 

P6st, n. A hasty messenger ; quick 
course of travelling; office; sit- 
uation ; place ; a military sta- 
tion ; a piece of timber set erect : 
— v. i., to travel with speed ; to 
hasten: — v. t., to station; to 
place ; to fix on a post ; to carry 
from the daybook or journal to 
the ledger. 

Post-age (p6st'lje), n. Money paid 
for conveyance of a letter. 

Post-boy (pdst'b6e), n. A boy 
who rides a posthorse. 

"*Post-chaise (post'shaze), n. A 
four-wheeled carriage for trav- 
elling. 

Post-date (p6st'date), v. t. To 
date later than the real time. 

Post'da x ting, p. prs. 

*Post-di-lu-vi-an ( x p6st-de-lu'- 
ve x an), n. One who lived since 
the Deluge : — a.,after the Deluge. 

Post-er (p6st'iir), n. A courier; a 
large placard. 

Pos-te-ri-or (p6s-te're r ur), a. 
Later ; subsequent ; placed after. 

Pos-te-ri-or-i-ty ( x p6s-te-re-6r'e- 
He), n. State of being posterior. 

Pos-ter-i-ty (p6s-ter'e te), n. De- 
scendants, succeeding genera- 
tions. [158.] [258-1.] 

Post-ern (p6st'ern), n. A small 
gate; a door. 



Post-fix (p6st-fiks'), v. t. [prs. t. 

3, postfixes.] To add to the end. 
Post-fix (p6st'fiks), n. A suffix. 
Post'fix^es, n. pi. 
Post-haste (p6st-haste'), n. Haste 

like that of a courier ; great 

haste : — ad., very hastily. 
Post-horse (p6st'hdrse), n. A 

horse stationed for the use of 

couriers. 
*Post-hu-mous (p6st'hu v mus), a. 

Done, had, or published after 

one's death. 

P0ST-HU-M0US-LY(p6st'huWl8-le), 

ad. After one's death. 
Pos-til (p&s'til), n. A marginal 

note ; a homily : — v. t., to write 

marginal notes. 
Pos'til n ing, ) 

*P0S'TILW>,j^ r *- 

Pos'til-ed, 1 , 

*Pos'tILL-ED, J P'P r J m 

*Pos-till-ion (pos-tll'yun), n. 
One who guides the first pair of 
a set of horses before a coach : — • 
also written postilion. 

Post-man (pdst'man), n. A letter- 

Post'men, n. pi. [carrier. 

Post-mark (p6st'mark), n. A stamp 
placed on a letter at a postoffice. 

Post-mas-ter (pdst'niasHur), ?*. 
A man who has the charge of a 
postoffice. 

*PosT-ME-RiD-i-AN( N post-me-rld'e- 
'an), a. Being in the afternoon. 

*Post-mor-tem (p6st-indr'tein), a. 
Done or made after death. 

Post-note (pdst'n6te), n. A bank- 
note payable at some specified 
period after its date. 

*Post-o-bit (p6st-6'bit or p6st-6V- 
lt), n. A bond payable after the 
death of the person named therein. 

Post-Op-fice (p6st'6ffls), n. An 
office for the delivery or trans- 
mission of letters. 

Post-pay (p6st'pa), v. t. [post- 
paid Or POSTPAYED POSTPAID 

or postpayed.] To pay post- 
age on. 

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POT 



POU 
Fate, far, fail, fat— me, met— pine, pln- 



-n6, m6ve, 



POW 



Post-pone (p6st-p6ne'), v. t. To 

delay ; to put off. [248.] 
Post-po'ning, p. prs. 
Post-pone-ment (pdst-pftne'me'nt), 

n. The act of putting off, or 

delaying. 
*PosT-POS-i-TiVE(p6st-p6z'eHlv),a. 

Placed after. 
-Post-script (p6st'skr!pt), n. A 

paragraph added to a letter. 
Post-u-late (p6st'u. N late), v. t. To 

beg or assume without proof. 
Post'uYa-ting, p. prs. 
Post-u-late (p6st'u x lit), n. Posi- 
tion assumed. 
Post-u-la-tion ( > p6st-u-la , shun), 

n. The act of supposing without 

proof; supplication. 
*Post-u-la-tor-y (pftst'uHa-tur- 

Y&), a. Assuming without proof. 
*Post-u-la-tum ( N p6st-u-la'tum), 

n. Position assumed. 
Post-u-la'ta, n. pi. 
Pos-ture (p&s'tshiir), n. Place, 

situation ; disposition ; position. 
Po-sy (pd'ze), n. A bunch of 

flowers ; a motto on a ring. 
*Po'sies, n. pi. 
Pot, n. A vessel to hold liquids : 

— v. t., to put or preserve in pots. 
Pot'ting, p. prs, 
Pot'ted, p.prf. 

Po-ta-ble (poWbl), a. Drinkable. 
Pot-ash (pot'ash), | n. An 

*Po-tas-sa (p6-tas'sa), J oxide 

of potassium, commonly obtained 

from ashes of vegetables. 
*Po-tas-si-um (p&-t&s'se v um), n. 

A soft, brilliant, white metal, 

lighter than water. 
Po-ta-tion (p6-ta'shun), n. A 

drinking bout,draught. [363-18.] 
Po-ta-to (pd-ta't6), n. A plant 

and its esculent root. 
*Po-ta'toes, n. pi. 
*Po-teen (p6-te£n'), n. Irish 

whiskey. 
*Po-ten-cy (p6'teVs£), n. Influ- 
ence; power, efficacy. [358-3.] 
Po'ten x cies, n. pi. 
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Po-tent (p6'tent), a. Efficacious, 
powerful, forcible, mighty. 

Po-ten-tate (p6'ten v tate), n. Mon- 
arch, sovereign. 

*Po-ten-tial (pft-tSn'shal), a. 
Existing in possibility, not in 
act ; powerful, expressing power. 

Po-ten-ti-al-i-ty (p6Hen-she-al'- 
leH£), n. Possibility. 

Po v ten-ti-al'i n ties, n. pi. 

Po-TEN-TiAL-LY(po-t§n / sharie),a^. 
In possibility. 

Po-tent-ly (p6't$nt N l&), ad. With 
great force, powerfully. 

Poth-er (p6TH'ur), n. Bustle; 
tumult : — v. t.j to make a blus- 
tering effort ; to harass. 

Pot-herb (pdt'e'rb), n. An herb 
fit for cooking. 

Pot-hook (p6t'huk or p6t'h66k), 
11. A hook to hang a pot on. 

Pot-house (p6t'h6use), n. A low 
drinking-house. 

Pot-hous-es (p6t'hSuz r iz), n. pi. 

Po-tion (p6'shun), n. A dose ; a 
draught. 

* Pot-sherd (p&t'shurd), n. A 
piece of a broken pot. 

Pot-tage (p6t'tlje), n. Any thing 
boiled or decocted for food; 
porridge ; boiled meat and herbs. 

Pot-ter (p&t'tur), n. A maker of 
earthenware. 

Pot-ter-y (p6t'tur x r£), n. Earthen- 
ware ; work of a potter ; a place 
where earthenware is made. 

Pot'ter^ies, n. pi. 

Pot-tle (p&t'tl), n. A measure 
containing 4 pints; a tankard; 
a fruit-basket. 

#Pot-val-iant (p6t-val'yant), a. 
Made valiant by liquor. 

Pouch (p6utsh), n. A small bag, 
a pocket : — v. t., to pocket. 

*Pouch'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Pou-chong (p6&-tsh&ng'), n. A 
kind of black tea. 

Poult (p61t), n. A young chicken 

*Poult-er-er (p61t'ur x ur), n. One 
who sells fowls. 



Poult-ice (p6lt'is), n. A soft, mol- 
lifying application ; a cataplasm : 
— v. t., to apply a poultice to. 

^PoultYcing, p. prs. 

Poult-ry (p61t're), n. Domestic 
fowls. 

Pounce (p6unse), n. The claw or 
talon of a bird of prey ; the pow- 
der of a kind of gum : — v. t., to 
perforate ; to fall upon and seize. 

•^Poun'cing, p. prs. 

Pounce-Box (p6unse/b6ks), ) 

Poun-cet-Box (p6un'set v boks), j 
n. A perforated box used for 
sprinkling powder or pounce. 

Pounce'-Box^es, ) ; 

Poun'cet-\Box-es, j n ' pC ' 

P6und, n. In Avoirdupois Weight, 
a weight equal to 7000 grains 
troy or 16 ounces avoirdupois ; 
in Apothecaries' or Troy Weight, 
a weight equal to 5760 grains or 
12 ounces troy; the sum of 20 
shillings or $4.84; in Exchange, 
$4.44 ; a gold coin, a sove- 
reign; an enclosure for cattle 
seized for trespassing : — v. t., to 
beat; to bruise, as with a pestle; 
to put cattle in a pound. 

*Pound-age (pdund'ije), n. A 
certain sum deducted from a 
pound; payment rated by the 
pound. 

Pound-er (pdund'ur), n. That 
which pounds; a person or thing 
named from a certain number of 
pounds ; a pestle. 

Pour (p6re), v. t. To let liquid 
out of a vessel in a stream; to 
emit ; to give vent to :— v. i., to 
flow ; to stream. 

P6ut, v. i. To look sullen; to 
thrust out the lips ; to shoot out: 
— n., a fit of sullenness ; a fish. 

Pov-er-ty (p6v'ur v te), n. Indi- 
gence, pauperism; meanness. 

Pow-der (pod'dur), n. Matter 
finely pulverized ; dust ; gun- 
powder : — v. L, to reduce to a 
fine dust; to sprinkle with powder. 



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Pow-der-y (p6ii'dur v re), a. Dusty, 
friable ; easily crumbled. 

Pow-er (pM'ur), n. Command, 
dominion; ability; the moving 
force of an engine ; faculty of 
the mind ; strength ; force : 
military force ; a product arising 
from multiplying a number by 
itself; the magnifying capacity 
of a lens; a divinity; a gov- 
ernment. 

Pow-er-ful (p6u'ur N ful), a. Po- 
tent, mighty, strong. 

Pow-er-ful-ly (pdu'ur N ful-le), ad. 
Potently, forcibly. 

Pow-er-ful-ness (p6d'ur x ful-nes), 
n. Power, efficacy. 

Pow-er-less (pdu'iirMes), a. Weak. 

*Pow-er-Loom (pdu'url6&m), n. 
A loom worked by steam. 

Pow-er-Press (pou'ur v pres), n. 
A printing-press worked by steam. 

Pow'er- x Press-es, n. pi. 

*Pow-wow (p6d'w6u), n. An In- 
dian conjurer or conjuration : — 
v. t., to practice conjuration upon. 

Prac-ti-ca-bil-i-ty fprak-te-ka- 
bll'le^te), n. Practicableness. 

Prac-ti-ca-ble (prak'te r ka-bl), a. 
Feasible, possible. 

Prac-ti-ca-ble-ness (prak'te'ka- 
bl v nes), n. Possibility of being 
performed. 

Prac-ti-ca-bly (prak'te^ka-ble), 
ad. In a practicable manner. 

Prac-ti-cal (prak'te'kal), a. Re- 
lating to action ; not merely 
speculative; capable of being 
used. [68-24.] [289-3.] 

PRAC-Ti-cAL-LY(prak / te x k41-le),ad 
By practice or experience. 

*Prac-tice (prak'tis), n. The 
habit of doing any thing ; use ; 
custom ; actual performance ; 
medical treatment of disease 
[159-5] [186] :— v. t., to do ha- 
bitually; to exercise; to perform 
constantly [111-35] [383-8]:— 
v. i. f to exercise a profession; to 
act habitually. 



J0t~ The verb practice is often 
improperly written practise. 

*Prac'tic n ing, p.prs. 

*Pr4c-ti-tion-er (prak-tish'un- 
Mr), n. One engaged in any art 
or profession. 

*Prjs-cog-ni-ta (pre-k6g'neHa) 
n. pi. Things previously known 

Pr^-no-men. See prenomen. 

*Prag-mat-ic (prag-mat'lk), 

Prag-mat-i-cal (prag-mat'e x kal) 
a. Dictatorial; meddling. 

*Prai-rie (pra're),n. A level tract of 
country destitute of trees. [66-4.] 

Praise (praze), n. Renown, com- 
mendation ; tribute of gratitude 
[240-24] : — v. t. or v. i., to com- 
mend ; to applaud ; to eulogize ; 
to extol. 

Prais'ing, p. prs. 

Praise-wor-thy (praze'wuVTHe), 
a. Deserving praise; laudable, 
commendable. 

Prance (pranse), v. i. To spring 
and bound as a horse. 

*Pran'cing, p. prs. 

Prank (prangk), n. A frolic; a 
capricious act ; a trick : — v. t., to 
dress showily. 

Prate, v. i. To talk carelessly; 
to chatter : — n., slight talk, tattle. 

Pra'ting, p. prs. 

■?p AT " IC } (pr*t1k),n. ( A U " 

' n Prat-iqtje J vr " [cense 

to trade, certifying that quaran- 
tine regulations have been com- 
plied with. 

Prat-tle (prat'tl), v. i. To talk 
lightly; to chatter: — n., empty 
talk, chatter. 

Prattling, p. prs. 

Prat-tler (prat'tlur), n. One who 
prattles. 

Prav-i-ty (prav'eHe), n. Corrup- 
tion, badness, depravity. [220.] 

* Prawn, n. A small shell-fish. 

*Prax-is (praksls), n. Use, prac- 
tice ; an example to teach prac- 
tice ; a paradigm. 

Prax'es, n. pi. 



Pray (pra), v. i. To make pe- 
titions to Heaven; to entreat or 
ask submissively: — v. t., to sup- 
plicate, implore, or entreat, {op. 
p.— for, with.) 

Pray-er (pra/ur), n. A petition 
to Heaven ; entreaty ; one who 
prays. 

Pray-er-Book (pra/uYbuk), n. A 
book containing prayers. 

Pray-er-ful (pra'uVfiil), a. Given 
to prayer. 

PRAY-ER-FUL-LY(pra / ur x ful-le),ac?. 
In a devout manner. 

Pray-er-less (pra/ttYles), a. Neg- 
lecting prayer ; irreligious. 

Preach (preetsh), v. i. or v. t. 
[prs. t. 3, preaches.] To pro- 
nounce a public discourse upon 
sacred subjects ; to proclaim. 

Preach-er (preetsh'iir), n. A 
clergyman ; one who preaches. 

Pre-ad-mon-ish ( x pre-ad-m6n / ish), 
v. t. [prs. t. 3, preadmonishes.] 
To admonish beforehand. 

Pre-ad-mo-ni-tion ( x pre-ad-m6- 
nlsh'un), n. Previous warning. 

Pre-am-ble (pre'am^bl), n. Some- 
thing previous ; introduction ; a 
preface. 

Preb-end (preb'end), n. A stipend 
granted in a cathedral. 

Preb-end-al (preb'end^al or pre- 
ben'dal), a. Pertaining to a 
prebend. 

Preb-en-da-ry (preb'enMa-re), /»> 
A stipendiary of a cathedral. 

^Preb'en^da-ries, n. pi. 

*Pre-ca-ri-ous (pre-ka're^us), a. 
Dependent; uncertain; held by 
courtesy; doubtful. [320-10.] 

Pre-ca-ri-ous-ly (pre-ka're v us- 
le), ad. Uncertainly, by depend- 
ence. 

Pre-ca-ri-ous-ness (pre-ka'reMs- 
nes), n. Uncertainty, depend- 
ence on others. 

*Prec-a-tive (prek'aHiv), ) 

Prec-a-tor-y (prek'a'tur-re), J a ' 
Suppliant. 

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Pre-cau-tion (pre-kaw'simn), n. 
Preventive measure ; previous 
care [115-11]: — v. t. t to caution 

. beforehand. 

*Pre-cau-tion-al (pr£-kaw'shun- 
x al), a. Preventive. 

*Pre-cau-tion-a-ry (pr£-kaw'- 
shun v a-r&), a. Preventive. 

*Pre-cau-tious (pre-kaw'shus), a. 
Using precaution. 

Pre-cede (pre-se&d'), v. t. To go 
before. 

*Pre-ce'ding, p. prs. 

Pre-ce-dence (pr^-s^'dense), ) 

Pre-ce-den-cy (pr&-s£'deVse), J 
n. Act or state of going before, 
priority ; superiority of rank. 

^Prec-e-dent (pres'se x dent), n. A 
rule or example ; any thing done 
before of the same kind. 

*Pre-ce-dent (pr^-s^'dent), a. 
Anterior, former, going before. 

Prec-e-dent-ed (pres'se v dent-ed), 
a. Having precedent. 

*Pre-cen-tor (pr£-sen'tur), n. 
One who leads a choir. 

Pre-cept (pre'sept), n. A rule 
authoritatively given ; mandate, 
order, injunction ; a principle, a 
maxim. [150-4.] [261-21.] 

Pre-cept-ive (pr£-sept'lv), a. Di 
recting the conduct, giving pre- 
cepts. [343-10.] 

*Pre-cept-or (prl-sept'ur), n. A 
teacher, a tutor. 

*Pre-cep-to-ri-al ( v pre-sep-t6'- 
re x al), a. Relating to a preceptor. 

Pre-cep-tress (pre-sep'tres), n. A 
, female teacher. 

Pre-cep'tress n es, n. pi. 

Pre-ces-sion (pr&-sesh'un), n, 
The act of going before, advance, 

*Pre-cinct (pre'slngkt), n. Out- 
ward limit, boundary; a district. 

Pre-cious (presh'us), a. Valuable, 
of great price. [372-18.] 

#PiiE-cious-LY(pre^h'usHe),ad. To 
a great price ; in great esteem. 

Pre-cious-ness (presh'us^nSs), n. 
Value, worth. 
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*Pre-ci-pice (pres'se v pis), n. A 
headlong steep ; a declivity. 
[290-2.] 

*PRE-ciP-i-TA-BLE(pr&-sip'e A ta-bl), 
a. Capable of being precipitated. 

Pre-cip-i-tance (pre-slp'e x tanse), 
a. Precipitancy. 
Pre-cip-i-tan-cy (pre-slp'e x tan- 
se), n. Rash or headlong haste. 

*Pre-cip-i-tant (pre-sip'eHant), a. 
Falling or rushing headlong ; 
hasty. 

Pre-cip-i-tant-ly (pre-sip'eHant- 
le), ad. In headlong haste. 

Pre-cip-i-tate (pre-sip'eHate), v. t. 
To throw headlong; to hurry 
blindly or rashly; to throw to 
the bottom.f 

Pre-cip'i x ta-ting, p. prs. 

Pre-cip-i-tate (pre-sip'e'tit), a. 
Headlong, hasty: — n., a corro- 
sive medicine made by precipita- 
ting mercury. 

PRE-ciP-i-TATE-LY(pr£-sip'eHit-le), 
ad. Hastily, in blind hurry. 

Pre-cip-i-ta-tion (pre^sip-e-ta'- 
shun), n. Act of precipitating ; 
rash haste ; tumultuous hurry. 

*Pre-cip-i-ta-tor (pre-sip'eHa- 
tiir), n. One who urges on rashly. 

Pre-cip-i-tocs (pre-sip'eHus), a. 
Headlong, steep, rash. 

*Pre-cip-i-tous-ly (pre-sip'eHus- 
le), ad. In a steep or rash 
manner. 

Pre-cise (pre-slse'),«.Exact,strict, 
nice; formal; scrupulous. [289-5.] 

*Pre-cise-ly (pre-slse'le), ad. 
Exactly, nicely, accurately. 

Pre-cise-ness (pre-sise'nes), n. 
Exactness, rigid nicety. 

*Pre-ci-sion (pre-sizh'un), n. Ex- 
act limitation; strictness; pre 
ciseness. [66-25.] [222-20.] 

Pre-clude (pre-klude'), v. t. To 
shut out by anticipating; to pre- 
vent; to hinder. [72-27.] 

Pre-clu'ding, p. prs. 

Pre-clu-sion (pre-klu'zhun), n 
Act of precluding. 



Pre-clu-sive (pre-klu'slv), a. 
Hindering by anticipation. 

Pre-clu-sive-ly (pre-klu'siv^le), 
ad. By preclusion. 

*Pre-co-cious (pre-k6'shus), a. 
Ripe before the proper time; 
matured too early. 

Pre-co-cious-ness (pre-kd'shus- 
x nes), n. Precocity. 

*Pre-coc-i-ty (pre-k6s / se'te), w. 
Ripeness before the time; too 
early growth. 

Pre-coc'i x ties, n. pi. 

Pre-cog-ni-tion ( x pre-k&g-nlsh'- 
un), n. Previous knowledge. 

*Pre-con-ceit ( x pr£-k6n-seet'), n. 
An opinion previously formed. 

*Pre-con-ceive ( v pre-k6n-seev / ), 
v. t. To form an opinion before- 
hand. [133-13.] 

n Pre-con-ceiv'ing, p. prs. 

Pre-con-cep-tion ( N pre-k6n-sep r - 
shun), n. A preconceit. 

Pre-con-cert ( x pre-k6n-sert'), v. t. 
To concert beforehand. 

Pre-con-tract (pre-k6n'trakt), n. 
A contract previous to another. 

*Pre-cur-sor (pr^-kur'sur), n. A 
forerunner, harbinger; omen. 

*Pre-cur-sor-y (pre-kur'sur v re), 
a. Introductory. 

*Pre-da-ceous (pre-da'shus), a. 
Living by plunder. 

Pred-a-tor-y (pred'a x tur-re), a. 
Plundering, practicing rapine. 

*PRED-E-CES-soR( v pred-e-ses'sur), 
n. One who was in any state 
or place before another; an an- 
cestor. [132-20.] [245-17.] 

Pre-des-ti-na-ri-an (preMes-te- 
na're x an), n. One who believes 
in predestination: — a., relating 
to predestination. 

Pre-des-tine (pre-deVtin), 

Pre-des-ti-nate (pr£-deVte v nate), 
v. t. To appoint beforehand by 
irreversible decree ; to foreor- 
dain; to predetermine. 

Pre-des'tin v ing, ) 

Pre-des'ti\na-ting, J p ' & ' 



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n5r, n&t- 



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-pSund — thm, this. 



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Pre-des-ti-na-tion (pre x des-te- 
na'shun), n Foreordination ; 
fatal decree. [227-7.] 

*PRE-DES-Ti-NA-TOR(pr£-deyte x na- 
tur), n. One who predestinates. 

PRE-DE-TERM-iN-ATE( x pre-de-term' 
inlt), a. Determined beforehand. 

Pre-de-ter-mi-na-tion ( N pr£-de- 
Her-me-na/shtin), n. Determina- 
tion made beforehand. 

Pre-de-ter-mixe fpr£-de-teV- 
min), v. t. To doom by previous 
decree ; to predestinate. 

x Pre-de-ter'min v ing, p. prs. 

*Pre-di-al (pre'de v al), a. Consist- 
ing of, or relating to, farms. 

PRED-i-CA-BiL-i-TY( N pred-e-ka-bH'- 
leHe), n. State of being predicable. 

*Pred-i-ca-ble (pr£d'e x ka-bl), n. 
That which may be affirmed : — 
a., proper to be affirmed. 

Pre-dic-a-ment (pre-dlk'a^me'nt), 
n. A class, or arrangement ; 
particular condition. [100-12.] 

PRED-i-cATE(pr^d'e v kate), v. t. To 
affirm one thing of another. 

Pred'i v ca-ting, p. prs. 

Pred-i-cate (prM'e^klt), n. That 
which is affirmed of a subject. 

Pred-i-ca-tion ( x pred-e-ka/shun), 
n. Affirmation, declaration. 

*Pred-i-ca-tor-y (pr£fl'e v ka-tur- 
Ve), a. Affirmative. 

Pre-dict (pre-dikt'), v. t. To fore- 
tell ; to prophesy. 

Pre-dic-tion (pre-dik'shun), n. 
Prophecy, declaration of some- 
thing future, prognostication. 

Pre-dic-tive (pre-dik'tiv), a. 
Prophetic. 

*Pre-dic-tor (pre-dik'tur), n. 
One who predicts or foretells. 

Pre-di-lec-tion ( v pre-de-lek'- 
shun), n. Preference; previous 
liking. [236-29.] 

Pre-dis-pose ( x pre-dis-p6ze'), v. t. 
To adapt previously to any cer- 
tain purpose ; to incline before- 
hand, (ap. p . — to.) 

* x Pre-dis-po'sing, p. prs. 



Pre-dis-po-si-tion (pre x dls-p6- 
zish'un), n. Previous inclina- 
tion or adaptation. 

-Pre-dom-i-nance (pre-d6m'e- 
v nanse), n. Ascendency, supe- 
riority; prevalence. 

Pre-dom-i-nant (pre-d6m'e x nant), 
a. Prevalent; ascendant, hav- 
ing superiority. [204-1.] 

*Pre-dom-i-nant-ly (pre-dSm'e- 
x nant-le), ad. With superior 
influence. 

Pre-dom-i-nate (pre-d&m'e^nate), 
v. i. To prevail; to abound; to 
be ascendant. [243-1.] 

Pre-dom'iVa-ting, p. prs. 

*PRE-EM-i-is T ENCE(pre-e ; m / e A ne : nse) 
n. Superiority of excellence; 
precedence ; priority in rank. 

Pre-Em-i-nent (pre-^m'e N n^nt), a. 
Excellent above others. 

Pre-Em-i-nent-ly (pre-^m'e v n§nt- 
le), ad. In a superior manner. 
[360-7.] 

^'Pre-Emp-tion (pre-em'shun), n. 
The act or privilege of purchas- 
ing before another. 

*Preen, v. t. To clean the feath- 
ers, as birds ; to trim. 

Pre-En-gage (Yre-en-gaje'), v. t. 
To engage beforehand. 

^Pre-En-ga'ging, p. prs. 

Pre-En-gage-ment ( v pr6-en-gaje'- 
me'nt), n. A prior obligation. 

Pre-Es-tab-lish (^pr^-es-tab'- 
lish), v. t. [prs. t. 3, pre-es- 
tablishes.] To establish be- 
forehand. 

Pre-Ex-ist (Yre-e'g-zlst'), v. i. 
To exist beforehand. 

Pre-Ex-ist-ence fpre-Sg-zist'- 
e'nse), n. Existence beforehand. 

Pre-Ex-ist-ent (^pre-eg-zist'Snt), 
a. Existent beforehand. 

Pref-ace (pr£ffas), n. Introduc- 
tion ; a preamble ; preliminary 
remarks : — v. t. or v. i., to say 
something introductory; to in- 
sert a preface. 

*Pref'a v cing, p. prs. 



*Pref-a-tor-y (preTa v tur-re), a. 
Introductory. 

Pre-fect (pre'fe'kt), n. A chief 
officer, governor; a commander. 

Pre-fec-ture (pre'fekHure or 
preT eVture), n. The office of a 
prefect. 

Pre-fer (pre-feV), v. t. To regard 
above another ; to advance ; 
to choose, (ap. p. — to, before, 
above, over.) 

Pre-fer'ring, p. prs. 

*Pre-fer'red, p. prf. 

Pref-er-a-ble (preTeVa-bl), a. 
Eligible before something else ; 
deserving preference. [234-19.] 
(ap. p. — to.) 

Pref-er-a-bly (preTeVa-ble), ad. 
In preference. 

Pref-er-ence (pre'feVense), ». 
Estimation of one thing before 
another ; choice, (ap. p. — over, 
to, above, before.) [252-28.] 

Pre-fer-ment (pre-feVme'nt), n. 
Advancement. 

Pre-fig-u-ra-tion (pre N fig-u-ra'- 
shun), n. Antecedent represen- 
tation. 

Pre-fig-tj-ra-tive (pre-flg'uVa- 
tiv), a. Foreshowing by types 
and figures. 

Pre-fig-ttre (pre-flg'ure), v. t. To 
exhibit by antecedent represen- 
tation; to foreshow. 

Pre-fig'u x ring, p. prs, 

Pre-fix (pre'fiks), n. A particle 
joined to the beginning of a 
word, as in oiitdo. 

Pre'fix^es, n. pi. 

Pre-fix (pre-fiks'), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 
prefixes.] To place, settle, or 
appoint before, (ap. p. — to.) 

Preg-na-ble (preg'na bl), a. Ca- 
pable of being taken. 

Preg-nant (pregnant), a. Teem- 
ing, fertile ; full. 

*Pre-hen-sile (pre-heVsll), a. 
Adapted to seize, grasping. 

Pre-hen-sion (pre-hen'shun), ». 
The act of grasping. 

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PRE 



Pre-judge (pr£-judje'), v. U To 
determine beforehand. 

Pre-judg'ing, p. prs, 

Pre-judge-ment } (pr£-jftdg'- 

*Pre-judg-ment j me'nt), n. 
Judgment without examination. 

Pre-ju-di-cate (pre-ju'de v kate), 
v. t. To prejudge. 

Pre-ju'di n ca-ting, p. prs. 

Prej-u-dice (prej'u'dls), n. Pre- 
possession ; judgment without 
examination,* injury [179-22] 
[64-17] :— v. t., to fill with prejn 
dices* to injure; to bias the 
mind unfavorably, (ap. p, 
against.) 

^Prej'u^dic-ing, p. prs. 

*Prej-u-dic-ial ( v prej-u-dlsh'al), 
a. Tending to impair; mischie 
vous ; injurious ; detrimental. 
[274-21.] 

*Prel-a-cy (prel'la'sS), n. The 
dignity or office of a prelate. 

Prei/a x cies, n. pi. 

*Prel-ate (prel'llt), n. An eccle- 
siastic of the highest dignity; 
an archbishop. [262-19.] 

Pre-lat-ic (pr£-lat'ik), a. Per- 
taining to prelates. 

Prel-a-tist (preTaHist), n. An 
advocate for prelacy. 

Pre-lec-tion (pre-l*!k'shun), n. A 
lecture ; a formal public dis- 
quisition. 

PRE-Li-BA-TiON( x pre-ll-ba'shun),w. 
A foretaste. 

Pre-lim-i-na-ry (pr^-lim'^na-re), 
a. Introductory, previous, pre- 
cedent [148-4] : — w., preparatory 
measure ; a first step. 

#Pre-lim'i x na-ries, n. pi. 

Pre-lude (pre'liide or pr£l'ude), n. 
A flourish of music played be- 
fore a full concert; something 
introductory ; preface ; introduc- 
tion. [303-2.] 

Pre-lude (pre-lude')> v. i. To 
serve as an introduction; to be 
previous : — v. t. f to precede. 

Pre-lu'ding, p. prs, 
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Pre-lu-sive (pr£-lu'siv), ) 

Pre-lu-sor-y (pre-lu'surV&), J a ' 
Previous, introductory. 

Pre-ma-ture ( v pre-ma-ture' or 
pr£m'aHure), a. Ripe too soon ; 
formed before the time ; too 
hasty. 

Pre-ma-ture-ly ( x pr£ -ma -ture'le 
or \vhm-&-txixQ'\h) } a d- Too 
early ; too soon ; before the 
proper time. [75.] 

Pre-ma-ture-ness (^pre-ma-ture'- 
ne's or v pr^m-a-ture'nes), n. 
Prematurity. 

Pre-ma-tu-ri-ty ( x pr£-ma-tu*reHe 
or N pr§m-a-tu're x t^), n. State of 
being premature. 

Pre-med-i-tate (pre-m§d r e x tate), 
v. t. or v. i. To conceive be 
forehand. 

Pre-med'i v ta-ttng, p. prs. 

Pre-med-i-tate-ly (pre-m^d'eHlt- 
1£), ad. With premeditation. 

Pre-med-i-ta-tion (pre N m^d-e-ta'- 
shun), n. The act of meditating 
beforehand ; previous medita- 
tion. [357-8.] 

Prem-ier (pr&me r yur or pre* m'yur), 
a. First, chief: — n., the first or 
prime minister of a state. 

Prem-ier- ship (preme'yur^hip or 
preWyur^ship), n. The office of a 
premier. 

Pre-mise (pre-mlze')> *>• t. or v. i. 
To explain previously; to lay 
down premises. 

*Pre-mi'sing, p. prs. 

*Prem-ise, j . f PREMISES 

Prem-iss, J * 

Prem-is-es (prSm'ls^lz), n. pi. 
Propositions antecedently sup- 
posed or proved; things previ- 
ously mentioned ; houses or 
lands. [200-9.] 

*~Pre-mi-um (pre'me'um), n. A 
reward offered on condition ; a 
bounty. 

Pre-mon-ish (pre-m6n'ish), v. t. 

[prs. t. 3, PREMONISHES.] To 

warn beforehand. 



Pre-mo-ni-tion (Yre-m6-nish'un), 
n. Previous warning. 

Pre-mon-i-tor-y (pr?-m6n , eHur- 
re), a. Previously advising. 

Pre-mu-ni-tion (V^-mu-nish'un), 
n. A defense which answers ob- 
jections antecedently. 

Pre-no-men (pr^-nd'me'n), n. A 
name prefixed to the family 
name. 

Pre-oc-cu-pan-cy (pre-6k'ku > pan- 
s£), n. The act of taking posses- 
sion before another; previous 
possession. 

Pre-oc-cu-pa-tion (pre x 6k-ku-pa'- 
shun), n. Preoccupancy. 

Pre-oc-cu-py (pre-6k'ku x pl), v. t. 
[prs. t, 3, preoccupies.] To 
prepossess ; to take possession 
first. 

Pre-oc'cuVi-ed, p. prf. 

Pre-or-dain ( v pre-6r-dane'), v. t. 
To ordain beforehand; to pre- 
destinate. 

Pre-or-di-na-tion (preMr-de-na'- 
shiln), n. The act of preordain- 
ing, foreordination. 

*PREP-AR-A-TiON( x pr^p-ar-a'shnn) 
n. The act of preparing; that 
which is prepared. 

Pre-par-a-tive (pre-par'a'tiv), a. 
Having power to prepare : — n., 
that which prepares. 

Pre-par-a-tor-y (pre-par'a^tur- 
re), a. Antecedently necessary ; 
introductory. 

Pre-pare (pre-pare'), v. t. To fit, 
adjust, or make ready : — v. i., to 
make things ready previously. 
(up. p. — for.) 

Pre-pa'ring, p. prs, 

Pre-pa-red-ness (pre-pa're'dWs), 
The state of being prepared. 

Pre-pay (pre~pa/), v. t. [prepaid 

Or PREPAYED PREPAID Or PRE- 

payed.] To pay in advance. 

Pre-pay-ment (pre-pa'me'nt), n. 
Payment in advance. 

Pre-pense (pre-pe'nse'), a. Pre- 
meditated, preconceived. 



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PRE 



*Pre-pon-der-ance (pr6-p&n'deV 
y anse), n. Superiority of weight 
or influence. 

*Pre-pon-der-ant (pr£-p6n'deV 
y ant), a. Outweighing, superior 
in influence. 

Pre-pon-der-ate (pr^-pSn'deV 
v ate), v. t. To outweigh; to 
overpower by influence: — v. i. 
to exceed in weight or in influ- 
ence. [314-23.] 

Pre-pon'der v a-ting, p. prs. 

Pre-pon-der-a-tion (pre v p6n-dlr- 
a'shtln), n. The act or state of 
outweighing, or of being supe- 
rior in influence. 

Prep-o-si-tion ( v pre*p-6-zish'un), n. 
A word put before another to 
express relation of things or 
thoughts. 

*Pre-pos-i-tive (pre-p6z'e v tlv), a. 
Placed before : — w., a prefix, that 
which is placed before. 

Pre-pos-sess ( v pre-p6z-zeV), v. t. 
[prs. t. 3, prepossesses.] To 
prejudice; to bias. 

Pre-pos-ses-sion ( ,v pre-p6z-ze : sh'- 
un), n. Previous possession; 
prejudice, preconceived opinion, 
effect of previous impressions. 

Pre-pos-ter-ous (pr&-p6s'teYus), 
a. Absurd, contrary to reason ; 
perverted. [262.] 

Pre-pos-ter-ous-ness (pre-p&s'- 
teYus-nes), n. Absurdity, folly. 

Pre-req-ui-site (pre-rek'we v zlt), 
n. Something previously neces- 
sary: — a., previously required. 

Pre-rog-a-tive (pre-r6g'a v tiv), n. 
A peculiar or exclusive privilege 
or right. [150.] 

*Pres-age (pres'ij or pre'saje), n. 
A prognostic, something that 
foreshows. 

Pre-sage (pre-saje'), v. t. To 
forebode, foreshow, or predict. 

^Pre-sa'ging, p. pra. 

*Pres-by-ter (preVbe v tur or preY- 
be v tur), n. A priest; an elder; 
a church officer above a deacon. 



*Pres-by-te-ri-an fprSz-be-te' 
re v an or x pres-be-te're v an), a. 
Consisting of elders ; governed 
by presbyters: — «., one who be- 
longs to the Presbyterian Church 
or believes in its doctrines. 

Pres-by-te-ri-an-ism ( v preVbe- 
te're y an-izm or x pres-be-te're^an- 
Izm), n. Government by pres- 
byters or presbyteries ; the faith 
of Presbyterians. 

Pres-by-ter-y (preVbeHe'r-rS or 
preVb^He'r-re), n. A convention 
composed of pastors and elders. 

*Pres'byYer-ies, n. pi. 

*Pre-sci-ence (pr&'she^nse), n. 
Foreknowledge. [knowing. 

Pre-sci-ent (pre'she^nt), a. Fore- 

Pre-scribe (pr£-skribe'),v. t. ovv.i. 
To order; to direct medically ; to 
dictate ; to lay down as a rule. 
[36-2.] [279-7.] 

Pre-scri'bing, p. prs. 

Pre-script (pr&'skript), n. Direc- 
tion; precept; an order. 

Pre-scrip-tion (pre-skrlp'shun), 
n. The act of prescribing; a 
rule produced and authorized by 
custom; medical recipe. 

Pre-scrip-tive (pre-skrlp'tiv), a. 
Established by custom; arising 
from prescription. 

Pres-ence (preYense), n. State 
of being present; mien; readi- 
ness at need; self-command. 
[76-27.] [172-8.] 

Pre-sen-sa-tion fpre-sen-sa'- 
shun), n. Previous sensation. 

Pres-ent (preYe^nt), a. Not ab- 
sent; face to face ; at hand; not 
past ; not future : — w., a gift ; the 
present time. 

Pre-sent (pre-zenf), v. t. To ex- 
hibit; to offer; to give; to point 
or to hold forward. [67-4.] 

*PRE-SENT-A-BLE(pre-zent'a x bl),a. 
Fit to be presented. 

Pres-en-ta-tion ( x preV£n-ta'- 
shun), n. The act of present- 
ing, display. 

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*Pre-sent-er (pre-z^nt'ur), n. 
One who presents. 

*Pre-sen-ti-ment (pre-seVt£- 
x m^nt), n. Previous idea or ap- 
prehension. 

Pres-ent-ly (preVent'le), ad. At 
present; immediately, soon after. 

*Pre-sent-ment (pre-zent'me'nt), 
n. The act of presenting ; notice 
of accusation by a grand-jury. 

Pres-er-va-tion ("preVer-va/- 
shun),w. Act of preserving; state 
of being preserved. [334-20.] 

Pre-serv-a-tive (pr£-ze : rv'a x tiv), 
n. That which preserves : — «., 
having power to preserve. 

Pre-serv-a-tor-y (pre-zerv'aHur- 
r£), n. and a. Preservative. 

Pre-serve (pr^-ze'rv'), v. t. To 
save ; to secure from injury ; to 
keep (ap. p. — from): — n., fruit 
preserved in sugar. 

Pre-serv'ing, p. prs. 

Pre-serv-er (pre-zSrv'ur), n. One 
who, or that which, preserves. 

Pre-side (pre-slde'), v. i. To be 
set over ; to act as president ; to 
direct, (ap. p. — over.) [36-28.] 
[360-10.] 

Pre-si'ding, p. prs. 

Pres-i-den-cy (preVeM^n-seJ, n. 
Superintendence; office of presi- 
dent; the term of his office. 

PresVden-cies, n. pi. 

*Pres-i-dent (preVeMent), n. The 
Chief Magistrate of the United 
States ; one at the head of 
others ; a governor. 

PREs-i-DEN-TiAL( x prez-e-deVshal) 
z. Relating to a president. 

Pres-i-dent-ship (preVeMe'nt- 
shlp), n. The office or term of 
a president. 

Pre-sid-i-al (pre-sld'e^al), ) 

*Pre-sid-i-a-ry (pre-sld^a-re), J 
x. Relating to a garrison. 

Pre-sig-ni-fy (pre-slg'ne v fi), v. t. 

[pr8. t. 3, PRESIGNIFIES.] To 

signify beforehand. 
Pre-sig'ni'fi-ed, p. prf. 

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Press, v. t. To squeeze; to dis- 
tress; to constrain; to enforce; 
to force into military service :— 
v. i. f to use pressure (ap. p. — on 
upon) : — w.., an instrument for 
pressing ; crowd, throng : a com- 
mission to force men into mili- 
tary service; the instrument of 
printing; the conductors of the 
public press. 

Press'es, n. pi. and^>rs. t. 3. 

Press-gang (pres'gang), n. A 
detachment of seamen, sent to 
press men into the naval service. 

Pressing, p. prs. : — a., urgent ; 
distressing. 

Press-ing-ly (pres'lngHe), ad. 
With force or urgency. 

Press-man (preVman), n. One 
who forces another into service ; 
one who works a printing-press. 

Press'men, n. pi. 

Pres-sure (presh'ure), n. The 
act of pressing; state of being 
pressed; force; gravitation; ur- 
gency, weight. [190-8.] 

Pres-tige (pres'tlje),-n. Illusion, 
charm; that which gives influ- 
ence ; stimulus. 

Pres-to (preVtd), ad. Quickly; 
at once ; gayly. 

Pre-sum-a-ble (pre-sum'a x bl), a. 
Supposable. 

Pre-sume (pre-zume'), v. t. To sup- 
pose : — v. i. y to venture without 
positive leave ; to take for grant- 
ed, (ap. p. — on, upon.) [259-17.] 

Pre -summing, p. prs. 

Pre-sump-tion (pre-zum'shun), n. 
Previous supposition ; arrogance, 
confidence. [63-31.] 2 [196-23.] 

Pre-sump-tive (pre-zum'tlv), a. 
Taken by previous supposition ; 
probable, supposed. 

*Pre-sump-tu-ous (pre-zum'tshu- 
v &s), a. Arrogant; confident; 
rashly bold. [63-31.] 

Pre-sump-tu-ous-ly (pre-ztim'- 
tshu x us-le), ad. Arrogantly, ir- 
reverently, with rash confidence. 



Pre-sump-tu-ous-ness (pre-zum / 
tshu^us-ne's), n. Confidence, ar- 
rogance, irreverence. 

PRE-sup-posE( x pre-sup-p6ze')> v. t. 
To suppose as previous ; to im- 
ply as antecedent. 

v Pre-sup-po'sing, p. prs. 

Pre-sup-po-si-tion (pre x sup-p6 
zish'un), n. Supposition previ- 
ously formed. 

Pre-tence ) , , , a , x 

*P RE -tens E } (V^tin S& >), n. 

A false show; assumption; a 
claim true or false. [51-13.]f 

Pre-tend (pre-tend'), v. t. To al- 
lege falsely; to show hypocriti- 
cally ; to claim ; to simulate : — 
v. i.y to hold out an appearance. 
(ap. p.— to.) [101.] [372.] 

Pre-tend-er (pr&-tend r ur), n. One 
who makes a claim. 

Pre-tense. See pretence. 

*Pre-ten-sion (pre-teVshun), n. 
Claim true or false. [20-38.] 

Pre-ter-it (pre'teYit or prel'erlt), 
a. Past, perfectly past. 

Pre-ter-mit ( x pre-ter-mit r ), v. t. 
To pass by ; to omit. 

x Pre-ter-mit'ting, p. prs. 

v Pre-ter-mit / ted, p. prf. 

Pre-ter-nat-u-ral fpre-te'r- 

natsh'uVal), a. Different from 
what is normal or natural ; super- 
natural. [144-5.] [344.] 

Pre-text (pre-te'kst' or preAe'kst), 
n. Pretense, false appearance 
or show. 

*Pre-tor (pr£'tur), n. A Roman 
judge or magistrate; a general. 

Pre-to-ri-ai^ (pre-t6 , re'al), ) 

*Pre-to-ri-an (pre-t6're x an), j 
Belonging to a pretor, judicial. 

Pret-ti-ly (prit'te^le), ad. Neatly, 
elegantly, pleasingly. 

Pret-ti-ness (prit'te N n^s),n. Beau- 
ty without dignity, neatness. 

Pret-ty (prlt't& or pr£t'te), a. 
[prettier — prettiest.] Neat, 
elegant, handsome : — ad.,m some 
degree, tolerably. 



Pre-vail (pre-vale r ), v. i. To 
be in force ; to overcome ; to 
have power (ap. p. — against, 
over) ; to persuade, (ap. p. — 
on, upon, with.) [91-26.] [278-6 ] 

Pre-vail'ing, p. prs. : — a., pre- 
dominant; prevalent. [56-18.] 
[273-14.] 

Prev-a-lence (preVaMgnse), ) 

Prev-a-len-cy (prev'a'lSn-seJ, ) 
n. Superior strength ; predomi- 
nance; force; influence. [95-28.] 

Prev-a-lent (prevent), a. Vic- 
torious, predominant. [363-11.] 

Pre-var-i-cate (pre-var'e v kate), 
v. i. To evade the truth : to 
equivocate ; to cavil or quibble. 

Pre-var'i v ca-ting, p. prs. 

Pre-var-i-ca-tion (pre x var-e-ka'- 
shun), n. Shuffle, cavil, quibble. 

*Pre-var-i-ca-tor (pre-var'e N ka- 
tur), n. One who prevaricates. 

*Pre-ve-ni-ent (pre-ve'ne N £nt), a. 
Preceding; preventive. 

Pre-vent (pre-ve'nt'), v. t. To 
hinder ; to obviate ; to impede, 
(ap. p. — from.) 

*Pre-vent-a-ble (pre-ve , nt'a x bl), 
a. Possible to be prevented. 

Pre-ven-tion (pre-veVshun), «„ 
Hinderance, obstruction. 

Pre-vent-ive (pre-v^nt'lv), a. 
Preserving, guarding against : — 
n., a preservative; an antidote; 
that which prevents. 

Pre-vi-ous (pre'veNis), a. Antece- 
dent, prior, anterior. [322-11.] 

*Pre-vi-ous-ly (pre've x us-le), ad. 
Beforehand. 

Prey (pra), ». Something to be 
devoured; plunder, depredation, 
ravage, booty : — v. i. f to feed by 
violence; to plunder; to waste ; 
to rob. (ap. p. — on, upon.) 
[279- 8.] 

Price (prise), n. Value, estima- 
tion; reward; rate [146-23] : — .. 
v. L, to set a price on ; to in- 
quire for the price of. 

Pricing, p. prs. 



£ 



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PRI 



Price-Cur-rent (prlse-kur'rent), 
n. A table of the current prices. 

Pri'ces-^Cur-rent, n. pi. 

Price-less (prlse'les), a. Beyond 
price; inestimable. 

Prick (prlk), v. t. To pierce ; to 
erect; to goad or spur; to pain; 
to mark by a puncture ; to make 
acid : — v. i., to become acid ; to 
prink : — n., any thing by which a 
puncture is made; remorse of con- 
science ; a sharp point ; a spur. 

Prick-le (prlk'kl), n. A small, 
sharp point; a thorn. 

Prick-li-ness (prlk'le^nls), n. The 
state of being prickly. 

Prick-ly (prik'le), a. Full of sharp 
points or prickles. 

PrIde, n. Inordinate self-esteem; 
loftiness of air; elevation; os- 
tentation ; exultation ; vanity 
(ap. p. — in) : — v. t., to value or 
pique one's self. {ap. p. — on.) 
jtA** Pride is used like ingra- 
tiate ; as, Scott prided him- 
self on his pedigree. 

Pri'ding, p. prs. 

*Pri-er (prl'ur), n. One who in- 
quires too closely. 

Priest (preest), n. A man who 
officiates in sacred offices; a 
clergyman ; a presbyter. 

Priest-craft (preest'kraft), n. 
Religious fraud or artifice. 

Priest-ess (preest'es),w. A woman 
who officiates in heathen rites. 

*Priest'ess x es, n. pi. 

Priest-hood (preest'hud), n. The 
office and character of a priest ; 
order of priests. 

Priest-ly (preest'le), a. Becoming 
a priest. 

Priest-rid-den (pr£est'rldMn), a. 
Governed by priests. 

Pr!g, n. A pert fellow; a thief. 

Prig-gish (prlg'glsh), a. Pert; 
conceited. 

Pr!m, a. [^primmer — primmest.] 
Precise, formal: — v. t., to deck 
with great nicety. 



Prim'ming, p. prs. 

*Prim-med (prlmd), p. prf. 

Pri-ma-cy (pri'ma^se), n. The 
dignity or office of primate. 

Pri'maYies, n. pi. 

PRi-MA-DoN-NA(pre'ma-d6n'na),rc. 
The principal female singer in 
an opera. 

Pri-mage (prl'mije), n. A small 
duty paid to shipmasters. 

Pri-ma-ri-ly (prl'ma x re-le), ad. 
Originally, in the first place. 

Pri-ma-ry (pri'maVe), a. Original, 
principal; first; chief; prepara- 
tory to something higher : — n., a 
preparatory school. 

Pri-mate (pri'mit), n. The chief 
ecclesiastic in a church. 

PrIme, n. The dawn ; the begin- 
ning ; the best part ; the spring 
of life; the first part in order of 
rank, excellence, or value : — a., 
early ; principal ; original ; ex- 
cellent: — v. t., to put powder in 
the pan of a gun ; to lay the first 
colors on in painting. 

Pri'ming, p. prs. 

Prime-ly (prime'le), ad. Excel- 
lently, well ; originally. 

*Prim-er (prim'ur), n. An ele- 
mentary book for children. 

Pri-me-val (pri-me'val), a. Per- 
taining to the first age; origi- 
nal; primitive. [71-11.] [221-3.] 

Prim-i-tive (prim'e v tiv), a. An- 
cient; original; primary; not 
derived. 

Prim-i-tive-ness (prim'e v tlv-nes), 
n. Antiquity; state of being 
primitive. 

Prim-ness (prlm'nes), n. Affected 
niceness; preciseness. 

PRi-Mo-GE-Ni-AL( v prl-m6-je'ne^al), 
a. First-born; original. 

*Pri-mo-gen-i-tor ( v pri-m6-jen'- 
e N tur), n. The first father; an 
ancestor. 

*Pri-mo-gen-i-ture fpri-m6-jeV- 
e x ture), n. Seniority; the state 
of being first-born. [16-27.] 



*Pri-mor-di-al (prl-m6r'de x al), a. 
Original ; existing from the be- 
ginning ; first in order. 

Prim-rose (prim'r6ze), n. A flower. 

Prince (prinse), n. A sovereign ; 
the son of a sovereign ; a ruler ; 
a chief. 

Prince-dom (prinse'dum), n. The 
rank, estate, or power of a prince. 

Prince-ly (prinse'le), a. Be- 
coming a prince; royal, grand: 
— ad., like a prince. 

Prin-cess (prln'ses), n. A sove- 
reign lady; the daughter of a 
sovereign, the wife of a prince. 

Prin'cess x es, n. pi. 

*Prin-ci-pal (prinWpal), a. 
Chief; highest in rank; essen- 
tial ; most considerable ; capital : 
— n., a head or chief; a chief in- 
structor in a school ; an amount 
of money placed out at interest.f 

Prin-ci-pal-i-ty pprin-se-pal'lS- 
N te), n. Sovereignty; the coun- 
try, rank, or domain of a prince. 

"^Prin-ci-palVties, n. pi. 

PRiN-ci-PAL-LY(prin'se > pal-le),a^. 
Above all, chiefly, especially. 

*Prin-cip-i-a (prin-sip'e N a), n. pi. 
First principles. 

*Prin-ci-ple (prln'se x pl), n. Ele- 
ment; constituent part; original 
cause ; ground of action ; funda- 
mental truth ; tenet ; motive 
[77-24] [221-14] :— v. t., to fur- 
nish with principles. 

Prin'ci v pling, p. prs. 

Prink (pringk), v. t. or v. i. To 
deck for show. 

PrInt, v. t. To impress words, or 
make books, by the press; to 
mark ; to stamp : — v. ?., to prac- 
tice the art of typography : — n., 
a mark or picture made by im- 
pression ; the form, size, ar- 
rangement, or other qualities of 
the types used in printing books, 
&c. ; a stamp ; a newspaper. 

Prints, n. p>l» Engravings ; cali- 
coes. 

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PRI 



PRO 
Fate, far, fill, fat — me, met — pine, pin — n&, 



move, 



PRO 



Print-er (printer), n. One who 
prints. 

*Pri-or (prl'ur), a. Antecedent, 
former, before (ap. p. — to): — n., 
the head of a priory of monks. 

Pri-or-ess (prl'ur^es), n. A fe- 
male superior of a priory of nuns. 

Pri'or^ess-es, n. pi. 

*Pri-or-i-ty (prl-6r'eHe), n. The 
state of being first in time, rank, 
or place. 

Pri-or-y (prl'urV£), n. A convent 
in rank below an abbey. 

*Pri' orgies, n. pi. 

Prism (prizm), n. A geometrical 
figure whose bases are equal and 
parallel figures, and whose sides 
are parallelograms; a glass in 
the form of a prism. 

Pris-mat-ic (priz-mat'lk), a. Re- 
lating to, or formed as, a prism. 

Pris-moid (priz'm6id), n. A body 
resembling a prism. 

Pris-on (prlz'zn), n. A jail; a 
place of confinement : — v. t. f to 
imprison ; to confine. 

Pris-on-er (priz'zn^ur), n. One 
under arrest; a captive. 

Pris-on-House (prlz'zn x h6use), n. 
A jail. 

Pris-on-Hous-es (prlz'zn v hduz- 
iz), n. pi. 

Pris-tine (pris'tin), a. Ancient; 
original, first. [73-11.] 

Prith-ee (prlTH'el), n. A corrup- 
tion of I pray thee. 

Pri-va-cy (prl'va N se), n. State 
of being secret ; retirement. 

Pri'va n cies, n. pi. 

Pri-vate (prl'vat), a. Secret, not 
open or public ; alone ; peculiar 
to an individual : — n., a common 
soldier. 

Pri-va-teer fprl-va-teer'), n. A 
private ship or person commis- 
sioned to take prizes : — v. t., to 
commission privateers : — v. i.,to 
cruise in, or fit out, a privateer. 

Pri-vate-ly (prl'vat'le), ad. In a 
private manner. 
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Pri-va-tion (prl-va'shun), n. The 
state of being deprived; want; 
loss; absence. 

Priv-a-tive (prlv'aHlv), a. Caus- 
ing privation : — n., a negative 
prefix, as un in tmable. 

Priv-a-tive-ly (prlv'aMv-l&), ad. 
By privation. 

Priv-et (prlv'it), n. An evergreen. 

Priv-i-lege (priv'eMlje), n. Pecu- 
liar advantage ; immunity ; pre- 
rogative [24-27] [270] :— v. t., to 
grant or invest with a privilege; 
to exempt. [379.] 

Priv'i v le-ging, p. prs. 

Priv-i-ly (priv'e^le), ad. Secretly, 
privately. 

Priv-i-ty (prlv'e v te), n. Private 
knowledge, secrecy. 

Priv'i v ties, n. pi. 

Priv-y (prlv'e), a. Private; ad- 
mitted to secrets (ap.p. — to): — n., 
in Law, a partaker, (ap. p. — in.) 

Priv'ies, n. pi. 

PrIze, n. A reward gained by 
contest with competitors ; plun- 
der; a valuable acquisition: — 
v. t., to rate, value, or esteem. 

Prizing, p. prs. 

Pr6, prp. For : — v. U [prs. t. 3, 
proes], to argue in defense of: 
— see con. 

Prob-a-bil-i-ty ( v pr&b-a-bll'le N te), 
n. Likelihood, appearance of 
truth. [36-26.] [178-26.] 

x Prob-a-bil'i v ties, n. pi. 

Prob-a-ble (pr6b'a x bl), a. Ex- 
hibiting or having probability. 
[314-6.] 

Prob-a-bly (pr&b'a v ble), ad. Per- 
haps, likely. 

Pro-bate (pr6'bate), n. The proof 
of a will: — a., relating to the 
proof of wills. 

Pro-ba-tion (prd-ba'shun), n. 
Proof, evidence; trial, novitiate. 

PRO-BA-TiON-AL(pr6-ba / shun N al),a. 
Probationary. 

Pro-ba-tion-a-ry (pr6-ba'shun r a 
re), a. Serving for trial. 



Pro-ba-tion-er (pr6-ba'shun'tir), 
n. One upon trial ; a novice. 

Pro-ba-tive (pr6'ba x tiv), ) 

Pro-ba-tor-y (pr6'ba v tur-re), J °" 
Serving for trial or proof. 

Probe, n. A surgeon's instru- 
ment for searching wounds: — 
v. t., to search; to try by an 
instrument; to scrutinize. 

Pro'bing, p. prs. 

Prob-i-ty (pr&b'eHe), n. Honesty, 
integrity, rectitude. 

Prob-lem (pr&b'lem), n. A ques- 
tion proposed for solution. 

PR0B-LE-MAT-i-CAL( v pr6b-le-mat'- 
e v kal),a. Uncertain, disputable, 
questionable. 

*Pro-bos-cis (pro-b&s'sls), n. A 
snout; the trunk of an elephant. 

^Pro-bos'c^des, n. pi. 

Pro-ce-dure (pr6-see'jur), n. Con- 
duct ; manner of proceeding. 
[111-37.] [262-18.] 

Pro-ceed (pr6-seed'), v. i. To go 
forward; to come forth; to ad- 
vance ; to act ; to make progress. 

Pro-ceed'ing, p. prs. : — n., pro- 
gress from one thing to another, 
transaction. 

Pro-ceeds (pr6'seedz or pr6'seedz), 
n. pi. Produce, income, rent. 

Pro-cess (pr6s'ses), n. Tendency; 
operation ; gradual progress ; a 
projecting part of a bone ; course 
of law. [57-12.] 

Pro'cess v es, n. pi. 

Pro-ces-sion (pr6-s^sh r un), n. 
The act of proceeding ; a train 
advancing in a formal march. 
[182-8.] 

Pro-ces-sion-al (pr6-sesh'un x al), 
a. Pertaining to a procession. 

Pro-claim (pr6-klame'), v. t. To 
promulgate; to tell openly; to 
announce; to publish; to out- 
law. [135.] [246.] 

Proc-la-ma-tion ( v pr6k-la-ma'- 
shun), n. An official notice; a 
decree; publication by author- 
ity. [170-3.] 



PRO 



PRO 
nor, n&t— tube, tub, bull— 611- 



-pSiind — «Mn, THis. 



PRO 



Pro-cliv-i-ty (pr6-kllv'e't£), n. 
Tendency, propensity, prone- 
ness. 

Pro-cliy'i^ties, n. pi. 

Pro-con-sul (pr6-k6n'sul), n. A 
Roman governer. 

Pro-con-sul-ar (prd-kSn'shu r lar 
or pr6-k6n'surar), a. Pertaining 
to a proconsul. 

*Pro-con-sttl-ate (pr6-k&n'shu- 
x lit or pr6-k6n'sul v it), n. A pro- 
consulship. 

Pro-con-sul-ship (pr6-k&n'sul- 
y ship), n. The office of a pro- 
consul. 

Pro-cras-ti-nate (pr6-kras'te- 
v nate), v. t. or v. i. To defer; to 
delay,* to put off. 

PRO-CRAS'Tf NA-TING, p. pr8. 

Pro-cras-ti-na-tion (pr6 x kras-t£- 
na'shun), n. Delay. 

Pro-cras-ti-na-tor (prd-kras 7 ^- 
x na-tur), n. One who procras- 
tinates. 

Pro-cre-ate (pr6'kre'ate), v. t. 
To generate ; to produce. 

Pro'cre x a-ting, p. prs. 

Pro-cre-a-tion ( x pr6-kre-a'shun), 
n. Generation, production. 

Pro-cre-a-tiye (prd'kre x a-tlv), a. 
Generative, productive. 

Pro-cre-a-tor (pr6'kre v a-tur), n. 
One who begets. 

*Proc-tor (pr6k r tur), n. An 
attorney ; an officer of a uni- 
versity. 

Pro-cum-bent (pr6-kum'be ! nt), a. 
Lying down ; prone ; trailing. 

Pro-cu-ra-ble (pr6-ku'ra v bl), a. 
Obtainable. 

Proc-u-ra-tion (^rftk-u-ra'shun), 
n. Procurement ; management 
of another's affairs. 

*PROC-u-RA-TOR( A pr&k-u-ra , tur),n. 
A manager, an agent. 

Pro-cure (prd-kiire'), v. t. To 
manage; to transact for an- 
other; to obtain or acquire; to 
gain ; to earn. 

Pro-cu'ring, p. prs. 



Pro-cure-ment (prd-kure'me'nt), 
n. The act of procuring; ob- 
tain men t. 

Pro-ctj-rer (prd-ku'rur), n. One 
who gains, or obtains. 

Prod-i-gal (pr6d'e v gal), a. Pro- 
fuse, very liberal ; wasteful ; ex- 
pensive : — n., a spendthrift. 

Prod-i-gal-i-ty ( x pr6d-e-gal r leH£), 
n. Extravagance, waste, excess. 

x Prod-i-gal'i v ties, n. pi. 

Prod-i-gal-ly (prod^gal-le), ad. 
Profusely, wastefully. [220-16.] 

*Pro-dig-ious (prd-dij'iis), a. 
Amazing, wonderful, monstrous. 
[67-16.] [165-11.] 

PRO-DiG-ious-LY(pro-dij / us N l^),a^. 
Wonderfully, amazingly. 

Pro-dig-ious-ness (pr6-dij'us- 
x n^s), n. Enormousness. 

Prod-i-gy (pr6d'e x je), ». Any thing 
out of the ordinary process of 
nature ; a monster. [336-6.] 

Prodigies, n. pi. 

Prod-uce (pr6d'duse), n. Pro- 
duct; production; amount; in- 
crease, gain. [56-22.] 

Pro-duce (pr6-duse'), v. t. To ex- 
hibit; to bear; to bring forth; 
to bring to view ; to furnish ; to 
cause. [187-21.] 

Pro-du'cing, p. prs. 

Pro-dtj-cer (prd-du'sur), n. One 
who produces. 

*Pro-du-ci-ble (prd-du/se^bl), a. 
Possible to be produced. 

Prod-uct (pr6d'ukt), n. Something 
produced, effect, result. 

Pro-duc-tion (pr6-duk'shun), n. 
The thing produced,product. [57.] 

Pro-duc-tive (pr6-duk'tiv ), a. 
Having power to produce; fer- 
tile; efficient, (ap. p. — of.) 

Pro-duc-tive-ness (pr6-duk'tiv- 
^s), n. Fruitfulness. 

*Pro-em (pr6'em), n. Preface, in- 
troduction. 

Prof-a-na-tion ( x pr6f-a-na'shun), 
n. Violation of things sacred; 
a treating with irreverence. 
34* 



Pro-fane (pr6-fane'), a. Irrev- 
erent, impious, irreligious ; secu- 
lar: — v. t. f to violate; to put to 
wrong use; to treat sacred ob- 
jects with irreverence. [74—16.] 

Pro-fa'ning, p. prs. 

Pro-fa-ner (pr6-fa/mir), a. com. : 
— rc., one who profanes. 

Pro-fane-ly (pr6-fane'le), ad. 
Wickedly, with irreverence. 

Pro-fake-ness (pr6-fane'nes), n. 
Irreverence, impiety, blasphemy. 

Pro-fess (pro-feV), v. t. [prs. t 
3, professes.] To avow; to 
declare openly; to publish one's 
skill. [83-1.] 

PR0-FES-SED-LY(pr6-feVsedHe),arf. 
According to open declaration. 

Pro-fes-sion (pri-feWun), n. An 
employment requiring an educa- 
tion ; open declaration. [131-4.] 

Pro-fes-sion-al (pro-feWun^al), 
a. Relating to a profession. 

Pro-fes-sion-al-ly (prd-fesh'un- 
x al-l&), ad. By profession. 

*Pro-fes-sor (pr6-feVsur), n. 
One who publicly teaches an 
art ; one who professes. 

Pro-fes-so-ri-al ( x pr6-f^s-s6 r re- 
x al), a. Pertaining to a professor. 

Pro-fes-sor-ship (pr6-fes'sur- 
N ship), n. The office of a professor. 

Prof-fer (pr6ffur), v. t. To of- 
fer; to propose; to attempt: — 
n., offer made ; an attempt. 

Pro-fi-cience (pr6-fish'ense), ) 

Pro-fi-cien-cy (pr6-fish'en x se), j 
n. Advancement, improvement, 
progress. 

*Pro-fi-cient (pro-flsh'e'nt), n. 
One who has made advancement 
in any study or employment. 

Pro-file (pr6'f£el or prd'file), n. 
The side face; a side view of a 
portrait. 

Prof-it (pr6f it), n. Gain, advan- 
tage, benefit : — v. t., to benefit ; 
to advantage ; to improve : — 
v. i; to gain advantage; to im- 
prove, (ap. p. — by.) 

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Fate, far, fiLll, fat- 



PRO 
-me, met — pine, pln- 



-n6, move, 



PRO 



Prof-it-a-ble (pr&f it v a-bl), a. 

Gainful ; useful ; advantageous. 

(ap. p.— to.) [151-9.] 
Prof-it-a-ble -ness (pr&f'lt v a-bl- 

Ws), n. Advantageousness. 
Prop-it-a-bly (pr6fit v a-ble), ad. 

Advantageously, with profit. 
Prof-it-less (prdfitMe's), a. Void 

of gain or advantage. 
*Prof-li-ga-cy (pr6fle x ga-s£), n. 

Vicious course of life, depravity, 

wickedness. 
Prof-li-gate (pr6f le N git), a. Lost 

to virtue and decency ; wicked ; 

abandoned [83-14] [270-12] 

n. f an abandoned, shameless 

wretch. 
Prof-li-gate-ness (pr6fle x git- 

n£s), n. The quality of being 

profligate. 
Pro-found (pr6-f6und'), a. Deep; 

submissive; learned; very ab- 
struse ; skilful [97-14] [164-4] : 

— n., the sea ; an abyss. 
Pro-found-ly (pr6-fMnd'le), ad. 

Deeply, thoroughly, with insight. 
Pro-found-ness (pro-f6und'n£s), 
Pro-fund-i-ty (pr6-fund'e v te), 

n. Depth of knowledge or of 

place. 
Pro-fund'i v ties, n. pi. 
Pro-fuse (pr6-fuse'), a. Lavish, 

prodigal ; liberal to excess, f 
Pro-fuse-ly (pr6-fuse'le), ad. 

Prodigally, lavishly. 
Pro-fuse-ness (pr6-fuse'n£s), n. 

Prodigality. 
PRO-FU-siON(pr6-fu'zhun),n. Lav- 

ishness ; abundance. [225-16.] 

[150-9.] 
Pr6g, n. Mean food ; victuals ; one 

who shifts for his food. 
*Pro-gen-i-tor (pr6-jen'eHur), n. 

An ancestor. 
*Prog-e-ny (pr&j'eW), n. Race, 

offspring, children.f 
Prog'e n nies, n. pi. 
Prog-no-sis (pr6g-n&'sis), n. The 

foretelling of the event of a dis- 
ease by its symptoms. 
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Prog-nos-tic (pr6g-n6s'tik), n. A 
prediction; a foretelling; a sign : 
— a., foretelling ; foreshowing. 
[345-6.] 

Prog-nos-ti-cate (pr&g-n6s'te- 
x kate), v. t. To foretell ; to fore- 
show. 

Prog-nos'tfca-ting, p. prs. 

Prog-nos-ti-ca-tion (pr6g N n6s-te- 
ka'shun), n. A foretoken; a 
foretelling. 

*Prog-nos-ti-ca-tor (pr&g-n6s'- 
te x ka-tur), n. One who foretells. 

*Pro-gramme (prd'gram), n. A 
bill exhibiting the plan of a pub- 
lic performance. 

Prog-ress (pr6g'r£s), n. Course; 
advancement; a circuit; motion 
forward. [177-7.] 

Pro-gress (pr6-greV), v. i. [prs. 
t. 3, progresses.] To advance 
to move forward. 

Pro-gres-sion (pr6-gresh'un), n, 
Progress; regular and gradual 
advance; improvement; course; 
a series of numbers in which the 
terms increase or decrease ac- 
cording to a uniform law. 

Pro-gres-sion-al (pr&-gresh'un 
x al), a. Advancing; favoring 
progression. 

Pro-gres-sive (pr6-greVsiv), a. 
Going forward, advancing. 

Pro-gres-sive-ly (pr6-gres'slv 
v le), ad. By regular course. 

Pro-hib-it (pr6-hib'lt), v. t. To 
forbid; to interdict; to hinder. 

Pro-hi-bi-tion ( N Dr6-he-bish'un), n. 
Forbiddance, interdict. 

Pro-hib-it-ive (pr6-hib'ltlv), a. 
Prohibitory. 

Pro-hib-i-tor-y (pro-hib'eHur-re) 
a. Implying prohibition; for- 
bidding. 

Proj-ect (pr6j'6kt), n. Scheme, 
contrivance, design. [51-28.] 

Pro-ject (pr6-jekt'), v. t. To 
throw or cast forward; to con- 
trive ; to scheme : — v. i, } to 
shoot forward. 



Pro-jec-tile (pr6-j^k / dl), n. A 
body projected, thrown, or in- 
tended to be thrown : — a., im- 
pelled forward. 

Pro-jec-tion (pr6-j£k'shun), n. 
The act of shooting forward ; 
that which is projected; delinea- 
tion, plan. 

Pro-ject-or (pr6-j^k'tur), n. One 
who plans. [200-6.] 

Pro-late (pr6'late or pr6-late r ), a. 
Swelling at the poles : — opposed 
to oblate : — see "Vogdes's Men- 
suration," p. 131. 

Pro-lif-ic (pr6-lif'lk), a. Fruitful, 
fertile ; generative ; productive. 
[328-13.] 

Pro-lif-i-ca-tion (pr&W-e-ka'- 
shun), n. Production. 

Pro-lix (pr6-liks'), a. Tedious; 
long, tiresome. 

Pro-lix-i-ty (pro-liks'e x t£), n. Te- 
diousness, great length. 

Pro-lix-ly (pro-liks'le), ad. 
Tediously. 

*Pro-loc-u-tor (pr6-l6k'uHur or 
x pr6l-d-ku'tur), n. The speaker 
of a convocation. 

*Pro-logue (pr6'l6g or pr&l'16g), 
n. A preface; an introduction 
to a play or discourse : — v. t., to 
introduce with a prologue. f 

^Pro'loguVng, p. prs. 

Pro-long (pr6-l6ng / ), v. t. To 
lengthen out; to continue; to 
protract. 

Prol-on-ga-tion ( x pr6l-l&ng-ga'- 
shun), n. Delay to a longer time. 

Prom-e-nade (pr6m'e x nade), n. A 
walk for amusement ; a place of 
walking : — v. i., to walk; to take 
a promenade. 

Prom'e n na-ding, p. prs. 

Prom-i-nent (pr&m'e^nent), a. Pro- 
tuberant; standing out beyond 
other parts ; chief. [175-1.] [63.] 

Prom-i-nence (pr6ni'e > ne i nse), ) 
Prom-i-nen-cy (prdrn'eWn-se). j 
n. Protuberance; distinction. 
*Prom'i\nen-cies, n. pi. 



PRO 



PRO 
nor, n6t — tube, tub, bull— 511 — p3und — thin, this. 



PRO 



Prom-i-nent-ly (p^m'e^n&nt-te), 
ad. Conspicuously ; with prom- 
inence. 

Pro-mis-cu-ous (prd-mls'ku^us), a. 
Mingled, confused; indiscrimi- 
nate; common. 

Pro-mis-cu-ous-ly (pro-mis'ku- 
Nis-te), ad. Indiscriminately ; 
with confused mixture. [52-36.] 

Prom-ise (pr6m'is), ». A bind- 
ing declaration; an engagement; 
hope ; expectation : — v. t., to as- 
sure by a promise ; to give indi- 
cations of: — v. i., to make a 
promise ; to excite hopes. 

Prom'is n ing, p. prs. 

Prom-is-ee ( pr6m-ls-&e'), n. One 
to whom a promise is made. 

Prom-is-er (prom'isNir), n. One 
who promises. 

*PROM-is-OR( x p r 6 m -fe-6y or P rom '- 
ls v ur), n. In Law, a promiser. 

*Prom-is-s or- y (prom'ls x sur-re),a. 
Containing a promise. 

Prom-on-tor-y (pr6m'unHur-re), 
n. A headland; a cape; high 
land jutting into the sea. 

Prom'onVor-ies, n. pi. 

Pro-mote (pr6-m6te')> v. t. To 
forward or advance ; to elevate ; 
to exalt; to prefer; to contrib- 
ute to the growth or excellence 
of an object [331-10] : — see de- 
mote. 

Pro-mo'ting, p. prs. 

Pro-mo-ter (pr6-m6'tur), n. A 
forwarder ; that which promotes. 

Pro-mo-tion (pr6-m6'shun), n. 
Advancement, preferment, exalt- 
ation to some honor or rank : — 
see demotion. 

Pro-mo-tive (pr6-m6'tiv), a. Tend- 
ing to promote or to encourage ; 
forwarding; helpful. 

Prompt (pr6mt), a. Quick, ready 
without hesitation; hasty; ex- 
peditious : — v. t., to assist a 
speaker when at a loss ; to re- 
■■mind; to incite or instigate. 
[123-24.] [283.] 



Prompt-er (pr6mt'ur), a. com. : — 

n. y one who prompts. 
Prompt-i-tude (pr6mt , e x tude), n. 

Readiness, quickness. 
Prompt-ly (pr6mt , le), ad. With 

expedition, readily. 
PR0MPT-NESs(pr6mt'n§s),w. Readi- 
ness, quickness, alacrity. 
Pro-mul-gate (prd-mul'gate), v. t. 

To make known by open dec- 
laration ; to publish. 
Pro-mui/ga^ting, p. prs. 
Prom-ul-ga-tion ( r pr6m-ul-ga r - 

shun), n. Publication; open 

exhibition. 
*Prom-ul-ga-tor ( x pr6m-ul-ga'- 

tur), n. One who promulgates. 
Pro-mulge (pr6-mulje'), v. t. To 

promulgate ; to publish. 
Pro-mulg'ing, p. prs. 
Pro-mulg-er (pr6-mulj'ur), n. A 

promulgator. 
Pro-nate (prd'nate), v. t. To turn 

the palm of the hand downward : 

— opposed to SUPINATE. 
Pro'na a ting, p. prs. 
Pro-na-tion (pr6-na'shun),n. The 

act of pronating: — opposed to 

SUPINATION. 

*Pro-na-tor (prd-na'tur), n. A 

muscle which pronates. 
Prone, a. Bending downward ; 

lying with the face downward ; 

headlong; sloping; disposed. 

(ap. p.— to.) [236-18.] 
*Prone-ness (pr6ne'n^s), n. State 

of bending downwards, or of 

lying with the face downwards ; 

declivity ; habitual inclination. 
Pr6ng, n. A branch of a fork. 
Pro-nom-i-nal (pr6-n6m'e x nal), a. 

Having the nature of a pronoun. 
Pro-noun (pr6'n6un), n. A word 

used in stead of a noun. 
Pro-nounce (pr6-n6unse'), v. t. To 

speak, utter; to utter solemnly 

or distinctly: — v. i., to speak. 

{ap. p. — against a person, on a 

thing.) 
Pro-noun'cing, p. prs. 



^Pro-nounce-a-ble (pr6-ndunse'- 
a x bl), a. Capable of being pro- 
nounced or uttered. 

Pro-nun-ci-a-tion (pr6 x nun-sbe- 
a'shun or pro'^nun-se-a'shun), n. 
The act or mode of utterance ; 
delivery. 

Pr66f, n. Evidence, test, trial, 
experiment; impenetrability; in 
Printing, an impression upon 
which corrections are to be made 
[264-3] : — a., impenetrable, able 
to resist, (ap. p. — against.) 

Pr6p, v. t. To sustain; to keep 
up, support, or uphold : — n., a 
support or stay, that on which 
any thing rests. [217-2.] 

Prop'ping, p. prs. 

Prop'ped, p. prf. 

Prop-a-gan-dist fpr&p-a-gan'- 
dlst), n. A missionary. 

Prop-a-gate (pr&p'a^gate), v. t. To 
increase; to promote; to dis- 
seminate; to generate. 

Prop'aVa-ting, p. prs. 

Prop-a-ga-tion ( v pr6p-a-ga'shun), 
n. Act of propagating. 

Prop-a-ga-tor (pr&p'a x ga-tur), n. 
One who propagates. 

Pro-pel (pro-pel'), ». t. To urge 
forward by force ; to drive 
forward. 

Pro-pei/ltng, p. prs. 

Pro-peli/ed, p. prf. 

Pro-pel-ler (pr6-pel'lur), n. That 
which propels ; a steam vessel 
propelled by a screw-wheel; a 
wheel which propels. 

Pro-pen-si-ty (pr6-peVse^t£), n. 
Inclination; tendency; bias. 

Pro-pen'si^ties, n. pi. 

*Prop-er (pr6p'ur), a. Peculiar ; 
fit ; just : correct ; peculiar to an 
individual, as a proper name. 

Prop-er-ly (prop'ur^le), ad. Cor- 
rectly; duly, fitly. 

Prop-er-ty (pr&p'urHe), n. Pe- 
culiar quality ; right of posses- 
sion ; a possession ; an estate. 

Prop'er\ties, n.pl. 

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*Proph-e-cy (pr6fe x se), n. Pre- 
diction; a declaration of some- 
thing to come. [258-4.] 

*Proph'e v cies, n. pi. 

*Proph-e-sy (pr&fe x sl), v. t. [prs. 
t. 3, ^prophesies.] To predict; 
to foretell ; to foreshow : — v. %., 
to utter prophecies. 

Proph'e n si-ed, p. prf. 

Proph-et (pr&f It), n. A man who 
foretells. 

Proph-et-ess (pr&f'it^es), n. A 
woman who foretells. 

Proph'et v ess-es, n. pi. 

Pro-phet-ic (pro-fet'ik), 1 

Pro-phet-i-cal (pro-fet'e^kal), J 
a. Foretelling. [146-16.] 

Pro-phet-i-cal-ly (pr6-f^t'e x kal- 
\k),ad. By way of prophecy. 

*PROPH-Y-LAc-TicC v pr6f-e-lak'tik), 
rc. A preventive medicine : — a., 
preventive. 

*PRO-piN-QTTi-TY(pr6-pfngk'weH£) 
n. Nearness in time or in rela- 
tionship. 

*PRO-Pi-Ti-A-BLE(pr6-pish'e^a-bl), 
a. Admitting of propitiation. 

Pro-pi-ti-ate (pr6-plsh'e N ate), v. t. 
To conciliate; to induce to fa- 
vor ; to make atonement. 

Pro-pi'ti^a-ting, p. prs. 

Pro-pi-ti-a-tion (pr6 v plsh-^-a'- 
shun), n. Act or means of mak- 
ing propitious ; atonement. 

*Pro-pi-ti-a-tor (pr&^plsh-e-a'- 
tur), n. One who atones; an 
appeaser. 

Pro-pi-ti-a-tor-y (pr6-pish'e r a- 
turVe), a. Having power or 
adapted to atone ; conciliatory : 
— n., the mercy-seat. 

Pro-pi-tious (pr&-plsh'us), a. Fa- 
vorable, kind ; ready to forgive ; 
auspicious. 

Pro-pi-tious-ly (pr&-pish'us v le), 
ad. Favorably, kindly. 

Pro-pi-tious-ness (pr6-pish'us- 
v nes), n. Favorableness, kindness. 

Pro-po-nent (pr6-p6'nent), n. One 
who makes a proposal. 
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Pro-por-tton (pr6-p6re'sh&n), n. 
Comparative relation of one 
thing to another; ratio; an ex- 
pression of equality between two 
ratios ; the rule of three ; equal 
or just share [205-24] : — v. t, to 
adjust by comparative relation ; 
to form with symmetry. [65-6.] 
[380-12.] 

7^" Proportion is the relative 
magnitude or value which one 
quantity bears to another of 
the same kind : ratio is the 
measure of proportion, or it is 
the quotient obtained by di- 
viding the antecedent (the as- 
sumed standard measure) into 
the consequent (the thing to be 
measured); thus, the propor- 
tion of a to b is a expressed by 
the ratio b: a = ~b. 

A proportion is an expres- 
sion of the equality of ratios ; 

thus, *. = c and JL = c; there- 
at m 

fore _L __ _!L, which is usually 

written 

a : b : : m : n. 
In this proportion a and n are 
the extrew.es> b and m the means; 
a and m are antecedents, b and 
n consequents ; a: b constitutes 
the first couplet, m : n the 
second couplet; each letter is 
a term or proportional. 
Pro-por-tion-a-ble (pr6-p6re'~ 
shun v a-bl), a. Adjusted by com- 
parative relation ; admitting pro- 
portion. 
Pro-por-tion-a-bly (pro-p6re'- 
shun x a-ble), ad. By proportion. 
Pro-por-tion-al (pr6-pore'shun- 
y al), a. Having a settled com- 
parative relation : — n., a quantity 
in proportion. 
Pro-por-tion-al-i-ty (prd x p6re- 
shun-al'le v te), n. The state of 
being in proportion. 
Pro-por-tion-al-ly (pr6-p6re'~ 
shun x al-le), ad. In due proportion. 



Pro-por-tion-ate (prft-pore'shun- 
^ate), v. t. To make proportional. 

Pro-por'tion v a-ting, p. prs. 

Pro-por-tion-ate (pr6-p6re'shun- 
It), a. Adjusted to something 
else according to a certain rate. 

Pro-por-tion-ate-ly (pr6-pdre'- 
shiWit-le), ad. Proportionally. 

-Pro-po-sal (pri-p^zal), n. A 
scheme propounded; offer, over- 
ture; design. [100-22.] [300-6.] 

Pro-pose (pr6-p6ze'), v. t. To 
offer to the consideration ; to 
tender ; to bid (ap.p. — to): — v. tV, 
to offer in marriage. 

Pro-po'sing, p. prs. 

Pro-po-ser (pro-p6'zur), n. One 
who proposes. 

PROP-o-si-TiON( x pr^p-o-zlsVun),?i. 
A sentence in which any thing 
is affirmed or decreed ; proposal. 

Prop-o-si-tion-al ( N pr&p-6-zish'- 
un N al), a. Belonging to a prop- 
osition. 

Pro-pound (pr6-p6und / ), v. t. To 
offer for consideration; to pro- 
pose formally. 

Pro-pri-e-ta-ry (pr6-prl'e N ta-re), 
n. A possessor in his own right: 
— a., belonging to an owner. 

Pro-pri'e v ta-ries, n. pi. 

*Pro-pri-e-tor (pro-pri'eHur), n. 
A possessor in his own right; an 
owner. 

Pro-pri-e-tor-ship (pr6-pri'eHur- 
ship), n. The state of a pro- 
prietor. 

Pro-pri-e-tress (pro-pri'eHr&s), 
n. A female proprietor. 

Pro-pri'e x tress-es, n. pi. 

Pro-pri-e-ty (pr6-pri'e v te), n. Ex- 
clusive right; accuracy; just- 
ness,suitableness,decorum.[272.] 

Pro-pri'e x ties, n. jjI. 

Pro-pul-sion (prd-pul'shun), n. 
The act of driving forward. 

Pro-ro-ga-tion fprd-ro-ga'shun), 
n. The continuance of the Eng- 
lish Parliament to another ses- 
sion; continuance. 



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Pro-rogue (pr6-r6g'), v. t. To 

protract; to put off; to continue 

the parliament to another session. 
*PRO-ROGU-iNG(pr6-r6g'lng),^.prs. 
Pro-rup-tion (pr6-rup'shun), n. 

The act of bursting forth. 
Pro-sa-ic (pr6-za'lk), a. Resem- 
bling prose ; commonplace. 
Pro-s a-ist (pr6-za'lst or pr6'zalst), 

n. A writer of prose. 
*Pro-sce-ni-um (pr6-se'neMm), n. 

The front part of a stage in a 

theatre. 
Pro-scribe (pr6-skrlbe / ), v. t. To 

censure capitally ; to condemn ; 

to denounce; to outlaw. 
Pro-scri'bing, p. prs. 
PRO-scRiP-TioN(pr6-skrlp'shun),w. 

Doom to death or confiscation; 

condemnation. 
Pro-scrip-tive (pr6-skrlp'tiv), a. 

Tending to proscribe ; dooming. 
Prose (pr6ze), n. Language not 

restrained to harmonic sounds 

or to a set number of syllables 

[214-4] : — a.,consisting of prose : 

— v. i., to make a tedious relation. 
Pro'sing, p. pre. 
Pros-e-cute (pros'e^kute), v. t. To 

pursue; to continue; to sue by 

law ; to arraign. 
Pros'e^cu-ting, p. pr8. 
Pros-e-cu-tion ( x pr6s-e-ku'shun), 

n. Pursuit; endeavor to carry 

on ; a suit in a court of law. 
*Pros-e-cu-tor (pr6s'e > ku-tur), n. 

One who prosecutes. 
*Pros-e-lyte (pr6s'e v llte), n. A 

new convert [129-23] : — v. t. f to 

convert. 
Pros'e v lyt-ing, p. prs. 
Pros-e-ly-tism (pr&s'eHl-tlzm), n. 

The making of new converts. 
Pro-ser (pr6'zur), n. A writer of 

prose; a tedious relater. 
Pro-sla-ver -Y(*pr6-sla' vuVre), 

Advocating slavery. 
Pro-so-di-al (pro-so'de'al), } 
Pro-sod-i-cal (prd-s6d'e N kal), J 

Relating to prosody. 



Pro-so-di-an (prft-so'de^an), ) 
*Pros-o-dist (pr&s'6Mlst), J 

One versed in metre or prosody. 
Pros-o-dy (pr6s'6 v de), n. That 

part of grammar which treats of 

versification. 
*Pros-o-po-pce-ia ( x pr6s-6-p6-pe'- 

ya), n. Personification. 
Pros-pect (pr6s'pekt), n. View of 

something distant; the object of 

view; reason to hope [63-18]: 

v. t. or v. »., to search for mines 

or placers. 
Pros-pec-tive (pr&s-pek'tlv), a. 

Viewing at a distance ; future. 
Pros-pec-tive-ly (pr6s-pek'tlv- 

Me), ad. With reference to the 

future. 
Pros-pec-tus (pr&s-pek'tus), n. 

Plan of a proposed literary work. 
Pros-pec'tus x es, n. pi. 
Pros-per (pr6s'pur), v. t. To 

cause to be prosperous : — v. i., to 

be successful; to thrive; to 

make gain. 
Pros-per-i-ty (pr6s-peVeHe), n. 

Success, good fortune. [32.] 

[384-22.] 
Pros-per-ous (pr6s'purNis), a. 

Successful, fortunate, lucky. 
Pros-per-ous-ly (pr6s'pur x us-le), 

ad. Fortunately, successfully. 
Pros-the-sis (pr6s'^e v sis), n. In 

Grammar, a figure by which a 

letter or syllable is prefixed to a 

word; as, ewchain. 
Pros-trate (pros'trate or pr&s'- 

trlt), a. Lying at length; flat; 

humble. [124.] [266-2.] 
Pros-trate (pr6s'trate), v. t. To 

throw down ; to fall down in ad- 
oration. [256-9.] 
Pros'tra x ting, p. pra. 
Pros-tra-tion (pr6s-tra'shun), n. 

Act of falling down ; depression. 
Pro-sy (prd'ze), a. [prosier — 

prosiest.] Like prose; tedious. 
*Pro-te-an (pr6'te v an), a. Rela- 
ting to Proteus ; changing shape 

at will. 



Pro-tect (pr6-tekf), v. t. To sup- 
port; to cherish; to defend; to 
keep in safety, (ap. p. — others 
from, ourselves against.) 

Pro-tec-tion (pro-tek'shun), n. 
A defense; a shelter from evil. 
[335-7,] 

Pro-tec-tive (pr6-teVtiv), a. 
Defensive, sheltering. 

*Pro-tec-tor (pr6-tek'tur), n. A 
defender ; a supporter. 

Pro-tec-tor-ate (pr6-tek'tur^lt), 
n. A protectorship. 

Pro-tec-tor-ship (pr6-tek'tur- 
x shlp), n. Government by a 
protector. 

Pro-tec-tress (prd-tek'tres), n. 
A female who protects. 

Pro-tec'tress^es, n. pi. 

*PRO-TE-GE( > pr6-ta-zhaO, n. One 
protected ; a dependant. 

Pro-test (pr6'test or pr&t'est), n. 
A solemn declaration of opinion 
against something; a notice that 
a note is not paid. 

Pro-test (pr6-test'),v. i. To give a 
solemn declaration of opinion or 
resolution; to assert; to remon- 
strate {ap. p. — against): — v. t., to 
note the nonpayment of a bill of 
exchange. 

Prot-est-ant (prot'est^ant), a* 
Belonging to Protestants : — n. t 
one who protests against the 
Roman Catholic Church. 

Prot-est-ant-ism (pr6t'esfant- 
izm), n. The principles or re- 
ligion of Protestants. 

PROT-EST-A-TioN( x pr6t-est-a'shun), 
n. A solemn declaration; a 
protest. 

*Pro-test-er (pr6-test'u.r), n. 
One who protests. 

Pro-te-us (pro'te^us), n. In My- 
thology, a marine deity, supposed 
to assume a variety of shapes. 

*Pro-thon-o-ta-ry (pr6-M6n'6- 
Ha-re), ». The head register ; a 
clerk of a court. 

Pro-thon'o v ta-ries, n. pi. 
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Pro-to-col (prd't6 v k&l), n. The 
original copy of any writing. 

*Pro-to-mar-tyr ( v pr6-to-mar'- 
tur), n. The first martyr, Stephen. 

*Pro-to-type (pr6't6Hlpe), n. The 
original of a copy; exemplar; 
model; archetype. 

Pro-tract (pr6-trakt')> v. t. To 
draw out; to delay; to prolong; 
to lengthen ; to retard; to put off. 
[108-14.] [240.] 

Pro-trac-tion (pr6 r trak'shun), n. 
Act of protracting. 

Pro-tract-er. See protractor. 

Pro-trac-tive (pr6-trak'tlv), a. 
Dilatory, delaying. 

*Pro-tract-or (pr6-trakt'ur), n. 
One who, or that which, pro- 
tracts; a mathematical instru- 
ment used in drawing angles. 

Pro-trude (pr6-trude'), v. t. To 
thrust forward or out : — v. i. } to 
be thrust forward. 

Pro-tru'ding, p. prs. 

Pro-tru-sion (pr6-tro6'zhun), n. 
The act of thrusting forward 
state of being protruded. 

Pro-tru-sive (pr6-tru'siv), a 
Thrusting forward. 

Pro-tu-ber-ance (pr6-tu'ber- 
x anse), n. Something swelling 
above the rest ; a prominence, 

PRO-TU-BER-ANT(pr&-tu'beVant),a. 
Swelling, prominent. 

Pro-tu-ber-ate (pr6-tu'beYate), 
v. i. To bulge out. 

Pro-tu'ber v a-ting, p. prs. 

PROtfa), a. Having great self-es- 
teem; haughty, arrogant, osten- 
tatious ; fungous, (ap. p. — of.) 

Proud-ly (prdud'le), ad. Arro- 
gantly ; in a proud manner. 

Prove (pr66v), v. t. [proved — 
proved or proven.] To show 
by argument or testimony; to 
establish as truth : — v. i. y to 
make trial. [58-12.] 

Pro'ving, p. prs. 

*Prov-a-ble (pr66v'a N bl), a. Ad- 
mitting of proof. 
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Prov-en-der (pr6v'enMur), 
Dry food for brutes, as hay, 
corn, &c. 

Prov-erb (pr&v'erb), n. A com- 
mon saying, an adage; a by- 
word. [163-11.] 

Pro-ver-bi-al (pr6-ve¥be'al), a. 
Mentioned in a proverb; used 
as a proverb. 

Pro-ver-bi-al-ism (pr6-veVbe x al- 
Izm), n. A proverbial phrase. 

Pro-ver-bi-al-ly (pr6-ver'be x al- 
le), ad. By a proverb. [266-8.] 

Pro-vide (prd-vlde'), v. t. To pro- 
cure beforehand ; to furnish ; to 
supply, (ap. p. — with, against, 
for.) [273-17.] 

Pro-vi'ding-, p. prs. 

Pro-vi'ded, p. prf.i — con. d., on 
condition that. 

Prov-i-dence (pr&v'eMense), n. 
The care of God over created 
beings ; frugality ; timely prep 
aration or care; prudence; fore- 
sight. [78-1.] [330-6.] 

Prov-i-dent (prSv'eMent), a. Pru 
dent ; forecasting. 

*Prov-i-den-tial (^pr&v-e-deV- 
shal), a. Relating to, or effected 
by, Providence. 

Prov-i-den-tial-ly fpr6v-e-deV- 
shalle), ad. By Providence. 

Prov-i-dent-ly (pr6v'eM^nt-l^), 
ad. With wise precaution. 

Prov-ince (pr6v'inse), n. A con- 
quered country, governed by a 
delegate ; proper office or busi- 
ness ; a district, a region. [53.] 

Pro-vin-cial (pr6-vln'shal), a. 
Relating to a province; unpol- 
ished, rude [67] : — w., one be- 
longing to a province. 

Pro-vin-cial-ism (pr6-vin'shal- 
Izm), n. Peculiar speech of a 
province. 
Pro-vis-ion (pr6-vlzh'un), n. Act 
of providing beforehand ; stipu- 
lation; measure taken ; food 
[57-17] [265-12] :— v. L, to sup- 
ply with provisions. 



Pro-vis-ion-al (pr6-vizh'dn x al), a. 
Provisionary. 

Pro-vis-ion-al-ly (pr6-vlzh'un- 
^al-le), ad. Temporally. 

Pro-vis-ion-a-ry (pr6-vizh'un^a- 
re), a. Provided for present 
need; temporary. 

Pro-vi-so (pr6-vl'z6), n. A stip- 
ulation ; a condition. 

*Pro-vi'sos, n. pi. 

*Pro-vi-sor (pr6-vl'zur), n. A 
steward, a purveyor. 

Pro-vi-sor-y (pr6-vl'zurVe), a. 
Conditional, containing a proviso. 

Prov-o-ca-tion ( y pr6v-6-ka/shun), 
n. Incitement ; cause of anger. 
[19-25.] [205-10.] 

Pro-vo-ca-tive (pr6-v6'ka v tlv), n. 
That which stimulates appetite : 
— a., exciting, stimulating. 

Pro-voke (pr6-v6ke'), v. t. To 
rouse ; to incense ; to make 
angry. [112-15.] 

Pro-vo'king, p. prs. 

Pro-vo-king-ly (prd-v6'king A l£), 
ad. So as to raise anger. 

*Prov-ost (pr6v'iist), n. One who 
presides over a city, a college, or 
a king's household; a mayor, a 
president, a chief officer. 

Pro-vost (pr6-v6' or pr6v'ust), n. 
The chief of the criminal depart- 
ment of an army or navy ; the 
official prosecutor of counter- 
feiters. 

*Pro-vost-ship (pr6'v6 x ship or 
prftv'ustWp), n. The office of a 
provost. 

Prow (prdu), n. The head or fore- 
part of a ship. [352-11.] 

Prow-ess (prSil'es), n. Bravery, 

valor, military gallantry. 
Prowl (prdul), v. i. To wander 
for prey; to rove about: — »., a 
ramble for prey. 
Prox-i-mate (proks'e^init), a. Im- 
mediate, direct, next, nearest. 
Prox-i-mate-ly (pr6ks'e v mit-le), 
ad. Immediately; by immedi- 
ate relation; next. 



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Prox-im-i-ty (pr6x-lm'e x te), n. 
Nearness, adjacency. 

Prox-i-mo (prftks'e^mo), ft. The 
next month. 

*Prox-y (proks'e), n. The agency 
of another ; a substitute. 

Proxies, n. pi. 

Prude (prS&d), n. A woman over- 
nice and scrupulous. 

Pru-dence (pr66'dense), ft. Wis- 
dom applied to practice, caution. 
[82-28.] 

Pru-dent (pr66'dent), a. Discreet, 
practically wise ; judicious ; fru- 
gal. [69-3.] [211-2.] 

*Pru-den-tial (pr66-den'shal), a. 
Dictated by prudence; having 
care or superintendence. 

Pru-den-tials (pr66-den'shalz), 
n.pl. Maxims of prudence. 

Pru-dent-ly (prftS'dentfle), ad. 
Discreetly, wisely. 

Pru-der-y (pr66'durVe), ft. Af- 
fected reserve or nicety in conduct. 

Pru-dish (pr66'dish), a. Affectedly 
grave, reserved, or precise. 

Prune (pr66n), v. t. To lop; to 
divest trees of their superflui- 
ties ; to trim : — ft., a dried plum. 

Pru'ning, p. prs. 

Pru-nel-la (pr6o-nel'la), ) 

*Pru-nel-lo (pr66-nel'ld), J n ' 
A kind of silken stuff; a prune. 

Pru-nel'loes, n. pi. 

*Pru-ri-ence (pr66're^nse), n. 
An itching or great desire. 

Pru-ri-ent (pr66're x ent), a. Itch- 
ing, uneasy with desire. 

Prus-sic (pms'sik or prus'sik), a. 
Noting a poisonous acid. 

Pry (pri), v. i. [prs. t. 3, pries.] 
To peep narrowly; to inspect 
closely : — v. t. y to raise with 
lever : — n., a lever. 

Pri' ed, p. prf. 

Psalm (sain or sam), n. A sacred 
song or hymn. 

*Psalm-ist (sam'ist, sam'lst, or 
sal'mlst), ». A writer of sacred 
songs. 



Psal-mod-i-cal (sal-m&d'e N kal or 
satn-6d'e^kal), a. Relating to 
psalms or psalmody. 

^Psal-mo-dist (sal'mdMlst or 
sam'6 x dist), n. A singer of psalms. 

Psal-mo-dy (sal'm6Me or sam'6- 
Me), n. The act of singing sa- 
cred songs ; a collection of sacred 
songs. [303-11.] 

Psal'mo v dies, n. pi. 

*Psal-ter (sawl'tur), n. The Book 
of Psalms. 

*Psal-ter-y (sawl'turVe), ft. A 
kind of harp. 

Psal'teries, n. pi. 

*Pseu-do (su'd6), a. False, coun- 
terfeit: — used only in compound 
words ; thus, ^sewrfo-philanthro- 
pist. 

Pshaw (shaw), in. An expression 
of contempt or disdain. 

PSY-CHO-LOG-IC-AL(\d-k6-lojlk V al) 

a. Relating to psychology ; mes- 
meric : — see mesmerism. 

*Psy-chol-o-gist (si-k6l'ld v jist), n. 
One versed in psychology. 

PsY-cHOL-o-GiZE(si-k61'l6 N jize),t;.<. 
To put into a mesmeric state. 

Psy-cholVgi-zing, p. prs. 

"*Psy-chol-o-gy (si-k61'ld v je), n. 
The science of the nature of the 
soul ; a branch of mesmerism. 

*Psy-cho-man-cy (si'k6 v man-se), 
n. Divination by consulting the 
souls of the dead. 

Pu-ber-ty (pu'beYte), n. The age 
following childhood. 

Pu-bes-cence (pu-bes'sense), n. 
State of puberty ; down of plants. 

Pu-bes-cent (pu-beVsent), a. Ar- 
riving at puberty ; downy. 

Pcb-lic (pub'lik), a. Belonging to 
a state or nation ; open, notori- 
ous, common : — n., the general 
body of a nation. 

Pcjb-li-can (pub'l^kan), n. Atoll- 
gatherer; an innkeeper. 

Pub-li-ca-tion ( v pub-le-ka'shun), 
n. The act of publishing ; a 
proclamation. [239-15.] 



*Pub-li-cist (pub'le^sist), n. A 
writer on the laws of nations. 

*Pub-lic-i-ty (pub-lis'se x te), n. 
State of being public, notoriety. 

PuB-Lic-LY(pub r llk x le), ad. Openly. 

Pub-LISH (pub'lish), v. t. [prs. t. 
3, publishes.] To make openly 
known; to declare; to put forth. 
[282-13.] 

Pub-lish-er (pub'llsVur), n. One 
who makes public ; one who pub- 
lishes a book. 

Pub-lish-ment (pub'lish^ment), ft. 
A public notice of an intended 
marriage. 

*Puce (puse), a. Of a dark brown 
color : — formerly written puke. 

Puck (puk), n. A roguish spirit; 
a fairy ; Robin-goodfellow. 

Puck-er (puk'kur), v. t. To gather 
into wrinkles; to contract into 
folds: — ft., a wrinkle; a small 
fold. 

Pud-der (pud'dur), ft. A tumult : 
— v. t., to perplex. 

Pud-ding (pud'ding), ft. A kind 
of food variously compounded. 

Pud-dle (pud'dl), ft. A small, 
muddy lake or pool: — v. t., to 
make muddy ; to line with clay, 
dirt, or sand to prevent leakage. 

Pud'dling, p. prs. 

Pud-dly (pud'dle), a. Muddy. 

Pu-den-cy (pu'den x se), n. Shame- 
facedness, modesty. 

Pu-dic-i-ty (pu-dis'se x te), n. Mod- 
esty, chastity. 

*Pu-e-rile (pu'eVil), a. Childish, 
boyish; weak; juvenile. 

Pu-e-ril-i-ty ( x pu-e-ril'le v te), ». 
Childishness, harmlessness. 

^Pu-e-ril'fties, ft. pi. 

Puff, n. A small blast of wind; a 
fungus; any thing light and 
porous; something to sprinkle 
powder on the hair; unmerited 
commendation : — v. t., to swell 
with wind ; to inflate ; to praise 
extravagantly : — v. ?"., to swell 
the cheeks with air; to pant. 
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PUL 



PUM 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me, niet — pine, pin — n&, mftve, 



PUN 



*Puf-fi-ness (puf fe N n£s), n. State 
of being turgid or puffy. 

Puf-fy (puffi), a. [puffier — 
puffiest.] Windy j turgid. 

Pug, n. A name of a fondled 
animal. 

Pugh (po&h), in, A word of con- 
tempt. 

Pu-gil-ism (pu'jirizm), n. The 
practice of fighting with the fist. 

*Pu-gil-ist (pu'jirist), n. One 
who fights with the fist, a boxer. 

Pu-gil-ist-ic ( x pu-jll-lst'lk), a. 
Pertaining to pugilism. 

*Pug-na-cious (pug-na'shus), a. 
Quarrelsome, contentious. 

Pug-nac-i-ty (pug-nas'se y t&), n. 
Inclination to fight. 

#Puis-ne (pu'ne), a. Inferior; 
younger; petty. 

*Pu-is-sance (pu'ls^sanse or pu- 
Is'sanse), n. Strength ; power ; 
force. 

Pu-is-sant (pu'is x sant or pu-ls'- 
sant), a. Forcible, powerful. 

Puke, v. t. or v. i. To vomit; to 
spew : — n., a vomit ; a medicine 
that causes vomiting : — see puce. 

Pu'king, p. prs, 

*Pul-chri-tude (pul'kreHude), n. 
Beauty, comeliness. 

Pule, v. i. To cry like a chicken ; 
to whine; to whimper. 

Pu'ling, p. prs. 

Pull, v. t. or v. i. To draw forci- 
bly; to pluck down; to tear: — 
n., the act of pulling. 

Pull-back (pill'bak), n. Some- 
thing that pulls back or hinders, 
restraint. 

Pul-let (pul'lit), n. A young hen. 

*Pul-ley (piii'le), n. A small 
wheel with a groove for a run- 
ning cord ; a mechanical power. 

Pul-mo-na-ry (pul'm6 v na-re), a. 
Belonging to, or affecting, the 
lungs. 

Pul-mon-ic (pul-m6n'ik), n. A 

medicine for diseases of the lungs; 

one diseased in the lungs. 

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Pulp, n. Any soft mass ; the soft 

part of fruit. 
Pul-pit (pul'plt), n. An elevated 

desk or structure for speakers. 
Pulp-ous (pulp'us), ) a. Soft, like 
Pulp-y (pulp'e), J pulp. 
Pul-sate (pul'sate), v. i. To beat 

or throb, as an artery. 
Pul'sa v ting, p. prs. 
*Pul-sa-tile (pul'saHll), a. Ad- 
mitting of striking or beating. 
*Pul-sa-til-la ( v pul-sa-tll'la), n. 

A plant and its flower; a species 

of anemone. 
Pul-sa-tion (pul-sa'shun), n. The 

act of throbbing. [105-24.] 

PUL-SA-TIVE (pul'sa^tlv), ) 

Pul-sa-tor-y (pul'saHur-re), j a ' 
Beating, throbbing like the pulse. 

Pulse, n. The motion of an art- 
ery as the blood is driven through 
it; leguminous plants. [319-1.] 

Pul-sif-ic (pul-slflk), a. Exciting 
the pulse. 

Pul-ver-a-ble (pulVeVa-bl), a. 
Capable of pulverization. 

PUL-VER-I-ZA-TION ( V pill-V^r-6-za'- 

shun), n. Reduction to dust or 

powder. 
Pul-ver-ize (pul'veVlze), v. t. To 

reduce to powder; to triturate. 
Pul'verVzing, p. prs. 
*Pul-ver-u-lence (pul-ver'u- 

N l£nse), n. Dustiness, powder. 
*Pum-ice (pum'mls or pu'mis), n. 

A cinder of some fossil ; a porous 

substance. 
*Pu-mi-ceous (pu-mlsh'us), a. 

Like pumice. 

PUM-MEL. See POMMEL. 

Pump, n. An engine by which 
water is drawn up from wells, &c; 
a kind of light shoe : — v. i., to 
work a pump : — v. t., to examine 
artfully. 

*Pump-brake (pump'brake),«.The 
handle of a pump. 

Pump-dale (pump'dale), n. A 
wooden tube to convey water 
from a chain-pump across a ship. 



Pomp-i-on (pump'e x 6n), 

Pump-ion (putnp'yun), 

*Pump-kin (pump'kln), 
A plant and its fruit. 

Pun, n. A play upon words which 
agree in sound, but differ in 
meaning : — v. i. f to make puns. 

Pun'ning, p. prs. 

Pun'ned, p. prf. 

Punch (punsh), n, A pointed in- 
strument; a beverage made by 
mixing spirituous liquor with 
water, sugar, and the juice of 
lemons; the harlequin of a pup- 
pet-show ; a blow : — v. L, to bore 
or perforate by driving a sharp 
instrument; to thrust. 

Punch'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

"**Punch-eon (punsh'un), n. A 
wine-cask of 84 gallons or two 
tierces ; the contents of a punch- 
eon ; a tool for stamping : — see 
gallon. 

*PuN-CHi-NEL-Lo( x pun-she-n^n6), 
n. A buffoon ; a punch. 

v Pun-chi-nel'loes, n. pi. 

Punc-ta-ted (punk'taHed), a. 
Drawn into a point, pointed. 

PuNC-TiL-io(pungk-tiry6)w.Nicety 
of behavior. [268.] 

*PUNC-TIL'lOS, 71. pi. 

*Punc-til-ious (pungk-tll'yus), a, 
Nice, exact, very precise. [244-9.] 
[129-10.] 

Punc-to (pungk't6), n. The point 
in fencing; a nice point in cere- 
mony; a punctilio. 

*Punc'toes, n. pi. 

Punc-tual (pungk'tshti^al), a. At 
the precise time, exact. 

Punc-tu-al-i-ty fpungk-tshu-al'- 
leHe), n. Nicety, scrupulous ex- 
actness, in time. [306-7.] 

PuNC-TU-AL-LY(pungk'tshu'al-le), 
ad. Nicely, exactly, scrupulous- 
ly in regard to time. [328.] 

Punc-tu-ate (pungk'tshu^ate), v. I, 
To mark literary composition 
with points or stops. 

Punc'tu v a-ting, p. prs. 



PUP 



PUR 

nSr, n&t — tube, tub, bull— 611 — pSund — thin, this. 



PUR 



Punc-tu-a-tion fpungk-tshu-a' 
shun), n. The art or method of 
pointing a writing. 

Punc-ture (pungk'tshur), n. A 
hole made with a sharp point: — 
v. t. f to pierce with a point. 

Punc'tu n ring, p. prs. 

Pun-dit (pun'dit), n. A learned 
Brahmin. 

Pung, n. A rude, one-horse sleigh. 

Pun-gen-cy (pun'jeVse), n. Power 
of pricking ; keenness, sharpness. 

Pun-gent (pun'jent), a. Pricking, 
sharp, acrimonious.f 

Ptr-Nic (pu'nik), a. Pertaining to 
Carthage ; treacherous. 

Pu-ni-ness (pu r ne v nes), n. Little- 
ness, smallness, weakness. 

Pun-ish (pun'lsh), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 
punishes.] To chastise ; to cor- 
rect ; to castigate ; to afflict with 
pain for a fault. 

Pun-ish-a-ble (pun'ish^a-bl), a. 
Liable to punishment 

Pun-ish-ment (pun'ish N ment), n. 
An infliction for a fault or crime. 

*Pu-ni-tive (pu'neHlv), a. Penal, 
inflicting punishment. 

Punk (pungk), n. A fungus; rot- 
ten wood. 

Pun-ster (pun'stur), n. One given 
to punning. 

Punt, n. A flat-bottomed boat. 

Pu-ny (pu'ne), a. [punier — pu 
niest.] Little, petty; young; 
weak; inferior. [58-27.] 

Pup, n. A young dog, a puppy, 

Pu-pa (pu'pa), n. An insect in the 
second stage of its existence; 
chrysalis : — see caterpillar. 

Pu'piE, n. pi. 

Pu-pil (pu'pll), n. The apple of 
the eye ; a scholar. 

Pu-pil-age (pu'pirije), n. State of 
being a scholar ; wardship. 

Pertaining to a pupil or ward. 

Pup-pet (pup'plt), n. A small 

image moved by a wire, a doll. 



Pup-pet-Show (pup'plt^sh6), n. A 
mock drama performed by ima- 
ges moved by wires. 

Pup-py (pup'pe), n. A whelp; 
an impertinent fellow. 

Pup'pies, n. pi. 

*Pup-py-ism (pup'pelzm), n. Con- 
ceit ; cringing meanness. 

Pur. See purr. 

Pur-blind (pur'bllnd), a. Near- 
sighted. 

*Pur-chas-a-ble (ptir'tshas^a-bl), 
a. Possible to be purchased. 

Pur-chase (pur'tshas), n. Any 
thing bought; a bargain; me- 
chanical advantage : — v. t. or 
v. i., to obtain ; to buy. 

Pur'chas^ing, p. prs. 

Pure, a. Unsullied ; clear ; free 
from guilt ; chaste. 

Pure-ly (purele), ad. In a pure 
manner, without mixture ; merely. 

Pure-ness (pure'nes), n. Clear- 
ness; simplicity; innocence. 

Pur-ga-tion (pur-ga'shun), n. 
The act of cleansing or purifying. 

Pur-ga-tive (pur'ga^tiv), a. Ca- 
thartic, tending to purge : — n., a 
purging medicine. 

PUR-GA-TO-RI-AL^p&r-ga-toWal), 

a. Belonging to purgatory. 

Pur-ga-tor-y (pur'ga v tur-re), n. 
According to the faith of some 
Christians, a place in which souls 
are purified by punishment. 

Purge (purje), v. t. To cleanse; 
to purify ; to clear : — v. i. y to be- 
come pure or clean (ap. p. — of, 
from, away) : — n., a cathartic. 

Pur'ging,^. prs. 

Pu-ri-fi-ca-tion fpu-re-fe-ka'- 
shun), n. Act of making pure. 

Pu-ri-fi-er (pu're v fi-ur), n. One 
who or that which purifies. 

Pu-ri-fy (pu're'fl), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 
purifies.] To make pure ; to 
cleanse : — v. i., to become pure. 

Pu'ri n fi-ed, p. prf. 

Pu-rim (pu'rlm), n. The Jewish 
feast of lots. 

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Pu-rist (pu'rist), n. One extremely 
nice in the choice of words. 

Pu-ri-tan (pu'reHan), n. A dis- 
senter from the Church of Eng- 
land ; one very strict in morals, 
religious duties, &c. 

Pu-Ri-TAN-i-CAL( v pu-re-tan'e x kal), 
a. Relating to Puritans. 

Pu-ri-tan-ism (pu'reHan-lzm), n. 
The practice or creed of the 
Puritans. 

Pu-ri-ty (pu'reHe), n. Chastity; 
cleanness ; genuineness. [84-20.] 
[378-16.] 

Pu'rlties, n. pi. 

Purl, n. A kind of lace ; a medi- 
* cated malt liquor ; a gentle rip- 
pling: — v. i., to murmur; to flow 
with a gentle noise. 

Pur-lieu (pur'lu), n. Border; 
enclosure ; district. [141-38.] 

*Pur-lieus (pur'luze), n. pi. 

Pur-loin (pur-l61n'), v. t. To take 
by theft : — v. i., to practice theft. 

Pur-loin-er (pur-l6in'ur), n. A 
thief. 

Pur-ple (pur'pl), a. Red tinged 
with blue : — v.t.,to color with pur- 
ple : — n., a purple color or dress. 

Pur'pling, p. prs. 

Pur'ples, n. pi. A kind of scurvy. 

Pur-plish (pur'pllsh), a. Some- 
what purple. 

Pur-port (pivr'port), n. Design ; 
tendency : — v. t., to intend ; to 
show; to import. 

Pur-pose (pur'pus), n. Design, 
intention, aim, object [248] : — 
v. t., to intend or design : — v. i. f 
to have an intention. 

Pur'pos x ing, p. prs. 

Pur-pose-ly (pur'pus^le), ad. By 
design, on purpose. 

Pur ) / a x . f To murmur 

*PuE R pP ,lr >' ,, - r - J as a cat; 
[317-20] : — n., murmur of a cat. 

Purse, n. A small bag for money; 
the prize of money at a race : — 
v. t., to contract as a purse ; to 
put into a purse. 

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PUS 



PYE 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me, met — pine, pin — no, m5ve, 



PYX 



Pur's ing, p. prs. 

Purse'prIde, n. Pride of wealth. 

Purse-proud (purse'prdiid), a. 
Puffed up with riches. 

Pur-ser (pur'sur), n. The pay- 
master of a ship. 

Pur-si-ness (pur'se^nes), n. Short- 
ness of breath with corpulence. 

Pur-su-ance (ptir-su'anse), n. Pro- 
cess ; prosecution ; consequence. 

Pur-su-ant (pur-su'ant), a. Done 
in consequence ; consequent ; 
agreeable. 

Pur-sue (pur-su'), v. U To follow 
to chase ; to prosecute : — v. %., to 
go on ; to proceed. 

Pur-su'ing, p. prs. 

Pur-su-er (pi\r-su'ur), n. One 
who pursues. 

Pur-suit (pur-sute')> n. The act of 
following; employment, occupa- 
tion; chase. [139-24.] 

*Pur-sui-vant (pur'sweVant), n. 
A state messenger. 

Pur-sy (pur'se), a. Short-breathed, 
in consequence of corpulence. 

Pur-te-nance (pur'te^nanse), n. 
The pluck of an animal. 

Pu-ru-lence (puWle'nse), ) 

Pu-ru-len-cy (pu'ru'len-se), J n ' 
Generation of pus and matter; pus. 

Pu-ru-lent (pu'ruHent), a. Con- 
sisting of pus. 

Pur-vey (pur-va'), v. t. To pro- 
vide : — v. i., to buy in provisions. 

Pur-vey-ance (pur-va'anse), n. 
Act of purveying ; provision. 

Pur-vey-or (pur-va'ur), n. One 
who provides. 

Pur-view (pur'vu), n. Sphere ; 
limit, scope ; the body of a stat- 
ute distinct from the preamble. 

Pus, n. The yellowish-white mat- 
ter of an ulcer, sore, &c. 

Push, v. t. To drive; to urge; to 
thrust; to make a push : — n. t an 
impulse ; a trial ; a thrust. 

Push'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Pu-sil-lan-im-i-ty (pu^sll-lan-lnr'- 
e'te; n. Cowardice, timidity. 
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*Pu-sil-lan-i-mous ( v pu-sll-lan'e- 
WLs), a. Cowardly. 

Puss, n. A cat; a hare. 

Puss'es, n. pi. 

Pust-u-late (pus'tshu^late), v. i, 
To form into pustules. 

PustVla-ting, p. prs. 

Pus-tule (ptis'tshule), n. A pim- 
ple containing pus. 

*Pus-tu-lous (pus'tshuHus), a. 
Having pustules. 

Put, v. t. [put — put.] To lay ; to 
bring to a condition ; to propose : 
— v. i. } to shoot (forth); to steer. 

Put'ting, p. prs. 

Put, n. A rustic ; a clown; a game 
at cards. 

Pu-ta-tive (pu'ta^tiv), a. Sup- 
posed ; not real. 

Pu-tid (pu'tld), a. Low ; base. 

Put-off (put'6f or put'awf), n, 
An excuse, an evasion. 

Pu-tre-fac-tion ( N pu-tr&-fak'- 
shun), n. State of growing rotten, 

*Pu-tre-fac-tive ( x pu-tre-fak'- 
tlv), a. Becoming or making 
rotten. 

*Pu-tre-fy (pu'trM), v. i. [prs. 
t. 3, putrefies.] To rot: — v. t. t 
to cause to rot. 

Pu'treVi-ed, p. prf. 

*Pu-tres-cence (pu-treVsense), n. 
State of rotting, rottenness. 

Pu-tres-cent (pu-treVse'nt), a. 
Growing rotten ; putrid. 

Pu-tres-ci-ble (pu-treV se'bl), a. 
Liable to become rotten. 

Pu-TRin(pu / trid),a. Rotten,corrupt. 

Pu-trid-i-ty (pu-trld'e N te), ) 

Pu-trid-ness (pu'trid N ne ! s), J n ' 
Rottenness. 

Put-ty (put'te), n. A cement used 
by glaziers : — v. t. [prs. t. 3, put- 
tie s], to cement with putty. 

Puz-zle (puVzl), v. t. To perplex : 
v. i. f to be perplexed : — n., em- 
barrassment, perplexity; a toy 
or game to test ingenuity. 

Puz'zling, p. prs. 

Pye. See pie. 



*Pyg-me-an (plg-me'an), a. Like 
a pigmy, dwarfish. 

Pyg-my (plg'ine), n. A dwarf: — 
a., pygmean, dwarfish : — some-, 
times written pigmy. 

Pyg'mies, n. pi. 

Pyr-a-mid (plr'a'mid), n. A solid 
having a base of three or more 
sides, and a like number of con- 
joined triangular faces termina- 
ting in a point called the vertex. 
[98-5.] 

Py-ram-i-dal (pe-ram'e'dal), 

^PYR-A-MiD-i-CAL^pir-a-mid^kal) 
a. Having the form of a pyramid. 

*Pyre (plre), n. A funeral-pile; 
a pile to be burnt. 

Pyr-ite (plr'lte), n. Fire-stone ; 
a combination of sulphur with 
iron, copper, nickel, or cobalt. 

*Py-ri'tes, n. sing, or pi. 

*Pyr-o-lig-ne-ous ( x plr-c-llg'ne- 
^us), a. Noting an impure acetic 
acid obtained by distilling wood, 
coal, &g. 

Pyr-ol-o-gy (plr-ol'16'je), n. The 
science of heat. 

Pyr-om-e-ter (pir-6m'eHur), n. An 
instrument used to measure in- 
tense heat, or the expansion 
caused by heat. 

Pyr-o-tech-nic ( v pir-6-tfik / nlk), a. 
Pertaining to fireworks, or to 
their manufacture. 

^PYR-o-TECH-Nicsfplr-o-teVnlks) 
n. pl.The art of making fireworks. 

Pyr-o-tech-nist ( x plr-6-tek'nlst), 
n. One skilled in pyrotechnics. 

Pyr-rhic (pir'rik), n. A poetic 
foot of two short syllables : — a., 
relating to a pyrrhic. 

*Pyr-rho-nism (plr / r6 r nizm), n. 
Skepticism, universal doubt: the 
doctrines of Pyrrho. 

*Pyth-o-ness (pkJWne's), n. The 
priestess of Apollo at Delphi; a 
witch. 

Pyx (plks), n. The box in which 
the host is carried ; a box used to 
test coins : — often written pix. 



QUA 



QUA 
nor, n&t— tube, tub, bull— dil— p5und- 



-thin, THis. 



QUA 



Q(ku), n. The seventeenth letter 
and the twelfth consonant is 
always followed by u. The name 
is written Kue, and the plural 
Rues. It is usually the abbre- 
viation of queen or question. 
Q.E.D. stand for quod erat dem- 
onstrandum (ichich was to be 
proved); qr. for quarter or quad- 
rans [a farthing). 
Quack (kwak), v. i. To cry like a 
duck: — n., a boastful pretender 
to any art; an empiric, a mount- 

Iebank, a charlatan : — a., secret 
in composition and reputed to 
possess great efficacy ; as, a 
quack medicine ; empirical : 
guilty of quackery ; as, a quack 
doctor. 

Quack-er-y (kwak'kuVre), n. 
Pretension to a knowledge of 
physic ; practice of a quack. 

Quack'er v ies, ft. pi. 

Quack-ish (kwak'lsh), a. Like a 
quack; empirical. 

*Q.uAD-RA-GEs-i-MA( v kw6d-ra-jes / - 
e v ma), n. The season of Lent, 
lasting forty days. 

Quad-ra-ges-i-mal ( v kw6d-ra-jeV- 
e v mal), a. Relating to Lent. 

Quad-ran-gle (kw6d'rang N gl), n. 
A plane figure with four angles ; 
a quadrilateral. 

Quad-ran-gu-lar (kw&d-rang'gu- 
x lur), a. Having four angles ; 
quadrilateral. 

Quad-rant (kw&d'rant), n. The 
fourth part ; an instrument with 
which altitudes are taken ; a 
quarter of a circle, or 90°. 

Quad-rant-al (kw6d-rant'al), a. 
Included in the fourth part of 
a circle j pertaining to a quad- 
rant. 

Quad-rat (kw6d'rlt), n. A square 
piece of metal used to fill up 
spaces in printing. 



Quad-rate (kw6d'rlt), a. Square ; 
having four sides ; divisible into 
four parts ; adapted : — n., a 
square surface. 

Quad-rate (kw6d'rate), v. i. To 
square ; to suit ; to adapt. 

Quad'ra^ting, p. pre. 

Quad-rat-ic (kw6d-ratlk), a. Be- 
longing to a square; produced 
by squaring; including a square. 

Quad-ra-ture (kw6d'ra\shure), n. 
The act of squaring. 

#Quad-ren-ni-al (kw6d-re ! n'ne- 
x al), a. Happening once in four 
years. 

Quad-ri-lat-er-al (Miw&d-re-lat'- 
eVal), a. Having four sides : — 
ft., a plane figure having four 
sides: a quadrangle. 

*Qua-drille (ka-drll'), ft. A game 
at cards ; a dance. 

Quad-ril-lion (kw6d-rlryun), a.or 
ft. By the French or American 
method of numeration, a number 
expressed by a unit in the six- 
teenth place ; by the English 
method, a unit in the twenty-fifth 
place. 

Quad-rip-ar-tite (kw&d-rlp'ar- 
Hlte), a. Divided into four 
parts ; binding four parties. 

*Quad-ru-ma-nous (kw6d-ru'ma- 
N nus), a. Having four hands. 

Quad-ru-ped (kw6d'ru v ped), n. 
An animal that has four legs : — 
a., having four feet.f 

Quad-ru-ple (kw6d r ru x pl),v. t. To 
make four times as many: — a., 
fourfold ; four times told. 

Qcad'ruVling, p. prs. 

Quad-ru-pli-cate (kw6d-ru'ple- 
v kit), a. Fourfold. 

Quad-ru-pli-cate (kw6d-ru/ple- 
v kate), v. t. To double twice. 

QuAD-RU'PLI V CA-TING, p. prs. 

Quad-ru-pli-ca-tion ( v kw6d-ru- 
ple-ka'shdn), w. The taking of 
a thing four times. 

Quaff (kwaf or kwaf), v. t. To 
drink; to swallow. 



Quag (kwag), n. A quagmire. 
*Quag-gy (kwag'ge), a. [quag- 

GIER — QUAGGIEST.] Boggy. 

Quag-mire (kwag'mlre), ft. A 
shaking, yielding marsh. 

Quail (kwale), n. A bird of 
game : — v. t., to languish ; to de- 
ject: — v. t., to crush; to de- 
press ; to cause to quail. 

Quaint (kwant), a. Neat; whim- 
sical; strange; odd; affected; 
fanciful. [25-36.] 

Quaint-ly (kwant'le), ad. Nicely, 
exactly; oddly; fancifully. 

-Quaint-ness (kwant'nSs), n. Odd- 
ness; nicety; affected precise- 
ness. 

Quake (kwake), v. i. To shake 
with cold or fear; to tremble; 
to shudder: — ft., a shuddering, 
a trembling. 

Qua'king, p. prs. 

Qua-ker (kwa'kur), w. One of a 
religious sect called Friends. 

Qua-ker-ism (kwa'ktirlzm), ft. 
The principles of Quakers. 

Qual-i-fi-a-ble (kw&l'le'fl-a^bl), a. 
Admitting of qualification or 
modification. 

Qual-i-fi-ca-tion ( x kw6l-le-fe-ka r - 
shun), ft. Accomplishment ; ac- 
quirement ; abatement ; that 
which qualifies. [322-18.] 

Qual-i-fi-er (kwol'le'ft-ur), n. One 
who or that which qualifies. 

Qual-i-fy (kw61 / le v fl), v. t. [prs. 
t. 3, qualifies.] To fit for ; to 
accomplish ; to modify ; to abate ; 
to limit; to soften. 

Qual Vfi-ed, p. prf 

Qual-i-ty (kw61'le x te), w. Nature 
relatively considered ; property ; 
rank; persons of rank; charac- 
ter; temper, disposition. [123-2.] 
[384-15.] 

Qualities, n. pi. 

*Qualm (kwam or kwam), n. A 
sudden fit of sickness, nausea; 
scruple of conscience, compunc- 
tion, self-reproof. 

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QUA 



QUA 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me, m&t — pine, pin — n&, m&ve, 



QUE 



Qualm-ish (kwam'lsh or kwam'- 
Ish), a. Seized with sickly 
languor. 

Quan-ba-ry (kw&n-da'r£ or kw6n'- 
daVe), n. A doubt, a difficulty ; 
state of perplexity. 

Quan-da'ries, n. pi. 

Quan-ti-ty (kw6n'te x te), n. That 
property of any thing which 
may be increased or diminished ; 
bulk or weight ; a portion ; a 
part; measure; the measure of 
time in pronouncing a syllable. 

Quan'ti v ties, n. pi. 

Quan-tum (kwftn'tum), n. Amount, 
quantity. 

*Quar-an-tine ^kwor-ran-teen'), 
n. Forty days ; the time which 
a ship suspected of infection is 
obliged to forbear intercourse 
with the shore: — v. t., to re- 
strain from intercourse so as to 
avoid danger from infectious 
diseases. 

Quar-rel (kw&r'rll), n. A brawl, 
a dispute, a contest ; a scuffle : — 
v. i., to debate, squabble ; to dis- 
pute violently, (ap. p. — with.) 

Quar'relW, I 

*Quar'rel > ling, j p ' pr8m 

Quar'rel-ed, j - 

*Quar'rell-ed, SV'W- 

Quar-rel-some (kw&r'rlfsum), a. 
Inclined to contentions. 

*Quar-rel-some-ness (kw&r'ril- 
N sum-n^s), n. Contentiousness. 

Quar-ry (kw6r're), n. Game pur- 
sued or killed by birds of prey ; 
a place where stone, <fcc. is dug : 
— v. t., to prey upon; to dig out 
stones. 

Quar'ries, n. pi. andprs. t. 3. 

Quar'ri-ed, p. prf. 

Quart (kwart), n. In Ale, Wine, 
Beer, or Dry Measure, the fourth 
part of a gallon ; the eighth part 
of a peck : — see gallon. 

#Quar-tan (kwar'tan), n. The 
fourth-day ague : — a., occurring 
every fourth day. 
412 



Quar-ter (kwar'tur), n. A fourth 
part; the place where soldiers 
are lodged ; mercy granted by a 
conqueror; a measure of eight 
bushels ; a weight of 28 pounds 
avoirdupois ; the after part of a 
ship's side ; a point of the com- 
pass or the region to which it 
points; a section of a town or 
country : — v. t., to divide into 
four parts; to station or lodge 
soldiers : — v. i., to lodge, (ap. p. 
— on, upon.) 

Quar-ter-Day (kwar'turMa), n.. 
The day when quarterly pay- 
ments are made. 

Quar-ter-Deck (kwar'turMlk), n. 
The short upper deck of a ship 
between the main and mizzen 
mast. 

Quar-ter-ly (kwar'ttirle), ad. 
Once in a quarter of a year : — 
a., containing a fourth part ; re- 
curring every three months: — 
n., a periodical issued every 
three months. 

Q u ar'te relies, n. pi. 

QuAR-TER-MAS-TER(kwar / tur N mas- 
tur), n. One who regulates the 
provisions and quarters of sol- 
diers. 

Quar-tern (kwar'turn), n. The 
fourth part of a pint ; a gill. 

Quar-ter-Ses-sions ( v kwar-tur- 
se'sh'unz), n. pi. A court of law, 
held quarterly. 

*Quar-ter-staff (kwar'tur x staf), 
n. A staff used in defense. 

*Quar'ter x staffs, ) , 

Quar'ter v staves, J * * ' 

*Quar-tet "} (kwar-tSf), n. A 

Quar-tett > piece of music in 

Quar-tette J four parts ; a stan- 
za of four lines. 

*'QuAR-TETS', "] 

Quar-tetts', > n. pi. 

Qtjar-tettes', J 

Quar-tile (kwar'tll), n. An as- 
pect of two planets ninety de- 
grees distant from each other. 



Quar-to (kwar't6), n. A book in 
which a sheet of paper makes 
four leaves: — a., having four 
leaves to a sheet. 

*Quar'tos, ) , 

Quar'toes, J n ' ? L 

* Quartz (kwartz), n. A mineral; 
rock-crystal. 

SQUASH (kw6sh), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 
quashes.] To crush; to sub- 
due ; to annul. 

*Qua-si (kwa'sl), a. Implied, as 
a quasi contract; as it were; 
pretended, as a quasi corpo- 
ration. 

*Quas-si-A (kw&sh'e x a), n. A 
medicinal plant, the wood of 
which is noted for its intense 
and abiding bitterness. 

Quas-sin ) /i * / * \ f The 

*Qua S -sine| ( kwassln )' n - {bit- 
ter principle of quassia. 

Qua-ter-na-ry (kwa-teVniirVe), 
a. Consisting of four : — n., the 
number 4. 

*Qua-ter-ni-on (kwa-teVne v un), 
n. The number 4; a file of 
four soldiers. 

•■■Qua-train (kwa'trin), n. A 
stanza of four lines rhyming 
alternately. 

Qua-ver (kwa'vur), v. i. To shake 
the voice, to vibrate : — n., a shake 
of the voice ; in Music, an eighth 
note, marked thus [ £ ]. 

**Quay (ke), n. An artificial bank 
to the sea or a river, a wharf, a 
mole : — v. t., to furnish with 
quays: — often written key. 

*Quay-age (ke'ije), n. Money 
paid for the use of a quay. 

*Queach-y (kweetsh'e), a. Shak- 
ing from mire, quaggy. 

*Quean (kween), ra. A worthless 
woman. 

*Quea-si-ness (kwee'ze y ne's), n. 
Nausea. 

*Quea-sy (kwe'ze), a. [queasier 
— queasiest.] Squeamish, fas- 
tidious ; sick at the stomach. 



# 



QUE 



QUI 
nor, n6t— -tube, tub, bill— Sil- 



-pound — thin, this. 



QUI 



*Queen (kwe£n), n. A supreme 
governess ; the wife of a king : 
— v. i., to play or act the queen. 

Queen-Dow-a-ger (kwe&n-d6u'a- 
v jur), n. The widow of a king. 

Queen-ly (kwe^n'le), ad. [queen- 
lier — QUEENLiEST.JLike a queen. 

Queer (kwe£r), a. Odd, strange, 
droll, fanciful. 

Queer-ly (kweeyi&), ad. Oddly, 
strangely. 

Queer-ness (kweer'nSs), n. Odd- 
ness, singularity. 

Quell (kwel), v. t. To crush ; to 
subdue. 

Quell-er (kwel'ur), n. One who 
crushes or subdues. 

Quench (kwensh), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 
quenches.] To extinguish ; to 
repress ; to allay ; to destroy ; to 
cool : — v. i.y to grow cool. 

Quench-a-ble (kwensh'a v bl), a. 
Possible to be quenched. 

Quench-less (kwensh'les), a. Un- 
extinguishable. 

*Quer-cit-ron (kwur'sltVun), n. 
The bark of the black oak, used 
for dyeing black. 

*Quer-i-mo-ni-ous fkwe*r-£-m6'- 
ne'us), a. Complaining, mur- 
muring. 

QuER-i-MO-Ni-ous-LY(^kw£r-e-m6'- 
ne v us-l&), ad. Complainingly. 

*Que-rist (kwe'rlst), n. An in- 
quirer. 

*Quern (kwurn), n. A handmill. 

*Quer-u-lous (kweVu x lus), a. 
Habitually complaining ; expres- 
sing complaint. [260-5.] 

Quer-u-lous-ly (kweVulus-l£), 
ad. Complainingly. 

Quer-u-lous-ness (kwer'u'lus- 
ne's), n. A habit of complaining. 

Que-ry (kwe're), n. A question ; 
an inquiry to be resolved: — 
v. t., to ask questions; to in- 
quire : — v. i., to question ; to be 
uncertain of. 

*Que-ries, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

*Que'ri-ed, p. prf. 



Quest (kwest), n. The act of 
seeking; search; inquiry; re- 
quest [150-30] : — v. t., to seek 
for; to search. 

Ques-tion (kwes'tshun), n. That 
which is asked, interrogatory, 
inquiry : — v. i. f to inquire ; to 
interrogate : — v. t., to examine 
one by questions; to doubt; to 
be uncertain of. (ap. p. — on, 
upon.) 

Ques'tion-ed, p. prf, (ap. p. — on, 
upon, by.) 

Ques-tion-a-ble (kwes'tshun^a- 
bl), a. Doubtful, disputable. 

Ques-tion-a-ble-ness (kwes'- 
tshun x a-bPnes), ». State of be- 
ing questionable. 

Ques-tion-a-ry (kweVtshun x a-r£), 
a. Inquiring. 

Ques-tion-er (kweVtshun^ur), n. 
One who questions. 

Ques-tion-less (kweVtshun^s), 
ad. Without doubt; unques- 
tionably : — a., unquestionable ; 
certain. 

*Ques-tor (kwes'tur), n. A Ro- 
man treasurer. 

Ques-tor-ship (kweVtur^ship), n. 
The office of a questor. 

*Queue (ku), n. A tie of hair; 
a cue : — see cue. 

Quib (kwib), n. A taunt; a sar- 
casm ; a quib. 

Qutb-ble (kwlb'bl), v. i. To 
pun; to cavil; to play on the 
sounds of words : — n., a low con- 
ceit, a pun ; a pretense. 

Quib'bling, p. prs. 

Quib-bler (kwlb'blur), n. One 
who quibbles ; a punster. 

Quick (kwik), a. Living; swift; 
nimble : — ad., nimbly, speedily : 
— n., any sensible part ; the 
living flesh ; the living. 

Quick-en (kwik'kn), v. t. To 
make alive; to hasten; to ac- 
celerate ; to sharpen ; to excite : 
— v. i., to become alive; to move 

b with speed. 

35* 



*Quick-en-er (kwlk'kn^ur), n. 
One that quickens. 

Quick-lime (kwlk'llme), n. Lime 
fresh-burnt or unquenched. 

Quick-ly (kwik'le), ad. [quick- 
lier — quickliest.] Nimbly ; 
speedily, without delay. 

Quick-ness (kwfk'nes), n. Speed, 
celerity; activity. 

Quick-sand (kwik'sand), n. Un- 
solid ground, moving sand. 

Quick-scent-ed (kwik-sent'Sd), a. 
Having acute smell. 

Quick-set (kwik'set), n. A living 
plant set to grow: — a., formed 
of living plants : — v. t. [quick- 
set — quickset], to plant with 
living trees. 

Quick'set^ting, p.pr6. 

Quick-sight-ed (kwik-slte'e'd), a. 
Having a sharp sight. 

QuiCK-SIGHT-ED-NESS (kwlk-slte'- 

ed N nes), n. Sharpness of sight. 

Quick-sil-ver (kwik'sllV&r), n. 
The metal mercury. 

Quick-wit-ted (kwik'witHe'd), a. 
Having ready wit. 

Quid (kwld), n. A chew, a cud. 

Quid-di-ty (kwid'de N te), n. Es- 
sence ; a cavil ; a trifling nicety, 

Quid'di v ties, n. pi. 

*Quid-nunc (kwid'nunk), n. One 
curious to know every thing. 

*Qui-esce (kwl-eV), v. i. To 
have no sound, as a letter. 

Qui-es'cing, p. prs. 

Qui-es-cence (kwl-es'sense), n. 
Rest, repose, silence, quiet. 

*Qui-es-cent (kwl-es'se'nt), a. 
Resting ; silent ; quiet. 

Qui-et (kwl'et), a. Still, peace- 
able; calm: — »., rest, repose : — 
v. t., to calm ; to still. 

Qui-et-ism (kwl'eYizni), n. The 
faith of the Quietists. 

Qui-et-ist (kwi'etlst), n. One who 
believes that religion consists in 
the quiet contemplation of God, 
and in calm submission to his 

. will. 

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QUI 



QUI 
Fate, far, fail, fS,t — me, met- 



-plne, pin — no, move, 



QUO 



ri'ne^a), ) 
re-nl'na), > n. 
kwl'nine), J 



Qui-et-ly (kwlWle), ad Calmly; 
at rest. 

Qui-et-ness (kwl'eVnfts), n. State 
of rest; peace, stillness. 

Qui-e-tude (kwi'eHude), n. Rest, 
repose, tranquillity. 

#Qui-e-tus (kwl-e'tus), n. Final 
discharge, repose, death. 

Qui-e'tus^es, n. pi. 

Quill (kwll), n. The strong feather 
of the wing, of which a pen is 
made; dart of a porcupine: — 
v. t., to form in ridges like 
quills. 

Quilt (kwlit), n. A cover for a 
bed: — v. t., to stitch one cloth 
upon another with something 
soft between. 

Qui-na-ry (kwi'naVe), a. Consist- 
ing of five. 

* Quince (kwlnse), n. A tree and 
its fruit. 

Qui-ni-a (kwl'ne^a) 

Qui-ni-na (kwe 

*Qui-nine (k 

A medicinal substance obtained 
from Peruvian bark. 

#Quin-qua-ges-i-ma ( N kwln-kwa- 
jes'e^ma), n. The seventh Sun- 
day before Easter ; Shrove 
Sunday. 

*Quin-sy (kwln'ze), n. A tumid 
inflammation in the throat. 

Quint (kint), n. A set or se- 
quence of five. 

*Qu.N-TAIN | (kwln , t j n) „. 

Quin-tin J v " 

An object to be tilted at. (It was 
usually an upright post with a 
top which turned on a pivot.) 

*Quint-al (kwlnt'al), n. A hun- 
dred pounds of fish : — sometimes 
written kentle. 

*Quin-tes-sence (kwln-teV- 

s6nse), n. An extract from any 
thing containing all its virtues ; 
essence. 

Quin-tes-sen-tial ( v kwin-tes-seV- 
shal), a. Consisting of quin- 
tessence. 
414 



0^™J(kwin-t^),n. { A 

QUIN-TETTE J v I mu 

sical composition in five parts. 

*QuiN-TETS', | , 

QuiN-TETTES', f n ' P ' 

QuiN-TiL-LiON(kwln-tlFyun),a.orn. 
^ By the French or American method 
of numeration, a number ex- 
pressed by a unit in the nine- 
teenth place; by the English 
method, a unit in the thirty-first 
place. 

Quin-tin. See quintain. 

Quin-tu-ple (kwlnWpl), a. 
Fivefold. 

Quip (kwip), n. A sharp jest ; a 
taunt ; a retort : — v. t. or v. i. f to 
taunt; to scoff. 

Quip 'ping, p. prs. 

Quip'ped, p. prf. 

* Quire (kwlre), n. Twenty -four 
sheets of paper ; a choir : — v, t. f 
to sing in concert. 

Quir'ing, p. prs. 

Quirk (kwerk), n. A smart taunt 
or evasion ; subtlety ; nicety. 

Quirk-ish (kwerk'lsh), a. Con- 
sisting of quirks. 

Quit (kwlt), v. t. [quitted or quit 
— quitted or quit.] To dis- 
charge an obligation ; to resign ; 
to give up ; to leave ; to forsake : 
— a., free, made clear. 

Quit'ting, p. prs. 

Quit-claim (kwlt'klame), n. A 
release of claim by deed: — v. t., 
to release by quitclaim. 

Quite (kwlte), ad. Completely. 

Quit-rent (kwlt're^nt), n. Small 
rent reserved, the payment of 
which frees the tenant from 
other services. 

Quit-tance. See acquittance. 

*Quiv-er (kwlv'ur), n. A case 
for arrows: — v. i., to quake; to 
shiver. 

*Quix-ot-ic (kwfks-6t'lk), a. Ex- 
travagantly romantic. 

Quix-ot-ism (kwiksWizm), n. Ab- 
surdly romantic notions. 



Quiz (kwlz), v. t. To hoax; to 
puzzle or banter with questions ; 
to question upon the substance 
of a lecture delivered ; to cate- 
chise : — n., a hoax ; a sly, ban- 
tering question or person; an 
examination upon the subject of 
a lecture ; a puzzle. 

Quizzing, p. prs. 

Quiz'zed, p. prf. 

*Quiz-zi-cal (kwlz'ze^kal), a. 
Comical. 

Quod-li-bet (kw6d'le x bet), n. A 
subtlety. 

Q U0IP ' } S ee( COIF - 

QUOIF-FURE, j ( COIFFURE. 

Quoin (kwSln or kMn), n. A cor- 
ner; a corner-stone; a small 
wedge used by printers; a wedge 
for raising cannon. 

Quoit (kwdit), n. A metal ring 
or flat body to be pitched at a 
mark : — sometimes written coit. 

*Quon-dam (kw6n'dam), a. Hav- 
ing been formerly. 

*Quo-rum (kwd'rum), n. A bench 
of justices; a number sufficient 
to transact business. 

Quo-ta (kwo'ta), n. A proportion 
assigned ; a share. 

Quo-ta-ble (kwdWbl), a. Ad- 
mitting of quotation. 

Quo-ta-tion (kwd-ta'shun), n. 
The act of quoting, citation ; 
passage quoted, marked thus 
[ "" ] [190-16] :— see guil- 
lemets. 

Quote (kwote), v. t. To cite an 
author, or the words of another; 
to note the price of. [292-25.] 

Quo'ting, p. prs. 

Quoth (kw&th or kvtbth), v. t, 
[quoth or quod — defective^ To 
say; to speak. 

*Quo-tid-i-an (kw6-tld'e y an), n, 
A fever occurring every day. 

*Quo-tient (kwd'shent), n. The 
number resulting from the di- 
vision of one number by an- 
other. 



RAC RAD 

nor, n&t — tube, tub, bull — 511 — pSund — thin, this. 



RAG 



E(ar), n. The eighteenth letter 
and the thirteenth consonant 
is also a semi- vowel and a liquid. 
The name is written Ar, and the 
plural Ars. It is the abbrevia- 
tion of rood, Rex (King), Regina 
{Queen), and recipe (take of). 
R.A. commonly stand for Royal 
Academy or Royal Artillery, 
R.N. for Royal Navy, R.R. for 
railroad, and R.W. for Right 
Worthy or Right Worshipful. 

Rab-bet (rab'bit), v. t. To pare 
down pieces of wood so as to fit 
one another: — n., a joint made 
by paring two pieces so that they 
wrap over one another. 

*Rab-bi (rab'be or rab'bl), ) 

Rab-bin (rab'bin), J 

A doctor among the Jews; an 
expounder of Jewish law. [226.] 
[117-3.] 

*Rab-bin-i-cal (rab-bln'e x kal), a. 
Belonging to the Rabbins. 

Rab-bit (rah' bit), n. A small 
animal. 

*Rab-ble (rab'bl), n. A tumultu- 
ous crowd ; a mob. [211-22.] 

Rab-id (rab'id), a. Fierce, furious. 

Rab-id-ness (rab'ld x nes), n. Mad- 
ness; fierceness. 

*Ra-ca (ra'ka), n. A term of con- 
tempt ; a wretch. 

*Rac-coon (rak-k&6n'), n. An 
American animal. 

Race (rase), «. A family; gen- 
eration; particular breed; contest 
in running ; course ; an artificial 
water-course : — v. i., to run swift- 
ly : — v. U, to run in contest with. 

Ra'cing, p. pr8. 

Race-horse (rase'hdrse), n. A 
horse bred to run for prizes. 

*Rac-e-ma-tion ( N ras-e-ma'shun), 
n. A cluster, as of grapes or 
currants. 

Ra-cer (ra'sur), n. One that con 
tends in speed ; a runner. 



*Ra-chit-ic (ra-klt'lk), a. Dis- 
eased with rachitis or in the 
joints; rickety. 

*Ra-chi-tis (ra-kl'tls or ra-ke'tis), 
n. The rickets; inflammation 
of the spine. 

Ra-ci-ness (ra'se^nes), n. The 
quality of being racy. 

Rack (rak), n. An engine of tor- 
ture; torture; a wooden grate 
in which hay is put for cattle ; a 
spirituous liquor [258.]: — v. t., to 
torment ; to stretch ; to draw off 
from the lees : — v. i., to fly as 
clouds ; to amble. 

Rack-rent (rak'rent), n. Rent 
raised to the utmost. 

Rack-et (rak'kit), n. A clattering 
noise; an instrument for striking 
a ball ; a snow-shoe. 

*Rack-et-y (rak'klt^e), a. Noisy. 

Ra-cy (ra'se), a. [racier — raci- 
est.] Flavorous; spicy. 

Rad-dle (rad'dl), n. A stick used 
in hedging: — v. t., to twist to- 
gether. 

Rad'dling, p. prs. 

Ra-di-ance (ra'de'anse), ) 

*Ra-di-an-cy (ra'de x an-se), j 
Sparkling lustre ; brilliancy ; 
glare. 

Ra-di-ant (ra'de v ant), a. Brightly 
sparkling, shining.f 

Ra-di-ant-ly (ra'de x ant-le), ad. 
With sparkling brightness. 

Ra-di-ate (ra'de N ate), v. i. To 
emit rays ; to sparkle : — v. U } to 
emit as rays ; to enlighten. 

Ra'di x a-ting, p. prs. 

Ra-di-a-tion (Va-de-a'shun), n. 
Emission of rays; lustre. 

*Ra-di-a-tor (ra'de x a-tur), n. 
That which radiates. 

*Rad-i-cal (rad'e v kal), a. Primi- 
tive, original ; native ; pertaining 
to the root; thorough: — n., root 
of a word ; a political reformer. 

Rad-i-cal-ism (rad'e v kal-lzm), n. 
The doctrine of radical reform in 
government. 



Rad-i-cal-ly (rad'e x kal-le), ad. 
Originally, thoroughly. 

Rad-i-ca-tion (Vad-e-ka'shun), n. 
Act of planting deeply. 

Rad-i-cle (rad'e x kl), n. That part 
of the seed of a plant which be- 
comes its root. 

Rad-ish (rad'lsh), n. A garden- 
root. 

*Rad'ish x es, n. pi. 

*Ra-di-us (ra'de^us), n. The semi- 
diameter of a circle. 

*Ra-di-i (ra'de'i), | , 

Ra-di-us-es (ra'de^us-Ss), J n ' P C ' 
Ra-dix (ra'diks), n. The root. 

*Ra-di-ces (ra-di'seez), n. pi. 

Raff, n. A confused heap; the 
rabble, the mob. 

Raf-fle (raf'fl), v. i. To cast 
dice for a prize : — n., a species 
of game or lottery. 

Raf'fling, p. prs. 

Raft, n. A frame or float made 
by laying pieces of timber across 
each other: — v. t. f to transport 
on a raft. 

Raft-er (raft'ur), n. A timber 
supporting a roof. 

Rag, n. A torn piece of cloth; 
a tatter. 

Rag-a-muf-fin (Vag-a-muf fin), n. 
A mean fellow. 

Rage (raje), n. Violent anger, 
vehement fury [345] : — v. »*., to 
be heated with excessive anger. 

Ra'ging, p. prs. 

Rag-ged (rag'gld), a. Rent into 
tatters; uneven; broken. 

Rag-ged-ness (rag'gid x nes), r». 
State of being dressed in rags; 
unevenness. 

Ra-ging-ly (ra'jlng^e), ad. With 
vehement fury. 

Rag-man (rag'man), «. A man 
who deals in rags. 

Rag'men, n. pi. 

*Ra-gout (ra-go6'), n. Meat 
stewed and highly seasoned. 

Rag-wheel (rag'hweel), n. A 
wheel having cogs or notches. 
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RAK 



RAK 

Fate, far, fS.ll, fat — me, m£t — pine, pin — no, m6ve, 



RAN 



Rail (rile), n. A cross beam fixed 
at the ends in two upright posts; 
a bar of iron used on railroads : 
— v. L, to enclose with rails : — 
v. i,, to use insolent language; 
to scoff, [ap. p. — at.) 

Rail'ing, p.prs.: — w., a series of 
rails ; reproachful language. 

Ratl-er (rale'ur), n. A scoffer. 

*Rail-ler-y (ral'lurVe or rale'ur- 
v r£), n. Slight satire; jesting 
pleasantry; banter. [199-17.] 

Rail'ler^ies, n. pi. 

Rail-road (rale'rode), ) n. A road 

Rail-way (rale'wa), J on which 
rails are laid for wheels to 
run on. 

*Rai-ment (ra'ment), n. Dress, 
vesture, garments. 

Rain (rane), n. The moisture or 
water that falls from the clouds : 
— v. i., to fall in drops from the 
clouds : — v. t., to pour down. 

Rain-bow (rane'bd), n. The iris, 
a semicircle of various colors 
formed by the refraction and re- 
flection of the sun's rays. 

*Rain-gauge (rane'gaje), n. An 
instrument to receive and meas- 
ure the quantity of rain that 
falls. 

Rain-y (rane'e), a. [rainier — 
rainiest.] Showery, wet. 

Raise (raze), v. t. To elevate ; to 
exalt; to advance; to lift; to ex- 
cite ; to levy ; to cause to grow. 

Raising, p. pre. 

ypgM*' To raise is the causative 
verb of to rise. 

*Rais-er (raze'&r), n. One who 
raises. 

*Rai-sin (ra'zn), n. A dried grape. 

*Ra-jah (ra'ja), n. In India, a 
native prince. 

Rake, n. An instrument with 
teeth ; a loose, disorderly fellow : 
— v. t., to gather with a rake ; to 
search ; to fire on a ship in the 
direction of head and stern. 

Ra'king, p. pre. 
416 



Ra-kish (ra'kish), a. Loose, lewd. 

Ral-ly (ral'le), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 
rallies.] To put disordered 
forces into order ; to treat with 
satirical merriment; to banter; 
[94-26] [380-8] :— v. i., to come 
back to order; to recover; to 
jeer: — n., the act of collecting 
disordered troops ; a banter. 

Ral'lies, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

*Ral'li-ed, p. prf. 

Ram, n. A male sheep ; an in 
strument to batter walls, or to 
raise water: — v. t., to drive with 
violence ; to stuff; to cram. 

Ram'ming, p. prs. 

Ram'med, p. prf. 

Ram-ble (ram'bl), v. i. To rove 
loosely; to range; to roam: — n., 
an irregular excursion. 

Ram'bling, p. prs. 

Ram-bler (raWblur), n. One 
who rambles. 

*Ram-i-fi-ca-tion (Vam-e-fe-ka'- 
shun), n. Division into branches ; 
a branch ; a subdivision. 

Ram-i-fy (ram'e x fl), v. t. [prs. t. 
3, ramifies.] To separate into 
branches : — v. i., to be separated 
into branches. 

*Ram'i v fi-ed, p. prf. 

Ram-mer (ram'mur), n. An in- 
strument with which any thing 
is driven hard ; a ramrod. 

Ra-mose (ri'mfee), | a Blanch 

Ra-mous (ra/mus), J J 

Ramp, v. i. To frisk ; to climb as 
a plant : — n., leap, spring. 

Ram-pan-cy (ram'pan x se), n. Ex- 
cessive prevalence, exuberance. 

Ram-pant (ram'pant), a. Exu- 
berant; active, frisky, rearing. 

Ram-part (ram'part), n. The wall 
round fortified places. 

Ram-rod (ram'r6d), n. The rod 
or rammer of a gun. 

Ran, pst. t. of run. 

*Ran-che-ro (ran-tsha'r6), n. A 
Mexican peasant, or herdsman. 

Ran-che'ros, n. pi. 



Ranch (rantsh), \n. A small 

*Ran-cho (ran'tsh6), j farm; a 
hamlet. 

Ranches, ] 7 

Ranch'oes, j n ' pc ' 

Ran-cid (ran'sld), a. Strong- 
scented. 

Ran-cid-ness (ran'sid^s), 1 

*Ran-oid-i-ty (ran-sld'e x te), j Uf 
Strong scent ; mustiness. 

Ran-cor (rang'kdr), n. Inveterate 
malignity, bitter enmity. 

*Ran-cor-ous (rang'kur N us), a. 
Malignant; malicious. 

Ran-dom (ran'dum), n. Want of 
direction : — a., done by chance. 

Rang, pst. t. of ring. 

Range (ranje), n. A rank; a class; 
a row of things; distance to 
which shot are thrown; excur- 
sion ; room for excursion ; a 
cooking-apparatus [245-7] : — v.t., 
to place in order ; to rove over ; 
to move parallel with: — v. i., to 
rove at large ; to run or be par- 
allel. [56-14.] [223-6.] 

Ran'ging, p. prs. 

Rank (rangk), a. High-growing, 
luxuriant ; strong-scented : — n., 
a line of men placed abreast ; a 
row ; order, degree ; a class : — 
v. t. f to place abreast ; to range 
in any particular class : — v. i., to 
be placed abreast; to be ranged 
in a class. 

Rank-le (rangk'kl), v. i. To be- 
come inflamed; to fester. 

Rank'ling, p. prs. 

Rank-ly (rangk'le), ad. "With 
luxuriance, coarsely, grossly. 

Rank-ness (rangk'nes), n. Exu- 
berance ; a strong scent. 

Ran-sack (ran'sak), v. t. To 
plunder; to search narrowly. 

Ran-som (ran'sum), n. The price 
paid for redemption : — v. t., to 
free from captivity by purchase. 

Rant, v. i. To rave in high-sound- 
ing, empty language: — n., high- 
sounding, empty language. 



RAR 



RAT 

n5r, n6t — tube, tub, bull — 611 — pSund — thin, this. 



RAT 



Rap, v. t. or v. t. [rapped or bapt 
— rapped or rapt.] To strike 
with a quick, smart blow : — »., a 
quick, smart blow. 

Rap'ping, p. prs. 

Ra-pa-cious (ra-pa'shus), a. Given 
to plunder, seizing by violence. 

RA-PA-cious-LY(ra-pa'shus^le),ad. 
In a rapacious manner. 

*Ra-pac-i-ty (ra-pas'seHe), n. 
Disposition to plunder; raven- 
ousness. [260-21.] 

Rap-id (rapid), a. Swift, quick. 

Rap'ids, n. pi. Swift currents in 
a river. 

Ra-pid-i-ty (ra-pld'eHe), n. Swift- 
ness, velocity. 

Ra-pid'i v ties, n. pi. 

Rap-id-ly (rap'lcTle), ad. Swiftly. 

*Ra-pi-er (ra'pe v ur), n. A small 
sword used only in thrusting. 

*Rap-ine (rap'ln), n. Plundering 
by violence. [18.] [260-20.] 

*Rap-pee (rap-pee'), n. A kind of 
snuff. 

Rap-per (rap'pur), n. One who 
or that which raps. 

*Rapt, pst. t. and p. prf. of rap: — 
a., transported with excitement. 
[136-22.] 

Rap-ture (rap'tshur), n. Trans- 
port, ecstasy. [164-21.] 

Rap-tur-ous (rap'tshuYus), a. 
Transporting, ravishing. 

Rare, a. Scarce; occurring sel- 
dom; excellent; not dense, sub- 
tle ; not fully cooked, raw. 

Rar-e-fac-tion (Var-e-fak'shun), 
n. Extension of the parts of a 
body ; act of rarefying. 

*Rar-e-fi-a-ble (rar'e-fi-a x bl), a. 
Capable of rarefaction. 

Rar-e-fy (rar'e'fl), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 
rarifies.] To make thin by 
expansion : — v. i., to become 
thin by expansion : — opposed to 
condense. 

*Rar'e x fi-ed, p. prf. 

Rare-ly (rare'll), ad. Seldom; 
finely. 
2B 



Rare-ness (rare'n^s), n. Un- 

commonness ; thinness. 
Ra-ri-ty (ra're x te or rar'eHe), n 

Rareness ; a thing valued for 

its scarcity ; value arising from 

scarcity. [57-23.] 
Ra'riVies, n. pi. 
Ras-cal (ras'kal), n. A dishonest 

person; a mean fellow. 
'••Ras-cal-i-ty (ras-kal'leHe), n. 

Dishonesty, villany. 
*Ras-call-ion (ras-kal'yun), n. 

One of the lowest people ; a mean 

wretch : — also written rascalion 
Ras-cal-ly (ras'kaHe), a. Mean; 

base; dishonest. 
Rase. See raze. 
Rash, n. A cutaneous disease : — 

a., hasty, violent. [282-18.] 
Rash'es, n. pi. 
Rash-er (rash'ur), a. com. : — n., a 

thin slice of bacon. 
Rash-ly (rash'le), ad. Without 

thought; hastily, precipitately. 
Rash-ness (rasVn^s), n. Foolish 

contempt of danger ; thoughtless 

haste. [382-13.] 
Rasp, n. A rough file : — v. t., to 

rub with a rasp. 
Rasp-ber-ry (raz'berYe or ras'- 

beVre), n. A plant and its fruit. 
*Rasp'ber x ries, n. pi. 
*Ra-sure (ra/zhtir), n. Erasure. 
Rat, n. An animal; one who 

works for less than trade prices : 

— v. i., to desert a falling party ; 

to work for less than trade prices. 
Rat'ting, p. prs. 
Rat'ted,^. prf. 
Ra-ta-ble (ra ; ta x bl), a. Possible 

to be set at a certain rate. 
*Rat-an (rat-an'), n. An Indian 

cane. 
Ratch-et (ratsh'e't), n. A small 

tooth in clockwork. 
Rate, n. Price fixed; quantity 

assignable; tax imposed: — v. t., 

to estimate ; to value ; to chide 

hastily : — v. i., to be classed. 
Ra'ting, p. prs. 



RATH-ER(raTH , urorraTH / ur)« d.com. 
More willingly ; in preference. 
^j^* Rath the positive and 
rathest the superlative of 
rather are now obsolete. 

*Rat-i-fi-ca-tion (Vat-e-fe-ka'- 
shun), n. Confirmation. 

*Rat-i-fi-er (rat'e N fi-ur), n. One 
who confirms. 

Rat-i-fy (rat'e v fi), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 
ratifies.] To confirm; to sanc- 
tion ; to settle. 

*Rat'i n fi-ed, p. prf. 

Ra-ti-o (ra'sh^o), n. The measure 
of the relation which one quan- 
tity bears to another of the same 
kind ; the number of times that 
one quantity contains another 
regarded as a standard: — see 
proportion. [57-9.] 

*Ra-ti-os (ra'she v dze), n. pi. 

*Ra-ti-o-ci-na-tion (Vash-e r 6s-e- 
na'shun), n. The act of reasoning. 

Ra-tion (ra'shun), n. An allow- 
ance of provisions for a day. 

Ra-tion-al (rash'un x al), a. Agree- 
able to reason ; reasonable ; en- 
dowed with reason. [282-6.] 

*R a-tion-a-le (^ra-shun-a'le o/ra- 
shun-a'le),n. A detail with reason. 

Ra-tion-al-ism (rash'un v al-izm), n. 
In Religion, adherence to reason 
only; neology. 

Ra-tion-al-ist (rash 'un v al -1st), n. 
In Religion, one who adheres to 
reason only. 

*Ra-ti-o-nal-i-ty ( v rash-e-d-nal'- 
le x te), n. The power of reasoning. 

Ra-tion-al-ly (rash'un v al-le), ad. 
Reasonably, with reason. 

Rats-bane (rats'bane), n. Arsenic. 

*Rat-teen (rat-teen'), n. A kind 
of woollen stuff. 

Rat-tle (rat'tl), v. i. To make a 
quick, sharp noise ; to talk rap 
idly : — v. t., to cause to rattle : — 
n., a sharp noise rapidly re- 
peated ; an instrument for ma- 
king a clattering noise; rapid 
and empty talk. 

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RAW 



REA 

Fate, far, fall, fat — m&, met — pine, pin — n&, m&ve, 



REA 



Rat'tling, p. prs. 

Rat-tle-He ad-ed (r4t'tPh£d-£d), 
a. Giddy, noisy. 

Rat-tle-snake (rat'tPsnake), n. 
A venomous serpent, having a 
tail which terminates in a rattle, 

*RAU-ci-TY(ra'se v te),w.Hoarseness. 

Rav-age (rav'lje), n. Devasta- 
tion, spoil, waste : — v. t, } to lay 
waste ; to pillage. 

Ravaging, p. prs. 

Rave, v. i. To be delirious ; to 
rage [20] : — n., the upper side- 
piece of a cart. 

Ra'ving, p. prs. 

Rav-el (rav'vl), v. t. To entan 
gle; to unweave; to make intri- 
cate : — v. %., to be entangled ; to 
be unwoven. 



Rav'ei/ing, ) / 



*Rav'ei/ling, \P'2> r8 - 



Rav'el-ed, I j, 

*Rav'ell-ed, \P'P r f' 

*Rave-lin (rav'lln), n. In Forti 
fication, a half- moon. 

*Ra-ven (ra'vn), n. A bird. 

*Rav-en (rav'vn), v. t. or v. i. To 
devour with great eagerness : — 
n., prey ; rapine ; plunder. 

Rav-en-ous (rav'vn^tis), a. Vo- 
racious, greedy. [74-1.] [368-23.] 

Rav-en-ous-ly (rav'vn'us-le), ad. 
With raging voracity. [221.] 

Rav-en-ous-ness (rav'vn N ds-n^s), 
n. Furious voracity. 

Rav'in. See rav-en. 

*Ra-vine (ra-veen), n. A deep 
hollow passage between mount- 
ains ,• a gorge. 

Rav-ish (ravish), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 
ravishes.] To take away by 
violence; to delight, to transport. 

Rav-ish-ment (rav'ish x ment), n. 
Rapture. 

Raw, a. Uncooked ; not subdued 
by fire ; bleak, chill ; immature ; 
not tanned. 

Raw-bon-ed (raw'bond), a. Hav- 
ing bones scarcely covered with 
flesh. 
418 



Raw-head (raw'hed), n. A spectre. 

Raw-ly (raw'le), ad. Unskilfully 

Raw-ness (raw'nls), n. State 
of being raw. 

Ray (ra), n. A beam of light; a 
fish : — v. t., to shoot forth ; to 
streak. 

Ray-less (ra'le's), a. Dark. 

*RAze, v. t. To overthrow; to 
destroy ; to efface ; to abolish ; 
to extirpate : — sometimes writ- 
ten RASE. 

Ra'zing, p. prs. 

*Ra-zee (ra-zee'), n. A ship of 
war cut down to a smaller size : 
— v. t., to cut down, as ships. 

*Ra-zor (ra'zur), n. An instru- 
for shaving. 

The prefix re commonly 
means back or again, as in 
recall, readmit ; it sometimes 
means against, as in resist. 
It has not been deemed judi- 
cious to insert in this work 
many words compounded with 
re, which are self-explaining 
and of simple orthography. 

Reach (reetsh), v. t. To touch 
with the hand extended; to ar- 
rive at; to stretch; to extend; 
to penetrate to : — v. i., to be ex- 
tended: — see retch: — n., act of 
reaching by extension of the 
hand ; power ; contrivance ; ex- 
tent ; limit. 

*Reach'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Re-act (re-akf), v. t. To return 
the impression ; to act against ; 
to resist : — v. i., to act again. 

Re-ac-tion (re-ak'shun), n. Re- 
ciprocation of an impulse ; coun- 
teraction. 

Re-ac-tive (re-ak'tlv), a. Acting 
back. 

Read (reed), v. t. [read (red) — 
read (rftd).] To peruse; to 
discover ; to recite : — v. i. t to 
peruse books. 

Read'ing, p. prs. : — n., study ; pe- 
rusal of books ; a lecture. 



*Read-a-ble (reed'a^bl), a. Legi- 
ble; interesting to readers. 

READ-ER(reed / ur),n.One who reads. 

Read-er-ship (reed'uVshlp), n. 
The office of reading prayers. 

Read-i-ly (rgd'e x le), ad. Cheer- 
fully; promptly; quickly. 

*Read-i-ness (rld'eWs), n. Quick- 
ness, promptitude ; cheerfulness. 

RE-AD-Mis-siON(Ye-ad-mish'tln),M. 
The act of admitting again. 

Re-ad-mit (Ve-ad-mif), v. U To 
let in again. 

n Re-ad-mit'ting, p. prs. 

v Re-AD-mit'ted, p. prf. 

*Re-ad-mit-tance (Ye-ad-mit'- 
tanse), n. Allowance to re-enter. 

*Read-y (red'de), a. [readier-^- 
readiest.] Prompt; prepared; 
willing; near at hand. 

*Re-af-firm-ance fre-af-ferm'- 
anse), n. Second affirmation. 

Re-a-gent (re-a'jent), n. A chem- 
ical test. 

Re-al (re'al), a. True, genuine ; 
actual [171-20] : — n M a Spanish 
coin valued at 10 or 12£ cents. 

Re-al-i-ty (re-al'le x te), n. Truth, 
fact; certainty. 

*Re-al'i n ties, n. pi. 

Re-al-i-za-ble (re'ari-za y bl), a. 
Possible to be realized. 

Re-al-i-za-tion (Ye-al-e-za'shun), 
n. The act of realizing. 

Re-al-ize (reprize), v. t. To 
bring into being or act; to make 
real; to fulfil. [143-21.] [383-10.] 

Re'alY-zing, p. prs. 

Re-al-ly (re'aPle), ad. With ac- 
tual existence ; truly ; in truth. 

*-Realm (relm), n. A kingdom; 
an empire. [58-28.] 

Ream (reem), n. Twenty quires 
of paper. 

RE-AN-i-MATE(re-an / e x mate),v.^. To 
revive, to restore to life. [97-33.] 

Re-an'i x ma-ting, p. prs. 

Re-an-nex (Ve-an-neks'), v. U 
[prs. t. 3, reannexes.] To an- 
nex again. 



REA 



REB 
nor, n&t>-tube, tub, bill— 611- 



-pSund — thin, THis. 



REG 



Reap (reep), v. t. To cut grain ; to 

gather ; to obtain as a reward : 

— v. i., to cut grain. 
Reap-er (reep'ur), n. One who 

reaps. 
Re-ap-pear ( v re-ap-peer'), v. i. To 

appear again. 
Re-ap-pear-ance (Ve-ap-peer'- 

anse), n. The act of appearing 

again. 
Re-ap-point ( x re-ap-p6inf), v. t. 

To appoint again. 
Re-ap-point-ment (Ve-ap-pdlnf- 

nient), n. A second or renewed 

appointment. 
Rear (reer), n. The hinder troop 

of an army ; the last class ; the 

last in order: — v. t., to raise up; 

to educate; to rouse; to exalt 

[38-4] : — v. i., to rise upon the 

hind legs, as a horse. [108-32.] 
Rear-Ad-mi-ral (reer-ad'me N ral), 

n. An admiral of the third rank. 
*Rear-GtUARD (reer'gard), n. The 

part of an army which marches 

in the rear. 
Rear-Rank (reer'rank), n. The 

last rank of a battalion. 
Rear-ward (reer'ward), n. The 

last troop; the latter part; the 

end : — also written rereward. 
Re-as-cend (Ve-as-send'), v. t. or 

v. i. To mount again. 
*RE-AS-CEN-siGN(Ve-as-sen'shun), 

n. The act of remounting. 
Rea-son (re'zn), n. Cause; prin- 

Iciple ; the faculty of distinguish- 
ing truth from falsehood; right; 
argument ; motive ; moderation 
[112]: — v.i.orv. t.,to argue ration- 
ally ; to debate ; to persuade. 
Rea'son^ing, p. prs. : — »., argu- 
mentation. 
Rea-son-a-ble (re'zn'a-bl), a. 
Having the faculty of reason ; 
agreeable to reason ; rational ; 
fair. 
Rea-son-a-ble-ness (re'zn r a-bl- 
v nes), it. Agreeableness to reason; 
moderation. 



Rea-son-a-bly (re'zn r a-ble), ad. 
Agreeably to reason. 

Rea-son-er (re'znMr), n. One who 
reasons. 

Re-as-sem-ble (Ve-as-sem'bl), 
v. t. or v. i. To collect anew. 

v Re-as-sem'bling, p. prs. 

Re-as-sert (Ve-as-surt'), v. t. To 
assert again. 

Re-as-ser-tion ( v re-as-sur'shun), 
n. A repeated assertion. 

*Re-as-sign (Ve-as-slne'), v. t. To 
assign again. 

Re-as-sume (Ve-as-sume'), v. t. To 
resume. 

^Re-as-su'ming, p. prs. 

*Re-as-su-rance fr&-ash-shu'- 
ranse), n. An assurance repeated. 

Re-as-sure (Ve-ash-shure'),t;. t. To 
free from fear; to assure again. 

n Re-as-su'ring, p. prs. 

Re-bap-tize (Ve-bap-tlze'), v. t. 
To baptize again. 

^Re-bap-ti'zing, p. prs. 

Re-bate (re-bate'), v. t. To blunt ; 
to abate : — n., a groove or chan- 
nel in the edge of a board. 

Re-ba'ting, p. prs. 

Re-bate-mext (re-bate'ment), n. 
A diminution ; a deduction. 

*Re-bec (re'bek), n. A three- 
stringed fiddle. 

Reb-el (reb'el), n. One who op- 
poses lawful authority; an in- 
surgent: — a., rebellious; resist- 
ing authority. 

Re-bel (re-bel'), v. i. To rise in 
opposition to lawful authority. 

Re-bel'ling, p. prs. 

Re-bell/ed, p. prf. 

Re-bell-ion (re-bel'yun), n. Re- 
sistance to lawful authority. 
[105-5.] 

Re-bell-ious (re-bel'yus), a. Re- 
sisting lawful authority. 

*Re-bell-ious-ly (re-bel'yi\s N le), 
ad. With rebellion. 

Re-bound (re-bdund'), v. i. or v. t. 
To spring back ; to recoil : — n., 
the act of flying back ; recoil. 



Re-buff (re-buf ), n. Quick and 
sudden resistance; sudden check: 
— v. t., to beat back ; to repel. 

*Re-build (re-blld'), v. t. [re- 
built — rebuilt.] Tore-edify; 
to repair ; to build anew. 

Re-buke (re-buke'), v. t. To 
chide; to check: — n., reprehen- 
sion, chiding expression. [15-23.] 
[379-26.] 

Re-bu'king, p. prs. 

Re-bus (re'bus), n. An enigmati- 
cal representation of a name; 
e.g., a pear represented by pla- 
cing the letter p before a picture 
of an ear. 

*Re 'busies, n. pi. 

Re-but (re-btit'), v. t. To drive 
back ; to repel by argument. 

Re-but'ting, p. pr8. 

Re-but'ted, p. prf. 

Re-call (re-kawl'), v. t. To call 
back ; to revoke : — n., revoca- 
tion; a calling back. [126-16.] 

Re-cant (re-kanf), v. t. or v. i. To 
retract; to recall; to renounce. 

Rec-ant-a-tion (Vek-ant-a'shun), 
n. Retraction. 

Re-ca-pit-u-late (Ve-ka-pltsh'u- 
"late), v. t. To repeat again dis- 
tinctly; to reiterate. 

* v Re-ca-pit'u n la-ting, p. prs. 

Re-ca-pit-u-la-tion (Ve-ka x pitsh- 
u-la'shun), n. Repetition. 

Re-cap-tion (re-kap'shiin), n. 
Act of retaking; a reprisal. 

Re-cap-ture (re-kap'tshiir), v. U 
To retake, as a prize. 

Re-cap'tu n ring, p. prs. 

Re-cast (re-kasf), v. t. [recast 
— recast.] To cast again. 

Re-cede (re-sede'), v. i. To fall 
back ; to retreat ; to desist 
[35-18] : — v. t. y to cede back to a 
former owner. 

*Re-ce'ding, p. prs. 
Re-ceipt (r£-seet'), n. The act 
of receiving; a note by which 
money is acknowledged to have 
been received ; a recipe. 
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REC 



REC 
Fate, far, fall, fat — me, met — pine, pin — n&, move, 



REC 



Re-ceiv-a-ble (re-seev'a N bl), a, 
Capable of being received. 

Re-ceive (re-s&ev'), v. t. To take: 
to admit; to accept. 

*Re-ceiv'ing, p. prs. 

Re-ceiv-er (re-seev'&r), n. One 
who receives. 

*Re-cen-cy (re'seVse 1 ), n. New- 
ness ; state of being recent. 

*Re-cen-sion (re-seVshtin), n. An 
enumeration; review. 

Re-cent (re'sent), a. New; late; 
fresh. [236-1.] 

Re-cent-ly (re'sentfle), ad. Newly, 
lately, freshly. [57-38.] 

RE-CENT-NESs(re / se ; nt x nes),n.New- 
ness, freshness. 

*Re-cep-ta-cle (re-sep'ta^kl), n. 
A vessel or place into which 
any thing is received. [126-29.] 
[180-26.] 

*RE-CEP-Ti-BiL-i-TY(re v s§p-te-bir- 
le^), n. State of being receiv- 
able. 

Re-cep-tion (re-sep'shun), n. The 
act of receiving, manner of being 
received. [127-30.] 

Re-cep-tive (re-sep'tiv), a. Hav- 
ing the quality of admitting; 
disposed to receive. 

Re-cess (re-ses'), n. Retirement ; 
retreat; suspension of business: 
privacy; a niche; time for re- 
laxation. [95-11.] 

Re-cess'es, n. pi. 

Re-ces-sion (re-sesh'un), n. Act 
of retreating or withdrawing. 

Re-charge (re-tsharje'), v. t. To 
charge or attack anew. 

Re-char'ging, p. prs. 

Re-char-ter (re-tshar'tur), v. t. 
To charter again. 

Re-choose (re-tsh66ze'),v. t. [re- 
chose — rechosen.] To choose 
again. 

Re-choos'ing, p. prs, 

*Rec-i-pe (res'se^pe), n. A medi- 
cal prescription. 

#Re-cip-i-en-cy (re-sip'e^n-se), n. 
Act of receiving. 
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*Re-cip-i-ent (r^-sip'e^nt), n. A 
receiver. 

Re-cip-ro-cal (re-sip 'r6 r kal), a. 
Acting in return ; alternate ; mu- 
tual [342-24] : — n., the quotient 
resulting from the division of 
unity by any number. 
^^** Affection is mutual when 
both parties fall in love at 
once; it is reciprocal when 
the previous affection of the 
one has drawn forth the at- 
tachment of the other. 

RE-ciP-RO-cAL-LY(re-slpWkal-l£), 
ad. In an alternate manner; 
mutually, interchangeably. 

Re-cip-ro-cate (re-slp'ro N kate), 
v. i. To alternate ; to act mu- 
tually : — v. t., to exchange mutu- 
ally ; to interchange. 

Re-cip'ro^ca-ting, p. prs. 

Re-cip-ro-ca-tion (r^sip-r6-ka' 
shun), n. Action interchanged ; 
interchange ; alternation. 

*Rec-i-pro-ci-ty (Ves-se-pr&s'se- 
N te), n. A mutual return; re- 
ciprocal obligation. 

Re-ci-tal (re-sl'tal), \ 

Rec-i-ta-tion (VeVse-ta'shun), J 
n. A repetition, rehearsal; nar- 
ration ; account. [256.] 

"*Rec-i-ta-tive ( v res-se-ta-teev'), 

Rec-i-ta-tiv-o (VeVse-ta-teev'6), 
n. A kind of tuneful pronuncia- 
tion ; a chant. 

x Rec-i-ta-tiv'oes, n. pi. 

Re-cite (re-site'), v. t. or v. i. To 
tell over; to rehearse; to repeat. 

Re-ci'ting, p. prs. 

Reck-less (rlk'le's), a. Heedless, 
careless ; without regard. 

Reck-less-ness (reVleVne's), n. 
Carelessness, heedlessness. 

Reck-on (rek'kn), v. t. or v. i. To 
compute; to number; to form an 
estimate ; to esteem, {ap. p. — 
on, upon, with.) 

Reck'on x ing, p. prs. : — »., com- 
putation ; money charged by a 
host; estimated place of a ship. 



Reck-on-er (rek'knNir), n. One 
who or that which computes. 

Re-claim (re-klame'), v. t. To 
reform ; to tame ; to recover ; to 
restore. [225-21.] 

Re-claim-a-ble (re-klame'a N bl), a. 
Admitting of reclamation. 

*Re-claim-ant (re-klaine'ant), n. 
One who reclaims. 

Rec-la-m a-tion (Ve'k -la-ma' shun ), 
n. Recovery; demand. 

*Rec-li-nate (rek'le x nlt), a. Bent 
downward. 

Rec-li-na-tion ( v rek-le-na'shun), 
n. The act of reclining. 

Re-cline (re-kllne'), v. t. To lean 
back or sidewise: — v. i., to re- 
pose, {ap. p. — on, upon.) 

Re-cli'ning, p. prs. 

Re-close (re-kl6ze'), v. t. To 
close again. 

Re-clo'sing, p. prs. 

Re-cluse (re-kluse'), a. Shut up 
or retired; solitary: — n., el per- 
son shut up or retired. 

Re-clu-sion (re-klu'zhun), n. 
Retirement. 

Re-clu-sive (re-klu'siv), a. Af- 
fording retirement. 

Rec-og-ni-tion (Vek-6g-nish'un), 
n. An acknowledgment; an 
avowal ; act of recognizing.f 

*Rec-og-niz-a-ble (r^k'6g'niz-a- 
x bl or rek'6 v nlz-a v bl — re-k6g'rie« 
v za-bl or re-k6n'ne x za-bl), a. Ca- 
pable of being recognized. 

*RE-coG-Ni-SANCE(re-k6g / ne x zanse 
or re-k&n'e x zanse), n. A bond of 
record; a badge. 

Rec-og-nize (rek'6g x nlze or rek'- 
6n x ize), v. t. To acknowledge ; 
to review; to know a second 
time. [116-19.] [266-4.] 

*'Rec'og v ni-zing, p. prs. 

Re-cog-ni-zee (re^k6g-ne-zee' or 
re x k6n-e-zee'), n. One in whose 
favor a recognisance is made. 

^"Re-cog-ni-zor (re x k6g-ne-z6r' or 
re x k6n-e-zdr'), n. One who gives 
a recognizance. 



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Rec-og-ni-tion ( x rek-6g-nlsh'un), 
n. Acknowledgment^ 

Re-coil (re-k6il'), v. i. To rush 
back,- to shrink; to rebound 
[38-17] : — w., movement back- 
ward; rebound. 

Re-coin-age (re-kdinlje), n. The 
act of coining anew. 

Re-col-lect ( v re-k61-lekt'), v. U 
To collect anew. 

Rec-ol-lect ( v rek-61-lekf), v. t. 
To combine remembrances; to 
remember. 

REC-OL-LEc-TioN( x rek-&l-lek'shun) 
n. Act of combining remem- 
brances; remembrance. [67-25.] 
j£^t~ Reminiscence is the act 
of recovering, and recollec- 
tion the act of combining, re- 
membrances. Recollection 
implies action of the will, 
remembrance does not. 

Rec-ol-lec-tive (Vek-61-lek'tlv), 
a. Having power, or causing, 
to recollect. 

Rec-om-mend (Vek-6m-mend / ), v. t. 
To praise to another; to make 
acceptable ; to commit with 
prayers. [173-12.] 

Rec-om-mend-a-ble (Vek-&m- 
mend'a v bl), a. Worthy of praise. 

Rec-om-mend-a-tion (Vek-&m- 
inSnd-a'shun), n. The act of 
recommending; commendation. 

*Rec-om-mend-a-tor-y ( v rek-6m- 
niend'a x tur-re), a. Conveying 
praise; laudatory. 

Re-com-mit ( > re-k6m-mlf), v. t. 
To commit anew. 

* v Re-com-mit'ting, p. prs. 

v Re-com-mit'ted, p.prf. 

*Re-com-mit-ment (Ve-k&in-mlt'- 
ment), n. Recommittal. 

*RE-coM-MiT-TAL(Ve-k6m-mlt'tal), 
n. A second commitment. 

Rec-om-pense (rek^m^pense), v. t. 
To pay back an equivalent; to 
repay; to requite: — n., equiva- 
lent, compensation; reward. 

*Rec'om n pen-sing, p. prs. 



Rec-on-cile (rek'6n N slle), v. t. To 
compose differences; to make a 
thing consistent; to restore to 
favor; to adjust, (ap. p. — a per- 
son to ; a thing with.) [342-25.] 

*Rec'on x ci-ling, p. prs. 

*Rec-on-cil-a-ble (Vek-6n-slle'a- 
v bl), a. Capable of reconciliation; 
consistent. 

Rec-on-cil-a-ble-ness (Vek-6n- 
sile'a x bl-nes), n. Possibility to 
be reconciled ; consistency. 

Rec-on-cile-ment (rek'6n N slle- 
ment), n. Reconciliation. 

Rec-on-cil-i-a-tion ( x rek-6n x sll-e- 
a'shun), n. Renewal of friend- 
ship ; adjustment; the act of 
reconciling.f 

Rec-on-cil-i-a-tor-y (Vek-6n- 
sil'e'a-tur-re), a. Tending to 
reconcile. 

*Rec-on-dite (rek'6n v dlte), a. 
Secret, abstruse, hidden. 

Re-con-duct (Ye-k&n-diikt'), v. t. 
To conduct again. 

*Re-con-nois-sance (re-k6n'n!s- 
v sanse), n. Act of reconnoitring. 

Re-con-noi-ter ) (Ve-k&n- 

*Re-con-noi-tre J nde'tur), 
v. t. To examine; to survey. 
[376-20.] 

v Re-con-noi'ter x ing, ) 

* n Re-con-noi'tring, J P' P r8 

^Re-con-noi'ter-ed, I m 

* x Re-con-noi'tred, j P'W' 

Re-con-quer (re-kSngk'ur), v. t. 
To conquer again. 

Re-con-sid-er ( x re-k6n-sld'ur), v. t. 
To consider again. 

Re-con-sid-er-a-tion ( x re-k&n x sld- 
ur-a'shun), n. Act of recon- 
sidering. 

Re-con-struct ( x re-k&n-strukf), 
v. t. To construct again. 

Re-con- vey ( x re-k6n-va'), v. t. To 
convey back again. 

Re-con-vey-ance ( x re-k6n-va'- 
anse), ». A conveying back. 

Rec-ord (rek'drd), n. A register, 

authentic memorial. [270-1.] 

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Re-cord (re-k6rd')> v. t. To cele- 
brate; to register. 

Re-cord-er (re-kord'ur), n. A 
judicial officer; one who regis- 
ters events, wills, <fcc. 

RE-coRD-ER-SHip(re-k6rd'ur , ship), 
n. The office of a recorder. 

Re-count (re-k6unt')> v. t. To 
relate in detail ; to narrate ; to 
recite. [18-15.] 

*Re-course (re-k6rse'), n. Ap- 
plication as for help or protec- 
tion; access; return. [100-17.] 

Re-cov-er (re-kuv'ur), v. t. To 
restore from sickness ; to regain ; 
to get again: — v. i., to regain 
health or a former condition ; in 
Law, to obtain a judgment, {ap. 
p.—ixom.) [111-22.] [257-9.] 

Re-cov-er-a-ble (re-kuv'ur-a-bl), 
a. Possible to be restored. 

Re-cov-er-y (re-kuvVurVe), n. 
Restoration from sickness ; act 
of regaining. [212-20.] 

Re-cov'er^es, n. pi. 

*R ec-re-ant (rek're x ant), a. False ; 
cowardly ; apostate. 

*Re-cre-ate ( x re-kre-ate'), v. t. 
To create anew. 

x Re-cre-a'ting, p. prs. 

*Rec-re-ate (rlk're'ate), v. t. To 
refresh; to amuse ; to divert: — 
v. i.' f to take recreation. 

*Rec're x a-ting, p. prs. 

*RE-CRE-A-TiON( x re-kre-a'shi\n),». 
A creating anew. 

*REC-RE-A-TiON(Vek-re-a'shun),?i. 
Amusement; refreshment. 

Rec-re-a-tive (rek're x a-tlv), a. 
Refreshing, amusing. 

Rec-re-ment (rek're x ment), n. 
Dross ; spume ; useless matter. 

Re-crim-i-nate (re-krlm'^nate), 
v. i. To return one accusation 
with another ; to accuse the 
accuser. 

Re-crimVna-ting, p. prs. 

Re-crim-i-na-tion (re'krlm-e-na'- 
shun), n. Return of one accu- 
sation with another. f 

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Re-crim-i-na-tive (r&-krim'e'na. 
tlv), a. Retorting an accusation, 

Re-cruit (re-kr66f), v. t. To re- 
pair ; to supply : — v. i., to raise 
new soldiers ; to receive new 
strength : — n., a supply of any 
thing wasted ; a new soldier for 
land or sea service. [200-28.] 

Rec-tan-gle (rSk'tang^gl), n, A 
right-angled parallelogram. 

REC-TAN-Gu-LAR(re : k-tang'gu x lar). 
a. Right-angled. 

Rec-ti-fi-a-ble (r^k'teYl-a^bl), a. 
Capable of being set right. 

Rec-ti-pi-ca-tion (VSk-te-f^-ka'- 
shun), n. Act of rectifying. 

*Rec-ti-fi-er (rek'te'fi-ur), n. One 
who rectifies. 

Rec-ti-fy (rek'te^fi), v. U [prs. 
t. 3, rectifies.] To make right ; 
to amend; to improve by re- 
peated distillation. [185-23.] 

Rec'ti v fi-ed, p. prf. 

Rec-ti-lin-e-al Or£k-te-lin'e N al), 

Rec-ti-lin-e-ar Orek-te-lin'e x &r), 
a. Consisting of one or more right 
lines ; bounded by right lines. 

*Rec-ti-tude (reVt6Hu.de), n. Up- 
rightness ; justice; state of being 
right. [243-17.] 

*Rec-tor (rSk'ttir), n. A ruler; 
parson of a parish ; the head of 
a seminary or religious house. 

*Rec-tor-ate (rek'turlt), n. The 
ofiice of a rector. 

Rec-to-ri-al (rSk-t6Wal), a. Be- 
longing to a rector, [of a rector. 

REC-TOR-SHip(reVtur N ship)n.Ofnce 

Rec-tor-y (r£k'tuYre), n. A parish 
church or living ; a rector's house. 

Rec'tor v ies, n. pi. 

*Re-cum-ben-cy (re-kum'ben^se), 
n. The posture of leaning ; rest. 

Re-cum-bent (re-kum'b^nt), n. 
Lying, leaning, reposing. 

Re-cu-per-ate (re-ku/peVate), v. t. 
To recover ; to regain. 

Re-cu'per n a-ting, p. prs. 

RE-cu-PER-A-nvE^e-ku'peVa-tiv) 
a. Restoring. 
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Re-cur (re-kur'), v. i. To come 
back to the thought ; to happen 
again ; to return. [339.] 

*Re-cur'ring, p. prs. 

Re-cur'red, p. prf. 

*Re-cur-rence (re-kur'rense), n. 
Return; a coming again. [350.] 

Re-cur-rent (re-kur'rent), a. Re- 
turning from time to time. 

Re-cur-va-tion (Ve-kur-va'shun), 

Re-cur-vi-ty (re-kur'veHej, 
n. Flexure backwards. 

Re-cur'vi^ties, n. pi. 

*Re-cu-san-cy (re-ku/zan^se 1 or 
reVt^zan-se), n. Nonconformity, 

Re-cu'san v sies, n. pi. 

*Re-cu-sant (re-kti'zant or reVu- 
N zant), n. One who does not 
conform : — a., refusing to con 
form. 

Red, a. [redder — reddest.] Of 
the color of blood: — n., one of 
the primitive colors. 

*Re-dan (re-dan'), n. In Fortifica- 
tion, a rampart formed thus [A]. 

Red-breast (red'brSst), n, A 
small bird. 

Red-den (red'dn), v. t. To make 
red: — v.i., to grow red; to blush. 

Red-dish (red'dish), a. Some- 
what red. 

Red-dish-ness (re i d'dish > ne i s), n. 
Tendency to redness. 

*RED-Di-TiON(red-dish'un), n. Res- 
titution; surrender. 

Re-deem (re-deem'), v. t. To 
ransom ; to rescue ; to fulfil, as 
a promise. 

Re-deem-a-ble (re-deem'a v bl), a. 
Capable of redemption. 

Re-deem-er (re-deeurur), n. Our 
Saviour; one who redeems.| 

Re-de-liv-er (Ve-de-llv'ur), v. t. 
To deliver back or again. 

Re-de-liv-er-y (Ye-de-liv'ur x re), 
n. The act of delivering back. 

^Re-de-liv'erHes, n. pi. 

Re-demp-tion (re-de'm'shun), n. 
The deliverance of sinners by 
Christ ; ransom, release. 



Re-demp-tive (re-dem'tlv), a. 
Redeeming. 

*Re-demp-tor-y (re-de 5 m'turYe), a. 
Paid for ransoming. 

Red-Hot (red'hot), a. Heated to 
redness. 

Re-din-te-grate (re-dln'te^grate), 
v. t. To restore ; to renew. 

Re-din'te^gra-ting, p. prs. 

*Re-din-te-gra-tion (reMin-te- 
gra'shun), n. Restoration ; ren- 
ovation. 

Red-ness (rM'ne's), n. The quality 
of being red. 

Red-o-lence (r^d^lense), ") 

*Red-o-len-cy (rM'dMen-se), J n 
Sweet scent, fragrance. 

Red-o-lent (rM^Ient), a. Sweet 
of scent, fragrant. 

Re-doub-le (re-dub'bl), v. U To 
repeat often : — v. i., to become 
twice as much. 

*Re-doub'ling, p. prs. 

Re-doubt (re-d6uf), n. An out- 
work of a fortification, a fortress. 

*Re-doubt-a-ble (re-d6ut'a^bl), a. 
Formidable; terrible. [366-17.] 

Re-dound (re-ddiind'), v. i. To 
be sent back by reaction; to 
contribute ; to result. 

Re-dress (r&-dreV), n. Relief; 
remedy for wrong [155-8] [260]: 
— v. t. f to set right ; to relieve. 

Re-dress'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Re-dress'ing, p. prs. 

Re-dress-ive (re-dreYsiv), a. 
Tending to redress. 

Re-duce (re-duse'), v. t. To make 
less; to diminish in size; to de- 
grade ; to bring into a class ; to 
subdue; to change the denomi- 
nation of. (ap. p. — to, under.) 

Re-du'cing, p. prs. 

Re-du-cent (re-du'sent), a. Ten- 
ding to reduce. 

Re-du-ci-ble (re-du's^bl), a. 
Possible to be reduced. 

Re-duc-tion (re-duk'shun), n. The 
act of reducing, conquest, change 
of denomination, (up. p. — of. J 



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Re-duc-tive (re-duk'tiv), a. Hav- 
ing the power of reducing. 

Re-dun-dance (re-dun'danse), ) 

*Re-dun-dan-cy (re-dun'dan^) j 
n. Superfluity, excess. 

Re-dun'dan x cies, n. pi. 

*Re-dun-dant (re-dun'dant), a. 
Exuberant, superfluous, using 
more words or images than are 
necessary. 

Re-du-pli-cate (re'-du'ple^kate), 
v. t. To double. 

Re-du'pli x ca-ting, p. pre. 

Re-du-pli-ca-tion (re v du-ple-ka'~ 
shun), n. The act of doubling. 

Re-Ech-o (re^k'kft), v. i. or v. U 
To echo back [156-4] : — w v the 
return or echo of an echo. 

*Re-Ech'oes, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Reed, n. A hollow stalk ; a small 
pipe ; an arrow ; part of a loom. 

*Reed-en (reed'en), a. Consisting 
of reeds. 

Reed-y (re&d'e"), a. [reedier — 
reediest.] Abounding with reeds. 

Reef, n. A chain of rocks near 
the surface of the water ; the 
fold of a sail [56-12] :— v. L, to 
take in or fold up, as a sail. 

Reek, n. Smoke, steam : — v. i., to 
smoke; to steam. 

Reek-y (reek'e), a. [reekier — 
reekiest.] Smoky,- foul. 

Reel, n. A frame upon which 
yarn is wound ; a dance : — v. t., 
to gather yarn from the spindle : 
— v. %., to stagger ; to whirl. 
jRe-E-lect fre-e-lSkt'), v. t. To 
elect again. 

Re-E-lec-tion (Ve-e-leli'shun), n. 
Repeated election. 

*Re-El-i-gi-ble (re-el'e N je-bl), a. 
Qualified to be re-elected. 

Re-Em-bark (Ve-e'm-bark'), v. t. or 
v. i. To embark again. 

Re-En-act (Ve-Sn-akf), v. U To 
enact anew. 

Re-En-force ( v r^-Sn-f6rse'), v. t 
To strengthen with additional 
assistance. 



* v Re-En-for'cing, p. pre. 

Re-En-force-ment ( x re-§n-f6rse'~ 
m^nt), n. Fresh assistance; ad- 
ditional aid or force. 

Re-En-list (Ve-en-lfsf), v. t. To 
enlist a second time. 

Re-En-ter (re-eVtur), v. t. To 
enter again. 

Re-En-trance (r^-eVtranse), n. 
Act of entering again. 

Re-Es-tab-lish ( v re-§s-taVl!sh), 

V. t. [prs. t. 3, RE-ESTABLISH- 
ES.] To establish anew. 

Re-Es-tab-lish-ment (^-eVtaV- 
lish x me ! nt), n. The act of re- 
establishing. 

Re-Ex-am-in-a-tion (Ve^gz^am- 
&-na r shun), n. A second exam- 
ination. 

Re-Ex-am-ine f re'-e'gz-am'in), v. t. 
To examine anew. 

^Re-Ex-amWing, p. prs. 

Re-Ex-port ( v re-^ks-p6rt'), v > *• 
To export imports. 

Re-fash-ion (re-fash'un), v. t. 
To fashion anew. 

Re-fec-tion (re-f^k'shun), n. Re- 
freshment after hunger or fa- 
tigue. 

Re-fec-tor-y (r^-feVturVe), n. A 
room for refreshment or meals. 

*Re-fec'tor n ies, n. pi. 

Re-fer (re-feV), v. t. To dismiss 
for information or judgment ; to 
send back for explanation : — 
v. i., to have relation or recourse; 
to appeal; to allude, (ap. p. — 
to.) [83-38.] 

*Re-fer'ring, p. prs. 

Re-fer'red, p. prf. 

*Ref-er-a-ble (rSf ur^a-bl), ) 

Re-fer-ri-ble (re-feVre N bl), J °" 
Admitting to be referred. 

*Ref-er-ee (Ve'f-e'r-e^'), n. One 
to whom a thing is referred. 

Ref-er-ence (reTer N ense), n. Re- 
lation, allusion to ; dismission to 
another tribunal ; arbitration. 
{ap. p.— to.) [316.] 

Re-fer-ri-ble. See referable. 



Re-fine (re-fine'), v. t. or v. i. To 
clear from dross; to purify; to 
polish ; to make elegant. [330.] 

Re-fin'ing, p. prs. 

Re-fin-ed-ly (re-fineWle), ad. 
With refinement. 

Re-fine-ment (re-fine'me ! nt), n. 
The act of purifying; improve- 
ment; affectation of elegance; 
purity of taste or heart ; elegance; 
subtilty. [96-5.] [236-10.] 

Re-fin-er (r^-fln'ur), n. One who 
refines. 

Re-fin-er-y (re-fln'urYS), n. A 
place for refining. 

Re-fin'er x ies, n. pi. 

Re-fit (re-fif), v. t. To restore 
after injury ; to repair. 

Re-fit'ting, p. prs. 

Re-fit'ted, p. prf. 

Re-flect (re-fle'kt'), v. t. To throw 
back : — v. %., to throw reproach ; 
to ponder; to consider, (ap. p. 
—on, upon.) [79-9.] [177-26.] 

Re-flec-tion (re-fl^k'shun), n. 
The act of throwing back; that 
which is reflected ; thought on 
the past, consideration ; censure. 
[68-9.] [72-13.] 

Re-flect-ive (re-flekt'iv), a. Con- 
sidering things past ; reflecting. 

*Re-flect-or (re-fl£kt'ur), n. One 
who or that which reflects. 

Re-flex (re'fle'ks), a. Directed 
backward ; bent back. 

Re-flex-i-bil-i-ty (re x fl§ks-e-biK- 
leHe), n. The quality of being 
reflexible. 

*Re-flex-i-ble (r^-fle'ksTbl), a. 
Capable of being thrown back. 

Re-flex-ive (re-fl&ks'lv), a. Hav- 
ing respect to something past. 

Re-flour-ish (re-flur'rish), v. t. or 
v. i. [prs. t. 3, reflourishes.] 
To flourish anew. 

Ref-lu-ence (re'fWe'nse), ") 

Ref-lu-en-cy (r&flu^n-se), J n ' 
State of flowing back. 

Ref-lu-ent (refluent), a. Flow- 
ing back. 

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Re-flux (re'fluks), n. Backward 
course of a fluid ; a flowing back. 

Re'flux x es, n. pi. 

Re-form (re-fdrm'), v. t. To change 
from worse to better: — v. i., to 
grow better; to improve: — n., 
reformation; amendment; im- 
provement. [147-14.] 
jS"t* Reformation is the form- 
ing again; reform is the new 
form : the first is the process, 
the second the result. Reform 
is too often of shorter endu- 
rance than reformation, 

Taylor. 

Ref-orm-a-tion ( x ref-6rm-a'shan), 
». A change from worse to bet- 
ter ; amendment, reform : — see 
under reform. 

Re-form-a-tive (re-fdrnrTtlv), a. 
Reformatory. 

Re-form-a-tor-y (re-fSrm'aHur- 
r&), a. Tending to reform. 

Re-form-er (re-form'ur), n. One 
who reforms ; a reformist. 

RE-FORM-iST(re-f6rmlst)n.Onewho 
adheres to the reformed religion. 

Re-fract (re-frakt'), v. t. To 
break the course of rays. 

Re-frac-tion (re-frak'shun), n. 
Variation of a ray of light; de- 
viation from a direct course. 

Re-fract-ive (re-frakt'lv), a. 
Having the power of refraction. 

*Re-fract-or-i-ness (re-frakt'ur- 
Ve-ne's), n. Sullen obstinacy. 

Re-fract-or-y (re-frakt'ur N re), a. 
Obstinate, difficult to be managed. 

*Ref-ra-ga-ble (r£fra N ga-bl or 
re-frag' a x bl), a. Capable of con- 
futation ; refutable. 

*Re-frain (r6-frane'), v. t. To 
hold back : — v. i., to forbear ; to 
abstain (ap. p. — from) : — n., the 
repeat of a song. 

Re-fran-gi-bil-i-ty (re x fran-je- 
bll'le v te), n. The state or quality 
of being refrangible. 

*Re-fran-gi-ble (re-fran'je v bl), a. 
Possible to be refracted. 
424 



Re-fresh (re-fresh'), v. t. or v. i. 
[prs. t. 3, refreshes.] To re- 
create ; to relieve after pain ; to 
cool; to give new strength or 
animation. 

Re-fresh-ment (re-frSsh'me'nt), n. 
Relief after pain, want, or fa- 
tigue ; food, rest. 

*RE-FRiG-ER-ANT(re-frij'eVant),a. 
Cooling, allaying heat: — »., a 
cooling medicine. 

Re-frig-er-ate (re-Mj'eVate), v. t. 
To cool. 

Re-frig'er v a-ting, p. prs. 

Re-frig-er-a-tion (re^frlj-e'r-a'- 
shun), n. A cooling. 

Re-frig-er-a-tive (re-frlj'eVa- 
tlv), a. Cooling, tending to cool, 

*Re-frig-er-a-tor (re-frlj'eVa- 
tur), n. An apparatus for cooling. 

Reft, pet. t. and p. prf. of reave. 

Ref-uge (reTfuje), n. Shelter ; 
protection ; an asylum. [38-3.]f 

Ref-u-gee (VeT-u-jee'), n. One 
who flies to shelter or protection. 

Re-ful-gence (re-ful'jense), ) 

Re-ful-gen-cy (re-ffil'jen x se), J n ' 
Splendor, brightness. 

Re-ful'gen x cies, n. pi. 

RE-FUL-GENT(re-ful'jent),a.Bright. 

Re-fund (re-fund'), v. t. To re- 
pay ; to restore ; to pay back. 

Re-fu-sa-ble (re-fu'za N bl), a. Ad- 
mitting of refusal. 

Re-fu-sal (re-fu'zal), n. Act of 
refusing, denial ; right of choice. 

*Ref-use (refuse), n. That which 
remains disregarded; waste: — a., 
worthless, rejected. [266-17.] 

Re-fuse (re-fuze'), v. t. or v. i. To 
deny; to reject;* to decline to 
accept. [146-9.] 

*Re-fu'sing, p.prs. 

Re-fu-ta-ble (re-fu'ta^bl), a. Pos- 
sible to be refuted, refragable. 

RE-FU-TAL(re>fu'tal),n. Refutation. 

*Ref-u-ta-tion (Vef-u-ta'shun), 
n. The act of refuting, disproof. 

RE-Fu-TA-TOR-Y(re-fu'ta v tur-re), a. 
Tending to refute. 



Re-fute (re-fute'), v. t. To prove 
to be false or wrong. [258-19.] 

*Re-fu'ting, p.prs. 

Re-gain (re-gane'), v. t. To re- 
cover; to obtain again. [64-34. ]j* 

Re-gal (re'gal), a. Royal, kingly. 
[279-13.] 

Re-gale (re-gale'), v. t. To re- 
fresh, entertain : — v. i., to fare 
sumptuously. 

Re-ga'ling, p. prs. 

Re-gale-ment (re-gale'm^nt), n. 
Refreshment. 

*Re-ga-li-a (re-ga'le'a), n. pL 
Ensigns of royalty, as crown, 
sceptre, Ac; insignia. 

Re-gal-i-ty (re-gal'le N te), n. Roy- 
alty, kingship. 

Re-gal-ly (r^'gaPle), ad. In a 
kingly manner. 

Re-gard (re-gard'), v. t. To re- 
mark ; to value ; to esteem ; to 
respect : — n., attention ; respect ; 
reverence, (ap. p. — for, in re- 
gard to.) [52-37.] 

Re-gard-ful (re-gard'f&l), a. At- 
tentive, (ap. p. — of.) 

Re-gard-less ( re-gard'] 6s), a. In- 
attentive, (ap. p. — of.) 

Re-gard-less-ly (re-gard'leVle), 
ad. Without regard. 

Re-gard-less-ness (re-gard'le's- 
v n5s), n. Heedlessness. 

*Re-gat-ta (re-gat'ta), n. A 
boat-race. 

RE-GEN-CY(re'jeVse),w. That power 
to which vicarious regality is in- 
trusted; government by a regent. 

*Re'gen'cies, n. pi. 

Re-gen-er-a-cy (re-jeVur x a-se), n. 
The state of being regenerated. 

Re-gen-er-ate (re-jen'uVate), v. t. 
To produce anew; to be bora 
anew ; to renew ; to make bet- 
ter. [97-28.] 

Re-gen'er v a-ting, p. prs. 

Re-gen-er-ate (re-jen'erlt), a. 
Born anew by grace, reproduced. 

Re-gen-er-ate-ness (re-jen'eVit- 
nfis), n. Regeneracy. 



REa 



REG- 
nSr, n&t— tube, tub, bull— 611- 



-p6und — thin, this. 



REJ 



R*e-gen-er-a-tion (re x jen-er-a'- 
shun), n. New birth, birth by 
grace; state of being regenera- 
ted ; act of regenerating. 

RE-GEN-ER-A-TiVE(re-jen'eVa-tiv), 
a. Producing regeneration. 

*Re-gent (re'jent), n. A vicari- 
ous ruler; a governor: — a., ex- 
ercising vicarious authority. 

Re-gent-ship (re'je'ntWp), n. The 
office of a regent. 

*Reg-i-cide (rejTside), n. The 
murderer or murder of a king. 
[263-6.] 

*Re-gime (ra-zheem'), n. Govern- 
ment; mode of living; adminis- 
tration. 

*Reg-i-men (rej'e x men), n. Regu- 
lation of diet ; grammatical gov- 
ernment. 

*Reg-i-ment (rej'e v me ! nt), n. A 
body of soldiers under the com- 
mand of a colonel. [368-3.] 

Reg-i-ment-al (Vej-e-me'nt'al), a. 
Belonging to a regiment. 

Reg-i-ment-als (Vej-e-rnent'alz), 
n. pi. Uniform of a regiment. 

*Re-gion (re'jun), n. Tract of 
land or space; a country; a 
place. [56-2.] [178-27.] 

Reg-is-ter (rej'isHur), n. An ac- 
count regularly kept ; a record ; 
a keeper of a register ; a regis- 
trar; a contrivance which reg- 
isters: — v. t. y to record in a 
register ; to enroll. 

*Reg-is-trar (rejlsHrar), n. A 
keeper of public records. 

Reg-is-try (rej'isHre), 

Reg-is-tra-tion ( x rej-ls-tra'shun), 
n. Act of recording; a register. 

Reg'is^tries, n. pi. 

Reg-let (rSg'let), n. In Printing, 
a thin strip of wood used to 
separate lines. 

*Reg-nant (r&g'nant), a. Reign- 
ing; prevalent. 

Re-gorge (r£-g6rje r ), v. t. To 
vomit up. 

Re-gor'ging, p. pr8. 



*Re-grate (re-grate r ), v. t. To 
buy provisions and sell them in 
the same market. 
jfi^** Regrate differs from en- 
gross and monopolize, which 
mean to buy the whole of an 
article; and from forestall, 
which means to buy up an 
article before it reaches mar- 
ket. Webster. 

Re-gra'ting, p. prs. 

Re-gress (re'gre's), n. Passage 
back. 

Re'gress^es, n. pi. 

Re-gress (re-greV), v. i. [prs. t. 
3, regresses.] To go back. 

Re-gres-sion (re-gresh'un), n. 
Act of returning or going back. 

Re-gres-sive (re-gres'slv), a. 
Passing back. 

Re-gret (re-greY), n. Vexation 
at something past; remorse ; 
grief: — v. t., to repent; to grieve 
at; to mourn for. [303.] 

Re-gret'ting, p. prs. 

Re-gret'ted, p. prf. 

Re-gret-ful (re-gret'ful), a. Full 
of regret. 

Reg-u-lar (regular), a. Agree- 
able to rule ; uniform in course ; 
orderly [55-25] [380-15] :— n., a 
permanent soldier ; a monk who 
has taken vows. [334.] 

Reg-u-lar-i-ty (Veg-u-lar'eHeO, n. 
Method, certain order ; conform- 
ity to rule. 

^Reg-u-larVties, n. pi. 

Reg-u-lar-ly (reg / ti v lar-le), ad. 
According to rule ; in order. 

Reg-u-late (re'g'u'late), v. t. To 
adjust; to direct; to manage. 

Reg'u x la-ting, p. prs. 

Reg-u-la-tion ( v reg-u-la'shun), n. 
Act of regulating ; method, rule. 

*Reg-u-la-tor (reg'Ma-tur), n. 
One who regulates. 

*Re-gur-gi-tate (re-gur'je v tate), 
v. t. To pour back : — v. i. y to be 
poured back. 

Re-gur'gi x ta-ting, p. pra. 
36* 



Re-gur-gi-ta-tion (re v gur-je-ta'- 
shiin), n. Act of pouring back. 

Re-hear-sal (re-her'sal), n. Re- 
cital. 

*Re-hearse (re-herse'), v. t. To 
repeat ; to relate ; to recite. 

*Re-hear'sing, p. prs. 

*Rei-gle (re'gl), n. A groove cut 
for any thing to run in. 

*Reign (rane), v. i. To exercise 
sovereign authority ; to prevail ; 
to rule : — w., royal authority : 
time of a king's government. 

Re-im-burse (Ve-im-burse'), v. t. 
To repay. 

* v Re-im-bur'sing, p. prs. 

Re-im-burse-ment pre-im-burse'- 
ment), n. Repayment. 

*Rein (rane), n. The strap of a 
bridle : — v. t., to govern by a 
bridle ; to restrain. 

*Rein-deer (rane'deer), n. A 
species of deer found in the 
arctic regions : — sometimes writ- 
ten RAINDEER. 

Reins (ranz), n. pi. The kidneys. 

Re-in-stall ( x r£-in-staP), v. t. To 
install again. 

Re-in-state (V&-in-state')j v. t. 
To put again in possession. 

v Re -in- staging, p. prs. 

RE-iN-su-RANCE( v re-in-shu'ranse), 
n. A second insurance. 

RE-iN-VEST-MENT(Ve-in-vest r ment) 
n. Act of reinvesting. 

Re-in-vig-o-rate (Ve-ln-vlg'd- 
Vate), v. t. To strengthen anew. 

v Re-in-vigVra-ting, p. prs. 

*Re-is-sue (re-lsh'u), v. t. To is- 
sue again: — n. f that which is 
reissued. 

Re-is'sf^ing, p. prs. 

Re-it-er-ate (re-lt'eVate), v. U 
To repeat again and again. 

Re-it'er x a-ting, p. prs. 

*RE-iT-ER-A-TioN(re x lt-e'r-a , shun), 
n. Repetition. 

Re-ject (re-jekt'), v. t. To re- 
fuse; to throw aside; to decline. 
[278-24] 

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BEL 



Re-jec-tion (re-jeVshtin), «. The 
act of easting off; a refusal. 
[243-19.] 

Re-joice (re-jSlse'), v. t. To ex- 
hilarate; to make joyful: — v. i. f 
to exult, {ap. p. — at, in.) 

Re-joi'cing, p. prs. 

Re-join (r£-jdln'), v. t. To join 
again : — v. i., to answer to an 
answer; to reply. 

Re-join-der (re-jdin'dur), n. An 
answer to a reply : — see reply. 

Re-jtj-ve-nate (re-ju've x nate), v. t. 
To make young again. 

Re-ju've n na-ting, p. prs. 

*Re-ju-ve-nes-cence (re^ju-v&- 
neV sense), n. Renewal of youth. 

Re-lapse (relapse'), n. A fall- 
ing back into wrong or sickness : 
— v. i., to fall back into wrong 
or sickness. 

Re-lap'sing, p. prs. 

Re-late (reflate'), v. t. To recite 
to tell: — v. i., to have reference 
or relation, {ap. p. — to.) 

Re-la'ting, p. prs. 

Re-la-tion (re-la'shun), n. Refer- 
ence; connection; kindred; ac- 
count, narrative. [32-3.] [224.] 

Re-la-tion-al (re-la'shun v al), a. 
Having connection. 

Re-la-tion-ship (re-la'shun x ship), 
n. State of being related. 

Rel-a-tive (rel'a'tiv), a. Having 
relation ; respecting ; not abso 
lute {ap. p.— to) [381-25] :— n. 
relation ; one allied by blood ; a 
pronoun which relates to an an- 
tecedent, {ap. p. — of.) 

Rel-a-tive-ly (rel'aH'iv-le), ad. 
As it respects something else. 

Re-lax (re-laks'), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 
relaxes.] To slacken ; to di- 
vert; to mitigate; to remit:— 
v. i., to be mild; to abate in se- 
verity. [381.] [147-27.] 

Rel-ax-a-tion (Vel-aks-a'sirftn), n. 
Cessation of restraint; diminu- 
tion of tension ; remission of 
attention; diversion. 
426 



Re-lax-a-tive (re-laks'aHlv), a. 
Tending to relax : — n., that which 
relaxes. 

Re-lay (r£-la'), n. A supply of 
horses on the road to relieve 
others :— v. t. [relaid or re- 
layed — RELAID or RELAYED], 

to lay a second time. 

*Re-leas-a-ble (re-lees'a N bl), a. 
Capable of being released. 

Re-lease (re-leese'), v. t. To set 
free; to free from restraint; to 
let go ; to quit ; to slacken : — n., 
dismission from confinement or 
servitude ; remission of a claim ; 
acquittance from a debt signed 
by the creditor, {ap. p. — from.) 

Re-leas'ing, p. prs. 

*RE-LEASE-MENT(r6-leese'me , nt),n. 
Act of releasing. 

*RE-LEAs-ER(re-leese'ur), n. One 
who releases. 

Re-lent (re-le'nt'), v. i. To yield ; 
to s of tern 

Re-lent-less (re-lent'les), a. Un- 
pitying; destitute of tenderness; 
implacable. 

*Re-les-see (Ve-les-see')> n. One 
to whom a release is made. 

*Re-les-sor ( v re-les-s6r'), n. One 
who executes a release. 

*Rel-e-van-cy (rel'eVan-se), n. 
State of being relevant; fitness. 

Rel-e-vant (rel'eVant), a. Re- 
lieving ; having application ; ap- 
propriate. 

Re-li-a-bil-i-ty (reHi-a-biiae'te), 

Re-li-a-ble-ne s s (re-li'a N bl-nes), 
n. State of being relied on ; de- 
pendence. 

Re-li-a-ble (r£-li'a^bl), a. Worthy 
to be relied on ; trustworthy. 

Re-li-ance (re-li'anse), n. Trust, 
dependence; confidence. [334.] 

Rel-ic (rel'lk), n. That which re- 
mains; that which is kept in 
memory of another. [357-15.] 

Rel'ics, n. pi. The remains of a 
dead person. 

Rel-ict (rel'lkt), n. A widow. 



*Re-LIEF (re-leef), n. In Statuary, 
the prominence of a figure ; re- 
lievo ; alleviation ; dismission 
of a sentinel from his post; re- 
dress ; succor ; legal remedy of 
wrongs. [96-8.] [357-27.] 

*Re-liev-a-ble ( re-lee v'a v bl), «, 
Admitting relief. 

Re-lieve (re-leeve'),v. t. To sup- 
port; to assist; to alleviate ; to 
rid of; to replace one guard by 
another; in Drawing, to make 
prominent by contrast, {ap. p. 
—from, by.) [257-19.] [275-18.] 

*Re-liev'ing, p. prs. 

Re-liev-o (re-leev'6), n. In Stat- 
uary, the prominence of a figure, 
relief. 

*Re-liev'oes, n. pi. 

Re-li-gion (re-llj'un), n. A system 
of faith and worship ; the per- 
formance of duties to God. 

Re-li-gion-ist (re-lij'unlst), n. A 
bigot in religion. 

Re-li-gious (re-lij'us), a. Devout, 
pious, devoted to religion. 

Re-li-gious-ly (re-lij'usHe), ad. 
Piously, reverently. 

*Re-lin-quish (re-ling'kwish), v. t. 
[prs. t. 3, relinquishes.] To 
forsake; to quit; to give up. 

RE-LiN-QUiSH-MENT(re-l!ng'kwlsh- 
N ment), n. Act of relinquishing, 
abandonment. [361-10.] 

*Rel-i-qua-ry (reFe^kwa-re), n. 
A casket in which relics are kept. 

Rel'i v qua-ries, n. pi. 

Rel-ish (rel'ish), n. Taste, flavor, 
liking [168] : — v. t. [prs. t. ?,, 
relishes], to give a taste to ; to 
taste ; to enjoy : — v. i., to have a 
pleasant taste or flavor, {ap. p. 
—for, of.) 

Rel-ish-a-ble (reTish x a-bl), a. 
Giving a relish. 

Re-luc-tance (re-luk'tanse), ) 

*Re-luc-tan-cy (re-luk'tan x se), j 
n. Unwillingness. [111.] [274.] 

Re-luc-tant (re-luk'tant), a. Un- 
willing, disinclined. [117.]f 



REM 



REM 
nor, n&t— tube, tub, bull— 611 — pound- 



-th'm, this. 



REM 



*Re-luc-tant-ly (re-luk'tant v le), 
ad. With unwillingness. [368-25.] 

Re-lume (re-lume'), \ t 

*Re-ltj-mine (re-lu'mln), j 
To light anew; to rekindle. 

Re-lu'ming, \ 

SRe-LU'mInVnG, J P ' P ' 

Re-ly (re-li'), v. i. [prs. U 3, re- 
lies.] To put trust in; to con 
fide with dependence, (ap. p.— 
on, upon.) [319.] 

Re-li'ed, p. prf. 

Re-main. See remains. 

Re-main (r£-mane'), v. i. To be 
left out of a greater quantity; 
to continue; to abide; to stay. 
{ap. p. — in, at, with.) 

Re-main-der (re-mane'dur), n. 
That which is left; a remnant; 
a balance. 

Re-mains (r^-manz'), n. pi. What 
is left ; residue ; a dead body ; 
relics. 

Re-mand (re-mand'), v. U To call 
or send back. 

Re-mark (re-mark'), n. Observa- 
tion ; note : — v. t., to note, ob- 
serve; to express, (ap. p. — 
on, upon.) 

Re-mark-a-ble (re-mark'a N bl), a. 
Observable, worthy of notice, ex- 
traordinary. [159-17.] 

Re-mark-a-ble-ness (re-mark'a- 
N bl-nes), n. The quality of being 
remarkable. 

Re-mark-a-bly (r£-mark'a v bl£), 
ad. In a manner worthy of ob- 
servation, uncommonly. 

*Re-me-di-a-ble (re-me'de v a-bl), 
a. Capable of remedy, curable. 

*Re-me-di-al (r6-rne'dl x al), a. Af- 
fording a remedy. 

*Rem-e-di-less (rein'e v de-13s or 
re-me'd'e'les), a. Incurable, not 
admitting remedy. 

Rem-e-dy (rSm'eMe), n. A medi- 
cine by which illness is cured; 
that which causes recovery ; rep- 
aration [149-5] : — v. t., to cure ; 
to heal ; to repair mischief. 



Remedies, n. pi. smd. prs. t. 3. 

RemVdi-ed, p. prf. 

Re-mem-ber (re>inem'bur),v. t. To 
bear in mind ; to put in mind ; 
to retain in memory ; to recollect. 

RE-MEM-BRANCE(re-mlm'branse)n. 
A train of ideas revived ; power 
of remembering : — see recol- 
lection. 

Re-mem-bran-cer (re-mem'bran- 
x sur), n. That which reminds. 

Re-mind (remind'), v. t. To put 
in mind. 

*Rem-i-nis-cence (^m-e-nis'- 
se'nse), n. Recovery of ideas : — 
see recollection. 

REM-i-Nis-CENT( x re : m-&-nls / se : nt),n, 
One who calls to mind. 

Re-mise (re-mlze'), v. t. To grant 
back ; to release by deed. 

Re-mi'sing, p. prs. 

Re-miss (re-mis'), a. Slack; neg- 
ligent; slothful. 

*Re-mis-si-ble (re-mls's^bl), a. 
Capable of being remitted. 

Re-mis-sion (re-mlsh'un), n. Re- 
laxation, abatement; discharge; 
forgiveness. 

Re-mis s-ly (re-mis'U), ad. Care- 



el^ing, j 
o'el^ling, j P' 



prs. 



Re-miss-ness (re-mis'ne's), n. Want 
of punctuality ; carelessness. 

Re-mit (re-mif), v. t. To forgive; 
to relax; to abate; to send money 
to a distant place : — v. i., to 
slacken; to abate, (ap.p. — to.) 

Re-mit'ting, p. prs. 

Re-mit'ted, p. prf. 

Re-mit-ment (re-mlt'ine'nt), 

Re-mit-tal (re-mit r tal), 

Act of remitting ; forgiveness. 

*Re-mit-tance (re-mlt'tanse), n. 
Money sent to a distant place. 

*Re-mit-tent (re-mlt'tent), a. 
Ceasing for a time. 

*Rem-nant (rem'nant), n. Resi- 
due; that which remains; the 
rest. [69-10.] 

Re-mod-el (re-m6d'el), v. U To 
model anew. 



j,,. 



Re-mod'el x ing, 

*Re-mod'i 

Re-mod'el-ed, /. 

*Re-mod'ell-ed, ) p ' pr J' 

Re-mon-strance (re-m6n'stranse), 
n. Strong representation against 
a measure. [52-31.] 

Re-mon-strant (re-m&n'strant), n. 
One who remonstrates : — a., ex- 
postulatory, remonstrating. 

RE-M0N-STRATE(re-m6n'strate),r.-?'. 
To make a strong representa- 
tion ; to show reasons : to oppose 
earnestly, (ap.p. — against.) 

Re-mon'stra x ting, p. prs. 

*Re-mon-stra-tor (re-ni&n'stra- 
Hur), n. One who remonstrates. 

Re-morse (re-mdrse'), n. Pain of 
guilt ; reproach of conscience for 
sin. [278-16.] 

Re-morse-ful (re-mfirse'ful), a. 
Full of remorse. 

Re-morse-less (re-m3rse'l£s), a. 
Unpitying ; cruel. 

Re-mote (re-m6te'), a. Distant; 
far off; foreign.[158-8.] [304-20.] 

Re-mote-ly (re-m6te'le), ad. At a 
distance ; not nearly ; slightly. 

*Re-mote-ness (re-m6te'n^s)_, n. 
State of being remote ; distance. 

Re-mount (re-mMnf), v. i. or v. t. 
To mount again. 

Re-mo-va-bil-i-ty (re v m66-va- 
bil'leHe), n. Capacity of being 
removed. 

Re-mo-va-ble (re-m66Va v bl), a. 
Admitting of removal. 

Re-mo-val (re-m66'val), n. Dis- 
mission from a post ; state of be- 
ing removed ; change of place. 

Re-move (re-m66v'), v. t. To dis- 
place from an office ; to put from 
a place ; to place at a distance : 
— v. i., to change place ; to move : 
— n., change of place; departure; 
removal; a step in the scale of 
gradation, (ap. p. — from.) 

Re-mo'ving, p. prs. 

Re-mu-ner-a-ble (r^-nnYneVa-bl), 
a. Rewardable. 

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REP 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me, met — pine, pin — no, m&ve, 



REP 



RE-MU-NER-ATE(revmu'neVate),?;.£. 
To reward ; to requite ; to rec 
ompense. 

Re-mu'ner x a-ting, p. prs. 

Re-mu-ner-a-tion (re A um-ne : r-a'- 
shun), n. Reward, compensation. 

Re-mu-ner-a-tive (re-mu'ner x a- 
tiv), a. Remuneratory. 

#Re-mu-ner-a-tor-y (re-mu'nur- 
x a-turV&), a. Affording remun- 
eration ; rewarding. 

Ren-ard (reVard), n. A fox. 

*Re-nas-cent (re-nas'sent), a. 
Rising again into being; grow- 
ing again. 

*Ren-coun-ter (rSn-kSiln'tur), n. 
A meeting in opposition, sudden 
combat j clash, collision : — v. i., 
to clash ; to fight hand to hand ; 
to come in collision: — v. t., to 
attack hand to hand. 

Rend, v. t. [rent or rended 
— rent or rended.] To tear 
with violence ; to lacerate ; to 
affect with great pain. [123-39.] 

Ren-der (reVdur), v. t. To pay 
back; to return; to inflict; to 
assign ; to translate. 

*Ren-dez-vous ( > re : n-d£-v66'), n. 
A place for assembly ; place of 
meeting : — v. i. or v. t. t to meet 
at an appointed place. [202-1.] 

*Ren-dez-vous-ing (V§n-de-v66'- 
ing), p. prs. 

*Ren-dez-vous-ed (V^n-d^-v66d') 
p. prf. 

*Ren-di-tion (re'n-dish'un), n. 
Surrender; translation. 

Ren-e-gade (rSn'e^gade), \ 

Ren-e-ga-do frSn-e-ga'd6), } n ' 
An apostate ; one who revolts. 

* v Ren-e-ga'does, n.pl. 

Re-new (re-nu'), v. t. To restore 
to the former state; to make 
anew ; to make vigorous ; to be- 
gin again. 

Re-new-a-ble (r^-nu'a v bl), a. Ca- 
pable of being renewed. 

Re-new-al (re-nu'al), n. The act 
of renewing, renovation. 
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Re-new-ed-ly (re-nu'6d N 16), ad. 
Anew, again. 

*Re-ni-tence (re-nl'te'nse), n. Re- 
sistance to pressure ; opposition 

Ren-net. See runnet. 

Re-nounce (re-nMnse'), v. t. To 
disown; to cast off; to disclaim; 
to reject ; to forsake. 

Re-noun'cing, p. prs. 

RE-N0UNCE-MENT(re-n6unse , me : nt), 
n. Renunciation. 

Ren-o-vate (reV6Vate), v. t. To 
renew; to restore to the first 
state ; to repair. [299-24.] 

RenVva-ting, p. prs. 

Ren-o-va-tion ( x ren-6-va'shun), n. 
Renewal. 

Re-nown (re-ndun'), n. Fame ; 
celebrity; distinction. [64-11.] 
[382-17.] 

Re-nown-ed (re-nMnd'), a. Fa- 
mous, celebrated, eminent. 

Re-no WN-ED-LY(re-nMn^dle),ac?. 
With celebrity. 

Rent, n. A break ; a laceration ; 
annual payment ; money paid for 
any thing held of another: 
v. t. f to hold by paying rent : — 
v. i. y to be leased for rent: — 
pst. t. and p. prf. of rend. 

Rent-a-ble (rlnt'a^bl), a. Fit to 
be rented. 

Rent-al (rent'al), n. Account 
of rents. 

Rent-er (rSnt'ur), n. One who 
holds by paying rent : — v. t., to 
sew together; to finedraw. 

Re-nun-ci-a-tion (re'nun-she-a'- 
shun), n. The act of renoun- 
cing, disavowal, abandonment. 

*Re-or-gan-i-za-tion (reMr-gan- 
^-za'shun), n. A new organiza- 
tion ; act of reorganizing. 

Re-or-gan-ize (re-6r'gan x lze), v. t. 
To organize anew. 

Re-or'gan x i-zing, p. prs. 

Re-pack (re-pak'), v. t. To pack 
anew. 

Re-paid', pst. t. and p. prf. of 

REPAY. 



Re-pair (re-pare'), v. t. To mend ; 

to restore after injury : — v. i., to 

go to ; to resort : — n.> reparation, 

supply of loss. 
Re-pair-er (re-pare'ur), n. One 

who repairs. 
*Rep-a-ra-ble (r^p'a x ra-bl), a. 

Capable of being repaired. 
Rep-a-ra-tion (V^p-a-ra'shun), n. 

Act of repairing ; restoration. 
*Re-par-a-tive (re-par'aHiv), a. 

Having power to repair. 
*Rep-ar-tee (Ye'p-ar-tee'), «. A 

smart, witty reply : — see reply, f 
Re-pass (re-pas'), v. t. or v. i. 

[prs. t. 3, repasses.] To pass 

again or back. 
Re-past (re-pasf), n. A meal; 

food; feast. 
Re-pay (re-pa'), v. t. [repaid or 

repayed — repaid or repayed.] 

To requite ; to pay back. 
Re-pay-ment (re-pa'rngnt), «. 

Act of repaying ; amount repaid. 
Re-peal (re-peel'), v. t. To make 

void; to recall; to revoke: — n., 

revocation, abrogation. [200-2.] 
*Re-peal-a-ble (re-peel'a x bl), a. 

Admitting of repeal. 
Re-peat (re-peet'),v. t. orv.i. To 

do or speak again ; to rehearse ; 

to recite: — n., a repetition in 

music ; a refrain ; a ritornello ; a 

mark denoting repetition. 
Re-peat-ed-ly (re-peet'e^le), ad. 

More than once ; over and over. 
Re-peat-er (re-peet'ur), n. One 

who repeats; a watch that striken 

the hour. 
Re-pel (re-peT), v. t. To drive 

back ; to repulse : — v. L, to act 

with opposing force. 
Re-pel'ling, p. prs. 
Re-pell'ed, p. prf 
*Re-pel-len-cy (r^-peTleVse), n. 

Repulsion ; repellent force. 
*Re-pel-lent (re-pel'le'nt), n. An 

application that has a repelling 

power : — a., having power to 

repel ; tending to repel. 



REP 



REP 
n6*r, n&t — tube, tub, bull— 611 — pMnd — thin, THis. 



REP 



Re-pent (re'p&nt), a. Creeping. 
Re-pent (r^-peW), v. i. To think 

on any thing past with sorrow ; 

tobepenitent(ap.jo.— of) [82-32]: 

v. t. f to be sorry for. 
*Re-pent-ance (re-pent'anse), n. 

Sorrow for past sin. [272.] 
*Re-pent-ant (re-pe'nt'ant), a. 

Sorrowful for sin ; penitent. 
*Re-peo-ple (re-pe'pl), v. t. To 

supply again with people. 
Re-peo'pling, p. prs. 
Re-per-cus-sion pre-per-kush'- 

un), n. The act of driving back ; 

rebound. 
*Rep-er-tor-y (rep'eYtur-re), n. 

A treasury ; a repository. 
Rep'er v tor-ies, n. pi. 
Rep-e-tend (Ye'p-e-tend'), n. That 

part of an infinite decimal which 

is continually repeated. 
Rep-e-ti-tion (Yep-e-tlsh'un), n. 

Iteration of the same thing ; re- 
hearsal; tautology. [276-22.] 
Re-pine (re-plne'), v. i. To fret; 

to vex; to murmur; to com- 
plain. [24-26.] [176-10.] 
Re-pi'ning, p. prs. 
Re-place (re-plase'), v. t. To put 

again in place; to substitute. 
Re-pl a'cing, p. prs. 
; Re-place-ment (re-plase'mSnt), n. 

Act of replacing. 
Re-plant (re-plant'), v. U To 

plant anew. 
Re-plen-ish (replenish), v. t. 

[prs. t. 3, replenishes.] To fill; 

to stock [64] [287-27] :— v. i., to 

recover fulness. 
I Re-plete (replete'), a. Completely 

filled; full. ("p.p. — with.) 
Re-ple-tion (re-ple'shun), n. The 

state of being over-full; fulness. 
; Re-plev-in (rl-pleVln), n. A writ 

for the recovery of goods illegally 

taken away : — v. t., to replevy. 
Re-plev-y (r6-pleVe), v. t. [prs. 

t. 3, replevies.] To take back 

or set at liberty any thing seized, 

upon security given. 



^Re-plev'i-ed, p. prf. 

REP-Li-CA-TiON( v r^p-le-ka ; shun),n. 
A plaintiff's answer to the plea 
of a defendant ; a reply. 

Re-ply (re-pll'), v. i. To answer 
an objection; to respond; to an- 
swer : — n., return to an answer. 
A reply is given to an 
objection, an answer to a 
question, a repartee to ridi- 
cule or raillery, a rejoinder 
to an answer or replication, a 
surrejoinder to a rejoinder. 

Re-plies', n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Re-pli'ed, p. prf. 

Re-port (re-p6rt'), v. t. To give 
an account of; to relate : — v. i., 
to relate ; to make a statement : 
— n., an account of proceedings; 
any story circulated; rumor; a 
loud noise; sound. 

Re-po-sal (re-p6'zal), n. Rest, 
repose, act of reposing. 

Re-pose (re-p6ze'), v. t. To lay 
to rest: — v. i., to sleep; to rest 
in confidence: — n., sleep; rest; 
quiet. 

Re-po'sing, p. prs. 

Re-pos-it (re-p6zlt), v. t. To lay 
up; to lodge, as in a place of 
safety. 

*RE-POS-i-TOR-Y(re-p6z / eHur-reO,n. 
A place where any thing is safely 
laid up ; a storehouse. 

Re-pos Vtor-ies, n. pi. 

Rep-re-hend (Ve'p-re^he'nd'), v. t. 
To reprove; to chide; to cen- 
sure. [266-11.] 

*Rep-re-hen-si-ble (Vep-re-heV- 
se v bl), a. Blamable, culpable. 

Rep-re-hen-si-bly (Yep-re-heV- 
se^ble), ad. Blamably." 

Rep-re-hen-sion (Yep-r^-heV 
shun), n. Reproof, open blame, 
censure. 

REP-RE-HEN-siVE( N rep-r6-hen'slv), 
a. Reprehensory. 

Rep-re-hen-sor-y (Vep-re-heV 
surVe), a. G-iven in reproof; 
containing or implying censure. 



Rep-re-sent (Ye'p-re-ze'nt'), v. t. 
To exhibit; to fill the place of 
another by a vicarious character; 
to personate; to stand in the 
place of; to describe. [64-10. ]f 

Rep-re-sent- a-tion (Yep-r^-zent- 
a'shun), n. Image, likeness ; 
description ; a body of represent- 
atives ; exhibition ; personation ; 
act of representing. [363-8.] 

REP-RE-SENT-A-TiVE^rep-re-zent'- 
aHiv), a. Exhibiting a simili- 
tude ; making representation 
[146-18] : — n., one exhibiting 
the likeness, or exercising the 
power, of another ; a delegate ; 
a deputy. 

Re-press (r£-preV), v. t. [prs. t. 
3, represses.] To subdue ; to 
crush ; to check ; to suppress. 
[91-12.] [301-3.] 

Re-pres-sion (re-presh'un), n. 
Act of repressing. 

Re-pres-sive (re-preVslv), a. Hav- 
ing power to repress ; subduing. 

*Re-prieve (r£-preev'), v. t. To 
respite after sentence of death : 
— n., respite after sentence of 
death ; delay of punishment. 

Re-priev'ing, p. prs. 

Rep-ri-mand (Yep-r6-mand'), v. t. 
To administer reproof; to chide : 
— w., reproof, f 

Re-print (re-prlnf), v. t. To print 
a new edition. 

Re-print (re'prlnt), n. A new or 
second impression. 

#Re-pri-sal (re-prl'zal), n. A 
seizure by way of retaliation or 
recompense. [18.] 

Re-proach (re-pr6tsh'), v. t. To 
censure in opprobrious terms ; to 
upbraid; to treat with scorn (op. 
p. — for) : — n., opprobrious cen- 
sure, shame. [305-27.] 

Re-proach'es, n. pi. SLXidp)-s. t. 3. 

Re-proach-a-ble (re-prdtsh'a^bl), 
a. Worthy of reproach. 

*Re-proach-ful (re-pr6tsh'ful ), a. 
Infamous, vile, shameful. 
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REP 



REQ 
Fate, far, fall, fat— me, met— pine, pin- 



-n&, move, 



RES 



Re-proach-ful-ly (re-pr6tsh' 
f&l v le), ad. Infamously, shame 
fully, scurrilously. 

Rep-ro-bate (rep'r6 N bate), a. Lost 
to virtue : — n., a wretch aban- 
doned to wickedness: — v. t., to 
reject with abhorrence; to detest. 

*Rep'ro v ba-ting, p. prs. 

Rep-ro-ba-tion (Vep-r6-ba'shun), 
n. A condemnatory sentence ; 
rejection with detestation. 

Re-pro-duce ( v re-pr6-duse')> v. t. 
To produce again. 

^Re-pro-du'cing, p. prs. 

Re-pro-duc-tion (Ve-pr6-duk'- 
shun), n. The act of producing 
anew. 

RE-PRO-DUC-TiVE( > re-pr6-duk , tiv), 
a. Pertaining to reproduction. 

*Re-proof (re-pr66f ), n. Blame 
to the face, rebuke. [355.] 

*Re-pro-va-ble (r£-pr66'va x bl), a. 
Worthy of reproof, blamable. 

*Re-prove (re-pr&6v')> v. t. To 
blame to the face; to chide; to 
reprehend. [226-10.] 

Re-pro 'ving, p. prs. 

Rep-tile (rep'til), n. An animal 
that creeps ; a grovelling person : 
— a., mean, grovelling. 

Re-pub-lic (r£-pub'lik), n. Gov- 
ernment by representatives cho- 
sen by the people; common- 
wealth : — see democracy. 

Re-pub-li-can (re-pub'le x kan), a. 
Pertaining to the principles of a 
republic ; placing the govern- 
ment in the people : — n., one who 
prefers a republic. [333-13.] 

Re-pub-li-can-ism (re-pub'le'kan- 
Izm), n. Attachment to a repub- 
lican government. 

Re-pub-li-can-ize (re-pub'le^kan- 
Ize), v. t. To make republican. 

Re-pub'liVan-iz^ing, p. prs. 

R k-pub-li-ca-tion (re v pub-le-ka'- 
shun), n. A second publication. 

Re-pu-di-ate (re-pu'de x ate), v. t. 
To divorce ; to disallow ; to 
reject : to disown, as a debt. 
430 



Re-pu'di\a.-ting, p. prs. 

RE-PU-Di-A-TiON(re'pu-de-a'shun), 
n. Divorce ; refusal to pay debt. 

*Re-pu-di-a-tor (re-pu/de v a-tur), 
n. One who repudiates. 

Re-pug-nance (re-pug'nanse), | 

Re-pug-nan-cy (re-pug'nan x se), j 
n. Reluctance; aversion. 

*Re-pug-nant (re-pug'nant), a. 
Reluctant ; contrary,inconsistent. 

Re-pug-nant-ly (rl-pug'nant r le), 
ad. With repugnance,reluctantly. 

Re-pulse (re-pdlse'), n. The con- 
dition of being driven off or put 
aside ; refusal : — v. t., to repel ; 
to drive back. [86.] [241-22.] 

Re-pul'sing. p. prs. 

Re-pul-siojY re-pul'shun), n. Act 
or power of repelling. 

Re-pul-sive (re-pul'siv), a. For- 
bidding, repelling, driving off. 
[351-8.] 

Re-pul-sive-ness (re-pul'slv r nes), 
n. The quality of being repulsive. 

Rep-u-ta-ble (rep'u x ta-bl), a. Of 
good repute, honorable. 

Rep-u-ta-bly (rep'u'ta-ble), ad. 
With repute. 

Rep-u-ta-tion (Vep-u-ta'shun), n. 
Public estimation; good name; 
credit, honor. [51-1.] [206-24.] 

Re-pute (re-pute'), n. Reputation, 
character : — v. t., to account ; to 
hold in estimation. [269-19.] 

Re-pu'ting, p. prs. 

Re-quest (ri-kwesf), n. Entreaty, 
petition ; an asking : — v. t., to 
solicit; to ask ; to entreat. 

*RE-Qui-EM(re'kwe N em),n. A hymn 
imploring rest for the dead. 

Re-quir-a-ble (re-kwlre'a N bl), a. 
Possible to be required. 

Re-quire (re-kwlre'), v. t. To de- 
mand ; to need ; to claim. [66.] 

Re-quir'ing, p. prs. 

Re-quire-ment (re-kwlre'ment), n. 
The thing required, demand. 

Req-ui-site (rSk'we^zlt), a. Need- 
ful, necessary [159-30] [280-13] : 
— n. } any thing necessary. 



Req-ui-site-ness (rek'we N zlt-ne's), 
n. Necessity. 

*Req-ui-si-tion ( x rek-we-zlsh'un), 
n. Act of requiring ; demand. f 

Re-qui-tal (re-kwl'tal), n. Re- 
taliation, reward. 

Re-quite (re-kwlte'), v. t. To re- 
taliate; to recompense.f 

Re-qui'ting, p. prs. 

Rere-ward. See rearward. 

*Re-scind (re-sind'), v. t. To 
abrogate a law; to annul; to 
revoke. 

*Re-scis-sion (re-slzh'un), n. Act 
of rescinding, abrogation. 

*Re-scis-sor-y (re-siz'zurVe), a. 
Having power to annul; ab- 
rogating. 

Re-script (re'skript), n. Edict of 
an emperor. 

Res-cue (res'ku),v. t. To set free 
from confinement or danger; to 
deliver : — n., deliverance from 
confinement or danger. 

*Res'cd n ing, p. prs. 

Re-search (re-sertsh'), n. Inves- 
tigation; inquiry. [227-20.] 

Re-search'es, n. pi. 

*Re-seat (re-seef), v. t. To seat 
again. 

*Re-sei-zure (re-se'zhtir), n. Act 
of seizing again. 

Re-sell (re-sll'), v. t. or v. i. [re- 
sold — resold.] To sell again. 

Re-sem-blance (re-zem'blanse), n. 
Likeness, similitude, (ap. p. — 
to, between.) [126-34.] 

Re-sem>ble (re-zem'bl), v. t. To 
have the likeness of. 

Re-sem'bling, p. prs. 

Re-sent (re-zenf), v. u To take 
ill ; to take as an affront. 

Re-sent-ful (re-zent'ful), a. Apt 
to resent. 

Re-sent-ment (re-zent'ment), n. 
Anger excited by a deep sense 
of injury. [19-17.] [231-4.] 

Res-er-va-tion (Yez-er-va'shun), 
n. Reserve; something kept 
back; custody; proviso. 



RES RES RES 

nor, n&t— tube, tub, bull— 6x1 — p6und— thin, THis. 



RE-SERV-A-TOR-Y^e-zeVv'aHur-re) 
n. A place for preserving things. 

Re-serv'a x tor-ies, ft. pi. 

Re-serve (re-zerv'), v. t. To 
keep in store,- to retain [35-12]: 
— n., something kept for exi- 
gence ; something concealed in 
the mind ; exception ; modesty ; 
silence ; caution. [86-34.] [169-5.] 

Re-serv'ing, p. prs. 

Re-serv'ed, p. prf. : — a., modest. 

Re-serv-ed-ly (re-zgrv'edle), ad. 
With reserve, coldly. 

*Res-er-voir ( x rez-er-vw6r'), n. 
Place where any thing is kept,* 
a cistern. [265-16.] 

Re-set (re-seY), v. t. [reset — 
reset.] To set over again. 

Re-set'ting, p. prs. 

Re-set-tle-*lent (rd-s&t'trmSnt), 
11. Act of settling again. 

Re-ship (re-ship 1 ), v. t. To ship 
what has been imported. 

Re-ship'ping, p. prs. 

Re-ship'ped, p. prf. 

Re-ship-ment (re-shlp'me'nt), ft. 
A second exportation. 

Re-side (re-zlde'), v. i. To live; 
to dwell; to sojourn; to abide. 

Re-si'ding, p. prs. 

Res-i-dence (reVe N dense), n. Act 
of dwelling in a place ; domicile. 

Res-i-dent (reYeMe'nt), a. Dwell 
ing in a place ; fixed ; living :— 
ft., an agent; an inhabitant; a 
foreign minister. 

Res-i-den-tiar-y (Vez-6-den'sher 
N re), a. Residing: — n., an eccle- 
siastic who keeps a certain resi- 
dence. 

v Res-i-den'tiar v ies, ft. pi. 

*Re-sid-u-al (re-zid'u x al), \ 

Re-sid-u-a-ry (r£-zld'u N a-r&), J a 
Relating to the residue. 

*Res-i-due (rez'e'du), n. That 
which is left, remainder. 

Re-sid-u-um (re-zld'u x um), n. The 
remainder, the residue. 

Re-sign (r^-sine'), v. t. To sign 
again. 



Re-sign (re-zine'), v. t. To give 
up ; to submit ; to relinquish. 

RES-iG-NA-TiON(V^z-ig-na'shun),ft. 
Act of resigning ; submission ; 
unresisting acquiescence. [342-2.] 

^Re-sil-i-ence (re-zil'e N ense), ) 

Re-sil-i-en-cy (r^-zll'^en-se), J n ' 
Act of starting back, recoil. 

Re-sil-i-ent (re-zil'e v ent), a. Re- 
bounding, starting back. 

*Res-in (reVln), n. A fatty, in- 
flammable substance exuding 
from trees : — see rosin. 

Res-in-ous (rez'ln^us), a. Contain- 
ing resin. 

Re-sist (r&-zisf), v. t. To oppose. 

Re-sist-ance (re-zlst'anse), n. Act 
of resisting; opposition. [68-32.] 

*Re-sist-ant (re-zlst'ant), n. That 
which resists. 

Re-sist-i-bil-i-ty (re'zist-e-bil'le- 
\h), ii. The quality of being 
resistible. 

*Re-sist-i-ble (re-zlst'e r bl), a. 
Possible to be resisted. 

Re-sist-ive (re-zlstlv), a. Having 
power to resist, opposing. 

Re-sist-less (re-zlst'les), a. Irre- 
sistible, helpless. 

Re-sold', pst.t.smdp. prf. of resell. 

*Res-o-lu-ble (reYo x lu-bl), a. Ca- 
pable of being dissolved. 

Res-o-lute (rez'dlute), a. Bold, 
determined, firm. [68-32.] 

Res-o-lute-ly (rez'dHute-le), ad. 
Steadily, firmly, courageously. 

Res-o-lute-ness (rez'6 v lute-ne : s), 
n. State of being resolute. 

Res-o-lu-tion frez-o-lu'shun), n. 
Fixed determination ; firmness ; 
analysis ; formal declaration of 
an organized body of persons 
act of resolving ; in Mathematics, 
solution, and the operation of 
separating a number into factors; 
in Medicine and Surgery, removal 
of disease,and a termination of in 
flammation in which the healthy 
condition is regained without 
suppuration. [53-5.] [185-18.] 



Re-solv-a-ble (re-z61v'a x bl), a. 
Capable of being analyzed. 

Re-solve (re-z&lv'), v. t. To in- 
form; to solve; to settle in an 
opinion; to clear of doubt; to 
analyze : — v. %., to determine ; to 
declare formally as an organized 
body ; to melt (ap. p. — on, upon) 
[35-12] : — ft., resolution, deter- 
mination. [157-25. ]f 

Re-solv'ing, p. prs. 

Re-solv-ed-ness (re-z6lv'ed x nes), 
ft.Resolution,fixedness of purpose. 

*Re-solv-ent (re-z61v'£nt), n. 
That which causes solution. 

Res-o-nance (rez'6 x nanse), n. A 
return of sound, reverberation. 

*Res-o-nant (rez'6 x nant), a. Re- 
sounding, reverberating. 

Re-sorb-ent (re-sdrb'ent), a. Swal- 
lowing up, absorbing. 

Re-sort (re-z6rt'), v. i. To have 
recourse to; to repair [265-16] 
[95-12]: — w., a place frequented ; 
a meeting ; assembly, concourse, 
resource. 

Re-sound (re'sdund), v. t. To 
sound again. 

Re-sound (re-z6und')> v. t. To re- 
turn sounds; to echo ; to praise 
[95] [259-7]:— v. i., to be echoed. 

*Re-source (re-s6rse'), n. Resort, 
expedient, source of aid. [359-25.] 

Re-spect (re-spekt'), v. t. To re- 
gard; to honor: — ft., reverence, 
regard, esteem, (ap. p. — to, for.) 

Re-spect-a-bil-i-ty (re v spekt-a- 
bll'le v te), ft. State of being re- 
spectable. 

Re-spect-a-ble (re-sp^kt'a'bl), a. 
Deserving of regard. 

Re-spect-a-bly (re-sp^kt'a v ble), 
ad. In a manner meriting respect. 

Re-spect-ful (re-sp£kt/ful), a. 
Ceremonious, showing respect. 

Re-spect-ful-ly (re-spekt'fulle), 
ad. With some degree of rever- 
ence. 

Re-spect-ive (re-spekt'lv), a. 
Relative; particular. [168.] 
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RES 



Fate, f^r, fail, fat- 



RES 
-me, rne't — pine, pin — n6, move, 



RET 



Re-spect-ive-ly (r£-sp£kt!v A le), 
ad. Particularly; as relating to 
each; relatively. 

Re-spi-ra-ble (r^-spl'ra^bl), a. 
Capable of being inhaled ; fit to 
be breathed. 

RES-Pi-RA-TiON( v reVp£-ra'shun),n. 
The act of breathing. [123-28.] 

*Re-spi-ra-tor-y (re^spiVa^tur- 
re), a. Serving for respiration. 

Re-spire (re-splre'), v. i. To rest; 
to breathe : — v. t., to breathe out. 

Re-spi'ring, p. prs. 

*Res-pite (reVplt), n. Reprieve ; 
pause, delay : — v. t., to relieve by 
a pause; to suspend; to delay. 

Res'pit^ing, p. prs. 

Re-splen-dence (re-spleVde'nse), 

RE-SPLEN-DEN-CY(r6-splen'deVse), 
n. Lustre, brightness. 

^RE-sPLEN-DENTfre-spleVd&nt^a. 
Bright, lustrous. [182.] 

Re-splen-dent-ly (r£-spleVde { nt- 
He), ad. With lustre, or great 
brightness. 

Re-spond (re-sp&nd'), tf. i. To re- 
ply ; to answer. 

*Re-spond-ent (r^-sp&nd'Snt), n. 
An answerer in a lawsuit ; one 
who responds : — a., answering, 
responding. 

Re-sponse (re-sp&nse'), n. A re- 
ply, an answer. [76-6.] 

Re-spon-si-bil-i-ty (re N sp6n-se- 
bll'leHe), n. The state of being 
obliged to answer,accountability. 

Re x spon-si-bilVties, n. pi. 

*Re-spon-si-ble (re-sp6n'se x bl), a. 
Answerable,accountable. [300-5.] 

Re-spon-sive (re-sp&n'siv), a. 
Answering, respondent. 

Re-spon-sor-y (re-sp6n'surVe), a. 
Containing an answer. 

Rest, n. Ease; sleep; repose; 
others, those which remain; re- 
mainder; an interval; a sup- 
port : — v. i., to sleep ; to be still ; 
to be supported; to lean; to re- 
main: — v. t., to cause to rest; to 
place, (ap. p. — in, at, on, upon.) 
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*Res-taur-ant (reVtur^ant), n. 
An eating-house. 

*Res-taur-a-teur (reVtoVaHur), 
n. The keeper of a restaurant. 

Res-tiff (reVtif), ) a. Unwill- 

*Res-tive (reVtlv), j ing to stir, 
stubborn. 

Res-ti-tu-tion (VeVtS-tu'shun), n. 
The act of restoring, indemnifi- 
cation. 

Rest-less (re'st'le's), a. Uneasy; 
not quiet ; without sleep. 

Rest-less-ly (rest'leVle), ad. 
Without rest. 

Rest-less-ness (re'st'leVne's), n. 
Want of sleep; agitation; dis- 
turbance. 

Re-sto-ra-ble (r£-sto'ra^bl), a. 
Admitting of restoration. 

Res-to-ra-tion ( v r6s-t6-ra'shun), 
n. Act of restoring; renewal; 
recovery. f 

Re-sto-ra-tive (re-st6'ra x tiv), a. 
Having power to recruit life or 
renew vigor: — n., a medicine 
that restores. 

Re-store (re-st6re'), v. t. To give 
back what has been lost or taken 
away ; to repay ; to bring back to 
a former state; to heal;- to revive. 
(ap. p.— to.) [55-18.] [275-16.] 

Re-sto'ring, p. prs. 

Re-strain (re-strane'), v. t. To 
withhold; to confine; to limit; 
to abridge ; to check, (ap. p. — 
from, by, of.) [368-25.] 

Re-strain-a-ble (re-strane'a r bl), 
a. Possible to be restrained. 

Re-straint (re-stranf), n. Re- 
striction, abridgment of liberty. 
[99-23.] [283-11.] 

Re-strict (r^-strikt'), v. t. To con- 
fine; to limit; to restrain. 

Re-stric-tion (re-strlk'shun), n. 
Limitation ; confinement within 
bounds ; restraint. 

Re-stric-tive (re-strik'tiv), a. Ex- 
pressing limitation ; restraining. 

Re-stric-tive-ly (re-strlk'tlvle), 
ad. In a manner to restrict. 



Re-sult (re-zult'), v. i. To fly 
back ; to rebound; to terminate ; 
to rise as a consequence [77-21]: 
— w., consequence ; effect ; re- 
solve; conclusion. [57-9.] 

*Re-sult-ant (re-zult'ant), n. The 
force or direction which results 
from combined forces. 

Re-su-ma-ble (re-zu'ma^bl), a. 
Possible to be resumed. 

*Re-su-me (Va-zu-ma'), n. A sum- 
ming up ; a summary. 

Re-sume (re-zume'), v. t. To take 
back or again ; to begin again 
after interruption. [115-35.] 

Re-su'ming, p. prs. 

Re-sump-tion (re-zuni'shun), n. 
The act of resuming. 

Re-sump-tive (re-zum'tiv), a. Ta- 
king back or again* 

*Res-ur-rec-tion (VeVur-rSk 7 - 
shun), n. Return from the grave; 
a rising and living again after 
death. [130-12.] 

Re-sur-vey fre-sur-va'), v. t. To 
survey again. 

Re-sus-ci-tate (re-sns r se N tate), v. t. 
To revive; to stir up anew. 

Re-sus'ci^ta-ting, p. prs. 

*Re-sus-ci-ta-tion (re'sus-se-ta'- 
shun), n. The act of reviving. 

Re-sus-ci-ta-tive (re-sus'se x ta- 
tlv), a. Reviving. 

Re-tail (re'tale), n. Sale by small 
quantities : — a., sold in small 
quantities. 

Re-tail (re-tale'), v. t. To sell in 
small quantities. 

Re-tail-er (re-tale'dr or re'tale- 
^ur), n. One who sells by small 
quantities. 

Re-tain (re-tane'), v. t. To keep 
to hold ; to keep in pay. 

Re-tain-er (re-tane'ur), n. One 
who retains; a fee to secure 
counsel ; a dependant. 

Re-take (re-take'), v. t. [retook 
— retaken.] To take again ; to- 
recapture. 

Re-ta'king, p. prs. 



■f v ■ 



RET 



RET 

nor, n&t— tube, tub, bull— dil- 



-pSdnd — thin, this. 



RET 



*Re-tal-i-ate (re-tal'e'ate), v. t. 
To repay; to requite like for 
like : — v. %., to return the like. 

Re-tai/i x a-ting, p. prs. 

Re-tal-i-a-tion (re v tal-e-a'shun), 
n. Return of like for like; re- 
venge. 

Re-tal-i-a-tive (re-tal'e x a-tiv), 

RE-TAL-i-A-TOR-Y(re-tal'e x a-tur x r£) 
a. Returning like for like. 

Re-tard (re-tard'), v. t. To hin- 
der ; to delay ; to diminish 
speed. [307-4.] 

Re-tard-a-tion ( x re-tard-a'shun), 
n. Act of retarding. 

Re-tard-ment (re-tard'me'nt), n. 
Act of retarding. 

*Retch (rltsh or retsh), v. i. [prs. 
t. 3, retches.] To try to vomit: 
— sometimes written reach. 

Re-ten-tion (re-teVshun), n. The 
act of retaining. 

Re-ten-tive (r£-ten'tlv), a. Hav- 
ing power to retain ; holding. 

Re-ten-tive-ness (re-ten' tivWs), 
n. Power of retaining. 

*Ret-i-cle (reYe v kl), n. A small 
net; a reticule. 

Re-tic-u-lar (re-tik'tOlar), a. Hav- 
ing the form of a net. 

Re-tic-tj-late (re-tik'u lit), 

Re-tic-u-la-ted (re-tik'ula-tM), 
a. Made of, or resembling, net- 
work; netted. 

Re-tic-u-la-tion (re x tlk-u-la'- 
shun), n. Network. 

*Ret-i-cule (r£t'e N kule), n. A 
lady's work-bag. 

*Ret-i-form (ret'e'fdrm), a. Hav- 
ing the form of a net. 

*Ret-i-na (retina), n. A net- 
like expansion of the optic nerve 
which receives the image of an 
object in vision. 

Ret'i x nje, n. pi. 

**Ret-i-nue (ret'e x nu), n. A train 
of attendants. [183-16.] 

Re-tire (re-tlre'), v. i. To with- 
draw; to retreat; to recede, (op. 
p.— from.) [35-19.] 
2 C 



private ; 
In 



To do 



Tore- 



Re-ti'ring, p. prs. 

Re-ti'red, p. prf. : — a, 
secret ; withdrawn.f 

Re-tired-ly (re-tird'le), ad. 
solitude. 

Re-tire-ment (re-tire'ment), n. A 
private abode; retreat; seclu- 
sion. [249-23.] 

Re-took 7 , pst. t. of retake. 

Re-tort (re-t6rt'), v. t. To throw 
back ; to return an argument or 
censure : — n. } a censure returned ; 
a repartee ; a chemical vessel. 

Re-touch (r£-tutsh'), v. t. or v. i. 
[prs. t. 3, retouches.] To im- 
prove by new touches. 

Re-trace (re-trase'), v. t. 
again ; to trace back. 

Re-tra'cing, p. prs. 

Re-tract (re-traktf), v. t. 

call; to recant; to disavow: — 
v. %., to make a retraction. [52-25.] 

*Re-tract-a-ble (re-trakt'a x bl), a. 
Possible to be retracted. 

*Re-tract-i-ble (r£-trakt'e x bl), j 

Re-tract-ile (re-trakt'il), j 

a. Possible to be drawn back. 

Re-trac-tion (re-trak'shun), n. 
The act of withdrawing some- 
thing advanced. 

Re-tract-ive (r^-trakt'lv), a. Re- 
tracting, withdrawing. 

Re-treat (re-treet'), n. Place of 
privacy ; asylum [301-11] [55] : 
— v. i., to retire ; to withdraw. 

Re-trench (re-trensh'), v. t. [prs. 

t. 3, RETRENCHES.] To CUt off; 

to curtail; to diminish. 
Re-trench-ment (re-trensh'ment), 

n. Reduction ; diminution. 
Re-trib-ute (re-trlb'ute), v. t. To 

pay back. 
Re-trib'u x ting, p. prs. 
RET-Ri-BU-TiON(Vet-re-bu'shun),rc. 

Return according to the action ; 

repayment ; requital. 
Re-trib-u-tive (re-trlb'u x tlv), 
Re-trib-u-tor-y (re-trlb'u x tur-re), 

a. Making retribution ; reward- 
ing or punishing. 
37 



Re-triev-a-ble (re-treev'a'bl), a. 

Possible to be retrieved. 
*Re-triev-al (re-treev'al), 
Re -trie ve -me nt (r6-tr£6v'm8nt), 

n. Act of retrieving. 
Re-trieve (re-treev'), v. t. To 

recover ; to repair ; to regain. 
Re-triev'ing, p. prs. 
Ret-ro-act (ret r r6'akt or x re-tr6- 

akt'), v. i. To act backward or 

reciprocally. 
Ret-ro-ac-tive ( x ret-r6-ak'tiv or 

x r&-tr6-ak'tlv), a. Acting back- 
ward in direction or time. 
*Ret-ro-cede (re'tWseed or re'- 

tr6 v seed), v. t. To give or go back. 
Ret'ro x ce-ding, p. prs. 
Ret-ro-ces-sion (VSt-ro-sesh'un or 

x re-tr6-sesh'un), n. Act of going 

or giving back. 
Ret-ro-gra-da-tion ( x r£t-r6-gra- 

da'shun or x re-tr6-gra-da'shun), 

n. The act of going backward. 
Ret-ro-grade (ret'r6 x grade or xh'- 

tr6 x grade), a. Groing backward ; 

receding [66-32] : — v. i., to go 

backward. 
Ret'ro x gra-ding, p. prs. 
Ret-ro-gres-sion ( x ret-r6-gresh r - 

un or x re-tr6-gresh'im), n. Act 

of going backward. > 
Ret-ro-gres-sive ( v ret-r6-gres'- 

slv or x re-tr6-gres'siv), a. Going 

backward. 
Ret-ro-spect (ret'r6 x spekt or re'- 

tr6 x sp£kt), n. View of things 

past, review. 
Ret-ro-spec-tion ( x r8t-r6-spSk'- 

shun or v re-tr6-spek'shun), n. 

The act of looking back on 

past things. 
Ret-ro-spect-ive (Vet-r6-sp^kt r - 

Iv or Ve-tr6-sp§ktlv), a. Look- 
ing backward; affecting things 

past. 
Ret-ro-spect-ive-ly (Vet-r6- 

sp^ktlv'le or v re-tr6-spekt'!v v le), 

ad. By way of retrospect. 
Ret-ro-vert (ret'r6 x vi\rt or re'tr6- 

Vurt), v, t. To turn back. 
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REV 



REV 
Fate, far, fall, fat — m&, met — pine, pin — no, mSve, 



REV 



Re-turn (re- turn'), v. i. To come 
back ; to retort : — v. t., to repay 
to restore (op. p. — to) : — n., act 
of coming back ; profit; restitu- 
tion ; relapse ; report. 

Re-turn-a-ble (re-turn'a x bl), a. 
Admitting of return. 

Re-u-ni-on (re-u'ne r un), n. A re- 
newed union. 

Re-u-nite (V^-u-nlte'), v. t. To 
join again : — v. i., to be united 
again. 

^Re-lt-ni'ting, p. prs. 

Re-veal (re-vee!'), v. t. To lay 
' open ,• to disclose ; to divulge. 
[53-25.] [278-18.] 

*Re-veil-le (re-val'ya or re- 
vale'), n. The beat of drum at 
break of day. 

Rev-el (rfiv'Sl), v. i. To feast 
with loose and clamorous merri- 
ment [25-2] [248-5]:— n., a feast 
with loose and noisy jollity. 

Rev'el n ing, ) 

*Rev'elW,P^' 

Rev'el-ed, I , 

*Rev'ell-ed, \P'P r J' 

Rev-e-la-tion ( v reV-£-la'shun), n. 
Discovery ; communication of sa- 
cred truths by supernatural agen- 
cies ; that which is revealed ; the 
Apocalypse. 

Rev-el-er J (reVeTur), n. One 

*Rev-el-ler J who revels. 

Rev-el-ry (reVeTre), n. Loose 
jollity, noisy merriment. [20.] 

Rev'el^ries, n. pi. 

Re-ven-di-cate (r£-ven'de r kate), 
v. t. To claim that which has 
been taken by an enemy. 

Re-ven'di^ca-ting, p. prs. 

Re-venge (r£-venje'), v. t. To 
return an injury ; to retaliate : — 
n., return of an injur} 7 ; retalia- 
tion; vindictiveness. 

Re-ven'ging, p. prs. 

Re-venge-ful (r&-venje'fill), a. 
Full of revenge, vindictive. 

Re-venge-pul-ly (re-v^nje'furie) 
ad. Vindictively. 
434 



Rev-e-nue (rev'^nu or re-ven'nii), 
n. Income, annual profits, f 

- if RE-VER-BER-ANT(re-ver'ber > ant), 
a. Resounding. 

Re-ver-ber-ate (r£-ver'beVate), 
v. t. To beat back ; to echo : — 
v. i., to resound; to bound back. 

Re-ver'ber v a-ting, p. prs. 

Re-ver-ber-a-tion (reVer-ber-a'- 
shun), n. Act of reverberating. 

Re-ver-ber-a-tor-y (r£-veVber-a- 
Hur-re), a. Beating or sounding 
back : — n., a furnace that reflects 
or throws back the flame. 

Re-ver'ber-aVor-ies, n. pi. 

Re-vere (re-veer'), v. t. To rev- 
erence; to venerate; to regard 
with great respect and affection. 
[308-16.] [16.] 

Re-ve'ring, p. prs. 

Rev-er-ence (rev'eVense), n. A 
title of the clergy ; awe ; vener- 
ation; respect mingled with af- 
fection [164] : — v. t. f to regard 
with reverence ; to revere. 

Rev'er^en-cing, p. prs. 

Rev-er-end (rev'eVend), a. De- 
serving reverence ; the honorary 
epithet of a clergyman. [25-26.] 

Rev-er-ent (reVeVent), a. Ex- 
pressing veneration ; humble. 

REV-ER-EN-TiAL(V§v-er-en / shal),a. 
Expressing reverence. 

Rev-er-en-tial-ly (VeV-er-eV- 
shal N le), ad. Reverently. 

Rev-er-ent-ly (rev'eVent-leO, ad. 
Respectfully, with reverence. 

Rev-er-ie. See revery. 

Re-ver-sal (re-ver'sal), n. Act 
of reversing; a change : — a., 
tending to reverse, changing. 

Re-verse (reverse'), v. t. To turn 
upside down; to repeal; to in- 
vert [381]: — n., change; an op- 
posite side ; a contrary. 

Re-ver'sing, p. prs. 

Re-verse-ly (re-veVse'le), ad. On 
the other hand. 

*Re-ver-si-ble (r£-ver'se r bl), a. 
Capable of being reversed. 



Re-ver-sion (re-veVshun), n. That 
which reverts; the right of the 
possession of an estate after the 
death of the present owner. 

Re-ver-sion-a-ry (re-veVshun x a- 
re), a.To be enjoyed in succession. 

RE-VER-siON-ER(re-veVshun N ur),w. 
One who is entitled to a reversion. 

Re-vert (re-vert'), v. i. To come 
again into possession; to turn 
back ; to return (ap. p. — upon, 
to) [152-31]:— v. t., to drive 
back. 

*Re-vert-i-ble (re-vert'e^bl), ) 

Re-vert-ive (re-vert'lv), f a ' 

Returnable; changing; liable to 
be reverted. 

*Rev-er-ie J (rev'eVre), n. Loose 

Rev-er-y J musing, irregular 
thought; a wild fancy. [35-4.] 

Rev'er^ies, n. pi. 

Re-vest (re-vlst/), v. t. To put # 
again in possession; to clothe 
again : — v. L, to take effect again. 

Re-view (re-vu'), v. t. To re-ex- 
amine ; to survey ; to inspect, as 
soldiers : — n., survey, a re-exam- 
ining ; an exhibition of troops ; 
a periodical devoted to criticism.f 

*Re-view-er (re-vu'ur), n. One 
who reviews. 

Re- vile (re- vile'), v. t. To vilify; 
to reproach. 

Re-vi'ling, p. prs. 

Re-vi-sal (re-vi'zal), n. A review, 
revision. 

Re-vise (re-vlze'), v. t. To re-ex- 
amine ; to review [244-28] : — n., 
review; a second proof of a 
sheet corrected. * 

Re-vi'sing, p. prs. 

*Re-vi-ser (re-vl'zur), n. One who 
revises; an examiner. 

Re-vis-ion (r&-vizh'un), n. Re- 
view ; re-examination. 

Re-vis-ion-al (re-vizh'tin^al), a. 
Pertaining to, or containing, re- 
vision. 

Re-vis-it (re-vlz'it), v. t. To visit 
again. 



REV 



RHE 
n6r, n6t— tube, tub, bdll — 611- 



-pSund — thirif thIs. 



RIA 



Re-vi-val (r£-vl'val), n. A recall 
from languor or obscurity; re- 
newal of life or vigor ; a relig- 
ious awakening. 

Re-vi-val-ist (re-vl'vallst), n. A 
minister who promotes revivals. 

Re- vive (re-vive'), v. i. To return 
to life; to reanimate: — v. t., to 
bring to life again ; to quicken ; 
to renew. 

Re-vi'ving, p. prs. 

Re-viv-i-fi-ca-tion (reViv-e-fe- 
ka'shun), n. The act of recall- 
ing to life. 

Re-viv-i-fy (r£-vlv'e N fl), v. t. [prs. 
t. 3, revivifies.] To recall to 
life; to reanimate. 

Re-viv'i v fi-ed, p. prf. 

Rev-o-ca-ble (reV<Vka-bl), a. 
Repealable. 

Rev-o-ca-ble-ness (reV6 v ka-bl- 
^n^s), n. The quality of being 

• revocable. 

Rev-o-ca-tion (VeV-6-ka'shun), n. 
Repeal; recall. 

Re-voke (re-v6ke'), v. t. To re- 
peal; to reverse; to rescind; to 
annul. 

Re-vo'king, p. prs. 

Re- volt (re-v61t' or re-v&lt'), v. i. 
To fall off from one to another ; 
to rebel [112-1] [24-14] :— v. t., 
to shock the mind: — n,, deser- 
tion ; change of sides ; renunci- 
ation of allegiance. 

Re-volt-er (re-v61t / ur or re-v61t'- 
ur), n. A deserter. 

Rev-o-lu-tion (VeV-ft-lu'shun), n, 
Course of a thing which returns 
to the point at which it began to 
move ; rotation ; change in the 
state of a government or coun- 
try. [54.] [163-23.] 

Rev-o-lu-tion-a-ry (VeV-6-lu'- 
shuVa-re), a. Tending to revo- 
lutionize; founded on, or en- 
gaged in, a revolution. 

REv-o-LU-TioN-iST( N reV-6-lu'shun- 
x ist), n. A promoter of revolu- 
tions in government. 



REV-o-Lu-TiON-izE( v rev-6-lu'shun- 
N ize), v. t. To effect a change in 
government; to overturn. 

v Rev-o-lu'tion v i-zing, p. prs. 

Re-volve (re-vMv'), v. i. To per- 
form a revolution ; to turn round: 
— v. t., to turn over in the mind. 

Re-volv'ing, p. prs. 

Re-volv--en-cy (re-v61v'§n A se), n. 
Revolution. 

Re-volv-er (re-v61v'ur), n. A 
pistol with a number of barrels 
or chambers revolving on an axis. 

Re-vul-sion (r£-vuFshun), n. The 
act of drawing humors from the 
seat of disease, antispasis; a 
drawing back. 

Re-pul-sive (r£-vul'siv), a. Hav- 
ing the power of revulsion ; de- 
rivative, as a medicine. 

Re-ward (re-ward'), v. t. To give 
in return ; to repay : — n., recom- 
pense ; remuneration. [169-3.] 

Re-ward-a-ble (re-ward'a x bl), a. 
Worthy of reward. 

*RHAP-soD-i-CAL(rap-s6d'e v kal),a. 
Partaking of rhapsody, wild. 

Rhap-so-dist (rap's6Mist), n. One 
who writes or sings rhapsodies. 

*Rhap-so-dy (rap's6Me), n. An 
irregular writing; a wild, ram- 
bling discourse. 

Rhap'so v dies, n. pi. 

*Rhen-ish (ren'ish), a. Relating 
to the river Rhine; noting a 
German wine. 

Rhet-o-ric (reTdYik), n. Oratory, 
the art of speaking with force 
and elegance. [289-2.] 

*Rhe-tor-i-cal (re-t6r'^kal), a. 
Pertaining to rhetoric, oratorical. 

Rhe-tor-i-cal-ly (re-t6r / e N kal-le), 
ad. According to the rules of 
rhetoric, figuratively. 

*Rhet-o-ri-cian (Ve't-d-rlsh'an), n. 
One who teaches the science of 
rhetoric ; an orator. 

*Rheum (r66m), n. A thin, watery 
discharge from the skin or mu- 
cous membranes. 



Rheu-mat-ic (r66-mat'ik), a. Pro- 
ceeding from rheum ; affected 
with, or like, rheumatism. 

*Rheu-ma-tism (r66'ma x t!zm), n. 
A painful, neuralgic disease of 
muscles or joints. 

Rheum-y (r66m'e), a. [rheumier 
— rheumiest.] Full of rheum. 

*Rhi-noc-e-ros (ri-n6s'seV6s), n. 
A very large animal armed with 
a horn in its snout. 

Rhi-noc'e n ros-es, n. pi. 

*Rho-di-um (r6'de v um), n. A metal. 

*Rhomb (rumb or r6mb), | 

*Rhom-bus (rum'busorrftm'bus), j 
n. A parallelogram having equal 
sides and oblique angles. 

Rhom'bus^es, n. pi. 

Rhom-bic (ram'bik or r&m'bik), a. 
Shaped like a rhomb. 

Rhom-boid (ru.m'b6id or rSm/b5id), 
ii. A figure approaching to a 
rhomb. 

Rhom-boid-al (rum-bdld'al or r&m- 
bdld'al), a. Like a rhomb. 

*Rhu-barb (r66'burb), n. A med- 
icinal root. 

*Rhus (rus), n. Sumach. 

*Rhyme (rime), n. Tho correspond- 
ence of the last sound of one 
verse to the last sound of an- 
other; poetry [136-26]:— v. L, to 
agree in sound; to make verses: 
— v. t., to put into rhyme.")" 

Rhy'ming, p. prs. 

*Rhy-mer (ri'mur), 

Rhy-mist (rl'mist), j 

*Rhym-ster j (rlm , stflr) [ 

Rhyme-ster J v n J 

A maker of rhymes, a versifier. 

^Rhythm (rithm or rlTHin), n. 
The relation of quantities in a 
verse ; the kind of metre, meas- 
ure, or movement of which a 
verse consists.f 

Rhyth-mi-c al (rl^'me v kal or tIth/- 
me v kal), a. Producing rhythm, 
harmonical. 

Ri-al (rl'al or re'al), n. A Span- 
ish coin : — see real. 

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RID 



RIF 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me, met — pine, pin — no, m5ve, 



RIG- 



Rf B, n. A bone of the side of the 
body j a strip j a piece of timber 
in the side of a ship : — v. t., to 
furnish with ribs. 

Rib'bing, p. prs. 

Rib 'bed, p. prf. 

Rib-ald (rlb'uld), n. A mean 
wretch: — a., low, base, mean, 
obscene. 

Rib-ald-ry (rib'uldVe), n. Mean, 
lewd language. 

Rib'ald v ries, n.pl. 

Rib-and hv,,,.^ f A fillet of 

*RiB-BONj( rlbbin) > n -l silk; a 
narrow web of silk, worn for 
ornament. 

Rib-roast (rlb'r&st), v. t. To beat 
soundly. 

Rice (rise), n. An esculent grain. 

Rice-Pa-per (rlse'pa^pur), n. A 
membranous material brought 
from China for painting upon. 

Rich (ritsh), a. Wealthy; valu- 
able; opulent; fertile, fruitful. 
(ap. p. — in.) 

Rich'es, n. sing, sm6.pl. Wealth, 
money; affluence. 

Rich-ly (ritsh 'le), ad. Splendidly, 
wealthily; abundantly. 

Rich-ness (ritsh'nes), n. Opu- 
lence; fertility; abundance. 

Rick (rlk), n. A pile of corn 
or hay. 

Rick-ets (rlk'klts), n. A disease 
in children, rachitis. 

Rick-et-y (rlk'lt v £), a. Diseased 
with the rickets ; imperfect ; 
rachitic. 

*Ric-o-chet (Mk-6-sha' or Mk-6- 
shet'), a. In Gunnery, firing 
which causes balls or shells to 
bound and rebound from one 
point to another. 

RId, v. t. [rid — rid.] To set free ; 
to clear; to disencumber, {ap, 
p.— of.) 

Rid'ding, p. pr8. 

Rid-dance (rld'danse), n. Deliv- 
erance. 

Rid'den, p. prf. of ride. 
436 



Rid-dle (rld'dl), n. A puzzling 
question ; a coarse sieve : — v. t., 
to solve; to separate by a coarse 
sieve: — v. i,, to speak ambig- 
uously. 

Rid'dling, p. prs. 

RIde, v. i. [rode — ridden or 
rode.] To travel while seated 
on an animal or in a vehicle ; to 
be supported, as ships on the 
water : — v. t. f to sit upon an ani- 
mal or in a vehicle so as to be 
carried ; to manage at will : — n., 
an excursion in a vehicle. 

Ri'ding, p. prs. 

Ri-der (rl'dur), n. One who rides; 
a clause added to a bill. 

Ridge (ridje), n. The rough top 
of a roof or slope; a chain of 
mountains ; ground thrown up 
by a plough : — v. t., to form a 
ridge ; to wrinkle. 

Ridg'ing, p. prs. 

Ridg-y (rldj'e), a. Rising in a 
ridge ; having ridges. 

Rid-i-cule (rid'e N kule), n. Wit 
which provokes laughter and con- 
tempt; mockery [114-2]: — v. t., 
to expose to laughter; to deride. 
[220-7.] 

Rid Vcu-ling, p. prs. 

Ri-dic-tj-lous (r^-dlk'uHus), a. 
Laughable, absurd, ludicrous. 

Ri-dic-u-lous-ly (re-dlk'u x lus-le), 
ad. In a ridiculous manner. 

Ri-dic-u-lous-ness (re-dlk'u x lus- 
nes), n. The quality of being 
ridiculous. 

Ri-ding-Hood (rl'ding^hud), n. A 
woman's riding-cloak with a 
hood attached. 

Ri-dot-to (re-d6t't6), n. A musi- 
cal entertainment. 

*Ri-dot'tos, n. pi. 

RIfe, a. Prevalent. 

Rife-ly (rlfe'le), ad. Prevalently. 

Rife-ness (rlfe'nes), n. Abun- 
dance, prevalence. 

*Riff-raff (rif'raf ), n. Refuse ; 
the rabble. 



Ri-fle (rl'fl), n. A kind of gun, 
having its barrel grooved on the 
inside ; a mower's whetstone : — 
v. t., to pillage, to plunder; to 
groove like a rifle. 

Ri'fling, p. prs. 

Ri-fle-man (rl'fTman), n. One 
armed with a rifle. 

Ri'fle x men, n. pi. 

Ri-fler (rl'flur), n. One who 
rifles ; a robber. 

RIft, n. A cleft, a breach [76-7] : 
— v. i., to burst; to open; to 
split: — v. t, to split. 

RIg, v. t. To accoutre ; to fit with 
tackling; to trim; to joke: — n., 
a dress ; a joke. 

Rig'ging, p. prs. : — n., the sails or 
tackling of a ship ; outfit. 

Rig'ged, p. prf. 

Rig-a-doon (Vig-a-d66n'), n. A 
dance. 

Rig-ger (rlg'gur), n. One who rigs. * 

Right (rite), a. Fit, proper, just, 
honest; noting that side or end 
of a thing, and that side or limb 
of a person or animal, which is 
cast toward the south on facing 
the east; noting that bank of a 
river to the right side of a per- 
son who faces its mouth; noting 
an angle which contains 90°: — 
opposed to left : — ad., properly; 
justly; truly: — n., justice ; just 
claim ; privilege ; prerogative : 
— v. t., to do justice to ; to rec- 
tify ; to relieve from wrong. 

Right-An-gled (rite'ang^gld), a. 
Having one or more angles of 90°. 

Righ-teous (ri'tshus), a. Just, % 
virtuous; conformed to the di- 
vine law. 

Righ-teous-ly (rl'tshusMe), ad. 
Justly, religiously, honestly. 

*Righ-teous-ness (rl'tshus N nes),w. 
Honesty, virtue, justice. 

Right-ful (rlte'Ml), a. Having a 
just claim, just, lawful. 

Right-ful-ly (rlte'fulle), ad. 
According to right. 



RItf 



RIS 

n5r, n&t — tube, tub, bull — 611 — pSund — thin, THis. 



RIV 



Right-ful-ness (rite'fuPnes), n 
Rectitude. 

Right-hand (rite'hand), n. The 
hand upon the right arm: — a., 
situated to the right side. 

Right-ly (rlte'le), ad. With right, 
properly, honestly. 

RiGHT-NESS(rite'n£s), n. Correct- 
ness ; straightness. 

Rig-id (rij'id), a. Stiff; severe; 
cruel; strict. [147-27.] f 

Ri-gid-i-ty (re-jld'eHe), n. Stiff- 
. ness of manner, severity. 

Rig-id-ly (rij'ld^), ad. Severely, 
strictly; stiffly. 

Rig-id-ness (rij'idWs), n. Stiff- 
ness of manner ; severity. 

Rig-ma-role (rig'ma N r6le), n. A 
succession of idle words or stories. 

Rig-or (rig'gur), n. Severity, strict- 
ness ; a chill. 

^Rig-or-ous (rig'guYus), a. Stern, 
harsh, severe. [280-11.] 

Rig-or-ous-ly (rig'gur\is-le), ad. 
With rigor. 

*RiG-OR-ous-NESS(rig'gur'us-n£s), 
n. Severity. 

RIll, n. A small brook: — v. i., to 
run in a small stream. 

Ril-let (ril'lit), n. A small stream. 

Rim, n. A border, a margin. 

*Rime, n. Hoar frost; a fissure. 

*Ri-mose (rl-mdse'), ) a. Full of 

Ri-mous (rl'mus), j chinks or 
clefts, as the bark of trees. 

Rim-ple (rim'pl), n. A wrinkle : — 
v. t., to wrinkle ; to rumple. 

Rim'pling, p. prs. 

*Ri-my (ri'nie), a. [rimier — ri- 

« miest.] Full of frost ; frosty. 

Rind, n. Bark, husk, skin. 

RIng, n. A sound, the sound 
of metals or bells : — v. t. [rung 
or rang — rung], to cause to 
sound, as a bell : — v. i., to sound, 
to tinkle. 

RIng, n. A circle ; a circle of gold 
or other matter worn as an or- 
nament : — v. t., to encircle, to fit 
with a ring. j 



Ring-dove (ring'duv), n. A kind 
of pigeon. 

Ring-lead-er (rlng'leed x ur), n. 
The head of a riotous body. 

Ring-let (ring'l£t), n. A small 
ring; a curl. 

Ring-streak-ed (ring'streekt), a. 
Circularly streaked. 

Ring-worm (rlng'wurm), n. A 
ring-shaped eruption ; a tetter. 

*R!nse, v. t. To cleanse by wash- 
ing ; to wash lightly. 

Rin'sing, p. prs. 

Ri-ot (ri'ut), n. Wild and loose 
festivity; sedition; a disturb- 
ance by a mob : — v. %., to revel ; 
to raise a sedition; to raise an 
uproar. 

Ri-ot-er (ri'ut^dr), n. One who 
riots. 

Ri-ot-ous (ri'ut^us), a. Seditious; 
turbulent ; licentiously festive. 

Ri-ot-ous-ly (rl'ut v us-le), ad. In 
a riotous manner ; tumultuously. 

Ri-ot-ous-ness (ri'dtNis-n^s), n. 
The state of being riotous. 

Rip, v. t. To tear ; to lacerate : — 
n., a laceration, a tearing. 

Rip 'ping, p. prs. 

Rip'ped, p. prf. 

Ripe, a. Mature, complete, grown 
to perfection ; finished. 

Ripe-ly (ripe'16), ad. Maturely. 

Ri-pen (ri'pn), v. i. To grow 
ripe: — v. t., to make ripe or 
mature. 

Ripe-ness (ripe'nSs), n. Maturity. 

Rip-ple (rip'pl), v. i. To fret on 
the surface, as water swiftly run- 
ning: — n., agitation of the sur- 
face of water into small waves; 
a large flax-comb. 

Rip'pling, p. prs.: — ii., a rough- 
ness on the surface of running 
water. 

Rise (rlze), v. i. [rose — risen.] 
To get up; to spring; to swell; 
to ascend; to appear above the 
horizon ; to increase in price : — 
see raise. 

37* 



Ri'sing, p. prs. 

*Rise (rise or rlze), n. The act of 
rising; ascent, elevated place; 
increase of price; origin. 

Ris-i-bil-i-ty ( x riz-e-bil'le x t£ or VI- 
ze-bil'le x te), n. The quality of 
laughing, proneness to laugh. 

Ris-i-ble (riz'e x bl or rl'ze v bl), a. 
Exciting laughter ; ludicrous, 
laughing. [239-8.] 

Risk, n. Hazard : — v. t., to hazard. 

RIte, n. Solemn act of religion ; 
external observance. [152-17.]f 

*Ri-tor-nel-lo ( v re-t6r-neT16), n. 
The burden of a song, the refrain. 

^i-tor-nel'loes, n. pi. 

Rit-u-al (ritual), a. Solemnly 
ceremonious : — n., a book con- 
taining the rites of religion. 

Rit-u-al-ism (rit'u^al-izm), n. Ad- 
herence to forms and rites. 

Rit-u-al-ist (rit^al-lst), n. One 
versed in the ritual. 

Rit-u-al-ly (rit'u x al-le), ad. Ac- 
cording to the ritual ; by rites. 

Ri-val (rlVal), ti. A competitor; 
an antagonist : — a., emulous, an- 
tagonistic : — v. t., to oppose ; to 
emulate; to compete with.f 

Ri' valuing, } 

RiVal-ed, } /. 

Ri-val-ry (rl'vaPre), n. Compe- 
tition, emulation, strife for supe- 
riority. 

Rr 7 val^rie s, n. pi. 

Ri-val-ship (ri'vaTship), n. The 
state or character of a rival; 
rivalry. [280-21.] 

Rive, v. t. [rived — riven or 
rived.] To split; to cleave: — 
v. %., to be split. 

Ri'ving, p. prs. 

Riv-el (riv'vl), v. t. To contract 
into wrinkles; to shrivel. 

Riv'el x ing, 

*Riv'el v ling, 

Riv'el-ed, 

^■Riv'ell-ed, 

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[■ p. prs. 



ROB ROD 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me, mSt — pine, pin — no, m5ve, 



ROM 



Riv'EN, p. prf. Of RIVE. 

Riv-er (rlv'tir), n. A stream of 
water larger than a brook. 

Riv-er-God (riv'ur x g6d), n. A 
deity supposed to preside over a 
river. 

Riv-et (rlv'it), n. A fastening pin 
clinched at both ends : — v. t. y to 
fasten with rivets ; to clinch, 

Riv-u-let (riv'uHSt), n. A small 
river, a brook. 

Rix-DoL-LAR(riks'd&riar),n. The 
name of various (European) sil- 
ver coins, which differ in value 
from 50 cents to $1.07. 

Roach (r6tsh), n. A fish ,• an insect. 

Roach'es, n. pi. 

Road (rode), n. A highway, path, 
street; a large way. 

*Road-stead (rdde'sted), n. A 
place for ships to anchor. 

Road-ster (r6de'stur), n. A vessel 
at anchor; a horse fitted for 
travelling. 

Roam (r6me), v. t. To range over : 
— v. i., to wander. 

*Roan (r6ne), a. Bay, sorrel, or 
black, with white or gray spots. 

Roar (r6re), v. i. or v. t. To cry as a 
a lion; to make a loud noise ; to 
howl : — n., the cry of the lion or 
other beast; a loud noise; a 
clamor. 

Roast (r6st), v. t. To dress meat 
before the fire; to heat violently; 
to parch: — v.i. to become parched: 
— n., that which is roasted. 

Roast-er (r6st r ur), n. One who 
roasts; a gridiron; a pig for 
roasting. 

R6b, v. t. or v. i. To plunder ; to 
take unlawfully; to steal; to pil- 
lage, (ap. p. — of.) 

Rob'bing, p. prs. 

Rob'bed, p. prf. 

Rob-ber (rob'bur), n. One who 
steals, a plunderer, a thief. 

Rob-ber-y (rob'biirVe), n. Theft 
by force or with privacy. 

Rob'ber n ies,?i.^. 
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R6be, n. A gown of state ; an ele- 
gant attire : — v. t. } to dress pom- 
pously ; to put on a robe. 

Ro'bing, p. prs. 

*Rob-in (r&bln), n. A bird. 

Rob-in-Good-fel-low (V&b-in- 
giid'feTl6), n. A fairy ; puck. 

Ro-bttst (ro-busf), a. Vigorous, 
strong, firm. 

Ro-bust-ness (r6-bust'n£s), n. 
State of being robust ; great 
strength. 

Roc-am-bole (r6k'am r bdle), n. A 
kind of wild garlic. 

Roche-Al-um (r6tsh-al'lum), ) 

*Rock-Al-um (r6k-al'lum), J n ' 
A kind of pure alum. 

Rock (r&k), n. A vast mass of 
stone ; defense ; protection : — 
v. t., to shake ; to move a cradle ; 
to cause to move to and fro : 
v. i., to move from side to side, 
or forwards and backwards. 

Rock-et (rSk'kit), n. A prepara- 
tion of gunpowder, used for sig- 
nals, for display, and as a weapon 
of war ; a plant. 

Rock-i-ness (r6k'e v ne ! s), n. State 
of being rocky. 

Rock-Oil (r&k'6il), n. Petroleum. 

Rock-salt (r6k'salt), n. Mineral 
salt. 

Rock-work (r&k'wurk), n. Stones 
fixed in mortar, in imitation of 
rocks. 

Rock-y (r&k'ke), a. [rockier — 
rockiest.] Full of rocks, hard. 

Rod, n. A long twig; an instru- 
ment for measuring, or of cor- 
rection ; a measure of length, 
containing 5£ lineal yards; a 
measure of surface, containing 
30£ square yards; a square or 
lineal pole or perch. 

Rode, pst. t. and p.prf. of ride. 

*Ro-dent (ro'dent), a. Gnawing, 
as an animal. 

*R,od-o-mon-tade ( v r6d-6-m6n- 
tade'),w. An empty, noisy boast, 
bluster. I 



Roe (r&), n. The female of the 
hart ; the eggs of fish. 

*Roe-buck (r6'buk), n. A deer, 
the male of the roe, the hart. 

Ro-ga-tion (rd-ga'shun), n. Sup- 
plication ; litany. 

Rogue (r6g), n. A knave; a sly 
fellow; a wag. [205-2.] 

Rogu-er-y (r6g'iir N re), n. Kna- 
vish tricks or practices. 

*Rogu-ish (rdg'lsh), a. Dishonest, 
knavish; waggish. 

Rogu-ish-ly (rdg'ish'le), ad. Like 
a rogue. 

Rogu-ish-ness (rog'ish'nSs), n. 
Roguery; archness. 

R6il, v. t. To render turbid; to 
disturb. 

Roil-y (rdil'e), a. [roilier — 
roiliest.] Turbid. 

Rois-ter-er (rdis'tur^ur), n. A 
blustering fellow. 

Roll (r61e), v. t. To move in a 
circle; to press with a roller; 
to beat, as a drum ; to in- 
wrap ; in Printing, to ink types : 
— v. i. y to run on wheels ; to per- 
form a periodical revolution ; to 
revolve on its axis : — n., a mass 
made round ; a register ; a cata- 
logue; a thing rolled; 60 skins 
of parchment ; act of rolling. 

Rol-ler (r6 / lur) f n. Any thing 
turning on its own axis; fillet; 
bandage ; a cylinder with which 
types are inked ; a heavy cylin- 
der for levelling walks. 

R ° L " LIC 1 (r&l'llk), v. i. \ To 
Rol-lick j v n I move 

about in an idle, swaggering J 

manner. 

Rol-ling-Pin (r6riing v pin), n. A j 
roller for moulding paste. 

Rol-ling-Press (r61'llng v pr^s), w. 
A press for calendering cloth, for ; 
copperplate printing, &g. 

Rol'ling- n Press-es, n. pi. 

Rom'age. See rummage. 

Ro-ma-ic (ro-ma'ik), n. The mod- 
ern Greek language. 



BOO 



ROP 
n5r, n&t — tube, tub, bull— 611 — pound — ^in, this. 



ROS 



Ro-man (r6'man), a. Relating to 
Rome ; popish: — n., a native of 
Rome. 

Ro-mance (r6-manse'), n. A tale 
of wild adventures in war or 
love; a novel; a fiction [68-31] : 
— v. %., to lie ; to forge ; to write 
fictitious stories.f 

Ro-man'cing, p. prs. 

Ro-man-cer (r6-man'sur), n. A 
forger of tales ; a writer of ro- 
mances. 

Ro-man-ism (r6'manlzm). n. The 
doctrines of the ChurcB&f Rome. 

Ro-max-ist (r6'manlst), n. One 
who belongs to the Church of 
Rome, or believes in its doc- 
trines. 

Ro-man-ize (r6'man^ize), v. t. To 
Latinize ; to convert to Ro- 
manism. 

Ro'man v i-zing, p. prs. 

Ro-man-tic (r6-nian'tik), a. Wild, 
fanciful; full of wild scenery; 
fictitious ; improbable. [130-23.] 
[214-12.] 

Ro-man-ti-cal-ly (rft-man'te^kal- 
le), ad. Wildly; fancifully. 

Ro-MAN-Ti-ciSM(r6-man'te v slzm),w. 
State of being romantic. 

Ro-man-tic-ness (r6-man'tlk v nes), 
n. Wildness; fancifulness. 

Rom-ish (rdm'ish), a. Relating to 
Rome or to the Church of Rome. 

R6mp, n. A rude, awkward girl : 
— v. i., to play rudely. 

Romp-ish (ronip'ish), a. Inclined 
to romp. 

Ron-deau (r&n-d6'), } n. A kind 

Ron-do (r6n'dd), J of an- 
cient poetry ; music in three 
strains; a jig. 

RON-DEAUX', *\ 

**Ron-deaus', > n. pi. 

Ron'dos, J 

R66d, n. The fourth part of an 

acre ; a cross. 
R66f, n. The cover of a house; 

the palate : — v. t. } to cover with 

a roof. 



Roof-less (r66fles), a. Having 
no roof; uncovered. 

Rook (ruk or rS6k), n. A bird; a 
cheat; a piece at chess: — v. i. 
or v. t., to cheat; to defraud. 

Rook-er-y (ruk'ur v re or r66k'ur- 
v re), n. A nursery of rooks. 

Rook'er x ies, n. pi. 

Rook-y (riik'e or r66k'e), a. In- 
habited by rooks. 

R66m, n. Space; stead, place of 
another; an apartment: — v. i., 
to occupy an apartment. 

Room-i-ness (r66m'e y nes), n. State 
of being spacious. 

Room-y (r&oin'e), a. [roomier — 
roomiest.] Spacious; wide. 

R66st, n. That on which a bird 
sits to sleep: — v. i., to sleep, as 
a bird. 

RoosT-ER(r66st'ur), n. One that 
roosts ; the male of the common 
hen. 

R66t, n. That part of a plant 
which rests in the ground, and 
supplies the stems with nourish- 
ment; the original; first cause: 
— v. i., to fix the root; to impress 
deeply; to strike far into the 
earth ; to turn up earth : — v. t., to 
radicate; to extirpate, (out.) 

Root'ed, p. prf.: — a., fixed ; deep ; 
radical. 

Root-ed-ly (r66t'ed x le), ad. Fix- 
edly; deeply; strongly. 

Root-let (r66t'let), n. A little root. 

Root-y (r66t'e), a. Full of roots. 

R6pe, n. A cord, a string, a hal- 
ter: — v. i., to draw out into 
threads, as viscous matter. 

Ro'ping, p. prs. 

Rope-dan-cer (r6pe' v dan-sur), n. 
One who dances or walks on a 
stretched rope. 

Rope-walk (r6pe'wawk), ) 

Rop-er-y (r6p'ur v re), J n 

A place where ropes are made. 

Rop'er x ies, n. pi. 

Ro-pi-ness (r6'pe'nes), n. Stringi- 
ness, viscosity. 



| (r&k'e'lSr), n. 



Ro-py (rd'pe), a. [ropier — ro- 
piest.] Stringy, viscous, glu- 
tinous. 

ROQ-UE-LAUR 
*ROQ-UE-LAURE 

A man's cloak. 

Ro-rif-er-ous (rd-rifur^us), a. 
Producing dew. 

Ro-sa-ceous (r6-za , shus), a. Re- 
sembling, or consisting of, roses. 

Ro-sa-ry (ro'zaVe), n. A string 
of beads ; a bed of roses ; a chap- 
let. [115-20.] 

Ro'sa n ries, n. pi. 

Rose (r6ze), n. A flower : — pst. t. 
of rise. 

*Ro-se-ate (r6'zhelt), a. Rosy; 
full of roses. 

Rose-ma-ry (r6ze'ma x re), n. A 
fragrant plant. 

Rose'ma n ries, n. pi. 

*Ro-set (r6'zet), n. A red color 
for painters. 

*Ro-sette (r6-zet'), n. An imita- 
tion of a rose made of ribbon. 

Rose-wa-ter (r6ze'Va-tur), n. 
Water distilled from roses. 

Rose-wood (roze'wtid), n. A fine 
wood from the Tropics. 

*Ros-i-cru-cian (VSz-e-kru'shan), 
n. A visionary philosopher; an 
alchemist. 

*Ros-in (rSzln), n. Inspissated 
turpentine : — v. t., to rub with 
rosin : — see resin. 

Ro-si-ness (r6'ze v nes), n. State 
of being rosy. 

Ros-in-y (r&z'in v e), a. Resembling 
rosin. 

Ros-tral (rds'tral), a. Resembling 
the beak of a ship. 

Ros-trate (r6s / trit), a. Fur- 
nished with a beak. 

Ros-trum (r6s'trum), n. The beak 
of a bird or ship; a pulpit or 
platform. 

ROS'TRA, 71. pi. 

Ro-sy (ro'ze), a. [rosier — rosi- 
est.] Resembling a rose; bloom- 
ing; blushing. 

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ROU 



ROU 
Fate, far, fall, fat — me, met — pine, pin — no, m6ve, 



ROY 



R6t, v. i. To putrefy: — v. t., to 
make putrid: — n., a distemper 
among sheep; putrefaction, decay. 

Rot'ting, p. prs. 

Rot'ted, p. prf. 

Ro-ta-ry (r6'ta N re), a. Whirling, 
as a wheel ; rotatory. 

Ro-tate (ro'tate), v. t. or v. i. To 
move around. 

Ro-tate (r6'tit), a. "Wheel-shaped. 

Ro't acting, p. prs. 

Ro-ta-tion (rd-ta/shtin), n. Act of 
whirling round ; succession. 

Ro-ta-tive (r6'taHiv), j 

Ro-ta-tor-y (rd'ta v tur-re), J 
Turning on an axis ; causing ro- 
tation; whirling. 

R6te, n. Repetition of words with- 
out rule, or without comprehen- 
sion of the sense. 

Rot-ten (r&t'tn), a. Putrid; un- 
sound; defective. 

Rot-ten-ness (r&t'tn N nes), n. State 
of being rotten, putridness. 

Ro-tund (r6-tund'), a. Round. 

Ro-tund-i-ty (ro-tund'eHe), n. 
Roundness, sphericity. 

#Ro-tun-da (r6-tun'da), ) 

Ro-tun-do (r6-tun'd6), J n ' 
A circular building. 

Ro-tun'das, J , 

Ro-tun'does, j n ' * " 

*Rou-E(r66-a')n.A dissipated man. 

*Rouge (r66zh), n. Paint for 
the face : — v. t. or v. i. y to paint 
with rouge : — a., red. 

Rough (ruf), a. Rugged; severe; 
harsh, uneven; inelegant, coarse, 
not polished. 

Rough-cast (ruf kast),v.£. [rough- 
cast — roughcast.] To form a 
thing in its rudiments; to cover 
with coarse plaster: — n., a rude 
model; a coarse plaster. 

Rough-draught (ruf draft), n. A 
draught in its rudiments; an 
outline; a sketch. 

Rough-draw (ruf draw), v. t. or v. i. 

[ROUGHDREW ROUGHDRAWN.] 

To trace coarsely. 
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Rough-en (ruffn), v. t. To make 

rough : — v. i., to grow rough. 
*"Rough-hew (rufhu or ruf-hu')> 

V. t. [ROUGHHEWED ROUGH- 
HEWED or roughhewn.] To hew 
coarsely. 

Rough-ly (rufle), ad. Harshly, 
rudely, with roughness. 

Rough-ness (ruf nes), n. Uneven- 
ness; harshness; severity. 

Rough-shod (riif sh6d), a. Having 
the feet fitted with roughened 
shoes. 

Rou-leau (r66-16'), n. A little roll. 

'•Rou-leaux', n. pi. 

-Rou-lette (r&6-lef), n. A small 
wheel ; a game of chance. 

Rounce (rdunse), n. The handle 
of a printing-press; a game with 
dominos. 

RduND, a. Circular; like a circle; 
full ; smooth ; plain : — n., a cir- 
cle ; an orb ; step of a ladder ; a 
revolution ; a walk : — ad., on all 
sides, every way : — prp., about ; 
on every side of: — v. t., to make 
circular: — v. i.,to become round. 

Round-a-bout (r6und'a v b6ut), a. 
Ample ; circuitous, indirect : — n., 
a jacket. 

Roun-de-lay (r6un'de x la), n. A 
kind of ancient poetry; rondeau. 

Round-head (round'hed), n. A 
Puritan. 

Round-house (rSund'hduse), n 
The constable's prison; an offi 
cer's room in a ship. 

Round-hous-es (rdund'hduzlz), 
n. pi. 

Round-ish (r6und'ish), a. Some- 
what round. 

Round-let (rdiind'let), n. A 
little circle. 

Round-ly (rdund'le), ad. In a 
round form ; plainly, openly. 

Round-ness (roiind'nes), n. Cir 
cularity, openness; boldness. 

Round-rob-in (r6und'r6bln), n. 
A petition signed with the names 
in a circle. 



Rouse (r6uze), v. t. To wake 
from rest ; to excite to thought 
or action ; to stir : — v. i., to start, 
to awake. 

Rous'ing, p. prs. 

Rous-er (r6uz'ur), n. One who 
rouses. 

Roust, n. A strong tide. 

"*"R6ut, n. A clamorous multitude, 
a rabble ; confusion of an army 
defeated or dispersed; a large 
evening party [98-36] : — v. t., to 
dissipate and put into confusion 
by deftffit. 

* Route (r6iit or r&6t), n. Road, 
way; march. 

*Rou-tine (r66-teen'), n. Custom, 
practice, regular course. 

R6ve, v. i. To ramble; to wander; 
to range, (ap. p. — about, over.) 

Ro'ving, p. prs. 

Ro-ver (r6'vur), n. A wanderer ; 
a pirate. 

Row (r6), n. A rank or file ; a 
number of things ranged in a 
line : — v. i., to urge or impel a 
boat with oars. 

Row (rdu), n. A riot. 

Row-dy (rdu'de), n. A turbulent, 
riotous fellow: — a., riotous, tur- 
bulent. 

Row-el (r6u/il), n. The wheel of 
a spur ; a seton : — v. t., to pierce 
the skin and keep the wound 
open by a rowel or seton. 

Row'ei/ing, \ aaat0 

Row'EL-ED, | f 

--Row'ell-ed, j l r J 

Row-en (rM'en), n. Second crop 
of grass. 

Row-er (r6'ur), n. One who rows. 

Row-lock (rd'lSk), n. That part 
of the gunwale of a boat on 
which the oar rests. 

Roy-al (roe'al), a. Kingly, regal, 
noble, illustrious [279-13] : — n. f 
a kind of paper ; a sail. 

Roy-al-ism (roe'allzm), n. At- 
tachment to royalty. 



RUB 



RUF 
n6r, n6t — tube, tub, bull — 611 — p5und — thin, this. 



RUM 



Roy-al-ist (r6e'al v ist), n. Adhe- 
rent to a king.f 

Roy-al-ize (roe'aPlze), v. t. To 
make royal. 

Roy'al x iz-ing, p. prs. 

Roy-al-ly (r6e'al v le), ad. In a 
kingly manner. 

Roy-al-ty (r6e'al v t&), n. Office or 
character of a king ; the sove- 
reign. [144-33.] [257-17.] 

Roy'al v ties, n. pi. 

Rub, v. t. To move one thing upon 
another with pressure (ap.p. — on, 
against, with, upon); to wipe; to 
scour; to polish (up); to clean 
or curry (down) ; to fret; to 
chafe; to erase by friction (out 
or off) ; to cause to enter by rub 
h'mg(ap. p. — in): — v. %., to move 
on the surface of a body with 
pressure; to fret; to chafe; to 
work through difficulties (ap. p. 
— through) : — n., friction ; diffi- 
culty ; collision; sarcastic joke; 
rebuke. 

Rub'bing, p. prs. 

Rub'bed, p. prf. 

Rub-ber (rub'bur), n. One who 
rubs; a coarse file; two games 
out of three ; gum-elastic. 

Rub-bish (rub'blsh), n. Ruins of 
a building; fragments; anything 
worthless. [185-8.] 

Rub-ble (rub'bl), n. Rough stone; 
builder's rubbish. 

*Ru-CE-FA-ciENT(V66-be-fa , shlnt) 
a. Making red : — n., a medicine 
which causes redness. 

Ru-BE-PAc-TioN( v r66-be-fak r shun), 
». The act of producing redness. 

*Ru-bes-cent (r66-beVsent), a. 
Tending to a red color. 

*Ru-bi-can (r66'be x kan), a. Bay, 
sorrel, or black, with some white. 

*Ru-bi-cund (rdo'be N kund), a. In- 
clined to redness. 

Ru-bied (r66'bld), a. Red, like 
a ruby. 

Rtt-bif-ig (r6S-bifik), a. Ma- 
king red. 



Ru-ble (r66'bl), n. A Russian 
silver coin, worth about seventy- 
five cents. 

Rtt-bric (r6S'brik), n. Directions 
printed in books of law, and in 
prayer-books : — a., red. 

Ru-bri-cal (r66'bre x kal), a. Ac- 
cording to the rubric; red. 

Rr:-BY (r66'b6), n. A precious 
stone of a red color : — a., of the 
color of ruby ; red. 

Ru'bies, n. pi. 

Rud-der (rud'dur), n. An instru- 
ment for steering a vessel. 

Rud-di-ness (rud'de'nes), n. State 
of being ruddy. 

Rud-dle (rud'dl), n. Red earth. 

Rud-dy (riid'de), a. [ruddier — 
ruddiest.] Approaching to red- 
ness, florid. [95-16.] 

Rude (r66d), a. Rough ; coarse of 
manners ; harsh; uncivil; igno- 
rant, untaught. 

Rude-ly (r66d'le), ad. In a rude 
manner, unskilfully. 

Rude-ness (r&6d'n£s), n. Rough- 
ness, incivility.[54-16.] [252-21.] 

Ru-di-ment (roO'deWnt), n. First 
principle, first element of science. 

Ru-Di-MENT-AL( N r66-de-m§nt / al),«. 
Initial, relating to first principles. 

Ru-di-ment-a-ry ( x r66-de-m£nt'a- 
N re), a. Rudimental. 

Rue (rS&), v. t. To grieve for; to 
lament bitterly : — n. y an herb. 

Ruling, p. prs. 

*Rue-ful (r66'ful), a. Mournful ; 
expressing sorrow. 

Rue-ful-ly (r66'furie), ad. Sor- 
rowfully, mournfully. 

Ruff, n. A ruffle; a gathered linen 
ornament ; a small fish ; a bird : 
— v. t., to ruffle ; to disorder. 

*Ruff-ian (rdfyan), n. A brutal 
fellow; a robber; a murderer: — 
a., brutal; cruel. 

Ruff-ian-ism (rufyanlzm), n. 
Conduct of a ruffian, brutality. 

Ruff-ian-ly (ruf'yanle), ad. Like 
a ruffian. 



Ruf-fle (ruf'fl), v. t. To discom- 
pose; to disturb [359-11] : — v.i., 
to grow rough; to flutter; to jar: 
— n., plaited linen ; contention. 

Ruf'fling, p. prs. 

Rug, n. A coarse, woollen cloth. 

Rug-ged (rug'gid), a. Boisterous ; 
rough ; violent, harsh. [243-20.] 

Rug-ged-ly (rug'gid'le), ad. In 
a rugged manner, harshly. 

RuG-GED-NESS(rug'gid x ne : s), n. The 
state of being rugged, roughness. 

Ru-gose (r66-g6se' o>*r56'g6se), a. 
Full of wrinkles. 

Ru-in (r66'in), n. Fall; destruc- 
tion, loss of happiness or fortune; 
overthrow; remains: — v. t., to 
demolish; to destroy; to spoil. 

Ru-in-a-tion (V65-in-a/shun), n. 
Demolition, ruin. 

Ru-in-ous (r66'ln x us), a. Fallen to 
ruin ; destructive, causing ruin. 

Ru-in-ous-ly (r661n\\s-le), ad. In 
a ruinous manner, destructively. 

Rule (r661), n. Government, sway, 
direction; an established mode 
of proceeding ; a standard ; a 
canon ; an instrument by which 
lines are directed : — v. t., to man- 
age; to direct; to control; to mark 
with lines: — v.i., to have power ; to 
exercise command, (ap.p, — over.) 

Ru'ling, p. prs.: — a., controlling. 

Ru-LER(rd6'lur),7i. One who rules; 
an instrument by which lines 
are directed. 

Rum, n. A distilled spirit. 

Rum-ble (rarn'bl), v. i. To make 
a hoarse, low noise. 

Rum'bling, p. prs. 

Ru-men (rd&'men), n. The first 
stomach of ruminating animals. 

*Ru-mi-nant (rd&'me x nant), a. 
Chewing the cud : — n., an animal 
that chews the cud. 

Ru-mi-nate (r66'me x nate), v. t. To 
chew over again; to muse on: 
— v.i., to chew the cud; to medi- 
tate; to muse. [170-1.] 

Ru'mi x na-ting, p. prs. 

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RUN 



RUS 
Fate, far, fall, fat — m&, mh — pine, pin — n&, 



m&ve, 



RYE 



R u-mi-na-tion fr6o-me-na'shun ), 
n. Act of chewing the cud; 
meditation, musing. 

Ru-mi-na-tor (r66'me N na-tur), n. 
One that ruminates. 

Rum-mage (rum'mije), v.i. orv.t. To 
search with tumult: — n., active 
search, bustle : — sometimes writ- 
ten ROMAGE. 

Rum'ma'ging, p. prs. 

Ru-mor (r66'mur), n. A flying 
report ; common talk ; fame 
[127-25]: — v. L, to report abroad. 

Rum-ple (rum'pl), v. t. To pucker, 
to wrinkle; to crumple: — n., a 
wrinkle ; rough plait. 

Rum'pling, p. prs. 

Rum-pus (rum'pus), n. A dis- 
turbance. 

Rum'pus^es, n. pi. 

Run, v. i. [ran or run — run.] 
To move swiftly ; to flow ; to 
melt; to pass (ap. p. — through, 
from, between); to proceed; to 
extend ; to grow rapidly ; to dis- 
charge pus ; to be a candidate ; 
to attack (ap. p. — at) ; to come 
into collision (ap.p. — into); to in- 
cur, as danger or debt (ap.p. — in, 
into); to come to an end (out): — 
v. t., to pierce (ap. p. — through); 
to thrust (ap. p. — through, into, 
up); to drive; to melt; to smug- 
gle ; to cause to run or ply ; to 
recount hastily (ap.p. — over); to 
strike against and sink, or crush, 
as a ship (down); to spend (ap. 
p. — through) ; to pass the eye 
over hastily (ap. p. — over) ; to 
compute (ap) : — n., act of run- 
ning; course; process; a small 
stream ; continued success of an 
entertainment, &c. ; general de- 
mand for payment, as at a bank; 
distance passed, or to be passed, 
over; voyage, race; prevalent 
sort, as the run of mankind. 

Run'ning, p. prs. 

*Run-a-gate (run'a x gate), n. A 
fugitive ; a renegade. 
442 



Run-a-way (runTwa), n. A de- 
serter ; a fugitive. 

Run-ule (run'dl), n. A step of a 
ladder; a round. 

Rund-let (nind'llt), n. A small 
barrel ; a runlet. 

Rune (r66n), n. A Runic letter. 

Rung. pst. t. and p. prf. of ring. 

Ru-nic (ru'nlk), a. Denoting the 
old Scandinavian language : — n., 
the language of the ancient 
Scandinavians. 

Run-let (run'lel), n. A small 
stream, a rundlet, a runnel. 

Run-nel (run'n^l), n. A runlet. 

Run-ner (run'nur), n. One who 
runs ; a racer ; the sliding tim- 
ber of a sled or sleigh. 

Run-net (run'nit), n. A liquor 
used to coagulate milk; the pre- 
pared inner stomach of a calf: 
— often written rennet. 

Runn-ion (run'yun), n. A paltry 
wretch. 

Runt, n. A stunted animal. 

*Ru-pee (r66-pee'), n. An East 
Indian coin, in silver, valued at 
50 cents, in gold, $7.10. 

Rup-ture (rup'tshur), n. The 
act of breaking; breach of peace; 
hernia : — v. t., to break or burst. 

Rup'tu n ring, p. prs. 

Ru-ral (r66'ral), a. Existing in 
the country; suiting the coun- 
try, rustic. [24-8.] [248-15.] 

Ru-ral-ist (r66'ral v ist), n. One 
who leads a rural life. 

*Ruse (r66z), n. Stratagem, a trick. 

Rush, n. A plant; a violent 
course : — v. i., to move with vio- 
lence, (ap.p. — against, on, upon.) 

Rush'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Rush-i-ness (rush'e v nes), n. State 
of being full of rushes. 

Rush-light (rush'lite), n. A candle 
made of rush ; a small taper. 

Rush-y (rush'e), a. Abounding 
with, or made of, rushes. 

Rusk, n. Hard bread; a kind of 
sweetened biscuit. 



*Rus-set (rus'sit), a. Reddish 
brown ; coarse. [37-9.] 

Rus-set-ing (rus'sitlng), n. A 
kind of apple. 

Rust, n. The red incrustation of 
iron ; the corroded surface of a 
metal ; a disease in grain : — 
v. ?'., to gather rust; to degen- 
erate : — v. £., to make rusty. 

Rus-tic (rus'tik) ; a. Rural; rude; 
plain ; artless [24-28] [302-16] : 
— n., a clown; an inhabitant of 
the country. 

Rus-ti-cal (rus'te^kal), a. Rough; 
unadorned; rural. 

Rus-ti-cal-ly (rus'te x kal-le), ad. 
Rudely, inelegantly. 

Rus-ti-cate (rus'te v kate), v. i. To 
reside in the country : — v. t., to 
banish to the country for a time 
from a town or college. 

Rus'ti x ca-ting, p. prs. 

Rus-Ti-cA-TioN(Yiis-te-ka'shun),?i. 
Resideuce or exile in the country. 

*Rus-tic-i-ty (rus-tis'se v t6), n. Ru- 
ral appearance, rustic manner. 

Rus-ticYtjes, n. pi. 

Rust-i-ly (rust'e'le), ad. In a 
rusty manner or state. 

Rust-i-ness (rust'eWs), n. State 
of being rusty. 

Rus-tle (rus'sl), v. i. To make a 
low, continued rattle, like leaves 
in motion. [376-5.] 

Rus'tling, p. prs. 

Rust-y (rust'e), a. [rustier — 
rustiest.] Covered with rust. 

Rut, n. The track of a wheel. 

Ruth (xbbth), n. Pity, tenderness. 

Ruth-less (rbbth'Us), a. Cruel, 
pitiless. [64-32.] f 

Ruth-less-ly (rbbth'\&s y l&), ad. 
Cruelly. 

Ruth-less-ness (rbbth'\&s y n&s), n. 
Want of pity. 

Rut-ty (rut'te), a. [ruttier — 
ruttiest.] Full of ruts. 

Rye (rl), n. A kind of coarse, 
esculent grain of which bread is 
made. 



SAC 



SAC 
n5r, n&t— tube, tub, bull— 511- 



-pMnd — thin, this. 



SAF 



S(es), n. The nineteenth letter 
and the fourteenth consonant 
is also a semi-vowel. The name 
is written Ess, the plural of 
j which is Esses. It is the contrac 
tion of south, Sunday, solidus (a 
shilling), and sulphur. S.P.Q.R. 
stand for Senatus, Populusquc 
Romanus (Senate and People of 
Rome), and s.a. for secundum 
artem (according to art). 

Sa-ba-oth (sk-bk'bth or sab'a x 6fft), 
n. Armies, hosts. 

SAB-BA-TA-Ri-Ax( v sab-ba-ta/re x an), 
a. Pertaining to the Sabbath : 
— ?i v one who observes the seventh 
day of the week instead of the 
first. 

Sab-bath (sab'ba^A), n. A day of 
rest and worship ; Sunday. 

Sab-bath-Break-er (sab'baM- 
'bra-kur), n. One who profanes 
the Sabbath. 

Sab-bat-ic (sab-bat'ik), | 

*SAB-BAT-i-CAL(sab-bat'e v kal) j a ' 
Pertaining to the Sabbath. 

Sa-ber. See sabre. 

*Sa-bi-ax-is:m (sa/be'an-izm), n. 
Worship of the sun, moon, &c. 

Sa-bi-xa, 

Sab-ine. 

Sa-ble (sa'bl), n. An animal and 
its fur : — a., black, dark, 

Sa-ber ) , -.,, 3 x f A kind of 

•Sa-bm j ( Si bur) ' "■ j sword : 
v. t. f to strike with a sabre, 

Sa'ber^txg, 

*Sa'brix 

Sa'ber-ed, ) /. 

*Sa'brei>, \P-Prf- 

Sac (sak), n. In Anatomy, a little 
bag, or a shut cavity. 

*Sac-cade (sak-kade'), n. A sud- 
den check given to a horse. 

*Sac-cha-rine (sak'kaVlne or sak'- 
kaMn), a. Of the nature of sugar. 

*Sac-er-do-tal (^sas-e'r-do'tal), a. 
Pertaining to priests, priestly. 



See savin. 



'iXG, } 

feo, '\P-Pr*- 



Sach-el. See satchel. 

*Sa-chem (sa'tshem), n. The title 
of some American Indian chiefs. 

Sack (sak), n. A bag; the meas- 
ure of three bushels ; a woman's 
loose robe; Canary wine; pil- 
lage of a town ; 224 pounds of 
coal; 280 pounds of flour: — v.t., 
to put in bags ; to pillage. 

Sack-age (sak'ije), n. The act of 
plundering. 

Sack-but (sak'biit), n. A kind of 
trumpet, a trombone. 

Sack-cloth (sak'kl&iA or sak'- 
klkwth), n. Coarse cloth of which 
sacks are made. 

Sack-cloths (sak'kldraz or sak'- 
klawTHz), n. pi. 

Sack-er (sak'ur), n. One who 
plunders a town. 

Sack-ful (sak'ful), n. The con- 
tents of a filled sack. 

Sack-Pos-set (sak-p&s'sit), n. A 
beverage made of milk and sack. 

Sac-ra-mext (sak'ra v ment), n. An 
oath; baptism; the holy com- 
munion. [149-19.] [345-8.] 

Sac-ra-ment-al (*sak-ra-ment'al), 
%. Relating to a sacrament. 

SAc-RA-MEXT-AL-LYfsak-ra-me : nt / - 
al v le)arf.In a sacramental manner. 

Sac-ra-mext-a-ry ( N sak-ra-menf- 
a x re), a. Pertaining to the sac- 
rament; sacramental. 

Sa-cred (sa'krM), a. Holy, con- 
secrated. [94-3.] [332-10.] 

Sa-cred-ly (sa'kred x le), ad. Re- 
ligiously ; inviolably. 

Sa-cred-xess (sa'kre'd'ne's), n. Ho- 
liness, sanctity. 

Sa-crif-ic (sa-krifik), a. Used 
in sacrifice. 

Sac-ri-fice (sakWfize), v. t. To 
offer to Heaven ; to devote with 
loss ; to destroy : — v. L, to offer 
sacrifices [68-9] [268-18] :—n., 
the act of offering to Heaven ; the 
thing offered ; a thing destroyed 
for the sake of something else 
oblation. [33-8.] [219.] 



*Sac'riY[-cixg, p. prs. 
*Sac-ri-fi-cer (sak're x fl-zur), n. 

One who sacrifices. 
Sac-ri-fi-cial ( N sak-re-fish'al), a. 

Performing sacrifice. 
Sac-ri-lege (sak'reTije), n. The 

crime of robbing a church; a 

violation of things sacred. 
-SAC-Ri-LE-GiOTJS( N sak-re-le'jus),a. 

Violating things sacred. 
Sac-ri-le-gious-ly ( x sak-re-le'jus- 

x le), ad. With sacrilege. 
Sac-ri-le-gious-ness ( x sak-re-l£'- 

jusWs), n. Sacrilege. 
Sac-ris-tan (sak'ris x tan), n. A 

sexton. 
*Sac-ris-ty (sak'ris x te), n. An 

apartment where the consecrated 

vessels or movables of a church 

are deposited. 
Sac'ris x ties, n. pi. 
Sad, a. Sorrowful, gloomy. 
Sad-den (sad'dn), v. t. To make 

sad. 
Sad-dle (sad'dl), n. A seat put 

upon a horse for the accommo- 
dation of a rider: — v. t., to cover 

with a saddle ; to load. 
Sad'dlixg, p. prs. 
Sad-dler (sad'dlur), n. One who 

makes saddles. 
Sad-dler-y (sad'diur x £), n. The 

trade or materials of a saddler. 
Sad-dle-Tree (sad'dl x tre£), n. 

The frame of a saddle. 
*Sad-dtj-ce-ax ( x sad-du-se'an), a. 

Relating to the Sadducees. 
*Sad-dtj-cee (sad'du x s&e), n. One 

of a Jewish sect which denied 

the resurrection. 
*Sad-du-cism (sad'du'sizm), n. 

The tenets of the Sadducees. 
Sad-i-rox (sad ,x i-urn or sad r i-run), 

n. A flat iron. 
Sad-ly (sad'le), ad. Mournfully. 
Sad-xess (sad'nes), n. Dejection 

of mind ; sorrowfulness. 
Safe, a. Free from danger; se- 
cure: — n., a pantry; a place of 

safety. 

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SAL 
Fate, far, fall, fat — m&, m^t — pine, pin — n6, m6ve, 



SAL 



Safe-Con-duct (safe-k&n'dukt), n. 
Convoy ; warrant to pass. 

Safe-guard (safe'gard), n. De- 
fense, security ; passport 

Safe-Keep-ing (s£fe' v keep-ing), n. 
Act of preserving from injury. 

Safe-ly (safe'16), ad. In a safe 
manner, without injury. 

Safe-ness (safe'nes), V n. Free- 

Safe-ty (safe't&), J dom from 
danger, security. 

Safe-ty-Lamp (safe'te v lamp), n. 
A lamp covered with wire gauze, 
used for protection in mines. 

Safe-ty-Valve (safe'teValv), n. 
A valve in a steam boiler to pre- 
vent explosions. 

*Saf-fron (saf run), n. A plant 
and its yellow flower : — a., yel- 
low, like saffron. 

Sag, v. i. To settle ; to bend under 
weight. 

Sag'ging, p. prs. 

Sag'ged, p. prf. 

Sa-ga-cious (sa-ga'shus), a. Quick 
of scent or thought ; judicious; 
wise ; discerning. 

Sa-ga-cious-ly (sa-ga'shus v le), ad. 
With sagacity.' 

*Sa-gac-i-ty (sa-gas'seHe), n. Pen- 
etration ; acuteness ; quickness 
of scent. [236-2.] 

*"Sag-a-more (sag'a x m6re), n. An 
American Indian chief. 

Sage (saje), n. A plant; a phi- 
losopher [361-13] : — a., prudent, 
wise, judicious, discerning. 

Sage-ly (saje'l&), ad. Prudently, 
wisely. 

Sage-ness (saje'n£s), n. Wisdom; 
gravity. 

*Sag-it-tal (saj'itftal), a. Like, 
or belonging to, an arrow. 

*Sag-it-ta-ri~us (Nsaj-lt-ta're'us), 
n. The Archer ; one of the signs 
of the zodiac. 

Sag-it-ta-ry (saj'itHa-r&), n. A 
centaur : — a., relating to an 
arrow. 

^Sag'itVa-ries, n. pi. 
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Sa-go (sa'g6), n. A kind of mealy 
substance obtained from the pith 
of the palm-tree. 

Said (sfid), pst. t. nndp.prf. of say. 

Sail (sale), n. A-canvas sheet; a 
ship ; a vessel : — v. t., to cause to 
sail : — v. ?'., to be moved by the 
wind with sails ; to pass by sea. 

*Sail-a-ble (sale'a^bl), a. Navi 
gable ; capable of sailing. 

*Sail-er (sale'ur), n. A vessel 
that sails. 

*Sail-less (salens), a. Without 
sails. 

*Sail-Loft (sale'16ft), n. A room 
where sails are made. 

*Sail-or (sale'ur), n. A seaman; 
a mariner. 

Sail-Yard (sale'yard), n. The 
pole on which a sail is extended. 

Saint (sant), n. A person emi- 
nent for piety; a holy or Canon- 
ized person : — v. t., to canonize. 

Saint'ed, p. prf. : — a., pious. 

Saint-ly (sant'le), a. Becoming a 
saint, pious. 

Saint-ship (sant'sblp), n. The 
state or character of a saint. 

Sake, n. Final cause ; regard 
to; end. 

Sal, n. In Chemistry, a salt. 

*Sal-a-ble (sale'a^bl), a. Fit for 
sale. 

Sal-a-ble-ness (sale'a x bl-n£s), n. 
State of being salable. 

SA-LA-cious(sa-la'shus),a. Lustful. 

Sa-lac-i-ty (sa-las'se v te), n. Lust. 

*Sal-ad (sal'ad), n. Food of raw 
herbs: — a., noting the oil of 
olives. 

Sal-a-man-der (sal'a x man-dur), ra. 
An animal fabled to live in fire. 

SAL-A-MAN-DRiNE( N sal-a-man / drin) 
a. Enduring fire; like a sala- 
mander. 

Sal-a-ry (sal'aVe), n. Annual 
payment, stated hire, wages, pay. 

Salaries, n. pi. 

Sale, n. The act of selling; 
auction. 



*Sal-e-ra-tus ( x sal-£-ra'tus), n. 

A carbonate of potash used in 

cookery. 
Sales-man (salz'man), n. A man 

employed to sell. 
Sales'men, n. pi. 
Sale-work (sale'wurk), n. Work 

made for sale. 
Sal-ic (sal'ik), a. Excluding fe- 
males from the throne. 
*Sa-li-ent (sa'le v ent), a. Bound- 

ing,leaping; projecting. [265-17.] 
Sa-lif-er-ous (sa-lifeYus), a. 

Containing salt. 
*Sal-i-fi-a-ble ( r sal-e-fl'a x bl), a. 

Capable of becoming a salt. 
Sal-i-fi-ca-tion (^sal-e^-ka'- 

shun), n. Act of salifying. 
*Sal-i-fy (sal'e'fi), v. t. [prs. t. 

3, salifies.] To change into a 

salt by chemical action. 
Sal'i x fi-ed, p. prf. 
Sa-line (sa-line'), a. Consisting of 

salt, briny : — n., a salt spring. 
Sa-li-va (sa-li'va), n. Spittle. 
Sal-i-val (sal'eVal), 
*Sal-i-va-ry (sal'eVa-re), j a# 

Relating to spittle ; secreting 

saliva. 
Sal-i-vate (sal'eVate), v. t. To 

excite an undue secretion of 

saliva. 
SalVva-ting, p. prs. 
Sal-i-va-tion (Nsal-^-va'shun), n. 

Act of salivating. 
Sal-low (sal'16), a. Yellow; sick- 
ly : — »., a tree. 
Sal-low-ness (salWne's), n. Yel- 
lowness; paleness. 
Sal-ly (sal'le), n. Quick egress ; 

frolic [280-23] :—v. i., to issue 

suddenly. [94-32.] 
Sal'lies, n. pi. and^>rs. t. 3. 
Sal'li-ed, p. prf. 
Sal-ly-port (sal'le v p6rt), w. A 

gate at which sallies are made. 
*~Sal-ma-gun-di ( x sal-ma-gun'de), 

n. A mixture of chopped meat 

and pickled herrings, with oil, 

vinegar, pepper, and onions. 



SAL 



BAN 
nSr, n&t— tube, tub, bull— 611- 



-p5und — thin, this. 



SAN 



Salm-on (sam'un), n. sing. erndpl. 

A fish. 
*Sa-loon (sa-16&n'), n. A spacious 

hall, or room. [96-32.] [302-16.] 
Sal-si-fy (sal'se v fe), n. A plant; 

the oyster-plant. 
Sal'siVies, n. pi. 
Salt, n. A substance used for 

seasoning ; muriate of soda ; 

taste; wit; a body formed by 

combining an acid with a base : 

— a., having the taste of salt, 

briny : — v. t., to season with salt. 
Sal-taxt (sal'tant), a. Leaping, 

jumping. 
Sal-ta-tiox (sal-ta'shun), n. The 

act of jumping; a leaping. 
Sal-ta-tor-y (sal'ta N tur-re), a. 

Adapted to leaping. 
*Salt-cel-lar (salt'seTlur), n. A 

vessel for salt set on the table. 
Salt-erx (salt'urn), n. A place 

for making salt. 

SALT-iSH(salt'ish), a. Somewhat salt. 

SALT-NESs(salt'nes),n. Taste of salt. 

Salt-pe-ter ) , .,. i,.» N 
ftvJ .,. _ „ \ (salt-pe'tur), n. 

^bALT-PE-TRE J v r " 

Nitrate of potash. 

*Salt-rheum (salt'rodm), n. A 
disease of the skin. 

Sa-lu-bri-ous (sa-lu'breMs), a. 
Healthful, salutary. 

Sa-lu-bri-ty (sa-lu'breH£), n. 
Wholesomeness, healthfulness. 

Sal-tj-ta-ri-xess (saluHa-reWs), 
n. The state of being salutary. 

Sal-u-ta-ry (sal'u v ta-r?), a. Ad- 
vantageous; wholesome. [149-31.] 

Sal-u-ta-tiox ( y sal-u-ta'shun), n. 
The act of saluting, greeting. 

Sa-lute (sa-lute'), v. t. To hail ; 
to greet ; to kiss : — n., saluta- 
tion; a kiss; a discharge of 
cannon. 

Sa-lu'tixg, p. prs. 

Sal-ya-bil-i-ty ( x sal-va-bil'le N te) 

Sal-va-ble-xess (sal'va x bl-n§s), 
n. Possibility of being saved. 

Sal-va-ble (sal'va v bl), a. Possi- 
ble to be saved. 



*Sal-vage (sal'vije), n. A rec- 
ompense for saving goods from 
a wreck. 

Sal-va-tiox (sal-va'shun), n. State 
of being saved; preservation 
from eternal death. 

*Sal-va-tor-y (sal'va N tur-r&), n. 
A place where any thing is pre- 
served. 

Sal'va x tor-ies, n. pi. 

Salve (sav or sav), n. A cerate ; 
an ointment; a remedy : — v. t. f to 
cure with a salve. 

Saly'ixg, p. prs. 

Sal-ver (sal'vur), n. A plate on 
which any thing is presented. 

Sal-vo (sal r v6), n. An excuse; an 
exception; a reservation; a sa- 
lute of artillery. 
Sal'voes, ) 7 

Sal'vos, \ n -P l - 

Same, a. Identical, similar. 

Same-xess (same'nSs), n. Identity, 
not diversity. 

*SA-Mi-EL(sa'me^l),n. The simoom. 

Samp, n. Food made of broken 
maize. 

*Sam-phire (sam'flr), n. A plant. 

Sam-ple (sam'pl), n. A specimen; 
a part presented for inspection. 

Sam-pler (sam'plur), n. A pattern 
of needlework. 

Sax-a-ble (san'a^bl), a. Curable. 

Sax-a-tive (san'a'tiv), a. Healing. 

Saxc-ti-fi-ca-tion ( v sangk-te-fS- 
ka'shun), n. The act of making 
holy ; state of being sanctified. 

Saxc-ti-fi-er (sangk'te x fi-ur), n. 
The Holy Spirit; one who sanc- 
tifies. 

Saxc-ti-fy (sangk'te x fi), v. t. [prs, 
t. 3, saxctifies.] To consecrate, 
to make holy. 

Saxc'ti n fi-ed, p. prf. 

*SAxc-Ti-MO-xi-ous(^sangk-t&-m6'- 
ne N us), a. Wearing an air of 
sanctity, saintly. 

Saxc-ti-mo-xi-ous-ly ( x sangk-te 
m6'ne v us-le), ad. With sane 
timony. 

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Saxc-ti-mo-xi-ous-xess fsangk- 

t6-md'ne x us-n£s), n. State of be- 
ing sanctimonious. 
Saxc-ti-mox-y (sangk'te x mun-ne), 

n. Holiness, sanctity. 
Saxc-tiox (sangk'shun), n. Act of 

confirmation ; authority[261-17]: 

— v. t., to authorize. 
Saxc-ti-tude (sangk'teHude), ) 
Saxc-ti-ty (sangk'te't£), J n% 

Holiness, sacredness ; goodness. 

[84-32.] [261.] 
Saxc-ttj-a-ry (sangk'tshu x a-re), n. 

A holy place ; a sacred asylum ; 

house of worship. [147-29.] 
Saxc'tu x a-ries, n. pi. 
Saxc-tum (sangk'tum), n. A place 

of retreat. 
Saxd, ». Particles of stone, or 

stone broken to powder: — v. t., 

to sprinkle with sand. 
Sax-dal (san'dal), n. A loose 

shoe; sandal-wood. 
Sax-dal-Wood (san'darwud), n. 

A dye-wood from the East Indies. 
Sax-da-rac > (san'daVak), n. A 
*Sax-da-rach J gum-resin. 
Sax-de-ver 1 (san'deVur), n. 
*Sax-di-ver j Dross found on 

glass during fusion. 
Saxd-i-xess (sand'e^nSs), n. State 

of being sandy. 
Saxd-stoxe (sand'st6ne), n. Stone 

of a loose and friable kind. 
Saxd-wich (sand'witsh), n. Slices 

of bread with meat placed be- 
tween them. 
'Saxd'wich'es, n. pi. 
jSaxd-y (sanoYe), a, [saxdier — 

saxdiest.] Full of, or like, sand. 
! Saxe, a. Sound in mind. 
Sang, pst. t. of sixg. 
Sax-ga-ree ( x sang-ga-ree')> n. A 

beverage of sweetened wine, or 

other liquor, and water. 
SAX-GUiF-ER-ous(sang-gw!f§r x us), 

a. Conveying blood. 
Sax-gui-fi-ca-tiox ( v sang-gwe-fe- 

ka'shiin), n. The production of 

blood. 

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SAR 

Fate, far, fill, fat — me, met — pine, pin — n6, m5ve, 



SAT 



San-gui-fy (sang'gweYl), v. i. 
[prs. I. 3, sanguifies.] To be- 
come or produce blood. 

San'gui x fi-ed, p. prf. 

*San-gui-na-ry (sang'gwe x na-r£), 
a. Murderous; cruel; bloody. 

San-guine (sang'gwin), a. Abound- 
ing with blood ; red ; warm, ar- 
dent; confident. [55-17.] [271-9.] 

San guine-ly (sang'gwin^le), ad. 
Ardently, with confidence. 

San-gtjine-ness (sang'gwlnWs^n. 
Confidence, ardor. 

*San-guin-e-ous (sang-gwln'e x us), 
a. Abounding with blood. 

San-he-drim (san'heMriin), n. The 
chief council of the Jews. 

*Sa-ni-es (sa'ne^z), n. Thin mat- 
ter discharged from wounds. 

*Sa-ni-ous (sa r ne x us), a. Running 
a thin matter ; serous. 

San-i-ta-ry (san'e x ta-r&), a. Re- 
lating to health ; sanative. 

San-i-ty (san'e x te), n. Soundness 
of mind ; health. 

Sank,j>«£. t. of SINK. 

*Sans (sang or s&nz),prp. Without. 

San-scrit (san'skrit), n. The an- 
cient language of India. 

Sap, n. The vital juice of plants : 
— v. t., to undermine ; to destroy 
by digging. 

Sap'ping, p. prs. 

Sap'ped, p. prf. 

SAP-iD(sap'id),a.Palatable,tasteful. 

Sa-pid-i-ty (sa-pid'e v te), ) 

Sap-id-ness (sap'ldWs), j 
The quality of being palatable, 

Sa-pi-ence (sa'pe x ense), w.Wisdom. 

Sa-pi-ent (sa'pe'ent), a. Wise. 

Sap-less (sap'le's), a. Wanting 
sap, dry. 

Sap-ling (sap'ling), n. A young 
tree. [375-5.] 

*Sap-o-na-ceous ( x sap-6-na'shus), 
a. Resembling soap, soapy. 

Sa-pon-i-fy (sa-p6n'e N fi), v. t. [prs. 
t. 3, saponifies.] To convert 
into soap. 

Sa-pon'i v fi-ed, p. prf. 
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Sa-por (sa'por), n. Taste, power 
of stimulating the palate. 

Sap-o-rif-ic ( x sap-6-riflk), a. 
Having power to produce taste. 

Sap-o-rous (sap'6 x rus), a. Taste- 
ful, savory. 

Sap-per (sap'pur), n. One who 
saps ; a military miner. 

*Sap-phic (safflk), a. Denoting a 
peculiar measure of verse ; per- 
taining to Sappho. 

*Sap-phire ( saffir or saf f Ire), n. A 
precious stone of a blue color. 

Sap-phir-ine (saf flrln), a. Made 
of, or like, sapphire. 

Sap-pi-ness (s&p'pe x nes), n. Juici- 
ness. 

Sap-py (sap'pe), a. [sappier — 
sappiest.] Juicy, young. 

Sap-Rot (sap'r6t), n. Dry-rot. 

Sap-sa-go (sap' x sa-g6), n. A Swiss 
cheese. 

Sar-a-band (sar'a x band), n. A 
Spanish dance. 

Sar-casm (sar'kazm), n. A keen 
reproach, bitter irony. [268-12.] 

Sar-cas-tic (sar-kas'tik), > 

SAR-CAS-Ti-cAL(sar-kas / te x kal) J °" 
Keen, taunting, severe. 

Sar-cas-ti-cal-ly (sar-kas'te x kal- 
le), ad. Tauntingly. 

*Sarce-net (sarse'nlt), n. Fine, 
thin-woven silk. 

*Sar-coph-a-gous (sar-k&fa x gus), 
a. Feeding on flesh. 

*Sar-coph-a-gus (sar-k&f'a x gus), 
n. A stone coffin ; a kind of 
stone which rapidly consumes 
the bodies of the dead. 

*Sar-coph-a-gi (sar-k&fa x je), ) 

Sar-coph'a x gus-es, J 

n. pi. 

*Sar-coph-a-gy (sar-k&f'a x je), n. 
The practice of eating flesh. 

Sar-dine (sar'deen), n. A Medi- 
terranean fish ; a precious stone. 

Sar-do-ni-an (sar-d6'ne x an), 

Sar-don-ic (sar-d6n'lk), 

Forced or feigned (applied to 
laughter). 



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Sard (sard), 

*Sar-do-nyx (sar'dd x niks), 

A precious stone : — see chal- 
cedony. 

SAR-D0-NYX-ES(sar'd6 x nlks-e 1 s)tt.p?. 

*SAR-SA-PA-RiL-LA( x sar-sa-pa-rll'- 
la), n. A medicinal plant: — 
also written sassaparilla. 

Sash, n. A belt; a silken band; 
a window frame. 

Sash'es, n. pi. 

*Sas-sa-fras (sas'sa x fras), n. An 
aromatic tree. 

Sas-tra. See shaster. 

Sat, pst. t. and p. prf. of sit. 

Sa-tan (sa'tan), n. The Devil. 

Sa-tan-ic (sa-tan'ik), ") 

Sa-tan-i-cal (sa-tan'e x kal), J 
Devilish, infernal. 

Sa-tan-i-cal-ly (sa-tan'e x kal-le), 
ad. With satanic malice. 

Sa-tan-ism (sa'tan x izm), n. A di- 
abolical disposition. 

*Satch-el (satsh'il), n. A small 
sack or bag : — sometimes written 
sachel. 

Sate, v. t. To satiate. [20.] 

Sa'ting, p. prs. 

*Sat-el-lite (sat'eTllte), n. A 
small planet revolving round a 
larger ; a follower. [78-14.] 

Sa-ti-ate (sa r she x ate), v. t. To 
satisfy; to glut; to cloy, to pall; 
to fill (ap. p. — with.) 

Sa'ti x a-ting, p. prs. 

Sa-ti-ate (sa/shelt), a. Glutted. 

*Sa-ti-a-tion fsa-she^-a'shun), n. 
The state of being filled ; satiety. 

*Sa-ti-e-ty (sa-tl'e x te), n. More 
than enough, fulness beyond de- 
sire, surfeit. [354.] 

Sa-ttVties, n. pi. 

*Sat-in (sat'in), n. A soft, close, 
shining silk. 

Sat-in-et ( x sat-ln-Stf), n. A cloth 
made of wool and cotton. 

Sat-ire (satire or sa'tiir), n. A 
poem or discourse in which 
wickedness or folly is censured. 
[198-25.] 



SAT 



SAV 
n5r, n&t— tube, tub, bull— 611- 



-poiind — thin, THis. 



SAX 



#Sa-tir-ic (sa-tir'ik), j a 

Sa-tir-i-cal (sa-tlr'e^kal), J 
Belonging to satire, censorious. 
[192-17.] 

SA-TiR-i-CAL-LY(sa-tir'e v kal-le),a<l 
With invective or severe censure. 

*Sat-ir-ist (sat'drlst), n. One who 
writes satire. 

Sat-ir-ize (sat'ur^ize), v. t. To 
censure severely. 

Sat'irVzing, p. prs. 

Sat-is-fac-tion psat-ls-fak'shun), 
n. State of being pleased ; con- 
tent; atonement, amends; pay- 
ment. [186.] 

Sat-is-fac-tor-i-ly ( x sat-is-fak'- 
turV^-le), ad. In a satisfactory 
manner. 

SAT-IS-FAC-TOR-I-NESS( V Sat-is-fak / - 

tur x re-nes), n. The quality of 
satisfying, satisfaction. 

Sat-is-fac-tor-y ( x sat-is-fak'tur- 
\k), a. Griving satisfaction. 

Sat-is-fy (sat'ls x fi), v. t. [prs. t. 
3, satisfies.] To content; to rec- 
ompense ; to convince [127-23] : 
— v. i., to content fully. [244-4.] 

Sat'is v fi-ed, p. prf. 

Sa-trap (sa'trap or sat'rap), n. A 
Persian governor. 

SAT-u-RA-BLE(satsh'u x ra-bl),a.Pos- 
sible to be saturated. 

Sat-u-rant (satsh'uVant), a. Sat 
urating. 

Sat-u-rate (satsh'uVate), v. t. To 
fill with a fluid till no more can 
be received, (ap. p. — with.) 

SatVra-ting, p. prs. 

SAT-u-RA-TioN(\satsh-u-ra'shun),ri. 
State of being saturated; re- 
pletion ; act of saturating. 

Sat-ur-day (sat'urMe), n. The 
seventh day of the week. 

Sat-urn (sat'iirn), n. A planet; a 
heathen deity. 

Sat-itr-na-li-a ( x sat-ur-na'le x a), n. 
A Roman festival of Saturn; un- 
restrained merriment. 

SAT-UR-NA-Li-AN( v sat-ur-na , le , an), 
a. Loose, dissolute. 



Sa-tur-ni-an (sa-tur'nean), a. 
Pertaining to Saturn ; happy. 

SAT-UR-NiNE(sat'ur v nine), a. Grave, 
gloomy. [sylvan god. 

*Sa-tyr (sa'tur or sat'iir), n. A 

*Sa-tyr-ic (sa-tir'lk), a. Relating 
to satyrs. 

Sauce (sawse), n. Something eaten 
with food to improve its taste ; 
impudent language: — v. t., to 
apply sauce. 

Sau'cing, p. prs. 

Sauce-box (sawse'b6ks), n. An 
impertinent fellow. 

Sauce'box\es, n. pi. 

*Sau-cer (saw'sur), n. A small 
platter for a tea-cup. 

Sau-ci-ly (saw'se x le), ad. Impu- 
dently, impertinently. 

Sau-ci-ness (saw'se^n&s), n. Im- 
pudence, impertinence. 

Sau-cy (saw'se), a. [saucier — 
sauciest.] Pert, insolent. 

Sauer-Kracit. See sour-krout. 

Saun-ter (san'tur or sawn'tur), 
v. i. To wander about idly. 

Saun-ter-er (san'tur^ur or sawn'- 
turur), n. One who saunters. 

*Sau-ri-an (saw're an), a. Rela- 
ting to lizards : — n., a lizard. 

Sau-sage (saw'sij), n. A roll of 
minced meat seasoned. 

*Sav-a-ble (sav'a x bl), a. Possible 
to be saved, salvable. 

Sav-age (sav'ije), n. A barbarian: 
— a., wild, barbarous; cruel. 

Sav-age-ly (sav'ije^le), ad. Bar- 
barously ; cruelly. 

Sav-age-ness (sav'ijeWs), n. Bar- 
barity, wildness; cruelty. 

*Sa-van-na (sa-van'na), n. An 
open meadow without wood. 

-Sa-vant (sa-vang'), n. A man 
of learning. 

Sa-vants (sa-vangz'), n. pi. 

Save, v. t. To preserve from dan 
ger or destruction; to reserve: 
— v. i., to be sparing (a p. p. — 
from) : — con. d., excepting, not 

i including, saving. 



Sav'ing, p. prs.: — a., frugal : — con. 
d. y excepting, save: — n., escape 
of expense; exception; some- 
thing preserved. 

Save-all (save'awl), n. A small 
pan for saving fragments. 

*SAv-ER(sav'ur), n. One who saves. 

bAV-iNE J v I juniper : 

— also written sab'ine and sa- 

bi'na. 
Sav-ing-ly (sav'ingl^), ad. With 

frugality. 
Sav-ing-ness (sav'ing^nes), n. 

Frugality. 
*Sav-ings'-Bank ) (sav'lngz- 
Sav-ings-Bank J ^bangk),n. 

A bank for depositing small sums. 
*Sav-ior ) , i , 2 A f One 

Sav-ioub} (save'yur), „. | who 

saves; the Redeemer. 

*Sa-vor (sa'vur), n. A scent, an 
odor; relish: — v. i., to have a 
smell or taste: — v. t., to like; to 
taste. 

Sa-vor-i-ness (sa / vur > e-ne s s), n. A 
pleasing taste or smell. 

Sa-vor-less (sa'vur'les), a. Want- 
ing savor. 

Sa-vor-y (sa'vurVe), a. Pleasing 
to the taste or smell. [138.] 

Saw, n. A denticulated instrument 
for cutting wood or metal; a 
proverb : — v. t. [sawed — sawed 
or sawn], to cut with a saw : — 
v. i.j to use a saw : — pst. t. of see. 

Saw-dust (saw'dust), n. Dust 
made by sawing. 

Saw-er (saw'ur), n. One who saws, 
a sawyer. 

Saw-pit (saw'plt), n. A pit where 
wood is sawed. 

*Saw-yer (saw'yur), n. One who 
saws, a sawer ; a large tree in a 
stream, with its top rising and 
falling. 

Sax-i-frage (saks'e v fraje), n. A 
medicinal plant. 

*Sax-on-ism (saks'un v izm), n. A 
Saxon idiom. 

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SCA 



SCA 
Fate, far, fall, fat — me, m£t — pine, pin — no, mSve, 



SEA 



Say (si), v. t. [said — said.] To 
speak ; to tell ; to pronounce ; to 
utter in words : — n., a speech. 

Say'ing, p. prs. : — n., a proverb ; a 
' sentence ; an expression. 

Scab (skab), n. An incrustation 
over a sore,- a disease in sheep 
one who is not a member of 
the society which regulates his 
trade. 

*Scab-bard (skab'burd), n. The 
sheath of a sword. [267-18.] 

Scab-bed (skabd or skab'bld), a. 
Diseased with scabs; vile, mean. 

ScAB-BED-NESs(skab'bed v n^s), X 

*Scab-bi-ness (skab'be^n&s), J 
The state of being seabbed. 

Scab-by (skab'be), a. [scabbier 
— scabbiest.] Scabbed. 

*ScA-Bi-ous(ska'be v us), a. Leprous, 

Sca-brous (ska'brus), a. Rough, 
harsh. 

*Scaf-fold (skaf'fuld), n. A tem- 
porary stage of wood: — v. t., to 
furnish with a scaffold. 

Scaf-fold-ing (skaffuldlng), n. 
A building slightly erected. [216.] 

*Scal-A-ble (skale'a x bl), a. Ad- 
mitting of scaling. 

Sca-lade. See escalade. 

Scald (skald), v. t. To burn with 
a hot liquor ; to peel off by scald- 
ing: — n., scurf on the head; a 
burn caused by a hot liquid. 

Scale (skale), n. A balance ; part 
of the covering of a fish ; means 
of ascent; a figure subdivided 
by lines for measuring; regular 
gradation; the gamut [179-12]: 
— v. t., to mount by ladders ; to 
take off scales ; to weigh : — v. i., 
to come off in thin layers. 

Sca'ling, p. prs. 

*Sca-lene (ska-leen'), «• Having 
three sides and angles unequal. 

Sca-li-ness (ska/lane's), n. The 
state of being scaly. 

Scall (skawl), n. Leprosy. 

Scall-ion (skal'yun), n. A kind 
of onion with a small bulb. 
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Scal-lop (sk6l / lup), n. A fish with 
a hollow shell like the teeth of a 
comb ; a curving indentation : — 
v. t., to mark on the edge with 
segments of circles : — often writ- 
ten scollop. 

Scalp (skalp), n. The skin on the 
top of the head : — v. t., to deprive 
of the scalp. 

*Scal-pel (skal'pel), n. A sur- 
geon's knife. 

Sca-ly (ska'le), a. [scalier — 
scaliest.] Covered with scales; 
rough; mean. 

Scam-ble (skam'bl), v. i. To stir 
quick ; to scramble : — v. t. } to 
maul ; to mangle. 

Scam'bling, p. prs. 

Scam-bler (skam'blur), n. An 
intruder ; one who scambles, 

*Scam-mon-y (skam'nnWne), n. 
A plant and its resin. 

Scamp (skamp), n. A worthless 
fellow ; a rascal. 

Scam-per (skam'pur), v. i. To run 
with speed. 

Scan (skan), v. t. To examine a 
verse by counting the feet; to 
examine nicely. 

Scan'ning, p. prs. 

Scan'ned, p. prf. 

Scan-dal (skan'dal), n. Defama- 
tory report; disgrace; infamy 
[214] : — v. L, to defame. 

Scan-da-lize (skan'd&Hize), v. t. 
To defame ; to calumniate. 

Scan'da\li-zing, p. prs. 

Scan-da-lous (skan'da x lus), a. 
Opprobrious, shameful. [234.] 

: *Scan-da-lous-ly (skan'dalus- 
le), ad. Shamefully; basely. 

; *Scan-dent (skan'dent), a. Climb- 
ing, as a plant. 

*Scan-so-ri-al (skan-s6're x al), a. 
Adapted to climbing. 

Scant (skant), a. Parsimonious; 
scarce : — ad., scarcely ; hardly : 
— v. t. y to limit; to restrain. 

Scant-i-ly (skant'e N le), ad. Spar- 
ingly; narrowly. 



Scant-i-ness (skant'e'nes), n. Want 
of fulness, narrowness. 

Scant-ling (skant'ling), n. A 
quantity cut for a particular pur- 
pose; timber cut narrow for stud- 
ding, <fcc. [223.] 

Scant-ly (skant'le), ad. Narrowly. 

Scant-ness (skant'n^s), n. Nar- 
rowness. 

Scant-y (skant'e), a. [scantier — 
scantiest.] Narrow, small.f 

Scape. See escape. 

Scape-goat (skape'g6te), n. One 
who suffers by the ill deeds of 
others. 

Scape-grace (skape'grase), n. A 
knave, a worthless fellow. 

*Scap-u-la (skap'ula), n. The 
shoulder-blade. 

Scap'u x ljb, n. pi. 

Scap-u-lar (skapVlar), a. Rela- 
ting to the shoulder. 

*Scap-u-la-ry (skap'iOla-re), n. 
A part of the habit of a priest. 

ScapVla-ries, ii. pi. 

Scar (skar), n. A mark made by 
a hurt; a cicatrice: — v. t., to 
mark, as with a wound. 

Scar'ring, p. prs. 

Scar'red, p. prf. 

* Sc ar-a-mouch (skar'a'mdutsh), n. 
A buffoon in motley dress. 

Scar'a v mouch-es, n. pi. 

Scarce (skarse), a. Rare, not 
common ; not plentiful. 

Scarce (skarse), ) , 

Scarce-ly (skarse'le), J 
Hardly; barely; scanty. 

Scarce-ness (skarse'n£s), ) 

Scar-ci-ty (skar'seHe), J 
Rareness; dearth. f 

Scare (skare), v. t. To frighten. 

Scarring, p. prs. 

Scare-crow (skare'kr6), n. An 
image to frighten birds. 

Scarf (skarf), n. A long, narrow 
garment which is cast over the 
shoulders : — v. t., to dress loosely. 

Scarf-skin (skarf skin), n. The cu- 
ticle; the outer skin of the body. 



SCE 



SCH 

nor, n&t— tube, tub, bull— 611- 



-pSdnd — thin, this. 



SCI 



*ScAR-I-FI-CA-TION( N skar-£-fe-ka'- 

shiin), n. Incision of the skin. 

Soar-i-fy (skar'e x fi), v. t. [prs. t. 
3, scarifies.] To cut the skin 
slightly. 

ScarVfi-ed, p. prf. 

Scar-i-fi-er (skar'e x fi-ur), ft. One 
who, or that which, scarifies. 

*Scar-la-ti-na ( v skar-la-te'na), n. 
Scarlet-fever. 

Scar-let (skar'l^t), n. A beautiful 
red color, brighter than crimson : 
— a., of the color of scarlet. 

Scar-let-Fe-ver (skar'let-fe'- 
vur), n. A fever accompanied 
with a scarlet flush ; scarlatina. 

Scarp (skarp), n. The interior 
slope of a ditch. 

*Scath (skkth), n. Waste; dam- 
age : — v. t., to waste ; to damage. 

Scath-fcl (ska^'fiil), a. De- 
structive, injurious. 

Scath-less (ska£/*/les), a. Without 
injury. 

Scat-ter (skat'tur), v. t. To dissi- 
pate,- to disperse; to spread: — 
v. i., to be dispersed. 

*Scav-en-ger (skavln^jur), n. 
One who cleans streets. 

Scene (seen), n. The stage ; part 
of a play; appearance; exhibi- 
tion of passion. f 

*Scen-er-y (seen'eYre), n. The 
disposition of the scenes of a 
play ; representation ; imagery. 

Scen'er^ies, n. pi. 

Scen-ic (sen'ik), a. Relating to 
scenes; dramatic, theatrical. 

Sce-nog-ra-phy (se-n6g'ra v f£), w. 
The art of perspective. 

Scent (sent), n. Smell; odor; 
chase followed by smell : — v. t. f 
to smell ; to perfume. 

"*Scent-less (sent'le's), a. Having 
no smell. 

Scep-tic. See skeptic. 

Scep-ter ) . , ,,, x fTheen- 

*ScEP-TREl^P tur ^ w 'lsign of 
royalty; authority [48]: — v. t. } to 
invest with royalty. 
2D 



SCEP 

*SCE 



'ter x ing, I 
p'tring, J *' 



prs. 



Scep'ter-ed, \ * 

*Scep'tred, f^'-Pv- 

*Sched-ule (sked'ule or s£d'jule), 
n. A small scroll ; a catalogue ; 
a list ; an inventory. 

-Sche-ma-tism (ske'maHizm), ft. 
A scheme; an arrangement in 
outline. 

Sche-ma-tist (ske'maHist), ft. A 
projector ; a schemer. 

Scheme (skeme), n. A plan, a de- 
sign, project [78-1] [299] :— v. t. 
or v. i., to plan ; to design. 

Sche'ming, p. prs. 

*Sche-mer (ske'mur), j n. A pro- 

Sche-mist (ske'mist), j jector. 

*Schism (sizm), n. A division in, 
or separation from, a church. 

*Schis-mat-ic (slz'maHik or siz- 
mat'ik), n. One who separates 
from a church : — a., tending to 
schism. 

*Schist (sist), n. A slaty stone. 

Schol-ar (sk&l'lur), n. One who 
learns of a master; a pupil; a 
disciple; a man of letters. 

Schol-ar-ly (skSl'lurle), ad. Be- 
coming a scholar. 

Schol-ar-ship (sk6l'lur y shlp), n. 
Learning; rank as a scholar. 

Scho-las-tic (skd-las'tik), a. Re- 
lating to a school or to scholars ; 
scholar-like, pedantic; pertain- 
ing to the theology of the Middle 
Ages : — ft., a schoolman. 

ScHO-LAS-Tic-AL-LY(sk6-las'tik x al- 
le), ad. In a scholastic manner. 

*Scho-las-ti-cism (sk6-las'te- 
x sizin), n. The philosophy or 
method of the schools. 

Scho'lla, n.pl. of SCHOLIUM. 

Scho-li-ast (sk6'le x ast), n. A 
writer of explanatory notes or 
comments. 

*Scho-li-as-tic ( x sk6-le-as'tlk), a. 
Pertaining to a scholiast. 

*Scho-li-um (sk6'le x um), n. An 
explanatory note, an annotation. 
38* 



Scho'lixa, ) , 

Scho'llums, j n ' V 1 ' 

School (skd&l), n. A house of dis- 
cipline ; a place of education : — 
v. t., to instruct; to educate. 

School-boy (sk&61'b6e), n. A boy 
that attends school. 

School-fel-low (sk66l'feT16), n 
One attending the same school. 

School-house (sk661'hduse), n. A 
house for a school. 

School-hous-es (sko61'h6uzlz), 
ft. pi. 

School-ing (sk6Sl'ing), n. Instruc- 
tion in school ; a reprimand. 

School-man (sk66l'man), n. A 
scholastic divine. 

School'men, n.pl. 

School-mas-ter (skS&l'masHur), n. 
A male who teaches in a school. 

School-mis-tress (sk6dl'nilsHrls), 
ft. A female who teaches in a 
school. 

SCHOOL'MIS^TRESS-ES, ft. pi. 

*Schoon-er (sk66n'ur), n. A small 
vessel with two masts. 

Sci-at-ic (si-at'ik), a. Pertain- 
ing to the hip. 

*Sci-ence (si'ense), n. A system 
of the general principles of a 
branch of knowledge ; art at- 
tained by precepts, or built on 
principles; knowledge. [55-19.] 

Sci-en-tif-ic si-en -tifik), ) 

Sci-en-tif-i-cal ( N si-en-tif'e x kal) J 
a. Producing knowledge ; versed 
in science. 

*Sci-en-tif-i-cal-ly ( y si-en-tife- 
v kal-le), ad. In a scientific 
manner. 

Scim-i-tar. See cimeter. 

*Scin-til-lant (sln'tiriant), a. 
Emitting sparks. 

Scin-til-late (sln'tiHate), v. i. To 
sparkle ; to emit sparks. 

SciN'TIL^LA-TING, p. prs. 

*Scin-til-la-tion ( x sin-til-la / - 
shun), ft. The act of sparkling. 

*Sci-o-lism (sl'6 x lizm), n. Super- 
ficial knowledge. 

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SCO 



SCO 
Fate, far, fill, fat — me, met — pine, pin — n6, mSve, 



SCR 



*Sci-o-list (si'6 x list), n. One who 
knows things superficially. 

*Sci-Ox^ (sl'un), n. A small twig, 
taken from one tree to be in- 
grafted into another [114-29]:— 
also written cion. 

*Sci-op-tics (sl-6p'tiks), n. pi. 
The art of exhibiting images of 
external objects through a double 
convex glass in a dark room. 

*Scir-rhous (skir'rus), a. Having 
a gland indurated ; hard. 

*Scir-rhus (skir'rus), n. An indu- 
rated gland. 

*Scis-sion (slzh'un), n. The act 
of cutting. 

*Scis-sors (siz'zurz), n. pi. A pair 
of small shears. 

*Scle-rot-ic (skle-r&tlk),a. Hard : 
— n., the white, hard, outer coat 
of the eye. 

Scobs (sk6bs), n. pi. Raspings of 
ivory, &c; dross of metals. 

Scoff (sk6f), v. i. To treat with 
insolent ridicule; to deride; to 
mock : — v. t., to mock with inso- 
lence : — ft., contemptuous ridi- 
cule, mockery, derision. [371-6.] 

Scoff-ing-ly (sk6f'ing v l£), ad. 
With ridicule. 

Scold (sk61d), v. i. To rate; to 
chide angrily : — n., a clamorous, 
rude woman. 

ScOLD'iNG,^.prs.: — n. act of chiding. 

Scol-lup. See scallop. 

^Sconce (skonse), n. The head ; 
sense ; a pensile candlestick : — 
v. t., to mulct ; to fine. 

Sconcing, p. pre. 

Scoop (sk66p), n. A large ladle : 
— v. t., to lade out; to cut hollow. 

*Scoop-Net (sk66p'net), n. A net 
to sweep the bottom of a river. 

Scope (sk6pe), n. Aim, intention 
drift, tendency : space. f 

Scor-bu-tic (skdr-bu'tlk), a. Dis- 
eased with the scurvy. 

Scorch (skSrtsh), v. t. [pre. t. 3, 

scorches.] To parch; to burn 

superficially: — v.i., to be parched. 

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Score (sk6re), v. t. To set down 
as a debt ; to mark by a line ; to 
notch : — n., a line drawn ; account 
kept; a notch ; motive ; twenty. 

Sco'ring, p. prs. 

*Sco-ri~a (sk6're x a), n. Dross. 

Sco'ri^, n. pi. 

*Sco-ri-a-ceous ( ,v sk6-r^-a'shus), 
a. Relating to dross. 

Sco-ri-ous (sk6're x us), a. Drossy. 

Scorn (skdrn), v. t. To despise; 
to revile : — ft., contempt, disdain, 
derision. [259-22.] 

Scorn-ful (sk6rn'ful), a. Inso- 
lent, expressing scorn. 

Scorn-ful-ly (skdrn'furie), ad. 
Insolently; with disdain. 

*Scor-pi-on (sk6r'pe v un), n. A 
reptile having a sting at the end 
of its tail; one of the signs of 
the zodiac ; a scourge ; a sea-fish. 

Scot (sk&t), n. Payment; share; 
tax ; a native of Scotland. 

Scotch (sk&tsh), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 
scotches.] To cut slightly ; to 
stop a wheel from rolling : — a., 
belonging to Scotland. 

*Scotch-Col-lops (sk6tsh A k61- 
16ps), n. pi. Veal cutlets. 

Scot-Free (sk6t'free), a. Without 
payment ; untaxed ; unhurt. 
Scot-ti-cism (sk6t r te x slzm), n. A 
Scottish idiom. 

Scot-tish (sk6t'tish), a. Relating 
to Scotland, Scotch. 

Scoun-drel (sk6iin'dril), n. A 
low, petty villain, a rascal. 

Scoun-drel-ism (skdun'dririzm), 
n. Baseness, rascality. 

Scour (skoiir), v. t. or v. i. To 
cleanse ; to range over. 

^Scourge (skiirje), n. A whip, a 
lash; a punishment: — v. t., to 
lash with a whip ; to castigate. 

Scour'ging, p. pre. 

Scout (skMt), n. One who is sent 
to observe the motions of the en 
emy : — v. i. f to act as a scout ; to 
sneer at: — v. t., to ridicule; to 
reject with scorn. 



*Scow (sk6u), n. A flat-bottomed 
boat. 

--Scowl (skSul), v. i. To frown ; 
to look angry or sullen : — n., a 
frown, a look of discontent or 
sullenness. [357-19.] 

Scrag (skrag), n. Any thing lean 
or rough. 

Scrag-ged (skrag'ged), a. Rough, 
uneven, irregular. 

Scrag-gi-ly (skrag'ge'le), ad. 
Roughly, leanly. 

*Scrag-gi-ness (skrag'ge^ne's), n. 
Roughness, leanness. 

Scrag-gy (skrag'ge), a. [scrag- 
gier — scraggiest.] Lean, thin; 
rough, rugged. 

Scram-ble (skram'bl), v. i. To 
catch eagerly; to climb: — n., a 
climbing; an eager contest for 
something. 

Scrambling, p. prs. 

Scrap (skrap), n. A fragment; a 
small piece. 

Scrap-Book (skrap'b6&k), n. A 
book composed of literary or 
other scraps. 

Scrape (skrape), v. t. To pare the 
surface lightly ; to take away by 
scraping ; to erase : — ft., distress, 
difficulty ; a rubbing. 

Scra'ping, p. prs. 

Scra-per (skra'pur), n. An in- 
strument to scrape with ; a vile 
fiddler; a miser. 

Scratch (skratsh), v. t. or v. i. To 
tear with the nails; to wound 
slightly; to write or draw awk- 
wardly : — n. f a slight wound, lac- 
eration with the nails ; a small wig. 

Scratch'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Scrawl (skrawl), v. i. or v. t. To 
draw clumsily; to write unskil- 
fully : — ft., unskilful writing. 

^ScRAWN-Y^skrawn'e), a. [scrawn- 
ier — scrawniest.] Long and 
crooked or awkward,lean, meagre. 

*Screak (skreek), v. i. To make 
a shrill noise; to creak; to 
screech: — w., a creak; a screech. 



SCR 



scu 

n6r, n6t — tube, tub, bull — 611 — p6und — *Mn, THis. 



SCU 



Scream (skreein), v. i. or v. t. To 
cry out shrilly : — n., a shrill, loud 
cry of terror or pain ; a shriek. 

^Screech (skreetsh), v. i. or v. t. 
[prs. t. 3, screeches.] To cry 
oat ; to scream ; to cry as an owl : 
— n., a shrill cry of pain or fright. 

Screech-Owl (skrletsh'dul), n. 
An owl that screeches. 

Screen (skreen), n. Any thing 
that affords shelter ; a riddle, or 
coarse sieve [321-10] : — v. t., to 
shelter; to sift; to riddle; to 
conceal; to shield. 

Screw (skr66), n. One of the me- 
chanical powers ; a cylinder 
grooved spirally : — v. L, to fasten 
or turn by a screw; to distort; 
to squeeze ; to force ; to oppress. 

ScREW-STEAM-ER(skr66 A steem-ur) 
n. A steam-vessel propelled by 
a screw. 

Scrib-ble (skrib'bl),v. t.orv.i. To 
write without use or elegance: — 
n., worthless and*careless writing. 

Scrib'bling, p. prs. 

Scrib-bler (skrib'blur), n. A bad 
writer, a petty author. 

Scribe (skribe), n. A writer; >a 
public notary ; a Jewish teacher : 
— v. t., to mark, adapt, or adjust 
with compasses. 

Scri'bing, p. prs. 

#Scrimp (skrimp), v. t. To make 
scant; to contract: — a., scanty. 

Scrip (skrip), n. A small writing; 
a certificate of stock ; a small bag. 

Script (skript), n. Type represent- 
ing written letters. 

Scrip-tu-ral (skrlp'tshuVal), a. 
Biblical, contained in the Bible. 

Scrip-ture (skrip'tshur), n. The 
Bible, sacred writing. 

,Scrip-tu-rist (skrip'tshuVist), n. 
One versed in the Scriptures. 

*Scrive-ner (skriv'nur), n. One 
who draws contracts, deeds, <fcc. 

Scrof-u-la (skr6f u'la), n. A con- 
stitutional disease characterized 
by indolent tumors in the glands. 



Scrof-u-lous (skr6f'u N lus), a. Dis- 
eased with the scrofula. 

Scroll (skr6le), n. A writing 
rolled up ; a spiral ornament. 

Scrub (skrub), v. t. To scour; to 
rub hard : — v. i., to work and 
fare hard : — n., a worn broom ; a 
drudge ; a mean fellow. 

Scrub'bing, p. prs. 

Scrub'bed, p.prf. 

Scrub-by (skrub'be), a. [scrub- 
bier — scrubbiest.] Vile, mean, 
dirty, worthless. 

Scru-ple (skr66'pl), n. Doubt ; 
twenty grains [53-14] [297] :— 
v. i. or v. L, to doubt; to hesitate. 

Scru'pling, p. prs. 

Scru-pu-lous (skr66'pu N lus), a. 
Nicely doubtful ; cautious ; pre- 
cise, exact. [227.] 

*Scru-pu-lous-ly (skr66'pulus- 
le), ad. Carefully. 

Scru-pu-lous-ness (skr66'pu x lus- 
nes), n. The state of being scru- 
pulous; preciseness. 

Scru-ta-ble (skr6'6 v ta x bl), a. Dis- 
coverable by inquiry. 

*Scru-ti-neer ( x skr66-te-neeV), n. 
One who scrutinizes ; a searcher. 

Scru-tin-ize (skr66'tin x ize), v. t. 
To search ; to examine closely. 

*Scru'tin v i-zing, p. prs. 

*Scru-tin-ous (skr66'tin x us), a. 
Full of inquiries, captious. 

Scru-ti-ny (skr66'te r ne), n. A 
strict search ; inquiry ; examina- 
tion. [358-12.] 

Scru-toir | (skro6 _ twor ,) nm 

^Scru-toire J v n 

A case with implements for wri- 
ting; an escritoire. 

Scud (skud), v. i. To fly ; to pass 
swiftly : — n. t a cloud driven 
swiftly. 

Scud'ding,^). prs. 

Scud'ded, p. prf. 

Scuf-fle (skuf n), n. A quarrel ; 
a brawl : — v. i., to quarrel con- 
fusedly; to strive roughly. 

Scuf'fling, p. prs. 



Scull (skul), n. A small boat; an 
oar: — v. t., to impel a boat by an 
oar at the stern : — see skull. 

*Scul-ler-y (skul'ldrVe), n. A 
place where dishes are cleaned 
and kept. 

Scul'ler v ies, n. pi. 

*Scull-ion (skul'yun), n. A ser- 
vant who cleans dishes. 

*Sculp-tor (skulp'tur),n. An en- 
graver or carver of stone or wood. 

Sculp-tu-ral (skulp'tu'ral), a. 
Relating to sculpture. 

Sculp-ture (skulp'tshiir), n. The 
act of engraving ; carved work : 
— v. t. y to carve images ; to cut. 

Sculp'tu^ring, p. prs. 

Scum (skuui), n. That which rises 
to the top of a liquor ; refuse : — 
v. t., to clear off the scum. 

Scum'ming, p. prs. 

Scum'med, p. prf. 

Scum-mer (skuin'inur), n. One who 
or that which scums. 

Scup-per (skup'pur), n. A small 
hole in a ship's side. 

*Scup-PER-]N"AiL(skup , pur r nale),n. 
A nail with a broad head. 

Scurf (skurf), n. A dry scab. 

*Scurf-i-ness (skurfe N nes), n. 
The state of being scurfy. 

Scurf-y (skurfe), a. [scurfier 
— scurfiest.] Having scabs. 

Scur-rile (skm^ril), a. Low; 
scurrilous. 

Scur-ril-i-ty (skur-rine v t^), n. 
Low, vulgar abuse. 

Scur-ril'i a ties, n.pl. 

*Scur-ril-ous (skur'rirus), a. 
Grossly opprobrious ; abusive. 

Scur-vi-ly (skur've v l&), ad. Vilely, 
basely, meanly. 

*Scur-vi-ness (skur've^nes), n. 
The state of being scurvy. 

Scur-vy (skdr'v£), n. A disease 
characterized by languor, livid 
spots, and bleeding gums : — a. 
[scurvier — scurviest], dis- 
eased with the scurvy ; worth- 
less, low, mean. [217-19.] 
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Fate, far, fall, fat — me, me't — pine, pin — n&, move, 



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Scur'vies, n. pi. 

Scut (skut), n. A short tail. 

Scutch-eon. See escutcheon. 

Scu-Ti-FORM(sku / te x f6rm),a.Shaped 
like a shield. 

Scut-tle (skut'tl), n. A vessel for 
coals; a small opening; a quick 
pace: — v. t., to sink by cutting a 
hole in the bottom : — v. i., to run 
with affected haste. 

Scut'tling, p. prs. 

Scym-i-tar. See cimeter. 

^Scythe (slTHe), n. An instrument 
for mowing grass or grain. 

Sea (see), n. The ocean; a col- 
lection of water, a wave, a billow. 

^Sea-board ) (see'b6rd), n. The 

Sea-bord J sea-coast. 

Sea-Born (see'b6rn), a. Born on 
or born of the sea. 

*Sea-Breach (see'breetsh), n. An 
irruption of the sea. 

Sea'-Breach^es, n. pi. 

Sea-Breeze (see'breeze), n. Wind 
blowing from the sea. 

Sea-Cap-tain (see'kapHin), n. The 
captain of a sea-vessel. 

Sea-Coast (seevkdste'), n. Shore, 
edge of the sea. 

Sea-far-er (see^far-ur), n. A 
sailor, a mariner. 

Sea-far-ing (seafaring), a. Trav- 
elling by sea, living on the sea. 

*Sea-GtAge (se£'gaje), n. The 
depth to which a vessel sinks in 
the water. 

Sea-Horse (se&'h6rse), n. The 
walrus. 

Seal (seel), n. A marine quadru- 
ped ; a stamp ; an impression 
made in wax; act of confirma- 
tion; the wafer or wax on a 
letter: — v. t. y to fasten with a 
seal ; to ratify ; to confirm ; to 
close ; to shut. [109-19.] 

Sea-Legs (se&'le'gs), n. pi. Ability 
to walk upon the deck when a 
ship is rolling and pitching. 

Si:al-ing-Wax (seel'lng'waks), n. 
Hard wax used to seal letters. 
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Seam (seem), m That which joins 
two pieces together; a scar; a 
layer; the joint between the 
edges of two planks: — v. t. f to 
join together; to mark. 

Sea-man (see'man), n. A sailor. 

Sea'men, n. pi. 

* Sea-man-ship (see'man^shlp), n. 
The skill of a good seaman. 

Sea-Mark (see'mark), n. A bea- 
con, Ac, to direct mariners. 

Seam-less (seein'les), a. Having 
no seam. 

*Seam-ster (seem'stur), n. One 
who sews : — sometimes written 
sempster. 

*Seam-stress (seem'stre's), n. A 
woman who sews : — often writ- 
ten sempstress. 

Seam'stress v es, n. pi. 

Seam-y (seem'e), a. Full of seams. 

Sea-Pie (see'pi), n. A dish of food. 

*Sea-Piece (see'pe£se), n. A 
picture representing any thing 
at sea. 

Sea-port (se£'p6rt), n. A harbor 
on the sea-coast; a town hav- 
ing a seaport: — a., on the sea- 
coast. 

*Sear (seer), v. t. To make in- 
sensible; to dry; to burn; to 
cauterize : — a., dry, withered : — 
often written sere. 

^Search (sertsh), v. t. To exam- 
ine thoroughly ; to explore : — 
v. i., to make a search ; to seek : 
— n,, inquiry, quest. 

Search's s, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

*Search-a-ble (s^rtsh'a x bl), a. 
Admitting of search. 

*Search-War-rant (s§rtsh /v w6r- 
rant), n. A writ authorizing 
search. 

*Sear-cloth (seer'kl6^ or seer'- 
klkwth), n. A large plaster. 

Sear'cloths (seer'kl&THz or s£er'- 
klawTHz), n. pi. 

*Sear-ed-ness (seer'e^ne's), n. 
State of being seared. 

Sea-Room (see'r66m), n. Open sea. 



Sea-Shore (see-sh6re'), n. The 
coast of the sea. 

Sea-Sick (see'slk), a. Sick from 
the motion of the sea. 

Sea-Sick-ness (see / sik v ne ! s), n. 
Sickness caused by the motion 
of a vessel at sea. [the sea. 

Sea-Side (see'slde), n. Edge or 

Sea-son (see'zn), n. One of the 
four parts of the year ; a fit time 
[201-28] :— v. t. y to give a relish 
to; to mature; to imbue: — v. i., 
to grow fit for use. 

Sea'son x ing, p. prs. : — n., a condi- 
ment, a relish ; a drying. 

Sea-son-a-ble (see'zn x a-bl), a. Op- 
portune ; happening at a proper 
time or in season. [258-2.] 

*Sea-son-a-ble-ness (see'zn'a-bl- 
x ne 5 s), n. Fitness of time. 

Sea-son-a-bly (see'zn v a-ble), ad. 
Properly with respect to time; 
opportunely. , 

Seat (se^t), n. A chair, bench: a 
tribunal; site, situation; man- 
sion: — v. t., to place on seats; to 
settle. 

Sea-ward (see'ward), ad. Toward 
the sea. 

Sea-Wor-thy (see'wur x THe), a. 
Able to bear a voyage at sea. 

Se-ba-ceous (se-ba'shiis), a. Re- 
lating to tallow ; like fat. 

Se-cant (se'kant), n. A straight 
line which cuts a curve in two 
or more points : — a., cutting. 

Se-cede (se-sede'), v. i. To with- 
draw from fellowship ; to retire. 

Se-ce'ding, p. prs. 

*Se-ced-er (se-seed'ur), n. One 
who secedes. 

Se-cern (se-surn'), v. t. To sepa- 
rate; to secrete. 

*Se-cern-ment (se^surn'me'nt), n. 
Secretion ; separation. 

*Se-ces-sion (se-s^sh'iin), n. The 
act of withdrawing from. 

Se-clude (se-klude'), v. t. To ex- 
clude ; to separate. [359-9.] [37.] 

Se-clu'ding, p. prs. 



SEC 



SEC 
nor, n&t— tube, tub, bull— 611- 



-pSund — thm, this. 



SED 



Se-clu-sion (se-khVzhun), n. The 
act of secluding; privacy; re 
tirement. [296-4.] 

Sec-ond (s£k'und), a. The ordinal 
of two ; noting the number two ; 
next to the first; inferior: — »., 
one who attends another in a 
duel ; as a measure of time or of 
circular motion, the sixtieth part 
of a minute ; the next to the 
first: — v. t., to support; to aid; 
to follow in the next place. 

Sec-ond-a-ry (s§k'und x a-re), a. 
Not primary ; inferior ; subordi- 
nate ; noting a subordinate 
school: — n., a delegate, a depu- 
ty ; a preparatory school, supe- 
rior to a primary. 

Sec'ond v a-ries, n. pi. 

Sec-ond-ly (s^k'imd^), ad. In 
the second place. 

Sec-ond-Hand (s§k'und N hand), a. 
Not original ; received from the 
first possessor ; not new. 

Sec-ond-Rate (seVundVatc), n. 
The second order in size, dig- 
nity, value, &c. : — a., second in 
value, power, size, &a. 

Sec-ond-sight (sek'und x slte), n. 
The power of seeing things yet 
to come ; clairvoyance. 

*Se-cre-cy (se'kre^se), n. State 
of being hid from view; privacy; 
close silence. [247-7.] 

Se-cret (se'krit), a. Concealed; 
private ; not revealed : — «., a 
thing unknown or concealed ; 
privacy. 

*Sec-re-ta-ry (seVre^ta-re), n. 
One who writes for another or 
for a society, &c. ; a high ofiicer 
of state ; a kind of writing-desk 
with drawers, <fcc. 

*Sec're v ta-ries, n. pi. 

Sec-re-ta-ry-ship (seVr&Ha-r^- 
v shlp), n. The office of a sec- 
retary. 

Se-crete (se-krete')^ v. t. To hide; 
to separate from the blood. 

Se-cre'ting, p. prs. 



Se-cre-tion (se-kre'shun), n. The 
separation of the animal juices ; 
the fluid secreted ; the act of se 
creting. [57.] 

Se-cre-tive-ness (se-kre'tiv^ne's), 
n. In Phrenology, a disposition 
to conceal. 

Se-cret-ly (se'kritHe), ad. In a 
secret way, not openly, privately. 

Se-cret-ness (se'krit N nes), n. State 
of being secret. 

*Se-cre-tor-y (se-kre'turVe or se'- 
kre^tur-re), a. Performing se- 
cretion. 

Sect (sekt), n. A body of persons 
united in some tenets ; denomi- 
nation. [219-1.] 

Sec-ta-ri-an (sek-ta're^an), a. Re- 
lating to, or peculiar to, a sect 
[379.-22] :— n., one of a sect. 

^Sec-ta-ri-ax-ism (se'k-ta're'an- 
Izm), n. Devotion to a sect. 

Sec-ta-ry (sek'taVe), n. A follower 
of a particular sect ; a sectarian. 

*Sec'ta x ries, n. pi. 

*Sec-tile (s^k'tll), a. Admitting 
to be cut. 

Sec-tion (sek'shun), n. The act of 
cutting; a part divided from the 
rest ; a distinct part of a writing 
or book ; 640 acres ; a division ; 
a district ; a point marked thus 
til 

Sec-tion-al (sek'shun x al), a. Re- 
lating to a section. 

*Sec-tor (s£k'tur), n. A mathe- 
matical instrument ; a part of a 
circle included between an arc 
and two radii drawn to its ex- 
tremities. 

Sec-u-lar (sek'uHur), a. Relating 
to the affairs of the world; not 
spiritual, worldly : — n., a church 
officer ; a layman. 

Sec-u-lar-i-ty ( x s§k-u-lar'eHe), n. 
Worldliness. 

Sec-u-la-rize (seVuHa-rlze), v. t. 
To make secular; to convert to 
common use. 

SecVla-ri x zing, p. prs. 



*Sec-u-lar-ly (seVu^lar-le), ad. 
In a worldly manner. 

Se-cure (se-kure'), v. t. To make 
certain; to ensure; to guard from 
loss or danger: — a., free from 
fear; confident; easy; careless; 
safe. [54-13.] [314.] 

Se-cu'ring, p. prs. 

Se-cure-ly (se-kure'le), ad. "With- 
out danger; safely. [152-15.] 

*Se-cure-ness (se-kure'nes), n. 
Want of fear or caution. 

Se-cu-ri-ty (se-ku'reHe), n. Free- 
dom from fear ; confidence ; pro- 
tection; insurance ; pledge. [23-6.] 

Se-cu'ri^ties, n. pi. 

Se-dan (s£-dan'), n. A kind of 
portable chair. 

Se-date (se-date')> «• Calm, still, 
serene, undisturbed. [380-18.] 

Se-date-ly (s£-date'le), ad. Se- 
renely, calmly. 

Se-date-ness (se-date'nSs), n. Se- 
renity, calmness. 

Sed-a-tive (sM'aHlv), a. Assuag- 
ing pain, calming : — n., any thing 
given to allay pain, or to depress 
the vital forces. 

*Sed-en-ta-ry (sSd'eVta-re 1 ), a. 
Sitting much ; inactive. 

Sedge (se'dje), n. A coarse grass. 

*Sedg-y (se'dj'e), a. Overgrown 
with coarse grass. 

Sed-i-ment (se'd'e^mSnt), n. That 
which settles at the bottom. 

*Sed-i-ment-a-ry (^se'd-e-ine'nt'a- 
Ve), a. Pertaining to sediment. 

Se-di-tion (se-dish'un), n. Tu- 
mult, a local insurrection. 

Se-di-tious (se-dish'us), a. Turbu- 
lent, factious with tumult. 

Se-di-tious-ly (se-dlsh'usHe), ad. 
With factious turbulence. 

Se-dtjce (se-duse'), v. t. To entice 
to evil; to tempt. 

Se-du'cing, p. prs. 

Se-duce-ment (se-duse'me'nt), u. 
Practice of enticing to evil. 

Se-du-cer (se-du/sur), n. One who 
entices to evil. 

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Se-duc-tion (se-duk'shun), n. The 
act of enticing to evil. 

Se-duc-tive (s£-duk'tiv), a. En- 
ticing to evil ; tempting. 

Se-du-li-ty (se-du/leH&), n. In- 
dustry, great diligence. 

*Sed-u-lous (sed'julus), a. Indus- 
trious ; assiduous, persevering. 

Sed-u-lous-ly (sed'ju x lus-le), ad. 
Industriously, diligently. 

Sed-u-lous-ness (sed'julus-ne's), 
n. Assiduity, diligence. 

See, v. t. [saw — seen.] To per- 
ceive by the eye ; to observe ; to 
behold : — v. %., to have or use the 
faculty of sight {ap. p. — to what 
requires attention) : — n., the dio- 
cese of a bishop. 

*See'ing, p. prs.: — n., sight, vision : 
— con. c, since, since that. 

Seed, n. The organized particle 
produced by plants and animals, 
from which new plants and ani- 
mals are generated ; original ; 
progeny; principle of produc- 
tion; first cause: — v. i., to pro- 
duce seed: — v. t, to sow with seed. 

Seed-Bud (seed'bud), n. The germ 
of fruit. [plant. 

Seed-ling (seedling), n. A young 

Seed-plat (seed'plat), {n.Anur- 

*Seed-plot (seed'pi6t), J sery. 

* Seeds -man (seedz'man), n. One 
who deals in seeds ; a sower. 

Seeds'men, n. pi. 

Seed-time (seed'tluie), n. Time of 
sowing. 

Seed-y (se&d'e), a. [seedier — 
seediest.] Abounding with 
seed ; looking miserably. 

See-ing-. See under see. 

Seek, v. t. [sought — sought.] To 
look for; to solicit; to go in 
search of: — v. %., to endeavor. 
{ap. p. — for, after, to.) 

*Seel, v. t. To hoodwink. 

Seem, v. i. To appear; to have 
the aspect of: — see meseems. 

Seem'ing, p. pr8.: — n., appearance, 
show: — a., apparent. 
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Seem-ing-ly (seem'ing x le), ad. In 
show or appearance. 

Seem-ing-ness (seein'lngWs), n. 
Plausible appearance. 

*Seem-li-ness (seem / l6 N n£s), n. 
Comeliness, grace. 

Seem-ly (seem'le), a. [seemlier 
— seemliest.] Suited to the 
occasion; decent, fit. 

Seen, p. prf. of see. 

*Seer, n. One who sees ; a 
prophet. 

*See-saw (s£e'saw), n. A recip- 
rocating motion : — v. i., to move 
alternately up and down. 

Se-gar. See cigar. 

^Seethe (seera), v. t. [seethed or 

SOD — SEETHED Or SODDEN.] To 

boil : — v. i., to be hot or in a state 

of ebullition. 
Seeth'ing, p. prs. 
Seg-ment (seg'ment), n. A part 

of a circle included between an 

arc and its chord ; a piece cut off. 
Seg-re-gate (segWgate), v. t. 

To separate. 
Seg're v ga-ting, p. prs. 
*SEG-RE-GA-TioN( x seg-r£-ga'shun), 

n. Separation from others. 
*Seig-neu-ri-al (se-nuWal), a. 

Invested with large powers ; in- 
dependent; manorial. 
*Seign-ior (seen'yur), n. A lord. 
*Seign-ior-age (seen'yurlje), n. 

The state of a seignior; percent- 
age paid for coining. 
*Seign-ior-y (se£n'yurVe), n. A 

lordship. 
Seign'ior^ies, n. pi. 
'-Seine (seen), n. A fishing-net. 
*Seiz-a-ble (seeVa N bl), a. Liable 

to seizure. 
Seize (seez), v. t. To grasp; to lay 

hold of; to catch, {ap. p. — on, 

upon.) 
*Seiz'ing, p. prs. 
*Seiz-er (seez'ur), n. One who 

seizes. 
*Seiz-in (seez'ln), n. The act of 

taking possession; seizure. 



*Seiz-or (seez'ur), n. In Law, one 

who takes possession. 
*Seiz-ure (seez'ur), n. The act of 

seizing ; the thing seized. 
*Se-lah (se'la), n. A word used 
frequently in the Psalms to sig- 
nify a rest in singing. 
Sel-dom (sel'duin), ad. Rarely; 

not often, unfrequently. 
Se-lect (se-lekf), v. t. To choose 
in preference, to pick out [335-8]: 
— a., nicely chosen, choice. 
Se-lec-tion (se-lek'shun), n. The 

act of choosing, choice. 
Se-lect-man (se-lekt'man), n. In 

New England, a town officer. 
Se-lect'men, n. pi. 
Se-lect-ness (se-l^kt'n§s),w. State 

of being select. 
*Se-lect-or (se-le'kt'ur), n. One 

who selects. 
*Se-le-ni-um (se-le'ne^um), n. A 
non-metallic element which, in 
its properties, resembles sulphur. 
*Sel-e-nog-ra-phy ( v sel-e-n6g'- 
raYe), n. A description of the 
moon's surface. 
Self, n. [pi. selves.] Person, 
one's own person ; very or iden- 
tical person ; one's personal in- 
terest. 

J^°- Self is added to my, thy, 
him, its, our, your, — and 
selves to our, your, and 
them, — for the purpose of 
making the person emphatic 
or exclusive. See own, and 
also " Grammar of Grammars," 
pp. 311, 312, 323. 

Self as a prefix retains its 
original meaning of same, very, 
or particular, only in the words 
self-same and self-metal. The 
sense conveyed by it in other 
cases is printed in italics in the 
definitions of the compounds 
which immediately follow. But 
one word of a class is inserted. 
SELF-Ap-PLY-iNG(\se1f-ap-pll'lng), 
a. Applying to or by one's self. 



SEL 



SEM 
n5r, n6t — tube, tub, bull— 511 — pMnd — tain, this. 



SEN 



I 



Self-Char-i-ty (self-tshar'e x te), n. 

Charity to one's self. 
Self-Cre-a-ted ( N self-kre-a'ted), 

a. Created hy one's self. 
Self-De-pend-ing (^lf-de-plnd'- 

ing), a. Depending on one's self. 
SELF-DiF-Fu-siVE^self-dif-fu'ziv), 

a. Diffusing itself. 
Self-Es-teem fself-eVteem'), n. 

Self-ad miration ; the faculty of 

self-admiration. 
Self-Ev-i-dent (self-eVeMent), a. 

Evident without proof. 
Self-Ex-ult-ing ( v self-egz-ult'- 

Ing), a. Exulting in one's self. 
Self-ish (selfish), a. Devoted to 

one's own interest; void of re- 
gard for others. 
Self-ish-ly (self ishle), ad. In a 

selfish manner. 
Self-ish-ness (selfish^s), n. The 

quality of being selfish, self-love. 
Self-Love (self-luv'), n. Love of 

or for one's self. 
Self-Lov-ing (self-luv'lng), a. 

Loving one's self or itself 
Self-Met- al ( self-met' tl), n. The 

same metal. 
SELF-0-PiN-iON( x self-6-pln , yun),n. 

One' 8 onm opinion. 
Self-O-pin-ion-ed ( v self-6-pln'- 

yund), a. Valuing one's own 

opinion highly. 
SELF-Pos-SEs-siON( x self-p6z-zeW- 

un),n. Self-command, composure. 
SELF-PRAiSE(self-praze'), n. Praise 

of one's self. 
SELF-B,E-PROACH( v self-re-pr6tsh'), 

n. Reproach of one's own eon- 
science. 
x Self-Re-proach'es, n. pi. 
Self-same (selfsame), a. The 

very same, identical. 
Self-Sat-is-fied (self-sat'is x fide), 

a. Satisfied with one's self. 
Self-Seek-er (self-seek'ur), n. A 

seeker of his own interest. 
*Self-Suf-fi-cien-cy ( N self-suf- 

fish'eVse), n. Unbounded con- 
fidence in one's own powers. 



Self-Suf-fi-cient ( v self-suf-fish'- 
ent), a. Having unbounded con- 
fidence in one's own powers; ar- 
rogant, haughty. 

SELF-WiLL(self-wil / ), n. Obstinacy, 

Self-Will-ed (self-wild'), a. 
Obstinate. 

Sell, v. t. [sold — sold.] To give for 
a price ; to dispose of; to betray: 
v. i., to practice selling; to be sold. 

*Sel-vage (sel'vije), n. The edge 
of cloth, &c. ; a border. 

Selves, pi. of self. 

*Sem-a-phore (semTf6re), n. A 
kind of telegraph. 

Sem-blance (sem'blanse), n. Re 
semblance, likeness, appearance. 

*SEM-i-AN-NU-AL( N sem-e-an'nu'al), 
a. Half-yearly. 

Sem-i-an-nu-al-ly ( N sem-e-an'nu- 
x al-le), ad. Every half-year. 

*Sem-i-an-nu-lar (^ni-e-an'nu- 
x lar), a. Half round ; semicircular. 

Sem-i-breve (sem'e'breev), n. In 
Music, a whole note, marked 
thus [ ^ ]. [half-circle. 

Sem-i-cir-cle (se'm'e^ser-kl), n. A 

Sem-i-cir-cu-lar ( N sem-e-ser'ku- 
x hir), a. Half round or circular. 

Sem-i-co-lon ( x s^m-e-k6'l6n), n. A 
point made thus [ ; ]. 

Sem-i-di-am-e-ter ( v sem-e-dl-am'- 
e v tur), n. Half a diameter. 

Sem-i-flu-id ( v sem-e-flu'ld), a. Im- 
perfectly fluid. 

Sem-i-lu-nar ( x sem-e-lu'nar), a. 
Resembling in form a half-moon. 

Sem-i-nal (sem'e v nal), a. Belong- 
ing to seed; radical. 

Sem-i-na-ry (sem'^na-re), n. The 
ground where any thing is sown ; 
a place of education ; a school : 
— a., seminal, belonging to seed. 
Sem'i'na-ries, n. pi. 

Sem-i-na-tion ( v sem-e-na'shun), n. 
The act of sowing. 

*Sem-i-pel-lu-cid ( v sem-e-pel-hY- 
sid), a. Imperfectly clear. 

Sem-i-qua-ver (sem'e v kwa-vdr), n. 
In Music, a sixteenth note [ £ ]. 



Sem-i-tone (sem'e x t6ne), n. Half 

a tone. 
Sem-i-vow-el (sem'eV6u-il),w. A 

consonant which has an imper- 
fect sound. 
Sem-pi-ter-nal pse'm-pe-teYnal), 

a. Eternal, everlasting. 
*Sem-pi-ter-ni-ty fs§in-pe-ter'- 

neHe), n. Duration without end. 
Semp-ster. See seamster. 
Semp-stress. See seamstress. 
*Sen-a-ry (sen'a N re), a. Belong- 
ing to the number six ; contain- 
ing six. 
Sen-ate (sen'lt), n. An assembly 

of senators; the upper house of a 

legislature. 
Sen-a-tor (seVa x tur), n. A public 

counsellor; a member of a senate. 
Sen-a-to-ri-al ( N sen-a-t6're v al), ) 
Sen-a-to-ri-an ( v s&n-a-t6're x an), j 

a. Befitting, or belonging to, 

senators. 
Sen-a-to-ri-al-ly ( x sdn-a-t6're x al- 

le), ad. Like a senator. 
Sen-a-tor-ship (seVa'tiir-ship), n. 

The office of a senator. 
Send, v. t. [sent — sent.] To cause 

to go ; to despatch ; to throw ; to 

emit. (ap. p. — to, for.) 
^Se-nes-cence (se-n^s'sense), n. 

Decay by time. 
*Sen-e-schal (sen'e v shal), n. A 

steward. 
Se-nile (se'nile), a. Belonging to 

old age. 
*Se-nil-i-ty (se-nil'leHe), n. 

Old age. 
Sen-ior (seen'yur or se'ne v ur), n. 

One older than another in years 

or office ; the elder: — a., elder; 

older in years or office. 
Sen-ior-i-ty (seen-y6r'e N te or r se- 

ne-6r'e x te), n. Priority of birth, 

order, or office. 
*Sen-na (sen'na), n. A kind of 

cassia and its leaves. 
Sen-night. See sevennight. 
*Sen-sate (s&n'sit), a. Perceived 

by the senses. 

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SEN 
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SEP 



Sen-sa-tion (sen-sa'shiin), n. Ex- 
citement; perception by means 
of the senses. [72-21.] [187-15.] 

Sense, n. Faculty or power by 
which external objects are per- 
ceived ; perception ; apprehen- 
sion of mind; understanding 
reason : opinion ; judgment ; 
meaning. [159-13.] 

Sense-less (sense'les), a. Want- 
ing sense. 

Sense-less-ly (sense'lesHe), ad, 
In a senseless manner. 

Sense-less-ness (sense'leVnes), n. 

i Folly ; stupidity. 

Sen-si-bil-i-ty ( N sen-se-bil'leHe), n. 
Quickness of sensation ; delicacy 
of feeling; tenderness. [267.] 
[139-16.] 

^Sen-si -bii/i x ties, n. pi. 

Sen-si-ble (sen'se^bl), a. Percep- 
tible by the senses ; convinced ; 
having moral perception ; intel- 
ligent; judicious, (ap. p. — of, 
to.) [220-1.] 

Sen-si-ble-ness (senWbl-nes), n. 
Sensibility. 

Sen-si-bly (sen'se x ble), ad. In a 
sensible manner. [143-6.] 

*Sen-sif-ic (sen-sifik), a. Pro- 
ducing sensation. 

Sen-si-tive (sen'se^lv), a. Having 
sense or perception; easily af- 
fected. [382-9.] 

Sen-si-tive-ness (sen'seHiv-nes), 
n. State of being sensitive. 

Sen-so-ri-al (sen-sd're v al), a. Re- 
lating to the sensorium. 

*Sen-so-ri-um (sen-s6're N um), \ 

Sen-sor-y (sen'siir y re), J n * 

The organ of sensation. [180.] 

Sen-so'ri x a, } 

Sen-so'ri v ums, >n.pl. 

Sen'so'ries, J 

Sen-su-al (sen'shu v al), a. Carnal, 
not spiritual; lewd. 

Sen-su-al-ism (sen'shu^al-izm), w. 
The doctrine that all our ideas 
originate in sensation ; sensual 
appetite ; sensuality. 
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Sen-su-al-ist (seVstm^al-ist), n. 
One devoted to sensuality. 

SEN-su-AL-i-TY( N sen-shu-al'leHe),n. 
Addiction to sensual pleasures. 

v Sen-su-ai/i x ties, n. pi. 

*Sen-su-al-ize (sen'shu x al-lze), 
v. t. To make sensual. 

*Sen'su n a-li x zing, p. prs. 

Sen-su-al-ly (sen'shu x al-le), ad. 
In a sensual manner. 

*Sen-su-ous (seVshu^us), a. Per- 
taining to sense or feeling ; full 
of sensible images or material. 

Sent, pst. t. and p. prf. of send. 

Sen-tence (sen'tense), n. Deter- 
mination ; a judgment ; a doom ; 
an axiom; an assemblage of 
words making a complete sense : 
— v. t, to pass judgment on. 

*Sen'ten n cing, p. prs. 

*Sen-ten-tial (sen-ten'shal), a. 
Relating to a sentence. 

*Sen-ten-tious (sen-ten'shus), a. 
Short and energetic ; pithy ; con 
taining maxims, pointed. [370-4.] 

Sen-ten-tious-ly (sen-ten'shus- 
x le), ad. With striking brevity. 

*Sen-ten-tious-ness (sen-teV- 
shiis^nes), n. Conciseness ; brev- 
ity with strength. 

*Sen-ti-ent (sen'she x ent), a. Hav- 
ing perception : — n., one that 
perceives. 

Sen-ti-ment (sen'te^ment), n. No- 
tion ; thought, opinion ; feeling. 
[18-14.] [246-10.] 

Sen-ti-ment-al (\sen-te-ment'al), 
a. Having sentiment. 

*Sen-ti-ment-al-ism ( N sen-te- 

ment'aHzm), n. Sentimentality. 

Sen-ti-ment-al-ist ( x sen-te-menf- 
allst), n. One who affects a 
nice sensibility. 

Sen-ti-men-tal-i-ty ( x sen-te-men- 
tal'le^te), n. Affectation of feel- 
ing. [236-13.] 

Sen-ti-nel (sen'teWl), 

Sen-try (sen'tre), 

A watch; a soldier on guard. 
[107-17.] [368-4.] 



*Sen'tries, n. pi. 

Sep-ar-a-bil-i-ty ( x se , p-ar-a-blr / - 
leHe), n. The quality of being 
separable. 

*Sep-ar-a-ble (sep'ar'a-bl), a. 
Admitting of separation. 

*Sep-ar-ate (sep'ar v ate), v. t. To 
disunite; to disjoin; to sever; to 
divide : — v. i., to be parted. 

Sep'ar x a-ting, p. prs. 

Sep-ar-ate (sep'arlt), a. Divided 
from ; disunited ; distinct, f 

*Sep-ar-ate-ly (sep'ar N it-le), ad. 
Distinctly, singly, apart. 

"*SEP-AR-A-TiON( N s^p-ar-a / shun),n. 
Disjunction; divorce. [276-12.] 

Sep-a-ra-tism (sep'aVa-tizm), n. 
Disposition to separate, particu- 
larly from a church. 

Sep-a-ra-tist (sep'aVa-tist), n. 
One who separates ; a seceder. 

*Sep-a-ra-tor (sep'a x ra-t&r), n. 
One who separates or divides. 

Sep-a-ra-tor-y (sep'aVa-tiirVe), a. 
Separating. 

Sep-a-ra-trix (sep'a-raHriks), n. 
The point used to distinguish 
decimals from integers; the dec- 
imal point, as in 2.5. 

Sep'a-ra v trix-es, 11. pi. 

*Se-pi-a (se'pe'a), n. The cuttle- 
fish ; a paint obtained from the 
cuttle-fish; in Allopath/, a medi- 
cine made of the bones of the 
cuttle-fish; in Homeopathy, a 
medicine made of its juice. 

*Se-poy (se'p6e), n. A native of 
India employed as a soldier. 

Sept, n. A clan, race, or family. 

Sep'ta, pi. of septum. 

' Sept-an-gu-lar (sept-an'gular), 
a. Having seven angles. 

Sep-tem-ber (sep-tem'bur), n. The 
ninth month of the year. 
7^^ Among the Romans, Sep- 
tember was the seventh month ; 
hence the name. 

Sep-ten-a-ry (sep'ten x a-re), a. 
Consisting of seven : — n., the 
number seven; 7. 



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-pMnd — thin, THis. 



SER 



I 



*Sep-ten-ni-al (sep-ten'ne x al), a. 
Lasting seven years. 

Sep-ten-tri-on (sep-teVtr& x un), n. 
The north. 

*Sep-tic (s^p'tik), a. Producing 
putrefaction. 

Sep-ti-lat-er-al (\sfip-t&-lat'Sr- 
x al). a. Having seven sides. 

Sep-til-lion (sep-til'yun), a. or n. 
By the French or American method 
of numeration, a number ex- 
pressed by a unit in the twenty- 
fifth place ; by the English method, 
a unit in the forty-third place. 

*Sep-tu-ag-e-na-ry ( N sep-tu-aj'e- 
x na-r£), n. A person seventy 
years old: — a., consisting of 
seventy. 

^Sep-tu-ag'eVa-ries, n. pi. 

^SEP-TTT-A-GES-I-MAfsep-tU-a-jeV- 

e^ma), n. The third Sunday be- 
fore Lent. 

*Sep-tu-a-ges-i-mal fsep-tu-a- 
jeVe x mal), a. Consisting of 
seventy. 

*Sep-tu-a-gint (sSpWa-jlnt), w. 
The Greek version of the Old 
Testament, the reputed work of 
seventy-two interpreters. 

Sep-tum (s^p'tum), n. A partition. 

Sep'ta, n. pi. 

Sep-tu-ple (s&pWpl), a. Seven 
times as much ; sevenfold. 

*Se-pul-chral (se-pul'kral), a. 
Relating to burial ; grave, deep. 

Sep-ul-cher I fi , urkur) 

*bEP-UL-CHRE J V ^ ' 

A grave, a tomb. [156-11.] 
Se-pul-cher I (se-pul'kurorse'p'- 
*Se-pul-chre j ufkiir), v. t. To 

bury ; to entomb. 
Se-pul'cher'ing, ) 

*SE-PUl/cHRING, J P' P VS ' 

Se-pui/chered, ) /. 

*Se-pui/chred, J P'P r J' 
*Sep-ul-ture (se'p'uTtshure), n. 

Interment; burial. [152-17.] 

[307-21.] 
*Se-quel (s£'kwel),n. Conclusion; 

event; consequence. [172-24.] 



*Se-quence (se'kwe'nse), n. Or- 
der of succession ; series. 

Se-quent (se'kwe'nt), a. Following. 

*Se-ques-ter (se-kweVttir), v. t. 
To put aside ; to deprive of pos- 
sessions for the benefit of others : 
— v. %., to withdraw; to decline. 

Se-ques-tra-ble (se-kweVtra^bl), 
a. Admitting of sequestration. 

Se-ques-trate (s£-kweYtrate), v. t. 
To sequester. 

Se-ques'tra^ting, p. prs. 

*Seq-ues-tra-tion ( x sek-w§s-tra'- 
shiin), n. Separation ; depriva- 
tion of profits ; retirement. 

*Seq-ues-tra-tor (seVweVtra- 
tur or se'kweVtra-tur), n. One 
who sequesters. 

-Se-quin (se'kwin), n. A gold 
coin of Italy, valued at about 
$2.30; a gold coin of Turkey, 
valued at about $1.83 ; a zechin. 

*Se-ragl-io (se-ral'y6), n. The 
palace of the Sultan of Turkey. 

Se-ragl-ios (se-ral'y6ze), n. pi. 

Ser-aph (seYaf ), n. An angel of 
one of the heavenly orders. 

SerVphim, ) , 

Ser'aphs, \ n 'P L 

Se-raph-ic (se-raflk), ) 

Se-raph-i-cal (se-raf'e N kal), J °" 
Like a seraph ; angelical, pure. 

Ser-a-phi-na fser-a-fe'na), ) 

*Ser-a-phine (>er-a-feen'), J n ' 
A keyed musical wind instrument. 

-Sere, a. Withered: — see sear. 

Ser-e-nade ( v ser-e-nade'), v. t. To 
entertain with music at night in 
the open air: — v. i., to perform 
a serenade: — n., a musical per- 
formance at night by way of 
compliment. 

"Ser-e-na'ding, p. prs. 

Se-rene (s6-re£n'), a. Calm, un- 
runied,placid,undisturbed.[91-9.] 

Se-rene-ly (se-reen'le), ad. Qui- 
etly, calmly. 

Se-ren-i-ty (se-reVeHe), n. Calm- 
ness, peace, quietness. [188-6.] 
[127-31.] 

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Serf (surf),n. One in servitude; 
a Russian slave. 

Serf-dom (surf'dum), n. The con- 
dition of a serf. 

*Serge (seYje), n. A kind of cloth. 

Ser-gean-cy (sar'je^seor seVjfin- 
N s&), n. The office of a sergeant. 

Ser'gean^cies, n. pi. 

*Ser-geant (sar'j&nt or seVjgnt), 
n. A petty officer in an army ; 
a lawyer of the highest rank 
under a judge : — often written 

SERJEANT. 

Ser-geant-at-Arms (sar'jent or 
seVj£nt-at x armz), n. In Legisla- 
tures, an officer who preserves 
order, arrests offenders, &c. 

Ser'geants-at- Arms, n. pi. 

*Se-ri-al (se'r^al), a. Pertain- 
ing to a series: — n., a literary 
work, issued in parts. 

*Se-ri-es (s6're^3z), n. sing, snidpl. 
Sequence ; succession ; course ; 
order. [47-13.] [344-1.] 

*Se-ri-o-com-ic (se're N 6-k6m'lk),a. 
Both serious and comic. 

Se-ri-ous (se're x us), a. Grave, 
solemn ; being in earnest ; im- 
portant. [175-30.] 

Se-ri-ous-ly (se're v us-le), ad. In 
earnest ; gravely ; solemnly. 

*Se-ri-ous-ness (s^'r^Nis-nds), n. 
Gravity, solemnity. 

Ser-jeant. See sergeant. 

Ser-mon (seVmun), n. A pious or 
religious discourse. [289-2.] 

Ser-mon-ize (seVmunHze), v. i. To 
write or preach a sermon. 

Ser'mont-zing, p. prs. 

*Ser-mon-i-zer (seVinun^-zur), n. 
One who composes sermons. 

*Se-roon (se-r66n') ? n. A bale 
or package in skins. 

*Se-rous (se'rus),a. Thin, watery. 

Ser-pent (seYpe'nt), n. A reptile 
without legs; a snake; a mu- 
sical instrument. 

Ser-pen-tine (ser'peVtlne), n. A 
species of stone : — a., winding 
like a serpent. 

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SEX 



Ser-rate (seVrlt), ) 

Ser-ra-ted (seVra v te ! d), J 
Jagged like a saw. 

Ser-ra-ture (sSr'raHshure), n. 
An indentation shaped like the 
teeth of a saw. 

Ser-ry (seYre), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 
serries.] To press close; to 
drive together. 

Ser'ri-ed, p.prf. 

Se-rum (se'rum), n. The thin and 
watery part of the blood. 

Ser-vant (seVvant), n. One who 
serves another; a domestic; a 
menial. 

Serve (serv), v. U To attend at 
command; to supply with a 
thing; to promote; to assist:- 
v. i., to be of use ; to officiate. 

Serv'ing, p. prs. 

Ser-vice (seYvls), n. Office or 
condition of a servant; obedi 
ence ; military duty ; worship ; 
use; advantage; favor; course; 
order of dishes. [220.] 

*Ser-vice-a-ble (ser'vis^a-bl), a 
Beneficial; useful; diligent. 

Ser-vice-a-ble-ness (seVvls N a-bl- 
x nes), n. Usefulness. 

Ser-vile (seVvil), a. Dependent; 
slavish ; mean. [66-13.] 

Ser-vile-ly (seVviPle), ad. In a 
servile manner, meanly. 

Ser-vil-i-ty (ser-vll'leHe), n.Mean 
ness, slavishness. 

Ser-vil'i v ties, n. pi. 

*Ser-vi-tor (seYve N tur), n. A ser- 
vant; an attendant; a student 
partly supported by college funds. 

Ser-vi-tude (seVve v tude), n. De- 
pendence ; bondage ; slavery. 
[150-28.] [267-25.] 

*Ses-a-me (seYa v ine or se'sam), n. 
An oily grain: — sometimes writ- 
ten SESAMUM. 

*Ses-quip-e-dal (sSs-kwip'e'dal), 
a. Containing a foot and a half. 

*Ses-sion (seWun), n. The act of 
sitting ; a sitting of a court, leg- 
islature, school, &o. 
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Ses-sion-al (sesh'iWal), a. Rela- 
ting to a session. 

*Ses-terce (seVte'rs),?!. A Roman 
coin valued at four cents. 

Set, v. t. [set — set.] To place ; 
to fix; to adjust; to plant: — v.i., 
to fall below the horizon, as the 
sun : — a., regular ; not lax : — n., 
a number of things suited to 
each other; a game. 

Set'ting, p. prs. 

7p^t* To set is the causative 
verb of to sit. 

*Se-ta-ceous (se-ta'shus), a. 
Bristly, hairy. 

Set-Off (seY6f or seYawf ), n. An 
account set against another; a 
counterbalance; an offset. 

*Se-ton (se'tn), n. A kind of arti 
ficial issue ; a cord used to make 
and keep open an issue ; a rowel. 

*Set-tee (set-tee'), n. A long seat 
with a back. 

Set-ter (set'tur), n. One who sets ; 
a kind of dog which is used by 
sportsmen for finding birds. 

Set-tle (sfct'tl), v. t. To fix; to 
establish; to determine; to tran 
quilize; to compose; to pay :— 
v. i. f to grow calm ; to subside ; 
to make a jointure for a wife : — 
n., a bench. 

Settling, p. prs. : — n., settlement, 

Set'tlings, n. pi. Dregs, lees. 

Set-tle-ment (s^t'trm^nt), n. A 
jointure; subsidence; the act of 
settling; a colony, a place where 
a colony is established; abode. 

*Set-To (seVtd), n. A contest. 

Set'-Tos, n. pi. [one; 7. 

Sev-en (seVvn), a. or n. Six and 

Sev-en-fold (seVvn v f61d),a. Seven 
times repeated. 

*Sev-en-night (sen'nit), n. A 
week : — often written sennight. 

Sev-en-teen (sev'vnHeen), a. or n. 
Seven and ten; 17. 

Sev-en-teenth (seVvnHeen^), a. 
The ordinal of seventeen; noting 
the number seventeen. 



Sev-enth (seVvn<A), a. The ordi- 
nal of seven ; noting the number 

seven. 
Sev-enth-ly (seVvnf/^le), ad. In 

the seventh place. 
*Se-ven-ti-eth (seVvnHe-e7A), a. 

The ordinal of seventy ; noting 

the number seventy. 
Sev-en-ty (sev'vnHe), a. or n. 

Seven times ten ; 70. 
Sev-er (seVur), v. t. To part by 

violence ; to disunite ; to detach : 

— v. i. y to be parted or disunited. 
Sev-er-al (seVur^al), a. Divers; 

distinct; different; many: — n., 

each particular. 
*Sev-er-al-ly (seVur x al-le), ad. 

Distinctly ; separately. 
Sev-er-al-ty (seVur v al-t£), n. A 

state of separation from others. 
*Sev-er-ance (seVur^anse), n. 

Act of separating. 
Se-vere (se-vere'), a. Sharp ; 

cruel; exact; extreme; harsh. 

[270-11.] 
Se-vere-ly (s£-vere'le), ad. With 

severity ; painfully ; horribly. 
Se-ver-i-ty (se-ver'e't&), n. Cruel 

treatment ; rigor ; harshness. 

[112-29.] [289-14.] 
Se-verVties, n. pi. 
--Sew (s6), v. t. To join by threads 

drawn with a needle ; to stitch : 

— v. i., to practice sewing. 
*Sew-er (so'ur), n. One who sews. 
*Sew-er (su'ur or shdre), n. An 

underground passage for foul or 

useless water. 
*Sew-er-age (su'ur v ije or shore' - 

Ije), n. The discharge of water 

by sewers. 
Sex (selss), n. The property by 

which an animal is male or fe- 
male ; womankind. 
Sex'es, n. pi. 
*Sex-a-ge-na-ri-an fs^ks-a-je^ 

na're'an), n. A person sixty 

years of age. 
Sex-ag-en-a-ry (se'ks-aj'eVa-re or 

s^ks'^j&n-aVe), a. Threescore. 



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SHA 
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-p6und — thin, THis. 



SHA 



*SEX-A-GES-I-MA( V S§ks-^-j§S^ X m§,) 

n. The second Sunday before 
Lent. 

Sex-a-ges-i-mal fsSks-a-jeV^- 
x mal), a. Sixtieth. 

Sex-an-gu-lar (seks-ang'gular), 
a. Having six angles. 

*Sex-en-ni-al (sSks-eVne^al), a. 
Lasting six years; happening 
once in six years. 

*Sex-tain (seks'tane), n. A stanza 
of six lines. 

Sex-tant (seks'tant), n. The sixth 
part of a circle. 

Sex-tile (seks'tll), n. An aspect 
of two planets sixty degrees dis- 
tant from each other. 

Sex-til-lion (se'ks-til'yun), a. or n. 
By the French or American 
method of numeration, a number 
expressed by a unit in the twen- 
ty-second place ; by the English 
method, a unit in the thirty-sev- 
enth place. 

Sex-ton (seks'tun),n. A subordi- 
nate officer of a church. 

Sex-ton-ship (seks'tun'ship), n. 
The office of a sexton. 

Sex-tu-ple (seks'tu N pl), a. Sixfold. 

Sex-u-al (seks'u v al), a. Distin- 
guishing sex. 

Sex-u-al-i-ty ( v seks-u-al'leHe), n. 
State of being distinguishable 
by sex. 

Shab-bi-ly (shaVbe'le), ad. With 
meanness. 

Shab-bi-ness (shab'be^nes), n. 
Meanness ; raggedness. 

Shab-by (shab'b&), a. [shabbier 
— shabbiest.] Mean. 

Shack (shak), n. Acorns, &c. that 
fall on the ground; a shiftless 
fellow. 

Shack-le (shak'kl), v. t. To con- 
fine ; to chain ; to fetter. 

Shack'ling, p. pr8. 

Shack-les (shak'klz), n. pi. Fet- 
ters, chains, handcuffs. 

Shad, n. sing, and pi. A kind of 
river-fish. 



Shade, n. Darkness; degree of 
darkness; shadow; shelter; screen; 
a ghost; a small quantity: — v. t., 
to cover from light or heat; to 
shelter; to obscure. 

Sha'ding, p. prs. 

Sha-di-ness (sha'de^nes), n. The 
state of being shady. 

Shad-ow (shad'dd), n. Shade; a 
faint representation; a type; ob- 
scurity: — v. t., to represent; to 
cloud ; to screen. [143-7.] 

*Shad-ow-y (shad'd6 x e), a. Full 
of shade, dark ; typical. 

Sha-dy (sha'de), a. [shadier — 
shadiest.] Shaded. 

Shaft, n. An arrow ; a deep, nar- 
row pit ; a passage into a mine ; 
the spire of a church; a pole of 
a carriage ; a handle. 

Shag, n. Eough, woolly hair; a 
kind of cloth : — a., hairy: — v. t., 
to make shaggy ; to deform. 

Shag'ging, p. prs. 

Shag-ged (shagd), p. prf. 

Shag-ged (shag'ged), a. Shaggy, 

Shag-ged-ness (shag'ged v n§s) ~ 

Shag-gi-ness (shag'ge^nes), 
State of being shaggy. 

Shag-gy (shag'ge), a. [shaggier 
— shaggiest.] Hairy; rugged. 
[366-18.] 

*Sha-green (sha-green'), n. The 
skin of a horse, mule, &c. made 
into leather and grained. 

*Shah (sha), n. The title of the 
Emperor of Persia. 

Shake, v. t. [shook or shaked — 

SHAKEN Or SHAKED.] To put 

into a vibrating motion; to make 
to tremble ; to agitate ; to make 
afraid: — v. i., to tremble; to 
quake ; to be in terror : — n., con- 
cussion; a shivering; a clasp and 
motion of the hands ; a trill. 

Sha'king, p. prs. 

Sha-ker (sha'kur), n. One who, 
or that which, shakes; the name 
of a religious sect. 

Shale, n. A species of clayey slate. 



'}'* 



Shall (shal), v. i. [should — defec- 
tive.'] An auxiliary verb ex- 
pressing futurity with or without 
obligation : it is a sign of the 
first future tense : — see under 

HAVE. 

01^ In the first person, shall 
merely expresses futurity ; in 
the second and third persons 
it expresses futurity and a 
promise, command, or threat : 
— see will. 
*Shal-loon (shal-166n'), n. A 

slight woollen stuff. 
Shal-lop (shal'lup), n. A small 

boat. 
Shal-low (shal'16), a. Not deep ; 

futile, silly : — n., a shelf, a shoal : 

— v. t., to make shallow, (out.) 
Shal-low-ness (shal'loWs), n. 

Want of depth or thought. 
Shalt, prs. t. 2 of shall. 
Sham, v. t. To trick; to cheat: — 

n., a fraud ; a trick : — a., false. 
Sham'ming, p. prs. 
Sham'med, p. prf. 
Sham-ble (sharn'bl), v. i. To walk 

awkwardly and unsteadily. 
Sham'bling, p. prs. 
Sham-bles (sham'blz), n. sing, or pi. 

A market for meats; abutchery.f* 
Shame, ». Disgrace, ignominy ; 

that which causes reproach : — 

v. t., to fill with shame; to dis- 
grace. 
Sha'ming, p. prs. 
Shame-fac-ed (shame'faste), a. 

Modest, bashful. 
Shame-faced-ness (shanie'fast- 

Ws), ». Bashfulness. 
Shame-ful (shame'fdl), a. Base, 

disgraceful. 
Shame-ful-ly (shame'furie), ad. 

Basely, disgracefully. 
Shame-less (shaine'les), a. Des- 
titute of shame, impudent. 
Shame-less-ly (shaine'leVle), ad. 

Without shame ; impudently. 
Shame-less-ness (shame'les'nes), 

n. Impudence, want of shame. 
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Fate, far, f^ll, fat- 



SHE 
-me, m^t — pine, pln- 



-n&, m&ve, 



SHE 



*Sham-poo (sham-p6d'), v. t. To 
rub the head or body after 
bathing. 

*Sham-rock (sham'r6k),n. Three- 
leaved clover. 

Shank (shangk), n. That part of 
the leg which reaches from the 
ankle to the knee ; the long part 
of some instruments. 

Shan-ty (shan'te), n. A rough 
dwelling ; a mean shelter. 

Shan'ties, n. pi. 

Shape, v. t. [shaped — shaped or 
shapen.] To form; to mould; 
to fashion : — n., form ; make j 
idea ; external appearance. 

Sha'ping, p. pre. 

Shape-less (shape'le's), a. Want 
ing regularity or form. 

Shape-li-ness (shape'le^nSs), n. 
Proportion of form. 

Shape-ly (shape'le), a. Well 
formed; symmetrical. 

Sha'pen, p. prf. of shape. 

Shard, n. A plant ; a sort of fish ; 
a fragment of an earthen vessel. 

Share, v. t. To divide; to cut; 
to partake of: — v. %., to have a 
part: — n., part; dividend; the 
blade of a plough, (ap.p. — in, of.) 

Sha'ring, p. prs. 

Share-hold-er ( shareholder), n. 
The owner of a share. 

Sha-rer (sha'rnr), n. One who 
divides or participates. 

Shark, n. A voracious sea-fish ; 
a sharper: — v. i., to cheat; to 
play the petty thief. 

Shark-er (shark'ur), n. A cheat, 
an artful fellow. 

Sharp, a. Keen, piercing; in- 
ventive ; acute ; shrill ; fierce ; 
vigilant: — n., in Music, a note 
raised half a tone: — v. t., to 
sharpen : — v. i. } to grow sharp ; 
to play thievish tricks. 

Sharp-er (sharp'ur), a. com.: — n., 
a petty thief; a tricking fellow. 

Shar-pen (shar'pn), v. t. To make 
keen ; to edge ; to point 
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Sharp-ly (sharpie), ad. Severely 

keenly. 
Sharp-ness (sharp'ne's), n. Keen 

ness ; ingenuity ; severity. 
Sharp-set (sharp-set'), a. Eager; 

hungry. 
Sharp-shoot-er (sharp'sh&6t x ur), 

n. A skilful marksman. 
Sharp-sight-ed (sharp'slte^d), a. 

Having quick sight. 
Sharp-wit-ted (sharp'witHe'd), a. 

Having a discerning mind. 
-Shas-ter (shas'tur), j n. The sa- 
Shas-tra (shas'tra), j cred book 

of the Hindoos : — sometimes 

written sastra. 
Shat-ter (shat'tur), v. t. To 

break into many pieces; to im 

pair : — v. i., to be broken. 
* Shat-ter- y (shat'turVe), a. Not 

compact; easily broken. 
Shave, v. t. [shaved — shaved 

or shaven.] To pare off with a 

razor; to cut in thin slices; to 

fleece: — n., a large blade for 

shaving wood, &c. 
Sha'ving, p. prs. : — «., a thin 

slice pared off. 
*Shave-ling (shave'llng), n. A 

man shaved. 
Sha-ver (sha'vur), n. One who 

shaves ; a barber ; a sharper ; a 

boy. 
Shawl, n. A covering for the neck 

and shoulders. 
*ShAwm, n. A hautboy, a cornet. 
She, pro. [sing, nom. SHE ; pi. 

THEY ipoSS. HERS, (HER); THEIRS, 

(their) : obj. her ; them.] The 
female ; the woman before men- 
tioned : — a., female. 

Sheaf (sheef), n. A bundle of 
the stalks of grain bound to- 
gether : — v. i., to make sheaves. 

Sheaves, n. pi. 

*Shear (shier), v. t. [sheared 

Or SHORE SHEARED Or SHORN.] 

To clip or cut with shears. 
*Shear-er (sheer'ur), n. One 
who shears. 



Shears (sh&erz), n. pi. A cutting 
instrument, consisting of two 
blades moving on a pin. 

-Shear-steel (sheer'steel),n. Steel 
prepared for making shears, &c. 

--Sheath (shee^A), n. The case of 
a thing, a scabbard. 

^Sheathe (sheeTH), v. t. To en- 
close in a sheath or scabbard. 

Sheath-ing (she^TH'lng), p. prs. : 
— n., a covering or stuff for it. 

Sheath-y (she&A'e), a. Forming 
a sheath. 

Sheave (sheev), n. A wheel in a 
pulley. 

Sheaves, n.£>Z.of sheaf or sheave. 

She-chi-nah. See shekinah. 

Shed, v. t. [shed — shed.] To 
pour out ; to effuse ; to spill : — 
n., a slight temporary covering. 

Shed'ding, p. prs. 

Shed-der (sh&d'dtir), n. One who 
sheds. 

! * Sheen, n. Brightness, splendor. 

Sheen-y (sheen'e), a. [sheenier 
— sheeniest.] Glittering, bright. 

Sheep, n. sing, andjo^. An animal 
that bears wool. 

Sheep-cot (sheep'k&t), n. An en- 
closure for sheep ; a sheepfold. 

Sheep-fold (sheep'fold), n. A 
place where sheep are enclosed. 

Sheep-ish (sheep'ish), a. Timid, 
bashful. 

Sheep-ish-ness (sheep'isVne's), n. 
Bashfulness; diffidence. 

Sheep-Shear-ing (sheep 'sheer- 
ing), n. Time of shearing sheep. 

*Sheep's-Eye (sheeps-i'), n. A 
modest, difi&dent look. 

Sheep\s-Foot (sheeps'fut), n. An 
instrument used as a pry and as 
a hammer. 

SheepV-Feet, n. pi. 

Sheep-walk (sheep'wawk), n. 
Pasture for sheep. 

-'•Sheer, a. Pure, clear; unmin- 
gled; mere: — ad., clean: — n., 
the curve of a ship's side : — v. t. f I 
to deviate from a course (off). 



SHE 



SHI 

nor, not— tube, tub, bull— 6il- 



-pSund — thin, this. 



SHO 



Sheet, n. A broad, large piece of 
linen ; linen for a bed ; as much 
paper as is made in one piece ; 
any thing expanded: — v. t., to 
cover with a sheet. 

Sheet-An-chor (sheet'&ng v kur), n. 
The largest anchor; chief sup- 
port. [334-21.] 

Sheet-ing (sheeting), n. Cloth 
for sheets. 

*Sheik (sheek, shake, or shlke), n. 
An Arab chief. 

*Shek-el (sh£k'kl), n. Among 
the ancient Jews, a coin valued at 
63 cents, and a weight equal to 
half an ounce avoirdupois. 

*She-ki-nah (she-ki'na or sh^k'e- 
x na), n. The light over the mer- 
cy-seat which was the symbol of 
the presence of G-od : — often writ- 
ten SHECHINAH. 

Shelf, ». [p£. shelves.] A board 
fixed against a supporter; a sand 
bank or rock under shallow water. 

Shelf-y (shelf h), a. [shelfier 
— shelfiest.] Shelvy. 

Shell, n. The hard covering of a 
thing, the external crust; a bomb : 
— v. t., to take out of the shell : 
— v. %., to cast off the shell. 

&&} w^ »• [L 

spread into thin plates. 
Shell-Fish (shel'flsh), n. sing, and 

pi. Fish invested with a hard 

covering. 
Shell'-Fish v es, n. pi. 
Shell-work (shel'wurk), n. Work 

made of shells. 
Shel-ly (shel'le), a. Abounding 

with shells. 
Shel-ter (shel'tur), n. A cover 

from external injury or violence; 

protection [240-9] : — v. t., to de- 
fend; to protect: — v. i., to give 

or take shelter. 
Shel-ter-less (shel'tur x l§s), a. 

Without shelter. 
*Shel-tie (sheTte), n. A small 

Shetland horse. 



Shelve, v. t. To place on a shelf: 
— v. i., to be sloping. 

Shelving, p. prs. :—a., sloping. 

Shelves, n. pi. of shelf and^rs. 
t. 3 of SHELVE. 

Shelv-y (shelv'e), a. [shelvier 
— shelviest.] Abounding with 
shelves, rocks, or sand-banks. 

Shep-herd (shep'purd), n. A man 
who tends sheep. 
Shep-herd-ess (shep'purd x §s), n. 
A woman who tends sheep. 

Shep'herd v ess-es, n. pi. 

Sher-bet (sher'bet or sh£r-b£t / ), n> 
The juice of lemons, &c. mixed 
with water and sugar. 

*Sherd, n. A fragment of broken 
earthenware. 

*Sher-iff (sheVif ), n. An officer 
to whom is intrusted the execu- 
tion of the laws of a county. 

*Sher-iff-al-ty (sheVif al-te), n. 
The office or jurisdiction of a 
sheriff; shrievalty. 

Sher'iff x al-ties, n. pi. 

Sher-ry (sher're), n. A Spanish 
wine. 

*Shib-bo-leth {&\Ab'W\hth), n. 
The test-word of a party. 

^Shield (sheeld), n. A buckler; 
defence ; protection : — v. t., to 
protect; to cover with a shield. 

ShIft, v. t. To change; to alter; 
to transfer : — v. i., to change po- 
sition; to find means [66-26] 
[210-27] : — n., expedient; eva- 
sion ; a woman's under garment. 

Shift-less (shift'l£s), a. Wanting 
means to act or live. 

*Shil-la-lah (shil-la'lah), 

Shil-la-ly (shll-la'le), 

Shil-le-lah (shil-le'lah), 
A club or cudgel. 

Shil-ling (shil'ling), n. An Eng. 
lish coin, valued at 24 cents. 

Shin, n. The forepart of the leg. 

SHLNE, V. i. [SHINED Or SHONE 

shined or shone.] To glitter ; 
to be splendid ; to be propitious, 
or conspicuous : — n., brightness 
39* 



Shi'ning, p. prs. 

Shin-gle (shing'gl), n. A thin 
board for covering houses ; loose 
pebbles on the sea-shore : — v. t., 
to cover with shingles. 

Shin'gling, p. prs. 

Shin-gles (shing'glz), n. A tetter. 

Shi-ning-ness (shi'ningWs), n. 
Brightness. 

Shi-ny (shl'ne), a. [shinier — 
shiniest.] Bright. 

Ship, n. A large sea-vessel: — 
v. t., to transport in a ship. 

Ship'ping, p. prs. : — n., vessels of 
navigation, ships in general. 

Ship-ped (shipt), p. prf. 

Ship-board (shlp'b6rd), ad. On 
board or in a ship. 

Ship-Chand-ler. See chandler. 

Ship-mate (ship'mate), n. One 
who serves in the same ship. 

Ship-ment (ship'ingnt), n. Act of 
shipping; articles snipped. 

Ship-wreck (ship'r^k), n. The 
destruction of ships by rocks or 
shelves ; destruction : — v. t., to 
destroy by dashing on rocks or 
shallows; to cast away by de- 
stroying a ship. 

*Ship-wright (ship'rlte), n. A 
builder of ships. 

Shire (sheer or shire), n. A county. 

*Shirk (shurk),n. One who evades 
his duty by tricks : — v. t., to 
evade duty by tricks. 

Shirk'ing, p. prs. : — »., the prac- 
tice of mean tricks. 

Shirt (shdrt), n. A man's under 
garment. 

ShIve, n. A slice, a thick splinter. 

Shiv-er (shiv'ur), v. i. To quake; 
to shudder; to tremble: — v. t., to 
break into many small pieces : — 
n., one fragment of many. 

Shiv' er n ing, p. prs. : — n., a trem- 
bling, a shaking. 

*Shiv-er-y (shiv'urVe), a. Easily 
broken ; incompact. 

*Shoad (sh6de), n. A mass of ore 
and rubbish. 

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SHO 
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SHO 



*Shoal (shdle), n. A crowd; a 
sand bank : — a., obstructed with 
banks, shallow [316-3]: — v. *., to 
grow shallow; to crowd. 

Shoal-y (sh61e'e), a. [shoalier — 
shoaliest.] Abounding with 

Shoat. See shote. [shoals. 

Shock (sh6k), n. Concussion; ex- 
ternal violence ; offense ; a pile 
of sheaves : — v. t., to shake by- 
violence ; to offend ; to collect 
into shocks. [225-2.] 

#Shock-ing-ly (sh6k1ng N le), ad. 
So as to shock. 

Shoe (shod), n. A covering for the 
foot: — v. t. [shod — shod], to fit 
the foot with a shoe; to provide 
with shoes. 

Shoe'ing, p. prs. 

Shoe-black (sh66'blak), n. One 
who cleans shoes. 

Shoe-Buck-le (sh66'buk N kl), n. 
A buckle to fasten shoes. 

Sho-er (sh66'ur), n. One who 
shoes. 

Shoe-Horn (sho6'h6rn), n. A horn 
used to assist the foot into a nar- 
row shoe. 

Shoe-ma-ker (sh66'ma x kur), n. 
One who makes shoes. 

Shoe-string (sh66'strlng), 

A string for tying a shoe. 

Shone (sh6n or sh6ne), pst. t. and 
p. prf. of SHINE. 

Shook (shuk or sh66k), pat. t. of 
shake: — n., a bundle of staves. 

Sh66t, v. t. [shot — shot.] To 
discharge from a bow or gun; to 
let off; to emit; to kill or injure 
by shooting : — v. i., to germi- 
nate ; to feel a quick pain ; to 
move swiftly : — w., act of shoot- 
ing ; a young branch: — see shote. 

Sh6p, n. A place for sale or work : 
— v. i. y to frequent shops for the 
purpose of buying goods. 

Shop'ping, p. prs. 

Shop'ped, p. prf. 
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*Shop-board (sh6p'b6rd), n. A 

bench on which work is done. 
Shop-keep-er (shdp'keep^r), n. 

One who sells in a shop. 
Shop-lift-er (sh6p'llft x ur), n. One 

who steals from a shop. 
Shop-man (sh6p / man), n. One who 

serves in a shop ; a petty trader. 
Shop'men, n. pi. 
Sh6re, n. The coast of the sea ; 

the bank of a river; buttress ; a 

prop: — v. t. f to prop; to support: 

— pst. t. of SHEAR. 
Sho'ring, p. prs. 
Shore-less (shdre'lSs), a. Having 

no coast. 
* Shore -ling (shdre'llng), n. A 

sheep shorn. 
Shorn, p. prf. of shear. 
Sh6rt, a. Not long; scanty; 

brittle; abrupt; brief. 
*Short-Breathed (shdrt'br&At), 

a. Having short breath. 
Short-Com-ing (sh6rt'kum x mlng), 

n. A failure of performance or 

in result. 
Short-en (shdr'tn), v. t. To make 

short ; to lessen ; to lop : — v. i. f 

to become short. 
Short-hand (shorthand), n. A 

method of writing by characters. 
Short-Liv-ed (shdrt'llvd), a. Not 

living or lasting long. 
Short-ly (shdrt'le), ad. Quickly, 

briefly, soon. 
Short-ness (sh6rt'ne's), n. Quality 

of being short, conciseness. 
Sh6rts, n. Bran and coarse meal 

mixed. 
Short-Sight-ed (shdrt'slte^d), a. 

Unable to see far. 
Short- Wind-ed (shdrt'wlnd^d), a. 

Having short breath. 
Sh6t, n. The act of shooting ; bul- 
lets for the charge of a gun ; dis- 
tance to which shot flies ; a sum 

charged ; a reckoning : — pst. t. 

and p. prf '. of shoot. 
*Sh6te, n. A young hog: — often 

written shoat and shoot. 



Shot-ten (sh&t'tn), • a. Having 
ejected the spawn; dislocated. 

*Shough (sh6k), n. A species of 
shaggy dog. 

Should (shud), pst. t. of shall, 
which see. 

^®* Should is the sign of the 
past tense of the potential 
mood : — see have. 

Shoul-der (sh61'dur), n. The 
joint which connects the arm to 
the body ; a rising part : — v. t., 
to put upon the shoulder; to 
justle with the shoulder. 

*Shoul-der-Blade (sh&l'dur- 
N blade), n. The broad bone of 
the shoulder. 

Shoul-der-Knot (sh61'dur x n6t), n. 
An epaulet. 

Sh6ut, v. i. To cry in triumph: 
— »., a loud cry of triumph. 

Shove (shuv), v. t. To push; to 
press against : — n., a push. 

Shov'ing, p. prs. 

Shov-el (shuv'vl), n. An instru- 
ment for digging, &c. : — v. t. or 
v. i., to throw with a shovel. 

Shov'el x ing, ) 

*Shov'el x ling, J p ' p • 

Shov'el-ed, 1 - 

*Shov'ell-ed, J *"rJ- 

Show (sh6), v. t. [showed — 
showed or shown.] To exhibit 
to view; to direct; to teach: — 
v. i., to appear: — n., external 
appearance ; exhibition. 

Show-bread ) (sW , brM) 

*Shew-bread J v j ' 

The twelve loaves of bread, in 
the Jewish sanctuary, represent- 
ing the twelve tribes of Israel. 

*Show-er (shd'ur), n. One who 
shows. 

*Show-er (shM'ur), n. A fall of 
rain ; liberal distribution : — v. t., 
to wet with rain; to pour down; 
to distribute abundantly: — v. i., 
to rain in showers. 

Show-er-y (shdu'urVe), a. Wet, 
rainy ; abounding with showers. 






SHR 



SHU 
n6r, n6t — tube, tub, bull — 611 — p5iind — thin, this. 



SIC 



Show-i-ly (sh6'&H£), ad. In a 
showy manner. 

Show-i-ness (sh6'eWs), n. Grau- 
diness ; state of being showy. 

Shown, p. prf. of shine. 

Show-y (shd'e), a. [showier — 
showiest.] Splendid; ostenta- 
tious; making a show. 

Shrank, pst. t. of shrink. 

Shred, v. t. [shred — shred.] To 
cut into small pieces: — n., a 
small piece cut off; a fragment. 

Shred'ding, p. prs. 

Shrew (shr66), n. A peevish, tur- 
bulent woman. 

*Shrewd (shr&dd), a. Cunning; 
sly ; astute ; sensible. 

Shrewd-ly (shr66d'le), ad. Sa- 
gaciously, slyly, artfully. 

Shrewd-ness (shr6&d'nes), n. Sly 
cunning, discernment. 

*Shrew-ish (shr66'lsh), a. Like a 
shrew, petulant, clamorous. 

Shrew-ish-ly (shr&6'lsh v le), ad. 
Peevishly, clamorously. 

Shrew-ish-ness (shr66'ish v n^s), n. 
Petulance, frowardness. 

*Shriek (shreek),v. i. To scream: 
— n., a cry of anguish ; a shrill 
scream. 

*Shriev-al-ty. See sheriffalty. 

*Shr!ft, n. Confession to a priest. 

ShrIll, a. Piercing or tremulous 
in sound, sharp. [61-26.] 

*Shrill-ness (shrll'n£s), n. The 
quality of being shrill. 

Shril-ly (shrll'le), ad. Acutely, 
with a shrill noise. 

ShrImp, n. A small shell-fish; a 
dwarf. [316-21.] 

ShrIne, n. A case in which some- 
thing sacred is deposited. [104.]f 

Shrink (shringk), v. i. [shrunk 

Or SHRANK SHRUNK Or SHRUNK- 
EN.] To contract itself; to fall 
back, as from danger; to recoil: 
— v. t., to cause to contract: — h., 
a contraction ; corrugation. 
*Shrink-age (shringk'ije), n. Con- 
traction. 



Shriv-el (shriv'vl), v. i. or v. t. 

To contract into wrinkles; to 

shrink. [344.] 

Shrivelling, ) 

... c, / \ > p. prs. 

^ShRLVEL LING, J r r 

Shriv'el-ed, 1 /. 

*Shriv'ell-ed, j 2'PV- 

Shr6ud, n, A shelter; the dress 
of the dead ; rope that supports 
a mast [62-11] : — v. t., to cover; 
to shelter; to dress for the grave. 

Shrove-tide (shrdve'tlde), n. 
Shrove-Tuesday. 

*Shrove-Tues-day (shrove-tuze'- 
de), n. The day before Ash- 
Wednesday; the time of con- 
fession. 

Shrub, n. A small tree; spirit, 
acid, and sugar mixed : — v. t. } to 
clear of shrubs. 

Shrub'bing, p. prs. 

Shrub'bed, p. prf. 

Shrub-ber-y (shrub'burVe), n. 
Shrubs in general ; a plantation 
of shrubs.f 

Shrub'ber x ies, n. pi. 

Shrub-by (shrub'be), a. Full of 
shrubs, like a shrub ; bushy. 

Shrug, v. t. To contract or draw 
up, as the shoulders : — n., a mo- 
tion of the shoulders. 

Shrug'ging, p. prs. 

Shrug-ged (shrugd), p. prf. 

Shrunk, pst. t. and p. prf. of 

SHRINK. 

Shrunk'en, p. prf. of shrink. 

*Shuck (shuk), n. A husk or shell. 

Shud-der (shud'dur), v. i. To 
quake with fear ; to tremble. 

Shuf-fle (shuffl), v. t. To throw 
into disorder; to change the po- 
sition of; to shift off: — v. i. y to 
play mean tricks; to prevari- 
cate ; to move with an irregular 
gait : — n., a trick, an evasion. 

Shuf'fling, p. prs. 

Shun, v. t. To avoid ; to decline 
to keep clear of; to abstain. 

Shun'ning, p. prs. 

Shun'ned, p. prf. 



Shut, v. t. [shut — shut.] To 
close; to contract; to confine; 
to exclude: — v. i., to close it- 
self; to be closed. 

Shut'ting, p. prs. 

Shut-ter (shut'tur), n. One who 
shuts ; a door ; a cover. 

Shut-tle (shut'tl), n. An instru- 
ment used in weaving. 

Shut-tle-cock (shut'tl v kok), n. A 
cork stuck with feathers, and 
beaten backward and forward 
with a battledoor. 

Shy (shi), a. [shier — shiest.] 
Reserved, cautious [95-20] : — 
v. i. [prs. t. 3, shies], to start 
aside ; to sheer off. 

Shied, p. prf. 

*Shy-ly (shl'le), ad. In a timid 
manner; with reserve. 

*Shy-ness (shl'nes), n. Unwilling- 
ness to be familiar, coyness. 

*Sib-i-lant (sib'e x lant), a. Hissing. 

*Sib-i-la-tion ( x sib-e-la'shun), n, 
A hissing sound. 

*Sib-yl (sib 11), n. A Pagan 
prophetess. [146-12.] 

*Sib-yl-line (slb'iriine), a. Per- 
taining to a sibyl. 

*Sice (size), n. The number six 
at dice. 

Sick (sik), a. Afflicted with dis- 
ease; disgusted, (ap. p. — of.) 

Sick-en (slk'kn), v. t. To make 
sick; to disgust: — v. i., to grow 
sick or disgusted. 

Sick-ish (sik'ish), a. Somewhat 
sick. 

Sick-ish-ness (sik'ishWs), n. State 
of being sickish. 

Sick-le (slk'kl), n. A reaping-hook. 

Sick-li-ness (slk'le v nes), n. Dis- 
position to sickness; unhealthi- 
ness. 

Sick-ly (slk'le), a. [sicklier — 
sickliest.] Not healthy; pro- 
ducing sickness; affected with 
sickness ; faint : — v. t. [prs. t. 3, 
sicklies], to make diseased ; to 
sicken. 

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sia 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me, met — pine, pin — n6, rnftve, 



SIL 



*Sick'li-ed, p. prf. 

Stck-ness (sik'nfis), n. The state 
of being diseased. malady, disease. 

SIde, n. The part of animals for- 
tified by the ribs; margin; re- 
gion ; party : — a., lateral ; ob- 
lique : — v. i., to take sides on a 
question ; to lean to a party. 

Si 'ding, p. prs. 

Side-board (side'bdrd), n. A side- 
table for conveniences. 

Side-ling (slde'llng), n. A short 
track alongside of the main one 
of a railroad : — a., sloping. 

Side-long (side'l6ng), a. Lateral, 
oblique: — ad., obliquely. 

*Sid-er-al (sid'eVal), a. Starry, 
astral, sidereal. 

*Si-de-re-al (si-d3're N al), a. Per- 
taining to the stars, sideral. 

Side-Sad-dle (slde'sadMl), n. A 
woman's seat on horseback. 

Sides-man (sldz'man), n. An as 
sistant in a church j a party man. 

Sides'men, n. pi. 

Side-Walk (slde'wawk), n. A 
footwalk on the side of a street. 

* Side-ways (slde'waze), ad. On 

one side, sidewise. 

*Side-wise (slde'wize), ad. On 
one side, laterally, inclining. 

Si-dle (sl'dl), v. i. To go sideways. 

Si'dling, p. prs. 

*Siege (seeje), n. The act of be- 
setting a fortified place ; a con- 
tinued endeavor. 

*Si-es-ta (s£-es'ta), n. An after- 
noon sleep. 

* Sieve (siv), n. A bolter; a vessel 

with network for separating the 

coarse part of substances from 

the fine ; a sifter. 
SIft, v. t. To separate by a sieve ; 

to examine thoroughly. [358-9.] 
Sipt-er (slft'&r), n. One who sifts ; 

a sieve. 
*Sigh (si), v. i. To emit the 

breath audibly : — n. f an audible 

emission of the breath; a deep 

respiration. 
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Sight (site), n. Perception by 
the eye ; the sense of seeing 
knowledge; vision; show; view: 
— v. t, to bring within the range 
of sight; to come in sight of. 

Sight-less (site'les), a. Destitute 
of sight. 

SiGHT-Li-NESS(slte'le x nes), n. Come 
liness, pleasing appearance. 

Sight-ly (slte'le), a. Pleasing to 
the eye, striking to the view. 

*Sig-il (sij'il), n. A seal ; a sig- 
nature. 

*Sig-moid-al (sig-mded'al), a 
Curved like the Greek letter 
sigma or the English s. 

Sign (sine), n. A token ; a mira- 
cle; a symbol ; a type; one of 
the twelve constellations in the 
zodiac : — v. t., to mark ; to ratify 
by hand or seal : — v. i., to make 
a sign: — see zodiac. 

Sig-nal (slg'nal), n. A sign that 
gives notice [114-4] : — a., emi- 
nent, remarkable. [128-21.] 

*Sig-nal-ize (sig'naUze), v. t. To 
make eminent; to make signals. 

Sig'nalVzing, p. prs. 

Sig-nal-ly (slg'nal v le), ad. Emi 
nently, remarkably. 

Sig-na-ture (sig'naHshure), n, A 
sign or mark; a stamp; a per 
son's name signed. 

Sign-er (sine'ur), n. One who signs. 

Sig-net (slg'ne't), n. A seal; 
king's seal. 

Sig-nif-i-cance (slg-niWkanse), 
•*. Significancy. 

*Sig-nif-i-can-cy (slg-nlf e x kan- 
se), n. Meaning, import, force. 

Sig-nif-i-cant (slg-nlfe^kant), a. 
Full of meaning; expressive; 
important, (ap. p. — of.) 

Sig-nif-i-cant-ly (slg-nifeMiant- 
16), ad. With force of expression. 

Sig-nif-i-ca-tton (sig v nlf-e-ka'~ 
shun), n. Meaning expressed by 
a sign or word, sense, import. 
Sig-nif-i-ca-tive (slg-nlf e^ka- 
tiv), a. Having meaning. 



'■ ) 

sh'e x a), J 



Sig-ni-fy (sig'ne'fl), v. t. [prs. t. 
3, signifies.] To declare; to 
mean ; to import : — v. i., to be of 
use ; to mean. 

*Sig'ni\fi-ed, p. prf. 

*Sign-Man-u-al (slne-man'u^al), 
n. One's name written by himself. 

Sign-post (slne'p6st), n. That 
upon which a sign hangs. 

Si-lence (sl'lense), n. Absence of 
sound, stillness ; taciturnity : — 
v. t., to make silent; to still. 

Si'len^cing, p. prs. 

Si-lent (sl'lent), a. Not speaking, 
still, mute. 

Si-lent-ly (sl'lentH6), ad. Without 
speech or noise. 

Si-lex (sl'leks), 
Sil-i-ca (sil'e N ka), 

Si-li-ce-a (se-lish'i 
Flint, an oxide of silicon. 

Si-li-cious (se-llsh'us), a. Flinty. 

Si-li-ci-um (se-lisb/e'iim), ") 

*Sil-i-con (sll'e x k6n), I n. 

Sil-i-cum (silTkum), J 

A non-metallic element. 

SIlk, n. The thread made by the 
silkworm ; the stuff made of it. 

Silk-en (silken), a. Made of silk, 
soft. 

*Silk-i-ness (silk'^n^s), n. State 
of being silky; softness to the 
touch. 

Silk-worm (silk'wurm), n. The 
worm that spins silk. 

Silk-y (silk'£), a. [silkier — 
silkiest.] Made of silk, soft. 

SiLL, n. The timber or stone at 
the foot of a door; the lowest 
timber of a building; a groundsel. 

*Sil-la-bub (sll'la'bub), n. A 
mixture of milk with wine, su- 
gar, &Q. 

*Sil-li-ly (sil'le'le), ad. In a 
silly manner. 

Sil-li-ness (sll'le^ne's), n. Weak- 
ness, simplicity. 

Sil-ly (sii'le), a. [sillier — sil- 
liest.] Artless; foolish; wit- 
less, simple. 



SIM 



n5r, n6t- 



SIN 
-tube, tub, bull— 611- 



-pSund — thin, this. 



SIN 



SIlt, n. A salt marsh. 

Sil-van. See SYLVAN. 

Sil-ver (sil'vur), n. A white and 
hard metal : — a., made of silver; 
white; soft in sound: — v. t., to 
cover superficially with silver. 

Sil-ver-ly (sll'vur x le), ad. With 
the appearance of silver. 

Sil-ver-smith (sil'vur smith), n. 
One who works in silver. 

Sil-ver-y (sll'vur^re), a. Like 
silver. 

Sim-i-lar (similar), a. Having 
resemblance, like. (ap. p. — to.) 

*Sim-i-lar-i-ty (^slm-e-larTte), n. 
Likeness, resemblance. 

v Sim-i-larVties, n. pi. 

Sim-i-lar-ly (siin'e x lar-l£), ad. In 
like manner. 

*Sim-i-le (slrn'e v le), n. A com- 
parison expressed with the words 
like or as; as, Murat fought like 
a lion : — see metaphor. 

*Si-mil-i-tude (s£-mil'eHude), n. 
Likeness, comparison, resem- 
blance. 

Sim-mer (slm'inur), v. i. To boil 
gently. 

*Sim-on-y (sim'iWne), n. The 
crime of buying or selling 
church preferment. 

Sim'on v ies, n. pi. 

Si-moom (si-m&6m'), j n. A hot, 

*Si-moon (si-m66n'), J suffocating 
wind of Africa and Arabia; 
samiel. 

Sim-per (sim'pur), v. i. To smile 
foolishly : — n., a foolish smile. 

Sim-ple (sim'pl), a. Plain, artless, 
unadorned; unmingled; silly: — 
»., a single ingredient in a medi- 
cine ; an herb. 

Sim-ple-ness (slm 'pane's), n. The 
quality of being simple. 

* Sim-ple -ton (slm'prtun), n. A 
silly person. 

*Sim-plic-i-ty (slm-plls'se N te), n. 
Plainness, artlessness; weakness, 
silliness. [18-34.] [236-6.] 

Sim-plioVties, n. pi. 
2 E 



SiM-PLi-Fi-cA-TiON( > sim-ple-fe-ka / - 
shun), n. Act of making simple. 

Sim-pli-fy (sim'ple x fl), v. t. [prs. 
t. 3, simplifies.] To make less 
complex; to reduce to first prin- 
ciples ; to make plain. 

Sim'pliVi-ed, p. prf. 

*SiM-PLiST(sim'plist),n. One versed 
in simples ; a herbalist. 

Sim-ply (sim'ple), ad. Without 
art; foolishly; only. 

Sim-u-late (slm'u'late), v. t. To 
feign ; to counterfeit. 

Sim'u n la-ting, p. prs. 

Sim-u-la-tion ( v sim-u-la'shun), n. 
A dissembling; false pretence. 

Si-mul-ta-ne-otjs (^sl-mul-ta'ne- 
v ds), a. Being at the same time. 

Si-mul-ta-ne-ous-ly ^si-mul-ta/- 
ne v us-le), ad. At the same time. 

S!n, ». An act against the laws of 
Glod : — see crime : — v. i., to vio- 
late or neglect the laws of God. 

Sin'ning, p. prs. 

Sin'ned, p. prf. 

*Sin-a-pism (sln'a^plzm), n. A 
poultice of mustard. 

Since (sinse), cor. c. As, seeing, 
because that : — ad., ago ; from 
the time that ; before this : — prp., 
after; from. 

Sin-cere (sin-seer'), a. Pure, in- 
corrupt, honest, cordial. [65-31.] 
[280-12.] 

Sin-cere-ly (sln-seer'le), ad. Hon- 
estly, without hypocrisy, truly. 

Sin-cere-ness (sln-seer'nes), n. 
Honesty, frankness. 

Sin-cer-i-ty (sin-seVeHe), n. Pu- 
rity of mind, honesty, frankness. 

Sin-cerVties, n. pi. 

SIne, n. A perpendicular drawn 
from one end of an arc to the 
diameter which terminates at 
the other. 

*Si-ne-cure (sl'ne N kure), n. An 
office which has revenue without 
employment. 

Si-ne-cu-rist (sl'ne v ku-rlst), n. 
One who has a sinecure. 



Sin-ew (sln'nu), n. A tendon, 
muscle, or nerve : — v. t., to knit 
or unite, as with sinews. 

Sin-ew-less (sin'nu'les), a. Having 
no sinews. 

*Sin-ew-y (sin'nu^e), a. Nervous, 
strong, muscular. 

Sin-ful (sin'ful), a. Wicked. 

SiN-FUL-LY(sIn'furieM. Wickedly. 

Sin-ful-ness (sin'fnTnes), n. Vio- 
lation or neglect of the duties of 
religion, wickedness. 

S!ng, v. i. [sung or sang — sung.] 
To form the voice to melody : — . 
v. t., to celebrate ; to give praise ; 
to utter harmoniously. 

Sing'ing, p. prs. : — n., utterance 
of melody. 

Singe (sinje), v. t. To scorch; 
to burn slightly. [215-27.] 

*Singe'ing, p. prs. 

7^§** Singeing retains the final 
e of singe, so as to be distin- 
guished from SINGING. 

*Sing-er (sing'ur), n. One who 
sings. 

*Sin-ger (sln'jur), n. One who 
singes. 

Sin-gle (slng'gl), a. One ; alone ; 
unmarried ; separate : — v. t., to 
choose out from among others; 
to separate. 

Singling, p. prs. 

Sin-gle-ness (slng'grnes), n. Sin- 
cerity, simplicity. 

Sin-gly (sing'gle), ad. Individu- 
ally, only; sincerely. 

*Sing-song (slng's&ng), n. Bad 
singing; a manner of speech 
without intonation: — a., noting 
bad singing or intonation. 

Sin-gu-lar (slng'gu v lar), a. Not 
plural, single; particular; alone; 
remarkable. [130-22.] [220.] 

SiN-GU-LAR-i-TY( N slng-gu-lar'e v te), 
n. Any thing remarkable ; a cu- 
riosity; peculiarity. [86-37.] 

^Sin-gu-larYties, n. pi. 

Sin-gu-lar-ly (dng'gu v lar-le), ad. 
Peculiarly, particularly. 
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SIR SIX 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me, met — pine, pin — no, move, 



SKE 



Sin-is-ter (sin'isHur), a. On the 
left hand; unfair; unlucky. [382.] 

*Sin-is-trous (sin'ls x trus), a. Ab- 
surd, wrong, perverse. 

Sink (slngk), v. i. [sunk or sank 
— sunk.] To fall gradually; to 
decline : — v. t., to immerse ; to 
cause to sink. (ap.p. — into, in, 
beneath) : — n., a drain. 

Sin-less (sin'les), a. Exempt 
from sin. 

Sin-less-ness (sin'leVnes), n. Free 
dom from sin. 

Sin-ner (sin'nur), ft. One guilty of 
sin; an offender. 

Sin-Of-fer-ing (sin'6f x fur-ing), ft. 
An expiation for sin. 

Sin-u-ate (sln'u x ate), v. i. To 
wind in and out. 

SlN r u\A.-TING, p. pi'8. 

Sin-u-a-tion ( N sin-u-a'shun), n. 
A winding in and out. 

*Sin-u-os-i-ty ( x s!n-u-6s'seHe), n. 
The quality of being sinuous. 

^Sin-u-os'uties, n. pi. 

Sin-u-ous (sln'u'us), a. Bending 
in and out. 

*Si-nus (sl'nus), n. A bay of the 
sea; a fold or opening, a hollow. 

Si'nus v es, n. pi. 

Sip, v. t. or v. i. To take a small 
quantity of liquid in at the mouth : 
— n., a small draught, a taste. 

Sip'ping, p. prs. 

Sip'ped, p. prf. 

*Si-phon (sl'fun), n. A bent pipe 
through which liquors are con- 
veyed from casks : — sometimes 
written syphon. 

Sip-pet (sip'pit), n. A small sop. 

Sir (sur), n. A word of respect in 
addresses to men ; the title of a 
baron or knight. 

SIre, ft. A father; a title of a king. 

f Si-re n (sl'ren), n. A fabulous 
goddess who enticed men by 
singing and then devoured them : 
— a., enticing. 

*Sir-i-us (slr'e'us), ft. The do 
star. 
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*Sir-loin (sAr'ldln), ft. The loin 

of beef. 
Si-roc-co (sl-r6k'k6), n. A warm, 

noxious, south wind in Italy. 
Si-roc'cos, n. pi. 
Sir-rah (sar'ra, sir'rah, or suVra), 

n. A term of reproach, con- 
tempt, or insult. 
* Sib- up (sur'rup or slr'rup), n. 

The juice of vegetables boiled 

with sugar: — often writtensYRUP. 
Sis-ter (sis'tur), 11. A female born 

of the same parents ; one of the 

same faith or society : — v. t., to 

be akin to ; to resemble closely. 
Sis-ter-hood (sis'tur v hud), n. A 

society of females. 
Sis-ter-in-Law (sis'tur-ln x law), n. 

A sister of a husband or wife. 
Sis'ters-in^Law, n. pi. 
Sis-ter-ly (sls'tur x ll), a. Like a 

sister. 
S!t, v. i. [sat — sat.] To be in 

any local position; to rest; to 

hold a session ; to incubate (ap. 

p. — on, upon, in): — see set. 
Sit'ting, p. prs.: — n., the act of 

resting on a seat ; meeting of an 

assembly ; session ; time during 

which a seat is kept. 
* j S1te, n. Situation, local position. 
Sit-u-ate (sltsh'uHt), | 

Sit-u-a-ted (sltsh'u x a-ted), j a ' 

Placed, seated. 
Sit-u-a-tion ( N sitsh-u-a'shun), n. 

Position; state; site; condition. 
Sitz-Bath (sltz'ba^ or sitz'ba^), 

n. A partial bath taken in the 

sitting posture. 
Sitz-Baths (sltz'baTHz or sitz'- 

baTHz), n. pi. 
Si-va (se'va), n. A title of one of 

the Hindoo Trinity. 
Six (siks), a. or n. Twice three; 6. 
Six-fold (slks'f61d), a. Six times 

repeated. 
Six-pence (siks'pense), n. A coin, 

half a shilling. 
Six-pen-ny (slks'peVne), a. Worth 

or sold for a sixpence. 



Six-teen (siks'teen), a. or n. Six 
and ten; 16. 

Six-teenth (siks'teen^), a. The 
ordinal of sixteen; noting the 
number sixteen. 

Sixth (slkstfA), a. The ordinal of 
six ; noting the number six. 

Sixth-ly (siks^'le), ad. In the 
sixth place. 

*Six-ti-eth (siks'te'M), a. The 
ordinal of sixty; noting the 
number sixty. 

Six-ty (siks'te), a. or ft. Six 
times ten ; 60. 

*Siz-a-ble (slze'a v bl), a. Reason- 
ably bulky. 

*Si-zar (sl'zar), n. A low rank of 
students in universities : — also 
written sizer. 

SIze, n. Bulk; a glutinous sub- 
stance: — v. t., to adjust; to be- 
smear with size ; to swell. 

Si' zing, p. prs. 

*Si-zi-ness (sl'ze^nes), n. Glu- 
tinousness. 

Si-zy (sl'ze), a. [sizier — sizi- 
est.] Glutinous, viscous. 

Skate, n. A flat fish ; a kind of 
shoe for gliding over ice: — v. t. y 
to move on skates. 

Ska'ting, p. prs. 

Skat-er (skate'ur), n. One who 
skates on the ice. 

*Skein (skane), n. A knot of silk 
or thread wound. 

Skel-e-ton (skeWtun), n. The 
bones of the body preserved to- 
gether ; an outline or framework 
of a thing. 

Scep-tic ] (skep'tik), n. One 

*Skep-tic j who doubts, or pre- 
tends to doubt, of every thing. 
[141-34.] 

Scep-ti-cal ) (skep'te^kal), a. 

*Skep-ti-cal j Doubtful. 

Scep-ti-cal-ly ) (ske'p'te'kal- 

*Skep-ti-cal-ly J le), ad. With 
doubt. 

Scep-ti-cism } (skep'te N sizm), a. 

*Skep-ti-cism J Universal doubt. 



SKI 



SKY 
n5r, n&t— tube, tub, bull— 511 — p5und— ^in, this. 



SLA 



^Sketch (sketsh), n. An outline, 
a rough draught; a design: — 
v. t., to draw by tracing the out- 
line; to plan. [110-8.] [186-19.] 

Sketch'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Sketch-y (sketsh'e), a. Like a 
sketch, incomplete. 

Skew-er (skure), n. A wooden 
or iron pin to fasten meat for 
roasting: — v. t., to fasten with 
skewers. 

SkId, n. A piece of timber used 
to defend a ship's side. 

SkIff, n. A small, light boat. 

SkIll, n. Knowledge of any prac- 
tice or art ; dexterity ; art. 

Skill-ed (skild), a. Knowing; 
dexterous ; versed. 

Skil-let (skll'le't), n. A small 
kettle or boiler. 

♦Skil-ful) (skimi) jKnow- 

Skill-ful J v I mg ; 

experienced; dexterous, (ap. p. 
— in before a noun ; at, in, before 
a participle.) 

*8kil-pul-lt ) (sUmm) ad _ 

Skill-ful-ly J v n 

With dexterity. 

*Skil-ful-ness I (skimiWs) „. 

Skill-ful-ness j v n 

Dexterity, ability, art. 

Sk!m, v. t. To clear off from the 
surface; to pass very near the 
surface: — v. i., to pass lightly. 

Skim 'ming, p. prs. 

Skim'med, p. prf. 

Skim-mer (skim'mur), n. A shal- 
low vessel to take off scum. 

Skim-Milk (skim-mllk'), n. Milk 
from which the cream has been 
taken. 

Skim-mings (skim'mlngz), n. pi. 
That which is skimmed off. 

Sk!n, n. The natural covering of 
animals, fruits, and plants ; hide, 
pelt : — v. t., to flay ; to divest of 
the skin; to cover superficially: 
— v. i., to form a skin over. 

Skin'ning, p. prs. 

biux'xEDfp.prf. 



Skin-Deep (skin-deep), a. Su- 
perficial. 

Skin-flint (skin'fllnt), n. A nig- 
gard ; a miser. 

Skin-ner (skin'nur), n. One who 
skins ; a dealer in skins. 

Skin-ny (skln'ne), a. [skinnier — 
skinniest.] Consisting of skin. 

Sk!p, v. t. To miss ; to pass : — v. ?'., 
to leap : — n., a light leap, a spring. 

Skip'ping, p. prs. 

Skip'ped, p. prf. 

Skip- jack (skip'jak), n. An upstart. 

Skip-per (skip'pur), n. A master 
of a ship ; a maggot in cheese. 

Skir-mish (sker'mish), v. i. To 
fight loosely, or in small par- 
ties : — n., a slight fight in war. 

Skir'mish^es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Skirt (skert), n. Edge, margin, 
border [368-6]: — v. t., to border, 
to run along the edge. 

Skit-tish (skit'tlsh), a. Easily 
frightened, shy. 

Skit-tish-ly (sklt'tlsh v le), ad. 
Shyly, timidly, fickly. 

Skit-tish-ness (sklt'tlsh^nes), n. 
Shyness ; fickleness. 

SKiT-TLEs(skit'tlz),n.^)?. Nine-pins. 

Skiv-er (skiv'ur or skl'vur), n. A 
split sheep-skin. 

Skulk, v. i. To hide; to lurk 
in fear : — n., one who skulks. 

Skull, n. The bone that encloses 
the brain: — see scull. 

*Skull-cap (skul'kap), n. A 
headpiece ; a plant. 

Skunk, n. A fetid animal. 

Sky (ski), n. The region which 

surrounds the earth beyond the 

atmosphere ; the heavens. 

j^g^ Smart, Walker, and some 

other good authorities adopt 

the theatrical pronunciation 

skei or skyl. Webster, Reid, 

Worcester, Perry, and others 

prefer ski. 

Skies, n. pi. 

Sky-Col-or-ed (skl'kul v lurd), a. 
Blue, like the sky; azure. 



*Sky-ey (ski'e), a. Like the sky. 

Sky-lark (skl'lark), n. A lark 
that mounts and sings. 

Sky-light (ski'llte), n. A window 
in a roof. 

Sky-rock-et (skl'r6k x kit), n. A 
kind of rocket that rises high. 

Slab, n. A table of stone; the 
outside plank sawed from a log. 

*Slab-ber (slab'bur), ) v. i. To 

Slob-ber (slob'bur), J let the 
spittle fall from the mouth; to 
drivel : — v. t., to smear. 

Slab-by (slab'be), a. [slabbier — 
slabbiest.] Thick, viscous ; wet. 

Slack (slak), a. Loose ; remiss ; 
relaxed : — n., coal broken in 
small parts: — v. t., to loosen; to 
relax ; to slake : — v. i., to become 
slack; to flag; to abate. 

Slack-en (slak'kn), v. i. To be 
remiss; to abate; to relax: — 
v. t., to relax; to slack. 

Slack-ly (slak'le), ad. Loosely; 
negligently. 

Slack-ness (slak'nes), n. Loose- 
ness, negligence, remissness. 

Slack-Wa-ter (slak'wa^tur), n. 
The interval between the ebb 
and flow of the tide. 

Slag, n. The dross of metal. 

Slain, p. prf. of slay. 

Slake, v. t. To quench ; to de- 
prive of cohesion, as to slake lime. 

Sla'king, p. prs. 

Slam, v. t. To shut hard ; to win 
all the tricks : — n., a violent shut- 
ting ; a winning at cards. 

Slam'ming, p. prs. 

Slam'med, p. prf. 

Slan-der (slan'dur), v. t. To be- 
lie; to calumniate; to vilify: — 
»., defamation, calumny. 

Slan-der-ous (slan'dur^us), a. 
Calumnious, defamatory. 

Slan-der-ous-ly (slan'durNls-le), 
ad. With false reproach. 

Slang, n. Language of the vulgar, 
jargon. [364-26.] 

Slank,£>s?. t. of SLINK. 

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SLA 



SLE 
Fate, far, fS.ll, fat — m&, me't — pine, pin — no, mSve, 



SLI 



Slant, v. t. To lay or cut off ob- 
liquely: — v. i., to slope; to be 
oblique: — a., sloping, oblique. 

Slant-ly (slant'le), ) , 

Slant-wise (slant'wlze), J 
Slopingly, obliquely. 

Slap, n. A smart blow with the 
open hand or with any thing 
flat: — v. t., to strike with the open 
hand : — ad., with a sudden blow. 

Slap'ping, p. prs. 

Slap'ped, p. prf. 

Slap-dash (slap'dash), ad. All 
at once ; hurriedly. 

Slap-jack (slap'jak), n. A kind 
of pancake. 

Slash, v. t. To cut; to lash: — 
v. i., to cut or strike at random : — 
n., a wound ; a long cut in cloth. 

Slash'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Slat, n. A thin, narrow piece of 
timber. 

Slate, n. A fossil stone : — v. t. y to 
roof a house with slate. 

Sla'ting, p. prs. 

Slat-tern (slat'turn), n. A woman 
negligent of dress. 

Slat-tern-ly (slat'turnMe), a. 
Slovenly : — ad., negligently. 

Sla-ty (sla'te), a. [slatier — 
slatiest.] Like slate; lamina- 
ted; abounding in slate. 

Slaugh-ter (slaw'tur), n. Butch- 
ery : — v. t., to butcher. 

Slaugh-ter-House (slaw'tur- 
N h6use), n. A house in which 
beasts are butchered. 

Slaugh-ter-Hous-es (slaw'tur- 
N h6uz-lz), n. pi. 

Slave, n. One held in bondage; 
a drudge : — v. %., to drudge. 

Sla'ving, p. prs. 

Slave-Hold-er (slave'h&ld^ur), n. 
One who owns slaves. 

Sla-ver (sla'vur), n. A slave- 
ship ; one who slaves. 

Slav-er (slav'ur), n. Spittle run- 
ning from the mouth : — v. i., to 
emit spittle ; to drivel : — v. t,, to 
smear with spittle. 
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Slav-er-er (slav'urMr), n. An 
idiot ; a driveller. 

Sla-ver-y (sla'vurVe), n. The 
condition of a slave; bondage. 

Slave-Trade (slave'trade),^. The 
traffic in slaves. 

Sla-vish (sla'vlsh), a. Servile, 
mean, base. 

Sla-vish-ly (sla'visVle), ad. In 
a slavish manner. 

Sla-vish-ness (sla'vish v n§s), n. 
Servility, meanness. 

Slay (sla), v. t. [slew — slain.] 
To kill; to butcher; to destroy. 

Sleave (sleev), n. Silk untwisted; 
the entangled part of thread : — 
v. t., to arrange in a weaver's 
reed ; to sley ; to sleid. 

Sleav'ing, p. prs. 

*Slea-zy (slee'ze), a. [sleazier 
— sleaziest.] Wanting sub- 
stance; weak, thin. 

Sled, n, A carriage with run- 
ners in place of wheels for pass- 
ing over snow; a sledge; a 
sleigh : — v. t. f to convey on a sled. 

Sled'ding, p. prs. 

Sled'ded,jo. prf. 

Sledge (sl£dje), n. A large, heavy 
hammer; a sled. 

Sleek, a. Smooth, glossy: — v. t., 
to make smooth or glossy : — ad., 
with ease and dexterity. 

Sleek-ly (sleek'le), ad. Smoothly, 
glossily. 

Sleek-ness (sleek'ne's), n. Glossi- 
ness, smoothness. 

Sleep, v. i. [slept or sleeped — 
slept or sleeped.] To suspend 
the mental powers; to slumber; 
to take rest; to rest in death: — 
n., rest, repose, slumber. 

Sleep-er (sleep'ur), n. One who 
sleeps ; a floor-timber. 

Sleep-i-ly (sleep'e'le), ad. Drow- 
sily, heavily, dully. 

Sleep-i-ness (sleep'e^nSs), n. Dis- 
position to sleep, drowsiness. 

Sleep-less (sleep'les), a. Obtain- 
ing or yielding no sleep. 



Sleep-less-ness (sleep'lesWs), n. 

Want of sleep. 
Sleep-y (sle^p'e), a. [sleepier 

— sleepiest.] Disposed to sleep, 

drowsy ; lazy. 
Sleet, n. A kind of small hail or 

snow : — v. %., to snow with rain 

accompanying. 
Sleet-y (sleeYe), a. Bringing sleet. 
Sleeve (sl&eve), n. The part of a 

garment that covers the arm. 
Sleeve-less (sleeve'le's), a. Des- 
titute of sleeves. 
* Sleid (slade), v. t. To sley or 

prepare for the sley. 
*Sleigh (sla), n. A vehicle on 

runners, drawn upon the snow; 

a sledge ; a sled. 
Sleigh-ing (sla'lng), n. Act of 

travelling in a sleigh ; the state 

of the snow which admits of run- 
ning sleighs. 
^Sleight (sllte), n. Artful trick, 

dexterous practice. 
Slen-der (sleVdur), a. Thin, small, 

slight, weak. 
Slen-der-ly (sl&n'duVle), ad. 

Without bulk, slightly. 
Slen-der-ness (slen'dur v ne ! s), «. 

Want of bulk, thinness, small- 

ness of circumference. 
Slept, pst. t. and p. prf. of sleep. 
Slew, pst. t. of slay. 
*Sley (sla), v. t. To arrange 

threads in a weaver's reed; to 

sleave ; to sleid : — n., a weaver's 

reed. 
Slice (sllse), v. t. To cut into thin 

pieces : — n., a thin piece cut off. 
Sli'cing, p. prs. 
SlIde, v. i. [slid or slided — 

SLIDDEN, SLID, Or SLIDED.] To 

pass along smoothly ; to glide on 
the ice ; to slip : — v. t., to cause 
to slide: — n., smooth and easy 
passage ; even course. 

Sli'ding, p. prs. : — n., lapse, trans- 
gression. 

Sli-der (sll'dur), n. One who, or 
that which, slides. 



SLI 



SLO 
n5r, n&t — tube, tub, bull — 611 — pMnd — thin, THis.. 



SLU 



Sli-ding-Rule (sll'dlng x r&61), n. 
A mathematical instrument to 
measure length and bulk. 

Sli-ding-Scale (sll r ding v skale), n. 
A scale for raising and lowering 
the duties in proportion to the 
rise and fall in price. 

Slight (sllte), a. Small; weak; 
thin ; trifling [239-26] :— ft., neg- 
lect, contempt : — v. t., to neglect, 
to disregard ; to make light of. 

Slight-ing-ly (sllte'ing x le), ad. 
With contempt or neglect. 

Slight-ly (slite'le), ad. Weakly; 
negligently ; superficially. 

Slight-ness (sllte'n£s), n. Weak- 
ness; negligence. 

*Slt-ly (sli'le), ad. Cunningly ; 
with secret artifice. 

Sl!m, a. [slimmer — slimmest.] 
Slender, slight, weak. 

SlIme, n. Viscous mire; any glu- 
tinous substance ; soft mud. 

*Sli-mi-ness (sli'me^nes), n. The 
quality of slime. 

Slim-ness (sllm'nes), ft. State or 
quality of being slim. 

Sli-my (sli'me), a. [slimier — 
slimiest.] Glutinous, viscous. 

*Sli-ness (sll'nes), n. Artful se- 
crecy, cunning. 

7^- Slily and sliness are im- 
properly written slyly and 

SLYNESS. 

Sling, ft. A missile weapon; a 
throw; a bandage to support a 
wounded arm: — v. t [slung — 
slung], to throw by a sling. 

Slink (slingk), v. i. [slunk or 
slank — slunk.] To sneak; to 
steal out of the way. 

Sl!p, v. i. To slide; to glide; to 
fall into error : — v. t. y to lose by 
negligence ; to let loose ; to es- 
cape from : — ft., a false step ; a 
mistake ; a twig ; a long, nar- 
row piece; an opening between 
wharves. 

Slip'ping, p. prs. 

Slip'ped, p. prf. 



*Slip-knot (sllp'n6t), n. A bow- 
knot; a knot easily untied. 

Slip-per (slip'pur), n. A kind of 
loose shoe. 

Slip-per-i-ness (sllp'pur^re-ne 
ft. The state of being slippery ; 
smoothness. 

Slip-per-y (sllp'purVe),a. Smooth, 
glib ; uncertain ; hard to hold. 

Slip-shod (sllp'shod), a. Having 
the shoes not pulled up. 

Slit, v. t. [slitted or slit— 
slitted or slit.] To cut length 
wise: — ft., a long cut; a narrow 
opening. 

Slit' ting, p. prs. 

Sli-ver (sll'viir or sliv'ur), v. 
To split; to tear off lengthwise: 
— ft., a branch torn off; a nar- 
row piece split or cut off. 

Slob-ber. See slabber. 

*Sloe (s16), ft. The fruit of the 
blackthorn. 

Sl66p, ft. A small vessel with 
one mast. 

Sl6p, ft. Mean and vile liquor: — 
v. t., to wet ; to dash with water. 

Slop'ping, p. prs. 

Slop'ped, p. prf. 

Sl6pe, a. Oblique ; slanting : — n., 
an oblique direction ; declivity : 
— v. t., to form with a slope: — 
v. »'., to fall off gently. [159-25.] 

Slo'ping, p. prs. 

SL0PE-NESS(sl6pe / nes),n.Declivity. 

Slope-wise (sl6pe'wize), ad. Ob- 
liquely. 

Slo-ping-ly (sl6'plng y le), ad. Ob- 
liquely. 

Slop-py (sl&p'pe), a. [sloppier 
— sloppiest.] Miry and wet. 

Sl6ps, ft. pi. Ready-made clothes. 

Slop-Shop (sl6p'sh6p),ft. A shop 
where ready-made clothing of 
a poor quality is sold. 

Sloth (sl6^or sl6^), ». Laziness, 
idleness; an animal groundlessly 
proverbial for slowness. [91-14.] 

Sloth-ful (slo^'ful or sl6^'ful), a. 
Lazy, indolent, sluggish. 
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Sloth-ful-ly (sldfA'fulMe" or slbth'- 
ful v le), ad. In a sluggish man- 
ner ; lazily ; idly. 

Sloth-ful-ness (sl6^furn^s or 
sl6£/?/ful N n£s), ft. Idleness, in- 
activity, sluggishness. 

*Slouch (sldutsh), ft. A down- 
cast look ; a clumsy fellow : — 
v. t., to cause to hang down ; to 
depress : — v. i., to hang down ; 
to have a downcast look. 

Slouch'es, ft. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

* Slough (sldil), ft. A deep, miry 
place. 

*Slough (sluf), ft. The skin which 
a serpent casts off annually; 
that part which is cast off from 
a foul sore : — v. i., to suppurate 
and come off. 

Slough- y (sldu'e), a. Miry, boggy. 

Slov-en (sluv'e'n), n. A person 
dirtily or negligently dressed. 

SLOV-EN-Li-NESS(sluv'^n^le-nes),n. 
Negligence of dress. 

Slov-en-ly (sluv'en x le), a. Not 
cleanly, not neat: — ad., in a neg- 
ligent, disorderly manner. 

Slow (s16), a. Not swift; inac- 
tive; dull; dilatory. 

Slow-ly (slo'le), ad. Not quick; 
tardily; not speedily. 

Slow-ness (sl6'n£s), n. Want of 
velocity ; deliberation. 

Slub-ber (slub'bur), v. t. To do 
carelessly ; to stain ; to daub. 

Sludge (sludje), n. Dirt mixed 
with water, mire, slush. 

*Slue (slu), v. t. To turn about a 
fixed point. 

Slu'ing, p. prs. 

Slug, n. A drone; a kind of slow 
snail ; a piece of metal. 

*Slug-gard (slug'gurd), n. An 
inactive, lazy person, an idler. 

Slug-gish (slug'glsh). a. Lazy, 
slothful, inactive. [126-24.] 

Slug-gish-ly (slug'glsh'le), ad. 
Lazily, idly, dully, slowly. 

Slug-gish-ness (slug'glsh x n£s), n. 
Sloth, laziness. 

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SMI 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me, mel — pine, pin — no, m6ve, 



SMO 



^Sluice (sluse), n. A floodgate; 

a stream of water. 
*Slui-cy (slu'se), a. Pouring, as 

from a sluice. 
Slum-ber (slum'bur), v. i. To 

sleep lightly ; to doze : — n., light 

sleep ; repose. 
Slum-ber-ous (shim'bu^us), a. 

Sleepy, causing sleep. 
Slump, v. i. To sink or step 

through softened ice, mire, <fcc. 
Slung, pst. t. and^>. prf. of sling. 
Slung-Shot (slung'sh6t), n. A 

heavy ball attached to a string, 

to be used as a weapon. 
Slunk, pst. t. and p. prf. of slink. 
Slur, v. t. To sully; to soil; to 

pass lightly : — n., slight disgrace ; 

in Music, a sign connecting notes, 

marked thus [ /""^ ]. 
Slur'ring, p. prs. 
*Slur'red, p. prf. 
Slush, n. Half-melted snow ; 

soft mud. 
Slut-tish (slut'tish), a. Nasty. 
Slut-tish-ly (slut'tlsh^le), ad. 

Dirtily, nastily. 
Slut-tish-ness (slut'tlsVne's), n. 

Nastiness. 
Sly (sll), a. [slier — sliest.] 

Meanly artful, secretly insidious ; 

concealed. [365-10.] 
Sly-Boots (sll'b66ts), n. A cun- 
ning person. 
Sly-ly. See slily. 
Sly-ness. See sliness. 
Smack (smak), v. i. To have a 

particular taste : — v. t., to kiss ; 

to make a quick noise with the 

lips ; to slap : — n., taste, flavor ; 

a loud kiss; a small ship; a 

crack; a blow with the hand. 
Small, a. Little; slender; weak; 

minute ; trifling : — w., the narrow 

part of any thing. 
Small-Arms (smal'armz), n. pi. 

Muskets, rifles, pistols, Ac. 
Small-Craft (smal'kraft), n.sing. 

and pi. Vessels, or a vessel, less 

than a ship. 
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*Small-ness (smal'nes), n. Little- 
ness ; minuteness. 

Small-Pox (smal-p&ks'), n. An 
eruptive and contagious disease. 

Smalt, n. A blue glass. 

Smart, n. Quick, sharp pain : — 
v. i., to feel quick, sharp pain : — 
a., pungent, sharp; acute; lively, 
brisk; clever; shrewd. 

Smart-ly (smart'l£), ad. Sharply, 
briskly; cleverly. 

Smart-Mon-ey (smart'munW),n. 
Money paid to release from mili- 
tary service. 

Smart-ness (smart'ne's), n. Live- 
liness, briskness; cleverness. 

Smash, v. t. [prs. t. 3, smashes.] 
To break to pieces. 

Smat-ter (smat'tur), v. i. To have 
a superficial knowledge : — n., su- 
perficial knowledge. 

Smat'ter^ing, p. prs. : — n. f a slight 
or superficial knowledge. 

Smat-ter-er (smat'tur x ur), n. One 
of superficial knowledge. 

Smear (sme£r), v. t. To soil; to 
contaminate; to daub. 

Smell, v. t. [smelled or smelt 
— smelled or smelt.] To per- 
ceive by the nose: — v. t., to have 
a particular odor : — n., power of 
smelling; scent; odor. 

Smelt, n. A small sea-fish: — v. t. f 
to melt ore and extract metal. 

Smelt-er (sinelt'ur), n. One who 
melts ore. 

Smelt-er-y (smelt'drVe^, n. A 
place for smelting ores. 

Smelt'er v ies, n. pi. 

Smerk. See smirk. 

Smick-er (smlk'ur), v. t. To smirk. 

SmIle, v. i. To express pleasure 
by the countenance; to be pro- 
pitious : — n. f a look of pleasure ; 
favor, (ap. p. — on, at, upon.) 

Smi'ling, p. prs. 

Smi-ling-ly (sml'ling^le),^. With 
a look of pleasure. 

Smirch (smurtsh), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 
smirches.] To daub; to cloud. 



-Smirk (smurk), v. i. To smile 
pertly or affectedly ; to look af- 
fectedly soft or kind : — w., an 
affected smile : — a., nice, smart, 
janty: — often written smerk. 

SmIte, v. t. [smote — smitten or 
smote.] To strike ; to destroy ; 
to kill; to afflict. 

Smi'ting, p. prs. 

Smith (smith), n. One who works 
in metals. 

Smith-er-y (sml^'urVe), \ 

* Smith- y (smith' k), J n ' 

The shop of a smith. [365-28.] 

Smith'er x ies, ) 7 

Smith'ies, r-P L 

Smit'ten, p. prf. of smite. 

Smock (sni6k), n. A shift; an un- 
der garment worn by females. 

Sm6ke,w. A sooty exhalation from 
burning wood: — v. %., to emit an 
exhalation by heat; to smell; to 
use tobacco: — v. t., to apply 
smoke to. 

Smok'ing, p. prs. 

Smoke-Jack (smoke'jak), n. An 
engine for turning a spit. 

Smok-i-ness (sm6k'e v nes), n. The 
state of being smoky. 

Smok-y (sm6k / e), a. [smokier — 
smokiest.] Emitting smoke. 

Smol-der. See smoulder. 

Smooth (sm66TH), a. Even on the 
surface; not rough; level: — 
v. t., to level; to palliate; to 
calm ; to make easy. 

SM00TH-LY(sni66TH'le),ad. Evenly, 
mildly, calmly. 

SM00TH-NESS(sm66TH ; nes),w.Even- 
ness on the surface; gentleness. 

Smote, pst. t. of smite. 

Smoth-er (smuTH'ur), v. t. To 
suffocate ; to stifle ; to suppress : 
— v. t.f to be suffocated : — n., a 
thick dust ; smoke ; state of sup- 
pression. 

Smold-er 

*Smould-er 

To burn and smoke without vent 
or flame. 



I (smdl'dur), v. i. 



SNA 



nSr, n&t- 



SNI 

-tube, tub, bull— 611— pMnd- 



-^in, this. 



SNO 



Smug-gle (snnig'gl), v. t. To im- 
port or export goods without 
payment of the customs. 

Smug'gling, p. prs. 

*Smug-gler ( smug'gl ur), n. One 
who smuggles. 

Smut, n. Soot; mildew; obscen- 
ity: — v. t.y to mark with soot; to 
taint with mildew; to soil: — v.i., 
to gather smut. 

Smut'ting, p. prs. 

Smut'ted, p. prf. 

Smutch (smutsh), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 
smutches.] To blacken; to daub. 

Smut-ti-ly (smiit'te^le), ad. Ob- 
scenely; smokily. 

Smut-ti-ness (smut'teWs), n. 
Soil from smoke ; obsceneness. 

Smut-ty (sumt'te), a. [smuttier 
— smuttiest.] Black with smoke ; 
obscene. 

Snack (snak), n. A share, a part ; 
a slight repast. 

Snaf-fle (snaffl), n. A bridle 
that crosses the nose : — v. t., to 
bridle. 

Sxaf 'fling, p. prs. 

Snag, n. A jag ; a protuberance ; 
a tooth standing out; a tree with 
its root on the bottom of a river 
and its top near the surface. 

Snag-ged (snagd), } a. Full of 

Snag-gy (snag'ge), j snags. 

Snail (snale), n. A slimy, slow- 
creeping animal ; a drone. 

Snake, n. A serpent: — v. t, to 
wind a small rope spirally around 
a larger one. 

Sna'king, p. prs. 

Sxa-ky (sna'ke), a. Resembling 
a snake ; serpentine. 

Snap, v. t. To break at once ; to 
break short; to strike with a 
short noise; to catch at: — v. ?., 
to crack; to snarl (ap. p. — at): — 
n., the act of breaking with a 
quick motion; a quick, eager 
bite ; a catch. 

Snap 'ping, p. prs. 

Snap'ped, p. prf. 



Snap-pish (snap'plsh), a. Eager 

to bite ; peevish ; sharp in reply. 
Snap-pish-ly (snap'pish v le), ad. 

Peevishly, tartly. 
Snap-pish-ness (snap'plsh N n§s), n. 

Peevishness, tartness. 
Snare, n. A gin ; a net : — v. t. f to 

entrap; to entangle. 
Sna'ring, p. prs. 

Snarl, v. i. To growl, as an an- 
gry animal : — v. t, to embarrass ; 

to complicate ; to entangle : — to., 

entanglement, quarrel. 
Snar-y (snare'e), a. [snarier — 

snariest.] Entangling,insidious. 
Snatch (snatsh), v. t. To seize 

hastily : — v. i., to try to seize 

hastily {ap. p. — at) : — w., a hasty 

catch. 
Snatch'es, n. pi. and^>rs. t. 3. 
Snath (sna^), n. The handle of 

a scythe. 
Sneak (sneek), v. i. To creep 

slyly; to skulk; to crouch : — n., 

a sneaking fellow. 
Sneak'ing, p. prs.: — a., niggardly, 

servile, mean. 
Sneak-ing-ly (sneek'ing v le), ad. 

Servilely; slily; meanly. 
Sneak-ing-ness (sneek'ing x nes), n. 

Meanness, niggardliness. 
Sneer, v. i. To show contempt by 

looks; to scoff: to gibe {ap. p. — 

at) : — ii., a look of contempt or 

scorn. 
Sneer-ing-ly (sneerlngHe), ad. 

With a scornful look. 
Sneeze, v. i. To emit air audibly 

and spasmodically through the 

nose : — n., the act of sneezing. 
Sneez'ing, p. prs. 
Snick-er (snik'ur), } v. i. To 
•••Snig-ger (snig'gur), J giggle ; 

to laugh slily. 
Sniff, v. i. or v. t. To snuff; to 

draw breath audibly by the nose : 

— n., a snuff. 
Snip, v. t. To clip at a single cut 

with scissors: — n., a single cut; 

a shred. 



prs. 



D, }?•*>& 



Snip'ping, p. prs. 

Snip'ped, p. prf. 

SnIpe, n. A small fen fowl with a 
long bill; a fool. 

Sniv-el (sniv'vl), v. i. To run at 
the nose ; to cry as children : — 
n.y the running of the nose. 

Sniv'el^ing, j 

*Sniv'el x ling, j p " 

Sniv'el-ed, 

•^Sniv'ell-ed, 

Sniv-el-er ) , s . 1V2 . 

*Snit-el-ler I (s^'vlur;, n. 
One who snivels. 

Sn6b, n. One who apes gentility ; 
one who works during a strike. 

*Snob-bish (snob'bish), a. Deno- 
ting an aping of gentility. 

Sn66d, n. A fillet with which hair 
is bound; a fishhook tied or 
looped to a short line : — v. t., to 
tie on a snood. 

Sn66ze, v. i. To slumber: — n., a 
slumber. 

Snoozing, p. prs. 

Snore, v. i. To breathe hard 
through the nose : — n., respira- 
tion through the nose in sleep. 

Sno'ring, p. prs. 

Sn6rt, v. i. To blow air through 
the nose, as a high-mettled horse. 

Sn6ut, n. The nose of a beast. 

Snow (sn6), n. Water frozen in 
flakes : — v. i., to fall in snow. 

Snow-ball (sn6'bal), n. A round 
lump of compressed snow; a 
plant and its flower. 

Snow-drift (sno'drift), n. A bank 
of snow heaped by the wind. 

Snow-drop (sn6 / dr6p), n. An 
early flower. 

s N S oTiLT GH 1 (-"pi"). - 

A machine for clearing snow 

from the track of a railway. 
Snow-Shoe (sn6'shu), n. A light, 

broad shoe for travelling over 

snow. 
Snow-White (sn6'hwlte), a. White 

as snow. 

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SOC 
Fate, far, fall, fat— me, met- 



■plne, pin — no, move, 



SOF 



Snow-y (sn6'e), a. Full of snow, 
white like snow. 

Snub, v. t. or v. i. To check ; to 
reprimand : — n., a rude check. 

Snub'bing, p. prs. 

Snub'bed, p. prf. 

Snub-Nosed (sndb'n6zd), a. Hav- 
ing a flat nose. 

Snuff, n. The burnt wick of a 
candle ; powdered tobacco : — v. t., 
scent; to draw in at the nose; 
to crop a candle : — v. i, y to take 
offense ; to snort. 

Snuff-box (snuf b&ks), n. A box 
in which snuff is carried. 

SNUFF'BOX^ES, 71. pi. 

Snuf-fers (sniif fdrz), n. pi. An 
instrument for snuffing a candle. 

Snuf-fle (snuf fl), v. i. or v. t. To 
speak through the nose. 

Snuf'fling, p. prs. 

Snuf-fles (snufflz), n. pi. An 
obstruction in the nose, caused 
by mucus. 

Snug, a. [snugger — snuggest.] 
Close, free from inconvenience: 
private; concealed; neat: — v. i., 
to lie close. 

Snug'ging, p. prs. 

Snug'ged,^>. prf. 

Snug-gle (snug'gl), v. i. To lie 
close; to lie snug. 

Snug'gling, p. prs. 

Snug-ly (snug'le), ad. In a snug 
manner; safely. 

Snug-ness (snug'ne's), n. Close- 
ness ; compactness. 

S6, ad. In like manner or degree; 
thus (cor. ad. — as): — con. c, there- 
fore (cor. c. — that). 

Soak (s6ke), v. t. To steep in any 
moisture; to drench: — v. i., to 
be steeped. 

Soak-er (s6ke'ur), n. One who 
soaks ; a hard drinker. 

Soap (sope), n. A substance used 
in washing : — v. u, to rub over 
with soap. 

Soap-Boil-er (s6pe'b6il v ur), n. 
One who makes soap. 
472 



Soap-stone (s6pe'st6ne), n. A 
magnesian stone having a soapy 
feel. 

Soap-suds (sope'sudz), n.pl. Water 
mingled with soap. 

Soap-y (s6pe'e), a. [soapier — 
soapiest.] Like soap, soft. 

Soar (s6re), v. i. To fly aloft, to 
mount ; to tower in imagination : 
— n., a towering flight. 

S6b, v. i. To sigh with sorrow 
and convulsion : — »., a convul- 
sive sigh or cry. 

Sob'bing, p. prs. 

Sob'bed, p. prf. 

So-ber (s6'bur), a. Temperate; 
not intoxicated ; calm ; serious : 
— v. t., to make sober. 

So-ber-ly (s6'bur N le), ad. Tem- 
perately, moderately; gravely. 

So-ber-mind-ed (s6'bur N mlnd-6d), 
a. Regular ; temperate, of a so- 
ber disposition. 

So-ber-ness (s6'burWs), 

So-bri-e-ty (s&-brl'e v te), 
Temperance; calmness. 

*Sob-ri-quet ( x s6b-re-ka'), n. A 
nickname. 

*So-ci-a-bil-i-ty ( x s6-she-a-bil'le- 
H£ or v s6-sha-bll'le x te),n. Natural 
tendency to be sociable; inclina- 
tion for company or conversation. 

So-ci-a-ble (s6'she'a-bl or s6'sha- 
x bl), a. Friendly, conversable, 
familiar, affable [53-31] : — n., an 
open carriage. 

So-ci-a-ble-ness ^'she^a-bPne's or 
s6'sha v bl-ne : s), n. Sociability. 

So-ci-a-bly (so'she x a-ble or s6'sha 
v ble), ad. In a sociable manner 
familiarly. 

So-cial (s6'shal), a. Relating to 
a general or public interest ; easy 
to mix in friendly gayety, fond 
of society. [70.] [332-17.] 

So-cial-ism (so'shallzm), n. The 
doctrine that the best social 
state is where there is a commu- 
nity of property among all its 
individuals. 



j. 



So-cial-ist (so'shaHst), n. A be- 
liever in socialism. 

So-ci-al-i-ty ( N s6-she-al'le v te or s6- 
shal'le'te), n. The quality of 
being social. 

So-cial-ize (s6'sharize), v. t. To 
make social. 

So'ctalVzing, p. pr8. 

*So-cial-ly (s6'shal x le), ad. In a 
social manner. 

*So-ci-e-ty (s6-sl'e v te), n. Com- 
munity; company; fraternity; 
association. [251-10.] 

So-ci'e x ties, n. pi. 

So-cin-i-an (sd-sln'e v an), n. A fol- 
lower of Socinus, who denied the 
divine nature of Christ. 

Sock (s6k), n. A stocking-like 
cover for the foot. 

Sock-et (sftk'klt), n. A hollow 
pipe; a hollow; the receptacle 
of the eye. 

So-crat-ic (sft-kratlk), a. Per- 
taining to Socrates, or to his 
manner of teaching. 

S6d, n. A turf, a clod : — v. t., to 
cover with turf: — pst. t.of seethe. 

Sod'ding, p. prs. 

Sod'ded, p. prf. 

So-da (so'da), n. An oxide of the 
metal sodium. 

So-da-Wa-ter (sd'da v wa-tur), n. 
Water and carbonate of soda. 

*So-dal-i-ty (s6-dal'le x te), n. Fel- 
lowship. 

Sod'den, p. prf. of seethe. 

Sod-dy (s&d'de), a. Turfy. 

*Sod-er (s6d'ur), n. A metallic 
cement: — v. t., to unite with 
metallic cement: — often written 
solder. 

*So-di-um (s6 / de x um),n. The me- 
tallic base of soda. 

So-fa (so'fa), n. A seat covered 
and cushioned. 

Soft (s6ft or sawft), a. Ductile ; 
flexible ; easy ; gentle, tender. 

Soft-en (s6f'fn or sawf'fn), v. t. 
To make soft; to mollify; tO; 
mitigate : — v. i. f to grow soft. 



SOL 



SOL 
ndr, n6t— tube, tub, bull— 611- 



-p6und — thm, this. 



SOL 



Soft-ly (s6ft'le or sa.wft'le), ad. 
Gently, mildly, tenderly. 

Sopt-ness (s6ft'nes or sa.wft'nes), n. 
Quality of being soft; mildness; 
effeminacy. 

Sog-gy (s&g'ge), a. [soggier — 
soggiest.] Moist; soaked. 

So-ho (s6-ho'), in. A form of call- 
ing from a distant place. 

S6il, v. t. To pollute; to foul; 
to dirt; to stain: — n., stain; dirt, 
ground, earth. 

*Soir-ee (swa-r3/), n. An evening 
party. 

So-journ (s6'jurn), v. i. To dwell 
for a time : — n., a temporary 
residence. 

*So-journ-er (s6'jurn'ur), n. A 
temporary dweller. 

So-journ-ment (sd'jurn^ment), n. 
Temporary residence. 

Sol-ace (s6l'l&s), v. t. To com- 
fort ; to assuage ; to cheer : — n., 
comfort; consolation. [311-1.] 

Sol'a x cing, p. prs. 

Sol-ace-ment (s61'l&s r ment), n. 
Act of comforting, solace. 

So-lar (s6'lar), a. Pertaining to 
the sun, or measured by it. 

Sold, pst. t. and p. prf. of sell. 

Sol-der. See SODER. 

Sol-dier (s61e'jur), n. A fighting 
man ; a warrior ; a man of mili- 
tary skill. 

Sol-dier-ship (s61e'jur x ship), n. 
Martial qualities; military skill. 

-Sol-dier-y (s^le'jurVe), n. A 
body of military men. 

Sol'dier x ies, n. pi. 

S6le, n. The bottom of the foot, or 
shoe; a kind of flat sea-fish: — 
v. t., to furnish with soles : — a., 
single, only ; alone ; not married, 
[245-15.] 

So 'ling, p. prs. 

Sol-e-cism (s61'e r slzm), n. Unfit- 
ness of one word to another ; an 
absurd expression. 

*Sol-e-cist (s61'e x slst), n. One who 
is guilty of solecism. 



Sol-e-cist-ic ( x sol-e-sist'ik), a. In- 
correct; resembling solecism. 

Sole-ly (sdle'le), ad. Singly, only. 

*Sol-emn (s6l'em), a. Religiously 
grave ; ritual ; serious ; sacred. 
[94-3.] [226-10.] 

Sol-em-ness (sSl'em^nes), n. The 
quality of being solemn. 

So-lem-ni-ty (s6-lem / ne v te), n. 
Religious ceremony ; gravity ; 
awful grandeur ; seriousness. 
[112-29.] [170-13.] 

So-lem'ni x ties, n. pi. 

Sol-em-ni-za-tion ( x s61-em-ne-za/- 
shun), n. Act of solemnizing. 

Sol-em-nize (s&l'em v nize), v. t. To 
dignify by particular formalities ; 
to celebrate; to make solemn. 

Soi/em v ni-zing, p. prs. 

*Sol-emn-ly (s61'eWl£), ad. In 
a solemn manner; with formal 
gravity. 

'^Sol-fa (s61e-f§/ or s&l-faV), v. i. 
To pronounce the notes of the 
gamut. 

*Sol-feg-gi-o (s6l-fej'je x 6), n. The 
system of arranging the scale in 
music by the names do, re, mi, 
ji, sol, la, si, do, in order to teach 
singing. 

So-lic-it (s6-lis'sit), v. t. To im- 
portune; to entreat; to implore 
to request. [23-32.] [248-2.] 

So-Lic-i-TA-TioN(sd v lls-se-ta/shun), 
n. Importunity ; invitation. 

*So-lic-it-or (s6-lis'slt v ur), n 
One who petitions or acts for an- 
other; an attorney in a court of 
chancery. 

SO-LIC-IT-OR-GrEN-ER-AL (s6-l!s'- 

sit v ur-jen'ur x aM), n. In England, 
the counsel for the crown. 

So-lic-it-ous (s6-lis'sit x us), a. Anx- 
ious, careful, (ap. p. — about, 
for.) [215-18.] 

So-lic-it-ous-ly (s6-lls , sit > us-le), 
ad. Anxiously, carefully. 

So-lic-it-ress (so-lls'slt v res), n. A 
woman who solicits. 

So-LIC'lT^RESS-ES, n. pi. 

40* 



So-lic-i-tude (s6-lis'se x tude), n. 

Anxiety, carefulness, concern, 

uneasiness. [234-11.] [63-25.] 
Sol-id (s6T!d), a. Not fluid ; com- 
pact, firm ; true ; not hollow ; 

hard [189-5] : — n., a compact 

body. 
Sol-i-dar-i-ty ( > s6l-e-dar'eHe), n. 

State of being bound together; 

identity of interest. 
So-LiD-i-Fi-CA-TiON(s6 v lid-e-fe-ka.'- 

shun), n. The act of making 

solid. 
So-lid-i-fy (s6-lid'e x fi), v. t. [prs. 

t. 3, solidifies.] To make solid. 
So-LiD Vfied, p. prf. 
So-lid-i-ty (s6-lid'eHe), n. Fulness 

of matter; solid contents; firm- 
ness ; density. 
So-lid'i x ties, n. pi. 
Sol-id-ly (s6l'id'le), ad. Firmly, 

densely. 
Sol-id-ness (sol'ldWs), n. So- 
lidity, density. 
So-lil-o-quize (s6-lll , 6 > kwize), v. i. 

To utter a soliloquy. 
*So-lil'o v quiz-ing, p. prs. 
*So-lil-o-quy (s6-lU'6 N kwe), n. A 

discourse to one's self. [165-7.] 
*So-lilVquies, n. pi. 
*Sol-i-taire ( x s61-£-tare'), n. A 

recluse ; a game at cards played 

by one person. 
Sol-i-ta-ri-ly (sol'eHH-re^), ad. 

In solitude. 
SoL-i-TA-Ri-NESs(s6reHaVr£ x nes),7». 

Solitude, loneliness. 
Sol-i-ta-ry (s61'e x t&-re), a. Living 

alone; retired; single: — n., one 

who lives alone ; a hermit. 
SolYta-ries, n. pi. 
Sol-i-tude (s&l'eHude), ft. Lonely 

life or place, retirement,seclusion. 
SoL-Mi-zA-TiON( v s61-me-z^'shi\n),?i. 

A repetition of the notes of the 

gamut. 
So-lo (s6'16), n. A tune playecl 

on a single instrument, or sung 

by one person. 
*S(/los, n. pi. 

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SOM 



SON 
Fate, far, f8.ll, fat — m&, me't — pine, pin — n6, m5ve, 



SOP 



#Sol-stice (s6l'stls), n. The trop- 
ical point where the sun ceases 
to recede from the equator. 

*Sol-sti-tial (s61-stish'al), a. Be- 
longing to the solstice. 

Sol-u-ble (s61'u x bl), a. Capable 
of being dissolved. 

Sol-u-bil-i-ty ( x s&l-u-bll'leH£), n. 
Susceptibility of explanation, or 
of separation of parts. 

^Sol-u-bilVties, n. pi. 

Sol-tj-tion (s6-lu'shun), n. Matter 
dissolved; explanation; separa- 
tion. 

Sol-u-tive (s6l'u x tiv), a. Laxative. 

Solv-a-bil-i-ty ( x s61v-a-bll'le x te), 
n. Solvableness. 

*Solv-a-ble (&61v'a x bl), a. Capa- 
ble of being solved or paid: — 
sometimes written solvible. 

Solv-a-ble-ness (s61v'a v bl-ne : s), n. 
Ability to pay debts. 

Solve (s61v), v. t. To clear; to 
explain ; to resolve. 

Solv'ing, p. prs. 

*Solv-en-cy (sdlv'eVse),™. Ability 
to pay all debts. 

*Solv-end (s61v^nd), n. A sub- 
stance to be dissolved. 

*Solv-ent (s&lv'ent), n. A sub- 
stance that dissolves: — a., able 
to pay all debts ; dissolving. 

Solv-i-ble. See solvable. 

Som-ber I (s6m'bur), a. Dark ; 

*Som-bre j gloomy, dusky. 

Som-brous (s&m'briis), a. Sombre. 

Some (sum), a. More or less ; cer- 
tain persons ; a part, not many. 

Some-bod-y (sum'b6dMe), n. A 
person unknown or uncertain ; a 
person of distinction. 

*SoM-ER-SAULT(stWur v sawlt) 1 

Som-er-set (sum'ur v sSt), j w * 

A leap by which a person turns 
over his head. 

Some-how (sum'hdu), ad. In one 
way or another. 

Some-thing (summing), n. A 
thing indeterminate ; more or 
less : — ad., in some degree. 
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Once, 



Some-time (sum'tlme), ad. 

formerly ; at one time. 
Some-times (sum'tlmz), ad. Now 

and then; at intervals. 
Some-what (sum'hw6t), n. Some- 
thing ; more or less : — ad., in 

some degree. 
Some-where (sum'hware), ad. In 

one place or another. 
Som-nam-bu-la-tion (s6m v nam-bu- 

la'shiin), n. A walking in sleep. 
Som-nam-bu-lism (s6m-nam'bu- 

N lizm), n. A walking in sleep. 
SoM-NAM-Bu-LiST(s6m-nam , buMlst), 

n. One who walks in sleep. 
*SoM-NiF-ER-ous(s&m-nifeVus), ) 
Som-nip-ic (s6m-nif'lk), j 

a. Causing sleep. 
Som-nil-o-quy (s6m-nll'6 x kwe), 
SoM-NiL-o-QuiSM(s6m-nll r 6 x kwlzm) 

n. A talking in sleep. 
Som-nilVquies, n. pi. 
Som-no-lence (s6m'n6 N 13nse), ") 
Som-no-len-cy (s6m'n6 N l^n-se), } 

n. Sleepiness, drowsiness. 
Som-no-lent (s6m'n6 x lent), a. In- 
clined to sleep, drowsy. 
Son (sun), n. A male child; na- 
tive of a country ; a descendant. 
Son-in-Law (sun'lnHaw), n. A 

man married to one's daughter. 
Sons'-in- v Law, n. pi. 
*So-na-ta (s6-na'ta or s6-na'ta), n. 

A tune for an instrument. 
S6ng, n. A poem modulated to the 

voice; a ballad; a lay; notes of 

birds, f 
Song-ster (s6ng'stur), n. A singer. 
Song-stress (s&ng'stre's), n. A 

female singer. 
Song'stress x es, n. pi. 
So-nif-er-ous (so-nlf'ur^us), a. 

Bearing or producing sound. 
Son-net (s&n'ne't), n. A small 

poem ; a poem of fourteen lines. 

[139.] 
Son-net-eer (^n-nSt-teer'), n. A 

composer of sonnets. 
So-no-rif-ic ( v s6-n6-rlf'lk), a. 

Producing sound. 



So-no-rous (s6-n6'rus), a. Loud 
or shrill sounding. [67-16.] 

So-no-rous-ly (s6-n6'rus r le), ad. 
With full sound. 

So-no-rous-ness (s6-n6'rus v n§s), n. 
The quality of being sonorous. 

Son-ship (sun'ship), n. The state 
or character of a son. 

S66n, ad. Shortly, before long; 
early. 

Soot (sut or s66t), n. Condensed 
smoke : — v. t., to black with soot. 

Sooth (sbbth), n. Truth: — a., true; 
pleasing. 

Soothe (s6&th), v. t. To flatter; 
to please; to soften; to calm. 
[372-2.] 

Sooth'ing, p. prs. 

Sooth-ing-ly (s&STH'ing x l£), ad. 
Kindly ; with soft words. 

Sooth-say (sbbth'sk),v.i. [sooth- 
said — soothsaid.] To predict; 
to foretell. 

Sooth-say-er (sftd^'sa^ur), n. A 
foreteller, a predicter. 

*Soot-i-ness (sut / e v ne : s or s66t'e- 
v n^s), n. The quality of being 
sooty. 

Soot-y (sut'e or s6&t'e), a. [soot- 
ier — sootiest.] Consisting of, 
or covered with, soot; black. 

S6p, n. A thing steeped in liquor: 
— v. t., to steep in liquor. 

Sop'ping, p. prs. 

Sop'ped, p. prf. 

Soph (s6f), n. A sophomore. 

Soph-ism (s6flzm), n. A fallacy; 
a fallacious argument. 

Soph-ist (s6f 1st), n. A professor of 
philosophy; a cunning reasoner. 

Soph-is-ter (s6fis x tur), n. An in- 
sidious logician. [267-20.] 

So-phis-ti-cal (sd-fis'te^kal), a. 
Fallaciously subtle. 

So-PHis-Ti-cAL-LY(s6-fls'te > kal-le), 
ad. With fallacious subtlety or 
reasoning. 

So-phis-ti-cate (s6-fis'te v kate),v. t 
To corrupt with something spu- 
rious; to adulterate. 



SOR 



SOU 
n5r, n6t — tube, tub, bull— 6il — p6dnd — thin, THis. 



SOU 



So-phis'ti n ca-ting, p. pra. 

SO-PHIS-TI-CA-TION (s& X fls-t£-ka'- 

shun), n. Fallacy. 
*So-phis-ti-ca-tor (s6-fis'te^ka- 

tur), n. One who. sophisticates. 
Soph-is-try (s6f'ls x tre), n. Falla- 
cious reasoning. [111-7.] 
Soph'is v tries, n. pi. 
*Soph-o-more (s6f'6 v m&re), n. A 

college student in the second year. 
Sop-o-rif-er-ous ( N s6p-d-rifeYus), 
Sop-o-rif-ic ( x s&p-6-rif'lk), 

a., causing sleep: — »., a medi 

cine which causes sleep. 
*So-pra-no (s6-pra'n6), n. The 

highest part of vocal music ; the 

treble ; one who sings treble. 
So-pra'ni, I , 
So-pra'nos, J ' F ' 
Sor-cer-er (sdr / sur v ur or sSr'sur- 

Nlr), n. A conjurer, a magician. 
*Sor-cer-ess (sdr'sur^es or s6r'- 

sur v es), n. An enchantress ; a 

female magician. 

Sor'CER^ESS-ES, n. pi. 

*Sor-cer-ous (sdr'sdr^us or s6r'- 
sur^us), a. Containing sorcery. 

Sor-cer-y (sdr'siVre or s6r'sur x re), 
n. Magic enchantment. 

Sor'cer x ies, n. pi. 

Sor-did (s6r'did or s6r'did), a. 
Base, vile, mean, niggardly; cov- 
etous. [141-1.] [258-8.] 

Sor-did-ly (sdr'did N le or s6r , dld > le), 
ad. Covetously, meanly. [272-21.] 

Sor-did-ness (sdrMid^es or s6r'- 
did x nes), n. Baseness, meanness. 

S6re, n. A place tender and pain- 
ful, a wound, an ulcer : — a., ten- 
der to the touch, painful : — ad., 
intensely. 

*Sor-el (s6r'el), n. A buck in his 
third year: — see sorrel. 

Sore-ly (sore'le), ad. With great 
pain or distress ; grievously. 

Sore-ness (s6re'nes), n. Tender- 
ness of a hurt. 

*So-ror-i-cide (s6-r6r / e x slde), n. 
The murder or murderer of a 
sister. 



*Sor-rel (s6r'rll), n. A plant; a 
color : — a., of a pale red color ; 
reddish : — see sorel. 

*Sor-ri-ly (s6r / re v le), ad. Poorly, 
meanly, wretchedly. 

Sor-row (s6r'r6), n. Grief, sad- 
ness ; regret : — v. i., to grieve. 

Sor-row-ful (s6rWful), a. Sad, 
grieving, mournful, melancholy. 

Sor-row-ful-ly (s6i/r6 x ful-l&), ad. 
In a sorrowful manner. 

SoR-ROW-FUL-NESs(s6r'rd x ful-nes), 
n. State of being sorrowful. 

Sor-ry (s6r / re), a. [sorrier- 
sorriest.] Grieved; worthless, 
poor, mean. (ap. p. — for.) 

Sort (sdrt or s6rt), n. A kind ; a 
species ; a rank : — v. t., to cull 
to separate; to adjust: — v. i., to 
consort; to suit. 

*Sort-a-ble (s6rt'a v bl or s&rt'&- 
x bl), a. Admitting of being 
sorted. 

^Sor-tie (s3r't£ or s6r'te), n. An 
attack of those besieged upon 
their besiegers ; a sally. 

*Sor-ti-lege (sor'teHej or s6r'te- 
x lej), n. The act of drawing lots. 

Sor-ti-tion (sdr-tish'un), n. Selec- 
tion by lot. 

SORT-MENT. See ASSORTMENT. 

S6'-S6, ad. Tolerably well. 

S6t, n. A habitual drunkard: — 

v. t., to stupefy ; to besot. 
Sot'ting, p. pre. 
Sot'ted, p. prf. 
Sot-tish (s&t'tish), a. Dull, stupid; 

drunken. 
Sot-tish-ly (s&t'tisb^le), ad. Stu- 
pidly ; drunkenly. 
Sot-tish-ness (s&t'tish^nSs), n. 

Stupidity from intoxication. 
Sou (s66), n. A French coin, the 

twentieth of a franc. 
Sous, n. pi. 
' Sou-chong (s&6-sh6ng' or s6u 

tsh&ng'), n. The finest kind of 

Bohea tea. 
*Sough (suf ), n. A subterraneous 

drain ; a whistling of the wind. 



Sought (sawt), pet t. and p. prf. of 

SEEK. 

Soul (s6le), n. " The immortal 
spirit of man; vital principle; 
life, spirit ; a human being. 

*Soul-less (s6le'l£s), a. Without 
soul. 

Sound, a. Healthy ; right ; stout ; 
whole; unhurt: — n., a shallow 
sea; a noise; a probe: — v. t., to 
search with a plummet; to ex- 
amine; to try: — v. i. y to make a 
noise. 

Sound-ing-Boarb (sfiundlng- 
N b6rd), n. A thin board for con- 
ducting sound. 

Sound-ings (sdiind'ingz), n. pi. 
Places fathomable at sea. 

Sound-ly (sdiind'le), ad. Rightly; 
justly ; healthily ; severely. 

Sound-ness (s6und'nes),n. Truth; 
health ; solidity. 

Soup (s66p), n. A decoction of 
flesh, vegetables, &c. for the 
table. 

Sour, a. Acid; austere; morose; 
peevish : — v. t., to make sour or 
acid; to make cross: — v. i., to 
become sour. 

Source (s6rse), n. Spring, head ; 
original ; fountain ; root ; first 
cause. [134-29.] [189-14.] 

Cabbage cut fine and soured by 
fermentation : — sometimes writ- 
ten SAUER-KRAUT. 

Sour-ish (sdur'ish), a. Some- 
what sour. 

Sour-ly (s6ur'le), ad. With 
acidity. 

Sour-ness (sMr'nes), n. Acidity; 
asperity. 

*Sous (s66), n. pi. of sou. 

S6use, n. A pickle made of salt : 
— v. i., to fall, as a bird on its 
prey ; to rush with speed : — v. t. % 
to steep in pickle ; to plunge : — 
ad., with sudden violence. 

Sous'ing, p. pre. 

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sow 



SPA 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me, me't — pine, pin — no, move, 



SPA 



South (sd&th), n. The quarter orl Sow (s6), v.t.orv.i. [sowed — sowed 



point from which the sun shines 
at noon ; the southern region :• 
opposed to north : — a., southern, 
meridional : — ad., towards the 
south. 

South-east (sdiM-e^sf), n. The 
point between the south and 
east : — a., between the south and 
east. 

SouTH-EAST-ERN(sdu^-eest'urn),a. 
Toward the southeast. 

SOUTH-ER-LY (sUTH'lirHe OV s5uTH'- 

ur x le), a. Lying toward, or 
coming from, the south. 

South-ern (suTH'urn or s6uth'- 
urn), a. Belonging to, or com- 
ing from, the south. 

South-ern-er (suTH'urn v ur), n. 
An inhabitant of the south. 

South-ing (sduTH'ing), a. Going 
toward the south : — n., course 
or distance toward the south. 

*South-ron (suTH'r6n), n. An in- 
habitant of'the south. 

South-ward (sdii^A/ward or suth' 
urd), ad. Towards the south: — 
n., the southern regions. 

South-west (sdtifcA-weW), n. The 
point between the south and west : 

— a., being in the southwest. 

South-west-ern (souiA-west'iirn), 
a. Toward the southwest. 

*Sou-ve-nir (s66've v neer), n. A 
remembrancer. 

*Sov-er-eign (suv'Srln or s&v'eV 
In), n. A monarch; a supreme 
lord; an English gold coin of 
the same value as the pound : — 
see pound : — a., supreme in effi- 
cacy or power ; chief. 

Sov-er-eign-ly (siiv'erln-le), ad. 
Supremely. 

Sov-er-eign-ty (suv'eVln-td or 
s^v^rln-te), n. Supremacy ; 
highest place. [65-8.] 

Sov'er n eign-ties, n. pi. 

Sow (s6u), n. A female swine. 

Sows [distinct objects), ) , 

Swine (in the mass), J Ht &• 
476 



or sown.] To scatter seed; to 
spread ; to stock with seed. 
*Sow-ans (sdMnz), n. pi. Flum- 
mery : — often written so wins. 
*Sow-er (s6'ur), n. One who sows. 
Sown, p. prf. of sow. 
Soy (sde), n. A kind of sauce 

for fish. 
Spa, n. A general name for mineral 

springs. 
Space (spase), n. Room ; exten 
sion ; quantity of time ; meas- 
ured interval. 
*Spa-cious (spa'shus), a. Wide; 

extensive; roomy. [182-23.] 
Spa-cious-ly (spa'shus v le), ad. 

Extensively, widely. 
Spa-cious-ness (spa'shus v nes), n. 

Wide extension, roominess. 
Spade, n. An instrument for dig- 
ging ; a suit of cards : — v. U, to 
dig with a spade. 
Spa'ding, p. prs. 
Spa-dille (spa-dll'), n. The ace 

of spades. 
Spake, the old pst. t. of speak. 
Span, n. A hand's length with 
the thumb extended ; nine inch- 
es; any short duration ; a pair : 
— v. t., to measure by spans. 
Span'ning, p. prs. 
Span'ned, p. prf. 
Span-drel (span'dr^l), n. The 
triangular space between the 
curve of an arch and the rectan- 
gle enclosing it. 
Span-gle (spang'gl), n. A small 
plate of shining metal : — v. t., to 
adorn with spangles. [40-34.] 
Span'gling, p. prs. 
" Span-iel (span'ySl), n. A dog 

used in field sports. 
Spank (spangk), v. t. To strike 

with the open hand. 
Spank-er (spangk'ur), n. The 
aftersail of a ship ; a stout 
person. 
Span-ner (span'nur), n. One who 
spans ; a wrench. 



Spar, n. A mineral; a small 

beam ; a rafter; a term used for 

the yards, <fec. of a ship :— v. %., 

to fight; to wrangle; to quarrel. 

Spar'ring, p. prs. 

Spar'red, p. prf. 

*Spar-a-ble (spar'a^bl), n. A 

small nail for shoes. 
Spare, v. t. To use frugally; to 
forbear; to forgive; to afford; to 
allow : — v. i., to be frugal [329-2]: 
— a., scanty, lean. 
Spa'ring, p. prs. : — a., scarce ; 

scanty ; saving. 
Spare-ness (spare'ne's), n. Lean- 
ness, thinness. 
*Spare-rib (spare'rib), n. The 

ribs of pork with little flesh. 
Spa-ring-ly (spa'ring le), ad. Fru- 
gally, scantily ; cautiously. 
Spark, n. A small particle of 

fire ; a gay man ; a lover. 
Spark-ish (spark'lsh), a. Brisk, 

gay, airy. 
Spar-kle (spar'kl), n. A spark : 
— v. i , to emit sparks; to glit- 
ter; to twinkle. 
Spar'kling, p. prs. 
Spar-row (spar'ro), n. A small 

bird. 
Spar-ry (spar'rej, a. Consisting 

of spar. 
Sparse, a. Thinly scattered. 
Sparse-ly (sparse'le), ad. Thinly 

scattered. 
Sparse-ness (sparse'ne's), n. Thin- 
ness. 
Spar-tan (spar'tn), a. Relating 

to Sparta; brave; hardy. 
Spasm (spazm), n. Convulsion ; a 
cramp ; a sudden pain. [333-4.] 
Spas-mod-ic (spaz-m6d'ik), a. Fit- 
ful ; convulsive: — n., a medicine 
for spasms. 
Spas-mol-o-gy (spaz-m61'6 x je), n. 

A treatise on spasms. 
Spas-mol'o x gies, n. pi. 
Spas-tic (spas'tlk), a. Pertaining 

to spasm. 
Spates*, t. of spit (v. ?.). 



SPB 



SPE 
n$r, n&t— tube, tub, Mil— 611— pSund— thin, this. 



SPE 



Spat-ter (spat'tur), v. t. To de- 
fame ; to sprinkle ; to throw. 

Spat-ter-dash-es (spat'turMash- 
lz),n. pi. Coverings for the legs. 

Spat-u-la (spatsh'uHa), n. A thin 
knife used by apothecaries in 
spreading plasters. 

Spav-in (spavin), n. A disease in 
horses. 

Spawn, n. The eggs of fish or of 
frogs : — v. L, to deposit, as spawn. 

Spawn-er (spawn'&r), n. The fe- 
male fish. 

Speak (speek), v. i. [spoke — 
spoken.] To utter words; to 
talk ; to discourse : — v. t., to ut- 
ter; to talk; to make known. 

Speak-a-ble (speek'a v bl), a. Pos- 
sible to be spoken. 

Speak-er (sp^ek'ur), n. One who 
speaks ; the presiding officer of 
a deliberative assembly. 

Speak-er-ship (speek'ur N shlp), n. 
The office of speaker. 

Spear (spe&r), n. A long pointed 
weapon; a lance; a shoot of 
grass: — v. t., to pierce with a 
spear : — v. i., to sprout. 

Spear-mint (speer'mlnt), n. A 
plant. 

Spe-cial (sp^sh'al), a. Peculiar; 
particular; uncommon. [204-5.] 

Spe-cial-ly (spesh'arie), ad. Pe- 
culiarly; chiefly. 

*Spe-cial-ty (spesh'arte), n. Par- 
ticularity ; a special contract. 

Specialities, n. pi. 

*Spe-cie (spe'sh&), n. Coined 
money. 

*Spe-cies (spe'sh^z), n. sing, and 
pi. A sort; class of nature; a 
kind; a subdivision. [56-1.] 
[169-21.] 

Spe-cif-ic (spe-slf'ik), a. Dis- 
tinguishing one sort from an- 
other ; definite ; peculiar : — n., 
a special remedy for a disease. 

Spe-cip-i-cal-ly (spe-sife'kal-le), 
ad. According to the nature of 
the species ; definitely. 



SPE-ciF-i-cATE(sp^-sif^ x kate), v. t. 

To specify ; to discriminate. 
Spe-cipVca-ting, p. prs. 
Spec-i-fi-ca-tion pspes-se-fe-ka'- 

shun), n. Distinct notation ; a 

written statement designating 

particulars. 
Spec-i-fy (speVse^fi), v. t. [prs. 

t. 3, specifies.] To mention; 

to particularize ; to designate. 
Spec'iVi-ed, p. prf. 
Spec-i-men (speYse A me ! n), n. A 

sample ; a part like the rest. 

[268-11.] 
*Spe-cious (sp£'shus), a. Showy, 

appearing well ; plausible. 
Spe-cious-ly (spl'shusHe), ad. 

With fair appearance. 
Spe-cious-ness (spe'shus v nes), n. 

Plausibility ; fair appearance. 
Speck (spek), n. A small spot: — 

v. t., to spot; to stain in spots. 
Speck-le (spek'kl), n. A small 

speck : — v. t., to mark with small 

spots. 
Speck'ling, p. prs. 
Spec-ta-cle (spek'ta^kl), n. A 

show ; an exhibition ; a gazing- 

stock. [66-3.] [255-16.] 
Spec-ta-cled (spek'ta^kld), a. 

Wearing spectacles. 
Spec'ta^cles, n. pi. Glasses to 

assist sight. 
*Spec-ta-tor (spek-ta'tur), n. A 

looker-on, an observer. 
Spec-ta-tor-ship (spe'k-ta'tur- 

v shlp), n. Office of a spectator. 
Spec-ta-tress (spek-ta'tr^s), n. 

A female looker-on. 
Spec-ta'tress v es, n. pi. 
Spec-tral (spek'tral), a. Rela- 
ting to a spectre ; ghostly. 
Spec-trum (spek'trum), n. Any 

image ; an image refracted by a 

glass. 
Spec'tra, n. pi. 

Spec-ter J ( g k , tur) n . (An 
• : -Spec-tre J v * n \ ap- 

parition ; a ghost ; a phantom. 

[121-15.] [170-16.] 



Spec-u-lar (spek'u N lar), a. Hav- 
ing the qualities of a mirror ; as- 
sisting sight. 

Spec-u-late (spek'uHate), v. i. To 
meditate; to contemplate; to 
buy in order to sell again with 
advantage ; to hazard in mercan- 
tile transactions. 

SpecVla-ting, p. prs. 

Spec-u-la-tion ( N spek-u-la'shun), 
n. View; a mental scheme not 
reduced to practice ; theory ; an 
adventurous mercantile transac- 
tion. [96-13.] [166-29.] 

Spec-u-la-tive (spek'u N la-tlv), a. 
Contemplative; theoretical. 

Spec-u-la-tive-ly (sp6k'u x la-tiv- 
x l&), ad. With meditation; ide- 
ally ; in theory. 

*Spec-u-la-tor (spek'u x la-tur), n. 
One who speculates. 

SPEC-u-LA-TOR-Y(spek'u x la-turYe), 
a. Exercising speculation. 

Spec-u-lum (spek'u'lum), n. A 
mirror, a looking-glass. 

Spec'u v la, n. pi. 

Sped, pst. t. andjo. prf. of speed. 

Speech (speetsh), n. Articulate 
utterance ; language ; oration ; a 
formal discourse. 

Speech'es, n. pi. 

Speech-i-fy (speetshWi), v. i. 
[prs. t. 3, speechifies.] To 
make a speech. 

Speech'i v fi-ed, p. prf. 

Speech-less (speetsh'les), a. Not 
able to speak, mute, dumb. 

Speech-less-ness (sp^etsh'les- 
N nes), n. State of being speechless. 

Speed, v. i. [sped or speeded — 
sped or speeded.] To make 
haste ; to have success : — v. t., to 
hasten ; to despatch : — n., quick- 
ness, celerity, haste. 

Speed-i-ly (speed'e'l£), ad. With 
haste; quickly. 

Speed-i-ness (speed'e v n6s),n. State 
of being speedy, hasty. 

Speed-y (speed'e), a. [speedier 
— speediest.] Swift, quick. 
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SPI 
Fate, far, fill, fit — me, met — pine, pin — no, move, 



SPI 



Spell, n. A charm; a turn of 
work ; an interval [27-27] : — 

V. t. [SPELLED Or SPELT SPELL- 
ED or spelt], to form words of 
letters ; to read ; to charm. 

Spell-Bound (spei'bdund), a. 
Enchanted. 

Spell-er (spSl'ur), n. One who 
spells; a spelling-book. 

Spell-ing-Book (spel'ing v buk), n. 
A book for teaching orthography. 

SPELT-ER(spelt'nr),n. Impure zinc. 

Spen-cer (spen'sur), n. A short 
outer garment. 

Spend, v. t. [spent — spent.] To 
consume; to lay out; to waste ; 
to fatigue : — v. i., to make ex- 
pense ; to be lost. 

Spend-thrift (spendthrift), n. A 
prodigal ; one who spends money 
profusely. 

Sperm, ra. Spermaceti ; spawn. 

*Sper-ma-ce-ti ( N sper-ma-se'te), n. 
An unctuous substance taken 
from the head of certain whales : 
— a., relating to, or made of, 
spermaceti. 

Spew (spu), v. t. To vomit, eject : 
— v. i., to vomit. 

Sphere (sfere), n. A globe; orb, 
circuit of motion ; province ; sta- 
tion in life. [103-30.] [179-9.] 

Spher-ic (sfer'ik), ) 

Sphbr-i-cal (sfeVe v kal), j a ' 
Round, globular. 

Spher-i-cal-ly (sfer'e v kal-le), ad. 
In form of a sphere. 

Spher-i-cal-ness (sfer'e'kal-nes), 

*Sphe-ric-i-ty (sf^-ris's&'te), 
n. Roundness, rotundity. 

Spher-ics (sferlks), n. pi. The 
doctrine and properties of the 
sphere. 

*Sphe-roid (sfe'rdld), n. A body 
approaching to the form of a 
sphere. 

Sphe-roid-al (sfe-r61d'al), a. Hav- 
ing the form of a spheroid. 

Spher-ule (sfeVule), n. A little 
globe. 
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*Sphinx (sflngks), n. A fabled, 
Egyptian monster, having the 
face of a virgin and the body of 
a lion. 

Sphinx'es, n. pi. 

Spice (splse), n. An aromatic 
vegetable production ; a small 
quantity: — v. t., to season with 
spice. 

Spi'cing, p. pre. 

*Spi-cer-y (spl'surVe), n. The 
commodity, or the repository, of 
spices. 

Spi'cer^es, n. pi. 

Spic-u-lar (splk'uMar), a. Resem- 
bling a dart or spicule. 

*Spic-ule (spik'ule), n. A small 
spike. 

Spi-cy (spl'se), a. [spicier — spi- 
ciest.] Producing spice; pun- 
gent, aromatic. 

Spi-der (spi'ddr), n. An insect 
that spins a web; a stewpan; a 
carriage for fire-hose. 

*Spig-ot (spig'ut), n. A peg put 
into a faucet. 

SpIke, n. An ear of corn ; a long 
nail ; a shoot: — v. t., to fasten or 
set with spikes; to render cannon 
unserviceable by driving a nail 
in the touchhole. 

Spi'king, p. prs. 

Spike-let (splke'let), n. A small 
spike. 

Spike-nard (splke'nard or splk'- 
nard), n. An aromatic plant. 

Spi-ky (spl'ke), a. [spikier — 
spikiest.] Having a sharp point. 

Spile, n. A wooden pin, a peg. 

SpIll, v. t. [spilled or spilt — 
spilled or spilt.] To shed; to 
waste: — v. i., to be shed. 

Sp!n, v. t. [spun — spun.] To 
draw out and twist into threads ; 
to whirl ; to protract : — v. %., to 
practice spinning; to issue, as a 
thread whirling; to whirl. 

Spinning, p. prs. 

*Spi-nach ) (spinlje), n. A gar- 

Spin-age j den plant. 



Spi-nal (spl'nal), a. Belonging to 
the spine. 

Spin-dle (spln'dl), n. A pin to 
form thread on ; a long, slender 
stalk : — v. i., to become thin. 

Spin'dling, p. prs. 

SpIne, n. The bone of the back ; 
a thorn. 

Spin-et (spln-ef or spln'et), n. A 
small harpsichord. 

SpiN-NER(spln'nur), n. One skilled 
in spinning ; a spider. 

Spi-nous (spPniis), a. Spiny. 

Spin-ster (spln'stur), n. A woman 
who spins ; an unmarried woman. 

*Spin-stry (spln'stre), n. The 
business of spinning. 

Spi-ny (spl'ne), a. [spinier — 
spiniest.] Thorny, perplexed. 

Spir-a-cle (splr'a x kl or spl'ra'kl), 
n. A breathing-hole; a vent; 
a pore. [264-28.] 

Spi-ral (spl'ral), a. "Winding, as 
a screw. 

Spi-ral-ly (spl'raPle), ad. In a 
spiral form. 

SpIre, n. A curve line ; a steeple 
[77-18] : — v. t. y to shoot up. 

Spi'ring, p. prs. 

Spir-it (spirit), n. Breath ; an ap- 
parition; ardor; distilled liquor; 
essential quality: — v. t., to ani- 
mate; to convey away. 

Spir-it-ed (spirited), a. Full of 
fire, lively. 

Spir-it-ed-ly (splr'lt N ed-le), ad. 
In a spirited manner. 

Spir-it-ed-ness (splr ; lt v ed-nes), n. 
Disposition ; animation ; life. 

Spir-it-less (splr'it'les), a. De- 
jected, low, dull. 

Spir-it-less-ly (splr'lt x les-le), ad. 
Without spirit. 

Spir-it-less-ness (spir'it'les-nes), 
n. The state of being spiritless. 

*Spir-it-ous (spir'it v us), a. Re- 
fined ; advanced near to spirit ; 
pure. 

SpiR-iT-ous-NESs(spir'it > us-nes),n. 
A refined state. 



SPI 



SPL 
ndr, n&t — tube, tub, bull — 611 — pound — thin, this. 



SPO 



Spir-it-u-al (splrlt-tshtOal), a. 
Immaterial ; intellectual ; heav- 
enly. 

Spir-it-u-al-ism (splr'ltHshu-al- 
lzin),>i.The doctrine that all which 
is real is spiritual ; the doctrine 
of intercourse with the dead. 

SpiR-iT-u-AL-iST(spir'lt'tsbu-arist) 
n. An adherent to spiritualism. 

Spir-it-u-al-i-ty ( s spir-lt-tshu-al'- 
leHe), ». Immateriality ; spirit- 
ual nature. [133-1.] 

^Spir-it-u-al'i^ties, n. pi. 

Spir-it-u-al-i-za-tion ('splr-lt- 
tshu N al-e-za'shun), n. The act of 
spiritualizing. 

Spir-it-u-al-iz e (splr'lt-tshu x al- 
Ize), v. t. To refine ; to purify ; 
to convert to a spiritual sense. 

Spir'it-d'al-i v zing, p. pr8. 

SPiR-iT-u-AL-LY(spir / lt-tshu x al-le), 
ad. Purely ; divinely ; in a 
spiritual manner. 

*Spir-it-u-ous (splr'lt-tshMs), a. 
Having the quality of spirit ; 
lively ; airy ; ardent. 

*Spirt ] , 2.x , (To throw 

Spurt } < s P 4rt )' «■ *' { out in a 
jet: — v. i., to gush in a jet: — n., 
a sudden ejection or effort. 

Spir-tle (splr'tl), v. t. To spirt 
in a scattering manner. 

Spir'tling, p. prs. 

Spi-ry (spl're), a. Pyramidal, 
wreathed, of a spiral form. 

Spis-st-tude (spis'se^tude), n. Com- 
pactness, thickness. 

SpIt, n. A utensil to roast meat 
on; saliva: — v. t. [spitted — 
spitted], to put upon a spit; to 
thrust through : — v. i. [spit or 
spat — spit or spitten], to eject 
from the mouth. 

Spit'ting, p. prs. 

Spit-Box (spit'b6ks), 1 n. A vessel 

*SpiT-TOON(spit-t&6n') J to spit in. 

Spit'-Box'es, n. pi. 

SpIte, n. Malice, rancor: — v. t., to 
vex; to offend; to thwart. 

Spi'ting, p. prs. 



Spite-ful (splte'ful), a. Full of 

spite, malicious. 
Spite-ful-ly (spite'ful v le), ad. Ma- 
liciously. 
Spite-ful-ness (spite'f&Pne's), n. 

Malignity, malice. 
Spit'ten, p. prf. of spit (v. i.). 
Spit-ter (splt'tur), n. One who 

spits ; a young deer. 
Spit-tle (spit'tl), n. Moisture of 

the mouth, saliva. 
Splash, v. t. To dash or spatter 

with dirt or water: — n., water or 

mud dashed about. 

SPLASH'ES, U. pi. SLXldpi'S. t. 3. 

Splash-y (splash'e), a. [splash- 
ier — splashiest.] Apt to daub; 
full of dirty water. 

Splay (spla), a. Displayed; turned 
outward. 

Splay-Foot-ed (spla'fut^d), a. 
Having the foot turned outward. 

Splay-Mouth (spla'mdu^), n. A 
mouth extended by design. 

SpLAY-MouTHS(spla , m6uTHz),w.jo/. 

Spleen, n. The milt; ill-humor, 
anger, spite. 

Spleen-ful (spleen'ful), a. Angry, 
peevish. 

SpLEEN-iSH(spleen'lsh),a. Spleeny. 

Spleen-y (spleen'e), a. [spleen- 
ier — spleeniest.] Peevish, ir- 
ritable, fretful. 

*Splen-dent (splSn'dent), a. Shi- 
ning, glossy. 

Splen-did (splen'dld), a. Showy, 
magnificent, illustrious. [258-24.] 

Splen-did-ly (splen'didMe), ad. 
Magnificently. 

Splen-dor (splen'ddr), n. Lustre ; 
power; great brightness. [69-18.] 

Splex-e-tic (splen'e'dk), a. Fret- 
ful, peevish, full of spleen. 

Splice (spllse), v. t. To join the 
two ends of a rope by interweav- 
ing : — n., a union of two ends 
by interweaving. 

Spli'cing, p. prs. 

Splint, n. A thin piece of wood, 
used by surgeons: — v.t.,to splinter. 



Splin-ter (splln'tur), v. t. To se- 
cure by splints ; to shiver: — »., 
a thin piece of wood; a splint; a 
fragment split off. 

Splin-ter-y (splin'turVe), a. Hav- 
ing or like splinters. 

SplIt, v. t. [split or splitted — 
split or splitted.] To cleave ; 
to divide ; to burst asunder : — • 
v. i., to part asunder : — n., a crack. 

Split'ting, p. prs. 

Splut-ter (splut'tur), n. Bustle; 
stir; hasty speaking. 

Sp6!l, v. t. [spoiled or spoilt — 
spoiled or spoilt.] To plunder; 
to rob; to corrupt: — v. i., to 
practice plunder ; to decay : — n. f 
plunder, pillage, booty. [120.] 

Sp6ke, n. A bar of a wheel; a 
round of a ladder;— pst. t. of 

SPEAK. 
Spo'kEN, p. prf. of SPEAK. 

Spokes-man (sp6ks'man), n. One 
who speaks for another. 

Spokesmen, n. pi. 

Spo-li-ate (sp<y legate), v. t. or v. i. 
To rob ; to plunder. 

Spo'liV-ting, p. prs. 

*Spo-li-a-tion ( x spd-le-i'shun), n. 
The act of robbery ; plunder. 

Spon-da-ic (sp6n-da'ik), a. Per- 
taining to, or containing, a 
spondee. 

Spon-dee (sp&n'd£), n. A poetic 
foot of two long syllables. 

Sponge (spunje), n. A soft, porous 
substance remarkable for absorb- 
ing water; soft dough : — v. t., to 
blot ; to wipe away ; to squeeze : 
— v. i. f to hang on others for 
maintenance ; to imbibe. 

Spon'ging, p. prs. 

Spon-ging-House (spun'jing- 

x hduse), n. A bailiff's house for 
debtors. 

Spon-ging-Hotts-es (spun'jing- 
r h6uz-iz), n. pi. 

Spon-gy (spun'je), a. [spongier 
— spongiest.] Soft and full of 
interstitial holes; wet. 

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SPR 
Fate, far, fall, fat — me, met — pine, pin — n&, m6ve, 



SPR 



Spon-sal (sp6n'sal), a. Relating 

to marriage. 
Spon-sion (sp&n'shun), n. The act 

of becoming surety. 
*Spon-sor (sp6n'sur), n. A surety; 

a godfather or godmother. 
*Spon-ta-ne-i-ty ( x sp6n-ta-ne'e- 

y \k), n. Spontaneousness. 
Spon-ta-ne-ous (sp6n-ta / ne x u 

Voluntary ; acting of itself. 

[66-30.] [258-21.] 
Spon-ta-ne-ous-ly (sp6n-ti/ne 

x us-le), ad. Voluntarily, freely. 
Spon-ta-ne-ous-ness (spon-ta'ne- 

x us-nes), n. The quality of act- 
ing voluntarily. 
Spon-toon (sp6n-t66n')> n. A 

kind of half-pike ; a weapon. 
*Sp66k, n. A ghost. 
Sp66l, n. A weaver's quill or 

reed : — v. t., to wind in spools 
Sp66n, n. A vessel used in eating 

liquids. 
Spoon-ful (sp66n'ful), n. As much 

as a spoon will hold. 
Spoon'fuls, n. pi. 
Spoon-meat (sp66n'm£et), n. Food 

taken with a spoon. 
Spo-rad-ic (sp6-rad'ik), a. Scat- 
tered; attacking few; not epi- 
demic. 
Sport, n. Play, diversion ; mock; 

mirth : — v. i., to play ; to frolic ; 

to game ; to trifle : — v. t. y to ex- 
hibit; to divert. 
Sport-ful (sp6rt'ful), a. Merry; 

frolicsome. 
Sport-ful-ly (spdrt'fuPle), ad. In 

mirth, merrily. 
Sport-ful-ness (sp6rt'fuTnes), n. 

Disposition to play, wantonness. 
Sport-ive (sp6rt'iv), a. Merry, 

gay, playful ; wanton. [315-7.] 
Sport-ive-ly (spc-rt'lv^le), ad. In 

a sportive manner, playfully. 
Sport-ive-ness (sp6rt , lv N n£s), n. 

Gayety, play, wantonness. 
Sports-man (sp6rts'man), n. One 

who sports. 
Spouts'men, n, pi. 
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SpoRTS-MAN-SHip(sp6rts'man\shlp) 
n. The practice of sportsmen. 

Sp6t, n. A blot ; a disgrace ; any 
particular place : — v. t., to mark 
with discoloration; to corrupt; 
to disgrace ; to tarnish. 

Spot'ting, p. pre. 

Spot'ted, p. prf. 

Spot-less (sp6t'les), a. Pure, holy. 

Spot-less-ness (sp6t'les N n^s), n. 
Freedom from stain. 

Spot-ted-ness (sp6t'te : d x nes), n. 
State of being spotted. 

Spot-ty (sp&t'te), a. [spottier — 

SPOTTIEST.] Full Of Spots. 

*Spou-sal (spdu'zal), a. Conju- 
gal ; nuptial : — n., marriage.f 

^Spouse (spduze), n. A husband 
or wife. 

Spouse-less (spduze'les), a. Hav- 
ing no spouse. 

Spout, n. A pipe ; the mouth of a 
vessel ; a cataract : — v. t., to pour 
with violence [264-28]: — v. i., to 
issue with violence. 

Sprain (sprane), v. t. To stretch 
the ligaments of a joint :• 
extension of ligaments without 
dislocation of the joints. 

Sprang, pst. t. of spring. 

Sprawl, v. i. To struggle; to 
tumble; to creep; to spread the 
body in a horizontal position. 

Spray (spra), n. The extremity 
of a branch; the foam of the 
sea. [73-1.] 

Spread (sprSd), v. t. [spread 
spread.] To divulge; to ex- 
tend ; to cover over ; to diffuse : 
v. i., to be extended : — n., extent, 
expansion, compass; a cloth used 
as a cover. 

Spree, n. A merry frolic. 

SprIg, n. A small branch; a twig: 
■v. t.y to adorn with sprigs. 

Sprig'ging, p. prs. 

Sprig'ged, p. prf. 

*Sprig-gy (sprlg'ge), a. Full of 
sprigs. 

Spright. See sprite. 



Spright-li-ness (sprlte'leVi&s), n. 
Liveliness ; gayety ; vivacity. 
[158-35.] 

*SPRiGHT-LY(sprlte'le) ce.[spright- 
lier — sprightliest.] Lively, 
gay. [282-20.] 

SprIng, v. i. [sprung or sprang 
— sprung.] To begin to grow; 
to leap suddenly; to bound; to 
issue : — v. t., to discharge a mine; 
to burst ; to rouse : — n., a season 
of the year ; March, April, and 
May ; elastic force ; a bound ; a 
fountain; an issue of water; a 
source, original ; an elastic body. 

Springing, p. prs. 

*Springe (sprlnje), n. A gin ; a 
snare : — v. i., to ensnare. 

*SPRINGE'lNG, p. prs. 

J^** Springeing retains the 
final e of springe, so as to be 
distinguished from springing. 

Spring-halt (sprlng'halt), n. A 
lameness causing a horse to 
twitch up his legs. 

Spring-i-ness (spring'e^ne's), n. 
Elasticity ; wetness. 

Spring-tide (spring'tlde), n. Tide 
at the new and full moon. 

Spring-y (sprlng'e), a. [spring- 
ier — springiest.] Elastic; full 
of springs. 

Sprink-le (springk'kl), v. t. To 
scatter in drops; to wet; to 
cleanse : — v.i.,to rain moderately: 
— n., a small quantity scattered. 

Sprink'ling, p. prs. 

SprIt, n. A sprout ; a small boom : 
v. t.y to sprout. 

Sprit'ting, p. prs. 

Sprit'ted, p. prf. 

SprIte, n. A spirit; an appari- 
tion : — often written spright. 

Spr6ut, v. i. To shoot by vegeta- 
tion ; to bud : — n., a shoot of a 
plant. 

Spruce (spr66se), v. t. or v. i. To 
trim; to dress: — a., trim, neat: — 
n., an evergreen ; a species of fir. 

Spru'cing, p. prs. 



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SQU 
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SQU 



Spruce-Beer (spr66se-beer')> n. 
Beer tinctured with spruce. 

Spruce-ly (spr66se'l£), ad. In a 
spruce manner ; neatly. 

Spruce-ness (spr&6se'n^s),?i.Neat- 
ness without elegance. 

Sprung, pst. t. and p. prf of 
spring. 

Spry (spri), a. [sprier— spri- 
est.] Nimble, lively. 

Spud, n. A short knife ; a narrow 



Spume, v. i. To foam; to froth: 
— ra., froth, foam. 

Spu'ming, p. prs. 

Spu-mes-cence (spu-meVse'nse), n. 
Frothiness. 

Spu-mous (spu'mus), a. Spumy. 

Spu-my (spii'me), a. [spumier — 
spumiest.] Frothy, foamy. 

Spun, pst. t. and p. prf. of spin. 

Spunk (spiingk), n. Spirit, mettle ; 
rotten wood. 

Spunk-y (spungk'e), a. [spunk- 
ier — spunkiest.] Spirited, fiery. 

Spur, n. An instrument with 
sharp points fixed to a rider's 
heel ; incitement, instigation ; a 
stimulation ; a mountainous pro- 
jection [377-20] : — v. t., to prick 
with a spur ; to instigate ; to in- 
cite. [108-26.] 

Spur'ring, p. prs. 

Spur'red, p. prf. 

Spur-gall (spur'gal), n. A wound 
by the spur : — v. t., to wound by 
the spur. 

Spu-ri-ous (spu're^us), a. Not 
genuine, counterfeit, false. 

Spu-ri-ous-ly (spuWus-16), ad. 
Falsely. 

Spu-ri-ous-ness (spu're^us-ne's), n. 
State of being spurious. 

Spurn, v. t. To kick ; to treat with 
contempt; to scorn ; to despise : 
— v. i. y to manifest disdain : — n. y 
a kick ; contemptuous treatment. 

Spur-ri-er (spur're v ur), n. One 
who makes spurs. 

Spurt. See spirt. 
2 F 



Sput-ter (sput'tur), v. i. To emit 
moisture in small drops ; to speak 
hastily : — n., moisture thrown out 
in drops. 

Spy (spi), n. One sent to watch 
the conduct of others, or to gain 
intelligence : — v. t., to discover ; 
to search : — v. i. f to search nar- 
rowly ; to act the part of a spy. 

Spies, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Spi'ed, p. prf. 

Spy-Glass (spi'glas), n, A small 
telescope. 

Spy'- n Glass-es, n. pi. 

Spy-ism (spi/izm), n. The busi- 
ness of a spy. 

Squab (skw6b), a. Unfeathered ; 
thick and stout: — n., a young 
pigeon. 

Squab-bish (skw6b'bish), a. Fat, 
thick, squabby. 

Squab-ble (skw6b'bl), v. i. To 
quarrel; to brawl: — n., a low 
brawl ; a wrangle. 

Squabbling, p. prs. 

Squab-by (skw&b'b&), a. Thick, 
short, heavy. 

-Squad (skw6d),n. A small party 
of men for any service. 

Squad-ron (skwad'run), n. A part 
of an army or fleet; a body 
drawn up in a square. 

Squal-id (skw61'lid), a. Foul ; 
nasty; filthy. 

Squal-id-i-ty (skw&l-id'£ v t&), ) 

Squal-id-ness (skw61'id'ne : s), J n * 
State of being squalid. 

Squall (skwal), v. i. To scream 
suddenly: — n., a loud scream; 
sudden gust of wind. 

*Squall-er (skwal'ur), n. One 
who screams. 

SQUAL-LY(skwal'l^), a, [squallier 
— squalliest.] Windy; gusty. 

*Squa-lor (skwa'lur), n. Foul- 
ness, coarseness. 

-Squa-mous (skwa'mus), a. Scaly. 

Squan-der (skw6n'dur), v. t. To 
spend profusely; to dissipate. 
[69-22.] [224-12.] 
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Square (skware), a. Having right 
angles; cornered; parallel; fair, 
honest; exact: — »., a figure with 
right angles and equal sides ; an 
instrument; the product of a 
number multiplied by itself; 
level, equality : — v. t., to form 
with right angles ; to adjust; to 
fit ; to make square : — v. i., to fit 
with ; to suit. 

Squaring, p. prs. 

Square-ness (skware'nSs), n. State 
of being square. 

*Squ are-Rigged (skware'rigd),a. 
Carrying square sails, extended 
by yards. 

Square-Boot (skware'rS6t), n. A 
number which multiplied by it- 
self will produce a given number. 

Squash (skw6sh), n. A plant ; a 
sudden fall ; any thing soft : — 
v. t. f to crush into pulp; to crush. 

Squash'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Squat (skw6t), v. i. To sit close 
to the ground ; to settle on land 
without a title: — a., cowering 
down ; short and thick. 

Squat'ting, p. prs. 

Squat'ted, p. prf 

Squat-ter (skwoVtur), n. One who 
settles on new land without a title. 

*. Squaw (skwa), n. An Indian 
woman or wife. 

^Squeak (skweek), v. i. To cry 
with a shrill tone : — «., a shrill 
cry, uttered quickly. 

^Squeal (skw£ei), v. i. To cry 
with a shrill, sharp voice : — »., a 
shrill, sudden cry. 

*SQUEAM-isH(skweem'ish), a, Nice, 
easily disgusted, fastidious. 

Squeam-ish-ly (skweem'ish v l^), ad. 
Fastidiously. 

SQUEAM-iSH-NESs(skwe£m'lsh'ne , s), 
n. Delicacy; fastidiousness. 

Squeeze (skweeze), v. t. To press 
between two bodies ; to force be- 
tween close bodies ; to crush : — 
v. i., to urge one's way, to crowd : 
— n.f compression, pressure. 
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STA 



Squeezing, p. prs. 

Squib (skwib), n. A small pipe of 
paper filled with gunpowder ; a 
short, sarcastic speech ; ridicule. 

Squill (skwll), n. A plant; a fish. 

Squint (skwlnt), v. i. To look ob- 
liquely : — a., looking obliquely : 
— n., habit of squinting. 

Squire (skwlre), n. A title of gen- 
tility; an attendant: — v. t., to 
wait on; to attend. 

Squir'ing, p. prs. 

Squirm (skwlrm), v. i. To twist 
about as an eel ; to struggle. 

*Squir-rel (skweVril or skw&r'- 
rel), n. A small animal. 

Squirt (skwurt), v. t. To throw 
out in a quick stream: — n. f an 
instrument to squirt with. 

Stab, v. t. To pierce with a pointed 
weapon : — v. i., to pierce with a 
weapon ; to injure secretly : — n., 
a wound with a sharp weapon. 

Stab'bing, p. prs, 

Stab'bed,jp. prf. [stabs. 

Stab-ber (stab'bur), n. One who 

Sta-bil-i-ment (sta-bll , e x me , nt), n. 
Firmness of support. 

Sta-bil-i-ty (sta-bll'leHS), \ 

Sta-ble-ness (sta'bPn^s), J n ' 
Steadiness, firmness of resolution. 

Sta-ble (sta'bl), a. Fixed, steady, 
durable; constant [83-32] : — n., 
a house for beasts : — v. t., to put 
beasts in a stable : — v. i., to lodge 
in a stable. 

Sta'bling, p. prs. 

Stab-lish. See establish. 

Stably (sta'ble), ad. In a stable 
manner; steadily. 

Stack (stak), n. A large quantity 
of hay, corn, or wood; a number 
of chimneys, funnels, or muskets 
standing together : — v. t., to pile 
up in stacks. 

Stad-dle (stad'dl), n. A young 
forest-tree. 

Sta-di-um (sat'de^um), n. Race- 
course ; eighth of a Roman mile. 

Sta'di v a, n. pL 
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*Stadt-hold-er (stat'h61d v ur), n. 
Formerly, the Chief Magistrate 
of Holland. 

Staff, n. A walking-stick, a flag- 
pole; a prop ; a step of a ladder; 
an ensign of authority. 

^Staffs (stafs), j , 

Staves (stavz or stavz), j n ' P ' 
7^f Staves, as the plural of 
staff (having the meanings 
above given), is obsolescent. 

Staff, n. [pi. staffs.] A set of 
officers attached to an army or a 
commander. 

*Staff, ') n. A stanza of verses ; 

Stave, J the five lines and four 
spaces on which music is writ- 
ten : — see stave. 

Staves (stavz or stavz), n. pi. 

Stag, n. The male red deer. 

Stage (staje), n. A floor raised to 
view, on which a show is exhib- 
ited ; the theatre ; a place of rest 
on a journey ; a halting-place ; a 
single step ; a carriage ; a stage- 
coach : — v. t., to travel by stage. 

Sta'ging, p. prs. : — see staging. 

Stage-Coach (staje-k6tsh / ), n. A 
large passenger-wagon which, at 
stated intervals, is drawn long 
distances by horses. 

Stage-Coach'es, n. pi. 

Stage-Play-er (staje'pla^dr), n. 
An actor on the stage. 

Sta-ger (sta'jur), n. One who has 
long acted; an old practitioner. 

Stag-gard (stag'gard), n. A four- 
year-old stag. 

Stag-ger (stag'gur), v. i. To reel ; 
to faint; to hesitate. [264-22.] 

Stag-gers (stag'gurz), n.pl. Apo- 
plexy in horses and sheep. 

Sta-ging (staging), n. A scaffold- 
ing for support. 

*Stag-i-rite (staj'eVlte),n. A name 
given to Aristotle. 

Stag-nan-cy (stag'nan x s&), n. State 
of being stagnant. 

Stag-nant (stag'nant), a. Motion- 
less, still, dull. [77-25.] [265-16.] 



Stag-nate (stag'natc), v. i. To 
have no course or stream ; to be- 
come inactive. 

Stag'naVing, p. prs. 

Stag-na-tion (stag-na'shun), n„ 
Stop of course or motion. 

Staid (stade), a. Sober, grave ; 
regular : — pst. t. and p. prf. of 

STAY. 

*Staid-ness (stade'nes), n. Sobri- 
ety, regularity. 

Stain (stane), v. t. To blot; to 
spot; to color; to disgrace: — n. f 
blot, spot, blemish, disgrace. 

Stain-less (stane'le's), a. Free 
from stain or blot ; pure. 

Stair (stare), n. A step by which 
to ascend a building. 

Stairs, n. pi. A series of steps. 

Stair-case (stare'kase), n. The 
part of a fabric that contains the 
stairs. 

Stake, n. A post or stick fixed in 
the ground ; any thing wagered : 
— v. t., to fasten with posts; to 
wager ; to put to hazard. 

Stacking, p. prs. 

*Sta-lac-tite (sta-lak'tite), n. A 
concretion of mineral matter 
hanging from the roof of a cave. 

*Sta-lag-mite (sta-lag'mlte), n. A 
deposit of carbonate of lime 
made on the floor of a cave. 

Stale, a. Old, long kept, common : 
— n. f a long handle, a decoy. 

Stale-ness (stale'nes), n. Com- 
monness ; oldness. 

Stalk (stawk), v. i. To walk with 
high and superb steps ; to strut 
[123-7] : — n., a stem; proud step. 

*Stalk-ing-Horse (stawk'lng- 
N h6rse), n. A horse by which a 
fowler conceals himself from 
game ; a pretense, a mask. 

Stalk-y (stawk'e), a. Like a stalk. 

Stall, n. A crib in which an ox or 
horse is fed ; a seat ; a small shed 
in which certain trades are prac- 
ticed : — v. t., to keep in a stall ; 
to become fast in mire. 



STA 



STA 



n6r, n&t — tube, tub, bull— 611 — pMnd — thin, THis. 



STA 



- (stal'wurt), ) 

• (st&l'wurt), \ a. 

ith (stal'wiirtA), J 



Stall- age (stal'ij), n. Rent paid 
for a stall. 

Stall-feed (stal'fe&d), v. t. [stall- 
fed — stallfed.] To feed in a 
stable. 

Stall-ion (stal'yun), n. A male 
horse. 

Stal-wart (stal'wurt), 

Stal-wort 

*Stal-worth 

Strong, brave, stout. [121-18.] 

Sta-men (sta'm£n), n. That which 
gives strength and solidity ; 
foundation ; the filament and 
anther of a flower. 

Sta'mens {of flowers), \ , 

Stam'iVa {of bodies), j n ' &' 

Stam-mer (stam'mur), v. i. To 
hesitate in speaking; to stutter. 

Stamp, v. t. To strike by pressing 
the foot downward ; to impress ; 
to fix deeply [262-17] :— v. L, to 
strike the foot down : — n., an in- 
strument for making impressions ; 
impression; make; character. 

*Stam-pede (stam-peed'), n. A 

sudden scampering from fright 

of wild horses, mules, cattle, &c. 

67-18] : — v. t., to cause animals 

to scamper from sudden fright. 

Stam-pe'ding, p. prs. 

Stanch (stansh), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 
stanches.] To stop blood ; to 
hinder from running : — v. i., to 
cease to flow: — a., sound, firm, 
trusty: — often written staunch. 

*Stan-chion (stan'shiin), n. A 
small prop ; a support. 

Stanch-ness (stansh'n^s), n. State 
of being stanch ; soundness. 

Stand, v. i. [stood — stood.] To 
be upon the feet; to be placed, 
as an edifice; to remain erect; 
to remain in the present state ; 
to stop: — v. t., to abide; to en- 
dure : — n., a station ; post ; a 
stop ; difficulty ; a small table. 

Stand'ing, p. prs.: — a., settled, es- 
tablished : — n., continuance ; sta- 
tion, rank. 



Stand-ard (stand'ard), n. An en 
sign; that which is the test of 
other things of the same kind; 
a settled rate; a standing tree 
[156-13] : — a., serving as a test. 

Stand-ing-Ar-my (stand'ing^ar- 
me), n. The regular army. 

Stand'ing- x Ar-mies, n. pi. 

Stand-point (stand'p6int), n. A 
position from which a subject 
can be contemplated. 

Stand-ish (st&nd'lsh), n. A case 
for pen and ink. 

Stang, n. A long bar, a pole. 

Stan-na-ry (stan'naVe), a. Rela- 
ting to tin-works : — w., a tin-mine. 

Stan'na^ries, n. pi. 

Stan-nic (stan'nik), a. Relating 
to tin. 

Stan-num (stan'num), n. Tin. 

Stan-za (stan'za), n. A set of 
lines in poetry, f 

Sta-ple (st3/pl), n. An established 
emporium; a settled mart; chief 
article of produce; a loop of 
iron : — a., settled, established in 
commerce; principal. 

Star, n. A luminous body in the 
heavens ; a mark of reference in 
writing, thus [ * ] ; a person of 
distinction : — v. t., to mark or 
distinguish with a star. 

Star'ring, p. prs. 

Star' red, p.prf. 

Star-board (star'b6rd), n. The 
right hand side of a ship on 
facing the prow : — opposed to 

LARBOARD. [209-5.] 

Starch (startsh), n. A kind of 
viscous matter made of flour or 
potatoes, with which linen is 
stiffened : — v. t. [prs. t. 3, starch- 
es], to stiffen with starch: — a., 
stiff, precise. 

Star-Cham-ber (star'Hsham-btir), 
n. Formerly, an English crimi- 
nal court. 

Starch-ly (startsh'le), ad. Stiffly. 

Starch-ness (startsh'nls), n. 
Stiffness. 



Starch-y (startsh'^), a. [starch- 
ier — starchiest.] Partaking of, 
or like, starch ; stiff. 

Stare, v. i. To look with fixed 
eyes, or wonder: — v.t, to influ- 
ence by staring : — n., fixed look. 

Sta'ring, p. prs. 

Star-GI-a-zer (star'ga x zur), n. An 
astronomer or astrologer. 

Star-GtA-zing (star'ga y zing), n. 
Act of gazing at the stars. 

Stark, a. Stiff; plain; mere. 

Star-less (star'lls), a. Having 
no stars. 

Star-light (star'lite), n. Lustre 
of the stars : — a., lighted by the 
stars. 

Star-ling (star'ling), n. A bird. 

Star-ry (star'r^), a. Like stars ; 
decorated with stars. 

Start, v. i. To move suddenly; 
to shrink; to set out: — v. t., to 
rouse suddenly; to startle; to 
put in motion : — n., a motion of 
terror ; a sudden contraction ; 
act of setting out ; impulse. 

Start-ing-Post (start'lng v p6st), n. 
A place to start from. 

Star-tle (star'tl), v. t. To shock ; 
to fright: — v. i., to shrink: — n. f 
sudden alarm. f 

Star'tling, p. prs. 

Star-va-tion (star-va'shun), n. 
Act of starving ; state of being 
starved. 

Starve (starv), v. i. To perish 
with hunger : to suffer with hun- 
ger : — v. t., to kill with hunger. 

Star'ving, p. prs. 

Starve-ling (starv'ling), n. An 
animal lean from hunger : — a., 
hungry, lean. 

State, n. Condition ; a common- 
wealth; rank; dignity: — v.t., to 
specify; to tell; to represent. 

Sta'ting, p. prs. 

Sta-ted-ly (sta/tMHeJ, ad. At 
regular intervals. 

State-li-ness (state'l&Ws), ?i. 
Grandeur, dignity. 

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STE 



State-ly (state'l£), a. [state- 
lier — STATELIEST.] Majestic ; 

grand; august [151-28] [201-14]: 
— ad., majestically. 

State-ment (state'me'nt), n. Act 
of stating ; a recital of facts. 

STATE-KooM(state'rd6m),n. A room 
in a ship ; a magnificent room. 

States-man (states'man), n. One 
versed in the arts of govern- 
ment; one employed in public 
affairs. 

States 'men, n.pl. 

STATES-MAN-SHip(states , man > shlp), 
n. The qualifications of a states- 
man. [221-13.] 

Stat-ic (stat'lk), j a. Re- 

Stat-i-cal (stat'e^kal), j lating 
to the science of weighing; act- 
ing by weight only. 

Stat-ics (stat'iks), n. pi. The 
science which treats of the forces 
which keep bodies at rest. 

Sta-tion (sta'shun), n. Act of 
standing.; post assigned ; rank ; 
a military post; a stopping- 
place on a railroad : — v. t., to 
put in a post, rank, or place. 

Sta-tion-al (sta'shiWal), a. Re- 
lating to a station. 

#Sta-tion-a-ry (sta r shun v a-r£), a. 
Fixed, not progressive. 

Sta-tion-er (sta'shunMr), n. A 
seller of paper, quills, &e. 

Sta-tion-er-y (sta'shiWur-e), n. 
Articles usually sold by a sta- 
tioner, as paper, pens, &o. 

Sta-tis-tic (sta-tls'tik), ) 

Sta-tis-ti-cal (sta-tfs'te'kal), j °" 
Pertaining to statistics. 

*Sta-tis-ti-cian ( x sta-tls-tish'un), 
n. A person versed in statistics. 

Sta-tis-tics (sta-tls'tiks), n. pi. A 
collection of facts respecting the 
condition and resources of 
nation. 

Sta-tive (sta'tiv), a. Relating to 
a fixed camp. 

Stat-u-a-ry (statsh'u r a-re), n. A 

carver of images; art of carving. 

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Stat'u n a-ries, n. pi. 

Stat-ue (statsh'u), n. An image 
of marble, iron, &c. 

Stat-ure (statsh'yur), n. The 
height of an animal. 

Sta-tus (sta'tus), n. Condition 
of a thing, standing ; acme. 

Stat-u-ta-ble (statsh'u x ta-bl), a. 
According to statute. 

Stat-ute (statsh'iite), n. A law ; 
an edict. 

Stat-u-tor-y (stat'uHur-r&), a. 
Enacted by statute. 

Staunch. See stanch. 

Stave, v. t. [stove or staved — 
stove or staved.] To break in 
pieces; to push {ap.p. — off); to 
furnish with staves; to delay (op. 
p. — off): — n., a thin piece of tim- 
ber for casks; 32 lbs. of hemp: 
— see STAFF. 

Starving, p. prs. * 

Staves (stavz or stavz), n. pi. of 
staff and stave : — see staff. 

Stay (sta), v. i. [staid or stayed 
— staid or stayed.] To con- 
tinue in a place; to wait; to 
dwell ; to remain : — v. t., to sup- 
port; to stop (ap. p. — in, at, 
with) : — n.f continuance in a 
place ; a stop ; a support, a prop. 
[309-18.] 

STAYS,j>rs.*.3 : — n. pi., bodice; ropes 
in a ship to support a mast. 

Stead (st£d), n. Room, place; 
use ; the frame of a bed. 

Stead-fast (sted'fast), a. Fixed, 
firm, constant. 

Stead-fast-ly (ste'd'fast^le), ad. 
Firmly, constantly, steadily. 

*Stead-fast-ness (ste : d / fast x ne ! s), 
n. Firmness, constancy. 

Stead-i-ly (st^d'e^le), ad. With- 
out variation, with firmness.f 

Stead-i-ness (ste'd'eWs), n. Firm- 
ness,unvaried conduct,constancy. 

Stead-y (stM'e), a. [steadier — 
steadiest.] Firm, fixed, regu- 
lar : — v. t. [prs. t. 3, steadies], 
to make firm or steady. 



Stead'i-ed, p. prf. 

Steak (stake), n. A slice of flesh 
broiled, or cut for broiling. 

Steal (st£el), v. t. [stole — stolen.] 
To take by theft; to pilfer: — 
v. %., to practice theft; to with- 
draw privily. / 

Stealth (ste'M), n. The act of 
stealing, theft; secrecy. [270.] 

*Stealth-i-ly (ste'M'e^le), ad. By 
stealth. 

Stealth-y (st&lth'e), a. [stealth- 
ier — stealthiest.] Done by 
stealth, unperceived. [144-31.] 

Steam (steetn), n. Vapor of any 
thing moist and hot : — v. i., to 
smoke with moist heat; to rise in 
vapor : — v. t., to expose to steam. 

Steam-Boat (ste<Wb6te), ) 

STEAM-VES-SEL(steem'vls x sil) j n ' 
A vessel propelled by steam. 

Steam-En-gine (steem'^n-jin), n. 
An engine worked by steam. 

Steam-er (steem'ur), n. A vessel 
propelled by steam ; a cooking- 
utensil. 

*Ste-a-rin ) (st&'aVin), n. One 

Ste-a-rlne J of the constituents 
of fat. 

Steed, n. A horse for state or war. 

Steel, n. Iron refined and hard- 
ened; any thing made of steel: 
— v. t., to point with steel; to 
harden : — a., made of steel. 

Steel-clad (steel'klad), a. Cov- 
ered or mailed with steel. 

Steel-y (steel'e), a. [steelier — 
steeliest.] Like steel; hard. 

*Steel-yard (steelyard), n. A 
kind of balance for weighing. 

Steep, a. Rising or descending 
with great inclination : — n., a 
steep ascent, a precipice: — v. t., 
to soak; to macerate. 

Stee-ple (st£e'pl), n. A turret of 
a church, a spire. 

Steep-ly (steep'le), ad. With pre- 
cipitant declivity, with steepness. 

Steep-ness (steep'ne's), n. Steep 
ascent, precipitant declivity. 



STE 



STE 
n5r, nSt— tube, tub, bull— 611- 



-p5und — thm, this. 



STI 



Steer, n. A young bullock or ox : 
— v. t., to direct ; to guide a ves- 
sel: — v. i., to pursue a course. 
[209-2.] 

*Steer-age (st£er'ije), n. The act 
of steering ; the hinder part of a 
ship for an inferior class of pas- 
sengers. 

Steers-man (steerz'man), n. One 
who steers ; a pilot. 

Steers'men, n. pi. 

Steeve, v. i. To make an angle 
with the line of a vessel's keel. 

Steev'ing, p. prs. 

Stel-lar (steTlar), ) 

*Stel-la-ry (stel'laVe), j a ' 
Relating to the stars, starry. 

*Stel-late (stel-lit), a. Radiated 
as a star ; starred. 

Stem, n. Stalk; family; race 
[352-21] : — v. t., to oppose a 
current; to stop. 

Stem'ming, p. prs. 

Stem'med, p. prf. 

Stench (stensh), n. A bad smell. 

Stench'es, n. pi. 

*#Sten-cil (sten'sil), n. An open 
work pattern used in painting 
and marking: — v. t., to paint 
through a stenciL 

Sten'cii/ing, ) 

*Sten'cil x ling, \P'P rs ' 

Sten'cil-ed, 

*Sten'cill-ed ; 

Ste-nog-ra-pher (ste-n&g'ra v fur), 
n. One skilled in stenography. 

Sten-o-graph-ic ( v sten-6-graf'ik), 
a. Relating to, or expressing 
in, stenography. 

Ste-nog-ra-phy (st£-n&g'raY£), n. 
The art of writing in shorthand. 

Sten-to-ri-an (st^n-t6're v an), a. 
Very loud, vociferous. 

Step, v. t. To move with the 
feet ; to walk ; to proceed : — 
v. i. } to set, as the foot : — n., pro- 
gression by one removal of the 
foot ; a small space ; gait ; pro- 
ceeding: — a prefix denoting re- 
lationship by marriage. 






Step'ping, p. prs. 

Step-ped (stept), p. prf. 

Step-Child (step'tshild), n. A son 
or daughter by marriage only. 

Step'-Chil^dren, n. pi. 

Step-Fa-ther (step'fa^Hur), n. 
A father by marriage. 

STEP-PiNG-STONE(st£p'ping v stone), 
n. A stone laid for the feet; a 
means of advancement. 

Step-Son (step'sun), n. A son by 
marriage. 

Ster-e-og-ra-phy ( v ster-e-6g'gra' 
x fe), n. The art of drawing the 
forms of solids upon a plane. 

*Ste-re-o-scope (ste're v 6-sk6pe), 
n. An optical instrument which 
presents to both eyes the projec- 
tion of a solid body. 

Ste-re-o-scop-ic (^ste-re-o-sk&p' 
Ik), a. Relating to the ste- 
reoscope. 

Ste-re-o-type (ste'reV>-tlpe or 
ster'e x 6-tlpe), n. The art of 
printing from solid plates cast 
from movable types, or the art 
of making such plates : — v. t., to 
make, or print with, stereotype 
plates : — a., pertaining to stereo- 
types. 

*STE-RE-o-TY-PER(ste'r£-6Hl-pur), 
n. One who makes stereotypes. 

Ster-ile (ster'il), a. Unfruitful; 
barren. 

Ste-ril-i-ty (ste-ril'le^te), n. Bar- 
renness, unfruitfulness. 

Ster-ling (steVling), a. Genuine, 
standard : — n., English coin ; 
standard rate. [285.] 

Stern, a. Severe, harsh, rigid : — 
??., the hinder part of a ship. 

Ster-nal (steVnal), a. Relating to 
the breast-bone. 

Stern-Cha-ser (stern 'tsha^sur), n. 
A gun to fire from the stern of a 
ship. 

Stern-ly (stern 'le), ad. Severely. 

Stern-ness (stSrn'nes), «. Se- 
verity of look or manners, harsh- 
ness. 

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Ster-num (ster'num), n. The 
breast-bone. 

STER-Nu-TA-TioN( v ster-nu-ta / shun), 
n. The act of sneezing. 

Stern-Way (stern'wa), n. Back- 
ward movement of a ship. 

*Ster-to-rous (steYt6 x rus), a. 
Breathing deeply, snoring. 

*Steth-o-scope (steW6'skdpe), n. 
An instrument used to distinguish 
sounds in the thorax. 

*Ste-ve-dore (ste've x d5re), n. A 
man employed to load and un- 
load vessels. 

Stew (stu), v. t. To seethe any 
thing in a slow, moist heat: — 
v. %., to be seethed slowly : — n., 
meat stewed ; confusion. 

Stew-ard (stu'urd), n. One who 
manages the affairs of another. 

Stew-ard-ship (stu'urd^ship), n. 
The office of a steward. 

Stib-i-um (stibium), n. Antimony. 

Stich (stik), n. A verse in poetry. 

Stick (stik), n. A piece of wood: 
— v. i. [stuck — stuck], to stop; 
to adhere ; to be constant; to scru- 
ple ; to stab : — v. t., to fix in or on ; 
to stab. (ap.p. — to, by, in, on.) 

Stick-i-ness (stik'e v nes), n. Ad- 
hesive quality. 

Stick-le (stik'kl), v. i. To strive; 
to contend; to contest. 

Stick'ling, p. prs. 

Stick-ler (stlk'klur), n. An ob- 
stinate contender. 

Stick-y (stik'e), a. [stickier — 
stickiest.] Adhesive, viscous. 

Stiff, a. Rigid ; stubborn ; ob- 
stinate ; formal ; not graceful. 

Stif-fen (stlf fn), v. t. To make 
stiff: — v. i., to grow stiff. 

*Stiff-ly (stifle), ad. Rigidly. 

Stiff-Necked (stif nekd), a. Ob- 
stinate, stubborn. 

Stiff-ness (stif'n^s), n. Obsti- 
nacy; rigidity. 

Sti-fle (stl'fl), v. t. To oppress; 
to suffocate; to suppress; to ex- 
tinguish. 

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STI 



STI 
Fate, far, fill, fit — me, m£t — pine, pin — no, mSve, 



STO 



Sti'fling, p. prs. 

Stig-ma (stig'ma), n. A mark of 
infamy; a brand. [262-18.] 

Stig-mat-ic (stig-mit'ik), a. Hav- 
ing a stigma; marked. 

Stig-ma-tize (stlg'ma v tlze), v. t. 
To brand with reproach or infamy. 

Stig'ma^ti-zing, p. prs. 

*Stile, n. A set of steps into a 
field; the pin of a sun-dial: — 
see STYLE. 

Stil-et-to (stil-et't6), n. A small 
dagger : an instrument to make 
eyelet holes : — v. t., to stab. 

*Stil-et / toes, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Still, v. t. To silence; to ap- 
pease ; to distil liquors : — a., si- 
lent, quiet : — ad., to this time : — 
con. d., nevertheless {cor. c. — 
though, although) : — n., a vessel 
for distillation ; silent. 

Stil-la-tor-y (stil'la x tur-re), n. 
An alembic. 

Still-born (stll'bdrn), a. Born 
lifeless. 

*Still-Life (sdl'llfe), n. In Paint- 
ing, a representation of things 
destitute of animal life. 

*Still-ness (stll'nes), n. Calm, 
quiet, silence. 

*Still-y (stil'e), ad. Calmly ; 
silently. 

StIlt, n. A walking support used 
by boys: — v. t., to elevate. 

Stim-u-lant (stimulant), n. That 
which excites: — a., exciting. 

Stim-u-late (stimulate), v. t. To 
urge forward ; to rouse to action ; 
to excite. [317.] 

Stim'u v la-ting, p. prs. 

Stim-l t -la-tion ( stini-u-la , shun), n. 
The action of stimulants ; forced 
excitement. 

Stim-u-la-tive (stim'u v la-tiv), a. 
Stimulating : — n., a stimulant. 

Stim-u-la-tor (stim'u^la-tur), n. 
One who, or that which, stimu 
lates. 

Stim-u-ltjs (stimulus), n. Some- 
thing which incites ; a stimulant. 
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Stim'u'li, n. pi. 

StIng, v. t. or v. i. [stung — stung.] 
To pierce or wound with a sting; 
to pain : — n., a sharp point with 
which some animals are armed ; 
any thing that gives pain ; the 
point in the last verse. 

Stin-gi-ly (stin'je^le), ad. Cove- 
tously. 

Stin-gi-ness (stin'je v n£s), w. Ava- 
rice; covetousness. 

Stin-gy (stln'je), a. [stingier — 
stingiest.] Extremely close ; 
covetous, avaricious. 

Stint, v. t. To limit ; to restrain ; 
to confine [179-8] : — n., limit, 
restraint, a bound. 

StIpe, n. A species of stem, as 
in ferns. 

Sti-pend (stl'pend), n. Wages ; 
settled pay. 

* Sti-pen-di-a-ry (sti-pen'de v i-re), 
n. One who serves for a set- 
tled compensation: — a., receiv- 
ing a stipend. 

Sti-pen'dfa-ries, n. pi. 

Stip-ple (stlp'pl), v. t. To engrave 
by dots. 

Stip'pling, p. prs. : — n., engraving 
by dots. 

Stip-u-late (stipulate), v. L To 
contract; to bargain. 

Stip'u x la-ting, p. prs. 

Stip-u-la-tion ( v st'ip-u-la'shun), n. 
Bargain; agreement, contract. 

Stir (stiir), v. t. To move; to in- 
cite; to quicken; to agitate: — 
v. i., to move one's self: — n., agi- 
tation ; bustle ; commotion. 

Stir'ring, p. prs. 

Stir'red, p. prf. 

*Stir-rup (stur'rup or steVrup), n. 
An iron for a horseman's foot. 
[286-11.] 

Stitch (stltsh), v. i. To sew; to 
join ; to work with a needle : — 
v. t., to sew ; to practice sewing : 
— n., a single pass of a needle; 
a sharp pain. 

Stitch'es, n. pi. and^>rs. t. 3. 



Stock (st6k), n. A trunk ; a log ; 
the body of a plant; a handle ; a 
close neckcloth ; a race ; cattle 
in general ; the frame on which 
a ship is built; a fund of money, 
a capital [322-17] : — v. t., to fur- 
nish with goods ; to store. 

Stock'ing, p. prs. : — n., a covering 
for the leg. 

Stock-fish (st6k'flsh), n. Codfish 
dried without salt. 

Stock-hold-er (st6k'h6ld'ur), n. 
One who holds stock; a share- 
holder. 

Stock-Job-ber (st6k'j6Vbur), n. 
One who deals in funds. 

Stocks (st6ks), n. pi. Prison for 
the legs ; public funds. 

Stock-Still (st6k'stil), a. Mo- 
tionless. 

*Stock-y (st6k'e), a. [stockier 
— stockiest.] Stout, thick. 

*Sto-ic (sto'ik), n. A philosopher 
of the sect of Zeno; one who 
pretends to be without feeling : 
— a., relating to the Stoics ; cold, 
unfeeling. 

Sto-i-cal (st6'e x kil), a. Unfeeling. 

*Sto-i-cal-ly (sto'e v kal-le), ad. 
In a stoical manner. 

Sto-i-cal-ness (sto'^kal-ne's), n. 
The state of being stoical. 

*Sto-i-cism (st6'e x sizm), n. The 
doctrines of the Stoics ; insensi- 
bility. 

Stole, pst. t. of steal : — n., a long 
vest; a garment of a priest or 
matron. 

Sto'len, p. prf. of steal. 

Sto-lid-i-ty (st6-lid'e v te), n. Stu- 
pidity. 

Stom-ach (stum'uk), n. The organ 
of digestion; appetite; liking; 
anger ; pride : — v. t., to put up 
with; to endure. 

*Stom-a-cher (stum'a v tshur), n. 
An ornament for the breast. 

*Sto-mach-ic (st6-mik'ik), a. Re- 
lating to the stomach : — n., a 
medicine for the stomach. 



STO 



STB, 
n6r, nSt — tube, tub, bull — dil — p6und — ^in, THis. 



STB, 



*Stom-ach-less (stum'dk^lfis), a. 
Having no appetite. 

St6ne, ti. A hard body; a gem ; a 
calculous concretion in the body; 
the case which, in some fruits, 
contains the seed ; 14 pounds of 
iron, 8 pounds of meat : — v. t. y to 
pelt with stones; to free from 
stones : — a., made of stone. 

Sto'ning, p. prs. 

Stone-Blind (st6ne'blind), a. 
Completely blind. 

*Stone-Coal (st6ne'k61e), n. 
Mineral coal. 

Stone-Cut-ter (st6ne , kdt > tdr), n. 
One who hews stone. 

*Stone-Fruit (st6ne'fr66t), n. A 
fruit that contains a stone, as a 
peach, plum, &c. ; an imitation 
of fruit, made of stone. 

*Stone-Ware (st6ne'ware), n. A 
species of earthen-ware. 

*Ston-i-ness (st6n'e N n^s), n. State 
of being stony. 

Sto-ny (st6'ne), a. [stonier — 
stoniest.] Abounding with 
stone; hard. 

Stood (stud), pst. t. and p. prf. of 
stand. 

Stook (stuk), n. A collection of 
sheaves in the field. 

St66l, n. A seat without a back. 

Stool-Pig-eon (sto&r x plj-ln), n. 
One who, or that which, decoys. 

St66p, v. i. To bend down or for- 
ward ; to submit ; to yield : — n., 
act of stooping; a porch with 
seats ; a vessel of liquor. 

St6p, v. t. To hinder; to put an 
end to; to check motion; to 
stay : — v. i., to pause : — n., ces- 
sation of motion ; obstruction ; a 
point in writing; that which stops. 

Stop'ping, p. prs. 

Stop'ped, p. prf. 

*Stop-page (st&p'pije), n. The 
act of stopping, obstruction. 

Stop-per (st6p'pur), n. That by 
which an orifice is closed : — v. t. } 
to close with a stopper. 



Stop-ple (st6p'pl), n. A stopper. 

Stor-age (sto-rije), n. Pay for 
storing. 

St6re, n. Plenty; a warehouse; a 
shop ; a supply hoarded : — v. t., 
to stock; to lay up; to furnish. 

Sto'ring, p. prs. 

Store-house (store'hduse), n, A 
magazine. 

Store-hous-es (stdre'hduzlz),w.^. 

*Stor-ge (st6r'j£), n. Natural af- 
fection of parents. 

St6rk, n. A bird of passage. 

St6rm, n. A tempest; assault; tu- 
mult: — v. t., to attack by open 
force: — v. i., to blow with vio- 
lence; to rage. 

Storm-i-ness (stdrm'e^ne's), n. The 
quality of being stormy. 

Storm-y (stdrm'?), a. [stormier 
— stormiest.] Tempestuous ; 
windy ; violent. 

*Storth-ing (stdrtlng), n. The 
legislative body of Norway. 

Sto-ry (st&'re), n. A tale, history; 
a floor of rooms : — v. t., to tell 
to describe. [156-5.] 

Sto'ri-ed, p. prf. 

Sto'ries, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

*Stoup (stMp or st66p), n. A vessel 
for holding liquids ; a basin. 

St5ut, a. Strong, valiant, brave. 

Stout-ly (stdut'le), ad. Lustily ; 
boldly. 

Stout-ness (stdut'ne's),**. Strength, 
boldness. 

St6ve, n. An iron box in which 
fire is made : — v. t., to keep warm 
by a stove -.—pst. t. and p. prf. of 

STAVE. 

Sto-ver (st6'vur), n. Fodder. 

Stow (st6), v. t. To lay up. 

Stow-age (sto'ije), n. Boom for 
laying up. 

Stra-bis-mus (stra-blz'mus), n. A 
squinting. 

Strad-dle (strad'dl), v. i. or v. t. 
To walk or stand wide and awk- 
wardly; to stride across. 

Strad'dling, p. prs. 



I 

I 



Strag-gle (strag'gl), v. i. To 
wander; to ramble. 

* Straggling, p. prs. 

* Straight (strate), a. Direct, not 

crooked ; right ; narrow : — ad., 
immediately ; directly. 

*Straight-en (stra'tn), v. t. To 
make straight. 

Straight-for-ward (strate-f6r'- 
ward), a. Direet; not deviating. 

*Straight-ly (strate'le), ad. In a 
direct line. 

*Straight-ness (strate'nSs), n. 
Bectitude ; directness. 

•-Straight-way (strate'wa), ad. 
Immediately. 

Strain (strane), v. t. To squeeze 
through something; to sprain; 
to stretch ; to filter (ap. p. — out): 
— v. i., to make violent efforts ; 
to be filtered : — »., a violent ef- 
fort ; a sprain ; style of speak- 
ing; a song. 

Strain-er (strane'ur), n. One who, 
or that which, strains ; a filter. 

^Strait (strate), n. A narrow 
pass of water; difficulty; dis- 
tress: — a., narrow; strict. 

*Strait-en (stra'tn), v. t. To make 
narrow ; to distress ; to confine. 
[356-10.] 

*Strait-Laced (strate'laste), a. 
Stiff, rigid. 

*STRAiT-LY(strate , le)«c?.Narrowly. 

*Strait-ness (strate'nes), n. Nar- 
rowness; strictness. 

*Strait-Jack-et (strate^jak-it), n. 
An instrument for confining the 
limbs of a maniac. 

Strake, n. The tire of a wheel. 

Strand, n. The verge of the sea ; 
one of the twists of a rope [74-3]: 
— v. t. or v. *., to drive on shallows. 

^Strange (stranje), a. Foreign ; 
odd ; new ; causing surprise ; 
unknown. 

Strange-ly (stranje'le), ad. Won- 
derfully, remarkably, oddly. 

Strange-ness (stranje'nes), «. 
Mutual dislike ; wonderfulness. 
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STR 



STR 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me, met — pine, pin — n&, move, 



STR 



Stran-ger (strane'jur), n. A for- 
eigner ; a guest. 

Stran-gle (strang'gl), v. t. or v. i, 
To choke ; to suffocate ; to sup- 
press. 

Strangling, p. prs. 

Stran-gles (strang'glz), n. pi. 
Swellings in a horse's throat. 

Stran-gu-la-tion ( x strang-gu-l 
shun), n. The act of strangling. 

Strap, n. A narrow, long slip of 
cloth or leather; an iron plate 
for connecting timbers : — v. t., to 
whip or sharpen with a strap. 

Strap'ping, p. prs.: — a., vast, large 

Strap-ped (strapt), p. prf. 

*Strap-pa-do (strap-pa'do), n 
Chastisement by blows or falls. 

Stra-ta (stra'ta), n. pi. of stra- 
tum. Beds, layers. [159-20.] 

-Strat-a-gem (strat'a^jlm), n. An 
artifice; a manoeuvre. [113-16.] 

*Strat-e-gist (strat'e^jlst), n. 
One skilled in strategy. 

*Strat-e-gy (strat'e v je), n. The 
science of conducting military 
movements. 

*Strat-i-pi-ca-tion ( N strat-e-fe 
ka'shun), n. An arrangement of 
strata. 

*Strat-i-form (strat'e x f6rm), a. 
In the form of strata. 

Strat-i-fy (strat'eYi), v. i. or v. t. 
prs. t. 3, stratifies.] To form 
nto strata. 

Strat'iVi-ed, p. prf. 

*STRA-TOC-RA-CY(stra-t6k'ra v s£),n. 
A government by an army. 

Stra-toc'ra^cies, n. pi. 

Stra-tctm (stra'tum), n. A bed, a 
layer. 

Strat'a, ) , 

Stra'tums, J n ' & ' 

Straw, n. The stalk on which 
grain grows ; any thing worthless. 

Straw-Bail (straw'bale), n. Bail 
entered by one not responsible. 

Straw-ber-ry (straw'beVre), n. A 
plant and its fruit. 

Straw'ber x ries, n. pi. 
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Stray (stra), v. i. To wander ; to 

rove : — n., a beast lost by wan 

dering: — a., lost. 
*Streak (streek), n. A line of 

color; a stripe : — v. t., to stripe. 
Streak-y (stre&k^e), a. [streak 

ier — streakiest.] Striped. 
Stream (streem), n. A running 

water; current: — v. i., to flow; 

to move continuously. 
Stream-er (streem'ur), n. An 

ensign, a pennon. 
Stream-let (streem'let), n. A 

small stream. 
Stream-y (streem'e), a. Flowing; 

full of streams. 
Street, n. A way, a paved way. 
Strength (streng^), n. Force 

vigor ; power. 
Streng-then (streng'^n), v. t. To 

make strong : — v. i., to grow 

strong. 
Streng-then-er (streng'^n^dr), n. 

That which gives strength. 
Stren-u-ous (stren't^us), a. Ur 

gent, zealous, brave. [258-11.] 
Stren-u-ous-ly (streVuSis-l&), ad. 

Vigorously. 
Stren-u-ous-ness (streVu N us-n£s), 

n. State of being strenuous 
Stress, n. Importance,* weight; 

force. 
Stretch (stretsh), v. t. To ex- 
tend ; to spread ; to exaggerate : 

— v. L, to be drawn out; to be 

extended; to exaggerate: — n., 

extension, reach, effort. 
Stretch'es, n. pi. and^>r». t. 3. 
Strew (stru or strd), v. t. 

[STREWED — STREWED, STROWN.] 

To spread by scattering; to 
strow. 

*Stri-jE (strl'e), n. pi. Small chan- 
nels in shells. 

Stri-ate (strl'lt), ) a. Having 

Stri-a-ted (strl'aH£d), j strige. 

Stricken, p. prf. of strike. 

Strick-le (strik'kl), n. An in- 
strument for levelling grain. 

Strict (strlkt), a. Exact, severe. 



Strict-ly (strikt'le), ad. With 
severity; rigorously, exactly. 

Strict-ness (strlkt'nSs), n. Exact- 
ness, severity, rigor. 

Stric-ture (strlk'tshur), n. Con- 
traction; a slight touch; censure. 

StrIde, v. i. [strode, strid, or 

STRIDED — STRIDDEN, STRID, Or 

strided.] To walk with long 
steps : — v. t. f to cross with one 
step : — n. y a long step. 

Stri'ding, p. prs. 

*Stri-dor (strl'dur), n. A creak- 
ing sound. 

Strid-u-lous (stridulus), a. 
Creaking. 

StrIfe, n. Contention ; debate ; 
quarrel. 

StrIke, v. t. [struck — struck or 
stricken.] To hit with a blow; 
to lower, as a flag; to beat; to 
stamp: — v. i., to make a quick 
blow ; to combine for higher wa- 
ges : — n. y an instrument for lev- 
elling a measure of grain. 

Striking, p. prs.: — a., surprising, 
affecting, impressive. 

Stri-king-ly (strl'klng^le), ad. 
So as to impress or surprise. 

String, n. A slender rope ; a se- 
ries ; a cord ; a nerve, a ten- 
don : — v. t. [strung or stringed 
— strung or stringed], to fur- 
nish with strings; to put on a 
string. 

String-ed (strlngd), a. Having 
strings. 

*Strin-gen-cy (strln'jeVse), n. 
Tightness, pressure. 

Strin-gent (strin'jent), a. Binding. 

String-halt. See springhalt 

String-i-ness (string'e x n£s), n. 
The quality of being stringy. 

String-y (strlng'e), a. [string- 
er — stringiest.] Fibrous, ropy. 

StrIp, v. t. To make naked ; to 
rob ; to pillage : — n. } a narrow 
shred, a slip. (ap.p. — of.) 

Stripping, p. prs. 

Strip'ped, p. prf. 



STR 



STU 
nor, n6t— tube, tub, bull— 611- 



-pSund — «Mn, THis. 



STU 



StrIpe, v. t. To variegate with 
lines of different colors [363-28]: 
— n., a variation of colors ; a 
lash ; affliction. 

Stri'ping, p. prs. 

Strip-ling (stripping), n. A lad. 
a young man. 

STRIVE, V. i. [STRIVED Or STROVE 

— strived or striven.] To con 

tend; to struggle, (ap. p. — with, 

against.) 
Stri'ving, p. prs. 
Strode, pst. t. of stride. 
Str6ke, n. A blow ; a sound ; an 

effort; a touch: — v. t, to rub 

gently; to make smooth. 
Stro'king, p. prs. 
Strokes-man (str6kes'man), n. 

The hindmost rower in a boat. 
Strokes'men, n. pi. 
Stroll (str61e), v. i. To wander; 

to rove; to ramble. [20-14.] 
Str6ng, a. Vigorous; potent; co- 
gent ; offensive ; bright. 
Strong-hold (str6ng'h61d), n. A 

fortified place. [powerfully. 

STR0NG-LY(str6ng'le),a^. Forcibly, 
Stron-ti-um (stron'she^um), n. A 

white, heavy metal. 
StrSp, n. A strap. 
*Stro-phe (str6'fe), n. The first 

stanza of an ode sung in parts. 
Strove, pst t. of strive. 
*Strow (str6), v. t. [strowed — 

strowed or strown.] To spread 

by scattering; to strew. 
Strown, p. prf. of strown and 

STREW. 

Struck, pst. t. of strike. 
#*Struc-tur-al (struk'tshur^al), a. 

Relating to structure. 
Struc-ture (struk'tshur), n. An 

edifice ; form ; a fabric ; manner 

of building. [66-17.] 
Strug-gle (strug'gl), v. i. To 

strive; to contend: — n., labor; 

effort; agony. [69-12.] 
Struggling, p. prs. 
Stru-ma (str66'ma), n. Scrofula. 
Strung, pst. t. smdp.prf. of string. 



Strut, v. i. To walk with affected 
dignity : — n., an affected walk. 

Strut'ting, p. prs. 

Strut'ted, p. prf. 

Strych-ni-a (strik'ne^a), } 

*Strych-nine (strik'nine), j 
The poisonous principle of nux 
vomica. 

Stub, v. t. To force or grub up ; to 
strike the toes against an ob- 
ject : — n., a log, a block. 

Stub'bing, p. prs. 

Stub-bed (stubd), p. prf. 

Stub-bed (stub'bed), a. Short 
and thick. 

Stub-bed-ness (stub'be^nes), n. 
State of being stubbed. 

Stub-ble (stub'bl), n. The stalks 
of grain left by reapers. 

Stub-born (stub'burn), a. Ob- 
stinate, inflexible. 

Stub-born-ly (stub'burnHe), ad, 
Obstinately, inflexibly. 

*Stub-born-ness (stub'btirn^nes), 
Obstinacy. 

Stub-by (stub'be), a. [stubbier 
— stubbiest.] Full of stubs ; 
short and thick. 

Stub-Nail (stub'nale), n. A short, 
thick nail. 

*Stuc-co (stuk'k6), n. A fine 
plaster for walls : — v. t., to plas- 
ter with stucco. 

Stuck, pst. t. and p. prf. of stick. 

Stud, n. A postf a stake ; a nail 
with a large head driven for or- 
nament ; a piece of jewelry worn 
in shirt-bosoms ; a set of horses : 
— v. t., to adorn with studs. 

Stud'ding, p. prs. 

Stud'ded, p. prf. 

*Stud-ding-Sail (stud'ding^sale), 
n. A sail set beyond the princi- 
pal sails. 

Stu-dent (sfru'dent), n. A man 
given to books ; one pursuing a 
regular course of study. 

*Stu-di-o (stiVde x 6), n. The work- 
shop of an artist. 

Stu'di v os, n. pi. 



Stu-di-ous (stu'de x us), a. Given to 
books; attentive, diligent. 

Stu-di-ous-ly (stu'de v us-le), ad. 
Attentively, diligently. 

Stu-Di-ous-ness (stu'de y us-n§s), n. 
Addiction to study. 

Stud-y (stud'e), n. Application to 
books and learning ; attention ; 
apartment for books : — v. i., to 
think closely : — v. t., to consider 
attentively. 

*St(td'ies, n. pi. Sindprs. t. 3. 

Stud'i-ed, p. prf. : — a., learned ; 
versed; premeditated. 

Stuff, n. Any matter; materials; 
furniture; medicine; cloth: — 
v. t., to fill; to swell: — v. i., to 
feed gluttonously. 

Stuffing, p. prs.: — n., that by 
which any thing is filled ; relish- 
ing ingredients put into meat. 

Stul-ti-fy (stul'te^i), v. t. [prs. 
t. 3, stultifies.] To make 
foolish. 

Stul'tiVi-ed, p. prf. 

Stum, n. Unfermented wine. 

Stum-ble (stum'bl), v. i. To trip; 
to slip ; to err : — n. f a trip ; a 
blunder. 

Stum'bling, p. prs. 

Stum-bling-Block (stum'bling- 
N bl6k), n. That which causes 
stumbling or offense. 
Stum-bling-Stone (stum'bllng- 
x stdne), n. Same as stumbling- 
block, which see. 

Stump, n. That part of any solid 
body remaining after amputa- 
tion ; a place for haranguing : — 
a. f spoken on the stump : — v. t. 
or v. %., to walk clumsily ; to ad- 
dress on political subjects. 

Stump-y (stump'e), a. Full of 
stumps; short; stubby. 

Stun, v. t. To confound or make 
senseless with a blow or noise. 
[222.] 

Stun'ning, p. prs. 

Stun'ned, p. prf. 

Stung, pst. t. and p. prf. of sting. 
4S9 



STY 



SUB 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me, met — pine, pin — no, move, 



SUB 



Stunt, v. t. To hinder from 
growth. 

*Stupe, v. t. To foment: — n., 
cloth for fomentations. 

Stu'ping, p. prs. 

STU-PE-FAC-TiON(\stu-pe-fak'shun) 
n. Stupidity j a senseless state. 

Stu-pe-fac-tive ( N stu-pe-fak'tlv), 
a. Causing insensibility. 

-Stu-pe-fy (stu'pe x fl), v. t. [prs. 
t. 3, stupefies.] To make 
stupid. 

Stu'pffi-ed, p. prf. 

*Stu-pen-dous (stu-peVdus), a. 
Wonderful, amazing, astonish- 
ing. [69-25.] [287-2.] 

Stu-pen-dous-ly (stti-peVdus v le), 
ad. In an astonishing manner. 

Stu-pen-dous-ness (stu-peVdus 
v nls), n. State of being stu- 
pendous. 

Stu-pid (stu'pid), a. Dull, heavy, 
foolish. 

Stu-pid-i-ty (stu-pld'eH&), n. 
Dullness, heaviness of mind. 

Stu-pidVties, n. pi. 

Stu-pid-ly (stu'pid v le), ad. Dully. 

Stu-pid-ness (stu'pidWs), n. 
Stupidity. 

*Stu-por (stu'pur), n. Suspension 
of sensibility, numbness. 

Stur-di-ly (stur'de'l£),ad. Boldly, 
stoutly. 

STUR-Di-NESs(stur r de > nSs), n. Stout- 
ness, hardiness. 

Stur-dy (stur'd£), a. [sturdier 
— sturdiest.] Hardy, stout. 

*Stur-geon (stur'jun), n. A large 
fish. 

Stut-ter (stut'tdr), v. i. To stam- 
mer ; to hesitate in speech. 

Sty (sti), n. A place for hogs ; a 
small tumor on the eyelid : — 
v. t., to enclose in a sty. 

Sti'ed, p. prf. 

*Sties, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

*Styg-i-an (stij'e^an), a. Infernal: 
— a., relating to the river Styx. 

Styx (stlks), n. In Mythology, a 
river crossed by the dead. 
490 



Style (sttle), n. Manner of speak 
ing or writing ; title ; a gnomon : 
— see stile [163-10] : — v. t., to 
call ; to name ; to term. 
*Sty'ling, p. prs. 

In Chronology, the term 
old style is applied to the 
calendar established by Julius 
Caesar, in which, years divisi 
ble by 4 contained 366 days : 
new style to that established 
by Pope Gregory XIII., in 
1582, in which year the 5th of 
October was reckoned the 15th, 
to bring back the equinoxes to 
the same days of the year upon 
which they occurred in a.d. 
325, the year in which the 
Council of Nice met. In new 
style leap-years are those 
which are divisible by 4, ex- 
cepting all which are divisible 
by 100 and not by 400. 

In Great Britain the New 
Style was adopted in 1752 by 
reckoning the 3d of September 
as the 14th. Previous to 1752 
the legal year commenced on 
the 25th of March. The Old 
and New Styles now differ 12 
days. Russia is the only coun 
try that adheres to the Old 
Style. See year. 
Sty-let (stl'let), n. A small dag- 
ger, a stiletto. % 
'••Sty-lish (sti'lish), a. Showy. 
*Styp-tic (stip'tik), n. An astrin- 
gent medicine : — a., astringent. 
*Sua-sion (swa'zhun), n. Act of 

persuading. 
Sua-sive (swa'slv), \ a. Hav- 

Sua-sor-y (swa'siirVe), j ing a 

tendency to persuade. 
Suav-i-ty (swav'e x te),n. Sweetness, 

mildness, softness. 
SuavVties, n. pi. 
Sub-ac-id (sub-as'sld), a. Sour in 

a small degree. 
Sub-ac-rid (sdb-ak'rid), a. Pun- 
gent in a small degree. 



*Sub-al-tern (sub'arte'rn or sub- 
altern), n. An inferior officer : 
— a., inferior. 

*Sub-com-mit-tee ( v sub-k6m-imY- 
tee), n. A subordinate committee. 

Sub-dea-con (sub'de x kn), n. An 
under-deacon. 

Sub-di-vide ( x sub-de-vlde')> v. t. 
To divide again. 

v Sub-di-vi'ding,^>. prs. 

Sub-di-vi-sion fsub-de-vizh'un), n. 
The act of subdividing. 

*Sub-du-a-ble (sub-du'a N bl), a. 
Possible to be subdued. 

Sub-duce (sub-duse'), ) v. t. To 

Sub-duct (sub-dukf), j takeaway. 

^Sub-du'cing, p. prs. 

Sub-due (sub-du'), v. t. To con- 
quer; to tame; to melt. 

*Sub-du'ing, p. prs. 

Sub-ja-cent (sub-ja'sent), a. Ly- 
ing under. 

Sub-ject (sub'je'kt), n. One who 
lives under the dominion of an- 
other; that on which any opera- 
tion is performed; topic; theme 
[53-25] [289-3] :— a., placed or 
situated under; exposed, liable. 
(ap. p. — to.) 

Sub-ject (sub-jekf), v. t. To put 
under ; to enslave ; to expose ; 
to reduce; to make liable. 

Sub-jec-tion (sub-jek'shun), n. 
The state of being under govern- 
ment; subjugation; slavery. 

Sub-ject-ive (siib-je'kt'lv), a. Re- 
lating to a subject. 

SUB-JEC-TIVE-LY (sub-j^k'tlv'le), 

ad. In the state or manner of a 

subject. 
Sub-jec-tiv-i-ty ( x sub-j§k-tiv'e- 

v te), n. State of being subjective. 
Sub-join (sub-j6in'), v. t. To add 

at the end. [279-15.] 
Sub-ju-gate ( sub 'j ungate), v. t. To 

conquer; to subdue; to bring 

under control. 
*Sub'ju x ga-ting, p. prs. 
Sub-ju-ga-tion (^sub-ju-ga'shun), 

n. The act of subduing. [359-16.] 



SUB 



nor, n&t- 



SUB 
-tube, tub, bdll — 611- 



-p5und — thm, this. 



SUB 



Sub-junc-tive (sub-jungk'tlv), a. 
Subjoined to something else. 

Sub-li-ma-ble (sub-U'rna v bl), a. 
Capable of being sublimed. 

Sub -li-mate (sub'le x mit), n. A 
substance sublimated : — a., re- 
fined ; raised by sublimation. 

Sub-li-mate (sub'le'mate), v. t. To 
refine by heat; to convert into 
vapor and condense again; to 
exalt ; to sublime. 

Sub'li v ma-ting, p. prs. 

S ub -li-m a-tion ( x sub-le-ma'shun), 
n. Act of sublimating. 

Sub-lime (sub-lime'), a. Grand; 
high, lofty [66-3] : — n., grand or 
lofty style : — v. t., to sublimate : 
to raise ; to exalt.f 

Sub-li'ming, p. prs. 

Sub-lime-ly (sub-llme'l£), ad. 
Loftily; grandly. 

Sub-lime-ness (sub-llme'nes), ) 

Sub-lim-i-ty (sub-lim'eHe), J n ' 
Loftiness of style or sentiment; 
elevation ; grandeur. [289.] 

Sub-limVties, ?». pi. 

S ub-lin-e-a-tion ( v sub-lln-£-a'- 
shun), n. A line drawn under a 
word. 

Sub-lu-nar (sub-lii'nar), j 

*Sub-lu-na-ry (subWna-r£), j °" 
Under the moon ; earthly ; ter- 
restrial. [320-11.] 

Sub-ma-rine ( v sub-ina-r£eV), a. 
Lying under the sea. [57-1.] 

♦Sub-merge (sub-merje'), v. t. To 
put under wliter. 

Sub-mer'ging, p. prs. 

Sub-mer-sion (silb-iner'shun), n. 
The act of submerging. 

Sub-mis-sion (sub-mish'un), n. 
Resignation, obedience ; compli- 
ance ; act of submitting. [112-1.] 
[267-23.] 

Sub-mis-sive (sub-mis'slv), a. 
Humble; compliant, (ap.p. — to.) 

Sub-mis-sive-ly (sub-rnis'slv v le), 
ad. Humbly, with submission. 

Sub-mis-sive-ness (siib-nns'siv- 
v n£s), n. Submission. 



Sub-mit (sub-mlt'), v. t. To resign 
to authority ; to yield ; to refer : 
— v. i,, to be subject; to surren- 
der, (ap. p.— to.) [202-18.] 

Sub-mit'ting, p. prs. 

Sub-mit'ted, p. prf. 

Sub-mul-ti-ple (sub-mul'te^pl), n. 
An aliquot or even part. 

*Sub-nas-cent (sub-nas'sSnt), a. 
Growing beneath. 

Sub-or-di-na-cy (sub 6r'de N na-se), 
n. The state of being subject. 

Sub-or-di-nate (sub-6r'de x nit), a. 
Inferior in authority or rank : — 
n., one inferior in authority or 
rank. 

SUB-OR-DI-NATE-LY (sub-oYdeVllt- 

le), ad. In a subordinate manner. 

Sub-or-di-na-tion (siib y 6r-de-na'- 
shun), ii. State of being infe- 
rior; subjection. [267-24.] 

Sub-orn (siib-drn'), v. t. To pro- 
cure to testify falsely. [100-18.] 

*Sub-or-na-tion ( N sub-6r-na'- 

shun), n. The act of suborning. 

Sub-pe-na | (sub-pe'na), n. A 

*Sub-pce-na J writing command- 
ing attendance as a witness : — 
v. t. f to serve with a subpoena. 

Sub-pos-i-tive (sub-p6z / e v tlv), a. 
Noting a degree of comparison 
below the positive ; as, blackish. 

Sub-scribe (sub-skribe'), v. t. To 
consent or attest by underwriting 
one's name : — v. i.,to promise by 
underwriting one's name. 

Sub-scri'bing, p. prs, 

Sub-scrip-tion (sub-skrlp'shun), n. 
Any thing underwritten ; act of 
contributing to an undertaking; 
that which is subscribed. 

Sub-se-quence (sub'se x kwense), n. 
The state of following. 

Sub-se-quent (sub'se v kwe , nt), a. 
Following in train, coming after. 
[134-14.] 

Sub-se-quent-ly (sub'se^kwe'nt- 
le), ad. Afterward in time. 

Sub-serve (sub-seiV), v. t. To 
serve ins truuien tally, to promote. 



Sub-serVing, p. prs. 
SuB-SERv-i-ENCE(sub-serv'e x ense), 

n. Subserviency. 
*Sub-serv-i-en-cy (sub-seVv'e^en- 

se), n. Fitness, instrumentality. 

[47-7.] 
*Sub-serv-i-ent (sub-se'rv'e^ent), 

a. Subordinate, instrumental. 
Sub-side (sub-side'), v. i. To tend 

downwards; to sink; to settle; 

to abate.f 
Sub-si'ding, p. prs. 
Sub-si-dence (sub-sl'dense), j 
*SuB-si-DEN-CY(sub-si'd§n N se) J n * 

The act of subsiding. 
*Sub-sid-i-a-ry (sub-sld'e^a-re), a. 

Assistant, helping. [306-15.] 
*Sub-si-dize (sub's&Mlze), v. t. To 

give money for assistance. 
Sub'si v di-zing, p. prs. 
Sub-si-dy (sub's£ N d£), n. Aid in 

money to purchase assistance. 
*Sub'si v dies, n. pi. 
Sub-sist (sub-sist'), v. i. To con- 
tinue ; to have means of living 

[266] : — v. t. f to maintain. 
Sub-sist-ence (stib-sist'ense), n. 

Sustenance; means of support; 

being. [182-14.] [71-16.] 
Sub-sist-ent (sub-sist'ent), a. 

Having real being. 
Sub-soil (sub'sdll), n. The layer 

of soil under the superficial soil. 
Sub-stance (sub'stanse), n. Be- 
ing ; essential part, body; wealth. 

[180-4.] [54-31.] 
Sub-stan-tial (sub-stan'shal), a. 

Real, solid, corporeal. [185-5.] 

*SUB-STAN-TI-AL-I-TY (siWstan- 

she-al'le v t£), n. Real existence : 

state of being substantial. 
Sub-stan-tial-ly (sub-stan'shal- 

le), ad. Strongly, with solidity. 
Sub-stan-tial-ness (sub-stan'- 

shal x nes), n. Substantiality. 
Sub-stan-tials (sub-stan'shalz), 

n. pi. Material or essential parts. 
Sub-stan-ti-ate (sub-stan'she 1 - 

v ate), v. t. To establish by proof; 

to verify. 

491 



SUB 



sue 

Fate, far, fill, fat — me, met — pine, pin — n6, move, 



sue 



*Sub-stan'ti v a-ting, p. pV8. 

StJB-STAN-TIVE (sub'stan^tlv), 11. A 

noun; the name of something 
that exists: — a., noting exist- 
ence. 

Sub-stan-tive-ly (sub'stanHiv- 
le), ad. As a substantive ; in 
substance. 

Sub-sti-tute (suVsteHute), v. t. 
To put in the place of another : 
— n., one acting for another ; 
that which is put in place of an- 
other, (ap. p. — for.) 

Sub'sti tu-ting, p. prs. 

Sub-sti-tu-tion ( N sub-ste-tu'shun), 
n. The putting of one thing for 
another. 

#SuB-STI-TU-TION-AL (Vlb-Ste-tu'- 

shun^al), a. Relating to substi- 
tution. 
*Sub-stra-tum (sub-stra'tum), n. 

A stratum lying under another. 
Sub-stra'ta, n. pi. 
*Sub-style (sub'stlle), n. The 

right line on which the style of 

a dial is fixed. 
Sub-tend (sub-tend'), v. t. To ex- 
tend under. 
Sub-tense (s&b-t&nse'), n. The 

chord of an arc. 
Sub-ter-flu-ent (sub-tur'flu v ent), 
*Sub-ter-flu-ous (sub-tur'flu x us), 

a. Flowing under. 
*Sub-ter-fuge (sub'teVfuje), n. 

A shift, an evasion. [383-6.] 
Sub-ter-ra-ne-an ( N sub-ter-ra'ne- 

x an), a. Subterraneous.f 
*Sub-ter-ra-ne-ous fsub-ter-ra'- 

ne'us), a. Lying under the earth. 

[22-26.] 
*Sub-tile (sub'tll or sut'tl), a. 

Thin, fine, rare ; acute. 
*Sub-tile-ly (sub'tirie), ad. In a 

subtile manner ; finely. 
Sub-til-i-za-tion ( v sub-tll-e-za/- 

shun), n. Refinement; the act 

of making thin, fine, or rare. 
Sub-til-ize (sub'tirize), v. t. To 

make thin or fine ; to refine. 
*Sub'til n i-zing, p. prs, 
492 



*SuB-TIL-TY (suVtllH^ Or Stlt'tl- 

v te), n. Thinness; nicety; fine- 
ness. 

Sub'til x ties, n. pi. 

*Subt-le (sut'tl), a. Sly, artful, 
cunning. [368-23.] 

*Subt-le-ty (sut'tPte), n. Artful- 
ness, cunning,acuteness.[236-10.] 

*SUBT-LE-TIES (sUt'tftlz), 71. pi. 

*Subt-ly (stifle), ad. Artfully, slily. 

Sub-tract (sub-trakf), v. t. To 
take from a greater; to deduct. 
(ap. p. — from.) 

*Sub-trac-tion (sub-trak'shun), n. 
The taking of a less number from 
a greater, deduction. 

Sub-tra-hend fsub-tra-hend'), n. 
The number to be subtracted, 

Sub-urb (sub'urb), n. The outer 
parts of a city; the confines.f 

*Sub-ur-ban (sub-ur'ban), a. In- 
habiting the suburbs. 

Sub-va-ri-e-ty ( x siib-va-rl'e v te), n. 
A subordinate variety. 

v Sub-va-ri'e ties, n. pi. 

Sub-ver-sion (siib-veVshun), n 
Overthrow, ruin, downfall. 

Sub-ver-sive (sub-ver'siv), a 
Tending to overturn or subvert. 

Sub-vert (sub-veVt'), v. t. To de- 
stroy ; to overthrow ; to upset ; 
to corrupt. [259-1.] 
Sub-vert-i-ble (stib-veWe^bl), a. 
Possible to be subverted. 

*Suc-ce-da-ne-um ( x suk-se-da'n&- 
Mm), n. A substitute. 

v Suc-ce-da'ne x as, 

V S uc-ce-da'neVms, 

Suc-ceed (suk-seed'), v. i. To fol- 
low in order; to prosper; to be 
successful : — v.t.,to follow,to come 
after; to obtain an object desired. 

Suc-cess (suk-seV), n. The happy 
termination of an affair ; good 
fortune, prosperity. 

Suc-cess'es, n. pi. 

Suc-cess-ful (suk-ses'ful), a. For-i 
tunate, prosperous, happy. 
Suc-cess-ful-ly (suk-seVfuTte), 
ad. Luckily, prosperously. 



SUC-CESS-FUL-NESS (suk-SCs'fdl- 

Ws), n. Happy conclusion ; 
success. 

Suc-ces-sion (suk-sesh'un), n. A 
series of things or persons ; order 
of descendants ; right of inherit- 
ance. [71-27.] [265-2.] 

Suc-ces-sion- al (siik-sesh'un'al), 
a. Relating to succession. 

Suc-ces-sive (suk-seVsiv), a. Fol- 
lowing in order ; serial ; consecu- 
tive. [142-23.] [240-17.] 

Suc-ces-sive-ly (suk-seVslv^le), 
ad. In uninterrupted order ; 
consecutively. 

Suc-ces-sive-ness (suk-seVsiv- 
N nes), n. State of being suc- 
cessive. 

*Suc-ces-sor (suk-seVsiir), n. 
One who succeeds to another. 

*Suc-cinct (suk-singkf), a. Con- 
cise, brief. 

Suc-cinct-ly (suk-slngkt'le), ad. 
Briefly, concisely. 

Suc-ciNCT-NESs(suk-singkt'n§s),n. 
Conciseness ; brevity. 

*Suc-cor (suk'kur), v. t. To help ; 
to relieve [142-25] : — n. } assist- 
ance, aid, relief. 

*Suc-co-tash (suk'k6Hash), n. 
Unripe corn and beans boiled 
together. 

*Suc-cu-len-cy (suk'kti'len-se), n. 
Juiciness. 

Suc-cu-lent (suk'ku^lent), a. Full 
of sap, moist, juicy. 

*Suc-cumb (suk-kfimb'), v. i. To 
yield; to submit; to sink. 

*Suc-cus-sion (suk-kush'un), n. 
A shaking. 

Such (sutsh), a. Of that, or of the 
like. (cor. c. — as, that.) 

Suck (suk), v. t. or v. i. To draw in 
with the mouth; to imbibe; to 
draw in : — n., the act of sucking. 

*Suck-er (suk'iir), n. One who, or 
that which, sucks; a young twig; 
a fish. 

Suck-lb (suk'kl), v. t. To nurse. 

Suck'ling, p. prs. 



SUF 



STTI 
n5r, n&t — tube, tub, bull— 611 — pftund — thin, this. 



STJL 



3 



<D 



Suc-tion (suk'shun), n. The act of 
sucking or drawing in. 

*Su-da-tor-y (su'da v tiir-re), n. A 
sweating-bath ; a hot-house. 

Su'da v tor-ies, n. pi. 

Sud-den (sud'din), a. Without no- 
tice ; unexpected ; hasty : — n., an 
unexpected time, as on a sudden. 

Sud-den-ly (sud'dln x le), ad. In 
an unexpected manner; hastily. 

*Sud-den-ness (sud'din^ne's), n. 
State of being sudden. 

*StJ-Do-RiP-ic ( x su-d6-rlflk), a. 
Causing sweat: — n., a medicine 
promoting sweat. 

Suds (sudz), n. pi. Water impreg- 
nated with soap. 

Sue (su), v. t. To prosecute by 
law: — v. i. f to entreat; to beg. 

Su'ing, p. prs. 

Su-et (su'lt), n. Hard fat about 
the kidneys ; fat. 

*Su-et-y (sMtfe), a. Consisting 
of suet ; fatty. 

Suf-fer (suf fur), v. t. To bear; 
to endure ; to allow ; to undergo : 
— v. i., to feel or bear pain or loss. 

Suf'fer x ing, p. prs. : — n., pain 
endured. 

Suf-fer-a-ble (suf fur x a-bl), a. 
Tolerable, endurable. 

*SUF-FER-A-BLE-NESS (stiffuVa- 

bPnSs), n. Tolerableness. 
Suf-fer-a-bly (suf fur v a-ble), ad. 

So as to be endured. 
*Suf-fer-ance (suf fur^anse), n. 

Pain; patience; permission. 
Suf-fice (suf-flze'), v. i. To be 

enough : — v. t., to satisfy. 
*Suf-fi'cing, p. prs. 
*Suf-fi-cien-cy (suf-flsh'eVse), n, 

A full supply ; competence. 
SuF-Fi-ciENT(suf-fish / ^nt), a. Com- 
petent ; enough ; equal to. 
Suf-fi-cient-ly (stif-flsh'Snt x l&), 

ad. Enough ; in a sufficient 



Suf-fix (suf flks), n. A letter or 

syllable annexed; as, goodness, 
Suf'fix x es, n. pi. 



Suf-fix (suf-fiks'), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 
suffixes.] To add a letter or 
syllable to the end of a word. 

Suf-fo-cate (suf f6 v kate), v. t. To 
choke ; to smother ; to stifle. 

Suf'fo^ca-ting, p. prs. 

SuF-Fo-CA-TioN( x suf-f6-ka'shi\n),n. 
Act of choking. [137-17.] 

*Suf-fo-ca-tive (suf fd N ka-tiv), a. 
Tending to suffocate. 

*Suf-fra-gan (suf fra v gan), n. A 
subordinate bishop. 

Suf-frage (suffrlje), «. Vote; 
voice given. 

*Suf-fuse (s&f-fuze'), v. t. To 
spread over, as with a color. 

Suf-fu'sing, p. prs. 

Suf-fu-sion (suf-fu'zhun), n. Act 
of spreading over. 

Sug-ar (shug'ur), n. A sweet 
substance obtained from the sug- 
ar-cane and other plants : — v. t., 
to sweeten with sugar. 

*Sug-ar-Loaf (shug'urH6fe), n. 
A conical mass of refined sugar. 

Sug-ar-Plum (shug'uVplum), n. 
A sweet-meat. 

*Sug-ar-y (shug'ur v e), a. Sweet, 
like sugar. 

Sug-gest (stid-je'st' or sug-je'st'), 
v. t. To hint; to intimate. [77.] 

*Sug-ges-tion (sud-jeVtshun or 
sug-jeVtshtin), n. Hint, intima- 
tion. [258-3.] 

Sug-gest-ive (sud-jSst'iv or sug- 
j§st'lv), a. Containing a hint. 

Su-i-ci-dal ( x su-e-sl'dal), a. Re- 
lating to suicide; partaking of 
suicide. 

*Su-i-cide (subside), n. Self- 
murder. 

*Suit (sute), n. A set; clothes 
made; retinue; a petition; court- 
ship [98-9] : — v. t., to clothe ; to 
fit: — v. i., to agree; to accord. 
[368-2.] 

Suit-a-ble (sute'aH)l), a. Agree- 
able to; proper, (ap. p. — to, for.) 

Suit-a-ble-ness (sute'^bl-ne's), n. 
Fitness, agreeableness. 
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Suit-a-bly (sute'a x ble), ad. Agree- 
ably, with propriety. 

*Suite (sweet), n. Retinue; a 
company. 

Suit-or (sute'ur), n. A petitioner; 
a wooer ; a lover. 

*Suit-ress (sute'rSs), n. A female 
who petitions. 

Suit'ress x es, n. pi. 

Sul-ki-ly (sul'ke^le), ad. Morosely. 

*Sul-ki-ness (sul'ke'nSs), n. Mo- 
roseness; sullenness. 

Sulks, n. pi. A state of sullenness. 

Sul-ky (sul'k^), a. [sulkier — 
sulkiest.] Sullen, morose : — n., 
a carriage for one person. 

*Sul ; kies, n. pi. 

Sul-len (sul'lln), a. Gloomy; ob- 
stinate; morose. [112-1.] [270-11.] 

Sul-len-ly (sul'nVle), ad. In a 
sullen manner; gloomily. 

Sul-len-ness (sul'nVne's), n. 
Gloominess,moroseness. [185-19.] 

Sul-ly (sul'16), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 
sullies.] To soil; to tarnish; 
to spot. [83-25.]f 

*Sul'li-ei>, p. prf. 

*Sul-phate (sul'fit), n. A com- 
pound of sulphuric acid and a 
base : — see vitriol. 

Sul-phur (sul'fur), n. Brimstone, 
a yellow, brittle, combustible, 
non-metallic element. 

*Sul-phu-rate (sul'fuVate), V. t. 
To subject to the action of 
sulphur. 

Sul'phu n ra-ting, p. prs. 

*Sul-phu-rate (sulWrit), a. Per- 
taining to sulphur. 

Sul-phu-ra-tion ( x sul-fu-ra r shun), 
n. Subjection to the action of 
sulphur. 

SuL-PHu-RE-ous(sul-fu're v us), ) 

*Sul-phur-ous (suFfurMs), J a ' 
Containing sulphur.f 

*Sul-phu-ret (suffuVeH), n. A 
combination of sulphur with a 
base. 

*Sul-phu-ric (sul-fu'rlk), a. Per- 
taining to sulphur. 

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SUM 



SUN 
Fate, far, fall, fat — me, m&t — pine, pin — n6, m6ve, 



SUP 



Sul-phur-y (sul'furV6), a. Par- 
taking of, or like, sulphur. 

Sul-tan (sul'tan), n. The Emperor 
of Turkey. 

Sul-ta-na (s&l-ta'na or sul-ta'na), 
n. The wife of an Eastern em- 
peror. [287-14.] 

Sul-tan-ess (sul'tan^s), ». A 
sultana. 

Sul'tan x ess-es, n. pi. 

*Sul-tri-ness (suTtre ,x ne , s), n. The 
state of being sultry. 

Sul-try (suTtr&), a. [sultrier — 
sultriest.] Hot and close; op- 
pressive with heat. [287-26.] 

Sum, n. The whole of any thing; 
amount; height; completion; a 
quantity of money: — v. t., to 
compute; to collect; to add. 

Sum'ming, p. prs. 

Sum'med, p. prf. 

Su-mac \ (shu'mak), n. A plant, 

*Su-mach I rhus. 

Sum-less (sum'l^s), a. Countless. 

*Sum-ma-ri-ly (sum'maVd-16), ad. 
In a summary manner. 

Sum-ma-ry (sum'maV&), a. Short, 
brief, compendious : — n., abridg- 
ment; compendium. 

*Sum'ma v ries, n. pi. 

Sum-ma-tion (sum-ma'shiin), n. 
Computation; aggregate. 

Sum-mer (sum'mur), n. The hot 
season ; June, July, and August; 
the principal beam of a floor: — 
v. i., to pass the summer. 

SUM-MER-SET. See SOMERSET. 

Sum-mit (sum'mit), n. The utmost 

height, the top. 
Sum-mon (sum'mun), v. t. To call 

with authority; to cite; to bid; 

to invite. [118-37.] [259-2.] 
Sum-mons ( sum'mun z), n. A call 

of authority ; a writ. 
Sum'mons x es, n. pi. 
*Sump-ter (suin'tur), n. A horse 

of burden. 
*Sump-tu-a-ry (sum'tshu'a-re*), a. 

Relating to expense, regulating 

expense. 
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Sump-tu-ous (sum'tshMs), 
Costly, expensive; splendid. [70.] 

Sump-tu-ous-ly (sum / tshu v us-le), 
ad. Expensively. 

*Sump-tu-ous-ness (sum'tshMs- 
nls), n. Costliness, splendor. 

Sun, n. The luminary that en- 
lightens and warms the earth ; 
light and heat of the sun : — 
v. t., to expose to the sun. 

Sun'ning, p. prs. 

Sun'ned, p. prf. 

Sun-beam (sun'b£em), n. A ray 
of the sun. 

Sun-beat (sun'beet), 1 a. Tan 

Sun-burnt (sun'burnt), J ned by 
the sun. 

Sun-bright (sun'brlte), a. Bright 
as the sun. 

Sun-day (sun'd£), n. The first day 
of the week; the Christian sab- 
bath. 

Sun-der (sun'ddr), v. t. To part ; 
to divide: — n., two parts. 

Sun-di-al (sun'dral), n. A plate 
marked and placed so that the 
sun's shadow shows the hour. 

Sun-dry (sun'dre), a. Several. 

Sun-dries (sun'drlz), n. pi. Sev- 
eral things. 

Sung, £>s*. t. and^?. prf. of sing. 

Sunk, pst. t. and p. prf. of sink. 

Sunk-en (sungk'e'n), a. Lying 
low; sunk. 

Sun-less (sun'le's), a. Wanting the 
light or warmth of the sun. 

Sun-light (sun'llte), n. Light of 
the sun. 

Sun-lit (sun'llt), a. Lighted by 
the sun. 

Sun-ny (sun'n^), a. [sunnier — 
sunniest.] Bright; exposed to 
the sun. 

Sun-rise (sun'rlze), \ n. The 

Sun-ri-sing (sun'rMng), j first 
appearance of the sun; the east; 
the beginning of the day. 

Sun-set (sun's£t), n. The close 
of the day; the disappearance 
of the sun ; the west. 



Sun-shine (sun'shlne), n. Action 

of the sun. 
Sun-shi-ny (suVshrn&), a. Bright 

with the sun. 
Sun-stroke (stin'str&ke), n. A 

disease produced by the heat of 

the sun. 
Sup, v. t. To drink by sups ; to 

sip: — v. L, to eat the evening 

meal : — n., a small draught. 
Sup'ping, p. prs. 
Sup'ped, p. prf. 
Su-per-a-ble (su'puVa-bl), a. 

Possible to be overcome; con- 
querable. 
Su-per-a-ble-ness (su'puVa-bl- 

Ws), n. The quality of being 

superable. 
Su-PER-A-BOUNDpsu-pSr-a-bdund') 

v. i. To be exuberant. ' 
Su-per-a-bun-dance fsu-pe'r-a- 

btin'danse), n. More than enough. 
Su-per-a-bun-dant (Nsii-pe'r-a- 

bun'dant), a. Being more than 

enough. 

SU-PER-A-BUN-DANT-LY ( X SU-peVa- 

bun'dant'lej. ad. Excessively; 

in great plenty. 
Su-per-add fsti-pe ! r-ad')> v. t. To 

add over and above. 
Su-per-an-gel-ic (^su-pSr-an-jeT- 

ik), a. Superior to the angels. 
Su-per-an-nu-ate (^su-pe'r-aVnu- 

x ate), v. t. To impair by age. 

[366-16.] 
*^Su-per-an'nu\a.-ting, p. prs. 
" Su-per-an-nu-a-tion ( N su-peVan- 

nu-a'shun), n. Disqualification 

by age. 
Su-perb (su-pSrb'), a. Pompous, 

grand. 
*Su-perb-ly (su-peWte), ad. In 

a splendid manner. 
Su-per-car-go ( x su-p§r-kar'g6), ». 

An officer who manages the trade 

of a ship. 
* n Su-per-car'goes, n. pi. 
*Su-per-cil-ious (^su-peV-sll'- 

yus), a. Haughty, disdainful. 

[53-lOJf 



SUP 



SUP 
nor, n&t— tube, tub, bull— 511- 



-p6und — thin, this. 



SUP 



Su-per-cil-ious-ly ( v su-p3r-sll'- 

yusle), ad. In a supercilious 

manner, haughtily. [224-14.] 
Su-per-cil-ious-ness ( v su-per-slF- 

yus N n§s), n. Haughtiness. 
Su-per-em-i-nencje ( N su-p£r-e i m'e- 

Wnse), n. Superior eminence. 
Su-per-em-i-nent (^su-p^r-eW^- 

Wnt), a. Eminent in a high 

degree. 
Su-per-em-i-nent-ly (^su-peV-em'- 

e v nent-le), ad. Very eminently. 
Su-per-er-o-gate (Vi-pSr-er'6- 

x gate), v. i. To do more than duty. 
* x S[j-per-erVga-ting, p. prs. 
Su-per-er-o-ga-tion ( v su-peVer-6- 

ga'shun), w. Doing more than 

duty. 

*Su-PER-E-ROG-A-TOR-Y( r SU-per-e- 

r6g'a x tur-re or N su-per-eY6 x ga- 
tur v re), a. Exceeding duty. 

*SlT-PER-EX-CEL-LENCE ( V SU-per- 

ek'seTlense), n. Superior ex- 
cellence. 

StJ-PER-EX-CEL-LENT ( V SU-per~ek'- 

seTlent), a. Uncommonly ex- 
cellent. 
Su-per-fi-cial ( x su-per-flsh'al), a. 

Lying on the surface ; shallow.f 
*Su-per-fi-cial-ly ( v su-per-flsh'- 

aPle), ad. On the surface. 
Su-PER-Fi-ciAL-NESs( A su-per-fish/- 

aPnes), n. Shallowness. 
*Su-PER-Fi-ciEs( v su-per-fIsh / ez),n. 

Outside ; surface. 
Su-per-fine ( v su-p&r-flne'o7-su'per- 

N fine), a. Eminently fine. 
Su-per-flu-i-ty ( v su-per-flu'e N te), 

n. More than enough. [22 5-19. J 

* X SU-PER-FLU'l V TIES, n. pi. 

Su-per-flu-ous (su-per'fiu v us), a. 
Exuberant,unnecessary. [185-7.] 

SlJ-PER-FLU-OUS-NESS (sU-peVfiu- 

N us-nes), w. State of being su- 
perfluous. 

Su-per-hu-man ( x su-per-hu'man), 
a. Beyond what is human. 

Su-per-im-pose fsu-per-lm-pdzeO, 
v. t. To lay on something, 

V StJ-PER-IM-PO'SING, p. prs. 



Su-per-in-cttm-bent ( x su-per-ln- 
kum'bent), a. Lying on the top 
of something else. 

Stj-per-in-duce (^su-per-in-duse'), 
v. t. To bring in as an addition. 

* X Su-PER-IN-DU'CING, p. prs. 

Su-per-in-duc-tion ( v sii-per-ln- 
duk'shun), n. The act of super- 
inducing. 

Su-per-in-tend (^su-pe'r-ln-te'nd'), 
v. t. To oversee ; to direct ; to 
control. 

*Su-per-in-tend-ence ( N su-per-in- 
tend^nse), n. Superintendency. 

Su-per-in-tend-en-cy ( x su-per-ln- 
tend'en x se), n. Act of oversee- 
ing, direction. 

r Su-PER-IN-TEND'EN X CIES, U. pi. 
*SlJ-PER-IN-TEND-ENT ( N SU-per-ln- 

tend'ent), n. One who overlooks 
others ; an overseer : — a. y over- 
looking with authority. 

Su-pe-ri-or (su-pe'reNir), a. Pref- 
erable ; greater, higher : — n., the 
chief personage of an abbey; one 
more excellent than another. 

*Su-pe-ri-or-i-ty (su'pe-re-6r'e- 

. x te), n. Pre-eminence, the quality 

of being greater; higher rank. 

Su-per-la-tive (su-peYlaMv), a. 
Implying the highest degree : — 
«., an adjective or adverb in the 
superlative degree. 

SU-PER-LA-TIVE-LY (sU-peVliTtlv- 

le), ad. In the highest degree. 

StT-PER-LA-TIVE-NESS (sU-peVla- 

Hlv-n£s), n. State of being su- 
perlative. 

Su-per-lu-nar ( v su-per-lu'nar), a. 
Placed above the moon. 

Su-per-nal (su-per'nal), a. Celes- 
tial ; placed above. 

*Su-PER-NA-TANT( N su-per-na / tant), 
a. Swimming on the surface. 

Su-per-nat-u-ral ( v su-per-natsh'- 
uVal), a. Above the powers of 
nature; miraculous. [167-30.] 

Su-per-nat-u-ral-ism ( x su-per- 
natsh'u x ral-lzm), n. The doctrine 
of supernatural influence. 



Su-per-nat-u-ral-ly ( x su*per- 
natsh'uVal-le), ad. In a super- 
natural manner. 

*SU-PER-NU-MER-A-RY (^SU-pei'- 

nu/meYa-re), a. Above a stated 

or usual number : — n., a person 

or thing above the usual number. 
x Su-per-nu'mer x a-ries, n. pi. 
Su-per-roy-al psu.-pe'r-rde'al), a. 

Denoting the largest size of 

printing-paper. 
Su-PER-SAT-u-RATE( v su-per-satsh / - 

u v rate), v. t. To saturate to excess. 
^Su-per-sat'u'ra-ting, p. prs. 
Su-per-scribe ( v su-per-skribe')>v.£. 

To inscribe upon the top or out- 
side ; to direct, as a letter. 
v Su-per-scri'bing, p. prs. 
Su-per-scrip-tion (^su-pe'r-skiip'- 

shun), n. A writing on the top 

or outside ; direction. 
Su-per-sec-u-lar ( N su-pe , r-sek'u- 

x lar), a. Being above the world. 
Su-per-sede ( N su-per-seM')> v. t. 

To make void; to set aside. 
"^Su-per-se'ding, p. prs. 
-Su-per-se-de-as ( v su-per-se'de- 

x as), n. In Law, a writ to stay 

proceedings. 
*Stt-per-sed-ure ('su-per-seed'- 

ure), n. Act of superseding. 
Su-per-sti-tion (Nsu-pSr-stlsh'un), 

n. False religion; unfounded 

belief in omens; false worship. 

[167-18.] 
*Su-per-sti-tious ( v su-per-stlsh'- 

tls), a. Addicted to superstition. 

[43-14.] 
Su-PER-STi-Tious-LY( x su-per-stish'- 

us v le), ad. In a superstitious 

manner. 
Su-per-sti-tious-ness ( x su-per- 

stish'tisWs), n. Superstition. 
Su-PER-STRUCT(^su-per-strukt / )jV.f. 

To build upon any thing. 
Su-PER-STRUC-TiON( N su-per-struk'- 

shun), n. An edifice raised on 

any thing. 
Su-PER-STRUC-TiVE( N su-per-struk'- 

tiv), a. Built on something else. 
495 



SUP 



Fite, far, fill, fat- 



SUP 
-me, met — pine, pin — n6, m6ve, 



SUR 



Su-PER-STRUc-TURE( , sa-per-strdk / - 
tshur), n. That which is built 
upon something else. 

Su-per-vene fsu-per-veen'), v. i. 
To come unexpectedly ; to hap- 
pen in addition. 

v Su-per-ye'ning, p. prs. 

*SU-PER-YE-NI-EXT (^SU-pSr-V&'nS- 

v ent), a. Additional; added. 
Su-per-ven-tion ( x su-per-veV- 

shun), n. Act of supervening. 
*Su-per-vi-sal psu-per-vl'zal), ) 
Su-PER-vi-siON^su-per-vlzh'un), J 

n. The act of inspecting. 
Su-per-vise ( v su-per-vlze'), v. t. 

To overlook; to superintend. 

V Su-PER-Vl'SING, p. pr8. 

*Su-per-vi-sor (Vii-per-vl'zur), n. 
An overseer, an inspector. 

*Su-per-vi-sor-y ( x su-per-vl'zur- 
Ve), a. Having supervision. 

Su-pi-nate (su'p^nate), v. t. To 
turn the palm of the hand up- 
ward : — opposed to pronate. 

Su'PI^NA-TING, p. pr8. 

*Su-pi-na-tion ( v su-pe-na'shun), n. 
The act of supinating; state of 
being supine. 

*Su-pi-na-tor (sii'pehia-tur), n. A 
muscle that supinates. 

Su-pixe (su'pine), n. A kind of 
verbal noun. 

Su-pine (su-plne'), a. Lying with 
the face upward ; negligent : 
careless. 

*Su-pine-ly (su-plne'le), ad. With 
the face upward ; carelessly. 

Su-pine-ness (su-pine'nes), n. A 
lying with the face upward ; in- 
dolence. 

Sup-per (sup'pur), n. The even- 
ing repast. 

Sup-per-less (siip'purHes), a. 
Wanting supper. 

Sup-plant (sup-plan t'), v. t. To 
displace by stratagem ; to under- 
mine. 

Sup-ple (sup'pl), a. Flexible ; 
pliant : — v. t., to make pliant 
v. i., to become pliant. 
496 



Sup'PLING, p. pr8. 

Sup-ple-ment (sup'ple^ment), n. 

An addition to supply defects. 
Sup-ple-ment-al ( x sdp-ple-menf- 

al), a. Supplementary. 

*SUP-PLE-MENT-A-RY ( X SUp-ple- 

ment'aVe), a. Additional. 

Sup-ple-ness (sup'pl v nes), n. Pli- 
antness, flexibility. 

*Sup-ple-tor-y (sup'ple v tur-re), a. 
Supplying defects : — n., that 
which supplies deficiencies. 

Sup'ple x tor-ies, n. pi. 

Sup-pli-ant (sup'ple'ant), a. En- 
treating : — n. , an humble peti- 
tioner. 

Sup-PLi-ANT-LY(sup'ple'ant-le),acZ. 
Entreatingly ; submissively. 

Sup-pli-cant (sdp'ple'kant), n. 
One who entreats or implores. 

Sup-pli-cate (sup'ple'kate), v. t. 
To implore; to entreat; to beg 
[85]: — v. i., to offer supplication. 

Sup'pli^ca-ting, p. prs. 

Sup-pli-ca-tiox ( y sup-ple-ka'- 
shun), n. Humble petition ; 
entreaty. 

Sttp-pli-ca-tor-y (sup'ple^ka-tur- 
Ve), a. Entreating. 

Sup-ply (sup-plf), v. t. To give 
something ; to afford ; to relieve ; 
to serve instead of; to furnish : 
— n., relief of want ; stock, store. 

Sup-pli'ed,£>. prf. 

Sup-plies', n. pi. and^?r*. t. 3. 

Sup-port ( sup-port'), v. t. To en- 
dure ; to sustain ; to prop : — n., 
prop; maintenance; necessaries 
of life. 

Sup-port-a-ble (sup-p6rt'a x bl), a. 
Admitting support; tolerable. 

Sup-port-a-ble-ness (sup-p6rt'a- 
x bl-n£s), n. State of being sup- 
portable. 

Sup-port-er (sup-p6rt'ur), n. A 
prop ; one who supports. 

Sup-pos-a-ble (sup-p6ze'a x bl), a. 
Presumable. 

Sup-pos-al (sup-p6ze'al), n. Posi- 
tion without proof, supposition. 



Sup-pose (sup-p6ze'), v. t. To lay 

down without proof; to assume; 

to imagine; to conclude. [83-13.] 
*Si/p-pos'ing, p. prs. 
Scp-PO-si-TiON( v sup-p6-zlsh'un),n. 

That which is supposed, opinion, 

position laid down. [330.] 
*Sup-pos-i-ti-tious (sup x p6z-e- 

tlsh'iis), a. Not genuine, coun- 
terfeit. 
*Sup-pos-i-ti-tious-ly (sup v p6z- 

e-tish'us v le), ad. By supposition. 
Spp-pos-i-tive (sup-poz'e v tiv), a. 

Supposed. 
Sup-press (sup-pres'), v. t. [prs. 

t. 3, suppresses.] To crush ; to 

conceal ; to subdue ; to quell. 
Sup-pres-sion (sup-presh'un), n. 

Act of suppressing. 
Sup-press-ive (sup-pres'lv), a. 

Tending to suppress. 
*Sup-press-or (sup-pres'ur), n. 

One who suppresses. 
Sup-pu-rate (stip'puVate), v. U 

or v. i. To generate pus. 
*Sup'pu v ra-ting, p. prs. 
Sup-pu-ra-tion fsiip-pu-ra'shun), 

n. Formation of pus. 
Sup-pu-ra-tive (sup'puVa-tlv), n. 

A suppurating medicine : — a., 

generating pus. 
Su-pra-mun-dane ( v su-pra-mtin'- 

dane), a. Above the world. 
*Su-prem-a-cy (su-prem'a v se), n. 

Highest authority; the highest 

place. [334.] 
Su-preme (su-preem'), «. Highest 

in dignity or authority; chief. 

[187-7.] 
Su-preme-ly (su-preem'le), ad. 

In the highest degree. 
*Su-ral (su'ral), a. Pertaining to 

the calf of the leg. 
*Sur-cease (sur-sese'), v. i. To 

be at an end : — n., cessation. 
Sur-ceas'ing, p. prs. 
Sur-charge (sur-tsharje'), v. t. To 

overburden : — n., an excessive 

load or charge. 
Sur-char'ging, p. pw. 



SUR 



SUR 

n6r, n&t— tube, tub, bull— 611- 



-p6und — thin, this. 



sus 



*Sur-cin-gle (sur'slng N gl), n. A 
girth. 

*Sur-cle (sur'kl), n. A little 
shoot. 

Sur-coat (sur'kite), n. A short 
coat worn over the rest of the 
dress. 

Surd, a. Not expressible by num- 
bers : — n., a number whose root 
cannot be expressed in figures. 

Sure (shure), a. Certain,- confi- 
dent ; secure ; firm : — ad., cer- 
tainly ; surely. 

Sure-ly (shure'le), ad. Certainly. 

SuRE-NESS(shure / ne , s), n. Certainty. 

*Sure-tt-ship (shure'te v shlp), n. 
The state of being a bondsman. 

Sure-ty (shure'te), n. Certainty; 
security; safety; a bondsman. 

*Sure'ties, n.pl. 

Surf, n. The swell of the sea 
breaking upon the shore. 

Sur-face (sur'fas), n. Outside ; 
superficies. 

*Sur-feit (sur'flt), v. t. or v. i. To 
make sick with eating: — n., sick- 
ness or satiety. [143-19.] 

Surge (surje), n. A swelling sea; 
a large wave [73-7] : — v. i. y to 
swell in surges. 

Sur'ging, p. prs. 

*Sur-geon (sur'jun), n. One who 
professes surgery. 

Sur-geon-cy (sur'junNse), n. The 
ofiice of a surgeon. 

Sur'gen v cies, n. pi. 

Sur-ger-y (sur'jurVe), n. The 
art of curing injuries by manual 
operations. 

Sur-gi-cal (sur'je v kal), a. Per- 
taining to surgery. 

Sur-gy (sur'je), a. [surgier — 
surgiest.] Rising in billows. 

Sur-li-ly (sur'le N le), ad. In a 
surly manner. 

Sur-li-ness (sur'l^n&s), n. Gloomy 
moroseness. 

Sur-ly (sur'le), a. [surlier — 

surliest.] Gloomily morose ; 

rough; uncivil. [123-9.] 

2G 



Sur-mise (sur-mlze'), v. t. or v. i. 
To suspect; to think; to imag- 
ine: — n., conjecture; suspicion; 
imperfect notion. 

*Sur-mi'sing, p. prs. 

Sur-mount (sur-mdunf), v. t. To 
rise above ; to overcome ; to sur- 
pass. [81-29.] [281-24.] 

Sur-mount-a-ble (sur-mMnfaMjl) 
a. Conquerable ; surpassable. 

Sur-name (surname), n. The 
name of a family ; an additional 
name. 

Sur-name (sur-name'), v. t. To 
name by an additional name. 

Sur-na'ming, p. prs. 

Sur-pass (sur-pas'), v. t. [prs. t. 
3, surpasses.] To excel; to 
exceed. (192-6.] 

*Sur-pass-a-ble (sur-pas'a^bl), a. 
Capable of being surpassed. 

*Sur-plice (sur'plls), 7i. A cler- 
gyman's white robe. 

Sur-plus (sur'plus), n. Overplus; 
excess. 

Sur'plus n es, n.pl. 

*Sur-plus-age (sur'plus^lje), n. 
Surplus. 

Sur-pri-sal (sur-prl'zal), n. Act 
of surprising. 

Sur-prise (sur-prize'), n. Amaze- 
ment; wonder; sudden confu- 
sion: — v. t.j to take unawares; to 
astonish. 

*Sur-pris'ing, p. prs. : — a., extra- 
ordinary, wonderful. 

Sur-pris'ed, p. prf. (ap. p. — at.) 

Sur-pris-ing-ly (sur-priz'ing^), 
ad. With astonishment. 

*Sur-re-join-der ( x sur-re-j61n'- 
dur), n. The answer to a rejoin- 
der: — see reply. 

#Sur-ren-der (sur-reVdur), v. t. 
To resign ; to give up : — v. %., to 
yield : — n., the act of yielding. 

*Sur-rep-ti-tious fsiir-rSp-tlsh'- 
us), a. Done by stealth or fraud. 

Sur-rep-ti-tious-ly ( v sur-r^p- 
tlsh'uVle), ad. By fraud or 
stealth. 

42* 



Sur-ro-gate (surWgate), n. A 
deputy of an ecclesiastical judge ; 
a delegate; an officer who at- 
tends to the probate of wills. 

Sur-round (sur-r6und'), v. t. To 
encompass; to environ; to en- 
close. 

Sur-sol-id (sur-s61'id), n. The 
fifth power of a number. 

*Sur-tout (sur-to6f), n. A large 
overcoat. 

*Sur- veil-lance (sur-val'yanse), 
n. Inspection ; superintendence. 

Sur-vey (sur'va), n. The act of 
measuring; view; examination; 
prospect. [66-14.] 

Sur-vey (sur-va'), v. t. To over- 
look ; to oversee ; to view ; to 
measure, as land. [281-28.] 

Sur-vey'ing, p. prs. : — n., the art 
of measuring, laying out, and 
dividing land. 

Sur-vey-al (sur-va'al), n. The 
act of surveying. 

*Sur-vey-or (sur-va'ur), n. An 
overseer; a measurer of land. 

*SuR-VEY-OR-SHip(sur-va'ur x ship) 
n. The ofiice of a surveyor. 

Sur-vi-val (sur-vl'val), ) 

Sur-vi- vance (stir-vl'vanse), J n ' 
The state of outliving another. 

Sur-vive (sur-vlve'), v. t. To live 
after; to outlive: — v. i., to remain 
alive. [32-10.] [274-17.] 

SuR-Vl'VING, p. pV8. 

Sur-vi-ver ) (s&r-vl'vur), n. One 
*Sur-vi-vor J who outlives an- 
other. [69-1.] 
*Sur-vi-vor-ship (sur-vi'vur- 
x shlp), n. The state of survi- 
ving ; a life-annuity in stock to 
be enjoyed only by survivors; a 
tontine. 
*Sus-cep-ti-bil-i-ty (sus^p-t^- 
bil'le^te), n. State of being sus- 
ceptible. 
Sus-cep-ti-ble (sus-se'p'te^bl), " 
Sus-cep-tive (sus-sep'tiv), 

Capable of receiving; feeling; 
sensitive. 

497 



'!- 



sus 



SWA 
Fate, far, f3,U, fat — m&, me't — pine, pin — no, move, 



SWE 



SlJS-CEP-TI-BLE-NESS (sUS-sSp't^- 

Nbl-nls), n. Susceptibility. 

*Sus-cip-i-en-cy (sus-slp'e^n-se), 
n. Reception; admission. 

Stjs-cip-i-ent (sus-slp'e N £nt), a. 
Receiving; admitting: — n. y one 
who receives. 

Sus-pect (sus-p§ktO, v. t. To mis- 
trust ; to doubt ; to think guilty. 
(ap. p.— of, from, by.) [369-9.] 

*SlJS-PECT-ED-NESS (sUS-p^kt'^d- 

v n§s), n. State of being suspected. 

Sus-pend (sus-pe'nd'), v. t. To 
hang; to hinder; to delay; to 
debar for a time from any office 
or privilege. [125-10.] 

Sus-pend-er (sus-p^nd'ur), n. 
One who, or that which, suspends. 

Sus-pend'ers, n. pi., straps to sus- 
tain pantaloons. 

*Sus-pense (sus-pSnse'), n. Un- 
certainty ; doubt ; indecision. 
[376-21.] 

Sus-pen-sion (stis-peVshun), n. 
Act of delaying ; temporary ces- 
sation. 

Sus-pen-sive (sus-pen'siv), a. 
Doubtful. 

*Sus-PEN-soR-Y(sus-peVsur N r&), a. 
Suspending; doubtful. 

Sus-pi-cion (sus-plsb/un), n. The 
act of suspecting, mistrust, jeal- 
ousy. [100-37.] 

Sus-pi-cious (sus-plsh'us), a. In- 
clined to suspect, distrustful. 

#Sus-pi-cious-ly (sus-plsh'uVle), 
ad. In a suspicious manner. 

Sus-pi-cious-ness (sus-plsh'us- 
Ws), n. Tendency to suspicion. 

*Sus-pi-ral (sus-pl'ral), n. A 
breathing aperture. 

Sus-pi-ra-tion f sus-pe-ra'shun), n, 
A sigh. 

Sus-pire (sas-plre'), v. i. To sigh. 

Sus-pi'ring, p. prs. 

Sus-tain (sus-taW), v. t. To sup- 
port; to maintain; to bear; 
to undergo. [52-39.] 

*Sus-tain-a-ble (sus-tane'a x bl), a. 
Capable of being sustained, 
498 



Sus-te-nance (sus'te^nanse), n. 

Support ; maintenance. [159.] 

[278-25.] ; 
*Sut-ler (sut'lur), n. A man who 

sells provisions to an army. 
*Sttt-tee (sut-tee'), n. In India, 

the practice of burning widows 

on the funeral pile of their 

husbands. 
Sut-tle (sut'tl), n. The weight of 

goods after either the tare or the 

tret is deducted. 
*Su-ture (su'tshur), n. A sewing 

of wounds; a seam, the junction 

of the bones of the skull. 
Swab (sw6b), n. A mop for clean- 
ing floors, &c: — v. t., to wipe 

after wetting; to clean with 

a swab. 
Swab'bing, p. pre. 
Swab 'bed, p. prf. 
Swad-dle (sw&d'dl), v. t. To bind, 

to swathe. [263-16.] 
*Swad'dling, p. prs. : — «., clothes 

bound around the body. 
Swag, v. i. To sink down by its 

weight ; to lean. 
Swag'ging, p. prs. 
Swag'ged, p. prf. 
Swag-ger (swag'gur), v. i. To 

bluster; to brag: — n., an empty 

boast ; bluster ; brag. 
Swag-gy (swag'ge), a. Dependent 

by its weight. 
*Swain (swane), n. A pastoral 

youth ; a rustic ; a lover. 
Swale. See sweal. 
Swal-low (sw61'16), n. A small 

bird ; the throat : — v. t., to take 

down the throat ; to absorb. 
Swam, pat. t. of swim. 
Swamp (sw6mp), n. A marsh, a 

bog : — v. t. or v. i., to sink, as in 

a swamp. 
Swamp-y (sw6mp'e), a. [swamp- 
ier — swampiest.] Boggy, fenny. 
Swan (sw6n or swan), n. A large 

water-fowl. 
*Swan's-Down (sw6nz'd6un or 

swanz'ddun), «. A fine cloth. 



Swan-skin (sw6n'skin or swan'- 
skin), n. A kind of soft flannel. 

Swap. See swop. 

Sward, n. The grassy surface of 
ground; green turf: — v. t., to 
cover with sward. 

Swarm, n. A great number of 
bees, <fec. ; a multitude: — v. i.,to 
rise as bees ; to crowd, to throng. 

*Swar-thi-ness (swar't^nSs), n. 
Darkness of complexion. 

Swar-thy (swar'^Ae), a. [swar- 
thier — swarthiest.] Dark of 
complexion ; tawny. 

Swash (sw&sh), v. i. [prs. t. 3, 
swashes.] To make a great 
noise ; to bluster : — n., a bluster- 
ing noise. 

*Swath (swkth), n. A line of 
grass or grain cut down by a 
single sweep of a scythe ; a 
sweep of a scythe; a band. 

^Swathe (swaTHe), v. t. To bind 
with bandages ; to confine with 
cloth : — w., a bandage. 

Swa'thing, p. prs. 

Sway (swa), v. t. To influence, 
govern, or bias; to wield : — v. i., 
to ■ have weight or influence 
[185-23] : — «., power, dominion, 
rule; the swing of a weapon; 
turn of a balance. [132-18.] 

*Sweal (sweel), v. i. To melt, to 
waste away with heat, as a 
candle : — often written swale. 

Swear (sware), v. i. [swore — 
sworn.] To utter an oath; to 
declare upon oath: — v. t. y to put 
to an oath. 

Swear'ing, p. prs. : — n., the act of 
declaring upon oath ; profanity. 

Sweat (swe't), v. i. or v. t. [sweated 

Or SWEAT — SWEATED Or SWEAT.] 

To emit moisture : — n., the mat- 
ter evacuated at the pores. 

*SWEAT-I-NESS (swSt'eWs), ». 

State of being sweaty. 
*Sweat-y (sweH'te), a. [sweat- 
ier — sweatiest.] Moist with 
sweat. 



SWE 



n5r, n&t- 



SWI 

-tube, tub, bull— 611— pdund- 



-thirif this. 



SYC 



Sweep, v. t. [swept or sweeped 
— swept or sweeped.] To clean 
with a broom ; to brush : — v. i., 
to pass over with celerity : — n., 
the act of sweeping ; a large oar ; 
a swipe. 

Sweep-ings (sweep'ingz), n. pi. 
Refuse matters swept away. 

Sweep-stake (sweep'stake), n. A 
man who wins all. 

Sweep'stakes, n. pi. A prize 
made up of several stakes. 

Sweet, a. Luscious to the taste ; 
not sour; fragrant; mild; pure: 
— n., sweetness ; a perfume. 

* Sweet-bread (swlet'bred), n. 
The pancreas. 

Sweet-en (sweet'tn), v. t. To make 
sweet : — v. i., to grow sweet. 

Sweet-heart (sweet'hart), n. A 
lover or mistress. 

Sweet-ing (sweeting), n. A sweet 
apple. 

Sweet-ish (sweet'lsh), a. Some- 
what sweet. 

Sweet-ly (sweet'le), ad. In a 
sweet manner. 

Sweet-meat (sweet'meet), n. Fruit 
preserved with sugar. 

Sweet-ness (sweet'nes), n. The 
quality of being sweet ; amiable- 
ness. 

Swell, v. i. [swelled — swelled 
or swollen.] To -grow bigger; 
to be inflated : — v. t., to aggra- 
vate ; to increase : — n., extension 
of bulk; increase; a billow. 

Swell'ing, p. pra. : — n., a morbid 
tumor ; protuberance ; any thing 
swollen. 

Swel-ter (swel'tur), v. t. To op 
press with heat : — v. i. 9 to suffer 
from heat. 

*Swel-try (swel'tre), a. Sultry ; 
suffocating with heat. 

Swept, pst. t. and_p. prf. of sweep. 

Swerve (swerv), v. i. To deviate; 
to wander ; to incline, (ap. p. — 
from.) [384-5.] 

*Swer'ving, p. pre. 



Swift, a. Speedy, rapid, quick : — 
«., a bird ; a lizard ; a reel. 

Swift-ly (swift'le), ad. Fleetly, 
rapidly. 

Swift-ness (swift'ngs), n. Speed, 
nimbleness, rapidity. 

Swig, v. t. or v. i. To drink by large 
draughts : — n,, a large draught. 

Swig'ging, p. prs. 

Swig'ged, p. prf. 

SwIll, v. t. To drink luxuriously 
and grossly: — n. f a drink for 
swine ; a large draught of liquor. 

Swim, v. i. [swum or swam — 
swum.] To float on the water; 
to be dizzy ; to glide along : — 
v. t., to cause to swim. 

Swim'ming, p. prs. 

Swim-mer (swim'mur), n. "One who 
swims. 

Swim-ming-ly (swim'mlngHe), ad. 
With success; smoothly. 

Swin-dle (swin'dl), v. t. To de- 
fraud or cheat : — n., a fraud. 

Swindling, p. prs. 

SwiNE, n. sing, and pi. A hog ; 
a pig. 

Swine-herd (swlne'herd), n. A 
keeper of hogs. 

SwIng, v. i. [swung or swang — 
swung.] To wave loosely ; to 
practice swinging : — v. t., towave, 
to cause to swing ; to brandish : 
— n., a waving motion; unre- 
strained liberty ; an apparatus for 
moving backward and forward. 

*Swinge (swinje), v. t. To whip ; 
to chastise. 

*Swinge'ing, £>. prs. : — a., huge. 
j^t** Swingeing retains the 
final e of swinge, so as to be 
distinguished from swinging. 

Swin-gle (swing / gl), v. t. To clean 
flax by beating : — »., a wooden 
instrument to beat flax with. 

Swin'gling, p. prs. 

Swin-gle-tree (swlng'glHree), n. 
The movable bar of a carriage to 
which the traces are attached; 
whifiletree, whippletree. 



Swi-nish (swl'nish), a. Befitting 
swine ; gross. 

Swipe, n. A long pole for draw- 
ing water from a well : — also 
written sweep. 

Switch (switsh), n. A small twig; 
a movable rail for transferring 
cars from one track to another: 
— v. L, to strike with a switch. 

Switch'es, n. pi. and_prs. t. 3. 

*Switch-man (switsh'man), n. 
One who manages a railroad 
switch. 

Switch'men, n. pi. 

•-Swiv-el (swivM), n. A thing to 
turn upon ; a small cannon. 

SwOL-LEN(Sw6lll),jp.jO>/. Of SWELL. 

Sw66n, v. i. To faint : — w., a faint- 
ing fit. 

Sw66p, n. Fall of a bird of prey 
upon his quarry: — v. t., to fall 
upon and seize. 

Sw6p, v. t. To exchange one 
thing for another : — n., an ex- 
change : — often written swap. 

*"Swop'ping, p. prs. 

Swop-ped (swopt), p. prf. 

Sword (s6rd), n. A military weapon. 
j^H** Webster prefers the pro- 
nunciation sword. 

Sword-ed (s6rd'^d), a. Carrying 
a sword. 

Sword-Fish (s6rd'flsh), n. A 
fish having a long, bony nose. 

*Swords-man (s6rdz'man), n. A 
soldier expert, or armed, with 
a sword. 

Swords'men, n. pi. 

Swore, pst. t. of swear. 

Sworn, p. prf. of swear. 

Swum, pst. t. and p. prf. of swim. 

Swung, pst. t. and p. prf. of swing. 

*Syb-a-rit-ic ( v slb-a-rit'ik), a. 
Luxurious, wanton. 

*Syc-a-more (sik'a^rnore), \ n. A 

Syc-a-mine (slk'a x mine), J tree. 

*Syc-o-phant (sik'6 v fant), n. A 
flatterer ; a. parasite. 

Syc-o-phant-ic ( x slk-6-fant'lk), a. 
Like a sycophant; flattering. 
4tf9 



SYM 



SYN 
Fife, fir, fall. f4t — me, met- 



-plne, pin — lift, move, 



SYS 



Syl-lab-ic (sll-lab'lk), a. Rela- 
ting to syllables. 
SYL-LAB-i-CAL-LY(sil-lab'e'kal-le), 

ad. In a syllabic manner. 
*Syl-lab-i-ca-tion ( v sll-lab-e-ka/- 

shun), n. The division of words 

into syllables.f 
#Syl-la-ble (sil'la^bl), n. A part 

of a word pronounced by one im- 
pulse of the voice. 
*Syl-la-bus (silWbus), n. The 

heads of a discourse; an abstract. 
Syl'la x bus-es, ) , 
Syl'la^bi, J* J* 

*Syl-lo-gism (sllWjlzm), n. An 

argument of three propositions 

in logical form. 
Syl-lo-gis-tic ( x sil-16-jis'tlk), a. 

Relating to a syllogism. 
*Syl-lo-gis-ti-cal-ly ( N sll-16-jls'- 

te N kal-le), ad. In a syllogistic 

form. 
*Syl-lo-gize (sil'16 x jlze), v. i. To 

reason syllogistically. 
Syl'lo v gi-zing, p. prs. 
Sylph (sllf), n. A fairy. 
*Sylph-id (sll'fld), n. A little 

sylph. 
*Syl-van (sll'van), a. Woody ; 

shady : — also written silvan : — 

n., a satyr ; a fabled deity. 
*Sym-bol (sim'bul), n. A creed ; 

type : emblem. [28-2.] [345-17.] 
Sym-bol-i-cal (sim-b61Tkal), a. 

Typical, emblematical. 
Sym-bol-i-cal-ly (slm-b61'le v kal- 

\k), ad. In a symbolic manner. 
Sym-bol-ism (sim'b6rizm), n. An 

exposition of symbols. 
Sym-bo-lize (sim'bd^llze), v. t. To 

resemble ; to make symbolical. 
Sym'bo x li-zing, p. prs. 
*Sym-bol-o-gy (slm-b6lWje), n. 

A discourse on symbols. 
Sym-bol'o v gies, n. pi. 
SYM-MET-Ri-cAL(slm-met're v kal),cr. 

Having symmetry, proportional. 

[380-15.] 
Sym-me-trize (slm'meHrlze), v. t. 

To make proportionate. [265-14.] 
500 



Sym'me x tri-zing, p. prs. 

*Sym-me-try (slur'tne'tre), n. Pro- 
portion, harmony. [294-10.] 

Sym'meVries, n. pi. 

SYM-PA-THET-ic( x sim-pa-^et'lk),a. 
Having mutual feelings. 

SYM-PA-THET-i-cAL( x sim-pa-*Aet'e- 
x kal), a. Sympathetic. 

Sym-pa-thet-i-cal-ly ( r sim-pa- 
tfiel'e'kal-le), ad. With sympathy. 

Sym-pa-thize (sim'paVilze), v. i. 
To feel with another, (ap. p. — 
with.) [27-32.] 

*Sym'pa x th[-zing, p. prs. 

Sym-pa-thy (sim'pa^Ae), n. Mu- 
tual sensibility, fellow feeling; 
tenderness. [21-9.] [372-6.] 

Sym'pa v thies, n. pi. 

*Sym-ph'o-ni-ous (slm-fo'ne^us), a. 
Musical, harmonious. 

Sym-pho-ny (sim'f6 N ne), n. Har- 
mony of mingled sounds. [86-9.] 

*Sym'pho v nies, n. pi. 

Symp-tom (siui'tum), n. A sign, 
an indication, a token.f 

* Symp-tom- at-ic fsim-tum-at'ik), 
a. Relating to symptoms : — op- 
posed tO IDIOPATHIC. 

*Syn-A-gogue (sin'a v g6g), n. A 
Jewish place of worship. 

Syn-chro-nal (slng'kr6 x nal), } 

*Syn-chro-nous (slng'kr6 v nus), J 
a. Happening at the same time. 

*Syn-chro-nism (sing'kr6 N nlzm), n. 
Concurrence of events in time. 

*"SYN-CHR0-NizE(sing'kr6 N nlze),va. 
To agree in time. 

Syn'chro v ni-zing, p. prs. 
Syn-co-pe (sing'k6 N pe), n. The 
omission of a letter ; a fainting fit. 

*Sy-nec-do-che (se-nek'd6 x ke), n. 
A figure by which part is taken for 
the whole, or the whole for a part. 

*Syn-od (sln'ud), n. An assembly 
or council of ecclesiastics. 

*Syn-od-al (sin'ud v al), ) 

Sy-nod-i-cal (se-n6d'e v kal), } °" 
Relating to a synod. 

Sy-nod-i-cal-ly (se-n6d'e v kal-le), 
ad. In a synodical manner. 



Syn-o-nym I (sin'd N nlm), n. A 

*Syn-o-nyme j word of the same 
meaning with another. 

Sy-non'y v ma, } 

*SynVnymes, > n. pi. 

SynVnyms, J 

*Sy-non-y-mize (se-n6n'e x mlze), 
v. t. To express by synonymes. 

Sy-non'y x mi-zing, p. prs. 

*Sy-non-y-mous (se-n6n'e x mus), a. 
Of the same signification. f 

Sy-non-y-mous-ly (se-n6n'e x mds- 
le), ad. In a synonymous manner. 

*SY-N0N-Y-MY(se-n6n'e N me), n. The 
quality of expressing the same 
meaning by different words. 

*Sy-nop-sis (se-n6p'sis), n. A 
general or collective view. 

Syn-op-ses (sln-6p'seez), n. pi. 

*Syn-op-ti-cal (sin-6p'te v kal), a. 
Affording a general view. 

*Syn-tac-ti-cal (sin-tak'te'kal), a. 
Relating to syntax. 

Syn-tax (sin'taks), n. The con- 
struction of words. 

*Syn-the-sis (s!n'£/ie v sis), n. The 
act of joining; composition: — 
opposed to ANALYSIS. 

Syn'the x ses, n. pi. 

Syn-thet-ic (sln-^et/ik), a. Con- 
joining; not analytic. 

Syn-thet-i-cal-ly (sin-^et'e x kal- 
le), ad. By synthesis. 

* SY-REN(sFren),n. A siren. [321-8.] 

*Syr-inge (sir'lnje), n. A pipe 
through which a fluid is squirted : 
— v. L, to inject. 

Syr'in v ging, p. prs. 

Syr-up. See sirup. 

Sys-tem (sis'tem), n. A scheme; 
a method. [63-29.] [183-16.] 

*Sys-te-mat-ic ( N sls-te-matlk), a. 
Methodical, regular. 

SYS-TE-MAT-i-CAL-LY( x sls-te-mat'e- 
v kal-le), ad. In form of a system. 

Sys-tem-a-tize (sls'tem-aHlze), v. t. 
To reduce to a system. 

Sys'tem-a^ti-zing, p. prs. 

*Sys-to-le (sls'td'le), n. The con- 
traction of the heart. 



TAB 



TAF 
n5r, n6t— tube, tub, bull— Sil- 



-pSund — ^in, this. 



TAL 



T(t££), n. The twentieth letter 
and the fifteenth consonant 
is also a mute. The name is 
written Tee, and the plural Tees. 
It is the contraction of ton, town, 
and tenor. 

Tab-ard (tab'ard), n. A short 
gown ; a sleeveless coat. 

Tab-by (tab'be), v. t. [pre. U 3, 
tabbies.] To make wavy or 
watery in appearance : — n., a 
kind of waved silk : — a., brindled. 

Tab'bi-ed, p. prf. 

Tab-e-fac-tion ftab-^-fak'shun), 
n. Act of wasting away. 

Tab-e-fy (tab'e'fi), v. i. {prs. t. 3, 
tabefies.] To waste by disease. 

*Tab'e v fi-ed, p. prf. 

*Tab-er-na-cle (tab'eVna-kl), n. 
A sacred place; a tent; a tem- 
porary habitation : — v. i., to dwell 
for a time ; to house. 

Tab'er n na-cled, p. prf. 

Tab-id (tabid), a. Consumptive. 

TAB-LA-TURE(tab'la N ture), n. Paint- 
ing on walls. 

Ta-ble (ta'bl), n. A piece of 
household furniture ; any flat 
surface ; fare ; an index ; a cata- 
logue ; a synopsis : — v. t., to lay 
on the table ; to note in a table ; 
to postpone consideration. 

Ta'bling, p. prs. : — n., a forming 
into tables. 

*Tab-leau (tab-Id'), n. A repre 
sentation; a picture. 

*Tab-leattx (tab-16ze'), n. pi. 

Ta-ble-Book (ta'bFbuk), n. A 
book for hasty entries. 

*Ta-ble-cloth (ta'bl x kl6«A. or ta' 
hVklkwth), n. A covering for a 
table. 

Ta-ble-cloths (ta'brkl6THz or 
ta'bl v klawTHz), n. pi. 

Ta-ble-Land (ta'bPland), n. Ele- 
vated level land. 

Ta-bles (ta'blz), n. pi. A game ; 
draughts ; a back-gammon board. 



Tab-let (tab'le't), n. A small, 
level surface ; a small table. 

Ta-bling. See under table. 

*Ta-boo (ta-b6S'), n. A religious 
prohibition : — v. t., to interdict. 

*Ta-bor (ta'bur), n. A small 
drum ; a timbrel. 

Tab-o-ret (tab'dVSt), "In. A ta- 

Tab-ret (tab're't), J bor. 

Tab-u-lar (tab'Mar), a. Having 
a flat surface ; in the form of a 
table ; tabulated. 

Tab-u-late (tabulate), v. t. To 
reduce to tables ; to make flat. 

Tab'u x la-ting, p. prs. 

*Ta-chyg-ra-phy (ta-kigWfe), n. 
The art of shorthand writing. 

Tac-it (tas'slt), a. Silent; implied. 

* Tac-it-ly (tas'sit x le), ad. Silently. 

Tac-i-turn (tas'se^turn), a. Si- 
lent, reserved. 

*Tac-i-tur-ni-ty rtas-s£-tur'n&- 
\&), n. Habitual silence ; re- 
serve. [51.] 

Tack (tak), v. t. To fasten to any 
thing ; to sail by tacks : — v. i., to 
turn about: — n., a small nail; 
turn of a ship ; a small rope. 

Tack-le (tak'kl), n. The ropes 
of a ship ; rigging : — v. t., to lay 
hold of; to harness. 

Tack'ling, p. prs. : — n., furniture 
of a mast; harness. [208-17.] 

Tact (takt), n. Skill, aptness. 

Tac-tic (tak'tik), a. Relating to 
the art of war. 

*Tac-ti-cian (tak-tisVan), n. One 
skilled in tactics. 

*Tac-tics (tak'tiks), n. The art 
of ranging men for battle ; mili- 
tary and naval manoeuvres. 

Tac-tile (tak'tll), a. Susceptible 
of touch. 

*Tac-til-i-ty (tak-til'le'te), n. 
Perceptibility by touch. 

Tac-tion (tak'shun), n. Touch. 

Tad-pole (tad'p61e), n. A young 
frog. 

*Taf-fe-ta (taffeHa), n. A thin 
silk. 



*Taff-rail (taf'rale), n. A rail 
around a ship's stern. 

Tag, n. A metal at the end of a 
string ; a play : — v. t., to fix on 
a tag ; to fit with a point. 

Tag'ging, p. prs. 

Tag'ged, p. prf. 

*Tagl-ia (tal'ya), n. A combina- 
tion of pulleys. 

Tail (tale), n. Hinder part ; end. 

*Tai-lor (ta'lur), n. One who 
makes men's clothes. 

*Tai-lor-ess (ta'lur'gs), n. A 
female tailor. 

Tai'lor^ess-es, n.pl. 

Taint (tint), v. t. To infect ; to 
defile ; to sully : — v. i., to become 
corrupt: — n., infection ; stain. 

*Taint-tjre (tan'tshur), n. Taint. 

TlKE, V. t. [TOOK TAKEN.] To 

receive ; to seize ; to swallow ; 
to catch: — v. i., to resort: to 
resemble: — n., in Printing, the 
amount of copy given at one time 
to men engaged on the same work. 

Talking, p. prs. : — a., attractive ; 
alluring : — n., act of gaining 
possession; distress. 

*Tal-bot (tal'b&t), n. A hunt- 
ing-dog. 

*Talc (talk), n. A magnesian 
mineral. 

*Talck-y (talk'S), ") a. Resem- 

*Talc-ose (talk'oze), > bling 

Talc-ous (talk'us), J talc. 

Tale, n. A narrative, a story. 

Tale-bear-er (tale'bare x ur), n. 
An officious informer. 

Tal-ent (talent), n. A certain 
weight or sum ; faculty ; natural 
gift. [54-11.] [382-24.] 

Tal-ent-ed (tal'Snt'Sd), a. Pos- 
sessing talents or abilities. 

*Tales-man (talz'inan), n. A per- 
son selected as a juror from the 
by-standers in a court. 

Tales'men, n.pl. 

*Tal-is-man (tal'lz^nian), n. A 
magical character; an amulet, a 
charm. [202-26.] 

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TAM 



TAST 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me, met — pine, pin — no, m5ve, 



TAR 



Tal'is n mans, n. pi. 

Tal-is-man-ic (Hal-lz-nian'ik), a. 
Relating to a talisman ; magical. 

Talk (tawk), v. i. To speak ; to 
converse : — n., oral conversation ; 
subject of discourse ; rumor. 

Talk-a-tive (tawk'a v tiv), a. Lo 
quaeious, given to talking. 

TALK-A-TiVE-NESs(tawk'aHlv-ne ! s), 
n. Loquacity. 

Tall, a. High in stature, lofty. 

Tall-ness (tal'nSs), n. Height of 
stature. 

Tal-low (tal'16), n. The grease 
or fat of beasts : — v. t., to smear 
with tallow. 

#Tal-low-y (tal'16 v e), a. Consist- 
ing of tallow ; greasy. 

Tal-ly (tal'le), n. A stick notched 
to keep accounts; any thing 
made to suit another: — v. t., to 
fit; to suit. 

Tal'lies, n. pi. and^rs. t. 3. 

Tal'li-ed, p. prf. 

*Tal-mud (tal'inud), n. The book 
containing the Jewish traditions, 
laws, &c. 

Tal-mud-ist (tal'mudlst), n. One 
versed in the Talmud. 

*Tal-on (tal'un), n. The claw of 
a bird of prey. 

*Ta-lus (ta'lus), n. The ankle- 
bone ; inclination of a rampart. 

Tam-a-ble (tam'a N bl), a. Possible 
to be tamed. 

Tam-a-rind (tam'aMnd), n. A 
tree and its fruit. 

*Tam-bour (tam'boSr), n. A mu- 
sical instrument; a frame for 
embroidery ; embroidery with 
gold and silver threads: — v. t., 
to embroider with gold and sil- 
ver threads. 

*TAM-B0UR-iNE(Ham-b66r-een'), n. 
A kind of drum having bells on 
the sides, and played on by hand. 

Tame, a. Not wild, domestic, sub- 
dued: — v. t., to reduce from wild- 
ness; to subdue; to domesticate. 
' Ta'ming, p. pre. 
502 



Tame-ly (tame'le), ad. Wanting 
spirit ; not wildly. 

Tame-ness (tame'ne's), n. Submis- 
sion ; quality of being tame. 

Tam-is (tam'is), |«. A thin, 

Tam-my (tam'ine), J woollen stuff 
used for straining. 

Tam-kin. See tompion. 

Tamp, v. t. To charge a hole drilled 
for blasting. 

Tam-per (tarn 'pur), v. t. To deal 
secretly; to meddle with; to try 
little experiments. 

Tam'per x ing, p. prs.i — n., the act 
of one who tampers. [66.] 

Tam-pi-on. See tompion. 

Tan, v. t. To imbrown by the sun ; 
to convert hides into leather 
v. i., to become brown; to be 
converted into leather : — n., 
ground oak-bark for tanning. 

Tan'ning, p. prs. 

Tan'ned,^>. prf. 

Tan-dem (tan'dem), n. A manner 
of harnessing horses one before 
the other. 

Tang, n. A strong taste, relish. 

*Tan-gen-cy (tan'jeVse), n. Con 
tact, act of touching. 

*Tan-gent (tan'jent), n. A line 
touching a curve but not cut- 
ting it. 

*TAN-Gi-BiL-i-TY(Han-je-bll'leHe), 
n. Quality of being tangible. 

Tan-gi-ble (tan'je'bl), a. Per- 
ceptible by the touch. 

Tan-gle (tang'gl), v. t. To inter- 
weave confusedly; to embar- 
rass: — v. i., to be entangled. 

Tan'gling, p. prs. 

Tank (tangk), n. A large vessel 
for holding liquids. 

*Tank-ard (tangk'urd), n. A 
large drinking-vessel with a lid. 

Tan-ner (tan'nur), n. One who tans. 

Tan-ner-y (tan'nur N r&), n. A place 
for tanning. 

Tan'ner^ies, n. pi. 

*-Tan-nin (tan'nln), n. The sub- 
stance in bark which tans leather. 



*TAN-SY(tan'ze), n. A bitter herb. 
Tan-ta-lism (tan'ta v lizm), n. Tor- 
ment by false hopes. 
Tan-ta-li-za-tion ( x tan-ta-16-za'- 

shun), n. Act of tantalizing. 
Tan-ta-lize (tan'taMlze), v. t. To 

torment with false hopes; to 

tease. 
*Tan'ta x li-zing, p. prs. 
Tan-ta-mount (tan'ta v m6unt), a. 

Equivalent. 
*Tan-tiv-y (tan-tlv'e), ad. At 

full speed. 
*Tan-trums (tan'trumz), n. pi. 

Whims, freaks; bursts of passion. 
Tan-yard (tan 'yard), n. A tannery. 
Tip, v. t. To touch lightly; to 

pierce a vessel : — n. } a gentle 

blow; a small pipe. 
Tap'ping, p. prs. 
Tap'ped, p. prf. 

Tape, n. A narrow fillet or band. 
Ta-per (ta'pur), n. A wax candle 

[156-18]: — a., regularly narrowed 

from one end to the other :— v. i. f 

to grow smaller : — v. t. } to make 

smaller. [20-7.] 
Ta-per-ness (ta'pur N ne i s), n. State 

of being taper. 
Tap-es-try (tap'eVtre), n. Cloth 

woven in regular figures [262-3]: 

— v. t., to adorn with tapestry. 

[96-31.] 
*Tap'es x tri-ed, p. prf. 
Tap'es^tries, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 
Tap-house (tap'hMse), n. A house 

for retailing liquors. 
Tap-hous-es (tap'h6iiz x lz), n. pi. 
Tap-i-o-ca ( v tap-e-6'ka), n. A 

nutritious substance from the 

root of a plant. 
*Tap-is (tap'e or ta'pis), n. Tap- 
estry ; a table-cover. 

7/%*^ On the tapis signifies under 
consideration. 
Tap-root (tap'r66t), n. The cjiief 

root. 
Tap-ster (tap'stur), n. One who 

draws beer, &e. 
Tar, n. Liquid pitch ; a seaman. 



TAR 



TAT 

n6r, n&t— tube, tub, bull— 511- 



-p6und — thin, this. 



TAW 



Ta-ran-tu-la (ta-ran'tii N la), n. A 

venomous spider : — sometimes 

written tarentula. 
Tar-di-ly (tar'de'le), ad. Slowly. 
Tar-di-ness (tar' dene's), n. Slow- 
ness, lateness. 
Tar-dy (tar'de), a. [tardier — 

tardiest.] Slow, dilatory. 
Tare, n. A weed; an allowance 

in weigbt for a barrel, bag, <fcc. 

containing a mercantile com- 
modity. [91-36.] 
Ta-ren-tu-la. See tarantula. 
Tar-get (tar'get), n. A kind of 

buckler or shield; a mark to 

shoot at. 
*Tar-get-eer (^ar-ge't-eer'), «. 

One armed with a target. 
*Tar-gum (tar'gum), n. A Jewish 

paraphrase of the Scriptures in 

the Chaldee. 
*Tar-iff (tar'if), n. A table of 

goods with the duties on them. 
Tar-nish (tar'nish), v. t. [pre. t. 

3, tarnishes.] To sully; to 

soil [256-6] :—v. %., to become 

dull or soiled. 
Tarn, n. A mountain lake. 
*Tar-pau-lin (tar-paw'lln), n. 

Tarred canvas ; a sailor. 
*Tar-ry (tar're), a. Besmeared 

with, or resembling, tar. 
*Tar-ry (tar'r£), v. i. [prs. t. 3, 

tarries.] To stay; to loiter; 

to wait; to delay. 
*Tar'ri-ed, p. prf. 
Tart, a. Sour, acid, sharp, keen : 

— w., a small pie of fruit. 
Tar-tan (tar'tan), n. A kind of 

vessel ; a woollen checkered stuff. 
Tar-tar (tar'tur), n. A native of 

Tartary ; an acid ; lees of wine. 
Tar-ta-re-an (tar-ta'r& v an), ) 
*TAR-TA-RE-ous(tar-ta're'us), j a ' 

Consisting of tartar ; hellish ; 

infernal. 
Tar-tar-ic (tar-tar'lk), a. Noting 

the acid of tartar. 
*TAR-TAR-i-zA-TioN(Har-tar-e-za' 

shun), n. Act of tartarizing. 



Tar-tar-ize (tar'tar^lze), v. t. To 
impregnate with tartar. 

Tar'tarVzing, p. prs. 

*Tar-tar-ous (tar'tar^us), a. 
Consisting of tartar. 

Tar-ta-rus (tar'ta'rus), n. The 
hell of mythology. 

Tart-ly (tart'le), ad. Sharply; 
sourly. 

Tart-ness (tart'nSs), n. Sharp- 
ness; sourness. 

*Tar-tuffe (tar-tuf), n. A hypo- 
critical devotee. 

Task, n. Business imposed; em- 
ployment; drudgery: — v. t., to 
burden with a task. [382-29.] 

Task-er (task'ur), ) 

Task-mas-ter (task'masH&r), J 
One who imposes a task. 

Tas-sel (tas'sel), n. An orna- 
mental bunch of silk, &c. ; the 
flower or head of some plants : — 
v. i., to put forth a tassel, as 
maize : — v.t. y to adorn with tassels. 

Tas'seiAng, ) 

*Tas'sei;ling, J p ' pr8 ' 

Tas'sel-ed, 1 - 

*Tas'sell-ed, J P'PV' 

Tast-a-ble (tast'a v bl), a. Admit- 
ting to be tasted ; savory. 

Taste, v. t. To perceive by the 
palate ; to relish : — v. i., to savor 
of; to experience: — w., the act 
of tasting; intellectual discern- 
ment; judgment, (ap. p. — of a 
thing {actual enjoyment), for a 
thing (capacity for enjoyment).) 

*Tast'ing, p. prs. 

Taste-ful (taste'f&l), a. Having 
a high relish ; tasty. 

Taste-ful-ly (taste'fiirie), ad. 
With taste. 

Taste-less (taste'le's), a. Having 
no relish ; insipid. 

Taste-less-ness (taste'leVne's), n. 
Insipidity. 

Tas-ty (taste'e), a. [tastier — 
tastiest.] Having taste, nice, 

Tat-ter (tat'tur), v. t. To tear ; to 
rend : — n. } a rag, a torn piece. 



*Tat-ter-de-mal-ion ftat-tur-de- 

mal'yun), n. A ragged, shabby 

fellow. 
Tat-tle (tat'tl), v. i. To prate; 

to talk idly : — n., prate, idle talk. 
*Tat'tling, p. prs. 
Tat-too (tat-t66'), n. The beat 

of drum by which soldiers are 

warned to their quarters ; figures 

stained on the body: — v. t., to 

form figures by puncturing the 

skin and staining the punctures. 
Taught (tawt), pst. t. and p. prf. 

of teach. 
Taunt (tant or tawnt), v. t. To 

reproach ; to revile [75-15]: — n. t 

insult, reproach. 
TAUNT-iNG-LY(tant'lng^leortawnt'- 

ing v le), ad. With insult. 
Tau-rus (taw'rus), n. One of the 

signs of the zodiac; the Bull. 
*Tau-to-log-i-cal (Haw-td-lSj'e- 

N kal), a. Repeating the same 

thing. 
Tau-tol-o-gist (taw-t61'6 x jist), n. 

One who uses tautology. 
*Tau-tol-o-gize (taw-t61'6 N jize), 

v. i. To repeat an idea by using 

the same or different words. 
Tau-tolVgi-zing, p. prs. 
Tau-tol-o-gy (taw-tolWje), n. 

Repetition of the same words or 

the same idea in different words. 
Tav-ern (tav'urn), n. A house 

where liquors are sold ; an inn. 
Tav-ern-er (tav'urnMr), n. A 

keeper of a tavern. 
Tav-ern-ing (tav'urnlng), n. A 

feasting at taverns. 
Tlw, v. t. To dress white leather : 

— n., a marble. 
*Taw-dri-ly (taw'dre'le), ad. In 

a tawdry manner. 
*Taw-dri-ness (taw'dre^nes), n. 

Tinsel finery ; gaudy show. 
Taw-dry (taw'dre), a. [tawdrier 

— tawdriest.] Meanly showy. 
*Taw-ny (taw'ne), a. [tawnier 

— tawniest.] Dusky ; yellow, 

like things tanned. [171-9.] 
503 



TEC 



TEG 
Fate, far, fall, fat — m£, rnet — pine, pin — n6, move, 



TEM 



Tax (taks), n. An impost; a 
tribute ; a rate ; charge ; an ex- 
cise ; a duty : — v. t., to load with 
imposts; to charge; to accuse. 
(ap. p. — with, for.) 

Tax'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Tax-a-ble (taks'a^bl), a. Subject 
to tax. 

Tax-a-tion (taks-a'shun), n. The 
act of imposing a tax. 

*Tax-i-der-my (taks'eMer-me), n. 
The art of preserving the skins, 
&o. of animals. 

Tea (tee), n. A Chinese plant, or 
beverage made with it; a decoc- 
tion of any herb. 

Teach (teetsh), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 

TEACHES.] [TAUGHT — TAUGHT.] 

To instruct ; to inform ; to show : 
— v. i., to give instruction 

Teaching, p. prs.: — n., instruc- 
tion ; the act or employment of 
one who teaches. 

Teach-a-ble (teetsh 'a v bl), a. Sus- 
ceptive of instruction, docile. 

Teach-a-ble-ness (teetshTbl- 
nes), n. Docility; aptness to 
receive instruction. 

Teak (teek), n. A tree and its 
timber : — also written teek. 

*Teal (teel), n. A wild fowl. 

*Team (teem), n. Horses or oxen 
harnessed to the same vehicle. 

Team-ster (teem'stur), n. One who 
drives a team. 

Tear (teer), n. Water from the eye. 

Tear (tare), v. t. [tore — torn.] 
To pull in pieces ; to rend : — 
v. {., to rave; to rant: — n., a 
rent. 

Tear-ful (teer'ful), a. Full of 
tears, weeping. 

Tear-less (teer'le's), a. Free 
from tears. 

Tease (teeze), v. t. To torment; 
to annoy ; to comb wool. 

*Teas'ing, p. prs. 

Tea-sel (te'zl), n. A prickly plant. 

*Tech-i-ly (tetsh/e x le), ad. Peev- 
ishly. 
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Tech-i-ness (tetsh/e v nes), n. Peev- 
ishness. 

*Tech-ni-cal (t£k'ne v kal), a. Be- 
longing to an art or profession. 

Tech-ni-cal-ly (teVne x kal-le), ad. 
In a technical manner. 

^Tech-ni-cal-i-ty ( N tek-n£-kal'le- 
He), n. State of being technical; 
a technical expression. 

^Tech-ni-calVties, n. pi. 

Tech-nics (teVniks), n. pi. Tech- 
nical terms or rules. 

*Tech-nol-o-gy (tek-n&l'lo'je), n. 
A treatise on arts or on the terms 
used in the arts. 

Tech-nolVgies, n.pl. 

Tech-y (tetsb/e), a. [techier — 
techiest.] Peevish. 

Tec-ton-ic (t£k-t&n'lk), a. Per- 
taining to building. 

Ted, v. t. To lay grass newly mown 

Ted'ding, p. prs. [in rows. 

Ted'ded, p. prf. 

Ted-der. See tether. 
Te De-um (t^-de'um), n. A hymn 
of thanksgiving. 

Te-di-ous (te'de'us), a. Trouble- 
some; wearisome; slow. [314-8.] 

Te-di-ous-ly (te'de^ds-le), ad. In 
a slow manner. 

*Te-di-ous-ness (te'de^us-n&s), n. 
Tiresomeness, wearisomeness. 

*Te-di-um (te'de x um),n. Weariness. 

*Teem, v. i. To bring forth; to 
be full [16-3] : — v. t., to produce. 

*Teens (teenz), n. pi. The years 
of one's age between 12 and 20. 

Teeth (thkh), n. pi. of tooth. 

*Tee-to-tal-er (tee-to'taHur). n. 
One who pledges himself to ab- 
stain from intoxicating drinks. 

*Teg-men (teg'men), n. A tegu- 
ment ; a covering. 

Teg'mlna, n. pi. 

*Teg-u-lar (tegular), a. Per- 
taining to, or like, tiles. 

Teg-u-ment (teg'u v ment), n. The 
skin ; a natural covering. 

*Teg-u-ment-a-ry ('teg-u-ment'- 
a v re), a. Relating to teguments. 



*Teil (teel), n. The linden-tree. 

Teint. See tint. 

*Tel-a-ry (teTa x re or te'laYe), a. 
Pertaining to a web, or spinning. 

Tel-e-gram (tel'e'gram), n. A 
telegraphic message or despatch : 
— see morseotype. 

*Tel-e-graph (tel'eV^O, n. An 
instrument for the rapid convey- 
ance of intelligence by means of 
signals : — v. t., to convey intelli- 
gence by telegraph. 

Tel-e-graph-ic (Hel-e-graPik), a. 
Relating to,or sent by,a telegraph. 

Tel-e-scope (tel'e v sk6pe), n. An 
optical instrument by which dis- 
tant objects are viewed. 

*Tel-e-scop-ic (Hel-e-sk6p / ik), a. 
Relating to,or seen by, a telescope. 

*Te-les-tich (te-leVtik), n. A 
poem, in which the final letters 
of the line compose a name. 

TEL-ic(teTik),a.Relating to the end. 

Tell, v. t. [told — told.] To utter; 
to relate ; to count : — v. i., to give 
an account of; to have effect. 

Tel-ler (tfil'lur), n. One who 
tells or counts ; in Banks, an officer 
who receives and pays out money. 

Tell-tale (tel'tale), n. One who 
carries officious intelligence : — 
a., blabbing. 

*Tel-lu-ric (tel-lu'rlk), a. Re- 
lating to the earth or tellurium. 

*Tel-lu-ri-um (tel-lii're^uin), n. 
A rare, white, brittle metal. 

*Tem-e-ra-ri-ous ( N tem-e-ra're- 
r us), a. Rash, headstrong. 

*Te-mer-i-ty (te-meVe'te), n. 
Rashness, foolish contempt of 
danger. [150-7.] [280-17.] 

Tem-per (tem'pur), v. t. To com- 
pound; to mingle; to soothe; to 
soften ; to assuage [283-10] 
[19-19]: — n., moderation; dispo- 
sition of mind ; passion. [359.] 

Tem-per- A-MENT(tem'pur x a^nent), 
n. Constitution ; disposition ; due 
mixture of qualities. [123-23.] 
[353-20.] 



TEM 



n6r, n6t- 



TEN 
-tube, tub, bAU — 611- 



-pound — thin, this. 



TEN 



*Tem-per-ance (tein'peYanse), n. 

Moderation ; calmness ; sobriety. 
Tem-per-ate (tem'peVlt), a. So 

ber, calm, moderate. 

TEM-PER-ATE-LY(t^m'pMt-l^),aC?. 

Moderately, calmly. 

Tem-per-ate-ness (tSm'peVit 
n6s), n. Freedom from excess; 
moderation. 

*TEM-PER-A-TURE(tem'peVa-ture), 
n. Degree or state of heat. 

Tem-pest (tem'pest), n. A violent 
wind; tumult; commotion. 

*Tem-pes-tu-ous (tem-peVtshu- 
x us), a. Stormy, turbulent. 

Tem-pes-ttj-ous-ly (t^m-peVtshu- 
Nls-1&), ad. Stormily. 

Tem-pes-ttj-ous-ness (tem-peV- 
tshu v us-n^s), n. Storminess. 

*Tem-plar (tem'plar), n. A law- 
student. 

Tem-ple (tem'pl), n. A church ; 
a building erected for a deity ; a 
depression on each side of the 
head. 

Tem-plet (tem'pl^t), n. A piece 
of timber in a building. 

Tem-po-ral (tem'p6Val), a. Secu- 
lar ; measured by time ; placed 
at the temples. [133-33.] 

Tem-po-ral-ly (t^m'p6 v ral-le), ad, 
With respect to this life. 

Tem-po-ra-ri-ly (tem'p6 x ra-re x le), 
ad, For a limited time. 

^TEM-po-RA-Ri-NESs(tem'p6Va-re- 
x nes), n. The state of being 
temporary. 

Tem-po-ra-ry (tfim , p6Va-r&), a. 
Lasting only for a limited time ; 
not permanent. [147-2.]f 

Tem-po-rize (tem , p6Vlze), v. i. 
To comply with the times. 

*Tem'po v ri-zing, p. prs. 

Tempt (t£mt), v. U To solicit to 
ill ; to entice ; to allure. [82-22.] 

Tempt-a-ble (temtTbl), a. Ca- 
pable of being tempted. 

Tempt-a-tion (temt-a'shun),. n. 
The act of tempting ; any thing 
which tempts. [133-38.]f 



Ten,ce. Twice five,10: — n., a number 
expressed by a unit in the second 
place of a numerating period. 

*Ten-a-ble (ten'a v bl), a. Capable 
of being maintained. 

Te-na-cious (te-na'shus), a. Co- 
hesive, retentive. 

Te-na-cious-ly (t£-na'shus x l&), ad. 
In a tenacious manner. 

*Te-nac-i-ty (te-nas'seHe), n. The 
quality of being tenacious. 

*Ten-an-cy (ten'an v se), n. Tern 
porary possession of what be 
longs to another; state of a 
tenant. 

Ten'an n cies, n. pi. 

*Ten-ant (teVant), n. One who 
rents of another: — v. t, to hold 
as a tenant. 

Ten-ant-a-ble (teVantfa-bl), a. 
In a condition to be tenanted. 

Ten-ant-less (ten'ant'les), a. Un- 
occupied. 

*Ten-ant-ry (teVant N re), n. A 
body of tenants. 

Ten'ant^ries, n. pi. 

Tend, v. t. To watch ; to attend ; 
to conduce; to take care of: — 
v. i., to move in a certain direc- 
tion ; to aim at. (ap. p. — to, 
towards.) 

*Tend-ance (tSnd'anse), n. Care ; 
attendance. 

*Ten-den-cy (ten'deVs£), n. Direc- 
tion, drift, inclination. [334-19.] 

Ten'den'cies, n. pi. 

Ten-der (ten'dur), a. Soft; easily 
pained; weak; humane; deli- 
cate ; amorous [56-4] [191-21] : 
— v. t., to offer : — »., offer, propo- 
sition ; one who tends; a two- 
wheeled carriage for fire-hose; 
a car attached to a locomotive, 
for carrying water and fuel. 

Ten-der-ling (ten'duYllng), n. A 
fondling. 

Ten-der-Loin (ten'dur^loln), n. 
The tender part of a sirloin. 

Ten-der-ly (ten'dur'le), ad. Mild- 
ly; gently. 

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Ten-der-ness (ten'durWs), n. The 

state of being tender. 
TEN-Di-N0us(teVde x nus),a.Sinewy. 
Ten-don (ten'dun), n. A sinew. 
Ten-dril (ten'dril), n. The clasp 

of a vine : — a., clasping. 
*Ten-e-brous (ten'e v brus), ) 
*TE-NE-BRi-ous(te-ne , bre x us), } "" 

Gloomy, obscure. 
Ten-e-ment (tenement), n. Any 

thing held by a tenant ; a house. 

[140-27.] [217-19.] 
Ten-e-ment-al ( v tgn-e-me : nt / al), a. 

Held by tenure or by tenants. 
TEN-ET(ten^t),w.Principle,opinion. 
Ten-fold (teVf61d), a. Ten times 

repeated. 
Ten-nis (ten'nis), n. A play with 

a ball and racket. 
*Ten-on (ten'&n), n. The end of 

a piece of a timber fitting into a 

mortise. 
Ten-or (te'n'ntir), n. Continuity 

of state ; purpose ; a middle part 

in music. [83-38.] 
Tense, a. Stretched, stiff: — n., a 

variation of the verb to signify 

time. 
Tense-ness (tense'n&s), n. Ten- 
sion, contraction. 
*Ten-si-ble (ten'se v bl), ) a. Ca- 
Ten-sile (ten'sll), J pable of 

extension. 
Ten-sion (t£n'shun), n. The act of 

stretching; state of being tense. 
Ten-sive (ten'siv), a. Giving a 

sensation of stiffness. 
Tent, n. A portable lodging-place 

made by stretching canvas upon 

poles ; a pavilion ; a roll of 

lint, &c. for inserting into ulcers 

and wounds:— v. t, to lodge in a 

tent: — v. i., to fill with a tent. 
*Ten-ta-cle (ten'ta'kl), n. A 

feeler of an insect. 
Ten-tac'u x la, ) 7 a A 

Ten-ta-tive (teVta'tlv), a. Trying. 
Tent-ed (tended), a. Covered 
with tents. 

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TER 



TEE, 

Fate, far, fall, fat — m£, met — pine, pin — n6, 



m6ve, 



TES 



Ten-ter (ten'tur), n. A hook on 
which things are stretched: — 
v. t., to hang or stretch on hooks. 

Tenth (thnth), a. The ordinal of 
ten ; noting the number ten : — 
n., one part in ten ; tithe. 

Tenth-ly (ten^'le), ad. In the 
tenth place. 

*Te-nu-i-ty (te-nu'eHe), n. Thin- 
ness, slenderness. 

Ten-ure (t^n'yur or te'nure), n. 
Manner whereby offices or tene- 
ments are held ; holding.[320-10.] 

TEP-E-FAC-TiON( x tep-e-fak / shun),w. 
Act of making tepid. 

*Tep-e-fy (tep'e x fl), v. t. [prs. t. 
3, tepefies.] To make tepid. 

Tep'e x fi-ed, p. prf. 

Tep-id (tep'id), a. Slightly warm, 
lukewarm. 

Te-pid-i-ty (te-pld'£te), \ n. State 

Te-por (te'por or te'pur), j of be- 
ing tepid ; lukewarmness. 

Ter-e-binth (ter'e^binfA), n. The 
turpentine-tree. 

*Ter-e-bin-thine (Her-e-bln'tfdn), 
a. Relating to turpentine. 

*Ter-gem-i-nous (ter-jem'e x nus), 
a. Threefold. 

*Ter-gi-ver-sa-tion (Her-je-ver- 
sa'shun), n. Shift,evasion,change. 

Term, n. Limit, boundary; the 
time in which a court or school 
is open ; a word [53-6] [229-16]: 
— v. t., to name; to express. 

Terms, n. pi. Conditions. 

*Ter-ma-gan-cy (ter'ma N gan-se), 
n. Furiousness, turbulence. 

*Ter-ma-gant (teYma N gant), a. 
Tumultuous ; scolding : — n. } a 
scold; a brawling woman. 

Term-er (term'ur), n. One who 
has an estate for a term of years. 

*Ter-mi-na-ble (ter'me v na-bl), a. 
Admitting of bounds. 

*Ter-mi-nal (ter'me v nal), a. Re- 
lating to the end. 

Ter-mi-nate (teVme^nate), v. t. To 
limit; to put an end to; to fin- 
ish : — v. i. y to end ; to cease, j" 
506 



Ter'miVa-ting, p. prs. 

Ter-mi-na-tion (Her-me-na'shun), 
n. Limit, end, conclusion, result. 

Ter-mi-na-tion-al fter-me-na'- 
shun v al), a. Pertaining to ter- 
mination. 

Ter-mi-na-tive (ter'me x na-tlv), a. 
Directing termination. 

Ter-mi-ner. See oyer. 

*Ter-mi-nol-o-gy ( x ter-me-n6l'16- 
x je), n. Explanation of terms 
used in the arts. 

Ter-mi-nus (teVme'nus), n. A 
boundary, a limit. 

*Ter'miVi, n. pi. 

*Ter-na-ry (ter'naVe), a. Rela- 
ting to three. 

*Ter-race (terras), n. A small 
grassy bank ; an open balcony ; 
a flat roof. 

Ter-ra-pin (teVra^pin), n. A spe- 
cies of tortoise. 

*Ter-ra~que-ous (ter-ra'kwe v us), 
a. Composed of land and water. 

*Ter-rene (ter-reen'), ) 

Ter-res-tri-al (ter-res'tre v al), j 
a. Belonging to the earth ; 
earthly. [247-1.] 

Ter-res-tri-al-ly (ter-res'tre^al- 
le), ad. In an earthly manner. 

Ter-ri-ble (ter're N bl), a. Dread- 
ful ; formidable ; fearful ; horri- 
ble. [291-17.] 

Ter-ri-ble-ness (teVreNbl-nes), n. 
The quality of exciting terror. 

Ter-ri-bly (teVre v ble), ad. Fear- 
fully, dreadfully. 

*Ter-ri-er (ter're'ur), n. A kind 
of dog. 

Ter-rif-ic (te'r-rif'ik), a. Dread- 
ful; causing fear. [66.] 

Ter-ri-fy (teVreYl), v. t. [prs. t. 
3, terrifies.] To alarm. 

Ter'riVi-ed, p. prf. 

Ter-ri-to-ri-al ( r ter-re-t6're N al), a. 
Belonging to a territory. 

Ter-ri-tor-y (teYre v tur-re), n. A 
distant portion of a country un- 
der a temporary government; a 
district, land. 



"^Ter'ri^tor-ies, n. pi. 

Ter-ror (ter'rur), n. Fear; the 
cause of fear, fright, dismay. 

Ter-ror-ism (ter'rurlzm), n. A 
government by terror. 

Terse, a. Smooth; neat and com- 
pact in style. 

Terse-ly (terse'le), ad. Neatly; 
in a terse manner. 

Terse-ness (terse'n£s),n. Neatness 
and compactness of style. 

*Ter-tian (ter'shun), n. An ague 
intermitting 48 hours : — a., hap- 
pening every third day. 

*Ter-ti-a-ry (ter'she x a-re), a. Of 
the third formation ; third. 

Tes-sel-ate ) (tes'seTate), v. t. 

*Tes-sel-late J To form into 
squares. 

Tes'sel^a-ting, j 

*Tes'sel v la-ting, J &' P r8 ' 

Tes'sel^a-ted, ) - 

^Tes'selYa-ted, \^'^ r J' 

Test, n. Trial, examination, stand- 
ard, proof [361-16] (ap. p. — of, 
for) : — v. t. f to compare with a 
standard ; to try ; to prove. 

Tes-ta-ble (tes'ta^bl), a. Admit- 
ting of being devised by will. 

*Tes-ta-ce-a (tSs-ta'she^a), n. pi. 
Animals having a shelly cover- 
ing, as oysters. 

*Tes-ta-ceous (tes-ta'shus), a. 
Relating to, or consisting of, 
shells. 

Tes-ta-ment (tes'ta v ment), n. A 
name of Holy Scripture; a will. 

Tes-ta-ment-a-ry ( x tes-ta-ment'a- 
v re), a. Given by will. 

Tes-tate (teVtate or teVtlt), a. 
Having made a will. 

*Tes-ta-tor (t£s-ta'tur), n. A 
man who leaves a will. 

Tes-ta-trix (tes-ta'triks), n. A 
woman who leaves a will. 

Tes-ta'trix x es, n. pi. 

Tes-ter (teY tur), n. A sixpence ; 
the cover of a bed. 

Tes-ti-fi-ca-tion ( r teVte-fe-ka'- 
shun), n. The act of testifying. 



TEX 



THA 
nor, n6t— tube, tub, bdll — 611- 



-pMnd — thin, this. 



THE 



Tes-ti-fy (teVte x fl), v. i. [prs. t. 
3, testifies.] To witness : — v. t, 
to affirm. [66-3.] [315-9.] 

Tes'ti^ fi-ed, p. prf. 

Tes-ti-ly (teVte'le), ad. In a 
fretful manner ; peevishly. 

Tes-ti-mo-ni-al (Hes-t£-m&'ne x al), 
n. Certificate of character [129-2]: 
— a., Containing testimony. 

Tes-ti-mon-y (teVte^mun-neO, n. 
Evidence; proof. [127-4.] 

Tes'ti n mon-ies, n. pi. 

Tes-ti-ness (tes't6 v ne , s), n. Peev- 



Tes-tu-do (t£s-tu'd6), n. A tor- 
toise ; a screen of shields ,* a 
kind of tumor. 

Tes-tu'does, n. pi. 

Tes-ty (teVt6), a. [testier — 
testiest.] Fretful, petulant. 

Tet-a-nus (tet'a v nus), n. Lockjaw. 

Teth-er (t^TH'iir), n. A string to 
hold a beast while pasturing : — 
u. t., to tie with a tether : — some- 
times written tedder. 

*Tet-ra-chord (teYra'kdrd), n. A 
series of four tones. 

Tet-ra-gon (t£t'ra N g&n), n. A 
figure of four angles. 

Tet-ra-he-dron (Het-ra-h&'drSn), 
n. A solid figure having four 
triangular faces. 

Te-tram-e-ter (tl-tram'eHur), n. 
A verse of four feet. 

*Te-trarch (t&'trark), n. A Ro- 
man governor of a tetrarchy. 

Tet-rar-chy (teVrar^ke), n. The 
fourth part of a province. 

Tet'rar'chies, n. pi. 

*Te-tras-tich (t£-tras'tlk), n. A 
poem of four lines. 

Tet-ter (teYtur), n. A vesicular 
disease of the skin. 

*Teu-ton-ic (tu-t6n'lk), a. Rela- 
ting to the ancient Germans. 

*Tew-el (tu'31), n. An iron pipe 
in a forge for smoke, <fcc. 

Text (tSkst), n. That on which 
comment is made; sentence of 
Scripture. [335-15.] 



Tex-tile (teks'dl), a. Woven. 

Text-u-al (t£kst'yu^al), a. Con- 
tained in the text. 

Tex-ture (t&ks'tshur), n. A web ; 
thing woven ; disposition of the 
parts of bodies. [320.] 

Than (THan), con. d. A word used 
in comparison. 

7j^t* The comparative degree, 
and the words other, rather, 
and else, are followed by than. 

Thane (^ane), n. The old English 
name for baron. 

Thank (th&xigk.), v. t. To return 
acknowledgment for a favor. 

Thank-ful (^angk'fiil), a. Grate- 
ful, (ap. p. — for.) 

Thank-ful-ly (^angk'fdrie), ad. 
Gratefully. 

*Thank-ful-ness (^angk'Ml- 
N nSs), n. Gratitude. 

Thank-less (^angk'le's), a. Un- 
thankful, ungrateful. 

Thank-less-ness (<Aangk'les v ne ! s), 
n. Ingratitude. 

Thanks (^angks), n. pi. Ac- 
knowledgment for favor. 

Thanks -giv-ing (^angks'givlng), 
n. A day for giving thanks ; 
celebration of mercy. 

Thank-wor-thy (^angk'wur^THe), 
%. Deserving thanks. 

That ('mat), a. and^ro. (Demon- 
strative.) [pi. those.] Not this, 
but the other ; the more distant 
thing ; the thing first mentioned : 
— pro. (relative), who, which, 
whom : — con. c, because ; noting 
a cause or a consequence, (cor. 
c. — so.) 

Thatch (th&tsh), n. Straw cover- 
ing for a house : — v. t. y to cover 
with straw. 

Thatch'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

THAu-MA-TUR-GY(^a'ma v tur-je), n. 
The act of doing wonders. 

Thau'ma x tur\jies, n. pi. 

Thaw (thhw), v. i.orv. t. To grow 
liquid; to melt, as snow: — n., 
dissolution of a frost; a melting. 



The (th£ or thS), definite article. 
Noting a particular thing. 

The-a-ter J (M'&txir), n. A place 

*The-a-tre J in which shows are 
exhibited ; a play-house ; any 
place for performances. [35-2. ]j 

The-at-ric (^e-at'rik), } 

The-at-ri-cal (^e-at're x kal), J a ' 
Relating to, or suiting, a theatre. 

The-at-ri-cal-ly (*Ae-at're v kal- 
16), ad. In a theatrical manner. 

Thee (th&c), pro. The objective 
singular of thou: — see you. 

Theft (thtft), n. The act of steal- 
ing, the thing stolen. 

*The-in j (M'ln), n. The essen- 

The-ine J tial principle of tea. 

Their (THare), pro. or a. Belong- 
ing to them: — a possessive and 
plural form of he, she, and it ; 
used before the name of that 
which is possessed; as, This is 
their house : — see her. 

Theirs (THarz), pro. Belonging to 
them : — a plural possessive form 
of he, she, and it ; and used 
after the name of that which is 
possessed; as, This house is 
theirs : — see their. 

The-ism (Seizin), n. Deism : — 
opposed to atheism. 

The-ist (thh'lst), n. One who be- 
lieves in the existence of God. 

The-is-tic (^e-is'tik), { 

The-is-ti-cal (^e-is'te'kal), J a ' 
Pertaining or adhering to theism. 

Them (THem), pro. The objective 
plural of he, she, and it. 

Theme (thhmo), n. A subject; a 
short dissertation. [93.] 

Them-selves (TH^m-selvz'), pro. 
They or them with emphasis. 
^^** Themselves is the plural 

Of HIMSELF, HERSELF, and IT- 
SELF. It is similar in use to 
herself, which see. 
Then (THe'n), ad. At that time ; 
that time ; afterwards (cor. ad. 
— when) : — con. c, therefore ; in 
that case. (cor. c. — if.) 
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THE 



THE 
Fate, far, fall, fat — m&, inet — pine, pin — n&, mdve, 



THI 



Thence (THense), ad. From that 

place or time ; for that reason. 
Thence-forth (THense'fdrtfA), ad. 
Thenceforward. 

Thence-for-ward (THe'nse-fSr'- 
ward), ad. From that time. 

*The-oc-ra-cy (^e-Sk'ra^se), n. 
Government directed by God. 

The-oc'raNdies, n. pi. 

The-o-crat-ic (^e-6-krat'ik), a. 
Theocratical. 

The-o-crat-i-cal (VAe-6-krat'd- 
x kal), a. Relating to theocracy 

The-od-o-lite (^-6d / 6 v lite), n 
An instrument for measuring 
vertical and horizontal angles. 

*The-og-o-ny (^&-6g'6 v ne), n. 
The genealogy of heathen gods. 

The-o-lo-gi-an (W-6-16'j£ v an), ) 

The-ol-o-gist (^e-61'6^jlst), J 
One versed in theology; a pro- 
fessor of theology ; a divine. 

The-o-log-i-cal f^e-ft-l&j'e^kal), 
a. Relating to theology. [281-3.] 

The-o-log-i-cal-ly (W-&-16j'e- 
\&\-\h),ad. According to theology. 

The-ol-o-gy (^e-&l'16 v je), n. The 
science which treats of the exist- 
ence and attributes of God; di- 
vinity. [311-13.] 

The-olVgies, n.pl. 

*The-om-a-chy (^£-&m'a v k£), n. 
A fight against the gods. 

The-omVchies, n. pi. 

The-o-rem (thk!b\§m), n. A po-| 
sition laid down as a settled 
truth; a kind of stencil: 
noting a kind of drawing made 
through stencils. 

The-o-rem-ic (^e-6-rem'lk), a. 
Relating to theorems. 

The-o-ret-ic ( N ^e-6-retlk), 

The-o-ret-i-cal (^e-o-ret'e^kal), 
a. Not practical; speculative; 
relating to a theory. [333-24.] 

The-o-ret-i-cal-ly Qthk-b-rht't- 
^kal-le), ad. Speculatively; in 
theory. 

*The-o-rist (th&bWst), n. One 
given to speculations. 
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To 



The-o-rize (thb'bWze), v. i. 

speculate; to form theories. 
TheVri-zing, p. pr8. 
The-o-ry (thb'-fa\k), n. Specula- 
tion, scheme, hypothesis.[299-8.] 
The Vries, n. pi. 

The-os-o-phy (thb-bs'b y fb), n. Di- 
vine wisdom. 
*THER-A-PEU-Tics(Wr-a-pu'tlks), 

n. pi. The science of the appli- 
cation of remedies. 
There (THare), ad. In that place. 

(cor. ad. — where.) 
There-a-bout (THareTb6ut), j 
There-a-bouts (THare'a v b6uts), J 

ad. Near that place ; nearly. 
There-af-ter (THare-aftdr), ad. 

After that. 
There-at (THare-at'), ad. At that 

place ; at that. 
There-by (THare-bi'), ad. By 

that ; by that means. 
There-fore (THur'f6re or THeV- 

f6re), ad. Consequently; for 

this reason. 
There-from (THare-fr&m'), ad. 

From that, from this. 
There-in (THare-ln'), ad. In that, 

in this. 
There-in-to ( N THare-ln-t66 / ), ad. 

Into that; into this. 
There-of (THare-6f or THare-awf), 

ad. Of that, of this. 
There-on (THare-&n'), ad. On 

that; on this. 
There-out (THare-Mf), ad. Out 

of that, out of this. 
There-to (THare-t660, ) 

There- un-to (VHare-un-tdd'), j 

ad. To that, to this. 
There- up-on ( x THare-up-6n'), ad. 

In consequence, upon that or this. 
There-with ( THare- Yi\th'),ad. With 

that, with this. 
Ther-mal (jAeYmal), a. Relating 

to heat. 
Ther-mom-e-ter (£Aer-in&m'eHur), 
n. An instrument used to ex- 
hibit temperature 
eter. 



-see pyrom- 



Ther-mo-met-ri-cal (Wr-m6- 
metWkal), a. Relating to a 
thermometer. 
Ther-mo-scope (^eVm6 v sk&pe), w. 
A sort of thermometer for meas- 
uring small differences of heat. 
*The-sau-rus (<A6-sa'rus), n. A 

lexicon of literary information. 
These (THeze), pi. of this. 
The-sis (thesis), n. A position de- 
bated ; a proposition ; a theme. 
The'ses, n. pi. 
*Thes-pi-an (^es'pe^an), a. Rela- 

ting to tragedy or acting. 
The-ur-gy (^e'urje), n. The art 

of magic. 
Thew (thb), n. A sinew, a muscle. 
They (THa), pro. Men, women, 
persons, things : — the nominative 
plural of he, she, and it. 
Thick (thlk), a. Gross; muddy; 
not thin; crowded; dull; close: 
— ad., fast ; closely. 
Thick-en (zMk'kn), v. t. To make 

thick : — v. i., to grow thick. 
Thick-et (thlk'&t), n. A wood with 
trees and shrubs closely set. 
[375-25.] 
Tiiick-ly (thlk'lb), ad. Deeply; 

closely. 
Thick-ness (zMk'nes), n. The 
state of being thick ; closeness ; 
measure through from side to side. 
Thick'ness^es, n.pl. 
Thick-set (tfMk'sIt), a. Closely 
planted ; short and thick in body. 
*Thief (thbkf ), n. One who steals. 
* Thieves, n. pi. 
Thieve (thbby), v. i. To steal. 
ThieVing, p. prs. 
Thiev-er-y (^£eVurVe), n. The 

practice of stealing, theft. 
Thiev'er x ies, n. pi. 
Thiev-ish (zA&ev'lsh), a. Given to 

stealing, sly. 
Thiev-ish-ness (^eev'ish v nes), n. 

Disposition to steal. 
Thigh (thi), n. The limb between 

the knee and body. 
Thill (thll), n. A shaft of a wagon. 



THI 



THO 
nSr, n6t— tube, tub, bull— 611— pound— *Mn, THis. 



THR 



Thim-ble (^Im'bl), n. A metal 
cover for the end of the finger 
when sewing. 

Thin (thin), a. [thinner — thin- 
nest.] Rare ; small ; lean ; slen- 
der : — ad., not thickly, thinly : — 
v. t., to make thin ; to dilute. 

Thin'ning, p. prs. 

Thin'ned, p. prf. 

Thine (THlne), pro. Belonging to 
thee : — apossessive,singularform 
of thou, used after the name of 
that which is possessed ; as, This 
house is thine: — see thy and 

YOUR. 

Thing (thing), n. Any matter; 
whatever is. 

THiNK(tfMngk), v.i.orv. t. [thought 
— thought.] To have ideas ; to 
intend; to muse; to imagine; to 
conceive (ap. p. — on, upon, of, 
about): — see methinks. 

Think'ing, p. prs. : — n., imagina- 
tion : — a., reflecting. 

Thin-ly (ihin'lh), ad. In a thin 
manner ; not thickly. 

*Thin-ness (thln'nks), n. Rareness, 
scarcity; slenderness. 

Third (thurd), a. The ordinal of 
three ; noting the number three : 
— n., one of three equal parts. 

Third-ly (eMrd'le), ad. In the 
third place. 

Thirds (tfMrdz), n. pi. The por- 
tion of a widow, consisting of a 
third part of the husband's estate. 

Thirst (*Mrst), n. Want of drink ; 
vehement desire : — v. i., to feel 
want of drink ; to desire greatly. 

Thirst-i-ness (^urst'e^nes), n. The 
state of being thirsty. 

Thirst-y (thurst'b), a. [thirst- 
ier — thirstiest.] Suffering from 
want of drink; having great 
desire. 

Thir-teen (Mr't&kn), a. or n. Ten 
and three; 13. 

Thir-teenth (thur-t£entfi'), 
The ordinal of thirteen; noting 
the number thirteen. 



*Thir-ti-eth (thur'te'eU), a. The 
ordinal of thirty; noting the 
number thirty. 

Thir-ty (thur'tb), a. or n. Three 
times ten ; 30. 

This (thIs), a. and pro. [Demon- 
strative.] [pi. these.] Not that; 
that which is present ; the nearer 
thing ; the thing last mentioned. 

This-tle (thls'sl), n. A prickly 
weed. 

This-tly (^is'sle), a. Overgrown 
with thistles. 

Thith-er (THiTH'ur), ad. To that 
place or end : — see whither. 

Thith-er-ward (THiTH'urVard), 
ad. Toward that place. 

Thole (*A61e), n. A wooden pin 
to keep an oar in place. 

Thong (^ong), n. A strip of leather. 

*Tho-rac-ic (^6-ras'sik), a. Per- 
taining to the thorax. 

Tho-ral (thb'rkl), a. Relating to 
a bed. 

Tho-rax (thb'rnks), n. The chest ; 
that part of a skeleton which 
surrounds the heart and lungs. 

Tho'rax n es, n. pi. 

Thorn (thdrn), n. A prickly tree ; 
a spine; any trouble. 

Thorn-y (thdrn'e), a. [thornier 
— thorniest.] Full of thorns. 

*Thor-ough (^Mr'r6), a. Perfect, 
full, complete. 

Thor-ough-fare (<Mr'r6 x fare), n. 
A passage through; any place 
much frequented. 

Thor-ough-ly (^MrWle), ad, 
Fully. 

Thor-ough-paced (*Mr'rd N past), a. 
Complete, perfect. 

Those (TH6ze), pi. of that. 

Thou (th6u), pro. [sing. nom. 
thou ; pi. ye or you : poss. 
thine, (thy); yours, (your): 
obj. thee ; you or ye.] Thy- 
self; the person spoken to; 
see you. 

Though (th6), con. d. Although. 
{cor. c. — yet, still.) 
43* 



Thought (JAawt), pst. t. and p. prf. 
of think : — n., the act of think- 
ing ; idea ; conception ; opinion ; 
meditation ; attention. [384-6.] 

Thought-ful (^awt'ful), a. Con- 
templative ; considerate. 

Thought-ful-ly (*Aawt'ful N l£), ad. 
With thought. 

Thought-ful-ness (^awt'fulWs), 
n. Deep meditation, reflection. 

Thought-less (^awt'les), a. Neg- 
ligent, heedless. 

THOUGHT-LESS-LY(eAawt'lesl^),arf. 

Without thought. 

Thought-less-ness (^awt'les- 
^nfis), n. Want of thought; inat- 
tention. 

Thou-sand (£^6u'zand), a. or n. 
By the French or American, 
and English methods of numera- 
tion, a number expressed by a 
unit in the fourth place ; also, by 
the English method, a unit in the 
fourth place of any period ; 1000. 

Thou-sandth (^du'zand^),* a. 
The ordinal of a thousand; no- 
ting the number one-thousand. 

Thrall (tffaawl), n. A slave ; 
slavery. 

ES£2E? } p"*'*-* - 

Bondage, slavery. [362-13.] 

Thrash. See thresh. 

Thread (thrM), n. A small line 
or twist; a filament; a string; a 
chain ; a continuity ; the promi- 
nence of the spiral part of a 
screw: — v. t., to pass a thread 
through; to pass through. 

Thread-bare (f^red'bare), a.Worn 
out; trite, common. 

Thread-y (thr&d'k), a. Like 
thread. 

Threat (thi-St), n. Menace; de- 
nunciation of ill. 

Threat-en (thrbxltn), v. t. To de- 
nounce evil ; to menace. 

Three (^ree),a.or ».Two and one. 3. 

Three-fold (f/jree'f61d), a. Three 
times repeated. 

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THE, 



THU 
Fate, far, fall, fat — me, met — pine, pin — n6, m6ve, 



TIC 



Three-pence (^re'pense or thrlip'- 
e*nse), n. The sum of three 
pennies. 

Three-pen-ny (*Are'peVn& or 
^Arip'eVne), a. Worth three- 
pence. 

THREE-scoRE(^ree'sk6re),a.Three 
times twenty ; 60. 

Thresh (thr&sh), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 
threshes.] To beat so as to 
clear from chaff; to beat: — some- 
times written thrash. 

Thresh-old (*Aresh'61d), n. En- 
trance, gate, door, step. 

*Threw, pst, t. of THROW. 

Thrice (thrlse), ad. Three times. 

Thrid (tfArld), v. t. To thread ; to 
slide through a narrow passage. 

Thrid'ding, p. prs. 

Thrid'ded, p. prf. 

Thrift (^rlft), n. Profit ; frugal- 
ity, economy; good husbandry. 

Thrift-i-ly (fArlft'e'le), ad. Fru- 
gally. 

Thrift-i-ness (*MfWnfis), n. 
Frugality, economy. 

Thrift-less (tMft'les), a. Pro- 
fuse, extravagant. 

Thrift-y (tkAft'h), a. [thrift- 
ier — thriftiest.] Frugal, eco- 
nomical, sparing. 

Thrill (thrll), v. t. To pierce; to 
bore : — v. i., to feel a sharp, shiv 
ering sensation : — w., a breath- 
ing-hole; a vibration of plea- 
sure. [104-13.] 

Thrive (thrive), v. i. [thrived 
or throve — thrived or thriv- 
en.] To prosper; to grow rich. 

Thriving, p. prs. 

Thri-ving-ly (<fai'ving N l&), ad. In 
a prosperous way. 

Throat (thvbtQ), n. The forepart 
of the neck; gullet; windpipe. 

Throb (thrbh), v. i. To beat; to 
palpitate : — n., beat, palpitation 

Throb'bing, p. prs. 

Throb'bed, p. prf. 

*Throe (thvb), n. Anguish; ex 
treme agony. [333-3.] 
510 



Throne (thrbne), n. A royal seat ; 
a chair of state: — v. t. } to en- 
throne. 

Thro'ning, p. prs. 

Throng (thrtrng), n. A crowd ; a 
multitude : — v. i. or v. t. f to crowd. 

Thros-tle (^r&s'sl), n. The thrush ; 
a spinning-machine. 

Throt-tle (^r6t 7 tl), n. The wind- 
pipe : — v. t., to choke. 

Throt'tling, p. prs. 
Through (thrbb), prp. From end 
to end. 

Through-out (^r66-6uf), prp. 
Quite through : — ad., every where. 

Throve, pst. t. of thrive. 

Throw (thrb), v. t. [threw or 

THRO WED — THROWNOrTHROWED.] 

To fling; to cast; to send; to 
hurl : — v. i., to cast: — n. f a cast; 
an effort; a stroke. 

Throw-ster (^r6'stur), ». One 
who twists silk. 

Thrum (thr&m), n. The ends of 
weavers' threads : — v. t., to knot, 
to fringe : — v. i., to play care- 
lessly on a stringed-instrument 
of music. 

Thrum' ming, p. prs. 

Thrum'med, p. prf. 

Thrush (^rush), n. A singing 
bird; a disorder in the throat 
and mouth. 

Thrush'es, n. pi. 

Thrust (thrust), v. t. [thrust — 
thrust.] To push; to impel; 
to stab : — n., a push ; a stab. 

Thug (^Mg), n. One of a Hindoo 
sect which commits murder as a 
religious duty. 

Thumb (thum), n. The short, thick 
finger of the hand : — v. t., to soil 
by handling; to handle awk- 
wardly. 

*Thumb-stall (*Mm'stal), n. A 
case for the thumb. 

Thum'mim. See urim. 

Thump (<Mmp), n. A heavy blow : 
— v. t. y to beat with blows : — v, i., 
to fall with a blow. 



Thun-der (jMn'dur), n. The noise 
produced by the passage of light- 
ning through the air : — v. i., to 
make a loud noise : — v. t., to 
emit with noise. 

Thun-der-bolt (*Mn'dur > b61t), n. 
Lightning. 

Thun-der-clap (^un'dur^klap), n. 
An explosion of electricity. 

Thun-der-strike (*Mn'dur N stlke), 

V. t. [THUNDERSTRUCK — THUN- 
DERSTRUCK Or THUNDERSTRICK- 

en.] To blast with lightning; 

to strike dumb ; to astonish. 
Thun'der v stri-king, p. prs. 
Thurs-day (zAurz'de), n. The fifth 

day of the week. 
Thus (thus), ad. So ; in this 

manner. 
Thwack (thvt&k), v. t. To strike 

with something blunt and heavy : 

— n., a hard blow. 
Thwart (thwkrt), a. Transverse : 

— v. t. y to cross ; to oppose ; to 

frustrate. 
Thy (thI), pro. or a. Belonging to 

thee: — a possessive and singular 

form of thou, used before the 

name of that which is possessed; 

as, This is thy house : — see her 

and your. 

THY-SELF(THl-Self ),pro. [^.YOUR- 
SELVES, yourself.] Thou or 
thee, with emphasis, 
j^p** Thyself is similar in use 

tO HERSELF. See HERSELF 
and YOURSELVES. 

*Thyme (time or tfMme), n. A 
fragrant plant. 

*Thy-my (ti'me or thVmh), a. 
Abounding with thyme. 

Ti-a-ra (tl-a'ra), n. Dress for the 
head ; a diadem. 

Tick (tik), n. Score, trust; bed- 
case ; insect : — v. i., to run on 
credit; to make a noise like that 
of a watch. 

Tick'ing, p. prs. : — n., a strong 
cloth for bed-cases: — also writ- 
ten tic KEN. 



TIG 



TIM 
n5r, n&t— tube, tub, bull — 511— pound— thin, THis. 



TIN 



Tick-et (tlk'klt), n. A token of 
right or privilege ; a mark, a la- 
bel : — v. t., to mark with a ticket. 

Tick-le (tlk'kl), v. t. To please 
by slight gratification ; to cause 
to laugh by playful touching : — 
v. u f to feel titillation. 

Tick'ling, p. prs. 

Tick-lish (tik'klish), a. Easily 
tickled; uncertain, critical. 

Tick-lish-ness (tik'Ush^nSs), n. 
State of being ticklish. 

Ti-dal (ti'dal), a. Relating to tides. 

Tid-bit (tid'bit), n. A dainty, a 
delicate morsel : — often written 

TITBIT. 

TIde, n. Ebb and flow of the sea ; 
course; current [75-1]: — v. t. or 
v. i., to drive with the stream. 

Tides-man (tldz'man), ) 

Tiije-wait-er (tlde'wateMr), J 
A custom-houseoflicer who watch- 
es the landing of goods. 

Tides'men, n. pi. 

Ti-di-ly (tl'deMe), ad. Neatly. 

Ti-di-ness Ctl'd^nes), n. Neatness. 

Ti-dings (ti'dingz), n. pi. News. 

Ti-dy (tl'de), a. [tidier — tidiest.] 
Neat; cleanly. 

Tie (ti), v. t. To bind; to fasten ; to 
restrain, to confine : — n., a fasten- 
ing, a knot ; obligation, bond ; in 
Music, a bar [-■] connecting notes, 
thus[£f]. [133-5.] [262-15.] 
J/£§** On account of the parti- 
ciple tying Webster inconsid- 
erately proposes to write this 
word tye. He forgets lie, die, 
hie, vie, and their compounds. 

Ty'ing, p. prs. 

Ti-ed (tide), p. prf. 

*Ti-er (ti'ur), n. One who ties. 

*Tier (teer), n. A row, a rank. 

*Tierce (teerse or terse), n. A 
third part of a pipe, containing 
42 gallons ; a thrust ; a third. 

TiFP, n. A fit of petulance; liquor. 

Tif-pa-ny (tlffa'ne), n. Very 
thin silk. 

Ti-ger (tl'g&r), n. A fierce beast. 



Tight (tlte), a. Tense; not loose; 
hard ; stringent. 

Tight-en (tl'tn), v. t. To make 
close or tight ; to straiten. 

Tight-ly (tlte'le), ad. Closely. 

Tight-ness (tlte'nes), n. Close 
ness; neatness; straitness. 

Ti-gress (tt'gres), n. The female 
of the tiger. 

Ti'gress n es, n. pi. 

Tike, n. A cur; a clown: — also 
written tyke. 

*Til-de (tll'de), n. The mark 
[ <-** ] placed over n in Spanish 
to show that it should be sound- 
ed gn ; as in Senor. 

TIle, n. Burnt clay for covering 
houses: — v. t., to cover with 
tiles : — see tyle. 

Tii/ing, p. prs. : — n., a roof covered 
with tiles. 

Til-er (tll'ur), n. One who tiles. 

Till, n. A money-box in a desk 
or counter: — prp., to the time of : 
see to : — con., to the time ; to the 
degree that : — v. t. f to cultivate. 

Til-la-ble (tll'la^bl), a. Arable. 

Til-lage (til'lije), n. The practice 
of ploughing ; culture. 

TIlt, n. Any cover over head or 
of a boat; a combat on horse- 
back ; a large hammer : — v. t., to 
incline or raise one end; to turn 
up ; to cover : — v. i., to rush at, 
as in combat; to lean. 

Tilth (tl\th), n. Husbandry, cul- 
ture ; land under tillage. 

TlM-BAL. See TYMBAL. 

Tim-ber (tlm'bur), n. Wood fit for 

building : — v. t., to furnish with 

timber. 
*Tim-brel (tlm'bril), n. A kind of 

musical instrument ; a tabor. 
TIme, n. The measure of duration ; 

age ; season : — v. t., to adapt ; to 

regulate the time of. 
Ti'ming, p. prs. 
Time-keep-er (tlme'keep'ur), n. 

One who keeps time; a clock or 

watch. 



Time-less (tlme'les), a. Unsea- 
sonable. 

Time-li-ness (tlme'leWs), n. State 
of being timely. 

Time-ly (tlme'll), a. Seasonable, 
early : — ad., seasonably. 

*Time-piece (tlme'peese), n. A 
clock or watch. 

Time-ser-ver (time'surVur), n. 
One who meanly complies with 
prevailing opinions. 

Time-serv-ing (time'servlng), a. 
Meanly complying with present 
power, temporizing. 

Tim-id (tlm'id), > a. Fear- 

Tim-or-ous (tlin'ur^us), J ful, cow- 
ardly, afraid. [151-16.] 

Tim-id-ly (tim'ld'le), ad. Without 
courage. 

Ti-mid-i-ty (te-mld'eHe), 

*Tim-or-ous-ness (tim'ur x us-nes), 
n. Fearfulness; cowardice, want 
of courage. [382-13.] 

Tim-or-ous-ly (tlm'ur'us-le), ad. 
Fearfully. 

T!n, n. A white, malleable metal : 
— v. t., to cover with tin: — a., 
made of, or containing, tin. 

Tin'ning, p. prs. 

Tin'ned, p. prf. 

*Tin-cal (tlng'kal), n. Crude 
borax. 

Tinc-ture (tingk'tshur), n. Color; 
extract of some drug ; an infu- 
sion : — v. t., to imbue ; to tinge. 
[304-23.] 

Tinc'tu x ring, p. prs. 

Tin-der (tln'dur), n. Any thing 
very inflammable, used in start- 
ing a fire. 

TIne, n. A tooth of a fork, &c. 

TIng, n. A sharp, ringing sound, 
as of a bell : — v. i., to ring. 

*Ting'ing, p. prs. 

Tinge (tlnje), v. t. To imbue; to 
color : — n., slight color, tint. 

*Tinge'ing, p. prs. 
J0t* Tingeing retains the e of 
tinge so as to be distinguished 
from tinging. 

511 



TIP 



Fate, far, fill, fat- 



TIT 

-me, met — pine, pin — n6, move, 



TOC 



► p. pV8. 



Tin-gle (tlng'gl), v. i. To feel a 
thrilling sensation. 

Tin'gling, p. prs. 

Tink (tingk), v. i. To make a 
sharp, shrill noise. 

Tink-er (tlngk'ur), n. A mender 
of metal vessels. 

Tink-le (tlngk'kl), v. i. To make 
a small, sharp noise. 

Tink'ling, p. prs. 

Tin-man (tin'inan), n. A manufac- 
turer of, or dealer in, tinware. 

Tin'men, n. pi. 

Tin-ner (tin'nur), n. One who 
works in tin-mines. 

*Tix-ny (tln'ne), a. Abounding 
with, or like, tin. 

Tin-sel (tin'sil), n. A kind of 
shining cloth ; any thing shi- 
ning with false lustre : — v. t., to 
decorate, as with tinsel : — a., 
gaudy, showy. 

Tin'sel n ing, ) 

*Tin'sel v ling, j 

Tin'sel-ed, ) /. 

*TlN'SELL-ED, IP'PV' 

Tint, n. A dye, a color, a shade : 
— sometimes written teint : — 
v. t., to dye; to color; to shade. 

*TlN-TIN-NAB-U-LA-RY (Hin-tln- 

nab'u v lar-re), a. Sounding, as 
a bell. 

*Ti-ny (tl'ne or tln'ne), a. [ti- 
nier — tiniest.] Very small,puny. 

Tip, n. Top, end, point : — v. t., to 
corer on the end; to strike 
slightly ; to upset. 

Tip'ping, p. prs. 

Tip'ped, p. prf. 

Tip-pet (tip'pit), n. Something 
worn about the neck. 

Tip-ple (tip'pl), v. i. or v. t. To 
drink luxuriously, or to excess. 

Tip'pling, p. pre. : — »., the prac- 
tice of drinking to excess. 

Tip-staff (tlp'staf), n. An officer 
of a court; a staff tipped with 
metal. 

Tip'staffs, 

Tip'staves 
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■» 1 7 



Tip-sy (tip'se), a. [tipsier — tip- 
siest.] Drunk. 

Tip-toe (tip't6), n. End of the toe. 

Tip-top (tip't6p), n. The highest 
degree : — a., most excellent. 

Ti-rade (tl-rade'), n. A strain of 
invective. [271-4.] 

TIre, n. A head-dress ; furniture 
a band of metal for a wheel ; i 
tier or row: — v. t., to fatigue; to 
dress the head; to bind a wheel 
with metal: — v.i.to become weai*y. 

Ti'ring, p. prs. 

Tire-some (tlre'sum), a. Tedious, 
fatiguing. 

Tire-some-ness (tlre's&m x n£s), n. 
Tediousness. 

Ti-ring-Room (tl'ring v r&6m), n, 
The dressing-room of a theatre. 

Tis-sue (tish'u), n. Cloth inter- 
woven with gold or silver; mem- 
branous texture : — v. t., to inter- 
weave. 

Tis'su^ing, p. prs. 

Tit, n. A small horse ; a bird. 

Ti-tan-ic (tl-tan'lk), a. Gigan- 
tic, towering. 

Ti-tan-i-um (tl-tan'eNim), n. A 
metal. 

Tit-bit. See tidbit. 

Tit-for-Tat (Yit-fur-taf), 
Retaliation. 

Tith-a-ble (tlTH'a^bl), a. Subject 
to the payment of tithes. 

Tithe (tlrae), n. The tenth part : 
— v. t., to levy a tenth part. 

Ti' thing, p. prs. 

Ti-thing-man (tl'THlng^man), n. 
A petty peace-officer. 

Ti'thing v men, n. pi. 

Tit-il-late (titillate), v. t. or v. i. 
To tickle. 

Tit'ilYa-ting, p. prs. 

*T it-il-la-tion ( x tit-il-la'shun), n. 
Act of tickling ; slight pleasure. 

Ti-tle (tl'ti), n. An appellation ; 
a claim of right; inscription 
[264-2]:— v. t., to entitle; to 
name; to call. 

Ti'tling, p. prs. 



Ti-tle-Page (tl'trpage), n . The 
page containing the title of a book. 

Tit-mouse (tit'm6use), n. A small 
bird. 

Tit'mice, n. pi. 

Tit-ter (tlt'tur), v. i. To laugh 
with restraint; to giggle: — n. y a 
restrained laugh. 

Tit-tle (tit'tl), n. A point; a 
small particle. 

Tit-tle-Tat-tle (tlt'trtat-tl), n. 
Idle talk. 

Tit-tj-lar (tltsh'u'lur), a. Exist- 
ing only in name, nominal. 

Tit-u-la-ry (tltsh'u v la->re), a. Re- 
lating to a title. 

*Tme-sis (me'sis), n. A figure of 
etymology by which a compound 
word is separated, as to us ward. 

To (to&), prp. Noting motion 
toward, unto; as far as: — op- 
posed to from : — ad., forward, as 
in to and fro. 

20^ To is applied to place or 
time, but till to time only, as 
night to morn, or night till 
morn ; and Chicago to Wash- 
ington, but not Chicago till 
Washington. See " Grammar 
of Grammars," p. 615. 

Toad (t6de), n. An animal resem- 
bling a frog. 

Toad-eat-er (t6de'eet N ur), n. A 
mean sycophant; a parasite. 

Toad-stool (t6de'st661), n. A 
poisonous mushroom. 

Toad-y (t6de'&), n. A parasite. 

Toad'ies, n. pi. 

Toast (tost), n. Bread dried and 
scorched before the fire ; a health 
or sentiment proposed : — v. t., to 
dry or heat at a fire ; to propose 
a health. 

*To-bac-co (t6-bak'k6), n. A nar- 
cotic plant much used in chew- 
ing, smoking, and snuffing. 

To-bac-co-nist (td-bak'k6 N nlst), ru 
One who deals in tobacco. 

Toc-sin (t6k'sin), n. A public 
alarm-bell. 



TOL 



TON 
n5r, n6t— tube, tub, bull— 611- 



-pound — thin, this. 



TOQ 



Tdr>, n. Twenty-eight pounds of 

wool ; a fox. 
To-Day (t6-da'), ad. During this 

day : — n., this day. 
Tod-dle (t6d'dl), v. i. To walk 

about feebly, as a child. 

TOD'DLING, %). prs. 

Tod-dy (t&d'de), n. A mixture of 
spirits and water. 

Tod'dies, n. pi. 

*To-Do (t6-d6'), n. Bustle, stir. 

Toe (t6), n. One of the divided 
extremities of the foot : — v. t. f to 
place the toes at. 

*Toe'ing, p. prs. 

To-ged (t6'gld), a. Gowned. 

To-geth-er (t6-g§TH'dr), ad. In 
company, in concert. 

T61l, v. i. To labor ; to work : — 
n., labor, drudgery. 

Toil-et (tdll'et), n. A dressing- 
table. [55-14.] 

Toil-some (toll'sum), a. Laborious. 

Toil-some-ness (tdil'sumWs), n. 
Wearisomeness, laboriousness. 

Toise (t6iz), n. A measure of 6 
French feet, or 6^ English feet. 

To-ken (t6'kn), n. A sign, mark, 
or badge. [96.] 

Told, pst. t. and p. prf. of tell. 

T6le, v. t. To draw by bait. 

To' ling, p. prs. 

To-le-do (t6-l6'd&), n. A sword 
of the finest temper. 

Tol-er-a-ble (tdl'eVa-bl), a. Sup- 
portable, passable. 

Tol-er-a-ble-ness (t6l'eVa-bl- 
x n£s), n. State of being tolerable. 

Tol-er-a-bly, (t6l'er'a-ble), ad. 
Passably, moderately well. 

Tol-er-ance (t&l'eVanse), n. Act 
of enduring ; toleration. 

*Tol-er-ant (t&l'er v ant), a. En- 
during. 

Tol-er-ate (t&l'eVate), v. t. To 
allow ; to suffer ; to permit. 
[333-18.] 

Tol'er v a-ting, p. prs. 

Tol-er-a-tion (H61-§r-a'shun), n 
Allowance; sufferance. [280.] 
2H 



Toll (t6le),n. An excise of goods, 
a tax paid for some privilege ; 
the sound of a bell : — v. i., to pay 
toll ; to sound slowly and regu- 
larly, as a bell : — v. t., to ring a 
bell with a uniform stroke. 

Toll-Booth (t61e'b&6TH), n. A 
custom-house ; a prison. 

Toll-Gate (t61e'gate), n. A gate 
where toll is collected. 

Toll-House (t61e'h6use), n. A 
house where toll is collected. 

Toll-Hous-es (t6le'b6uzlz), n. pi. 

*Tom-a-hawk (t&m'a x hawk), n. 
An Indian hatchet: — v. t., to kill 
with a tomahawk. 

To-ma-to (t6-ma't6 or t6-ma't6), n. 
An esculent plant and its fruit, 
the love-apple. 

*To-ma'toes, n. pi. 

Tomb (t66m), n. A sepulchre, the 
grave : — v. t. f to bury. 

* Tomb-less (tdSm'le's), a. Want- 
ing a tomb. 

Tomb-stone (t6&m'st6ne), n. A 
stone placed over a grave. 

Tom-boy (tom'bde), n. A romp. 

T6me, n. A volume, a book. 

To-Mor-row (t6-m6r'r6), ad. Du- 
ring the day following the pres- 
ent: — n., the day following the 
present. 

Tom-pi-on (t&m'pe^n), n. The 
stopper of a cannon : — also writ- 
ten TAMPION and TAMKIN. 

T6n, ». The prevailing fashion. 

Ton (tun), n. In Avoirdupois 
Weight, 20 hundred-weights, be- 
ing 2000 or 2240 pounds; in 
Timber Measure, 40 solid feet of 
round, or 50 of hewn, timber ; in 
Shipping, 40 cubic feet : — see tun. 

T&ne, 7i. Note; sound; strength 
or firmness ; state of tension ; 
harmony of colors in a picture 
[76-19] : — v. t., to harmonize 
colors. 

*Toned (t6nd), a. Having tone. 

Tongs (t6ngz), n. pi. An instru- 
ment for taking up fire, &c. 



Tongue (tung), n. The instrument 
of speech in human beings ; the 
organ of taste ; the organ by 
which animals lick; a projec- 
tion; the catch of a buckle; a 
pole by which some carriages are 
drawn ; language, speech. 

Tongued (tungd), a. Having a 
tongue. 

Tongue-tied (tung'tlde), a. Hav- 
ing an impediment of speech. 

Ton-ic (t6n'ik), a. Relating to 
tones; possessing strengthening 
qualities : — n., a medicine that 
gives strength or tone. 

To-Night (t6-nlte')> ad. During 
the coming night, during this 
night: — n., this night. 

Ton-nage (tun'nije), n. The num- 
ber of tons ; duty by the ton. 

*Ton-sil (ton'sll), n. A gland 
opposite to the base of the 
tongue. 

Ton-sure (t6n'shure or t6n'shur), 
n. The act of clipping the hair. 

*Ton-tine (t6n-teen'), n. A sur- 
vivorship. 

T66, ad. Over and above; like- 
wise, also. 

Took (tuk), pst. t. of take. 

T66l, n. Any instrument; a hire- 
ling. 

T66t, v. i. To make a sound, as 
a horn : — n., sound of a horn. 

Tooth (tbbth), n. [pi. teeth.] 
Small conical bones fixed in each 
jaw; any thing resembling a 
tooth ; a prong ; a tine ; a prom- 
inent part of a wheel: — v. t., to 
furnish with teeth ; to indent. 

Tooth-ache (tdd^A'ake), n. Pain 
in the teeth. 

Tooth-edge (tbbth'&dj), n. A set- 
ting of the teeth on edge. 

Tooth-less (tbbth'l&s), a. Desti- 
tute of teeth. 

Tooth-pick (t6&Wpik), n. An 
instrument to pick teeth. 

Tooth-some (tbbth's&m), a. Pal- 
atable. 

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TOR 



TOR 
Fate, far, fall, fat— me, mSt- 



-plne, pin — no, m6ve, 



TOU 



T6p, n. The highest part of any 
thing; the summit; a toy:- 
v. t., to rise above ; to surpass : — 
v. i., to excel. 

Top'ping, p. prs. : — a., fine, noble. 

Top-ped (t6pt), p. prf. 

To-paz (t6'paz), n. A yellow gem. 

To'paz^es, n. pi. 

T6pe, v. i. To drink to excess. 

To'ping, p. prs. 

To-per (to'pur), n. A drunkard. 

Top-Gal-lant (t6p-gal'lant), n. 
The highest sail. 

Top-Heav-y (t6p'hevV£), a. Too 
heavy at the top. 

To-phet (t6'f£t), n. Hell. 

Top-Knot (t6p'n6t), n. A knot or 
ribbon worn on the head. 

Top-ic (top'ik), n. A general head; 
subject of discourse. [199-22.] 

Top-i-cal (t6p'£'kal), a. Local ; 
limited. [36-23.] 

Top-i-cal-ly (t&p'e N kal-l£), ad. 
Locally. 

Top-Mast (tSp'mast), n. A mast 
raised next above the lower mast. 

Top-most (t6p'm6st), a. Uppermost. 

To-pog-ra-pher (to-p6g'ra v fur), n. 
One skilled in topography. 

Top-o-graph-i-cal ( x t&p-6-graf e- 
N kal), a. Pertaining to topog- 
raphy. 

To-pog-ra-phy (t&-p6g'ra v fe), n. 
Description with delineation of 
particular places, divisions, and 
features of a country. 

To-pog'ra n phies, n. pi. 

Top-ple (t6p'pl), v. i. To fall for- 
ward; to pitch down. [59.] 

Top'pling, p. prs. 

Top-sail (t6p'sale or t6p'sal), n. 
The highest sail. 

* Top-s y-tur-vy (t&p'se^tur-v£),ad 
With the bottom upward. 

Torch (t6rtsh), n. A light for car- 
rying by hand. 

Torch'es, n. pi. 

Tore, pat. t. of tear. 

Tor-ment (t6r'm£nt), ft. Misery ; 
anguish, torture. [76-8.1 
514 



isn, uun. 

r-pid'e N te), ~\ 

r'p^'tude), > n. 

Jr'plcTnSs), J 



Tor-ment (t6r-m£nt'), v. t. To put 
to pain ; to tease ; to harass. 

TOR-MENT-ER } /.s a ,/ 2 \ 

One who torments. 

Torn, p. prf of tear. 

Tor-na-do (tdr-na'd6), n. A hur- 
ricane, a whirlwind. 

*Tor-na'does, n. pi. 

Tor-pe-do (tdr-pe'd6), n. An ap- 
paratus for blowing up ships ; a 
fish which can give an electric 
shock. 

*Top-pe'does, n. pi. 

Tor-pid (tdr'pld), a. Motionless; 
numbed; sluggish, dull. 

Tor-pid-i-ty (t6r-pid'e v t£), 

Tor-pi-tude (tor 

Tor-pid-ness (tdr 1 

State of being torpid, numbness. 

*Tor-por (t6r'pur), n. Dulness, 
stupidity. 

Tor-por-ip-ic (H6r-p5r-ifik), a. 
Tending to produce torpor. 

ToR-RE-FAc-TiON( v t6r-re-fak'shun) 
n. Act of drying. 

Tor-re-fy (t6r / re v fl), v. t. [prs. 
t. 3, torrefies.] To dry by the 
fire ; to roast. 

Tor're x fi-ed, p. prf. 

Tor-rent (tor'rent), n. A violent 
and rapid stream. [55.] [291-3.] 

Tor-rid (t6r'rld), a. Parched; 
burning ; very hot. 

Tor-sel (t6r's!l), n. Any thing 
in a twisted form. 

*Tor-sion (tor'shun), n. Act of 
twisting, flexure. 

Tor-so (tdr's6), n. The body of a 
statue (in the human form) de- 
prived of head and limbs. 

^Tor'sos, n. pi. 

T6rt, n. Wrong, injury. 

*Tor-tious (tdr'shus), a. Unjust; 
doing wrong ; injurious. 

*Tor-toise (tdr-tlz or tor'tis), n. 
An animal covered with a hard 
shell. 

*Tort-u-ous (t6rt'u'us), a. Wind- 
ing, twisted; deceitful. 



Tor-ture (tdr'tshur), n. Anguish, 
pain : — v. t., to torment ; to ex- 
cruciate ; to afflict. [261-19.] 

Tor'tu^ring, p. prs. 

To-ry (t6're), n. One who, in the 
American Revolution, favored 
the cause of England ; an advo- 
cate for royal power; in Great 
Britain, the name of a party op- 
posed to the Whig. 

To'ries, n. pi. 
J0t* Tory is derived from an 
Irish word which signifies a 
robber. 

To-ry-ism (t6'relzm), n. The 
principles of a tory. 

T6ss, v. t. To throw; to disquiet; 
to agitate : — v. i. y to fling ; to be 
tossed: — n. y the act of tossing; 
a jerk. 

Toss'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

To-tal (t6'tal), a. Whole; com- 
plete : — n., the whole sum. 

To-tal-i-ty (t6-tal'le v te), n. Whole 
quantity, complete sum. 

To-talVties, n. pi 

To-tal-ly (t6'tarie), ad. Wholly. 

T6te, v. t. To carry. 

To'ting, p. prs. 

Tot-ter (tot'tur), v. i. To shake 
s oas to threaten a fall ; to reel. 

Touch (tutsh), v. t. To reach so 
as to be in contact; to affect; to 
handle; to join: — v. i. f to be in 
contact : — n., sense of feeling ; 
act of touching, contact, a stroke ; 
the power of exciting emotion. 
(ap. p. — at, on, upon.) [186-24] 

Touch'es, n. pi. andj>rs. t. 3. 

Touch-Hole (tutsh'hdle), n. A 
small hole in firearms. 

Touch-i-ness (tutsh'e x n§s), ft. 
Peevishness. 

Touch-ing-ly (tutsh'ing^), ad. 
With emotion ; aflfectingly. 

Touch-stone (tutsh'st6ne), n. A 
stone by which metals are ex- 
amined ; a test. [335-15.] 

Touch-wood (tutsh'wud), n. Rotten 
wood that easily takes fire. 



TOW 



TRA 
n5r, n&t— tube, tub, bull— 611— p5und— thin, THis. 



TRA 



Touch-y (tutsh'&), a. [touchier 

— touchiest.] Peevish, irritable. 
Tough (tuf), a. Flexible and te- 

nacious,not brittle, wiry ; difficult. 
Tough-en (tuf fn), v. i. To grow 

tough : — v. t., to make tough. 
Tough-ly (tuf le), ad. In a tough 

manner. 
Tough-ness (tuf n6s), n. Firmness 

of cohesion, tenacity. 

n. An artificial lock of hair; 
a curl. 

Tour (t66r), n. A jaunt; a jour- 
ney ; a ramble. 

Tour-ist (t66r'ist), n. One who 
makes a tour. 

TOUR-MA-LIN } ,.aa,, *ms„x 

•Touma-ldie }(t66r'malin),n. 

A gem : — also written turmalin. 
Tour-na-ment (t&dr'na^me'nt or 

tur'na x me : nt), n. A martial sport; 

a tilt, mock encounter. 
*Tour-ney (tddr'ne or tur'ne), n. 

A tournament: — v. i., to tilt in 

the lists. 
*Tocr-ni-quet (tur'n^kSt), n. A 

bandage used to check bleeding. 
Tour-nure (t66r-niire'), n. An 

outline ; a turn ; a rounding off. 
Touse (touze), v. t. To pull or tear. 
Tous'ing, p. prs. 
Tow (t6), n. The coarse parts of 

flax and hemp: — v, t., to draw 

on the water by a rope. 
Tow-age (t6'lje), n. Act or price 

of towing. 
Tow-ard (t6'urd), ]^>rp. In a 
Tow-ards (t6'urdz), J direction 

to ; near to : — ad., nearly. 
To-ward (td'iird), a. Ready to 

do ; docile. 
To-ward-ness (t6'urdWs), | 

To-ward-li-ness (td'urdle-nSs), j 

n. Docility. 
To-ward-ly (t6'urd"le), ad. Ready 

to learn or do. 
Tow-Boat (to'bote), n. A boat 

used for towing vessels. 



Tow-el (tdu'Sl), n. A cloth on 
which the hands, <fcc. are wiped. 

&£££. } <»"'**"*>. »• 

Cloth for towels. 

Tow-er (tM'ur), n. A high build- 
ing ; a citadel : — v. %., to soar ; 
to fly or rise high. 

Tow-er-y (tdu'urVe), a. Adorned 
with towers. 

Tow-Line (t6'line), ) n. A line 

Tow-Rope (t6'rdpe), J or rope for 
towing. 

Town (tMn), n. A collection of 
houses ; a large village ; a town- 
ship. 

Town-ship (tSun'shlp), n. A dis- 
trict or corporation of a town. 

Towns-man (t6unz'man), n. One 
of the same town. 

Towns'men, n. pi. 

Town-Talk (t6un'tawk), n. Com- 
mon prattle, prevailing rumor. 

Tow-Path (Wip&th or to'pa^), n. 
A path for a horse in towing. 

Tow-Paths (t6'paTHz or t6'paTHz), 
n. pi. 

Tox-i-col-o-gy (H6ks-e-k61'16'je), 
n. A treatise on poisons. 

n Tox-i-colVgies, n. pi. 

Toy (t6e), n. A trifle; a play- 
thing : — v. i., to trifle ; to dally. 

Toy-ish (t6e'lsh), a. Trifling. 

Trace (trase), n. A mark; foot- 
step : — v. t., to follow by the foot- 
steps ; to mark out ; to delineate 
by marks. [239.] [36-16.] 

Tra'cing, p. prs. 

Tra'ces, n. pi. Parts of a harness; 
straps for drawing. 

*Trace-a-ble (trase'a v bl), a. Ca- 
pable of being traced. 

TrxV-cer-y (tra'surVe), n. Orna- 
mental stone-work. 

Tra'cer x ies, n. pi. 

Tra-che-a (tra'ke'a), n. The 
windpipe. 

TRA-cHE-oT-o-MY(Hra-ke-6t'6W), 
w. The operation of piercing 
the wind-pipe. 



Track (trak), n. A beaten path ; 

a road : — v. t., to trace. 
Track-less (trak'les), a. Un- 
trodden. 
Tract (trakt), n. A region; a 

small book; a short treatise ; 

course. [36-14.] [200.] 
Tract-a-bil-i-ty (Hrakt-a-bil / l&- 

Hk), n. Tractableness. 
Tract-a-ble (trakt'a v bl), a. Do- 
cile, manageable. [53-30.] 
TRACT-A-BLE-NESs(trakt'a x bl-n§s), 

n. Docility. 
Tract-a-bly (trakt'a x ble), ad. In 

a tractable manner. 
Trac-tile (trak'til), a. Capable 

of being drawn out, ductile. 
fRAc-TiL-i-TY (trak-til'leHe), n. 

The state or quality of being 

tractile. 
Trac-tion (trak'shun), n. Act of 

drawing. 
Trade, n. Traffic, commerce; oc- 
cupation [220] : — a., commercial : 

— v. i. or v. t., to traffic, to barter. 
Tra'ding, p. prs. 
Trades-man (tradz'man), n. A 

shopkeeper. 
Trades'men, n. pi. 
Trade-Wind (trade'wind), n. The 

periodical wind between the 

tropics. 
Tra-di-tion (tra-dlsh'un), n. An 

oral account handed down from 

age to age. [69-16.]f 
Tra-di-tion-al (tra-dlsh'un^al), 
TRA-Di-TiON-A-RY(tra-dish / dn v a-re) 

a.Delivered by tradition. [96-27.] 
Tra-di-tion-al-ly (tra-dlsh'un- 

x al-le), ad. By tradition. 
Tra-duce (tra-duse'), v. t. To 

censure; to calumniate. 
Tra-du'cing, p. prs. 
Tra-duc-tion (tra-duk'shun), n. 

Derivation ; transmission. 
Tra-duc-tive (tra-duk'tlv), a. 

Derivable; deducible. 
^Trap^-fic (traf flk), w. Commerce : 

dealing, trade : — v. i., to practice 

commerce : — v. U, to barter. 
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TRA 



TRA 
Fate, far, f3.ll, fat — me, m£t — pine, pin — n&, move, 



TRA 



^Traf'fick^ing, p. prs. 

* Traf'fick-ed, p. prf. 

*Traf-fick-er (traffik'ur), ft. A 
trader, a dealer. 

*Trag-a-canth (tragTkan^), n. 
A plant and its gum. 

*Tra-ge-di-an (tra-je'd& x an), n. 
A writer or actor of tragedy. 

Trag-e-dy (traj'e v d&), n. A dra- 
matic representation of a fatal or 
fearful action ; any mournful or 
fatal event. 

Tragedies, n.pl. 

Trag-ic (traj'ik), ) 

Trag-i-cal (traj'e^kal), J a ' 
Relating to tragedy, mournful, 
fearful, fatal. [283-26.] 

Trag-i-cal-ly (traj'e v kal-le), ad. 
In a tragical manner. 

Trag-i-com-e-dy ( x traj-e-k6m'me- 
Me), n. A representation in 
which are blended tragedy and 
comedy. 

v Trag-i-com'e x dies, n. pi. 

Trail (trale), v. t. To hunt by 
the track; to draw along; to 
lower : — v. i. f to be drawn : — »., 
track of a hunter; any thing 
drawn behind. 

Train (trane), v. t. To draw; to 
entice; to educate; to bring up : 
— ft., artifice; tail of a bird; a 
retinue; a procession; a line of 
powder ; a line of cars on a rail- 
road; something drawn behind; 
a series of connected things. 

Train-bands (trane'bandz), n. pi. 
The militia. 

Train-Oil (trane'dil),?*. Oil drawn 
from the fat of the whale. 

Trait (trate or tra), n. A stroke, 
a touch, an outline, a character- 
istic. [381-24.] 

Trai-tor (tra't&r), n. One who 
betrays. 

*Trai-tor-otjs (tra'tur^s), a. De- 
ceitful, treacherous. 

*Trai-tress (tra'tres), n. A woman 
who betrays. 

Irai'tress^es, n. pi. 
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Tra-ject (tra-jSkf), v. t. To cast 
through ; to throw. 

Tra-jec-tion (tra-jek'shun), n. 
Act of darting through, emission. 

Tra-ject-or-y (tra-jIkt'urVe), ft. 
A curve described by the orbit 
of a comet. 

*Tra-ject'o x ries, ft. pi. 

Tram-mel (tram'niel), n. Any 
kind of net; a kind of shackle; 
an iron hook for suspending ves- 
sels over fire : — v. t. f to catch ; to 
intercept; to confine. 

Tram'meiAng, ) 

*Tram'mei/ling, \P'P rs ' 

TRAM'MEL-ED, ) /. 

*Tram'ell-ed, ]P'P r J- 
Tra-mon-tane (tra-m&n'tln), n. A 

foreigner : — a., foreign, strange. 
Tramp, v. t. To travel : — v. i., to 

wander; to stroll. 
Tram-ple (tram'pl), v. t. To tread 

under foot : — ft., act of treading 

under foot. 
Tram'pling, p. prs. 
Trance (transe), n. A rapture ; 

an ecstasy ; a suspension of sense 

and will. 
Tranced (transt), a. Lying in a 

trance. 
*Tran-quil (trang'kwil), a. Calm, 

peaceful, quiet. [151-28.] 
*Tran-quil-li-ty (trang-kwil'le- 

x te), ft. Composure, quiet, peace. 

[47-23.] [240.] 
Tran-quil-ize I (trang'kwil- 
*Tran-quil-lize j x llze), v. t. 

To compose; to quiet. 
Tran'quiiA-zing, ) 
*Tran'quil v li-zing, J P' P r& ' 
Tran-quil-ly (trang'kwirie), ad. 

Peacefully. 
Trans-act (trans-akf), v. t. To 

manage; to negotiate; to per- 
form. 
Trans-ac-tion (trans-ak'shun), n. 

Dealing ; affair ; management ; 

negotiation. 
*Trans-act-or (trans-akt'ur), ft. 

One who transacts. 



Trans-al-pine (trans-al'pln), a. 
Beyond the Alps. 

Trans-at-lan-tic (Hrans-at-lan'- 
tlk), a. Beyond the Atlantic. 

Tran-scend (tran-s£nd'), v. t. To 
surpass ; to outdo. [65-25.] 

TRAN-scEND-ENCE(tran-s^nd / ense), 
ft. Transcendeucy. 

Tran-scend-en-cy (tran-sSnd'en- 
x se), ri. Unusual excellence, pre- 
eminence. 

*Tran-scend-ent (tran-send'ent), 
a. Supremely excellent, pre-em- 
inentf 

Tran-scen-dent-al (Hran-sSn- 
de'nt'al), a. Pre-eminent, abstruse, 
metaphysical. [158-39.] 

Tran-scen-dent-al-ism ftran- 
sSn-dent'arizm), n. An abstruse 
system or species of metaphysics; 
faith in an approaching perfec- 
tion of man in this life. 

TRAN-SCEN-DENT-AL-IST(Hran-Sen- 

dSnt'aPist), w. One who believes 

in transcendentalism. 
Tran-scend-ent-ly (tran-send'- 

ent x le), ad. Excellently. 
Tran-scribe (tran-skrlbe'), v. t. 

To copy; to write over again. 

[288-12.] 
Tran-scri'bing, p. prs. 
Tran-scri-ber (trin-skrl'bur), w. 

One who transcribes. [233.] 
Tran-script (tran'skript], n. Copy 

from an original. [244-20.] 
TRAN-scRiP-TiONftran-skrlp'shun), 

ft. The act of copying. 
Trans-fer (trans'fur), n. The act 

of conveying. 
Trans-fer (trans-fer'), v. t. To 

convey or make over; to remove. 
Trans-fer'ring, p. prs. 
*Trans-fer'red, p. prf. 
*TRANS-FER-A-BLE(tr4ns-fer / a x bl), 

a. Possible to be transferred ; 

negotiable : — sometimes written 

TRANSFERRIBLE. 

*Trans-fer-ree (Hrans-f£r-ree'), 
ft. One to whom a transfer is 
made. 



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*Trans-fer-rence (trans-feV- 

re'nse), n. Act of transferring. 
*Trans-fer-rer (trans-feYrur), n. 

One who transfers. 
Trans-fig-u-ra-tion (trans^flg-u- 

ra'shun),n. Change of form, or 

of personal appearance. 
Trans-fig-ure (trans-figure), v. t. 

To transform. 
Trans-fig'u x ring, p. prs. 
Trans-fix (trans-fiks'), v. t. [prs. 

t. 3, transfixes.] To pierce 

through. 
Trans-form (trans-form'), v. t. To 

change the form or substance of. 
Trans-form-a-tion ( N trans-f6rm- 

a'sbun), n. Change of form. 
Trans-fuse (trans-fuze'), v. t. To 

pour into another; to transfer; 

to inject. 
Trans-fu'sing, p. prs. 
Trans-fu-si-ble (trans-fu'ze^bl), 

a. Possible to be transfused. 
Trans-fu-sion (trans-fu'zhun), n. 

The act of transfusing. 
Trans-gress (trans-greV), v. t. 

[prs. t. 3, TRANSGRESSES.] To 

pass beyond; to break; to vio- 
late : — v. i.y to offend by break- 
ing a law. 

TRANS-GRES-siON(trans-gresh'un), 
n. Crime, fault, offense. 

Trans-gres-sive (trans-gres'slv), 
a. Culpable, faulty. 

*TRANS-GRES-soR(trans-greVsur), 
n. An offender. 

Tran-ship (tran-shlp'), v. t. To 
carry from one vessel to another : 
— also written transship. 

Tran-ship'ping, p. prs. 

Tran-ship'ped, p. prf. 

Tran-ship-ment (tran-shlp'me'nt), 
n. The act of transhipping. 

Tran-sient (tran'she'nt), a. Soon 
passed, short, hasty, fleet, mo- 
mentary. [77-33.]f 

#TRAN-siENT-LY(tran'she , nfle),a<f. 
Hastily ; for a short time. 

Tran-sient-ness (tran'she'nOne's), 
n. State of being transient. 



Tran-sit (transit), n. The pass 

ing of a planet over the disc of 

the sun ; the passing of goods 

through a country. 
Tran-si-tion (tran-zish'nn), n. 

Removal, change. [283-19.] 
#Trans-i-tive (trans'eHlv), a. 

Having the power of passing ; 

passing over. 
Tran-si-to-ri-ness (tran'seHur- 

re v n5s), n. State of being tran- 
sitory. 
Tran-si-tor-y (tranWtur-re), a. 

Fleeting. [320-12.] 
TRANS-LAT-A-BLE(trans-lat'a N bl),a. 

Possible to be translated. 
Trans-late (trans-late'), v. t. To 

remove; to interpret; to render 

into another language. 
Trans-la'ting, p. prs. 
Trans-la-tion (trans-la'shun), n. 

Act of translating; that which is 

translated; removal; change; 

version. [233-10.] 
*Trans-la-tor (trans-la'tur), n. 

One who translates. 
Trans-lu-cen-cy (trans-lu'se'n- 

^se), n. State or quality of being 

translucent. 
Trans-lu-cent (trans-lu'sSnt), a. 

Semi-transparent ; pervious to 

light but not to shapes. 
TRANS-MA-RiNE( x trans-ma-reen'),a. 

Lying or found beyond the sea. 
Trans-mi-grate (transmigrate), 

v. i. To pass from one country 

or body to another. 
Trans 'mi x gra-ting, p. prs. 
Trans-mi-gra-tion (Hrans-me- 

gra'shun), n. Passage from one 

place or state into another. 
*Trans-mis-si-ble (trans-mis'se- 

x bl), a. Possible to be trans- 
mitted; transmittible. 
Trans-mis-sion (trans-mish'un), ") 
Trans-mit-tal (trans-init'tal), J 

n. The act of transmitting, the 

thing transmitted. 
Trans-mis-sive (trans-mls'slv), a. 

Derived from one to another. 
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Trans-mit (trans-mlf), v. t. To 
send from one to another, (ap. 
p.— to.) [140-23.] 

Trans-mit'ting, p. prs. 

Trans-mit'ted, p. prf. 

Trans-mit-tal. See transmission. 

Trans-mit-ter (trans-mit'tur), ». 
One who transmits. 

*Trans-mit-ti-ble (trans-mit't£- 
v bl), a. Possible to be trans- 
mitted ; transmissible. 

TRANS-MU-TA-BLE(trans-mu'ta N bl), 
a. Capable of change. 

Trans-mu-ta-bly (trans-mu'ta- 
x ble), ad. With capacity for 
being changed. 

Trans-mu-ta-tion (Hrans-mu-ta'- 
shun), n. Change into another 
nature or substance. 

Trans-mute (trans-mute'), v. t. To 
change to another substance or 
form. 

Trans-mu'ting, p. prs. 

*Tran-som (tran'sum), n. Across 
beam or lintel over a door. 

Trans-pa-ren-cy (trans-pa'rSn- 
x se), n. Clearness; power of 
transmitting light and form; a 
painting on muslin, &c. behind 
which lights are placed for ex- 
hibiting it at night. 

Trans-pa'ren^cies, n. pi. 

Trans-pa-rent (trans-pa/rent), a. 
Pervious to light and to shapes ; 
clear ; easily seen through, open : 
— see translucent. [77-31.] 

Trans-pa-rent-ly (trans-pa'rent- 
N l£), ad. In a manner to be 
seen through. 

Trans-pa-rent-ness (trans-pa'- 
re'ntWs), n. The state of being 
transparent. 

Trans-pic-u-ous (trans-plk'u^us), 
a. Transparent. 

Trans-pi-ra-tion ( x trans-p£-ra'- 
shun), 7i. Emission in vapor. 

Trans-pire (trans-plre'), v. i. To 
be emitted by vapor: to happen: 
— v. t., to emit in vapor. 

Trans-pi'ring,^>. prs. 

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Trans-plant (trans-plant'), v. I 
To plant in a new place. 

*Tran-splen-dent (tran-spleV- 
d£nt), a. Very resplendent. 

Trans-port (trans'p6rt), n. Con- 
veyance ; rapture, ecstasy. 

Trans-port (trans-p6rf), v. t. To 
convey; to remove; to banish 
to a penal colony; to put into 
ecstasy; to enchant. [183-3.] 

Trans-port-a-ble (trans-p6rt'a- 
x bl), a. Possible to be transported, 

TRANS-PORT-A-TiON( N trans-p6rt-a'- 
shun), n. Removal, banishment. 

*Trans-po-sal (trans-p6'zal), n. 
A changing of place. 

Trans-pose (trans-p6ze'), v. t. To 
put each in place of the other. 

Trans-po'ring, p. prs. 

Trans-po-si-tion (Hrans-p6-zlsh'- 
un), n. Mutual change of place. 

Trans-ship. See tranship. 

Tran-sub-stan-ti-ate ( N tran-sub- 
stan'she N ate), v. t. To change to 
another substance. 

V TrAN-SUB-STAN'tLA-TING, p. pr8. 

*Tran-sub-stan-ti-a-tion ( v tran- 

sub x stan-she-a'shun), n. Change 

of substance ; the doctrine that 

the bread and wine in the eucha- 

rist are changed into the body 

and blood of Christ. 
Tran-su-da-tion (Hran-su-da'- 

shun), n. Act of sweating, sweat. 
Tran-sude (tran-sude'), v. i. To 

pass out, as sweat. 
Tran-su'ding, p. prs. 
Trans-ver-sal (trans-veVsal), a. 

Running across. 
Trans-verse (trans-verse'), a. 

Being in a cross direction : — 

v. t. f to overturn. 
Trans-ver'sing, p. prs. 
Trans-verse-ly (trans-verse'le), 

ad. In a cross direction. 
Trap, n. A snare; an ambush; a 

stratagem ; a plaything : — v. t. 

or v. i., to insnare. 
Trap' ping, p. prs. 
Trap'ped, p. prf. 
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Tra-pan (tra-pan'), v. t. To en- 
snare: — n. y a snare, a stratagem 

*Tra-pan'ning, p. prs. 

Tra-pann'ed, p. prf. 

Trap-Door (trap-dore'), n. A door 
in a floor or roof. 

Tra-pe-zi-um (tra-pe'zeNim or tra- 
pe'zhe^um), n. A quadrilateral 
figure having no parallel sides. 

Tra-pe'zi x a, ) , 

*Tra-pe'zi v ums, } n 'P L 

Trap-e-zoid (trap'e v zdld), n. A 
quadrilateral figure having two 
parallel sides. 

Trap-per (trap'pur), n. One who 
catches animals in traps. 

Trap-pings (trap'pingz), n. pi. 
Embellishments, ornaments. 

Trash,ti. Any thing worthless,dross. 

Trash-y (trash'e), a. [trashier 
— trashiest.] Vile, worthless. 

*Trau-mat-ic (tra-mat'ik), n. A 
medicine to heal wounds : — a., 
pertaining to wounds. 

Trav-ail (trav'll), n. Toil, labor : 
— v. i., to labor with pain ; to be 
in labor. 

Trav-el (trav'il), n. Journey ; a 
voyage: — v. %., to make jour- 
neys : — v. t., to pass ; to go ; to 
journey over. 

Trav'el x ing, \ 

*Trav'el v ling, j p ' pr8t 

Trav'el-ed, 

*Trav'ell-ed, 

Trav-el-er ) ( , f, „ lM « v 

One who travels. 

Trav-ers-a-ble (trav'ers^a-bl), a. 
Possible to be traversed. 

Trav-erse (traverse), a. Lying 
across : — it., any thing laid or 
built across ; an obstacle ; a de- 
nial ; a legal objection : — v. t., to 
lay athwart ; to cross ; to ob- 
struct; to wander over; to sur- 
vey [263] : — v. Uj in Fencing, to 
make opposition ; to move round, 
as the needle of a compass : — ad., 
crosswise ; prp. t through, across. 



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Trav'er^sing, p. prs. 

Tj^M** Traverse is rarely used 
as a preposition. 

*Trav-es-ty (trav'eVte), n. A 
burlesque translation : — a., bur- 
lesqued, ridiculous : — v. t. f to 
translate so as to render ridicu- 
lous. 

Trav'esVi-ed, p. prf. 

Trav'es v ties, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

*Tray (tra), n. A kind of shallow 
trough or dish. 

Treach-er-ous (tretsh'eVus), a. 
Faithless, perfidious. [58-22.] 

Treach-er-ous-ly (trStsh'eYus- 
le), ad. In a faithless manner. 

*Treach-er-y (tretsh'urVe), n. A 
breach of faith, perfidy. [271.] 

Treach'er^ies, n. pi. 

*Trea-cle (tr£'kl), n. Molasses. 

Tread (tr£d), v. i. [trod — trod- 
den or trod.] To set the foot; 
to trample ; to walk : — v. t., to 
walk on ; to trample : — n., step 
of the foot ; track. 

*Tread-le (trSd'dl), n. Part of 
a loom or machine worked by 
the foot. 

Tread-Mill (trSd'mll), n. A mill 
moved by persons treading on a 
wheel. 

Trea-son (tre'zn), n. An offense 
against the person of majesty, or 
the safety of the commonwealth. 
[69-5.] 

Trea-son-a-ble (tre'zn^a-bl), a. 
Of the nature of treason. 

Trea-son-a-ble-ness (tre'zn x a-bl- 
x n£s), n. State of being treason- 
able. 

Trea-sure (tre'zh'ur), n. Wealth 
hoarded; abundance; riches 
[78-4]: — v. t. y to hoard, to lay up. 

Treasuring, p. prs. 

Treas-u-rer (tr&zh'uVur), n. One 
who has the care of money. 

TREAS-URE-TROVE(tre : zh , ur > tr6ve) 
n. Money, &c. found hidden in 
the earth, the owner being un- 
known. 



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Treas-u-ry (trezh'uVe), n. A 
place for money ; any well-sup- 
plied repository. 

Treasuries, n. pi. 

Treat (treet), v. t. To negotiate ; 
to discourse on ; to entertain ; to 
handle : — v. L, to make terms or 
a treaty: — n., an entertainment. 

Trea-tise (tre'tiz), n. A discourse; 
a written tract ; a book.f 

Treat-ment (treet'niSnt), n. Man- 
ner of treating ; usage ; manage- 
ment. 

Trea-ty (tree't£), n. Negotia- 
tion; contract; compact. 

Trea'ties, n. pi. 

Treb-le (treVbl), a. Threefold ; 
sharp of sound : — v. t., to make 
threefold : — v. i., to become three- 
fold : — n., a sharp sound ; a part 
in music. 

Treb'ling, p. prs. 

Treb-ly (treb'le), ad. In a three- 
fold degree. 

Tree, n. A large vegetable rising 
with one woody stem to a con- 
siderable height: — v. t, to drive 
up a tree. 

Tree-nail (tree'nale), n. A wooden 
pin for fastening planks, used in 
ship-building. 

Tre-foil (tre'fdil), n. A plant with 
three leaves. 

*Treil-lage (trel'llj), n. A trel- 
lis for plants. 

Trel-lis (treTlis), n. A lattice- 
work of iron, <fcc. 

Trei/lis x es, n. pi. 

Trem-ble (trem'bl), v. i. To 
shake as with fear or cold. 

Trem'bling, p. prs. 

Trem-bling-ly (trem'bllng^e), ad. 
So as to shake. 

*Tre-men-dous (tr£-men'dus), a. 
Dreadful, terrible. [55.] [259-10.] 

TRE-MEN-DOUS-LY(tre-men / dus x le), 
ad. Terribly, in a manner ex- 
citing astonishment. 

Tre-mor (tre'mur), n. Quivering 
motion. [376-15.] 



Trem-u-lous (trem'u liis), a. Fear- 
ful, trembling. [85-37.] 

Trem-u-lous-ly (tr£m'u x lus-l£), 
ad. In a tremulous manner. 

Trem-u-lous-ness (trem'u x lus- 
nes), n. State of quivering. 

Trench (trensh), v. t. To cut or 
dig into pits or ditches: — v. i.,to 
encroach : — n., a pit or ditch. 

Trench'es, n. pi. und prs. t. 3. 

*TREN-CHANT(tren'shant),a.Sharp. 

Trench-er (trensh'ur), n. A wood- 
en platter. 

Trench-er-Man (trensh'ur^man), 
n. A feeder ; a great eater. 

Trench'er-^Men, n. pi. 

Trend, v. i. To run; to tend: — 
7i., direction; inclination. 

Tren-dle (trSn'dl), n. A small 
wheel. 

Tre-pan (tre-pan'), n. A sur- 
geon's saw; a snare: — v. t. y to 
perforate with the trepan. 

*Tre-pan'ning, p. prs. 

Tre-pan'ned, p. prf. 

*Tre-phine (tr§-feen' or tr^-flne'), 
n. A trepan : — v. t., to trepan. 

Tre-phi'ning, p. prs. 

TREP-i-DA-TiON( x trep-e-da'shun),n. 
State of trembling, terror. 

Tres-pass (tres'pas), n. Unlaw- 
ful entrance; act of violence; sin, 
offense: — v. i., to offend; to en- 
ter unlawfully ; to intrude. 

Tres'pass v es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Tress, n. A lock, a ringlet. 

Tress'es, n. pi. 

Tres-tle (trls'sl), n. A frame to 
support any thing. 

Tret, n. An allowance of 4 pounds 
in 104, for waste. 

Trev-et (treVlt), n. An iron stool 
with three legs. 

TREY(tra),n. A three at cards or dice. 

Tri-a-ble (tri'a x bl), a. Capable 
of trial. 

Tri-ad (^trl'ad), n. Three united. 

Tri-al (tri'al), n. Test, examina- 
tion; any effort of strength; 
temptation. 



Tri-an-gle (trl'ang^gl), n. A plane 
figure of three angles. 

Tri-an-gu-lar (trl-ang'gu^lar), a. 
Having three angles. 

Tri-an-gu-la-tion (trl v ang-gu- 
la'shun), n. Mensuration by 
triangles. 

Tri-arch-y (trl'arVe), n. Govern- 

. ment by three persons. 

Tri'arch^ies, n. pi. 

TrIbe, n. A distinct body of peo- 
ple ; a family ; a race ; a class ; 
a division. [315-17.] [58-2.] 

*Tri-brach (trl'brak), n. A poetic 
foot of three short syllables. 

TRiB-u-LA-TiON( v trib-u-la'shun), n. 
Distress, vexation. 

Tri-bu-nal (tri-bii'nal), n. The 
seat of a judge; a court of jus- 
tice. [32.] 

Trib-tjne (trib'une), n. A Roman 
officer ; a rostrum. 

Trib-une-ship (trlb'une^shlp), n. 
The office of a tribune. 

Trib-u-ta-ry (trib'uHa-re), a. 
Paying tribute: — n., one who 
pays tribute; a small body of 
water running into a larger one. 

TRIB'lfTA-RIES, 71. pi. 

Trib-ute (trlb'ute), n. Payment 
made in acknowledgment of sub- 
jection ; a tax [68-6] [247-12>: 
— a., given or paid as a tribute. 

Trice (trlse), n. A short time, an 
instant. 

Trick (trlk), n. A sly fraud ; arti- 
fice ; stratagem : — v. t., to cheat ; 
to defraud ; to impose upon : — 
v. i. f to practice fraud. 

Trick-er-y (trlk'urVe), n. Artifice. 

Trick'er x ies, n. pi. 

Trick-ish (trlk'lsh), a. Knavishly 
artful. 

Trick-le (trlk'kl), v. i. To fall in 
drops. 

Trick'ling, p. prs. 

Trick-ster (trik'stur), n. A de- 
ceiver ; a cheat. 

Trick-y (trlk'e), a. [trickier — 
trickiest.] Trickish. 

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Tri-col-or (trl'kuTlur), n. Any 

flag of three colors. 
Tri-dent (trl'dent), n. A three- 
forked sceptre. 
*Tri-en-ni-al (trl-en'ne'al), a. 

Lasting three years ; occurring 

once in three years. 
Tri-en-ni-al-ly (trl-en'ne N al-le), 

ad. Once in three years. 
*Tri-er (trl'ur), n. One who tries. 
Tri-fal-low (trl"f&l-16), v. t. To 

plough the third time before 

sowing. 
Tri-fid (trl'fld), a. Divided into 

three parts. 
Tri-fle (trl'fl), n. A thing of no 

moment or value [65-1] [225-18]: 

— v. i., to act with levity : — v. t., 

to spend on trifles ; to dissipate. 
Tri'fling, p. prs.: — a., wanting 

worth, trivial. 
Tri-fling-ly (trl'fllng^le), ad. 

"Without importance. 
Tri-form (trl'f6rin), a. Having 

a triple form. 
Tr!g, v. t. To stop by a block, as 

a wheel. 
Trig'ging, p. prs. 
Trig'ged, p. prf. 
Trig-ger (trig'gur), n. A catch 

of a wheel or gun. 
*Tri-glyph (trl'gllf or trlg'llf), n. 

A grooved ornament in the frieze 

of a Doric column. 
Tri-gon (tri'g6n), n. A triangle. 
Trig-o-nal (trig'6 v nal), a. Tri- 
angular. 
Trig-o-no-met-ri-cal (Hrig-6-n6- 

met're^kal), a. According to 

trigonometry. 
Trig-o-nom-e-try (Hrlg-o-n6ui'e- 

Hre), n. Art of measuring tri- 
angles. 
Tri-graph (trl'graf), n. Three 

letters united in one sound; as, 

ieu in lieu. 
Tri-lat-er-al (trl-lat'er v al), a. 

Having three sides. 
Tri-lit-er-al (trl-llt'uVal), a. 

Having three letters. 
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Trill, n. Quaver; in Music, a sign 
denoting a shake, and marked 
thus [ /w ] : — v. t., to quaver; to 
shake : — v. i., to trickle. 

Trill-ion (trll'yun), a. or n. By 
the French or American method 
of numeration, a number ex- 
pressed by a unit in the thir- 
teenth place ; by the English 
method, a unit in the nineteenth 
place. 

TrIm, v. t. To dress ; to shave : — 
v. i., to fluctuate between parties : 
— a. [trimmer — trimmest], nice, 
dressed up; snug: — n, f dress, 
ornaments, gear. 

Trim'ming, p. prs.: — n., lace, &c. 
on clothes ; dressing. 

Trim'med, p. prf. 

Trim-mer (trlm'mur), a. com.: — n. f 
a turncoat. 

Trim-e-ter (trim'e^tur), n. A 
verse of three measures. 

Trim-ly (trim'le), ad. Nicely. 

Trim-ness (trlm'nes), n. Neat- 
ness; snugness. 

Tri-nal (tri'nal), a. Threefold. 

Trine, n. An aspect of planets 
placed in three angles of a tri- 
gon : — a., threefold, belonging 
to three. 

Trin-i- ta-ri- an ( v trln-e-ta're x an), 
n. A believer in the Trinity : — 
a., relating to the Trinity. 

Trin-i-ty (trln'eHe), n. Union of 
three persons in the Godhead. 

Trink-et (tringk'lt), n. A toy; a 
thing of small value ; a jewel. 

Tri-no-mi-al (trl-no'me^al), a. 
Consisting of three terms: — n. f 
that which consists of three terms. 

Tri-o (trl'6), n. A concert, or 
piece of music of three parts. 

*Tri'os, n.pl. 

Tr!p, v. t. To supplant; to cause 
to stumble : — v. i., to err; to stum- 
ble : — w., a stumble ; a mistake ; 
a short voyage ; a false step. 

Trip'ping, p. prs. 

Trip'ped, p. prf. 



Trip-ar-tite (trlp'arHlte), a. Di- 
vided into three parts; binding 

three parties. 
TrIpe, n. The stomach of the ox 

prepared for food. 
Tri-per-son-al-i-ty (trTpSr-sun- 

al'leHe), n. The existence of 

three persons in one Godhead. 
^Triph-thong (tAtHhtng or trlp'- 

^6ng)n.Coalition of three vowels. 
Triph-thong-al (trlf-*A6ng'gal or 

trlp-^6ng'gal), a. Relating to 

a triphthong. 
Trip-le (trlp'pl), a. Threefold. 
TRip-LET(trip'llt),w. Three of a kind. 
Trip-li-cate (trip'leMt), a. Thrice 

as much. 
Trip-li-ca-tion (Hrip-le-ka'shun), 

n. Act of trebling. 
Tri-plic-i-ty (trl-plls'seHe), n. 

State of being threefold. 
Tri-pod (trl'p6d), n. A seat with 

three feet. [55-13.] 
Trip-ping-ly (trip'pingHe), ad. 

With agility ; nimbly. 
*"TRi-REME(tri , reme)?i.Agalley with 

three benches of oars on a side. 
Tri-sect (tri-sekt'), v. t. To cut 

into three parts. 
Tri-sec-tion (tri-sek'shun), n. 

Division into three equal parts. 
Tris-yl-lab-ic Ctris-11-lab'lk), a. 

Consisting of trisyllables. 
Tris-yl-la-ble (tris-il'la'bl or trl- 

sil'la^bl), n. A word consisting 

of three syllables. 
TrIte, a. Worn out, stale. 
Trite-ness (trlte'nes), n. Com- 
monness. 
Tri-the-ism (tri'th&lzm), n. A 

belief in three gods. 
Tri-ton (trl'tun), n. In Mythology, 

the trumpeteer of Neptune. 
Trit-u-ra-ble (trlt'ura-bl), a. 

Possible to be triturated. 
Trit-u-rate (trit'u'rate), v. t. To 

rub to a powder ; to pulverize. 
Trit'u x ra-ting, p. prs. 
Trit-u-ra-tion (Hrit-u-ra'shun), ». 

Act of reducing to a fine powder. 



TRO 



TRO 
n5r, n6t — tube, tub, bull— 611 — p6dnd — thin, this. 



TRU 



Tri-umph (tri'umf), n. Victory; 

joy or pomp for success [27-29] 

[240-11] : — v. %., to celebrate a 

victory with pomp ; to exult. 
Tri-umph-al (tri-iinifal), a. Used 

in celebrating victory. 
Tri-umph-ant (trl-umf'ant), a. 

Celebrating a victory, victorious; 

rejoicing, as for victory. 
Tri-umph-ant-ly (trl-iimfantHe), 

ad. In a triumphant manner. 
*Tri-um-vir (tri-um'vlr), n. One 

of three men united in office. 

Tri-um'v^ ri, ) , 

m i > n. pi. 

Tri-um'virs, j r 

Tri-um-vi-rate (tri-um'veMt), n. 

A government by three men. 
Tri-une (trl-une'), a. At once 

three and one. 
Tri-u-ni-ty (tri-u'ne^te), n. Trinity, 

state of being triune. 
Tri-u'ni v ties, m. pi. 
*Triv-i-al (trivial or trlv'yal), a. 

Trifling ; unimportant ; small. 

[217.] 
Triv-i-al-ly (triv'e'al-le or triv'- 

yal x le), ad. Lightly ; triflingly. 
Triv-i-al-ness (triv'^al-nes or 

trlv'yarnls), n. Lightness, small- 

ness. 
*Tro-car (tro'kar), n. A surgicaf 

instrument : — sometimes written 

TROCHAR. 

*Tro-cha-ic (tr&-ka'ik), a. Con- 
sisting of trochees. 

*Tro-chee (tr6'ke&), n. A poetic 
foot of two syllables, only the 
first of which is accented. 

*Tro-chil-ics (trd-kil'lks), n. The 
science of rotary motion. 

Tro-chings (trd-klngz), n. pi. 
Branches on a deer's head. 

Trod, pet. t. and p. prf. of tread. 

TROD'DEN, p. prf. Of TREAD. 

Troll (trdle), v. i. To run round ; 
to roll ; to fish, as for pike : — 
v. t., to move around ; to utter 
fluently. 

Trol-lop (tr61'lup), n. A slattern; 
loiterer. 



Trom-bone (tr6m'b6ne), ) 

Trom-bo-ne (tr&m-bo'ne), j 
A brass wind-instrument of mu- 
sic serving as bass to the trum- 
pet; a sackbut. 

Tr6mp, n. A blowing machine for 
a furnace. 

Tr66p, n. A company ; a body of 
soldiers: — v. i. 9 to march in a 
body. [367-9.] 

Troop-er (tr66p'ur), n. A horse- 
soldier. 

Tr6pe, n. A rhetorical figure by 
which a word or expression is 
changed from its original signifi- 
cation ; as, " Trees wept gums." 

Tro-phied (tr6'fid), a. Adorned 
with trophies. 

Tro-phy (tro'fe), n. A memorial of 
victory ; something taken from 
an enemy. [21.] 

Tro'phies, n. pi. 

Trop-ic (tr6p'ik), n. The line or 
point 23£ degrees from the equa- 
tor at which the sun turns back 
on its apparent journey; one of 
the two lines which bound the 
torrid zone. 

Trop-i-cal (tr6p'e x kal), a. Belong- 
ing to the tropics; figurative. 
[40-21.] 

Tr6t, v. i. To ride in a trot : — 
v. t., to cause to trot: — n. y the 
jolting pace of a horse. 

Trot'ting, p. prs. 

Trot'ted, p. prf. 

Troth (tr6th), n. Fidelity; truth; 
faith. 

Trot-ter (tr6t'tur), n. One that 
trots; a sheep's foot. 

Trou-ba-dour (tr66'baM66r), n. 
Formerly, a poet of Provence, in 
France. 

Troub-le (trub'bl), v. t. To dis- 
turb ; to perplex ; to sue : — n., 
disturbance, affliction. 

Troub'ling, p. prs. 

Troub-le-some (trub'bPsum), a. 
Teasing ; vexatious ; uneasy ; 
wearisome, (ap. p. — to.) 
44* 



Troub-le-some-ness (triiVbrsum- 
n£s), n. Vexatiousness. 

Troub-lous (trub'lus), a. Afflict- 
ive; tumultuous. 

Trough (trof or trawf ), n. Any 
thing hollowed. 

Trounce (trdiinse), v. t. To punish 
by beating. 

Troun'cing, p. prs. 

Trou-sers. See trowsers. 

Tr6ut, n. sing, and pi. A deli- 
cate fish. 

Tro-ver (tro'vur), n. In Laic, an 
action for goods found and not de- 
livered to the owner on demand. 

Trow (tr6), v. i. To think. 

Trow-el (tr6u.ll), n. A tool used 
by bricklayers, masons, &c. 

Trou-sers ) ,. A3 , & * , 

*Trow-se ES j (trau'riii),^.^ 

Breeches. 

Troy-Weight (trSe'wate), n. A 
measure of weight containing 12 
ounces to the pound (used by 
goldsmiths and jewellers). 

Tru-ant (tro6'ant), n. An idler; 
one absent from duty : — a., idle, 
lazy ; wandering from school. 

Truce (tr66se), n. A temporary 
peace ; cessation of hostilities. 

Truck (truk), v. i. or v. t. To traffic 
by exchange; to barter [174-1]: 
— n., exchange ; a wheel ; a kind 
of cart. 

Truck-age (truk'lje), n. Cost of 
trucking; barter. 

Truck-Farm (truk'farm), n. A 
farm tilled to produoe vegetables 
for trucking. 

Truck-le (triik'kl), v. i. To be 
in a state of subjection ; to sub- 
mit servilely; to yield: — n., a 
small wheel. 

Truck'ling, p. prs. 

Truck-le-Bed (truk'kPbed), n. 
A bed on rollers under another. 

Tru-cu-lence (trdo'kii^nse), n. 
Savageness, ferocity. 

*Tru-cu-lent (tr66'ku x lent), a. 
Savage, barbarous. 

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TRU 



TUB 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me, met — pine, pin — no, move, 



TUM 



Trudge (trudje), v. i. To jog on 
heavily ; to march on foot. 

Trudg'ing, p. prs. 

True (trod), a. Not false, genu- 
ine, honest; certain; exact, (ap. 
p.— to.) 

True-heart-ed (tr66-hart'^d), a. 
Honest, faithful, sincere. 

True-ness (tr66'nes),w. Sincerity. 

True-pen-ny (tru'p6n x n&), ft. An 
honest fellow. 

True'pen v nies, n. pi. 

Truf-ple (truffl or tru'fl), ft. A 
subterraneous fungus. 

Tru-ism (tr66'izm), n. Self-evi- 
dent truth, an axiom. 

Tru-ly (tr66'le), ad. In fact; 
indeed ; exactly ; really. 

Trump, ft. A trumpet; a winning 
card : — v. t., to win with a trump 
card: — v. i., to play a trump 
card. 

Trump-er-y (trump'urVe), ft. Tri- 
fles ; trash ; empty talk. 

Trump'eries, n. pi. 

Trump-et (trump'lt), n. An in- 
strument of martial music: — 
v. t., to sound by trumpet; to 
proclaim. 

Trump-et-er (trump'itfur), n. 
One who sounds a trumpet; one 
who proclaims. 

Trunc-ate (tmngk'ate), v. t. To 
lop ; to maim. 

Truncating, p. prs. 

Trunc-a-tion (trungk-a'shun), n. 
Act of cutting off. 

*Trunch-eon (trunsh'dn), n. A 
cudgel ; a staff of command. 

Trun-dle (trun'dl), v. t. or v. i. To 
roll : — n., a round, rolling thing ; 
a small wheel. 

Trun'dling, p. prs. 

Trun-dle-Bed (trun'dl v bed), ft. 
A bed on trundles. 

Trunk (triingk), n. The body of 
any thing ; the stem of a tree ; 
the body without the extremi 
ties; a chest for clothes; the 
proboscis of an elephant. 
522 



Trun-nel (trun'nel), w. A roller; 
a treenail. 

*Trunn-ion (trun'yun), n. A knob 
on great guns. 

Tru-sion (tr66'zhun), n. The act 
of thrusting. 

Truss, ft. A bandage for rup- 
tures ; 36 pounds of straw ; 56 
pounds of hay : — v. t., to pack 
close : to support with a truss. 

Truss'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Trust, n. Confidence, reliance; 
credit; belief [220] : — v. i., to 
place confidence in ; to sell upon 
credit ; to rely on : — v. i., to 
have confidence ; to hope. (ap. 
p.— in, to.) [65-22.] 

Trus-tee (trus-tee'), n. One in- 
trusted with any thing. 

Trust-i-ly (trust'e'le), ad. Faith- 
fully, honestly. 

Trust-i-ness (triist'eWs), ft. Fi- 
delity, honesty. 

Trust-y (trust'e), a. [trustier 
— trustiest.] Worthy of con- 
fidence, faithful, true. 

Truth (trbbth), n. Purity from 
falsehood; conformity to fact; 
reality. [158-6.] 

Truths (trbbthz), n. pi. 

Truth-ful (tr&6tf/fiil), a. Full of 
truth, true. 

Truth-ful-ly (tr66^'furie), ad. 
According to truth. 

Truth-ful-ness (trd&jA'fuPnes), ft. 
State of being truthful. 

Try (trl), v. t. [prs. t. 3, tries.] 
To examine ; to use ; to essay ; 
to attempt : — v. i., to make an 
effort. 

Tri-ed (tride), p. prf. 

Tub, ft. A large, open vessel of 
wood. 

Tube, n. A pipe, a siphon. 

Tu-ber (tu'ber), ft. A vegetable 
root, as the potato. 

Tu-ber-cle (tu'beYkl), n. A small 
tumor in the substance of organs, 
a pimple ; a small, blunt promi- 
nence on a bone. 



Tu-ber-cu-lar (tu-beVkuMar), a. 
Full of, or caused by, slum 11 
tumors. 

Tu-ber-cu-li-za-tion (tu^ber-kii- 
11-za'shun), w. The state or act 
of producing tubercles. 

Tube-rose (tube'roze), ) 

*Tu-be-rose (tu'beVoze), } n ' 
A plant with a tuberous root. 

*Tu-ber-ous (tu'beYus), a. Hav- 
ing tubers. 

Tu-bu-lar (tu'bu'lar), ") 

Tu-bu-la-ted (tuWla-ted), j a ' 
Resembling a pipe or trunk ; 
fistular. 

Tu-bu-lous (tu'bu'lus), \ 

*Tu-bu-li-form (tuWle-forin), J 
a. Having the form of a tube. 

Tuck (tuk), n. A long, narrow 
sword; a fold : — v. t., to fold un- 
der. [363-24.] 

Tues-day (tuze'de), n. The third 
day of the week. 

Tu-fa (tti'fa), ft. A mineral de- 
posit. 

Tuf-foon. See typhoon. 

Tuft, n. A knot; a bunch; a 
cluster, a clump : — v. t., to adorn 
with tufts. 

Tuft-y (tuft'e), a. Adorned with 
tufts. [301-16.] 

Tug, v. t. or v. i. To pull ; to draw : 
— n., a pull with force ; part of a 
harness; a tow-boat. 

Tug'ging, p. prs. 

Tug'ged, p. prf. 

Tu-i-tion (tu-ish'un), n. Guardian- 
ship, instruction ; price of teach- 
ing. 

Tu-i-tion-a-ry (tu-ish'un^a-re), a. 
Relating to tuition. 

Tu-lip (tu'lip), ft. A bulbous plant 
and its variegated flower. 

Tum-ble (tum'bl), v. i. To fall ; 
to roll about: — v. t., to turn over; 
to throw about: — ft., a fall. 

Tum'bling, p. prs. 

Tum-bler (tum'blur), n. A kind 
of drinking- vessel made of glass; 
a pigeon ; one who tumbles. 



TUN 



TUR 
ndr, n&t— tube, tub, bull— 611— p6und—^in, THis. 



TUR 



*Tum-brel (tum'brel), n. A mill 

tary cart ; a ducking-stool. 
*Tum-bril (tum'brll), n. A kind of 

basket. 
Tu-me-fac-tion (Hu-me-fak'shun), 

n. A swelling. 
Tu-me-fy (tu'me v fi) , v. t. or v. i. 

[prs. t. 3, tumefies.] To swell; 

to puff up. 
Tu'me n fi-ed, p. prf. 
Tu-mid (tu'mid), a. Swelling ; 

puffed up; bombastic. 
Tu-mid-ness (tu'mkTnes), n. State 

of being tumid. 
Tu-mu-lar (tu'nm v lar), a. Formed 

in heaps. 
Tu-mor (tu-miir), n. A morbid 

swelling j affected show. 
Tu-mult (tu'mult), n. A stir; a 

wild commotion ; disorder; tur- 
moil. [70-14.] 
Tu-MULT-u-A-RY(tu-mul'tshu^a-re), 

a. Disorderly, confused, noisy. 
Tu-mult-u-ous (tu-rnul'tshuMs),**. 

Turbulent, violent, noisy. 
Tu-mult-u-ous-ly (tu-niul'tshu- 

x iis-le), ad. With confusion ; tur- 

bulently. [37-12.] 

Tu-MULT-U-OL T S-NESS(tU-mdl'tshu- 

^us-nes), n. Disorder, commo- 
tion, noise. 

Tu-mu-lus (tu'mu lus), n. An ar- 
tificial mound of earth. 

Tu'mu x li, n. pi. 

Tun, n. A wine-cask containing 
252 gallons; a beer-cask con 
taining 216 gallons; the con 
tents of a tun : — see ton and 

GALLON. 

Tu-na-ble (tu'na^bl), a. Harmo- 
nious, musical. 

Tu-na-bly (tu'na x ble), ad. Har- 
moniously; melodiously. 

Tune, n. Diversity of notes put 
together; harmony; right dis- 
position : — v. t., to put into a 
musical state; to sing: — v. i. f to 
give forth a tone. 

Turning, p. prs. 

Tune-ful (tune'ful), a. Musical 



Tung-sten (tung'sten), n. Wol- 
fram ; a white, brittle metal. 

Tu-nic (tu'nik), n. A part of the 
Roman dress ; integument ; a 
membrane. 

Tu-ni-cle (tu'ne v kl), n. A natural 
cover; integument. 

Tun-nage. See tonnage. 

Tun-nel (tun'nil), n. The shaft 
of a chimney ; a funnel ; a sub- 
terranean passage : — v. t., to 
pierce with a tunnel. 

Tun'nel^ing, \ 

*Tun'nel x ling, \P'P rs - 

Tun'nel-ed, \ f 

*Tun'nell-ed, \P-PV- 

Tur-ban (tur'bun), n. The head- 
dress worn by the Turks. 

Tur-ba-ry (tur'baVe), n. A right 
of digging turf, or the place 
where it is dug. 

Tur'ba n ries, n. pi. 

Tur-bid (tur'bld), a. Muddy ; 
thick with sediment. 

Tur-bid-ness (tur'bld v nes), n. 
Muddiness. 

Tur-bin-ate (tur'binlt), > 

Tur-bin-a-ted (tur'bin y i-ted), j 
Shell-shaped, spiral, twisted. 

TuR-BiN-A-TioN(v X tur-bin-a'shun),n. 
The act of whirling like a top. 

Tur-bine (tur'bin), n. A wheel of 
great power. 

*Tur-bot (tur'but), n. A fish. 

Tur-bu-lence (tur'buHense), 

Tur-bu-len-cy (tiir'bu^len-se), 
n. Tumult, confusion, disorder. 
[85-17.] [280-19.] 

Tur-bu-lent (tur'bu^lent), a. Tu- 
multuous, violent, disturbed/) - 

Tur-bu-lent-ly (tur'bu x lent-le), 
ad. Tumultuously. 

*Tu-reen (tu-reen'), n. A deep 
vessel for soup. 

Turf, n. A clod covered with 
grass; a sod; peat for fuel; a 
race-ground ; horse -racing :■ 
v. t., to cover with turf. 

* Turfs, ) 7 

TUBYES,!"-^ 



Tur-fi-ness (tur'fe x nes), n. State 
of abounding with turf. 

Turf-y (turf e), a. Full of turfs 
or clods. 

Tur-gent (tur'jent), a. Swelled, 
swelling. 

*Tur-ges-cence (tur-jes'sense), ) 

Tur-ges-cen-cy (tur-jeVsen'se), j 
n. The state of being swelled ; 
bombast. 

Tur-gid (tur'jid), a. Swelling ; 
pompous ; bloated. 

Tur-gid-i-ty (tur-jid'e'te), n. The 
state of being swollen; bombast. 

Tur-gid-ness (tur'jid v nes), n. The 
state of being turgid. 

Tur-key (tuVke), n. An American 
domestic fowl, so named from its 
having been erroneously sup- 
posed to be brought from Turkey. 
Jg^** Webster prefers turky to 
turkey. The plural of the 
first form of this word is tur- 
kies ; that of the second, 
turkeys. 

Tur-kois (tur-kdiz' or tur-keez'), 
n. A mineral of a blue or light 
green color, used in jewelry. 

*Tur-mer-ic (tur'nieYik), n. An 
Indian root which makes a yel- 
low dye : — a., j'ellow. 

Tur-moil (tur'inMl), n. Trouble ; 
disturbance [147-23] : — v. t., to 
harass; to weary: — v. i., to be 
disquieted. 

Turn, v. t. To put into a circular 
motion ; to change ; to trans- 
form; to alter; to convert: to 
carve wood, ivory, &c. on a 
lathe : — v. %., to have a circular 
motion; to change sides; to be- 
come sour: — »., act of turning, 
change; inclination; form. 

Turn'ing, p. prs. : — n., flexure. 

Turn-coat (turn'k6te), ». One who 
forsakes his principles or party. 

TuRN-ER(turn / ur),n. One who turns. 

Turn-ing-Lathe (turnlng'laTHE), 
n. A tool used in carving wood, 
ivory, <fcc. 

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TUT 



TWE 



Fate, far, fill, fat — m&, met — pine, pin — no, move, 



twi 



Turn-ip (turn'lp), n. A white es- 
culent root. 

Turn-key (turn 'kee), n. One who 
opens and locks the door of a 
prison. 

Turn-Out (turnout), n. A place 
on a railroad where cars turn 
from the main track ; an equi- 
page. 

Turn-pike (turn'plke), n. A toll- 
gate on a road ; a road on which 
are turnpikes: — v. t, to form 
into a turnpike road. 

Turn'pi n king, p. prs. 

Turn-spit (turn'spit), n. One who 
turns a spit. 

Turn-stile (turn'stlle), n. A re- 
volving frame set in a footpath 
to prevent animals from en- 
tering. 

Tur-pen-tine (tur'peVthie), n. 
Juice exuded by the pine, fir, 
and other trees. 

Tur-pi-tude (tdr'peHude), n. In- 
herent vileness, baseness. [340.] 

Tur-ret (tur'ret), n. A small 
tower. 

Tur-ret-ed (tur'retfed), a. Hav- 
ing turrets. 

Tur-tle (tur'tl), n. A species of 
dove ; the sea-tortoise. 

Turves, pi. of turf. 

Tus-can (tus'kan), a. Denoting 
the simplest order of architec- 
ture. 

Tush, in. An expression of con- 
tempt. 

Tusk, n. A fang, a pointed tooth. 

Tusked (tuskd), ) tt • ^ i 

Tus-sle (tus'sl), n. A struggle: — 
v. i. f to scuffle. 

Tus'sling,^>. prs. 

Tut, in. An expression of con- 
tempt. 

*Tu-te-lage (tu'te r lije), n. Guar- 
dianship. 

Tu-te-lar (tu'teMar), ) 

Tu-te-la-ry (tu'te N la-re), j a ' 
Defensive, guarding. [132-16.] 
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Tu-tor (tu'tiir), n. One who has 
the charge of another's learn- 
ing; one who instructs; a pre- 
ceptor: — v. t., to instruct; to 
teach ; to discipline. 

Tu-tor-ess (tu'tur^es), n. An in- 
structress, a governess. 

Tu'tor^ess-es, n. pL 

Tu-to-ri-al (tu-to're x al), a. Be- 
longing to a tutor. 

Twad-dle (tw6d'dl), n. Non- 
sense : — v. i.y to gabble ; to 
twattle. 

Twad'dling, p. prs. 

*Twain (twane), a. Two. 

Twang, v. i. To sound with a 
quick, sharp noise : — v. t., to 
cause to give a twang : — n., a 
sharp, quick sound. 

Twat-.tle (twat'tl), v. i. To talk 
much; to chatter. 

Twat'tling, p. prs. 

Tweag (tweeg), v. i. To tweak. 

Tweak (tweek), v. i. To pinch; 
to squeeze. 

Twee-dle (twee'dl), v. U To 
handle lightly. 

Twee'dling, p. prs. 

Tweel. See twill. 

*Twee-zers (twee'zurz),n.^. Nip- 
pers to pluck out hairs. 

Twelfth (twelM), a. The ordinal 
of twelve; noting the number 
twelve : — n., one of twelve equal 
parts into which any thing is 
divided. 

Twelfth-ly (twelM'le), ad. In 
the twelfth place. 

TwELVE(twelv),a.orn.Twicesix,12. 

Twelve-month (twelv'inun^), n. 
A year. 

Twelve-pence (twelv'pense), n. 
A shilling. 

Twelve-pen-ny (twelv'pen^ne), a. 
Valued at a shilling. 

Twen-ti-eth (tweVte^), a. The 
ordinal of twenty ; noting the 
number twenty : — n., one of twen- 
ty equal parts into which any 
thing is divided. 



Twen-ty (twSn'te), a. or n. Twice 
ten; 20. 

*Twt-bil ) ,. „ Mn (A kind 

Twi-BiLLJ( twibi1 )' n 'iof mat- 
tock ; a halberd. 

Twice (twlse), ad. Two times ; 
doubly. 

Twi-fal-low (twl'fari6), v. t. To 
plough or fallow a second time. 

Tw!g, n. A small shoot of a 
branch. 

Twig-gy (twig'ge), a. Abounding 
with, or made of, twigs. 

Twi-light (twl'llte), n. The faint 
light before sunrise and after sun- 
set: — a., obscure; seen or done 
by twilight. 

TwIll, v. t. To weave so as to 
make diagonal ribs or ridges in 
cloth ; to quill : — also written 
tweel. 

Tw!n, n. One of two born at a 
birth : — a., noting one of two 
produced at a birth. 

Twins, n. pi. One of the twelve 
signs of the zodiac ; the Gemini 
(Castor and Pollux). 

TwIne, v. t. To twist; to em- 
brace : — v. i., to unite closely :— 
»., twisted thread; a twist; a 
close embrace. 

Twi'ning, p. prs. 

Twinge (twinje), v. t. To torment; 
to pinch: — v. i., to feel sudden, 
keen pains : — n., a sudden, sharp 
pain ; a pinch. 

Twin'ging, p. prs. 

Twink-le (twlngk'kl), v. i. To 
sparkle ; to shine with a quiver- 
ing light; to open and shut the 
eye by turns: — n., a twinkling. 

Twink'ling, p. prs. : — n., a spark- 
ling light; a motion of the eye; 
a moment. [183-27.] 

Twin-ling (twln'llng), n. A twin 
lamb. 

Twirl (twerl), v. t. To cause 
to turn round: — v. i., to turn ' 
round with velocity ; to revolve : 
— n.. circular motion. 



TYM 



TYP 

n5r, nSt — tube, tub, bull — oil — pMnd — thin, rnis. 



TZA 



TwIst, v. t. To form by complica- 
tion ; to wreath : — v. %., to be 
contorted: — n., any thing made 
by convolution ; a cord ; act of 
twisting. 

Tw!t, v. i. To upbraid; to tanta- 
lize ; to reproach. 

Twit'ting, p. prs. 

Twit'ted, p. prf. 

Twitch (twitsh), v. t. To snatch; 
to jerk: — n., a quick pull; a 
twinge. 

Twitch'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Twit-ter (twlt'tur), n. One who 
twits ; a small noise, as that 
made by a swallow : — v. i., to 
make a small intermitted noise. 

Two (t66), a. or n. One and one: 
twice one : — n., a couple; 2. 

Two-Edged (t66'edjd), a. Having 
an edge on both sides. 

Two-fold (t66'fdld), a. Double; 
two : — ad., doubly. 

Two-Hand-ed (t&6' v hand-ed), a. 
Having two hands ; made for two 
hands; bulky, stout, strong. 

Two-Legged (t66'!egd), a. Hav- 
ing two legs. 

Two-Mast-ed (t66' , mast-Sd), a. 
Having two masts. 

Two-PENCE(t66'penseortup'p£nse), 
n. A penny twice told,a small coin. 

Two-pen-ny (t&6'pen x ne or tup'- 
p^nW), a. Valued at twopence. 

Two-Ply (td&'pll), a. Consisting 
of two thicknesses ; double. 

Two-Tongued (t&6'tungd), a, 
Double-tongued; deceitful. 

Tye. See tie. 

Ty-ger. See tiger. 

Tyke. See tike. 

*Tyle (tile), v. t. To guard the 
entrance to the meeting of a se 
cret society. 

Tyi/ing, p. prs. 

*Tyl-er (til'ur), n. An officer 
who guards the entrance to the 
meeting of a secret society. 

#Tym-bal (tlm'bal), n. A kind of 
kettle-drum. 



*Tym-pan (tim'pan), n. A print- 
er's frame for blank sheets ; the 
panel of a pillar or door. 

Tym-pan-ic (tlm-pan'ik), a. Rela- 
ting to the tympanum; drum-like. 

Tym-pa-nize (tim'pa v nize), v. t. 
To stretch over, as the skin over 
a drum: — v. L, to act the part 
of a drummer. 

Tym'pa n ni-zing, p. prs. 

*TYM-PA-NUM(tim'panum),ri. The 
drum of the ear ; a hollow wheel, 
as in cranes, treadmills, &c. 

Type (tipe), n. An emblem; a 
specimen ; a symbol by which 
something is prefigured; a form 
or characteristic of a disease ; a 
printing-letter. [335.] 

Type-Found-ing (tlpe'fdundlng), 
n. The art or act of casting 
types or letters for printing. 

Type-Met-al (tipe'meVtl), n. An 
alloy of lead and antimony used 
in making types. 

Ty-phoid (ti'fdld), a. Relating to, 
or resembling, typhus fever. 

Ty-phoon (ti-f66n'), n. A hurri- 
cane in the Chinese seas : — also 
written tuffoon. 

*Ty-phous (tl'fus), a. Relating to 
typhus; typhoid. 

*Ty-phus (tl'fus), n. A fever char- 
acterized by great debility. 

Typ-ic (tlp'ik), ) 

*Typ-i-cal (tlp'e'kal), j a ' 
Figurative ; emblematical. 

Typ-i-cal-ly (tip'e'kal-le), ad. 
In a typical manner; symboli- 
cally. 

Typ-i-cal-ness (tip'e^kal-nds), n. 
State of being typical. 

*Typ-i-fy (tlp'e'fi), v. t. [prs. t. 
3, typifies.] To show by a type 
or emblem. 

TypVfi-ed, p. prf. 

Ty-pog-ra-pher (tl-p6g'gra r fur), 
n. A printer. 

Typ-o-graph-ic ( N tip-6-graflk or 
v tl-p6-graf'lk), a. Typograph 
ical; figurative. 



Typ-o-graph-i-cal ( x dp-6-graf'e- 
\kl or Hl-po-graf e'kal), a. Be- 
longing to the art of printing. 

*Typ-o-graph-i-cal-ly (Mp-6- 
graf'e x kal-le or Hi-p6-graf'e x kal- 
le), ad. By means of types. 

Ty-pog-ra-phy (ti-p6g'ra N fe), n. 
The art of printing ; emblemati- 
cal, figurative, or hieroglyphical 
representation. 

Ty-pog'ra v phies, n. pi. 

Ty-pol-o-gy (tl-p&lWje), n. The 
doctrine of types, or a discourse 
on types. 

Ty-polVgies, n. pi. 

Tyr-an-ness (tir'an^s), n. A 
female tyrant. 

Tyr'an v ness-es, n. pi. 

Ty-ran-nic (ti-ran'nik), ] 

*Ty-ran-ni-cal (tl-ran'ne'kal), j 
a. Arbitrary; acting like a 
tyrant. 

TY-RAN-Ni-CAL-LY(tl-ran , n^kal-le) 
ad. In the manner of a tyrant. 

*T y-ran-ni-cide (tl-ran'ne v slde ), 
n. The murder or murderer of a 
tyrant. 

*Tyr-an-nize (tlr'ran^nize), v. i. 
To play or act the tyrant, (ap. 
p. — over.) 

Tyr'an v ni-zing, p. prs. 

*Tyr-an-nous (tlr'ran^us), a. Ty- 
rannical, arbitrary, cruel. 

*Tyr-an-ny (tlr'raVne), n. The 
government or conduct of a ty- 
rant; unresisted and cruel power, 
severity; despotism. [105-1.] 

Tyr'an x nies, n. pi. 

Ty-rant (tl'rant), n. A cruel, 
despotic master or ruler; an op- 
pressor. [360-22.] 

Tyre (tire), n. In India, a prepa- 
ration made of milk and butter- 
milk, to be eaten with rice : — see 

TIRE. 

Ty-ro (tl'r6), n. One in his rudi- 
ments ; a beginner ; a novice : — 
sometimes written tiro. 

*Ty'ros, n. pi. 

Tzar. See czar. 

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ULT 



TO 
Fate, far. fall, fat— me, met— pine, p!n— no, move, 



UNB 



U(u), n. The twenty-fifth let. 
ter and the fifth vowel. The 
name is written U, the plural 
of which is Ues. U and V wero 
formerly the same letter: they 
are now distinct in form, classi 
fication, and use. U.S.N, stand 
for United States Navy. 

U-bi-e-ty (yu-bi'e x te), n. The state 
of being in a place. 

U-biq-ui-tous (yu-bik'we^tus), a 
Existing everywhere at once. 

U-biq-ui-ty (yu-blk'kwe x td), n. 
Omnipresence. 

Ud-der (ud'dur), n. The milk- 
gland of beasts. 

Ug-li-ness (ug'le^nes), n. Deform- 
ity ; depravity. 

Ug-ly (tig'16), a. [uglier — UG 
lie ST.] Deformed, offensive ; 
not handsome. 

*U-kasb (yu'kase),n. An imperial 
order, a Russian edict. 

Ul-cer (ul'sur), n. A symptom- 
atic, slow-healing sore. 

Ul-cer-ate (ul'sur^ate), v. t. To 
make ulcerous : — v. i., to become 
ulcerous. 

Ul'cer v a-ting, p. prs. 

Ul-cer-a-tion (^ul-sur-a'shun), «, 
The act of breaking into ulcers. 

*Ul-cer-ous (ul'surMs), a. Af- 
flicted with ulcers. 

U-LiG-i-NOUs(yu-lij , e A ni\s),a.Slimy. 

Ul-lage (ul'lij), n. The amount 
a cask wants of being full. 

Ul-te-ri-or (ul-t£'r6 x ur), a. Lying 
beyond. 

Ul-ti-mate (tilWmlt), a. Final; 
last ; most remote. [235-14.] 

Ul-ti-mate-ly (ul'te v mlt-le), ad. 
In the last consequence; finally. 
[57-6.] [238-13.] 

Ul-ti-ma-tum ( v ul-t£-ma'tum), n. 
The last proposition. 

n Ul-ti-ma'ta, n. pi. 

Ul-ti-mo (ul'te'mo), n. The last 
month. 
526 



Ul-tra (uTtra), a. Extreme. 
Ultra-ism (lil'tralzm), n. Ex 

treme opinions. 

Ul-tra-ma-rine ( v ul-tra-ma-reen / ), 

n. A beautiful blue color : — 

foreign, beyond the sea. 

Ul-tra-mon-tane ful-tra-m6n'- 

tane), a. Beyond the mountains, 

Ul-tra-mun-dane ful-tra-mun'- 

dane), a. Beyond the world. 
Ul-u-la-tion ( N ul-u-la'shun), n. A 

howling, as of a dog. 
Um-bel (um'bel), n. A form of 

inflorescence, as in the carrot. 
Um-ber (um'bur), n. A brown 

color ; a pigment. 
Um-bles (um'blz), n. pi. A deer's 

entrails. 

Um-bo (um'b6), n. A protuber- 
ance ; a boss on a shield. 
Um'boes, n. pi. 
Um-brage (um'brije), n. Shade; 

offense, resentment. 
Um-bra-ge-ous (um-bra'je^us or 

um-bra'jus), a. Shady. 
*Um-brel-la (i^in-brel'la), n. A 

screen from sunshine and rain. 
Um-pire (um'plre), u. An arbi 

trator, a judge. 
J^** Un, when prefixed to verbs, 
means to do the reverse of ; 
when prefixed to nouns, want 
of; to adjectives or adverbs, 
not; as, *mbolt, uncleanliness, 
unfair, unfairly. In adjectives 
and adverbs the Saxon un and 
the Latin in are often inter- 
changeable ; as, inapproach- 
able, unapproachable ; inaptly, 
unaptly. Adjectives have a 
tendency to change UN to in 
on becoming nouns; as, unjust, 
injustice ; uncivil, incivility. 

As the words compounded 
with un are exceedingly nu- 
merous, and most of them self- 
defining, nearly all are omitted 
except those that have some pe- 
culiarity in their signification, 
pronunciation, or orthography. 



Un-a-ba-ted ( x un-a-ba't&d), a. 
Not abated or diminished in vio- 
lence. [343-18.] 

Un-ac-cept-a-ble ( x un-ak-sept'a- 
N61), a. Not accepted. [363-6.] 

Un-ac-com-mo-da-ting ( x un-ak- 
k6m'm6Ma-ting), a. Not ac- 
commodating. [257-14.] 

UN-Ac-coM-PLiSH-ED( y un-ak-k6m'- 
pllsht), a. Unfinished, inelegant. 

UN-AC-COUNT-A-BLE( X Un-ak-kdunt'- 

a N bl), a. Not to be solved by 
reason ; not responsible. [337-1.] 

UN-AC-couNT-A-BLY( x un-ak-k6unt' 
a'ble), ad. Inexplicably. 

Un-ad-vis-a-ble fun-ad-vlz'a- 
y bl), a. Not expedient. 

*Un- ad-vis-ed (^un-ad-vlzd'), a. 
Indiscreet. 

Un-af-fect-ed fun-af-fekt'Sd), a. 
Real; candid; sincere. - ) - 

Un-al-loy-ed ( v un-al-lSld'),a. Not 
alloyed; uncorrupted. [32-39.] 

U-na-nim-i-ty ( x yu-na-nim'e x te), n. 
Harmony; agreement of opinion. 

U-nan-i-mous (yu-nan'e^mds), a. 
Being of one mind. 

U-NAN-i-Mous-LY(yu-nan^ v mus-le) 
ad. With unanimity or entire 
agreement. [53-4.] 

Un-apt (un-aptf), a. Dull; unfit. 

Un-apt-ness (un-apt r nes), n. Un- 
fitness ; disqualification. 

Un-at-tend-ed ( x un-at-tend'ed), a. 
Having no attendants. 

Un-a-vail-a-ble ( N un-a-vale'a N bl), 

*Un- a- vail-in g ( v un-a-vale'ing), 
a. Useless, vain, ineffectual. 

Un-a-wares fun-a-warz'), ad. 
Unexpectedly,suddenly. [326-12.] 

*Un-be-lief ( v un-b£-leef ), n. In- 
fidelity. 

Un-be-liev-er ( v un-b£-leeVur), n. 
An infidel, one incredulous. 

Un-bend (un-bend'), v. t. [un- 
bent — unbent.] To slacken ; 
to remit from strain. 

Un-bend'ing, p.pr8.\ — a. y unyield- 
ing; resolute. 

Un-bent, p. prf.i — a. f not subdued. 



UNO 



n6r, n6t- 



UND 

-tube, tab, bull— -dll- 



-pdund — thin, THis. 



UND 



prs. 



Un-bi-as (un-bi'as), v. t. [prs. t. 

3, UNBIASES Or UNBIASSES.] To 

free from any external motive. 
Un-b^as^ing, j 

^Un-Bi'aSS^NG, J P' 

Un-bi'as-ed, ) 4 

*Un-bi'ass-ed, I P'*"/- 

Un-blush-ing-ly (un-blush'lng- 
He), ad. Impudently. 

Un-bod-ied (lin-bod'dld), a. In- 
corporeal. 

Un-bo-som (un-b66'zum), v. t. To 
reveal in confidence; to disclose 
freely. 

Un-cer-tain (un-ser'tin), a. Un- 
settled, doubtful. 

Un-cer-tain-ty (un-ser'tin x te), n, 
Want of certainty ; doubt. 

Un-cer'tain x ties, n. pi. 

Un-chris-tian (un-krlst'yun), a. 
Unconverted; infidel; contrary 
to the laws of Christianity. 

Un-church (un-tshurtsh'), v. t 
[prs. t. 3, unchurches.] To 
expel from a church. 

*Un-cial (un'shal), a. Noting 
letters of large size, used in an- 
cient manuscripts: — n. } a large 
letter. 

Un-cle (dng'kl), n. A fathers 
or mother's brother. 

Un-clog (un-kl&gO, v. t. To free 
from clogs ; to disencumber. 

Ux-clog'ging, p. prs. 

*Un-clog'ged, p. prf. 

Un-CLOTHE (un-kloTHe'), v. t. [un- 
clothed Or UNCLAD UNCLOTHED 

or unclad.] To make naked. 

Un-clo'thing, p. prs. 

Un-com-mon-ness (un-k&m'mun- 
x nes), n. Infrequency, rareness. 

Un-con-cern (Mn-k&n-sern'), n. 
Indifference, want of interest. 

Un-con-cern-ed ( v un-k&n-sernd'), 
a. Not anxious, easy. [207-18.] 

Un-con-di-tion-al ( v un-k6n-dlsh'- 
un'al), a. Not conditional ; ab- 
solute. 

Un-con-scious (un-k6n'shus), a. 
Not perceiving. [85.] [283-4.] 



Un-court-ly (un-k6rt'le), ad. Not 
refined; rustic. 

Un-couth (un-k6&^'), a. Strange. 

Un-couth-ly (un-k66^'le), ad. 
Oddly, strangely. 

*Un-couth-ness (un-k66^'nes), n. 
Strangeness, awkwardness. 

*Unc-tion (ungk'shun), n. The act 
of anointing, ointment; warmth 
of piety; that which melts or 
excites to piety or devotion. 

*Unc-tu-os-i-ty ( x ungk-tshu-6s'e- 
He), n. Unctuousness. 

Unc-tu-ous (ungk'tshuWs), a. 
Fat, oily. 

*Unc-tu-ous-ness (ungk'tshuNis- 
nes), n. Fatness, oiliness. 

Un-curl (un-kurl'), v. t. To loose 
from ringlets : — v. i., to fall from 
ringlets. 

UN-cuR-RENT(un-kur'rent), a. Not 
current, not passing in common 
payment. 

Un-daunt-ed (un-dant'ed or un 
dawnt'ed), a. Not subdued by 
fear, brave. [116-23.] 

Un-daunt-ed-ly (un-dant'ed'le or 
un-dawnt'ed'l&), ad. Without 
fear; bravely. 

Un-daunt-ed-ness (un-dant'ed- 
x nes or un-dawnt'ed x nes), n. The 
state of being without fear. 

Un-dec-a-gon (un-dek'a v gon), n. 
A plane figure of eleven angles. 

Un-de-ceive fun-de-seev'), v. t. 
To set right; to inform justly. 

* x Un-de-ceiv'ing, p. prs. 

Un-de-cil-lion ( v un-de-sil'yun), a. 
or n. By the French or American 
method of numeration, a number 
expressed by a unit in the thirty- 
seventh place ; by the English 
method, a unit in the sixty-sev- 
enth place. 

Un-deck (un-dek'), v. t. To strip 
of ornaments. 

Un-de-fil-ed (Mn-de-fild'),«. Not 
polluted. [342-4.] 

Un-de-fi-na-ble (^un-de-fl'na^bl), 
a. Not to be marked out. [142-31.] 



Un-de-fin-ed fun-de-find'), a. Not 
circumscribed ; not limited. 

Un-de-ni-a-bly ( x dn-de-nl'a v ble), 
ad. Plainly, certainly, truly. 

Un-der (un'dur), prp. Beneath ; 
below : — ad., in a state of sub- 
jection ; below ; less : — a. com., 
lower in degree; subordinate: — 

see UNDERMOST. 

*Un-der-ac-tion (Vln-der-ak'- 
shun), n. Subordinate action. 

*Un-der-a-gent (Wn-diir-a'jent), 
n. A subordinate agent. 

Un-der-bid ( x un-diir-bld'), v. t. 
[underbid or underbade — un- 
derbidden Or UNDERBID.] To 
offer less than another. 

n Un-der-bid'ding, p. prs. 

Un-der-go ( v un-diir-g6'), v. t. 

[pr8. t. 3, UNDERGOES.] [UNDER- 
WENT — undergone.] To suffer ; 
to sustain ; to endure. [230-23.] 

*Un-der-grad-u-ate ( x un-dur- 
grad'u N ate), n. A college student 
who has not taken his first degree. 

UN-DER-GR0UND( x un-dur-gr6iind / ), 
a. Below the surface of the 
ground. 

Un-der-growth ( v un-dur-gr6^ / ),n. 
A growth under trees. 

Un-der-hand fun-dur-hand'), a. 
Underhanded. 

Un-der-hand-ed (Mn-dur-hand'- 
ed), a. Fraudulent, secret, sly. 

Un-de-riv-ed fun-de-rlvd'), a. Not 
derived, not borrowed. [76-18.] 

Un-der-lay (Nin-dur-la'), v. t. 
[underlaid or underlayed — 

UNDERLAID OT UNDERLAYED.] 

To strengthen by something laid 
under. 

Un-der-let ( v un-dur-let'), v. t. 
[underlet — underlet.] To let 
or lease below the value ; to lease 
under another. 

n Un-der-let'ting, p. prs. 

Un-der-lie ( x un-dur-ll'), v. i. [un- 
derlay UNDERLAIN.] To lie 

beneath. 
v Un-der-ly'ing, p. prs. 

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UND 



UND 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me, mel — pine, pin — n6, m6ve, 



UNE 



Un-der-line (^un-dur-llne'),?;. t.To 

mark with lines below the words. 
x Un-der-li'ning, p. prs. 
Un-der-ling (tin'dur^ling), n. An 

inferior agent; a mean person. 
Un-der-mine (Nln-dur-mlne'), v. t. 

To sap; to excavate the earth 

beneath ; to injure secretly. 

[150-30.] 
Un-der-min-er ( x un-dur mln'ur),n. 

One who undermines. 
^Un-der-mi'ning, p. prs. 
Un-der-most (un'duVmdst), a. sup. 

Lowest in state or place. 

J^&** Under and undermost 
have no positive degree. 
*Un-der-neath (^n-dur-neeTH'), 

ad. Below, under: — prp., under. 
Un-der-pin-ning ( x un-dur-pln'- 

nlng), n. The stone work on 

which a building rests. 
Un-der-plot (un'dur x pl6t), n. A 

clandestine scheme ; a plot sub- 
ordinate, 
*Un-der-rate (un'durVate), n. A 

price less than is usual. 
Un-der-rate ^tin-dur-rate'), v. t. 

To rate too low. 
n Un-der-ra'ting, p. prs. 
Un-der-sell (Nin-dur-seT), v. t. 

[UNDERSOLD — UNDERSOLD.] To 

sell cheaper than another. 
Un-der-ser-vant (Nin-dur-seV- 

vant), n. An inferior servant. 
Un-der-shot (un'dur x sh6t), a. 

Moved by water passing under 

the wheel. 
TJN-DER-STAND^dn-dur-stand'),^.^ 

[UNDERSTOOD UNDERSTOOD.] To 

comprehend fully ; to know : — 
v. ?., to have understanding. 

Un-der-stand'ing, p. prs. : — n., 
Intellectual powers ; sense, skill, 
knowledge [382-28] : — a., know- 
ing, skilful. 

Un-der-stand-ing-ly fdn-dur- 
stand'ingMe), ad. Skilfully, with 
knowledge. 

XJn-der-strap-per (un'dur^strap- 
pur), n. An inferior agent. 
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Un-der-take fun-dtir-take'), v. t. 
[undertook — undertaken.] To 
engage in; to attempt; to enter 
upon. [384.] 

^Un-der-ta'king, p. prs. : — n., en- 
terprise, engagement. 

Un-der-ta-ker( x un-dur-ta'kur), n. 
One who undertakes ; a manager 
of funerals. 

Un-der-ten-ant f un-d&r-ten'ant), 
n. A secondary tenant. 

v Un-der-took',p*U. of undertake. 

UN-DER-VAL-U-A-TIONfun-ddrVal- 

u-a'shun), n. An estimate below 
the real worth. 
Un-der-val-ue fun-dur-val'u), v. t. 
To rate too low; to esteem lightly: 
— n., a low rate; a price below 
the worth. 

r UN-DER-VAL'u V ING, p. prs. 
N Un-DER-WENT', pst. t. of UNDERGO. 

Un-der-wood (un'dur x wud), n. 

The shrubs or small trees that 

grow among timber. 
Un-der-work (un'durVurk), n. 

Subordinate employment. 
Un-der-work ( v un-dur-wurk'), v. t. 

To work for less than another; 

to undermine; to rat. 
UN-DER-woRK-MAN( x un-dur-wurk' 

man), n. A subordinate laborer. 
v Un-der-work'men, n. pi. 
Un-der-write fun-dur-rite'), v. t. 

[underwrote — underwritten.] 

To write under something else; 

to subscribe for insurance : — 

v. ?., to practice insurance. 
n Un-der-wri'ting, p. prs. 
Un-der-wri-ter (lin'durVl-tur or 

N un-dur-ri / tur),n.One who insures. 
*UN-DE-vi-A-TiNG(un-de've^a-tlng) 

a. Not deviating ; uniform. 

[220-19.] 

UN-DID, pst. t. Of UNDO. 

UN-Dis-CERN-i-BLE( x un-dlz-ze , rn / - 
e x bl), a. Imperceptible, invisible. 

n Un-dis-cern'ing, p. prs. : — a., in- 
judicious, dull. 

*Un-dis-guis-ed (Mn-dis-glzd'), a. 
Artless, plain, open. [370-2.] 



*Un-dis-sem-bled ( x un-dis-seni'- 

bld), a. Not disguised. [342-13.] 
Un-dis-sem-bling fun-dls-sein'- 

bling), a. True, frank. 
Un-do (un-d66')> v. t. [prs. t. 3, 

undoes.] [undid — undone.] To 

ruin; to loose; to unravel; to 

reverse ; to untie. 
Un-do'ing, p. prs. : — n., destruc- 
tion, ruin. 
Un-do-er (un-d&6'ur), n. One who 

undoes. 
Un-doubt-ed (un-d6ut'e*d), a. In- 
dubitable; not disputed. 
*Un-doubt-ed-ly (un-ddut'ed^le), 

ad. Without doubt, indubitably. 
Un-due (un-duO, a. Not right ; 

not legal, improper. 
*Un-du-la-ry (un'du r la-r£), <L 

Playing as waves ; vibratory. 
Un-du-late (un'du v late), v. i. To 

play in waves ; to form as waves : 

— v. t., to cause to wave. 
Un'du n la-ting, p. prs. 
Un-du-la-tion (*un-du-la'shun), n. 

Waving motion. [40-8.] 
* Un-du-l a-tor- y (un'dii'la-turVe), 

a. Vibratory ; moving like waves. 
*Un-du-ly (un-du'le), ad. Not 

properly; excessively. 
Un-earth-ed (&n-&rthd'),a. Driven 

from a burrow. 
*Un-earth-ly (un-£r^'le), a. Not 

terrestrial; inhuman. 
*Un-ea-si-ness (un-e'ze^nls), n. 

Trouble, care, perplexity. 
Un-ea-sy (un-e'ze), a. Painful; 

disturbed. 
*Un-em-bar-rass-ed ( r un-em- 

bar'rast), a. Free from care or 

perplexity. [252-5.] 
Un-e-qual-ed } {in _y kwm)a . 
•Un-e-quall-ed J v J 

Unparalleled. 
Un-e-qual-ly (un-e'kwarie), ad. 

In different degrees; not justly; 

not equally. 
*Un-e-quiv-o-cal ( r un-e-kwiv'6- 
^kal), a. Not equivocal or doubt- 
ful, plain. 



ung- 



UNI 
n5r, n6t— tdbe, tdb, Mil— 611- 



■pfldnd — thin, THis. 



UNI 



Un-er-ring (dn-eVrlng), a. Cer- 
tain. [382-21.] 

Un-e-ven (un-e'vn), a. Not level, 
odd, not uniform. 

Un-e-ven-ness (dn-£'vnWs), n. 
Inequality, surface not level. 

*L T N-EX-AG-GER-A-TED fdn-e'gZ- 

aj^r-aHed),**. Not exaggerated.")" 

Un-ex-am-pled (^dn-e'gz-am'pld), 
a. Not known by example ; 
unparalleled. 

*Un-ex-cep-tion-a-ble fdn-Sk- 
s^p'shun x a-bl), a. Not liable to 
objection. 

*Un-ex-cep-tion-a-bly (^un-e'k- 
s^p'shdn^a-bl^), ad. In a man- 
ner not liable to objection. 

Un-ex-pect-ed-ly ( N dn-£ks-p£kt'- 
§d v le), ad. Suddenly. 

Un-fail-ing (dn-falelng), a. Not 
failing, sure, certain. 

Un-fair (un-fare'), «. Disingen- 
uous; dishonest; unjust. 

Un-fair-ly (dn-fare'lej, ad. In 
an unjust manner. 

Un-fair-ness (dn-fare'nSs), n. In- 
justice; dishonesty. 

Un-feel-ing (dn-feel'lng), a. In- 
sensible; cruel. 

Un-feign-ed (dn-fand'), «. Real ; 
sincere. 

*Un-feign-ed-ly (dn-fane'3d r l&), 
ad. Really, sincerely. [266-3.] 

Un-fet-ter (dn-f£t'tdr), v. t. To 
free from shackles; to set free. 
[90-26.] 

Un-fold (un-f61d'), v. t. To ex- 
pand ; to discover ; to display. 

Un-for-giv-ing ( N dn-fdr-giv'lng), 
a. Relentless, implacable. 

Un-found-ed (dn-fddnd'e : d), a. 
Groundless, false. 

Un-fre-quent (un-fre'kwSnt), a. 
Uncommon, rare. 

Un-fre-q uent-ed ( N dn-fr&-kw£nf- 
£d), a. Rarely visited. 

*Un-gird (un-ge'rd'), v. t. [un- 

GIRDED Or UNGIRT — UNGIRDED Or 

ungirt.] To loose a girdle:- 
v. L, to unbind. 
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Un-god-li-ness (dn-g6d'le v n§s), n. 
Irreverence to God, impiety. 

Un-god-ly (dn-g6d'le), a. Wicked, 
negligent of God, profane. 

*Un-guent (dng'gw£nt), n. An 
ointment. 

*UN-GTT-LATE(ting'gMt),a. Hoof- 
shaped ; having hoofs. 

Un-hal-low (dn-hal'16), v. t. To 
profane. 

Un-hand (dn-hand'), v. t. To loose 
from the hand. 

Un-hand-some (dn-han'sdm or dn- 
hand'sdm), a. Ungraceful; il- 
liberal; unfair. 

Un-han-dy (dn-han'd&), a. Awk- 
ward; clumsy. 

Un-hap-pi-ness (dn-hap'pe^ne's), n. 
Misery, misfortune. 

Un-hap-py (dn-hap'p&), a. Dis- 
tressed, wretched, unfortunate. 

Un-har-mo-ni-ous (^dn-har-md'ne- 
N ds), a. Without symmetry, dis- 
cordant, unmusical. 

Un-har-ness (dn-har'ne's), v. t. 

[prs. t. 3, UNHARNESSES.] To 

loose from harness ; to disarm. 

Un-heard (dn-heVd'), a. Not 
heard; unknown. 

Un-hinge (dn-hlnje'), v. t. To dis- 
place ; to disorder ; to throw from 
the hinges. 

Un-hin'ging, p. prs. 

Un-horse (dn-hdrse'), v. t. To 
throw from the saddle. 

Un-hor'sing, p. prs. 

Un-house (dn-h<3uze')> v. t. To 
deprive of a habitation. 

Un-hous'ing, p. prs. 

*U-ni-corn (yu'ne v k6rn), n. A 
beast that has only one horn ; a 
bird; a fish. 

U-ni-form (yu'ne v f5rm), a. Simi- 
lar to itself, regular, equal, even, 
consistent [55-26] [182-3] :■ 
the regimental dress of a soldier. 

U-ni-form-i-ty ( v yd-ne-f6rrn'e x te), 
n. Even tenor; resemblance of 
one to another ; sameness, regu 
larity. [220-14.] 
45 



x U-ni-form'i x ties, n. pi. 

U-ni-form-ly (yfi'ne > f6rm-l^), ad. 
Without variation. 

*U-ni-gen-i-ture Oyd-n£-jen'e- 
Hdre), n. Singleness of birth. 

*Un-i-mag-in-a-ble fdn-e-maj'in- 
^a-bl), a. Not to be imagined; 
inconceivable. [139.] 

*Un-im-pair-ed fdn-irn-pard' ), a. 
Not impaired; not marred; not 
injured. [281-9.] 

*UN-iM-PAS-siON-ED( x dn-!m-pasV- 
dnd), a. Temperate; tranquil; 
calm. 

*Un-im-peach-a-ble fdn-im- 

pe<Hsh'a N bl), a. Not to be im- 
peached ; free from guilt. 

Un-im-peach-ed f dn-im-peetsht'), 
a. Not accused ; unquestioned. 

Un-in-form-ed ( x dn-in-f6rmd , ), a. 
Untaught, uninstructed. [222.] 

Un-ion (ydne'ydn or yu'ne^dn), n. 
The act of joining; concord; 
unity; a confederacy. 

*U-nique (yu-neek'), a. Sole, 
unequalled. 

*U-ni-son (yu'ne^sdn), a. Sound- 
ing alone: — n., agreement or co- 
incidence of sounds ; harmony. 
(ap.p.— with, to.) [345-28.] 

*U-Nis-o-NANCE(yu-nis'6 N nanse),n. 
Accordance of sounds. 

U-nis-o-nant (yu-nis'6 x nant), ) 

U-nis-o-nous (yd-nls'6 x nds), j a ' 
Being in unison. 

U-NiT(yd'nlt),n. One; the least whole 
number ; a number expressed by 
the figure 1 in any numerating 
period : — see numeration. 
jtg^* A unit of measure is any 
accepted or standard measure; 
as one acre, one inch, <fec. 

U-ni-ta-ri-an (^yd-ne-taWan), n. 
One who denies the Trinity, or 
holds that God exists in one 
person only : — a., relating to 
Unitarianism. 

*U-ni-ta-ri-an-ism ( x yd-n£-ta'r A - 
x an-lzm), n. The doctrine of 
Unitarians. 

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UNO 
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UNR 



U-NITE (yu-nlte'), v. t. To join ; 
to make to agree ; to coalesce ; 
to combine (ap. p. — to): — v. i. y to 
concur; to join; to grow togeth- 
er, {ap. p. — with.) 

U-ni'ting, p. prs. 

U-ni-ted-ly (yu-nl'te'dHe), ad. 
With union. 

*U-ni-ty (yu'ne'te), n. The state 
of being one; concord. [63-11.] 

U-ni-valve (yu/neValv), a. Hav- 
ing one valve only. 

U-ni-ver-sal (^yu-ne-v^r'sal), a. 
Comprising all particulars ; gen- 
eral; total, all [57-21] : — n., the 
whole ; a general proposition. 

*U-ni-ver-sal-ism ( x yu-ne-veV- 
sarizm), n. The belief in uni- 
versal salvation. 

U-ni-ver-sal-ist fyu-ne-veVsal- 
v lst), n. One who adheres to 
Universalism. 

* U-ni-ver-sal-i-ty ( v yu-ne-ver- 
sal'le x te), n. Generality, exten- 
sion to the whole. [348.] 

U-ni-ver-sal-ly ( x yu-ne-veYsal- 
x le), ad. Without exception; 
throughout the whole. 

IJ-ni- verse (yu'neVerse), n. The 
general system of things. [259-7.] 

U-ni-ver-si-ty ( v yn-n6-ver'se N te), 
n. A school where all the arts 
and sciences are taught. - )- 

^U-ni-ver'siVies, n. pi. 

XJ-niv-o-cal (yu-nlv'6 N kal), a. 
Having one meaning; regular; 
certain. 

Un-joint-ed (un-jdlnt'ed), a. Dis- 
jointed, separated. 

Un-kind-ly (un-klnd'le), ad. 
Without kindness: — a., unnatu- 
ral, unfavorable. 

*Un-knit (un-nlf), v. t. [unknit 

Or UNKNITTED UNKNIT Or UN- 
KNITTED.] To unweave; to open 
what is knit. 

Ux-knit'ting, p. prs. 

Vn-latch (un-latsh'), v. t. [prs. 

t. 3, unlatches.] To open by 

lifting a latch. 

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*Un-learn (un-lern'), v. t. [un- 
learned Or UNLEARNT — UN- 
LEARNED Or UNLEARNT.] To 

forget ; to cause to forget. 
*Un-leav-en-ed (un-leVvnd), a. 

Not raised by yeast. 
Un-less (un-les'), con. d. If not, 

except. 
Un-lev-el-ed ) lX ,* ,,,,v 

*UN-L E y- E LL-EDJ( ,in - 14v81d )' a - 

Not cut or made flat or even. 

UN-LiKE-NESs(un-like'nes), n. Dis- 
similitude, want of resemblance. 

Un-loose (un-16&se')r v. t. To 
loose : — v. i., to become loose. 

*Un-loos'ing, p. prs. 

Un-make (un-make'), v. t. [un- 
made — unmade.] To deprive 
of qualities possessed before. 

Un-ma'king, p. prs. 

Un-man (un-man r ), v. t. To de- 
prive of the constituent qualities 
of a man; to deject. 

*Un-man'ning, p. prs. 

Un-man'ned, p. prf. 

*Un-man-age-a-ble (un-man'lje- 
^a-bl), a. Not manageable; not 
governable ; intractable. 

Un-man-ner-ed (lin-man'ne'rd), a. 
Rude, uncivil. 

Un-mask-ed (un-maskt')> «• Open 
or opened to view. 

Un-mean-ing (un-meen'ing), a. 
Expressing no meaning. 

Un-meas-ur-ed (un-mezh'urd), a. 
Not measured, beyond measure. 

Un-nat-u-ral-ly (un-natsh'uVal- 
le), ad. In opposition to nature. 

*Un-nec-es-sa-ry (un-neVseVsa- 
re), a. Useless, needless. [373-17.] 

Un-nerve (un-nerv'), v. t. To 
deprive of nerve; to enfeeble. 

Un-ner'ving, p. prs. 

Un-no-ted (un-n6't§d), a. Not 
noted; not observed; not re- 
garded. 

Un-num-ber-ed (un-num'burd), a. 
Not numbered, innumerable. 

UN-OB-TRU-siVE^un-Sb-trSd'slv^a. 
Not obtrusive, modest. 



Un-of-pend-ing ( v un-6f-fend'ing), 
a. Harmless, sinless, not giving 
offense. 

*UN-0R-GA-Ni-ZED(un-6r'ga A nlzd), 
a. Not organized ; inorganic. 

UN-0S-TEN-TA-TI0US-LY(un'6s-ten- 

ta'shusMe), ad. Without display ; 
modestly. [360.] 

*Un-pal-at-a-ble (un-pal'lat'a- 
bl), a. Nauseous, disgusting. 

Un-par-al-lel-ed (un-par / arie , ld) 
a. Not to be matched, unequalled. 

Un-pop-u-lar (un-p&p'u'lar), a. 
Not having the public favor; 
obnoxious. 

UN-P0P-u-LAR-i-TY(un > p6p-u-lar r - 
eHe), n. Want of popular favor. 

*Un-prac-tic-ed (un-prak'tlst), a. 
Not skilful by use : — improperly 
written unpractised. 

Un-pre-tend-ing fun-pre-tend'- 
Ing), a. Not making pretensions; 
modest. 

*Un-priest-ly (un-preest'le), a. 
Unsuitable to a priest. 

*Un-prin-ci-pled (un-prin'se^pld), 
a. Devoid of moral principle. 

Un-qites-tion-a-ble (un-kweY- 
tshun x a-bl), a. Indubitable, un- 
deniable, certain. 

Un-ques-tion-a-bly (un-kweV- 
tshun^a-ble), ad. Indubitably. 

Un-qui-et (uji-kwi'et), a. Rest- 
less, disturbed, uneasy. 

*Un-qui-et-ness (un-kwl'eVnes), 
n. Want of quiet, restlessness. 

Un-rav-el (un-rav'vl), v. t. To 
disentangle; to extricate; to 
explain : — v. i., to become disen- 
tangled or unfolded. 

Un-rav'el^ing, ) 

*Un-rav'el n ling, j &' P rs 

Un-rav'el-ed, ) /. 

*Un-rav'ell-ed, j P'P r *' 

* Un-read-i-ness (un-red'e x nes), n. 
Want of preparation; want of 
readiness. 

UN-READ-Y(un-red / e)a.Not prompt. 

Un-re-al (un-re'al), a. Unsub- 
stantial; vain. 



UNS 



UNS 
nSr, n&t — tube, tub, bull — 611 — p6"und — £&i.n, this. 



UNS 



*Un-rea-son-a-ble-ness (un-re' 

zn^a-brnSs), n. Inconsistency 

with reason ,• exorbitance. 
Un-re -cord-ed ( N dn-r^-k6rd'^d),a. 

Not registered or celebrated. 

[69-1.] 
Un-re-lent-ing (Nin-rS-lSnt'lng), 

a. Hard, cruel. 
UN-RE-MiT-TiNG( > nn-r^-mlt'tlng),CT. 

Continuing, incessant. 
Un-re-serve (Nin-r^-zSrve')* n. 

Frankness, openness. 
Un-re-serv-ed ( N &n-r£-ze , rvd'), «• 

Open, frank, candid. 
*Un-re-serv-ed-ly (Nln-r£-z8rv'- 

£d v le), ad. Openly, frankly. 
Un-re-serv-ed-ness (Nin-re-zSrv'- 

M^ne's), n. Frankness, openness. 
Un-rev-er-end (un-reVeVe'nd), a. 

Irreverent, disrespectful. 
Un-rid-dle (un-rld'dl), v. t. To 

solve an enigma,* to explain. 
IT n-rid'dling, p. prs. 
Un-rig (un-rlg'), v. t. To strip off 

the tackle. 
Un-rig'ging, p. prs. 
Un-rig-ged (un-rlgd'), p* prf. 

*UN-RIGH-TE-OUS-NESS(un-rl'tsh&- 

Ms-n^s), n. Injustice* wicked- 
ness. 

Un-RI-VAL-ED } rl 1/ tu\ 

Having no peer or equal * peer- 
less. [192-4.] 

Un-roll (tln-r61e'), v. t. To open 
what is rolled. 

Un-rol'ling, p. prs. 

Un-root (un-r66f), v. t. To tear 
up by the roots. 

Un-ruf-fled (un-ruf fid), a. Un- 
disturbed, calm, tranquil. 

Un-ru-li-ness (un-rdd'le'ne's), n. 
Turbulence, licentiousness. 

Un-ru-ly (un-r66'le), a. Turbu- 
lent, ungovernable, refractory. 

Un-sad-dle (un-sad'dl), v. t. To 
take the saddle from. 

Un-sad'dling, p. prs. 

Un-safe (un-safe'), a. Hazard- 
ous, dangerous. 



Un-safe-ly (un safe'le), ad. Not 

securely, dangerously. 
Un-said (&n-s&d'),pst. t.andp.prf. 

of UNSAY. 

*Un-sal-a-ble (un-sale'a v bl), a. 
Unfit for sale. 

Un-sat-is-fac-tor-y (un^sat-is- 
fak'turV^), a. Not giving satis- 
faction. 

Un-sa-vor-y (un-sa'vurVe), a. In- 
sipid, tasteless,* disgusting. 

Un-say (un-sa'), v. t. [unsaid — 
unsaid.] To recall ,* to recant. 

Un-sorew (un-skr65')> v. t. To 
draw the screws from* to un- 
fasten. 

Un-scrip-tu-ral (un-skrip'tshu 
v ral), a. Not defensible by 
Scripture. 

UN-scRu-pu-L0us(dn-skr66 / pu > lus) 
a. Having no scruples; un- 
principled. 

Un-search-a-ble (un-se : rtsh'a x bl), 
a. Not to be explored; mysterious. 

UN-SEARCH-A-BLE-NESS(un-Se : rtsh' 

a v bl-n£s), n. Impossibility to be 

explored. 
Un-sea-son-ed (un-s&'znd), a. Not 

seasoned, not inured. 
Un-seat (un-se^t'), v. t. To throw 

from a seat. 
Un-see-ing (un-seelng), a. Want- 
ing sight. 
Un-seem-li-ness (un-se&n'leWs), 

n. Indecency, indecorum. 
Un-seem-ly (un-se6m'le), a. Not 

becoming, indecent. 
Un-sel-fish (un-seTfish), a. Not 

selfish, disinterested. 
*Un-ser-vice-a-ble (un-seVvis x a- 

bl), a. Bringing no advantage ; 

useless. 
Un-set-tle (un-se't'tl), v. t. To 

make uncertain ; to disconcert. 
Un-set'tling, p. prs. 
Un-set'tled, p. prf. : — a., turbid ; 

not determined, not steady. 
Un-shack-le (un-shak'kl), v. t. 

To loose from bonds or shackles. 
*Un-shack'ling, p. prs. 



Un-sha-ded (un-sha'dM), a. Not 
shaded, open. 

Un-sha-ken (un-sha'kn), a. Not 
shaken, unmoved, firm. 

Un-sha-pen (un-sha'pn), a. Mis- 
shapen; ugly. 

*Un-sheathe (un-sheeTH'), v. t. 
To draw from the scabbard. 

Un-sheath'ing, p. prs. 

Un-ship (un-shlp'), v. t. To take 
out of a ship. 

Un-ship'ping, p.prs. 

Un-ship'ped,£>. prf. 

Un-shod (un-sh6d'), «. Having 
no shoes. 

Un-sight-li-ness (un-site'le'ne's), 
n. Deformity. 

Un-sight-ly (un-slte'l£), a. De- 
formed. 

*UN-SKIL-FUL ) /X ^^\le*^\ 

Wanting art or knowledge. 

*Un-skil-ful-ly j (un-skil'MHe) 

Un-skill-ful-ly j ad. Awk- 
wardly. 

*Un-skil-ful-ness ) (un-skil'Ml- 

Un-skill-ful-ness j N n^s), it. 
Want of art or knowledge ; awk- 
wardness. 

*Un-so-ci-a-ble (un-s6'she x a-bl or 
un-s6'sha N bl), a. Reserved; not 
suited to society. 

Un-so-ci-a-bly (un-s6'she x a-ble or 
un-s6'sha v ble), ad. With reserve, 
not sociably. 

*Un-so-cial (un-s6'shal), a. Not 
suitable to society. 

*"UN-S0-PHIS-TI-CA-TED( V Un-s6-flS- 

te v ka-t£d), a. Not adulterated ; 
pure. 

Un-sound (un-sdund'), a. Sickly; 
not sound; not orthodox; de- 
fective. 

Un-sound-ness (un-sdund'nSs), n. 
Corruptness, unsound state; in- 
firmity. 

Un-speak-a-ble (un-speek'a x bl),a. 
Unutterable, ineffable. 

Un-speak-a-bly (un-speek'a x ble), 
ad. Inexpressibly. 

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UPA 



Un-spir-it-u-al (un-spir'lt N tshu- 
al), a. Not spiritual, carnal. 

Un-spot-ted (un-spSt'tSd), a. Not 
spotted, pure, immaculate. 

Un-staid (un-stade'), a. Fickle, 
not steady. 

Un-stead-i-ly (un-ste'd'e^le), ad. 
Inconstantly. 

#Un-stead-i-ness (un-ste ! d'e N ne : s), 
n. Want of constancy; irreso- 
lution. 

Un-stead-y (un-stSd'de), a. In- 
constant, mutable. 

Un-stint-ed (un-stint'e'd), a. Not 
stinted; not limited. [313-19.] 

Un-stop (un-st6p ; ), v. t. To free 
from stop ,• to open. 

Un-stop'ping, p. prs. 

Un-stop-ped (un-st6ptf), p. prf.: 
— a., meeting no resistance. 

Un-string (un-string'), v. t. [un- 
strung — unstrung.] To relax 
any thing strung; to untie; to 
deprive of strings. 

*Un-stud-i-ed (un-stud'dld), a. 
Not studied, easy, natural. 

Un-sub-stan-tial (Nin-sub-stan'- 
shal), a. Not solid; not real. 
[140-3.] 

*Un-sul-li-ed (un-sul'lld), a. Not 
fouled, pure, not stained. [258-8.] 

Un-sung (tin-sung'), a. Not cele- 
brated in verse ; not sung. 

*Un-sus-cep-ti-ble fun-sds-seV- 
te v bl), a. Insensible, unfeeling; 
hard; incapable of receiving or 
admitting. 

*Un-sus-pi-cious (Nin-sus-plsh'- 
us), a. Having no suspicion 
or distrust. [282.] 

Un-tan-gle (un-tang'gl), v. t. To 
disentangle. 

Un-tan'gling, p. prs. 

Un-teach (un-teetsh'), v. t. [un- 
taught — untaught.] To cause 
to forget. 

Un-thank-ful (un-£Aangk'ful), a. 
Ungrateful. 

Un-thank-pul-ness (un-^angk'- 
fuTn&s), n. Ingratitude. 
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Un-think-ing (un-tfMngk'ing), a. 
Inconsiderate, thoughtless. 

Un-thrift (un'^Mft), n. A spend 
thrift: — a., prodigal. 

Un-thrift-i-ness (un-zMft'e'ne's), 
n. Want of thrift, waste, prodi- 
gality, profusion. 

Un-thrift- y (un-^rift'e), a. Lav 
ish, prodigal. 

Un-tie (un-ti'), v. t. To unbind; 
to set free; to loose: — see tie. 

*Un-ty-ing (un-tl'lng), p. prs. 

Un-til (un-til'), ad. To the time 
that ; to the degree that. 

Un-time-ly (un-time'le), a. Hap 
pening before the natural time 
[132-12] : — ad., before the natu- 
ral time. 

Un-to (un-t66')> prp. To. 

Un-tomb (un-t66m'), v. t. To dis- 
inter; to take from the grave. 

*Un-to-ward (un-t&'urd), a. Per- 
verse, froward. 

Un-to-ward-ly (un-t6'urdHe), ad. 
Awkwardly, perversely. 

Un-tram-mel-ed J (un-tram'- 

*Un-tram-mel-led J mid), a. 
Not trammelled ; not confined. 

Un-tract-a-ble (un-trakt'a v bl), a. 
Not governable, stubborn. 

Un-tray-el-ed I (An . irWm) 

wUn-trav-ell-eb j v " 

a. Not travelled, not trodden, 
not passed over. 

UN-TRu-LY(un-tr66'l£),ad.Falsely. 

Un-truth (un-trdd^'), n. False- 
hood: — see falsehood. 

Un-tu-na-ble (un-tu'na v bl), a. 
Unharmonious, not tunable. 

Un-tune (un-tune'), v. t. To put 
out of tune. 

Un-tu'ning, p. prs. 

Un-twine (iln-twine'), v. t. To 
separate things involved or 
twined. 

Un-twi'ning, p. prs. 

Un-twist (un-twist'), v. t. To sepa- 
rate things involved or twisted. 

Un-ut-ter-a-ble (un-ut'tur v a-bl), 
a. Inexpressible. 



Un-vail. See unveil. 

Un-var-nish-ed (un~var'nlsht), a. 
Not overlaid with varnish; not 
adorned, simple. 

*Un-veil (un-vale'), v. t. To dis- 
close; to show [89-8] : — also 
written unvail. 

Un-wa-ry (un-wa're), a. Impru- 
dent, incautious, precipitate. f 

Un- weave (un-weeve'), v. t. [un- 
wove Or UNWEAVED — UNWOVEN 

or unweaved.] To undo what 
has been woven ; to unfold. 

Un-we av'ing, p. prs. 

Un-wed (un-wSd'), a. Not married. 

Un-wept (un-wdpt'), a. Not 
mourned for. 

*Un-wield-i-ly (un-weeld'^le), 
ad. Unmanageably; with diffi- 
culty. 

Un-wield-i-ness (un-weeld'e^nSs), 
n. Difficulty to be moved. 

Un-wield-y (un-weeld'e), a. Un- 
manageable, bulky, heavy. 

Un-wind (un-wind'), v. t. [un- 
wound or unwinded — unwound 
or unwinded.] To untwist ; to 
wind off: — v. i. y to admit of evo- 
lution. 

Un-wor-thy (un-wur'THe), a. Not 
deserving; unbecoming; mean, 
worthless, (ap. p. — of.) 

Un-wound', pst. t. and p. prf. of 
unwind. 

Un-WOVE', p8t. t. Of UNWEAVE. 
Un-WO'VEN, p. prf. Of UNWEAVE. 

Un-wreathe (un-reeTHe'), v. t. To 
untwine. 

Un-wreath'ing, p. prs. 

Un-writ-ten (un-rlt'tn), a. Not 
written, oral, verbal; blank. 

*Un-wrought (un-rawf), a. Not 
manufactured or wrought. 

Up (up), ad. Aloft, on high ; out 
of bed; above: — prp. y from a 
lower to a higher part : — a. [up- 
per — upmost or uppermost], 
upper, as wpside. 

U-pas (yu'pas), n. A poisonous 
tree, found in the East Indies. 



UPR 



UPW 
nor, n&t— tube, tab, bdll — 611- 



-pMnd — thin, this. 



URN 



Up-bear (up-bare'), v. t. [upbore 
— upborne.] To raise up, to lift. 

TJp-braid (up-brade'), v. t. To 
chide; to reproach; to blame, to 
censure. [270-1.] 

Up-rraid-ing-ly (up-brade'ing- 
x le), ad. By way of reproach. 

Up-cast (up'kast), a. Thrown 
upward: — n., a throw or cast 
at bowls. 

*Up-heav-al (up-heev'al), «. Act 
of upheaving. 

Up-heave (tip-h&eve'), v, t. [up- 
heaved Or UPHOVE — UPHEAVED 
or uphoven.] To heave up. 

Up-heav'ing, p. prs. 

Up-held', pat. t. and p. prf. of 

UPHOLD. 

Up-hill (up'hll), a. Difficult ; 
laborious. 

Up-hold (up-h&ld'), v. t. [upheld 
— upheld.] To support; to 
sustain. 

Up-hold-er (up-h61d'ur), n. One 
who upholds, a sustainer. 

*Up-hols-ter-er (up-h6ls'tur x ur), 
n. One who furnishes houses, or 
deals in cushions, beds, <fcc. 

*Up-H0LS-TER-Y(up-h6ls'tur N re),n. 
Furniture for houses. 

Up-land (up'land), n. Higher 
ground: — a., high in situation; 
pertaining to high lands. 

Up-lipt (up-llft'), v. t. To raise 
aloft. 

Up-most (up'm6st), a. sup. High- 
est, topmost : — see up. 

Up-on (up-6n'), prp. On, not un- 
der ; with respect to ; by. 

Up-per (up'ptir), a. com, Su- 
perior to in place, higher : — 
see up. 

Up-PER-M0ST(up'pur x m6st), a. sup. 
Highest in place, rank, or power : 
— see up. 

Up-pish (up'plsh), a. Arrogant, 
proud. 

Up-raise (tip-raze'), v, t. To raise 
up ; to exalt. 

*Up-rais'ing, p. pr8. 



Up-rear (np-reer'), v. t. To upraise. 

Up-right (up'rlte), a. Straight 
up, vertical; just, honest: — n., 
something standing erect. 

Up-right-ly (up'rlte^le), ad. Per- 
pendicularly ; honestly. 

Up-right-ness (lip'rlte^nes), n. 
Perpendicular erection ; honesty. 
[382-18.] 

Up-rise (up-rlze'), v. i. [uprose 
— uprisen.] To mount upward ; 
to ascend. 

*Up-ri'sing, p. prs.: — n. f act of 
rising; insurrection. 

Up-roar (lip'rore), n. Tumult; 
bustle. [211-15.] 

Up-roll (up-r61e'), v. t. To roll up. 

Up-root (up-r66f), v. t. To ex- 
tirpate. 

Up-rose', pst. t. of uprise. 

*Up-rouse (up-r6iize'), v. t. To 
excite ; to rouse from sleep. 

Up-rous'ing, p. prs. 

Up-set (up-set'), v. t. [upset — 
upset.] To overturn : — n., an 
overturn. 

Up-shot (up'sh&t), n. Conclusion, 
end, result. 

Up-side (up'side), n. The upper 
side. 

* Up-side-down (Nip-slde-dSun'), 
ad. The upper part lowest; in 
complete disorder. 

Up-spring (tip-spring'), v. i. [up- 
sprung Or UPSPRANG UP- 
SPRUNG.] To spring up. 

Up- stand (tip-stand'), v. i. [up- 
stood — upstood.] To stand up. 

Up-start (up'start), n. One sud- 
denly raised to wealth or power : 
— a., suddenly raised. 

Up-start (up-start'), v. i. To 
spring up suddenly. 

Up-turn (up-turn'), v. t. To turn 
up ; to furrow. 

Up-ward (tip'wurd), a. Directed 
higher: — ad., toward a higher 
place; upwards. 

Up-wards (up'wurdz), ad. To- 
wards a higher place ; more than. 
45* 



Up-wind (tip-wind'), v. t. [up- 
wound — upwound.] To wind up. 

*U-ra-ni-um (yu-ra'ne x um), n. A 
rare metal. 

U-RAN-0G-RA-PHYryu-ran-6g'ra x fe) 

U-ran-ol-o-gy (Vu-ran-&ri6 x j£), 
n. A description of the heavens. 

x U-ran-og'ra x phies, J , 

n U-ran-ol'o x gies, j n 'P ' 

U-ra-nus (yu'ra v nus), n. A distant 
planet, formerly called Herschel. 

*Ur-ban (ur'ban), a. Belonging 
to a city. 

*Ur-bane (ur-bane'), a. Polite; 
courteous. 

Ur-ban-i-ty (ur-ban'eH^), n. Po- 
liteness, civility, courtesy. 

Ur-ban'i v ties, n. pi. 

Ur-ban-ize (ur'ban x lze), v. t. To 
render civil; to polish. 

Ur'banVzing, p. prs. 

*Ur-chin (ur'tshin), n. A hedge- 
hog ; a child ; a brat. 

Urge (urje), v. t. To provoke ; to 
importune ; to incite ; to impel. 
[53-20.] [200-20.] 

UR'GING, p. prs. 

*Ur-gen-cy (ur'jeVs£), n. Press- 
ure of difficulty, entreaty. 

Ur-gent (ur'jent), a. Pressing; 
importunate; cogent, difficult. 

Ur-gent-ly (ur'j^nt'le), ad. Co- 
gently, importunately. 

Ur-ger (ur'jur), n. One who urges. 

U-rim (yu'rim), n. pi. Lights. 
JjgM** Urim and Thummim are 
Hebrew words, the first mean- 
ing lights, and the second per- 
fections. They are supposed 
to be the names of precious 
stones formerly worn in the 
breastplate of the high-priest. 

U-rin-a-tor (yu'rln r a-tur), n. A 
diver, one who searches under 
water. 

Urn (urn), n. A vase ; a water- 
pot; a vessel in which the re- 
mains of burnt dead bodies were 
anciently put : — v. t. y to enclose 
in an urn. 

533 



UST UTM 

Fite, fir, fill, fit — me, mSt — pine, pin— -n6, move, 



uxo 



Ur-sa (ur'sa), n. A constellation ; Us-Tr-LA-TiONfus-tshu-la'shun),n. 

the Bear. The act of burning; expulsion 

UR-si-FORM(ur / se v fdrm), a. Shaped of substances by heat. 

like a bear. U-su-al (yu'zhu'il), a. Custom- 

♦Ur-sixe (lir'sln), a. Pertaining ary, general, common, frequent 

to bears. U-st-al-ly (yu'zhu v &l-le), ad. 

*Ur-se-lixe (ur'sulln), a. Per- Frequently, commonly. 

taining to an order of nuns. U-su-al-ness (yu'zhu'il-nes), n. 



The objective plural 
Admit- 



Us (u- 

of I. 
*Us-a-ble (yu'za'bl), a. 

ting of use. 
IT-SAGE (yu'zlje), n. Treatment; 

custom : habit of numbers. 
*U-sa>"Ce fyu'zanse), n. Use ; 

usury: interest for money ; time 

allowed for payment of bills of 

exchange. 
Use (yiise), n. Advantage re- 



Commonness, frequency. 
U-su-fruct (yu'zu v frdkt or yu'su- 
v frukt), n. Temporary use or 
enjoyment of lands. 

*U-SU-FRUC-TU-A-RY( V yU-ZU-fruk'- 

tshui-re or "yu-sil-fruk'tshu'i- 
re), n. One who has temporary 
use of any thing, without title 
or property. 
U-su-rer (yu'zhurur), n. One who 
practices usury 



ceived: act of using: employ-i*U-su-Ri-ors (yu-zu're v us), a. 



ment: convenience,* help- cus- 
tom, habit, usage ; interest. 

*U-ses yu'siz , n. pi. 

Use yuze), i". t. To employ- to 
accustom; to treat; to consume. 

*U-ses I'yu'zlzj. pr*. t. 3. 

*U'SLXG, p. prs. 



Given to the practice of usury ; 

unlawful as interest. 
U-surp (yu-zurp'), v. t. To seize 

or possess without right. [252.] 
U-sur-pa-tion fyu-zur-pi'shun), 

n. Illegal seizure or possession. 

[105-3.]| 



Use-ful (yuse'ful), a. Conve- U-surp-er (yu-zurp'ur), n. One 

nient; profitable; serviceable. 1 who usurps. 

(ap. p. — for, to.) U-srRP-iNG-LY'(yu-zurp'ing v l^),ao?. 

Use-ful-ly yuse'fuTle), ad. In a By usurpation. 

useful manner. U-su-ry (yu'zhuVe), n. Unlawful 

Use-ful-ness (yuse'furnes), n. interest or profit. 

Conduciveness to some end. U'su'ries, n. pi. 

Use-less | yuse'les), a. Answer- U-tex-sil (yu-teVsll), n. An in- 

ing no purpose; unserviceable; strument for use ; a vessel; a tool. 

fruitless. U-ter-ixe (yu'turHne), a. Born: 

Use-less-ly (yuse'leVle), ad. of the same mother. 

Without profit or advantage. U-TiL-i-TA-Ri-Ax(yu v tll-e-ti're x in), 
Use-less-xess i yuse'leVnes), n. a. Relating to utilitarianism: — : 

Unfitness to any end. n., an adherent to utilitarianism. 

Ush-er (ush'ur), n. One who intro- ^U-til-i-ta-ri-ax-ism (yuHll-e- 

duces ; an under-teaeher : — r. t., ta're x an-izm), n. The doctrine; 

to introduce; to forerun; to pre- that utility is the end or purpose 

cede. [142-22.] [182-8.] of moral virtue. 

*Us-que-baugh Nis-kwe-biw'), n. U-til-i-ty (yu-tll'le y t&), n. Use- 

A compounded distilled spirit. fulness, convenience, profit.f 

*Us-tiox lust'yun), n. The act of Ut-most (ut'm6st), a. Extreme; 

burning; state of being burnt;; highest: — n., the most that can 

cauterization. be. [373-7. 

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U-to-pi-a (yu-t6'pe'i), n. An 
imaginary land inhabited by 
beings perfect in knowledge and 
goodness. 

70S* The word utopia was 
coined by Sir Thomas Mure, 
who died a.d. 1535. It is the 
title of a work in which ho 
imagines and analyzes the 
opinions, polity, and customs 
of a perfect people. 

U-to-pi-ax (yu-t6'pe v in), a. Fan- 
ciful, ideal. 

U-to-pi-an-ism (yu-t6'pe'in-lzm), 
n. Visionary principles or con- 
duct. 

Ut-ter (ut'tur), a. com. Outward; 
extreme, utmost: — see out: — 
r. t., to speak ; to pronounce ; to 
publish; to declare; to disclose; 
to tell. 

Ut-ter-a-ble (ut'tur'i-bl), a. 
Possible to be expressed. 

*Ut-ter-axce (ut'tur'inse), n. 
Pronunciation ; expression ; de- 
livery. [63-3.]f 

Ut-ter-er (ut'turiir), n. One 
who utters. 

Ut-ter-ly (ut'tur y le), ad. Com- 
pletely, totally, perfectly, fully. 
[179-25.] 

Ut-ter-most (ut'tur x m6st), a. Ex- 
treme ; most remote : — n., the 
greatest degree : — see out. 

U-ve-ous (yu've^us), a. Resem- 
bling a grape. 

*U-yu-la (yu'vu'li), n. A coni- 
cal, fleshy body attached to the 
posterior part of the palate. 

U-vu-lar (yu'vu^lar), a. Rela- 
ting to the uvula. 

*Ux-o-ri-ous (ug-zd'reNls or uk- 
s6're'us), a. Submissively fond 
of a wife. 

Ux-o-ri-ous-ly (ug-z6're v As-le or 
Ak-s6're"us-le), ad. With fond 
or servile submission to a wife. 

Ux-o-ri-of/s-xess (ug-z6're v us-nes 
or uk-s6're'us-nes), n. Fond sub- 
mission to a wife. 



VAC 



VAL 
n6r, nSt — tube, tub, bull — 611 — pdund — thin, THig. 



VAL 



V(ve&), n. The twenty-second 
letter and the sixteenth con- 
sonant is also a semi-vowel. The 
name is written Fee, and the 
plural Vees. It is the abbrevia- 
tion of vide (see) and verse. As 
a numeral, it stands for 5, per- 
haps, as Day conjectures, be- 
cause its sister letter U is the 
fifth vowel ; more plausibly, be- 
cause it represents the angle 
formed by the thumb and fore- 
finger in the extended hand. 
Viz. stands for videlicet (ncwie- 
ly), and vs. for versus (against). 
See U. 

Va-can-cy (va'kan v se), n. Empty 
space, vacuity, a chasm. 

Va'can'cies, n. pi. 

Va-cant (v&'kant), a. Empty; 
void ; not filled up ; free. 

Va-cate (va'kate), v t. To make 
vacant ; to leave ; to annul. 

Va-ca'ting, p. prs. 

Va-ca-tion (va-ka ; shun), n. A 
recess, leisure, intermission. 

Vac-cin-ate (vak'sln v ate), v. t. To 
inoculate with vaccine virus. 

*Vac'ci.\ v a-ti.\g, p. prs. 

VAC-ciN-A-TiON(Vak-sln-a'shun),n. 
Act of inoculating with vaccine 
virus. 

*Vac-cin-a-tor (Vak-sin-i'tur), n. 
One who inoculates with vaccine 
virus. 

*Vac-cine (vak'slne or v&k'sln), a. 
Belonging to a cow, or to vac- 
cination. 

*Vac-il-lan-cy (vas'sirian-s£), n. 
A wavering. 

*Vac-il-late (vas'slTlate), v. i. 
To waver; to reel. 

Vac'ii/la-ting, p. prs. 

Vac-il-la-tion (Vas-11-la'shun), n. 
A moving to and fro, fluctuation. 

Va-cu-i-ty (v4-ku'e v t^), n. Want 
of reality; emptiness. [292-10.] 

*'Va-cu'ities, n. pi. 



|*Vac-u-um (vak'uNim), n. Space 
unoccupied by matter. 

|Vag-a-bond (vag'a y b6nd), n. A 
vagrant, a wanderer : — a., want- 
ing a home, vagrant. 

|Vag-a-bond-ism (vag'a v b6nd-lzm), 
n. The practice of a vagabond, 
vagrancy. 

*Va-ga-ry (va-ga'r&), n. A wild 
freak, a whim. [144.] 

Va-ga'ries, n. pi. 

Va-gran-cy (va'gran x se), n. A 
state of wandering. 

Va-grant (va'grant), n. A vaga- 
bond : — a., wandering, unsettled. 

Vague (v&g), a. Wandering, un- 
fixed, loose, unsettled. 

Vail (vale), n. A curtain, a cover, 
a mask: — see veil. 

Vails, | , f Money given to 

Vales,} n ' P ' \ servants. 

Vai\ (vane), a. Fruitless; empty; 
idle; mean. 

Vain-glo-ri-ous (vane-gl6're^us), 
a. Boasting without perform- 
ances. 

Vain-glo-ry (vane-gl6're), n. Vain 
boasting, empty pride. 

Vain-ly (vane'le), ad. Without 
effect; arrogantly, foolishly. 

*Val-ance (val'anse), n. The 
hanging round the tester of a bed. 

Vale, n. A valley. 

VAL-E-Dic-TiON(Yal-£-dik'shun),?j. 
A farewell, a friendly parting. 

*Val-e-dic-to-ri-an (Val-e-dik- 
t6're v &n), n. One who delivers a 
valedictory. 

Val-e-dic-tor-y (Val-6-dik'tur- 
v re), n. A farewell address: 
— a., bidding farewell. 

X VAL-E -DIC' TORIES, n. pi. 

Val-en-tine (val'eVtine), n. A 
sweetheart chosen, or letter sent, 
on St. Valentine's day (Feb. 14). 

Va-le-ri-an t (v&-le're x an), n. A 
medicinal plant. 

Vales. See vails. 

*Val-et (val'et or val-la-'), n. A 
servant who waits on a man. 



:iJ VAL-ET-DE-CHA3f-BRE(val / la-d§- 

y sham-br), n. A personal attend- 
ant; a footman. 

Val'ets-de- x Cham-bre, n. pi. 

Val-e-tu-di-na-ri-an (Val-leYa- 
de-na're x an), n. A person un- 
commonly careful of his health : 
— a., sickly, infirm, feeble. 

Val-iant (val'yant), a. Brave, 
stout. 

Val-iant-ly (val'yant'le), ad. 
Stoutly, bravely. 

Val-id (valid), a. Legal ; power- 
ful; conclusive: just. 

Va-lid-i-ty (v4-l!d'e x te), ) 

Val-id-ness (v&l'id'nSs), J 
Strength ; legal or logical force ; 
weight; justness. [100-30.] 

*Va-lise (v&-leese')> >*• A case 
for clothing; a portmanteau. 

Val-la-tion (val-la'shiin), n. A 
rampart. 

Val-ley (valle), n. A low ground 
between hills. 

Val-lum (val'lum), ??. A wall or 
rampart ; a trench. 

Val-or (val'ur), n. Courage, per- 
sonal bravery, intrepidity. 

Val-or-ous (val'urNis), a. Brave, 
stout, courageous, intrepid. 

*Val-or-ous-ly (val'ur'us-le), ad. 
In a courageous manner. 

Val-u-a-ble (val'u'a-bl), a. Costly, 
precious, being of great price. 

Val-u-a-bles (val'u v a-blz), n. p!. 
Costly jewelry; precious articles. 

Val-u-a-tion (Val-u-a'shun), n. 
Value set upon any thing. 

* Val-u-a-tor (Val-u-a'tur), n. An 
appraiser. 

Val-ue (val'u), n. Price, worth, 
rate : — v. t., to rate at a certain 
price; to appraise; to esteem. 
(ap.p. — on, upon.) 

ValVing,^. prs. 

Val-ue-less (value's), a. With- 
out worth. 

Valve (valv), n. A folding-door ; 
a lid that opens but one way ; a 
division of certain shells. 
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VAP 



VAR 
Fate, far, f&ll, fat— me, m£t— pine, pln- 



-nb, m&ve, 



VAU 



Valv-u-lar (valv'u'lar), a. Re- 
lating to a valve ; containing one 
or more valves. 

Vamp, n. The upper leather of a 
shoe : — v. t., to piece old things. 

Vam-pire (vam'plre), n. A large 
bat; an imaginary demon. 

Van, n. The front of an army ; a 
fan; a large wagon. [73-21.] 

Va-na-di-um (v£-na'de v iim), n. 
A white, brittle metal. 

**Van-cou-ri-er (van-k66're r ur or 
van-k66'reer), n. A light-armed 
soldier; a precursor. 

*Van-dal-ism (van'daPlzm), n. 
Barbarity, cruelty; hostility to 
arts and learning. 

Vane, n. A plate to turn with the 
wind, a weathercock. 

*Van-guard (van-gard'), n. The 
front of an army, the van. 

*Va-nil-la (va-nlFla), n. A plant 
with an aromatic fruit. 

Van-ish (vanish), v. i. [prs. t. 3, 
vanishes.] To disappear; to 
pass away. 

Van-i-ty (van'eHe), n. Empti- 
ness ; petty pride ; vain pursuit; 
arrogance; idls show. [91-18.] 
[217-2.] 

VanVties, n. pi. 

Van-quish (vang'kwlsh), v. t. [prs. 
t. 3, vanquishes.] To conquer, 
to subdue. [52.] • 

Van-quish-a-ble (vang'kwlsh^a- 
bl), a. Conquerable. 

Van-tage (van'tije), n. Vantage- 
ground. 

*Van-tage-(*round (van'tijc- 
r gr6und), n. Superiority of situ- 
ation or state. 

*Vap-id (vapid), a. Spiritless, 
dead, flat. [136-38.] 

Va-pid-i-ty (va-pid'e N te), ) 

Vap-id-ness (vapldWs), J n ' 
The state of being vapid. 

Va-por (va'pur), n. Any thing 
exhalable ; fume ; spleen ; un 
real fancy : — v. i. t to pass in a 
vapor ; to brag ; to bully. 
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Va'pors, n. pi. Hysteric fits ; 
whims ; spleen ; hypochondria. 

*Vap-o-ra-ble (vap'6Va-bl), a. 
Convertible into vapor. 

Vap-o-ra-tion (Vap-o-ra'shun), n. 
Act of passing off into vapor. 

VA-POR-ER(va'pur x ur),«. A boaster. 

Va-por-ing-ly (va'purlng-le), ad. 
In a boasting manner. 

*Va-por-ish (va'puVlsh), a. 
Splenetic, humorsome. 

Va-por-i-za-tion (Va-pur-e-za'- 
shun), n. Act of converting 
into vapor. 

Va-por-ize (va'puVlze), v. L To 
convert into vapor. 

Va'porVzing, p. prs. 

Va-por-ous (va'purNls), | 

Va-por-y (va'pur v re), J °" 

Full of vapors, vaporish. 

*Va-ri-a-ble (va'r^a-bl), a. In- 
constant, changeable; a quantity 
that changes in value. 

Va-ri-a-bil-i-ty (Va-re-a-bll'le- 
He), n. Variableness. 

Va-ri-a-ble-ness (va're'a-bPn^s), 
n. Changeableness, inconstancy. 

Va-ri-a-bly (va're x a-ble), ad. In- 
constantly, changeably. 

*Va-ri-ance (va'ri v anse), n. Dis- 
cord, disagreement, dissension. 

Va-ri-a-tion (Va-re-a'shun), n. 
Change, mutation, turn; devia- 
tion from true north or south. 

*VAR-i-cosE(var'e v k6se)a.Swelled, 
dilated, as veins. 

Va-ri-e-gate (va're v e>gate), v. t. 
To diversify; to vary; to streak; 
to dapple. [80-25.] 

#Va'ri v e-ga-ting, p. prs. 

*Va-ri-e-ga-tion (Va-re-^-ga'- 
shun), n. Diversity of colors. 

Va-ri-e-ty (va-rl'e v t£), n. Differ- 
ence, diversity, change. [66-34.] 

*Va-ri'e n ties, n. pi. 

*Var-i-o-loid (var'e v 6-16id or va'- 
re x 6-16id), n. A modified small- 
pox. 

*Va-ri-o-lous (va-rlWlus), a. Per- 
taining to the small-pox. 



Va-ri-ous (va're'us), a. Different, 
changeable. 

Va-ri-ous -ly (va're x us-l£), ad. 
In different ways. 

Var-let (var'l^t), n. A scound- 
rel. [213.] 

Var-nish (var'nlsh), n. A shining 
liquid ; a cover : — v. t., to cover ; 
to palliate ; to set a gloss on. 

Var'nish^es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Va-ry (va're), v. t. [prs. t. 3, va- 
ries.] To change, to diversify; 
to variegate : — v.i.,to differ slight- 
ly ; to be changed ; to disagree. 

*Va-ri-ed (va'rld), p. prf. 

VAS-cu-LAR(vas / ku x lar),a.Relating 
to the vessels of organic bodies. 

Vase (vase or vaze), n. A vessel, 
rather for ornament than use. 

Vas-sal (vas'sal), n. A subject; 
a dependant, a slave. [16-24.] 

*Vas-sal-age (vas'sarije), n. The 
state of a vassal ; bondage, sub- 
jection. [129-8.] 

Vast, a. Enormous, huge, large, 
great: — n., an empty waste. 

Vas-ta-tion (vas-ta'shun), n. Act 
of laying waste. 

Vast-ly (vast'le), ad. Greatly. 

Vast-ness (vast'nes), n. Immen- 
sity. [290-15.] 

Vast-y (vast'e), a. Of vast extent. 

Vat, n. A large cistern. 

Vat-i-can (vat'e'kan), n. The 
palace of the Pope of Rome. 

*Vat-i-cide (vat'e'slde), n. The 
murder of a priest or prophet. 

Va-tic-i-nal (va-tis'se^nal), n. 
Containing prophecy. 

*Va-tic-i-na-tion (vaHis-se-na'- 
shun), n. Prophecy. 

Vault (vawlt), n. A continued 
arch ; a cellar ; cave ; grave ; a 
leap [35-24] : — v. t., to arch : — 
v. i. r to leap. 

Vaunt (vawnt or vant), v. i. To 
boast; to brag: — v. t. f to boast 
of: — «., brag, boast. 

Vaunt-ing-ly (vawnt'ing'le or 
vantlngHe), ad. Boastingly. 



VEL 



nor, n&t- 



VEtf 
-tube, tib, bull— dil- 



-pdund — thin, THis. 



YEN 



Veal (veel), n. The flesh of a 
calf. 

Ve-da (ve'da), n. The Hindoo 
Scriptures. 

*Ve-dette (ve-d£t'), w. A mount- 
ed sentinel. 

Veer, v. i. or v. t. To turn about; 
to change. 

Veg-e-ta-ble (vej'eHa-bl), n. Any 
thing that has growth without 
sensation, as plants : — a., belong- 
ing to a plant. 

Veg-e-tate (vej'e x tate), v. i. To 
grow, as plants. 

Veg'e'ta-ting, p. prs. 

Veg-e-ta-tion (Vej-e>ta'shun), n. 
The power of growth without 
sensation ; plants in general. 
[27-3.] 

Veg-e-ta-tive (vej'eHa-tiv), a. 
Growing without life. 

*Ve-he-mence (ve'he v mense), w. 
Violence ; force ; ardor, passion, 
impetuosity. [103-11.] [371-10.] 

Ve-he-ment (ve'he y ment), a. Vio- 
lent, forcible; eager; furious. 
[245-21.] 

VE-HE-MENT-LY(ve'he v m§nt-l^),ad 
Violently, forcibly. 

*Ve-hi-cle (ve'he'kl), n. A car- 
riage ; a medium. 

*Ve-hic-u-lar (ve-hik't^lar), a. 
Belonging to a vehicle. 

*Veil (vale), n. A cover for con- 
cealing the face; a disguise: — 
v. t. f to cover with a veil; to 
conceal. [135.] 

*Vein (vane), n. A tube in the 
flesh through which the blood 
flows to the heart from the arte- 
ries ; course of minerals in mines, 
as iron and coal ; turn of mind ; 
strain; streak: — v. t., to mark 
with veins. 

Vein-ed (vand), a. Full of veins ; 
variegated. 

*Vein-y (va'ne), a. Full of veins. 

VEL-Li-cA-TiON(V^l-le-ka'shun),n. 
A twitching, a convulsive mo- 
tion, stimulation. 



Vel-lum (veTlum), n. The skin 

of a calf dressed for writing on ; 

a fine parchment. 
*Ve-loc-i-pede (ve-lSs'se^peed), n. 

A small carriage moved by the 

rider's feet. 
*Ve-loc-i-ty (ve-lSs'se v te), n. 

Speed, swiftness; rate of speed. 
Vel-vet (vel'vit), n. Silk with a 

short fur upon it : — a., made of 

velvet; soft. 
Vel-ve-teen (Vel-ve-teen'), n. A 

stuff like velvet. 
Vel-vet-y (vel'veTe), a. Like 

velvet, soft. 
*Ve-nal (ve'nal), a. Obtainable 

for money; hireling, mercenary; 

relating to veins. [257-24.] 
Ve-nal-i-ty (ve-naFle^te), n. Pros- 
titution of talents for money. 

[258-14.] 
* Ven-a-ry (ventre), a. Relating 

to hunting. 
Vend, v. t. To sell ; to offer for 

sale. 
*Ven-dee (ve'n-dee'), n. One to 

whom any thing is sold. 

*Vend-i-bil-i-ty (Vend-e-bil'le- 
He), n. Quality of being salable. 

Vend-i-ble (vend'e x bl), a. Possible 
to be sold. 

VEND-i-BLE-NESs(vend'e > bl-ne's),rc. 
Vendibility. 

*Ven-di-tion (v§n-dish'un), n. 
The act of selling, sale. 

Ven-due (ven-d66'), n. A public 
sale to the highest bidder. 

*Ve-neer (ve-neer'), v. t. To over- 
lay with a thin layer of wood: — 
n. y a thin layer of wood. 

Ven-er-a-ble (ven'eVa-bl), a. 
Regarded with awe ; worthy of 
reverence. [25.] [173-16.] 

Ven-er-a-bly (ven'eVa-ble), ad. 
With veneration. 

Ven-er-ate (ven'eVate), v. t. To 
reverence ; to revere. 

Ven'er^a-ting, p. prs. 



Ven-er-a-tion (Ven-er-a'shtin), n. 
Reverent regard; respect min- 
gled with awe. [360-19.] 

*Ven-er-a-tor (veVeVa-tur), n. 
One who shows reverence. 

*Ve-ne-sec-tion (Ve-ne-sek'shua 
or Ven-e-s£k'shun), n. The act 
of drawing blood from veins. 

*Ven-geance (ven'janse), n. Re- 
venge, punishment ; penal retri- 
bution. [370-16.] [60-30.] 

Venge-ful (venje'ful), a. Vindic- 
tive, revengeful. 

Ve-ni-al (ve'ne x al), a. Pardonable, 
excusable, allowed. 

Ve-ni-al-ness (ve'ne^al-ne's), n. 
State of being excusable. 

Ve-ni-re (ve-ni're), n. A writ 
summoning a person or jury. 

Veni-son (ven'zn or veVe N zn), n. 
The flesh of deer, game. 

Ven-om (veVum), n. Poison pro- 
duced by a special animal organ ; 
spite, malice : — see virus. 

*Ven-om-ous (ven'tim^us), a. Ma- 
lignant, poisonous. 

Ven-om-ous-ly (ven'um x us-le), ad. 
Poisonously. 

*Ve-nous (ve'nus), a. Pertaining 
to the veins. 

Vent, n. A hole; passage; sale; 
publicity; emission [123-9][262]: 
— v. t. y to let out; to publish; 
to utter. [340-3.] 

*Ven-ti-duct (veVte^dukt), n. A 
passage for wind or air. 

Ven-ti-late (ven'te v late), v. t. To 
purify or to fan with air. 

Ven'ti^la-ting, p. prs. 

*Ven-ti-la-tion (Ven-te-la'shun), 
n. The act of ventilating. 

*Ven-ti-la-tor (ven'te v la-tur), n. 
An instrument to supply air. 

Ven-tral (veVtral), a. Belong- 
ing to the belly. 

Ven-tri-cle (ven'tre x kl, n. One of 
the two discharging chambers of 
the heart ; one of five cavities in 
the brain; a small cavity in an 
animal. 

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VER 



Fate, far, fall, f^t- 



VER 
-me, m6t — pine, pln- 



-n&, move, 



VER 



*Ven-tril-o-quism (vSn-tril'6- 
x kwizm), n. The art of speak- 
ing inwardly, so that the voice 
appears to come from within or 
away from the speaker. 

VEN-TRiL-o-QUiST(ven-tril / 6^kwlst) 
n. One who practices ven- 
triloquism. 

*Ven-tril-o-quous (ven-tril'6- 
x kwus), a. Pertaining to ven- 
triloquism. 

*Ven-tril-o-quy (v£n-tril'6 x kw£), 
n. Ventriloquism. 

Ven-ture (ven'tshur), n. A risk- 
ing ; a hazard : — v. i. or v. t., to 
dare; to run hazard; to risk. 
[64-14.] [314-15.] 

Ven'TU^RING, p. prs. 

Ven-tu-rous (ven'tshuVus), 

*Ven-ture-some (ven'tshur'sum), 
a. Daring, adventurous. 

Ven-tur-ous-ly (veVtshur x us-le), 
ad. Daringly, boldly. 

*Ven-ue (ven'yu), n. A neigh- 
borhood. 

*Ve-nus (ve'nus), n. InMythology, 
the goddess of love ; a planet. 

*Ve-ra-cious (ve-ra'shus), a. Ob- 
servant of truth. 

Ve-rac-i-ty (ve-ras's&He), n. Moral 
truth, honesty of report, f 

Ve-ran-da (ve-ran'da), n. An 
open portico. 

Ve-rat-rum (v&-rat'rum), n. White 
hellebore. 

Verb, n. A part of speech signi- 
fying to be, to act, or to be 
acted upon. 

*Ver-bal (ver'bal), a. Pertaining 
to verbs ; spoken, oral. [266-12.] 

Ver-bal-ly (veVban&), ad. In 
words. 

*Ver-ba-tim (ver-ba'tim), ad. 
Word for word. 

Ver-ber-a-tion (Ver-bSr-a'shun), 
n. Infliction of blows, beating. 

*Ver-bi-age (veVbelje), n. A 
profusion of words. 

Ver-bose (ver-b6se')> a. Prolix, 
tedious. 
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Ver-bos-i-ty (veVb&s'eHe), n. Ex- 
uberance of words, verbiage. 

Ver-dan-cy (veVdan N se), n. Fool- 
ishness, greenness. 

Ver-dant (veVdant), a. Green; 
flourishing ; easily deceived. 

*Verd-an-tique (Verd-an-teek'), 
n. A green incrustation upon 
ancient copper coins. 

Ver-der-er (ver'der v dr), n. An 
officer of a forest. 

Ver-mct (veYdlkt), n. A deter- 
mination of a jury; decision. 

*Ver-di-gris (ver'aVgrees), n. 
The rust of brass or copper. 

*Ver-di-ter (ver'de^tur), n. A 
green or blue pigment. 

Verd-ure (verd'yur), n. Green 
color, greenness. 

Verd-ur-ous (verd'ydr x us), a. 
Green, fresh. 

Verge (verje), n. A rod; the brink, 
the edge [35-20] : — v. L, to tend, 
to incline ; to approach. 

Ver'ging, p. prs. 

Ver-ger (veVjtir), n. An attend- 
ant in a church. 

Ver-i-pi-a-ble (Ver-e-fl'a^bl), a. 
Admitting of verification. 

Ver-i-fi-ca-tion (Ver-e-fe-ka'- 
shun), n. Act of proving true; 
that which verifies ; proof. 

Ver-i-fi-er (ver'e x fl-fir), n. One 
who verifies. 

Ver-i-fy (ver'e^fl), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 
verifies.] To justify ; to con 
firm ; to prove true ; to establish. 

#VerVfi-ed, p. prf. 

Ver-i-ly (ver'e'le), ad. In truth, 
certainly, really. 

Ver-i-sim-i-lar (Ver-e-slm'e'lar), 
a. Apparently true. 

Ver-i-ta-ble (ver'e x ta-bl), a. True, 
agreeable to fact. 

Ver-i-ta-bly (ver'e v ta-ble), ad. 
Truly. 

Ver-i-ty (verTte), n. Truth, 
reality. 

*Ver- juice (veVjus), n. Acid 
liquor of crab-apples. 



*Ver-mi-cel-li (VSr-me-cbeTe or 

Ver-rne-sel'le), n. Paste formed 

into worm-like rolls. 
Ver-mic-u-lar (ver-mlk'u^lar), a. 

Acting like a worm. 
Ver-mi-cule (veVme'kule), n. A 

little worm. 
Ver-mic-u-lous (ver-mik'u N lus), a. 

Resembling, or full of, worms. ~~ 
Ver-mi-form (ver'me v f6rm), a. 

Having the form of a worm. 
Ver-mi-fuge (ver'me^fuje), n. A 

medicine that expels worms. 
*Ver-mil-ion (ver-mll'yun), n. A 

beautiful red color; a sulphuret 

of mercury. 
Ver-min (veVmin), n. Any small 

noxious animal. 
Ver-mi-na-tion (Ver-me-na'shun), 

n. The breeding of vermin. 
*Ver-min-ous (ver'mln^us), a. 

Breeding vermin. 
Ver-nac-u-lar (ver-nak'u^lar), a. 

Native ; belonging by birth. 
VER-NAc-u-LAR-isir(ver-nak / u x lar- 

Izm), n. A vernacular idiom. 
Ver-nal (ver'nal), a. Belonging 

to the spring. [90.] 
Ver-sa-tile (ver'saMl), a. Turn- 
ing round, variable, unsteady. 
Ver-sa-tile-ness (ver'sa x tll-nes), 
^VER-SA-TiL-i-TY(Ver-sa-tll'le'te), 

n. The quality of being versa- 
tile; changeableness. 
Verse, n. Metrical language ; a line 

of poetry ; a paragraph ; poetry. f 
Vers-ed (verst),«. Skilled. [227-1.] 
*VER-si-Fi-CA-TiON(Ver-se-fe-ka / - 

shun), n. The act of making 

verses; metrical arrangement. f 
*Ver-si-fi-er (ver'se x fl-ur), n. A 

maker of verses. 
Ver-si-fy (veVse'fl), v. i. or v. t, 

[prs. t. 3, versifies.] To make 

verses, to rhyme. 
*Ver'si x fi-ed, p. prf. 
Ver-sion (ver'shun), n. Change f 

translation ; act of translating.! 
*Verst, n. A Russian measure 

of length. 



VES 



VET 
ndr, n&t — tube, tub, bull — 611 — pSund — th\n, THis. 



VIC 



jr. 

)j 1 
,), \ «. 



spinai uuiuuiu. 
er'te^bers, ~\ 
Ver'te^br^i, >n.pl. 
er'te x bres, J 



Ver-sus (veVsus), prp. Against. 

*Ver-sute (veVsute), a. Crafty. 

Vert, n. Every thing that bears a 
green leaf; green color. 

Ver-te-ber (veYte N bur), 

*Ver-te-bra (veVte^bra), 

Ver-te-bre (ver'te x bdr). 

One of the bones which form the 
spinal column. 

Ver'te x bers, 

*V 

Ver' 

Ver-te-bral (veYte x bral), a. Re- 
lating to the joints of the spine. 

Ver-te-brate (veVte v brate), n. An 
animal having vertebrae. 

Ver'te^brates, ) , 

v Ver-te-bra'ta, J 1U P ' 

Ver-tex (veVteks), n. The point 
overhead ; the zenith ; the crown 
of the head ; the top ; the high- 
est point or angle. 

*Ver-ti-ces (ver'te x s£ez), n. pi. 

*Ver-ti-cal (veVte'kal), a. Per- 
pendicular to the horizon, placed 
in the zenith. 

Ver-ti-cal-ly (ver'te^kal-le), ad. 
In a vertical manner. 

Ver-tic-i-ty (ver-tis'se v te), n. The 
power of turning. 

*Ver-tig-in-ous (ver-tlj'ln x us), a. 
Turning round, giddy. 

Ver-tig-in-oits-ness (ver-tlj'in'us- 
nes), n. Giddiness. 

Ver-ti-go (ver'te v g6, ver-tl'g&, or 
veVte'gd), n. A giddiness. 

Ver-tig-i-nes (ver-tlj'e v neez), n.pl. 

Ver-y (veVe), a. True, real: — ad., 
in a great degree. 

Ves-i-cate (veVe^kate), v. t. To 
blister ; to raise in blisters. 

Ves'i n ca-ting, p. prs. 

Ves-i-ca-tion (Ves-e-ka'shun), n. 
The act or process of blistering. 

*Ve-sic-a-tor-y (ve-sik'aHur-rl), 
n. A blistering plaster. 

Ves-i-cle (veVe N kl), n. A small 
blister ,• a little air-bladder. 

Ve-sic-u-lar (ve-slk'u x lar), 
consisting of vesicles. 



Ves-per (veVpur), n. The evening 
star: — a., evening. [85-21.] 

Ves-pers (veYpurz), n. pi. The 
evening service of the Roman 
Catholic Church. 

*Ves-per-tine (veVpur^tlne), a. 
Pertaining to the evening. 

Ves-sel (veYsl), n. Any thing in 
which liquids are put ; a ship. 

Vest, n. An outer garment: — 
v. t., to deck ; to dress ; to place 
in possession; to clothe: — v. i., 
to pertain to lawfully, (ap. p. — 
in a person, with a thing.) 

Ves-tal (ves'tal), n. A pure vir- 
gin : — a., chaste ; pure. 

Vest-ed (vest'ed), a. Fixed, estab- 
lished by law. 

*Ves-ti-a-ry (veVte v a-r&), n. A 
wardrobe. 

Ves'ti x a-ries, n. pi. 

*Ves-ti-bule (ves'te^bule), w. The 
entrance of a house; passage. 

*Ves-tige (ves'tlje), n. Footstep, 
mark, trace, remains. [36-11.] 

Vest-ing (vesting), n. Cloth for 
vests. 

Vest-ment (vest'me'nt), n. Gar- 
ment. 

Ves-try (veVtre), n. A room ap- 
pended to a church ; a parochial 
assembly. 

Ves 'tries, n. pi. 

Ves-ture (veVtshur), n. Gar- 
ment,robe,apparel,dress. [81-21.] 

*Vetch (vetsh), n. A plant. 

Vetch'es, n. pi. 

Vet-er-an (vel/eVan), n. An old 
soldier ; a man long practiced : 
— a., long practiced. [69-15.] 

*Vet-er-i-na-ri-an (Vet-er-e-na'- 
re N an), n. One skilled in diseases 
of cattle. 

*Vet-er-i-na-ry (ve^r-e^na-re), 
a. Relating to the art of heal- 
ing diseases of cattle. 

Ve-to (ve'td), n. A prohibition : — 
v. t., to prohibit; to annul: — a., 
prohibiting. 

*Ve'toes, n.pl. and prs. t. 3, 



Vex (veks), v. t. [prs. t. 3, vex- 
es.] To plague; to torment ; to 
disquiet; to tease. [139-6.] 

VEX-A-TiON(veks-a'shun), n. The 
act of troubling, chagrin, trouble. 

Vex-a-tious (veks-a'shus), a. 
Troublesome, teasing. f 

*Vex-a-tious-ly (veks-a/shus'le), 
ad. In a vexatious manner. 

Vex-a-tious-ness (veks-a'shus- 
^nes), n. Uneasiness ; trouble. 

Vex-ing-ly (vekslngHe), ad. In 
a vexing manner. 

Vi-A (vl'a), prp. By the way of. 

*Vi-a-ble (vi'a^bl), a. Capable 
of living. 

Vi-a-duct (vl'aMilkt), n. A bridge 
for a railroad or for a carriage- 
way. 

Vi-al (vl'ul), n. A small bottle ; 
a phial. 

Vi-and (vl'and), n. Food, meat 
dressed. 

Vi-at-ic (vl-atlk), a. Relating to 
a journey. 

*Vi-at-i-cum (vl-at'e^kum), n. 
Provisions for a journey; the 
sacrament given to a dying 
person. 

Vi-brate (vl'brate), v. i. or v. t. 
To move to and fro ; to quiver ; 
to oscillate. 

^Vi'braVing, p. prs. 

Vi-bra-tion (vl-bra'shun), n. A 
moving with quick return ; os- 
cillation. 

Vi-bra-tile (vl'bra'tll), ^ 

Vi-bra-tive (vl'bra v tiv), > a. 

Vi-bra-tor-y (vi'bra x tur-re). J 
Vibrating. 

*Vic-ar (vik'ur), n. The incum- 
bent of an impropriated benefice ; 
a substitute or deputy. 

Vic-ar-age (vik'ur'lje), n. The 
benefice of a vicar. 

Vi-ca-ri-al (vl-ka're'al), a. Be- 
longing to a vicar. 

*Vi-ca-ri-ate (vi-ka're'it). a. Vi- 
carious: — n., delegated ofiice or 
power. 

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VIC 



Fate, far, fall, fS,t- 



VIC 
-m&, me't — pine, pin — n&, m&ve, 



VIL 



*Vi-ca-ri-ous (vl-ka'reMs), a. 
Deputed, delegated, substituted. 

*Vi-ca-ri-ous-ly (vl-ka're x us-16), 
ad. By substitution ; in the place 
of another. 

Vice (vise), n. A fault, a blemish, 
depravity, wickedness ; a kind of 
griping press, gripe: — a prefix 
used to denote an officer ap- 
pointed to fill a place when left 
vacant by another, or to denote 
an officer of second rank: — see 
crime, and vise. 

Vice-Ad-mi-ral (vlse-ad'm&Val), 
n. The second commander of a 
fleet. 

*Vice-Ad-mi-ral-ty (vlse-ad'm£- 
Val-t£), n. The office of a vice- 
admiral. 

Vice-Ad'mi x ral-ties, n. pi. 

*VicE-CHAN-CEL-LOR(vlse-tshan'- 
seTlur), n. The second judge in, 
a chancery court; the second 
magistrate in an English uni- 
versity. 

Vice-Chan-cel-lor-ship (vlse- 
tshan'sel-lur v shlp), n. The office 
of a vice-chancellor. 

Vice-Con-sul (vlse-kSn'sul), n. 
One acting in the place of a 
consul. 

*Vice-ge-ren-cy (vise-j&'r3n\3£), 
n. The office of a vicegerent. 

Vice-ge'ren x cies, w. pi. 

Vice-ge-rent (vlse-jl're'nt), n. A 
lieutenant, one who is intrusted 
with the power of a superior : — 
a., having delegated power. 

Vice-Pres-i-dent (vlse-preY£- 
v d^nt), n. An officer ranking 
next to the president. 

*Vice-re-gal (vlse-r&'gal), a. 
Relating to a viceroy. 

Vice-roy (vlse'r66), n. One who 
governs in place of a king and 
with regal authority. [247-13.] 

Vice-roy-al-ty (vlse-rdfrartft), ) 

Vice-roy-ship (vlse'rde^shlp), J 
ji. The office or jurisdiction of a 
viceroy. 
540 



Vi-cin-i-ty (ve-sin'^tej, n. Near- 
ness, neighborhood. [67-11.] 

Vic-in-age (vls'lnlje), n. Neigh- 
borhood, vicinity. 

*Vic-i-nal (vls'se x nal), a. Near, 
neighboring. 

Vi-cious (vish'us), a. Devoted to 
vice ; wicked, corrupt, mischie- 
vous. [123-36.] [257-20.] 

Vi-cious-ly (vlsh'usMe), ad. Cor- 
ruptly, wickedly, immorally. 

*Vi-cious-ness (vlsh'us v n^s), n. 
State of being vicious; wicked- 
ness. 

*Vi-cis-si-tude (v£-sis'se y tude), n. 
Change; revolution. [131-13.] 

Vic-tim (vlk'tim), n. A sacrifice ; 
a thing sacrificed or destroyed. 
[68-38.] [261-21.] 

Vic-tim-ize (vlk'tlmlze), v. U To 
make a victim of. 

Vic'timVzing, p. prs. 

* Vic-tor (vlk'ttir), n. A conquer- 

or; one who gains a victory. 

*Vic-tor-ess (vlk'tur^s), n. A 
female who conquers. 

Vic'tor x ess-es, n. pi. 

Vic-to-rine (Vlk-t6-reen'), n. A 
fur tippet. 

Vic-to-ri-ous (vik-t6're N us), a. 
Conquering, triumphant. 

Vic-to-ri-ous-ly (vik-td're x us-l£), 
ad. With conquest, triumphantly. 

Vic-to-ri-ous-ness (vlk-t6're v ds- 
ne's), n. The state of being vic- 
torious. 

Vic-tor-y (vlk'turVe), n. The de- 
feat of an antagonist ; triumph, 
conquest. 

Vic'tor x ies, n. pi. 

Vic-tress. See victoress. 

*Vict-ual (vlt'tl), v. t. To store 
with provision. 

Victualling, ) 

* Victualling, ) P' P r8 ' 
Vict'ual-ed, \ ~ 
*Vict'uall-ed, [P'PV- 
Vict-ual-er ) , j,,,^,? v 

One who provides victuals. 



Vict-uals (vlt'tlz), n. pi. Meat, 
provision of food. 

*Vi-del-i-cet (ve-deWsSt), ad. To 
wit ; namely : — generally abbre- 
viated to viz. 

Vie (vl), v. i. To contest; to con- 
tend, (ap. p. — with.) 

*Vy'ing, p. prs. 

View (vu), v. t. To survey; to 
see; to examine with the eye: — 
n., prospect, sight ; survey, show. 

View-less (vu'le's), a. Not to be 
seen. 

*Vig-il (vlj'il), n. A fast kept 
before a holiday ; evening devo- 
tion ; forbearance of sleep; watch. 

Vig-il-ance (vljiranse), n. At- 
tention; caution; watchfulness, 
[135-19.] [239-26.] 

*Vig-il-ant (vij11 v ant), a. Watch- 
ful, diligent, attentive. 

*Vig-il-ant-ly (vijirant-te), ad. 
Watchfully, attentively. 

*Vign-ette (vln-ye't' or vln'ySt), 
n. A picture or wreath of leaves 
and flowers ; an ornament on the 
title-page of a book, on a bank- 
note, <fec. 

Vig-or (vlg'ur), n. Force, strength, 
energy. 

Vig-or-ous (vlg'ur^us), a. Forci- 
ble, strong, stout. 

Vig-or-ous-ly (vig'ur N us-l£), ad. 
In a forcible manner. 

VIle, a. Base, mean; wicked. 

Vile-ly (vlle'le), ad. Basely. 

Vile-ness (vlle'ne's), n. Baseness. 

Vil-i-pi-ca-tion (Vll-e-fe-ka'- 
shun), n. Calumniation, tra- 
ducement, abuse. 

*Vil-i-fi-er (vil'&-frur), w. One 
who villifies. 

*Vil-i-fy (vll'e x fl), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 
vilifies.] To debase ; to de- 
fame; to abuse; to traduce. 

Vil'i'fi-ed, p. prf. 

Vil-la (vil'la), w. A country-seat. 
[96-33.] [257-10.] 

Vil-lage (vil'lije), n. A small 
collection of houses. 



VIN 



VIO 
nor, n&t— tube, tub, bull— 611- 



-pMnd — thin, THis. 



VIR 



Vil-la-ger (vll'llfur), n. An in- 
habitant of a village. 

Vil-lain (vll'lln), n. A wicked 
wretch, a scoundrel, a knave. 

VlL-LAN-OUS J V " 

Base, wicked, rascally, vile. 
•Vil-laih-ous-lt ) (vU , Un < 4s . U) 

VlL-LAN-OUS-LY j v " 

ad. Basely. 

*VlL-LAIN-OUS-NESS ) (vll'linMs- 

Vil-lan-ous-ness j n£s), n. 
Baseness, wickedness. 

*VlL-LAIN-Y ) ,?iin& n \x\ 
VlL-LAN-Y j (*M**»*)» "• 

Wickedness, baseness, crime. 
VilWies,) n x 
Vil'lanies, j r 
Vil-lose (vil'l&se), a. Villous. 
*Vil-lous (vll'lus), a. Covered 

with hairs, shaggy, rough. 
*Vim-i-nal (vlm'e^nal), a. Relating 

to twigs. 
Vi-min-e-ous (vl-mln'e x us), a. Made 

of twigs. 
*Vi-na-ceous (vl-na'shus), a. 

Relating to wine. 
*Vin-ai-grette (Vln-a-gref), n. 

A bottle for holding aromatic 

vinegar. 
Vin-ci-ble (vin'se x bl), a. Conquer- 
able. 
Vin-ci-ble-ness (vin's& N bl-n£s), n. 

Capacity of being overcome. 
Vin-cu-lum (vin'ku x lum), n. A 

bond of union j a cord, a tie. 
Vin'ct^la, n. pi. 
Vin-di-ca-ble (vln'de x ka-bl), a. 

Possible to be vindicated. 
Vin-di-cate (vln'de^kate), v. t. To 

justify; to revenge,* to maintain. 

[261-27.] 
Vin'di^ca-ting, p.prs. 
ViN-Di-CA-TioN(Vin-de-ka , shun),n. 

Defense, justification. 
Vin-di-ca-tive (vln'de x ka-tiv or 

vln-dlk'a x tlv), a. Tending to vin 

dicate, revengeful. 
^Vin-di-ca-tor (vln'de x ka-tur), n. 
One who vindicates. 



Vin-di-ca-tor-y (vir/de^ka-turVe), 
*. Defensory, justifying. 

Vin-dic-tive (vin-dik'tiv),a. Given 
to revenge. [153-6.] 

Vin-dic-tive-ly (vin-dik'tiv x le), 
xd. Revengefully. 

Vin-dic-tive-ness (vin-dik'tlv- 
N n£s), n. A revengeful disposition. 

VIne, n. The plant that bears the 
grape; any plant that climbs. 

Vin-e-gar (vln'e'gur), n. Any thing 
sour; an acid liquor. 

Vi-ner-y (vi'nuYre), n. A build- 
ing for grape-vines. 

Vi'ner^ies, n. pi. 

Vine-yard (vin'yurd), n. A ground 
planted with grape-vines. 

*Vi-nous (vi'nus), a. Having the 
qualities of wine. 

Vint-age (vlntlje), n. The time 
in which grapes are gathered; 
the yearly produce of the vine. 

Vint-a-ger (vlntTjur), n. One 
who gathers the vintage. 

Vint-ner (vlnt'nur), n. One who 
sells wine. 

*Vint-ry (vint're), n. A place 
where wine is sold. 

Vint'ries, n. pi. 

Vi-ny (vl'ne), a. Abounding in 
vines, vine-like. 

Vi-ol (vi'ul), n. A stringed in- 
strument of music. 

Vi-o-la (ve-6'la or vl'6Ha), n. A 
tenor violin. 

Vi-o-la-ble (vl'6 x la-bl), a. Pos- 
sible to be violated. 

*Vi-o-la-ceous (Ve-6-la'shus), a. 
Like or resembling violets. 

Vi-o-late (vl'6'late), v. t. To in- 
jure; to infringe; to profane; to 
transgress. [38.] [251-14.] 

Vl'0 V LA-TING, p. pt'8. 

Vi-o-la-tion (Vl-6-la'shun), n. 

Act of violating, infringement. 
*Vi-o-la-tor (vi'6 x la-tur), n. One 
who violates or injures. 
Vi-o-lence (vl'6 x lense), n. Force, 
outrage, fury, vehemence, in 
jury. [290.] 

46 



Vi-o-lent (violent), a. Forcible, 
fierce, furious ; extorted. 

Vi-o-lent-ly (vl'6 x lent-le), ad. 
Vehemently, with force. 

Vi-o-let (vl'olet), n. A flower; 
a blue color: — a., of the color 
of the violet. 

Vi-o-lin (Vl-6-lln'), n. A stringed 
instrument of music. 

Vi-o-lin-ist (Vl-6-lin'lst), n. A 
player on the violin. 

Vi-o-list (vl'&Mlst), n. A player 
on the viol. 

*Vi-o-lon-cel-list (Ve-6-16n-sel'- 
list), n. A player on the violon- 
cello. 

*Vi-o-LON-CEL-Lo(Ve-6-16n-tshel'- 
16 or Ve-6-16n-sel'16), n. A 
stringed instrument of music. 

*Vi-o-lon-cel'loes, n. pi. 

*Vi-o-lo-ne (Ve-d-16'na), n. A 
large bass-violin. 

Vi-per (vl'pur), n. A venomous 
serpent; any thing malignant. 

*Vi-per-ine (vl'ptirln), a. Rela- 
ting to a viper. 

Vi-per-ous (vl'pur^us), a. Like a 
viper. 

*Vi-ra-go (vl-ra'g6 or v£-ra'g6), 
n. A bold woman ; a termagant. 

Vi-ra'goes, n. pi. 

Vir-gin (ver'jln), n. A maid : — 
a., fresh, untouched, maidenly, 
pure. 

Vir-gin- al (VeVjln'al), a. Belong- 
ing to a virgin, maiden. 

Vir-gin-i-ty (ver-j!n'e x te), n. Maid- 
enhood, purity. 

*Vir-go (vir'go), n. The Virgin, 
one of the twelve signs of the 
zodiac. 

Vi-rid-i-ty (ve-rld'eHe), n. Green- 
ness, verdure. 

*Vi-rile (vi'rll or vlrll), a. Be- 
longing to a man. 

*Vi-ril-i-ty (vl'-ririeHe), n. Man- 
hood. 

Vir-tu (xkr-tbb' or ver't66), n. A 
taste for the fine arts, and for 
curiosities. 

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VIS 



VIT 
Fate, far, fall, fat — me, me't — pine, pin — no, move, 



VIT 



Vir-tu-al (ver'tshu'al), a. Effec 
tual, powerful; being in effect 
though not in fact. 

Vir-tu-al-ly (ver'tshii N al-l&), ad. 
In effect only ; effectually. 

Vir-ttje (veVtshu),n. Moral good- 
ness; efficacy; right principle; 
authority ; power to act. [54-10.] 
[168-28.] 

*Vir-tu-o-so (VSr-tto-d's6), n. 
One versed in curiosities, or in 
the fine arts, particularly in mu- 
sic ; a curioso. 

^Vir-tu-o'si, 1 , 

* x VlR-TtM>'SOS, j n 'P L 

Vir-tu-ous (ver'tshMs), a. Mor- 
ally good; upright; chaste. 

Vir-tu-ous-ly (ver'tshu. v us-l£), ad. 
In a virtuous manner. 

Vir-tu-ous-ness (ver'tshuNis-ne's), 
n. State of being virtuous. 

Vir-tt-lence (vir'u v lense), n. Ma- 
lignity, rancor, venom. 

*Vir-u-lent (virulent), a. Ven- 
omous; malignant. [203-14.] 

Vir-tt-lent-ly (vlr'Ment-le), ad. 
Malignantly, rancorously. 

Vi-rus (vt'rus), n. Poison pro- 
duced by disease in animals : — 
see venom. 

Vis, n. The quality of force ; force ; 
plastic force. 

Vis-age (viz'lje), n. Face; look; 
countenance. [73.] 

*Vis-a-vis (vlz'aVee), n. A car- 
riage in which persons sit face 
to face. 

#Vis-CE-RA (vls'seVa), n. pi. The 
organs contained in the chest or 
abdomen : — see viscus. 

Vis-cer-al (vis'sur^al), a. Rela- 
ting to the viscera. 

* Vis-cid (vls'sld), a. Glutinous ; 
tenacious, adhesive, viscous. 

*Vi-scid-i-ty (ve-sld'eHe), ) 

Vis-cos-i-ty (vfs-k6s'eHe), j n * 
Glutinousness, tenacity. 

Vis-count (vl'k6unt), n. A no- 
bleman next in degree to an 
earl. 
542 



*Vis-count-ess (vi'kMntls), n. 
The wife of a viscount. 

Vis'count^ess-es, n. pi. 

*Vis-cous (vis'kus), a. Glutinous, 
tenacious, adhesive, viscid. 

*Vis-cus (vis'kus), n. [pi. vis- 
cera.] An internal organ of the 
chest or abdomen. 

VIse, n. A griping press: — see 

VICE. 

Vish-nu (vish'nu), n. A Hindoo 
deity. 

Vis-i-bil-i-ty (Viz-e-bil'leHe), n. 
The state of being perceptible. 

Vis-i-ble (vlz'e^bl), a. Apparent, 
open. [57-12.] [248-26.] 

Vis-i-ble-ness (viz'e x bl-n^s), n. 
The quality of being visible. 

Vis-i-bly (viz'e N ble), ad. Ap- 
parently. 

Vis-ion (vlzh'un), n. Sight ; a su- 
pernatural appearance ; a dream ; 
the act or faculty of seeing. 
[80-3.] [169-13.] 

Vis-ion-a-ry (vizh'un N a-re), a. 
Affected by phantoms ; fanciful, 
imaginary. [333-25.] 

Vis-it (vlz'lt), v. t. To go to see ; 
to come to ; to attend : — v. %., to 
continue to interchange calls : — 
7i., the act of going to see an- 
other; act of attending on; a call. 

Vis-it-a-ble (vlzlt N a-bl), a. Pos- 
sible to be visited. 

*Vis-i-tant (viz'e v tant), n. One 
who visits. 

Vis-i-ta-tion (VIz-e-ta'shun), n. 
The act of visiting; a judicial 
visit; any judgment. [37-32.] 

Vis-it-er ) (viz'ltMr), n. One who 

*Vis-it-or J visits; a judge. 

*Vis-or (vlz'ur), n. A mask, dis- 
guise ; a part of a helmet : — also 
written vizor and vizard. 

Vis-ta (vls'ta), n. View, pros- 
pect through an avenue. [232-12.] 

Vis-u-al (vlzh'u x al), a. Used in, 
or relating to, sight. 

Vi-tal (vl'tal), a. Necessary to 
life, essential. [334-27.] 



Vi-tal-i-ty (vl-tal'leHe), n. Prin- 
ciple or tenacity of life. 

Vi-tal-ize (vl'taTlze), v. t. To 
endow with life. 

Vi'talVzing, p. pr8. 

Vi-tal-ly (vi'tal v le), ad. In a 
manner to give life ; essentially. 

Vi-tals (vl'talz), n. pi. Parts es- 
sential to life. 

Vi-ti-ate (vlsh'e'ate), v. t. To 
spoil; to deprave; to corrupt, f 

Vi-ti-a-ting (vlsh'e'a-ting), p. prs. 

#Vi-ti-a-tion (Vlsh-e-a'shun), n. 
Depravation, corruption. 

Vi-ti-os-i-ty (Vish-e-6s'e N te), n. 
Depravity, corruption. « 

Vit-re-ous (vlt're v us), a. Glassy. 

*Vi-tres-cent (vl-treVse'nt), a. 
Vitrifying ; changing into glass. 

Vit-ri-fac-tion (Vlt-re-fak'shun), 
n. Act of changing into glass. 

Vit-ri-fi-a-ble (vlt're v fl-a^bl), a. 
Admitting of being vitrified. 

Vit-ri-fi-ca-tion (Vlt-re-fl-ka'- 
shun), n. Vitrifaction. 

*Vit-ri-form (vlt'reYdrm), a. 
Having the form of glass. 

Vit-ri-fy (vlt're x fl), v. t. or v. i. 
[prs. t. 3, vitrifies.] To change 
into glass. [54-30.] 

Vit'ri v fi-ed, p. prf. 

*Vit-ri-ol (vltWul), n. A solu- 
ble sulphate of any metal; sul- 
phuric acid. 

70t* Sulphate of copper is called 
blue vitriol, sulphate of iron 
green vitriol, sulphate of zinc 
white vitriol, which are also 
known by the names blue, 
green, and white coppei~as ; but 
the term copperas is most fre- 
quently employed to designate 
the sulphate of iron. 

Vit-ri-o-late (vltWo-late), | 

Vit-ri-o-lize (vlt'reNUlze), J v ' ' 
To convert into vitriol. 

Vit'ri n o-laVing, ) 

Vit'riVli^zing, \ P'P r8 ' 

Vit-ri-ol-ic (Vlt-re-61'lk), a. Con- 
taining vitriol or pertaining to it*. 



VIZ 



VOI 
nor, n6t— tube, tub, bull— 611— p5und—fJUn, this. 



VOL 



Vit-u-linb (vlt'u x llne), a. Rela- 
ting to a calf. 

Vi-tu-per-ate (vi-tu'peVate), v. t. 
To blame; to vilify; to denun 
ciate. 

Vl-TU'PER^A-TING, p. prs. 

Vi-tu-per-a-tion (vrtu-per-a' 
shun), n. Blame, vilification. 

Vi-tu-per-a-tive (vl-tu'peVa-tlv), 
a. Containing censure. 

Vi-va-cious (ve-va'shus), a. Ac- 
tive, lively, sprightly. 

Vi-vac-i-ty (vl-vas'se x te or vh 
vas'seH^), n. Liveliness, spright- 
liness, spirit. [283-9.] 

Vi-va-ry (vl'va x r6), n. A place for 
keeping living animals; a warren. 

Vi'va v ries, n. pi. 

Viv-id (viv'ld), a. Lively, quick, 
active; striking. [301-3.] 

Viy-id-ly (vlv'ld'le), ad. With 
life, spirit, or brightness. 

Viv-id-ness (viv'ld v nes), n. Life, 
brightness, quickness, vigor. 

Vi-vif-ic (vi-vlf ik), ) 

Vi-vif-i-cal (vi-vlf e'kal), j a ' 
Giving life, animating. 

*Vi-vif-i-cate (vi-vif e^kate), v. t. 
To give life to. 

Vi-vifVca-ting, p. prs. 

Viv-i-fi-ca-tion (Vlv-e-f£-ka'- 
shun), n. The act of giving life. 

Viv-i-fy (viv'e x fi), v. t. [prs. t. 
3, vivifies.] To make alive; to 
animate. [351-5.] 

Viv'iVi-ed, p. prf. 

Viv-i-SEC-Tiojf (Vlv-e-sek'shun),n. 
The act of dissecting living ani- 
mals. 

Vix-en (vlk'sn), n. A scold; a 
turbulent, quarrelsome woman. 

Vix-en-ly (vik'sn x le), a. Having 
the qualities of a vixen. 

Viz. (viz), ad. Namely : — a con- 
traction of videlicet. 

Viz-ard (viz'urd), n. A mask used 
for disguise ; a visor. 

Viz-ier (vlz'y£r or vlz'yeer), n. 
The prime minister of the Turk- 
ish Empire. [287-9.] 



Viz'or. See visor and vizard. 

Vo-ca-ble (vd'ka N bl), n. A word, 
a term. 

Vo-CAB-TT-LA-RY(v6-kab'u N la-re),n. 
A dictionary, a book of words. 

Vo-cab'u x la-ries, n. pi. 

Vo-cal (v6'kal), a. Having a 
voice; oral; uttered; uttering 
pertaining to the voice; modu 
lated. [67-16.] 

Vo-cal-ic (v6-kal'lk), a. Relating 
to vowels. 

Vo-cal-ist (v&'kaHst), n. A singer, 

Vo-cal-i-ty (v6-kal'le N te), n. The 
quality of being vocal. 

Vo-cal-ize (v6'karize), v. t. To 
make vocal; to articulate. 

Vo'caiA-zing, p. prs. 

Vo-cal-ly (vd'kaTle), ad. In 
words; articulately. 

Vo-ca-tion (vd-ka'shun), n. Call- 
ing ; designation ; trade, em- 
ployment. 

Voc-a-tive (v&k'a N tlv), a. Call- 
ing, addressing : — n., the fifth 
case of Latin nouns. 

Vo-cif-er-ate (vd-slftir^ate), v. t. 
or v. i. To clamor; to cry out; 
to call aloud. 

Vo-cif'er n a-ting, p. prs. 

Vo-cif-er-a-tion (v6 > slf-er-a'~ 
shun), n. Clamor, outcry. 
Vo-cif-er-ous (v6-slf'er v us), a. 
Clamorous, noisy. 

* Vogue (vdg), n. Fashion, mode ; 
repute. 

Voice (volse), n. Sound emitted 
by the mouth; vote; language; 
an inflection of verbs ; an opinion 
expressed : — v. t., to furnish with 
a voice ; to regulate the tone of 
the voice; to rumor; to vote. 

Voic'ing, p. prs. : — n., the act of 
giving a proper tone. 

Voice-less (vdise'les), a. Having 
no voice. 

V6!d, a. Empty, vacant; unoccu- 
pied : — n., an empty space : — 
v. t., to quit; to emit; to eject. 
{ap. p. — of.) 



Void-a-ble (vdid'^bl), a. Possi- 
ble to be voided. 

Void-ance (vdid'anse), n. Ejec- 
tion; vacancy. 

Void-ness (vdid'nes), n. Empti- 
ness ; a void state. 

Vo-lant (v6'lant), a. Flying ; 
active. 

Vol-a-tile (vol'aHIl), a. Flying; 
lively ; tending to evaporate ; 
fickle. 

Vol-a-tile-ness (v&l'a'til-nes), ) 

Vol-a-til-i-ty (V61-a-til'le v te), j 
n. The quality of flying away 
by evaporation; lightness. 

Vol-a-til-i-za-tion (V61-aHll-e- 
za'shun), n. Act of rendering 
volatile. 

Vol-a-til-ize (v&l'aHil-lze), v. u 
To render volatile. 

VolVtil-i^zing, p. prs. 

Vol-can-ic (v61-kan'lk), a. Re- 
lating to, or produced by, vol- 
canoes. 

Vol-can-ist (v6l'kanlst), n. One 
versed in the phenomena of 
volcanoes. 

Vol-ca-no (v61-ka'n6), n. A burn- 
ing mountain. 

*Vol-ca'noes, n. pi. 

Vole, n. A deal at cards that 
draws all the tricks. 

Vo-li-tion (v6-llsh'un), n. The act 
of willing ; the power of choice. 
[56-24.] 

*Vol-ley (v&l'le), n. A flight of 
shot ; a discharge of many things 
at once : — v. t., to discharge at 
once. 

V6lt, n. A circular tread made by 
a horse in passing around a 
centre ; a bound ; a turn ; a leap 
made by fencers to avoid a thrust. 

Vol-ta-ic (v61-talk), a. Relating 
to voltaism. 

Vol-ta-ism (v6l'ta x lzm), n. Gal- 
vanism. 

*Vol-ti-geur (v6l'te x zhtir or V61- 
te-zhur'), M> A dragoon or light- 
horseman. 

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VOM 



VOU 
File, far, fall, fat — me, mSt — pine, pin — no, m&ve, 



VUL 



Vol-tj-bil-i-ty (V&l-u-birieHe), n. 
Fluency of speech ; mutability. 

Vol-u-ble (v6l'u v bl), a. Formed so 
as to roll easily, rolling, nimble 
fluent of words. 

Vol-u-bly (v61'u v ble), ad. In a 
rolling or fluent manner. 

Vol-lme (v&l'yum), n. Something 
convolved; a roll; a book; a 
large division of a literary work ; 
power of voice; compass; di- 
mensions. 

*Yo-lu-mi-nous (vo-lu'me^nus), a. 
Consisting of many volumes. 
[145-24.] 

Vo-lu-mi-nous-ly (v6-lu'me x nus- 
le), ad. In many volumes. 

Yol-un-ta-ri-ly (v&l'unHa-re v le), 
ad. Of one's own accord. 

Vol-un-ta-ry (v6runH&-re), a. 
Acting by choice ; spontaneous 
[159-13] : — n., in 3Iusic } a piece 
played at will. 

Vol'un v ta-ries, n. pi. 

Vol-un-teer (V61-un-teeV), n. A 
soldier of his own accord: — v. t, 
to offer voluntarily : — v. i. } to act 
voluntarily. 

Yo-LUP-TU-A-RY(v6-lup'tshu'a-re), 
n. One given to luxury ; a sen- 
sualist. 

Yo-lup'tu v a-ries, n. pi. 

Vo-lup-tu-ous (vo-lup'tshuNis), a. 
Luxurious, epicurean.f 

Vo-LUP-TU-ous-LY(v6-lup'tshu v us- 
le), ad. Luxuriously, sensually. 

Yo-lup-tu-ous-ness (vd-liip'tshu- 
^us-ne's), n. The state of being 
luxurious. [82.] 

Vo-lute (v6-lute')> n. A spiral 
scroll of a column; a genus of 
shells. 

Vo-lu-tion (v6-lu'shun), n. A 
spiral turn or wreath. 

Vom-i-ca (v6m'e x ka), n. An ab- 
scess in the lungs. 

Vom-it (v6m'it), v. t. To throw 
up from the stomach : — v. i., to 
eject the contents of the stom- 
ach : — n., an emetic. 
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Vom-i-tive (v6m'e v tiv), ) 

Vom-i-tor-y (v6m'e x tur-re), J 
Emetic ; causing to vomit. 

Vo-ra-cious (vd-ra'shus), a. Very 
hungry, ravenous, greedy. 

*Vo-ra-cious-ly (v6-ra'shus v le), 
ad. Greedily, ravenously. 

Yo-RA-rTors-xESS (v6-ra / shus N ne , s), 

*Yo-rac-i-ty (vo-ras'se v te), 
n. Greediness, avidity. 

Vor-tex (vdr'te'ks), n. A whirl- 
wind, a whirlpool, a whirl. 

* Yor'ti x ces, ) , 

Yor'tex^es, J "* P ' 

*Yor-ti-cal (vdr'te'kal), a. Hav- 
ing a whirling motion: — n., an 
animalcule that whirls. 

Yo-ta-ress (v6'ta v r^s), n. A female 
votary. 

Yo'ta x ress-es, 1l.pl. 

Yo-ta-rist (v6'ta'rlst), n. A vo- 
tary, one devoted to any service 
or state of life. 

Yo-ta-ry (v6'ta v re), n. One de- 
voted to any service [86] : — a., 
devoted. 

Yo'ta n ries, n. pi. 

Y6te, n. Yoice given and num- 
bered ; suffrage ; expression of 
a preference : — v. t., to choose by 
vote : — v. i., to ballot ; to express 
a choice by voice or ballot. 

Yo'ting, p. pr8. 

Yo-ter (vo'tiir), n. One who has 
a right to vote. 

Yo-tive (vo'tiv), a. Given by vow. 

Youch (vodtsh), v. t. \_pr8. t. 3, 
vouches.] To attest; to war- 
rant; to affirm; to declare: — 
v. i., to bear witness ; to testify : 
— n., a warrant ; an attestation. 

*Youch-ee (v6utsh-ee'), n. He 
who is called in to support his 
title. 

Vouch-er (vdiitsh'ur), n. One 
who gives witness. 

Vouch-safe (v6utsh-safe'), v. t. 
To condescend; to grant: — v. i., 
to condescend.f 

Youch-sa'fing, p. prs. 



Yow (vdu), n. A solemn or re- 
ligious promise [157-12] : — v. t., 
to consecrate by promise: — v. i. t 
to make a vow. 

Vow-el (v6u.ll), ii. A letter which 
can be fully sounded by itself. 

Voy-age (vde'aje), n. A passage 
by sea or by water : — v. i., to 
travel by sea or by water. 

Yoy-a-ger (vde'a'jur), u. One who 
travels by water. 

Vul-can (vul'kan), n. In Mythol- 
ogy, the god who presided over 
the working of metals. 

Yul-can-ize (vul'kan v lze), v. t. 
To harden India-rubber by treat- 
ing it with sulphur. • 

Yul'can v i-zing, p. prs. 

Yul-gar (vtil'gur), a. Mean, low, 
rude ; public : — a., noting a frac- 
tion which has a denominator 
expressed [257-21] : — n. } the 
common people. 

Vul-gar-ism (vul'gurlzm), n. A 
vulgar expresssion. 

Yul-gar-i-ty (vul-gar'e x te), n. 
Meanness, rudeness, clownish- 
ness, grossness. 

Yul-garVties, n. pi. 

Yul-gar-ly (vul'gur N le), ad. Com- 
monly, meanly, rudely. 

Yul-gate (vul'glt), n. An an- 
cient Latin version of the Scrip- 
tures. 

YUL-NER-A-BIL-I-TY (Vul-nur-4- 

bll'le'te), n. Yulnerableness. 
Vul-ner-a-ble (vul'nuVa-bl), a. 

Capable of being wounded. 
Yul-ner-a-ble-ness (vul'nur v a- 

bPne's), n. The state of being 

vulnerable. 
Vul-ner-a-ry (vul'nur r a-re), a. 

Useful in curing wounds. 
Vul-pine (vul'pin), a. Relating 

to, or like, a fox ; crafty. 
Vul-ture (vul'tshur), n. A large 

bird of prey. 
Yul-tu-rine (vul'tshuMn), ") 
Yul-tu-rous (vul'tshuYus), J 

Rapacious ; like a vulture. 



WAG 



WAI 
nor, n6t— tube, tub, bdll — 611- 



-p3und — thin, thIs. 



WAL 



W(dub'br y u), n. The twenty- 
third letter is a consonant 
at the beginning of words and 
syllables, and a vowel in all 
other situations. The name is 
written Double-u, and the plural 
Donble-ues. After vowels it helps 
to form diphthongs and triph- 
thongs, as in new and view. 
This letter is named from its 
form being composed of two Vees 
or Roman Ues. See U. W.N.W. 
stand for west -northwest. 

Wab-ble (wSb'bl), v. i. To move 
from side to side : — n., an unequal 
motion. 

Wab'bling, p. prs. 

*Wack-e (wak'e), n. A rock 
allied to basalt. 

Wad (w6d), n. A mass of paper, 
tow, <fec. thrust close together: — 
v. t. y to stuff with tow, &c. 

Wad'ding, p. prs.: — n., a soft stuff; 
carded cotton ; a wad. 

Wad'ded, p. prf. 

Wad-dle (w6d'dl), v. i. To shake 
in walking, like a duck. 

Wad'dling, p. prs. 

Wade, v. i. To walk through the 
water: — v. t., to cross water by 
walking through it. 

Wa'ding, p. prs. 

Wa-fer (wa'fur), n. A thin cake ; 
paste to close letters : — v. t. y to 
seal with a wafer. 

*Waf-fle (w6ffl), n. A kind of 
light cake. 

Waft, v. t. To carry through the 
air; to buoy [352-12] [97]:— v. i., 
to float : — »., a floating body. 

Wag, v. U or v. i. To move or shake 
lightly ; to be in motion : — n. f a 
merry droll, a wit. 

Wag'ging, p. prs. 

Wag'ged, p. prf. 

Wage (waje), v. t. To make ; to 
carry on; to stake. [142-5.] [260.] 

Wa'ging, p. prs. 
2K 



Wa-ger (wa'jur), n. A bet: — v. t., 

to offer a bet. 
Wa-ges (wa'jlz), n. pi. Pay for 

service, hire. 
^Wag-ger-y (wag'g&rVe), n. 

Mischievous merriment, sport. 
Wag-gish (w&g'glsh), a. Frolic- 
some, sportive. 
Wag-gish-ly (w&g'gish x le), ad. 

In sport or joke. 
Wag-gish-ness (wag'glsh^nes), n. 

Merry mischief; drollery. 
Wag-gle (wag'gl), v. i. To 

waddle : — v. t., to shake rapidly j 

from side to side. 
Wag'gltng, p. prs. 
*Wag-on (wag'un), n. A heavy 

carriage for burdens : — sometimes 

written waggon. 
Wag-on- age (wag'unlje),w. Money 

paid for conveyance in a wagon. 
Wag-on-er (wag'un x ur), n. One 

who drives a wagon. 
Waif (wafe), n. A thing found and 

claimed by nobody ; any thing 

relinquished. 
Wail (wale), v. t. To moan; to 

lament; to bewail [74-8]: — n., 

audible sorrow. 
Waii/ing, p. prs. : — n., lamenta- 
tion. 
*Wain (wane), n. A carriage; a 

constellation. 
*Wain-scot (weVsk&t or wane'- 

sk6t), n. The inner wooden 

covering of a wall : — v. t. } to line 

walls with wainscot. 
Waist (waste), n. The middle part 

of the body. 
*Waist-band (waste'band), n. 

The band of pantaloons, <fcc. 

which encircles the waist. 
*Waist-coat (waste'k6te or wes'- 

k6t), n. A garment ; a vest. 
Wait (wate), v. t. To expect; to 

stay for; to tarry; to attend: — 

v. i., to stay (ap. p. — on, upon) : 

— n. t a bush. 
Wait-er (wate'ur), n. An attend- 
ant; a tray or salver. 
46* 



Waits (wates), n. pi. Nocturnal 
musicians at Christmas. 

*Waive (wave), v. t. To put off; to 
relinquish : — see wave. [24-18.] 

Waiv'ing, p. prs. 

Wake, v. t. [waked or woke — 
waked or woke.] To rouse from 
sleep ; to excite : — v. i., to be 
awake: — n., a feast; vigil; a 
watching of a corpse at night ; 
the track of a vessel. 

Wa'king, p. prs. 

Wake-ful (wake'Ml), a. Watch- 
ful, not sleeping. 

Wake-ful-ness (wake'fuTnes), n. 
Forbearance of sleep ; indisposi- 
tion to sleep. 

Wa-ken (wa'kn), v. t. or v. i. To 
wake : — see awake. 

Wale, n. A rising part in cloth ; 
mark of a stripe. 

Walk (wawk), v. i. To go on 
foot ; to step slowly ; to step by 
settling the heel first : — v. t. f to 
cause to walk : — n., act of walk- 
ing; gait; road; conduct. 

Wall, n. A work of brick or 
stone for division or defense; 
the side of a building : — v. t., to 
enclose with walls. 

Wal-let (w6l'lit), n. A bag, a 
knapsack ; a pocket-book. 

*Wall-Eyed (wal'lde), a. Hav- 
ing white eyes. 

Wall-Fruit (wal'fro&t), n. Fruit 
ripened by being planted against 
a wall. 

Wal-lop (w61'lup), v. t. To beat 
soundly ; to boil. 

Wal-low (w61'16), v. i. To roll in 
mire: — n., a rolling walk. 

*Wal-nut (wal'nut), n. A tree 
and its fruit. 

*Wal-rus (waPrus or w&l'rus), n. 
The sea-horse. 

Wal'rus n es, n. pi. 

Waltz, n. A German dance; the 
music accompanying it: — v. t., to 
dance a waltz. 

Waltz'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 
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WAR 



WAR 
Fate, far, fS.ll, fat — m&, met — pine, pin — n&, move, 



WAS 



Wam-ble (w6m'bl), v. L To be 
disturbed with nausea. 

Wam'bling, p. prs. 

Wam-pum (wam'pum or w&m'pum), 
n. Strings of shells used by the 
Indians as currency. [51-18.] 

Wan (w&n), a. Pale as with sick- 
ness; yellowish. 

Wand (wond), n. A small twig, a 
long rod. [74-4.] 

Wan-der (w&n'ddr), v. i. To rove, 
to ramble : to go astray. 

Wane, v. i. To grow less ; to de- 
crease [103-29] : — »., decrease, 
decline. 

Wa'ning, p. prs. 

Wan-ness (w6n'nes), n. Paleness. 

Wan-nish (w&n'nish), a. Of a 
pale hue. 

Want (wawnt or w6nt), v. t. To 
be without; to need; to desire; 
to long for : — v. i. y to be defi- 
cient : — n., need, deficiency, pov- 
erty, penury, (ap. p. — of.) 

Want-age (wawnt'lje or w6nt'ije), 
to. Deficiency. 

Wan-ton (wawn'tun or w6n'tun), 
a. Lascivious ; unrestrained ; 
loose ; sportive [315-7] : — n., a 
lascivious person : a trifler : — v. i., 
to play lasciviously ; to revel. 

Wan-ton-ly (wawn'tun x l£ or w6n'- 
tun x le), ad. Without restraint; 
lasciviously. [221.] 

Wan-ton-ness (wawn'tunWs or 
w6n'tun x nes), to. Lasciviousness, 
sportiveness. 

War, to. Hostility ; act of opposi- 
tion : — v. i., to make war. 

War'ring, p. prs. 

War-red (ward), p. prf. 

War-ble (war'bl), v. t. or v. L To 
sing as a bird ; to quaver : — to., a 
song ; a bird-like air. 

War'bling, p. prs. 

Ward, v. t. To guard ; to repel ; 
to defend : — v. i., to keep guard: 
— to., watch ; a fortress ; district 
of a town ; custody ; part of a 
lock ; one under a guardian. 
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War-den (war'dn), to. A keeper; 
a head-officer. 

War-den-ship (war'dn^hlp), to. 
The office of a warden. 

Ward-er (ward'ur), to. A guard, 
a keeper. 

Ward-robe (ward'robe), to. A 
room or movable closet in which 
clothes are kept; clothes. 

Ward-room (ward'r66m), to. A 
room in a ship of war where the 
officers mess, &o. 

Ward-ship (wardship), to. Care, 
guardianship. 

Ward-staff (ward'staf), to. The 
staff of a watchman or constable. 

*Ward'staffs, to. pi. 

Ware, to. Something to be sold ; 
merchandise : — commonly used 
in the plural. [335.] 

Ware-house (ware'hduse), «. A 
storehouse of merchandise. 

Ware-hous-es (ware'h6uzlz),w.^. 

Ware-house (ware'hddze), v. t. 
To deposit in a warehouse. 

Ware 'housing, p. ]>rs. 

War-fare (war'fare), to. Contest, 
military life. 

Wa-ri-ly (wa're N le), ad. Cautious- 
ly, prudently. 

Wa-ri-ness (wa're^nes), n. Watch- 
fulness, caution, care. 

War-like (war'llke), a. Fit for 
war ; military ; soldierly ; hostile. 

Warm, a. A little heated; zeal- 
ous, ardent; cordial: — v. t., to 
heat gently or moderately : — 
v. i., to become warm or earnest. 

Warm-ly (warm'le), ad. With 
gentle heat ; ardently. 

Warmth (warm^),n. Gentle heat; 
zeal, passion, ardor. 

Warn, v. t. To caution; to ad- 
monish ; to notify of. 

Warning, p. prs. : — to., caution. 

Warp, n. The thread that runs 
with the length of a web ; a rope 
[44-15]: — v. t., to contract; to 
turn ; to prepare the warp of a 
web : — v. i.j to become bent. 



War-rant (w6r'rant), v. t. To 
give authority; to justify; to 
secure ; to assure : — «., a writ for 
arresting an offender; authority; 
right. [108-19.] [278-13.] 

WAR-RANT-A-BLE(w6r'rant > a-bl),a. 
Justifiable. 

War-rant-a-ble-ness (w&r'rant- 
^a-brnSs), to. The state of being 
justifiable. 

War-rant- a-bly (w&r'rant A a-ble), 
ad. Justifiably. 

War-rant-ee ( v w6r-rant-ee'), n. 
One to whom any thing is war- 
ranted. 

War-rant-er ) , * , 4 ,,.> . 

*War-rant-or }(w6r'r4ntur),«. 
One who warrants. 

*War-ran-ty (w6r'ran N te), to. A 
deed of security ; authority. 

War'ran'ties, n. pi. 

War-ren (w6r'rln), «. A kind of 
park for rabbits, &c. 

*War-rior ( war'yur or w&rWur), 
n. A soldier, a military man. 

Wart, to. A hard excrescence. 

Wart-y (wart'e), a. Grown over 
with warts ; like a wart. 

War-Whoop (war'h6&p), n. The 
Indian war-cry. 

Wa-ry (wa're), «. [warier — 
wariest.] Cautious, prudent. 
[124-34.] 

Was (w6z), pst. t. 3, of be. 

Wash (w6sh), v. t. To cleanse by 
ablution : — v. i., to perform ab- 
lution : — n.-, the act of washing ; 
a cosmetic lotion; a bog; a thin 
coating of metal ; alluvium. 

Wash'es, to. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Wash-ball (w6sh'bal), to. A ball 
of soap. 

Wash-board (w6sb/b6rd), to. A 
board next the floor in a room ; 
a board to aid in washing. 

Wash-Down (w6sh'd6un), n. Ab- 
lution of the body with friction. 

Wash-er (w&sh'ur), to. One that 
washes ; a movable ring on the 
axis of a wheel. 



WAT 



WAT 
n6r, n&t — tube, tub, bull — 611 — p6und — thin, THis. 



WAIT 



Wash-er-wom-an (w6sh'urVum- 
an), it. A woman who washes 
clothes. 

*Wash-er-wom-en (wosh'urVlm- 
mlu), n. pi. 

Wash-ing (w6sh'lng), n. The act 
of cleansing by water; that which 
is washed. 

Wash-y (w6sh'e), a. [washier — 
washiest.] Watery, weak. 

Wasp (wawsp or w6sp), n. A 
stinging insect. 

Wasp-ish (wawsp'ish or w6sp'lsh), 
a. Peevish, irritable. 

WASP-iSH-LY(wawsplsh x leorw6sp'- 
ishHe), ad. Peevishly. 

Wasp-ish-ness (wawsp'lsh v nSs or 
w6sp'lsh N nes), n. Peevishness ; 
irritability. 

*Was-sail (w6s'sll), n. A liquor 
made of sugar, ale, and apples ; 
a drunken frolic ; a song : — v. %., 
to frolic ; to tipple. [96-28.] 

Wast (w6st), pst. t. 2 (solemn style) 
of to be. 

Waste, v. t. To diminish; to 
spend; to squander; to con- 
sume : — v. i. } to dwindle away : 
— n., useless expense; desolate 
ground ; refuse : — a., desolate ; 
ruined; stripped. 

Wast'ing, p. prs. 

Waste-Book (waste'bdk), n. A 
book for rough entries, a blotter. 

Waste-ful (waste'ful), a. Lavish, 
profuse; destructive. 

Waste-ful-ly (waste'f&rie), ad. 
Lavishly, profusely. 

Waste-ful-ness (waste'ful v nes), n. 
Prodigality, lavish ness. 

Watch (w&tsh), n. Forbearance of 
sleep ; guard ; a period of the 
night ; a pocket timepiece : — 
v. U, to guard ; to tend : — v. i., to 
be awake ; to keep guard. 

Watch'es, n. pi. &nd p7-s. t. 3. 

Watch-ful (w6tsh'ful), a. Atten- 
tive, vigilant, heedful. 

Watch-ful-ly (w6tsh'furie), ad. 
Cautiously. 



Watch-ful-ness (w6tsh'furnes), 
n. Vigilance, heed, cautiousness. 

Watch-House (w6tsh'h6use), n. 
A place where a watch is set; 
a place for the temporary con- 
finement of prisoners. 

Watch-Hous-es (w6tsh'h5uzlz), 
n. pi. 

Watch-ma-ker (w6tsh'ma x kur), n. 
One who makes watches. 

Watch-man (w6tsh , man), n, A 
guard, a sentinel. 

Watch'men, n. pi. 

Watch-Tow-er (w6tsh't6u v ur), n. 
A tower for a sentinel. 

Watch-word (w&tsh'wurd), n. A 
sentinel's night-word; a rally- 
ing cry. [li6-9.] 

Wa-ter (wa'tur), n. A fluid; an 
oxide of hydrogen; lustre of a 
diamond; the ocean: — v. u, to 
supply with water; to give a 
wavy appearance to: — v. i. y to 
take in water. 

WA-TER-BEAR-ER(wa'tur-bare / ur), 
n. One of the twelve signs in 
the zodiac (Aquarius). 

Wa-ter-Cart (wa'tur'kart), n. A 
cart carrying water for sprink- 
ling dusty streets. 

Wa-ter-Col-or ( wa'tur^kul-lur),^. 
Color mixed and worked with 
water. 

Wa-ter-course (wa'tur v k6rse), n. 
A channel for water. 

Wa-ter-Cure (wa'tur v kure), n. 
Hydropathy : — a., hydropathic. 

Wa-ter-fall (wa'tur v fal), n. A 
cataract ; a cascade. 

Wa-ter-fowl (wa'tur N f6ul), n. A 
fowl that gets its living from 
the water. 

*Wa-ter-Gage ) , 3/. 3 \ i. v 

Wa-ter-Gauge }iwl'turg4je),n. 

An instrument for measuring the 
quantity of water. 

Wa-ter-i-ness (wa'tur v e-nes), n. 
Humidity. 

Wa-ter-ish (wa'turlsh), a. Some- 
what watery. 



Wa-ter-ish-ness (wa'tur v lsh-nes), 

n. Resemblance to water. 
Wa-ter-Lev-el (wa'tur'lev-el), n. 

The level formed by the surface 

of still water. 
Wa-ter-line (wa'turHlne), n. A 

line distinguishing the part of a 

ship under water from that which 

is above; a wavy line on wri- 

ting-paper : — v. t., to put a wavy 

line in writing-paper. 
Wa'ter v li-ning, p. prs. 
Wa-ter-log-ged (wa'tur x 16gd), a. 

Unmanageable from containing 

too much water. 
Wa-ter-man (wa'tur^man), n. A 

boatman. 
Wa'ter^men, n. pi. 
Wa-ter-mark (wa'tur v mark), n. 

The highest line or mark of a 

flood or tide ; the manufacturer's 

mark on paper. 
WA-TER-MEL-ON(wa'tur x me : l-lun),ri. 

A plant and its fruit. 
Wa-ter-mill (wa'tur v m!l), n. A 

mill turned by water. 
Wa-ter-proof (wa'tur N pr6of), a. 

Impervious to water. 
Wa-ter-rot (wa'tur v r6t), v. t. To 

rot by soaking in water. 
Wa'ter^rot-ting, p. prs. 
Wa'ter^rot-ted, p. prf. 
Wa-ter-Shed (wa / tur v she i d), n. A 

ridge of land between two river 

basins or valleys. 
Wa-ter-soak (wa'tur v sdke), v. t. 

To soak in water. 
WA-TER-SpouT(wa/tur'sp6ut),?i. A 

whirling body of water in the air. 
Wa-ter-works (wa'turVurks), ». 

Structures for raising water. 
Wa-ter-y (wa'tur're), a. Consist- 
ing of water, thin. 
Wat-tle (w6t'tl), n. A twig; a 

hurdle ; the fleshy excrescence 

on the throat of a turkey : — v. t., 

to bind or interweave with twigs. 
Wat'tling, p. prs. 
*Waul (wal). v. i. To cry as a 

cat : — also written wawl. 
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WAY 



F^fe. 



WEA 

If, fall, fat — me, met — pine, pin — n&, rnove, 



WEA 



*WAve, n. A billow; an undula- 
tion : — v. i., to play loosely ; to 
float ; to undulate : — v. t., to make 
undulating; to brandish ; to 
beckon; to relinquish; to waive. 

Wa'ving, p. prs. 

Wave-less (wavers), a. Smooth, 
free from waves. [wave. 

Wave-let (wave'let), n. A small 

Wave-Of-fer-ing (wave^Sf- fir- 
ing), n. A Jewish sacrifice per- 
formed by waving the hands. 

Wa-ver (wa'vur), v. i. To play 
to and fro ; to hesitate ; to totter. 

Wa-ver-ing-ness (wa'vurlng- 
nes), n. A wavering state. 

Wa-vy (wa've), a. Rising in 
waves, undulating. 

Wawl. See waul. 

Wax (waks), n. The matter gath- 
ered by bees; any tenacious 
mass :— v. t. [waxed — waxed or 
waxen], to smear or join with 
wax : — v. i., to grow ; to increase 
in intensity. 

Wax'es, n. pi. sm&prs. t. 3. 

Wax-en (waVsn), a. Made of wax. 

Wax-work (waks'wurk), n. Fig- 
ures formed of wax. 

Wax-y (waks'e), a. Like wax ; 
yielding; adhesive. 

Way (wa), n. Road; course; di- 
rection ; passage ; means ; sys- 
tem, method, fashion. 

Way-Bill ( wa'bil), n. A list of the 
passengers, &c. of a stage-coach, 
car, &c. 

*Way-fa-rer (wa'faVur), n. A 
traveller. 

Way-fa-ring (wa'fa N rlng), a. 
Travelling. 

*Way-lay (wa'la or wa-la'), v. t. 
[waylaid — waylaid.] To beset 
by ambush. 

Way-less (wa/les), a. Trackless. 

Way-mark (wa'mark), rc. A mark 
to guide travellers. 

Way-Train (wa'trane), n. A train 

of cars that stops at intermediate 

towns. 

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Way-ward (wa'wurd), a. Fro- 
ward, peevish, perverse. 

Way-ward-ly (wa'wdrd x 16), ad. 
Perversely. 

Way-ward-ness (wa'wurd^nSs), n. 
Perverseness. 

We, pro. The nominative plural 
of I. 

2$^** We is used instead of I by 
sovereigns, governors, editors, 
and others, but it does not be- 
come singular by such use. 

Weak (week), a. Feeble ; infirm. 

Weak-en (we'kn), v. t. To debili- 
tate : — v. i., to grow weak. 

Weak-en-er (we'kn^ur), n. One 
who, or that which, weakens. 

*Weak-ling (week'ling), Ms. A 
feeble person. 

Weak-ly (week'le), ad. [weak- 
lier — weakliest.] Feebly : — 
or., feeble ; not healthy. 

Weak-ness (week'nes), n. Feeble- 
ness; infirmity; foolishness; 
defect, frailty. 

Weak-side (week'slde), n. Foible, 
infirmity, defect. 

Weal (w£el), n. Happiness, pros- 
perity ; public interest. [145-12.] 

Wealth (wekA), n. Riches, opu- 
lence, abundance ; money. 

Wealth-i-ly (weM'e'le), ad. 
Richly. 

Wealth-i-ness (we'M'e^nes), n. 
Richness, affluence. 

Wealth-y (wel^'e), a. [wealth- 
ier — we althie s t.] Rich, affluent. 

Wean (ween), v. t. To put from 
the breast ; to alienate ; to detach. 

*Weap-on (weVpn), n. An in- 
strument of offense or defense. 
[38-26.] 

Weap-on-less (wep'pnMes), a. 
Having no weapons, unarmed. 

Wear (ware), v. t. [wore — worn.] 
To waste; to consume; to im- 
pair ; to change the course of a 
ship : — v. i., to be wasted or 
spent : — n., the act of wearing ; a 
thing worn. 



*Wear (weer or ware), n. A dam J 
a net of twigs to catch fish : — 
often written weir and wier. 

Wea-ri-ness (we're N nes), n. Las- 
situde, fatigue. 

Wea-ri-some (we're^stim), a. Te- 
dious, tiresome, irksome. 

WEA-Ri-soME-LY(we / re x sum-le),arf. 
Tediously. 

WEA-Ri-soME-NESs(we're x sum-ne ! s) 
n. The quality of tiring, te- 
diousness. 

Wea-ry (we're), v. t. [pre. t. 3, 
wearies.] To tire; to fatigue: 
— a. [wearier — weariest], im- 
patient of continuance ; causing 
weariness ; tired ; wearisome. 
(ap. p. — of.) 

Wea'ri-ed,^>. prf. 

*Wea-sand (we'zand), n. The 
windpipe. 

Wea-sel (we'zl), n. A small 
animal. 

Weath-er (we'TH'ilr), n. State of 
the air : — v. t. f to pass with diffi- 
culty ; to endure ; to sail to the 
windward of. 

Weath-er-Board (weTH'uYbird), 
n. A board to keep off wet or 
cold ; the side of a ship toward 
the wind. 

WEATH-ER-B0UND(w6TH , Ur > b6And), 

a. Delayed by bad weather. 
Weath-er-cock (weTii'ur k6k), n. 

A vane on the top of a spire ; an 

inconstant person. 
*Weath-er-gage (weTH r uYgaje), 

n. The advantage of the wind ; 

an advantage of position; that 

which shows the weather. 
Weath-er-Gtlass (weTH'uVglas), 

n. A glass to indicate the 

weather ; a barometer. 
Weath'er- x Glass-es, n. pi. 
Weath-er-Mold-ing j (w£th'- 
*Weath-er-Mould-ing J ur- 

x m61d-ing), n. A canopy over a 

door or window. 
Weath-er-wise (weTH'urVlze), a. 

Skilful in foretelling the weather. 



WEI 



WEL 
nSr, not— tube, tub, bull— 611- 



-pMnd — thin, this. 



WET 



Weave (weev), v. t. [wove or 

WEAVED — WOVEN Or WEAVED.] 

To form texture ; to unite threads 
by a loom. 

Weav'ing, p. prs. 

Web, n. Any thing woven. 

Web-bed (webd), a. Joined by 
a film. 

Web-Foot-ed (web'futfed), a. 
Having webbed feet; palmiped. 

Wed, v. t. or v. i. [wedded or wed 
— wedded or wed.] To marry. 

Wed'Ding, p. prs.: — «., marriage. 

Wedge (wedje), n. A body of 
metal or wood sloping *to an 
edge: — v. t., to fasten with a 
wedge ; to drive in. 

Wedg'ing, p. prs. 

Wed-lock (wed'l6k), n. Married 
state, marriage. 

*Wed-nes-day (wenz'de), n. The 
fourth day of the week. 

WeiSd, n. A plant out of place ; 
any plant troublesome or nox- 
ious to man : — v. t. f to root out, 
as weeds. 

Weeds, n. pi. The mourning gar- 
ments of a female. 

Weed-y (weed'e), a. [weedier — 
weediest.] Abounding with 
weeds ; having weeds. 

Week, n. The space of seven days. 

Week-day (week'da), n. Any day 
except Sunday. 

Week-ly (week'le), a. Happening 
once a week : — ad., once a week. 

Ween, v. i. To imagine ; to think, 

Weep, v. i. [wept or weeped— 
wept or weeped.] To lament; 
to shed tears ; to bewail : — v. t., 
to lament; to drop; to shed. 
(ap. p. — at, for.) 

Weef'ikg, p.prs.: — n. t lamentation. 

*Wee-vil (we'vl), n. A grub. 

Weft, n. The web or woof of 
cloth. 

Weigh (wa), v. t. To examine by 
the balance ; to raise ; to give by 
weight ; to ponder : — v. i., to have 
weight; to press : — -see wey. 






Weight (wate), n. A mass by 
which bodies are weighed; im- 
portance; heaviness. 

Weigh-ti-ly (wa'teHe), ad. Im- 
portantly; heavily. 

Weigh-ti-ness (wa'te r nes), n. Im- 
portance ; heaviness ; weight. 

Weight-less (wate'les), a. Having 
no weight. 

*Weigh-ty (wa'te), a. [weigh- 
tier — weightiest.] Important, 
grave; heavy. 

Weir. See wear (noun). 
Weird (weerd), a. Skilled in 
witchcraft. 

Wel-come (wel'kum), a. Received 
with gladness : — n., kind recep 
tion : — v. t., to salute a new comer 
with kindness ; to entertain hos- 
pitably : — in., a salutation used 
to a new comer. 

Wel'com v ing, p. prs. 

Wel-come-ness (wel'kumWs), n. 
State of being welcome. 

Weld, n. A plant: — v. t., to join 
together by fire and hammer. 

Wel-fare (weTfare), n. Happi 
ness, prosperity. 

Wel-kin (wel'kin), n. The regions 
of the air ; the sky. 

Well, n. A spring, a fountain, a 
source; a narrow pit of water: 
a. [better — best], not sick ; 
happy: — ad., properly, rightly: 
— v. t., to issue forth. 

Well-a-day (weTaMa), in. Alas. 

Well-Be-ing (wel-be'ing), n. 
Prosperity. 

Well-Born (wel-b<W), a. Not 
meanly descended. 

Well-Bred (wel'bred), a. Well- 
trained, polite. 

*Well-Done (wel'dun), in. or n, 
A word denoting praise. 

Well-Fa-vor-ed (wel' x fa-vurd), a, 
Pleasing to the eye; beautiful. 

Well-Man-ner-ed (wel-man'- 
niird), a. Polite, complaisant. 

Well-Met (wel'met), in. Deno- 
ting joy at meeting. 



Well-Nigh (wel-ni'), ad. Almost. 
Well-Spent (weTspent), a. Passed 

with virtue or gain. 
Well-Spo-ken (wel-spo'kn), a. 

Speaking kindly, or with pro- 
priety. 
Well-spring (weTsprlng), n. A 

fountain ; a source. 
Well-Sweep (wel'sweep), n. A 

pole for raising a bucket in a 

well. 
Well-Wish-er (wel'wlsh^ur), n. 

One who wishes well. 
Welsh, a. Pertaining to Wales: 

— n., the people or language of 

Wales. 
Welt, w. A border, an edging. 
Welt-er (welt'ur), v. i. To roll 

in blood, water, or mire. 
Wen, n. A fleshy excrescence. 
Wench (wensh), n. A negress ; a 

term of contempt; a young or 

low woman. 
Wend, v. i. or v. t. [wended or 

WENT — WENDED OT WENT.] To 

go ; to pass. 

Wen-ny (wen'ne), a. Having the 
nature of a wen. 

Went, pst. t. of go. 

Wept, pst. t. and p. prf. of weep. 

Were, pst. t. of be. 

Wert, pst. t. 2 (solemn style) of BE. 

We-sand. See weasand. 

West, n. The region where the 
sun sets: — a., situated towards, 
or coming from, the west : — ad. t 
to the westward. 

West-er-ly (west'ur^le), a. Tend- 
ing to, or from, the west: — ad., 
toward the west. 

West-ern (west'urn), a. Being in 
the west. 

West-ward (west'wurd), ) 

West-ward-ly (west'wurd^le), j 
ad. Towards the west. 

Wet, a. [wetter — wettest.] 
Humid; rainy: — »., water; hu- 
midity ; rainy weather : — v. t. 
[wet or wetted — wet or w ettedJ 
to moisten; to make wet. 
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WHA 



WHE 
Fate, fir. fall, fat — me. met — pine, pin — no, move. 



WHE 



Wbt'TDIG, p. />rs. 

Weth-ir wfTH'i' . n. Aram. 

The state 
of being wet, moi store, humidity. 

W it-- : , n. In Hy- 

dropathy, a wash-down i 
dripping il 

fn vi . U 2 pounds of wool : 
40 bushels of corn : 4S bushels 
of oats : 2 to 3 cwt, of butter. <fcc: 
— often written weigh. 

Whack (hw&k), n. A heavy blow: 
— I. - - rtiftefta 

Whali n. The largest 

of marine animals : — a., relating 
to, or obtained from, whales. 

Whali a, An 

elastic substance found in the 
upper jaw of the whale. 

Whale-max (hwale'man), n. A 
fisherman of w': 

Whale kex. n. pL 

Whal-ep. hwa'e'ur ', n. A ship 
employed in whale-fishery. 

*Whop-per hwop'p'.V 

thing uncommonly large; an ex- 
travagant lie, 

Whaef hw6rf\. n. A place for 
lading or emptying vessels. 

Whaef -age (hw^rfije), n. Dues 
for landing at a wharf. 

*Wharf-ix-ger hworflnjdr), n. 
I it keeper of a wharf. 

Whai :. [JgefgiaW,] Vhc 

thing which, the things which. 
that which ; which part :— a. and 
pro., the j which : that : those : 
as, Tell him what knife was used, 
and what things were cut : — 
n m h respc :t ; as, What doth 
i: profit Iriam?: — in., an exfmes- 
neei of amazement: as. What.' 
take my life ! : — see '•' Grammar 
I 'xrammars," p. 324. 

What-ev-ei. kwdt-eVAr), 

What-so-ey-er i~ !:- = :-ev'ur ., 

pro. This or that; any thing 

which. 

■S o j 



Whatever and whatso- 
ever are usually applied to 
things, and are found in the 
.inative or objective case. 

What-xot .hwot'not)". n. A piece 
of furniture for miscellaneous 
mat:: curiosities. <£c. 

*Whbaj a. A pustule. 

Wheat ,. The best grain 

of which bread is made. 

Wheat-ex ihwee'tn), a. Made of 
wheat. 

Whee-ple hwee'dl). r. t. To en- 
tice :o flatter. 

Whee'dling. p. prg. 

Wheet a. A circular 

body that turns upon an axis : 
an instrument of spinning: — v. i, 
to move on wheels: to turn: — 
r. u, to cause to turn around. 

^Wheel-bar-row (hweel'barV6;, 
n. A frame having an open box. 
supported by one wheel.and rolled 
. e person. 

*Wheel-wright I hweerrite), n. A 
maker of whe 

Wheeze hweeze . v. L To breathe 
with a noise, as in asthma. 

Wheez'ixg. p. pre. 

Whelk (hwelk), n. A protuber- 
ance. 

Whelm ft. t. To cover: 

to bury : to immerse. [154-9.] 

Whelp ihwelp), n. The young 
of a dog. <fcc. : a puppy. 

When (hwenj. ad. At the time 
that- (cor. ad. — then.) 

Whence hwense . ad. For which 
cause, how : from what place. 

*Whevce-so-ev-er 'hwens-sO-ev 7 - 
•.:/. From what source so- 
ever. 

Whex-ey-er rhwen-ev'dr), 

*Whex-so-ev-er 'hw^n-s6-ev'ur), 
ad. At whatsoever time. 

Where [kwire), ad. At which 
place, (cor. ad. — there.) 

Where-a-bout fhware'a'bout), 

*Where-a-bouts hware'a'bOuts), 
ad. Xear which place. 



Where-as ^hware-4z'), ad. or 

When on the contrary; when in 

fact ; the thing being so that 
Where-at (hware-at',), ad. At 

which : upon which. 
Where-by (hware-bl'), ad. By 

which, by which means; by 

what, by what means. 
*WHERE-FORE(hware'f6re).a<r\ For 

which reason : for what reason. 
Where-ix (hware-ln'j, ad. In 

which: in what. 
Where-ix-to ( x hware-ln-t66')> ad. 

Into which. 
Wherb-of (hware-6f), ad. Of 

which. 
Where-ox (hware-6n'), ad. On 

which; on which account; on 

what ; whereupon. 
*Where-so-ev-er i v hwarc-s6-eV- 

Ar . ad. In whatsoever place. 
Where-to (hware-t66'j, ) 

Where-ux-to rhware-un-t66'), J 

ad. To which, to what end. 
Where-up-ox i'hware-up-6n'), ad. 

Upon which ; on which account; 

on what; whereon. 
*Wher-ev-er (hware-ev'ur), ad. 

At whatever place. 
Where-with (hware-wltf/), 
-WHERE-wiTH-AL( v hware-wlTH-al') 

ad. With which, with what, 
*Wher-ry (hwer're), n. A light 

boat used on rivers. [208-10.] 
Wher'ries, n. pi. 
Whet (hwet), ft. t. [whetted or 

WHET WHETTED Or WHET.] To 

sharpen; to edge: to stimulate : 
— n., the act of sharpening; that 
which sharpens or makes hungry. 

Whet'tixg, p. prg. 

Wheth-er (hweTH'dr),^»'o. Which 
of the two : — con. d., which of the 
two alternatives, (cor. c. — or.) 

Whet-stoxe (hwet'st6ne), n. A 
sharpening stone; a hone. 

Whew fhwu), in. An expression 
of contempt or surprise. 

*Whey (hwaj, n. The thin or 
serous part of curdled milk. 



WHI 



WHI 
n6r. n6t — tube, tub, bull — 611 — p6iind — thin, THis. 



WHI 



Which (hwltsh), pro. [Belative.] While I'hwlle). 1 , f During the 
[sing, and pi. : — rum. WHICH : Whilst hwii ; : ' ( time that: 

^k>«. whose ; obj. which.] That as long as. 

person, animal, or thing. While hwile), n. Space of time: 

ipS*- Which is applied to infe- — ad., during the time that : — 

rior animals, to things with- t\ t., to spend the time; to loiter. 

out life, to infants, to nouns of Whil'ing, p. prs. 

multitude, composed of per- Whim | hwim), n. A freak, an odd 

sons where unity of idea is fancy or notion. 

expressed, to persons in ask- Whim-per (hwim'pur), v. i. To 

ing or answering questions, cry with low sobbing or mur- 

and when prefixed to ever and muring. 

soever. |*Whim-sey (hwim'ze). n. A freak, 



Which-ev-er (hwltsh-eVur), 
WHiCH-so-EV-ER( v hwltsh-s6-ev'ur ) 
pro. [Compovnd relative,] Any 
one : any person or thing which, 
j^** Whichever and whichso- 
ever apply to persons, ani- 
mals, and things, and are used 
either in the nominative or 
objective case. 
Whiff (hwlf ), ». A blast; a puff: 
— r. t., to puff. 



Whim-si-cal i hwini'ze'kal) 
Freakish, capricious, fanciful, 
odd, full of whims. [171-1.] 

Whim-si-cal-i-tv fhwim-ze-kal'- 
le'tej, n. Oddity: state of being 
whimsical : whimsicalness. 

'Whim-si-cal'lties, n. pi. 

Whim-si-cal-ly (hwlm'ze'kal-le), 
ad. Oddly. 

Whim-si-cal-ness (hwlm'ze'kal- 
nes |, n. State of being whimsical. 



Whif-fle (hwiffl)j v. i. To move Whin (hwin', n. Furze, gorse, a 



to evade. 



prickly shrub. 
Whine (hwine), v. i. To lament 
in low murmurs : — n., a plaintive 
noise. 



i 



inconstantly 
Whif'fling. p. prs. 
*Whif-fle-tree (hwiffTtree), n. 

The bar to which the traces of a 

carriage are fastened; Whipple- Whi'ning. p. prs. 

tree, swingletree. *Whin-ny v hwin'ne), v. i. [prs. t. 

Whig (hwig), n. In Great Britain, 3. whinnies.] To make a noise 

a political partisan who favors like a horse or colt. 

the expansion of popular power; Whin-ni-ed hwin'nid-, p. prf. 

in the United States, one who Whin-stone < hwin'stOne), n. A 

favored the Revolution, and also name applied to basaltic rock. 

one of a political party that de- Whip ihwip;., n. An instrument 

sired a protective tariff and a consisting of a handle and a 

national bank. lash : — 1\ t., to strike with any 

J/^** Whig is derived from thing flexible: to iash ; to beat : 
whiggamor, a Scottish word — v. i.. to start suddenly and run. 
which signifies one icho drives Whip'ping. p. prs. 
horses. Whip'pep, p. prf. 

*Whig-ger-y (hwlg'urVe), ) Whip-Cord | hwip'kdrd), n. 
*Whig-gisji (hwig'izm), J n " of which lashes are made. 

The notions or principles of Whip-Hand , . hwip'hand), n. 

Whigs. advantage over another. 

*Whig-gish (hwlg'gish), a. Re- Whip-Lash (hwlp'l^sh), n. 

lating to Whigs ; inclined to small end of a whip. 

Whiggery. Whip'-Lash es, n. pi. 



Cord 



An 
The 



*Whip-per-Snap-per | hwip'pur- 

'snap-purj, n. An insignificant, 

diminutive person. 
Whip-ping-Post ; hwip'pini- 

n. A post to which culprits are 

bound when whipped. 

*WHIP-PLE-TREE.SeeWHlFFLETREE. 

Whip-poor-will ;hwip'p66r wL , 

it. A bird that sings at night 
Whip-saw . hwlp'saw... n. A large 

saw used by two persons. 
Whip-staff ^hwlp'staf ;, n. A bar 

by which the rudder of a ship 

is turned. 
Whip'staffs, n. pi. 
Whip-ster (hwip'stur). n. A 

sharper : a nimble fellow. 
Whip-Stick ihwip'stik, 1 
Whip-Stock (hwip'stok), J n * 

The handle of a whip. 
Whir (hwlr), r. i. To fly with 

noise : — v. t., to hurry. 
Whir 'ring, p. prs. 
Whir'red, p. prf. 
Whipt. See whipped. 
Whirl (hw^rl;, v. t. or r. ?'. To 

turn round rapidly ; to twirl : — 

n.. quick rotation. 
Whirl-bone i hwerl'b6ne), n. The 

cap of the knee. 
*Whirl-i-gig (hwSrl'e'gig), n. A 

toy which children whirl around. 
Whirl-pool (hwerl'pool), n. An 

eddy : water moving circularly. 
Whirl-wind (hwerl'wind), n. A 

stormy wind moving circularly. 
Whir-ring (hwer'ring ,.. n. The 

sound made by a bird's wing. 
Whisk vhwisk), n. A small besom ; 

quick motion : — v. i., to move nim- 
bly : — v. t.. to brush with a whisk. 
Whis-ker ^hwis'kur), n. Hair on 

the cheek. 
*Whis-key I 
Whis-ky 

tilled from grain. 
Whis-per hwis'pur), v. i. To 

speak with a low voice : — 

utter in a low voice: — ml, a law 

voice; words uttered softly. 
551 



} (hwwkij.a. .; • 



WHI 



Fate, far, f&ll, fat- 



WHO 
-me, inet — pine, pin — no, mfive, 



WID 



Whist (hwlst), n. A game at 
cards: — a., silent, still: — in. t be 
still! hush! 

Whis-tle (hwis'sl), n. A small 
wind instrument ; a sound made 
by escape of steam through an 
aperture, or by the breath : — 
v. i., to form a kind of musical 
modulation of the breath; to 
sound shrill : — v. t. f to call by a 
whistle. 

Whis'tling, p. prs. 

Whit (hwlt), n. A point, a jot, a 
small part. 

White (hwlte), a. Snowy; pale; 
pure : — n., any thing white ; 
whiteness. 

White- Liv-er-ed (hwlte'nVurd), 
a. Cowardly. 

White-Meat (hwlte'm^et), n. Food 
made of milk, butter, eggs, &c. 

Whi-ten (hwl'tn), v. t. To make 
white : — v. L, to grow white. 

White-ness (hwlte'ne's), n. The 
state of being white, purity. 

White-wash (hwlte'w6sh), n. A 
wash of lime and water for whi- 
tening walls, <fec. : — v. t., to cover 
with whitewash. 

White' washes, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

White-Wine (hwlte'wlne), n. Any 
light colored wine. 

Whith-er (hwiTH'dr), ad. To 
what place, where. 
££&- Hither, thither, and 
whither were formerly used 
after verbs of motion as the 
equivalents of here, there 
and where. They are now 
used only on solemn occasions. 

Whith-er-so-ev-er ( v hwiTH-ur-sd 
ev'ur), ad. To whatsoever place. 

Whi-ting (hwl'ting), n. A small 
sea-fish ; a soft chalk. 

Whi-tish (hwl'tish), a. Somewhat 
white. 

Whi-tish-ness (hwl'tlshHiSs), n 
State of being whitish. 

#Whit-Leath-er (hwit'l§TH x ur),». 
Leather dressed with alum. 
552 



Whit-low (hwit'16), n. A tumor 
at the end of a finger; a felon. 

Whit-sun-day (hwit'sunMe), ) 

*Whit-sun-tide (hwlt'sunHtde), j 
n. The seventh Sunday after 
Easter. 

Whit-tle (hwlt'tl), v. t. To cut 
with a knife: — n. } a knife. 

Whit'tling, p. prs. 

Whiz (hwiz), v. i. To make a hum- 
ming, hissing noise: — n., a hum- 
ming and hissing noise. 

Whiz'zing, p. prs. 

Whiz'zed, p. prf. 

Whiz'zes, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Who (h&6), pro. [Relative.] [sing. 
and pi. : — nom. who ; pos.WHOSE ; 
obj. whom ] Which person. 

Who-ev-er (h66-eVur), pro. [Com- 
pound relative.'] [sing, and pi.: — 
nom. whoever ; pos. whosever; 
obj. whomever.] Any one. 
T^S** Whoever, whoso, and 
whosoever, are applied only 
to persons. 

Whoh (w6), in. Stop! (used to 
horses.) 

Whole (hole), n. The totality : — 
%., all, total; complete, uninjured. 

Whole-sale (hole'sale), n. Sale 
in the lump, the mass : — a., buy- 
ing or selling in large quantities. 

Whole-some (h61e'sum), a. Tend- 
ing to promote health : salutary. 

Whole-some-ly (hole'suinHe), ad. 
Salubriously ; healthily. 

Whole-some-ness (h61e'sum x ne ! s), 
n. The quality of conducing to 
health; salubrity. 

*Whol-ly (hole'le), ad. Totally. 

Whom (hdoin), pro. [Relative.] 
The objective case of who. 

Whom-ev-er (h66m-ev'ur), pro. 
[Compound relative.] The object- 
ive case of whoever. 

Whom-so-ev-er ( v h&6m-s6-eVur), 
pro. [Compound relative.] The 
objective case of whosoever. 

Whoop (h66p), n. A shout of pur- 
suit: — v. i. y to shout; to hoop. 



Whorl (hwurl), n. An arrange- 
ment of a number of leaves 
around a stem as a centre; a vo- 
lution or spire of a shell. 

*Whor-tle-ber-ry (hwur'tPbfir- 
re), n. A bilberry, a huckleberry. 

Whor'tle n ber-ries, n. pi. 

Whose (h66z), pro. [Relative.] 
The possessive case of who and 

WHICH. 

*Whos-ev-er (h66z-eVur), pro. 
[Compound relative.] The pos- 
sessive case of whoever. 

Who-so (h66's6), ) 

*Who-so-ev-er f h&fl-s6-eVur), J 
pro. [Compound relative.] [sing. 
and pi. : — nom. whoso or who- 
soever ; pos. whosesoever ; 
obj. whomsoever.] Any without 
restriction: — see whoever. 

Whur (hwur), v. i. To pronounce 
the letter r with force. 

Whur'ring, p. prs. 

Whur'red, p. prf. 

Why (hwl), ad. For what reason. 

Wick (wlk), n. The cotton of a 
candle or lamp. 

Wick-ed (wlk'id), a. Given to 
vice, sinful, heinous. 

Wick-ed-ly (wik'id v le), ad. With 
vice, criminally. 

Wick-ed-ness (wlk'ld^ne's), n. 
Guilt, moral ill, vice; impiety. 

Wick-er (wlk'kur), a. Made of 
small sticks or twigs. 

Wick-et (wlk'klt), n. A small 
gate; a bar used in playing 
cricket. 

WiDE, a. Broad, extended far 
each way, large : — aol., at a dis- 
tance ; with great extent. 

Wide-ly (wide'le), ad. Remotely j 
with great extent each way, far. 

Wi-den (wl'dn), v. t. To make 
wide : — v. i., to become wide ; to 
extend. 

Wide-ness (wlde'nSs), n. Extent, 
breadth. 

*Widg-eon (wld'jln), n. A wa- 
terfowl. 



WIL 



TO 
n5r, n6t— tube, tub, bull— oil— p6und- 



-thin, thIs. 



WIN 



**Wid-ow (wid'6), n. A woman 
whose husband is dead : — v. t., to 
deprive of a husband. 

Wid-ow-er (wldWur), n. A man 
whose wife is dead. 

Wid-ow-hood (wid'6 x hud), n. The 
state of a widow. 

Width (wid^A), n. Breadth, wide- 
ness. 

*Wield (weeld), v. t. To use with 
full command ; to sustain. [257.] 

Wield-y (weeld'e), a. Manage- 
able. 

Wier. See wear (noun), 

Wie-ry. See WIRY. 

Wife, n. [pi. wives.] A woman 
who has a husband. 

Wife-hood (wife'hud), n. State 
of a wife. 

Wig, n. A covering for the head, 
consisting of hair united by a 
kind of network. 

Wig-gle-Tail (wlg'glHale), n. 
The larva of the mosquito. 

Wight (wite), n. A person, a be- 
ing. [231-4.] 

Wig-wam (wlg'wam), n. An In- 
dian hut. 

Wild, a. Not tame; not culti- 
vated ; ungoverned ; savage ; 
found in the open field: — n., a 
desert, a wilderness. 

Wild-Cat (wild'kat), n. A fero- 
cious animal of the cat kind. 

Wil-der (wil'dur), v. t. To be- 
wilder. 

Wil-der-ness (wll'dur^nes), n. A 
desert j a forest ; a wild. 

Wild-fire (wlld'fire), n. A very 
inflammable composition. 

Wild-goose-Chase (wild-g65se'- 
tshase), n. A vain pursuit. 

Wild-ing (wilding), n. A wild, 
sour apple. 

Wild-ly (wild'le), ad. Without 
cultivation or tameness; irregu- 
larly; with disorder; fiercely. 

Wild-ness (wlld'nds), n. Rude- 
ness ; savageness ; irregularity ; 
state of being wild. 



WIle, n. A deceit, snare, trick. 
*Wil-ful ) , 2 „,3 n f Stub- 

Wi L l- F 0l ) < wl1 M1 )' a - j born, 
perverse ; obstinate. 

*WlL-FUL-LY ] , 2 ,, f s lM n i 

Obstinately, stubbornly. 

*WlL-FUL-NESS } , zi/r-six 2 \ 

Obstinacy ; stubbornness. 
*Wi-li-ness (wi'le x nes), n. Craft- 
iness, cunning. 
Will, n. Choice; command; de- 
sire; pleasure; disposition; tes- 
tament : — v. t., to desire ; to com- 
mand ; to bequeath : — v. i. [would 
— defective], an auxiliary verb 
expressing futurity with or with- 
out obligation. 

j^^ Will, when used alone as 
an auxiliary verb, is a sign of 
the first future tense. In the 
second and third persons it 
expresses mere futurity; in 
the first person it expresses 
futurity and a promise, com- 
mand, or threat: — see shall 
and have. 
Wil'ling, p. prs. : — a., inclined to 

any thing, disposed, prompt. 
Wil-ling-ly (wll'ling N le), ad. With 

one's own consent. 
Wil-ling-ness (wil'lingWs), n. 
Freedom fromreluctance,consent. 
Wil-low (wll'ld), n. A tree. 

WlLL-WITH-A-WlSP (wll'wlt/i-a- 

v wisp), n. An ignis-fatuus. 

WIlt, v. i. To wither; to droop: — 
v. t., to cause to wither or droop. 

Wi-ly (wi'le), a. [wilier — wili- 
est.] Cunning,sly,artful. [52-38.] 

Wim-ble (wim'bl), n. An instru- 
ment for boring holes. 

Wim-ple (wim'pl), n. A hood, a 
veil. 

WIn, v. t. [won — won.] To gain 
by conquest ; to obtain : — v. i. } to 
gain the victory. 

Win'ning, p. prs. : — a., attractive, 

charming : — n., the sum won. 

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Wince (winse), v. i. To winch. 

Win'cing, p. prs. 

Winch (winsh), v. i. [prs. t. 3, 
winches.] To shrink from pain; 
to kick or flounce with impatience. 

Wind (wind or wind), n. A strong 
motion of the air; breath, breeze. 

Wind, v. t. [wound or winded — 
wound or winded.] To turn 
round; to twist; to sound by in- 
flation : — v. i., to turn; to move 
round ; to change. 

Wind-age (wlnd'ije), n. The dif- 
ference between the diameter of 
the bore of a gun and that of the 
ball. 

Wind-bound (wind'boiind), a. Con- 
fined by contrary winds. 

Wind-fall (wind'fal), n. Fruit 
blown down from the tree; any 
unexpected good. 

Wind-Flow-er (wind'fldiTur), n. 
The anemone. 

Wind-G-age (wind'gaje), n. An 
instrument for ascertaining the 
velocity of the wind. 

Wind-GtAll (wind'gal), n. A tumor 
at or near the fetlock of a horse. 

Wind-GtUN (wind'gun), n. A gun 
which is discharged by com- 
pressed air. 

Wind-i-ness (wind'e v nes), n. State 
of being windy, pufilness. 

Wind-ing-Sheet (windlng'sheet), 
n. A sheet in which the dead 
are wrapped. 

Wind-lass (wlnd'las), n. A cylin- 
der used to raise weights. 

Wind'lass x es, n. pi. 

Wind-less (wind'les), a. Having 
no wind. 

Wind-mill (wind'inil), n. A mill 
turned by the wind. 

Win-dow (win'do), n. An aperture 
in a building for light or air. 

Wind-pipe (wind'plpe), n. The 
passage for the breath to and 
from the lungs ; the trachea. 

Wind-row (wind'r6), n. A row of 
hay raked together. 

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WIN WIS 

Fate, far, fall, fat — me, met — pine, pin — n6, mSve, 



WIT 



Wind-ward (wlnd'wurd), ad. To- 
wards the wind : — a., being to- 
wards the wind: — n., the point 
from which the wind blows. 

Wind-y (wlnd'e), a. [windier — 
windiest.] Consisting of winds; 
tempestuous, stormy. 

WIne, n. The fermented juice of 
the grape, &c. 

Wing, n. The limb of a bird by 
which it flies ; the side body of 
an army; flight: — v. t., to fur- 
nish with wings; to fly; to 
wound in the wing. 

Wing-ed (wlng'Sd), a. Having 
wings; swift. 

Wing-less (wing'les), a. Having 
no wings. 

Wing-Shell (wlng'shel), n. The 
shell covering the wings of an 
insect. 

Wing-y (wlng'£), a. Having wings, 
swift, rapid. 

Wink (wlngk), v. i. To shut the 
eyes ; to direct by the motion of 
the eyelids ; to connive : — n., the 
act of closing the eye; a hint 
by the eye. 

Win-ner( wln'nur),n.One who wins. 

Win-now (win'no), v. t. To sepa- 
rate by means of the wind; to 
blow away as chaff. 

Win-some (wln'sum), or. Merry, 
cheerful. 

Win-ter (win'tur), n. The cold 
or wet season ; December, Janu- 
ary, and February : — v. t., to pass 
the winter : — v. i», to feed during 
the winter. 

Win-ter-green (wln'tuYgre&n), n. 
A medicinal evergreen. 

Win-ter-kill (win'tur x kil), v. t. 
To kill by means of the cold of 
winter. 

Win-ter-ly (wln'tuVle), 

Win-ter-y (win 

*Win-try (win 

Belonging to winter, cold, 

Wi-ny (wi'ne), a. Having the 
taste or qualities of wine. 



wJn'tuVle), ] 
win'turVe), >- a. 
a'tre), J 



Wipe, v. t. To cleanse by rubbing; 

to clear away : — n., a blow, a 

rub ; a reproof. 
Wi'ping, p. prs. 
WIre, n. Metal drawn into slender 

threads : — v. L, to bind with wire. 
Wi'ring, p. prs. 
Wire-Bridge (wlre'bridje), n. A 

bridge mainly sustained by wire, 
Wire-draw (wlre'draw), v. t. 

[WIREDREW WIREDRAWN.] To 

draw out into wire ; to spin out. 

Wire-Pul-ler (wlre'ptlnir), n. 
One who pulls the wire of a pup- 
pet-show; an intriguer; apolit- 
ical manager. 

Wi-RY(wl're) a. [wirier — wiriest.] 
Made of, or like, wire; strong 
and pliant; also written wiery. 

Wis, v. t. [wist — defective.] To 
think; to suppose. 

Wis-dom (wiz'dum), n. The power 
of judging rightly, sapience, the 
right use of knowledge, pru- 
dence. [35-8.] [351-28.] 

Wise (wlze), a. Sapient, judging 
rightly ; having wisdom ; pru- 
dent ; skilled ; knowing : — n., 
manner, way of being. 

Wise-a-cre (wlze'a x kur), n, A 
dunce, a fool, a wiseling. 

Wise-ling (wize'ling), n. One pre- 
tending to be wise. 

Wise-ly (wlze'le), ad. Prudently, 
judiciously. 

WIsh, n. Longing desire : — v. %., 
to have strong desire: — v. t., to 
long for; to desire. 

Wish'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Wish-ful (wish'ful), a. Showing 
desire, eager. 

Wish-ful-ly (wish'ful x 16), ad. 
With longing or earnest desire. 

Wis-ket (wis'ket), n. A basket. 

Wisp, n. A small bundle. 

Wist, pst. t. of wis. 

Wist-ful (wishful), a. Attentive, 
earnest. 

Wist-ful-ly (wlst'fuTle), ad. At- 
tentively ; earnestly. 



WIt, n. The faculty of exhibiting 

ludicrous combinations of ideas ; 

humor; quickness of fancy; a 

man of genius; sense: — v. t. 

[wot — defective], to know: — v.i., 

to be known. 
Witch (wltsh), n. A woman given 

to sorcery : — v. t., to bewitch. 
Witch'es, n. pi. and^rs. t. 3. 
Witch-craft (wltsh'kraft), | 
Witch-er-y (witsh'urYe), j n 

The practices of witches, sorcery. 
With (wIth), prp. Noting the 

cause or means, by : — see withe. 
*With-al (wiTH-al'), ad. Along 

with the rest, besides. 
*With-draw (wiTH-draw'), v. t. 

[WITHDREW WITHDRAWN.] To 

take back : — v. i., to retreat ; to 
retire; to retract. 

WlTH-DRAW-ING-R00M(wlTH-draw' 

ingVo&m), n. A drawing-room. 
With-draw-al (wlTH-draw'al), «. 
Withdrawment. 

WlTH-DRAW-MENT (wiTH-draw'- 

ment), n. Act of withdrawing; 
a recalling. 

With-er (wiTH'ur), v. L To fade, 
to dry up; to waste; to pine 
away : — v. t., to cause to decay 
or shrink. [236-12.] 

With-ers (wiTH'urz), n. pi. The 
joint uniting the shoulder and 
neck of a horse. 

With-er-Wrung (wiTH'urYung), 
a. Injured in the withers. 

WlTH-HOLD (wlTH-h61d / ), V. t. 
[WITHHELD WITHHELD OT WITH- 

holden.] To restrain; to hold 
back ; to keep back. 
With-in (wiTH-in'), prp. In the 
inner part ; not longer ago than ; 
in the reach of: — ad., in the in- 
ner part; internally. 

WlTH-OUT (wlTH-6ut'), prp. Not 

within the compass of; on the 
outside of: — ad., on the outside: 
— con., unless, except. 



WOF 



WOO 
nor, n6t— tube, tub, bdll — dil- 



-pMnd — thin, this. 



WOO 



WlTH-STAND (wlTH-Stand'), V. t. 
[WITHSTOOD — WITHSTOOD.] To 

oppose ; to resist. 

With-y (wl^'e), n. A species of 
willow-tree : — a., made of withes. 

Wit-less (wit'les), a. Wanting 
understanding. 

Wit-ling (wit'ling), ». A pre- 
tender to wit. 

Wit-ness (wlt'nes), n. Testimony, 
one who gives testimony : — v. t., 
to see; to attest; to give testi- 
mony to : — v. i.,to give testimony ; 
to depose, (ap. p. — of.) 

Wit'ness^es, n. pi. snad prs. t. 3. 

Wit-snap-per (wit'snap^pur), n. 
One who affects wit. 

Wit-ted (wit'te'd), a. Having wit 
(used in compound words). 

#Wit-ti-cism (wit'te^sizm), n. A 
saying affectedly witty ; a witty 
remark. 

Wit-ti-ly (wit'te'le), ad. Inge- 
niously. 

Wit-ti-ness (wit'te^ne's), n. The 
quality of being witty. 

WiT-TiNG-LY(wit / tlng v le),adKnow- 
ingly. 

Wit-ty (wit'te), a. [wittier — 
wittiest.] Full of wit, facetious, 
ingenious, sarcastic. 

WivE, v. t. or v. i. To take a wife. 

Wi'ving, p. prs. 

Wives, h. pi. of wife a,n& prs. t. 3 
of WIVE. 

*Wiz-ard (wlz'urd), n. A man 
given to unlawful arts, a con- 
jurer, a sorcerer: — a., enchant- 
ing. [73-27.] 

Woad (w6de), n. A plant used in 
dyeing ; weld. 

Woe (w6), n. Misery ; sorrow, 
grief: — sometimes written wo. 

Woe-be-gone ) (wd'be x g&n or wo'- 

*Wo-be-gone j be N gawn), a. Full 
of sorrow. 

*Wo-ful (wd'fftl), a. Wretched, 
miserable, sorrowful, calamitous. 

Wo-ful-ly (w6'ful v le), ad. Sor- 
rowfully; calamitously. 



Wo-ful-ness (w6'fufne , s), n. Ca- 
lamity, misery. 

Woke, }jst. t. andjo. prf. of wake. 

Wolf (wiilf), n. [pi. wolves.] 
A wild, ferocious animal. 

Wolf-ish (wulfish), a. Like a 
wolf. 

Wolf's-bane (wulfs'bane), n. A 
poisonous plant, aconite. 

Wolf-ram (wiilf ram), n. A white, 
brittle metal ; tungsten. 

Wolves, pi. of wolf. 

Wom-an (wiim'un), n. [pi.* women 
(wim'min).] The adult female 
of the human race. 

Wom-an-hood (wum'iWhud), n. 
The qualities of a woman. 

Wom-an-ish (wiirn'unlsh), a. Suit- 
able to a woman, feminine. 

Wom-an-kind (wiim'un^kind), n. 
The race of human females. 

Wom-an-ly (wum'un N le), a. Be- 
coming a woman. 

Wom-en ( wlm'min), n.pl. of woman. 

Won (wun), pst. t. and p. prf. of 

WIN. 

Won-der (wiin'dur), v. i. To be 
astonished: — n., astonishment; 
amazement; a strange or inex- 
plicable thing. 

Won-der-ful (wun'durYul), a. 
Astonishing, marvellous. 

Won-der-ful-ly (wun'durYiil-le), 
ad. Amazingly. 

Won-der-ful-ness (wun'dur N ful- 
nes), n. The state of being 
wonderful. 

Won-der-struck (wun'durWuk), 
a. Amazed, surprised. 

Won-drous (wun'drus), a. Mar- 
vellous, strange. 

*Won-drous-ly (wun'drus x le), ad. 
To a strange degree, wonderfully. 

Wont (wiint), v. i. [wont or wont- 
ed — wont or wonted.] To be 
accustomed : — v. t., to accustom. 
[84-18.] [302-15.] 

W66, v. i. To court; to make 
love : — v. t., to solicit in mar- 
riage; to importune fondly. 



*Woos, prs. t. 3. 

* Woo-ed (w66d), p. prf. 

Wood (wud), n. A thick planta- 
tion of trees ; timber : — v. t., to 
supply with wood. 

Wood-bine (wud'bine), n. A va- 
riety of honeysuckle. 

Wood-chuck (wud'tshuk), n. A 
burrowing animal. 

Wood-cock (wiid'k6k), n. A bird 
of passage. 

Wood-cut (wud'kut), n. An en- 
graving on wood. 

Wood-ed (wud'M), a. Supplied 
with wood. 

Wood-en (wud'dn), a. Made of 
wood; hard. 

Wood-House (wud r h6use), n. A 
house for wood. 

WooD-Hous-Es(wud'h6uz v iz),w.jo/. 

Wood-land (wiid'land), n. Ground 
covered with woods : — a., covered 
with woods. 

Wood-Lark (wud'lark), n. A sort 
of melodious lark. 



Wood-man (wud'man), { 



A 



Woods-man (wudz'man) 

sportsman; one who fells tim- 
ber ; a forester. 
Wood'men, ) 7 

Woodsmen,] n ' pL 
Wood-Note (wud'n6te), n. A wild 

music. 
Wood-Nymph (wud'nimf ), n. A 

nymph of the woods. 
Wood-peck-er (wud'peViir), n. A 

bird that pecks holes in wood in 

search of insects. 
Wood-Pig-eon (wud'pifin), n. A 

wild pigeon. 
Wood-Reeve (wud're£ve), n. An 

overseer of a wood. 
Wood-y (wud'e), a. Abounding 

with wood, ligneous. 
*Woo-er (w66'ur), it. One who 

courts a woman. 
W66f, n. The set of threads that 

cross the warp, the weft. 
Woo-ing-ly (w66'ing N le), ad. In 

a wooing manner. 

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WOE, 



WOK 
Fate, far, fS.ll, fat — me, met — pine, pin — n6, m6ve, 



WOU 



Wool (will), n. The fleece of sheep; 
short, thick hair. 

wool, consisting of wool. 
Wool-Gath-er-ing (wul-gaTH'ur- 

Ing), n. A useless pursuit. 
Wool-GtROW-er (wiil'gro^ur), n. 

One who raises sheep for wool. 

WOOL-I-NESS ) / 3101X2 n 

•fcTO- \ ( wurle nes), n. 

'"WOOL-LI-NESS j v " 

State of being woolly. 

*Wool-ly (wiil'le), a. Consisting 
of, or like, wool. 

Wool-Pack (wiil'pak), n. A bag 
or bundle of wool. 

Wool-Sack (wiil'sak), n. A sack 
made of wool ; the seat of the 
Lord Chancellor of England. 

Word (wurd), n. A single part of 
speech ; a promise ; Scripture ; 
tidings : — v.*., to express in words. 

Word-Book (wurd'biik), n. A 
dictionary. 

Word-Catch-er (wurd'katsh v ur), 
n. One who cavils at words. 

Word-i-ness (wurd'e'nes), n. The 
state of abounding with words. 

Word-y (wtird'e), a. [wordier — 
wordiest.] Verbose. 

Wore, pst. t. of wear. 

Work (wurk), n. Labor, toil ; em- 
broidery of the needle : deed : — 
v. i, [worked or wrought — 
worked or wrought], to labor; 
to ferment ; to operate : — v. t., to 
cause to operate ; to manufacture. 

Work-a-ble (wurk'a^bl), a. Pos- 
sible to be worked. 

Work-Day (wurk'da), n. A day 
for labor ; a working-day. 

Work-Fel-low (wurk'feTld), n. 
A fellow-laborer. 

^•Work-folk (wurk'f6ke), } -, 

Work-folks (wurk'f6kes), J n ' & ' 
People that labor. 

Work-house (wurk'house), n. A 
house where persons are com- 
pelled to work ; a manufactory. 

WoitK-Hous-Es(wurk'h6uzlz),»j.pZ. 
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Work-ing-Day (wurk'ingMa), n, 

A day for labor; a work-day. 
Work-man (wurk'man), n. An 

artificer, a laborer. 
Work'men, n. pi. 
Work-man-like (wurk'man^like), 
Work-man-ly (wurk'man^ld), 

a. Well performed. 
Work-man-ship (wurk'man^shlp), 

n. Art, skill ; manufacture. 
Work-shop (wurk'shSp), n. A 

place where work is done. 
World (wurld), n. The earth ; 

present state of existence ; man 

kind ; a secular life ; a great 

quantity; what the world con 

tains ; the universe ; a sun, star, 

or planet. 
World-li-ness (wurld'leWs), n. 

Covetousness ; love of the world. 
World-ling (wurld'ling), n. A 

person bent upon profit. 
World-ly (wurld'le), a. Kelating 

to this life ; secular, common ; 

bent upon this world: — ad., with 

relation to this life. 
Worm (wurm), n. An insect; a 

grub ; something tormenting : — 

v. t., to work slowly : — v. i. f to 

get by secret means. 
Worm-Eat-en (wurm'e^tn), a. 

Eaten by worms ; worthless. 
Worm-Fence (wiirm'fense), n. A 

zig-zag fence ; a stake-fence. 
Worm-wood (wurm'wud), n. A 

bitter herb. 
Worm-y (wurm'e),a. Full of worms. 
Worn, p. prf. of wear. 
Wor-ri-er (wur'reur), n. One 

that worries. 
Wor-ry (wur're), v. t. [prs. t. 3, 

worries.] To tear; to harass; 

to tease : — n., pother ; state of 

fretfulness or vexation. 
Wor'ri-ed, p. prf. 
Worse (wurse), a. [com. of bad, 

ill, and evil.] More bad, more 

ill, more evil : — ad. [com. of bad- 
ly, ill, evil, and evilly], in a 

more evil manner. 



Wor-ship (wur'ship), n. Dignity, 
eminence ; adoration ; religious 
reverence: — v. t., to adore; to 
honor ; to reverence : — v.i.,to per- 
form acts of religious homage. 
Worshipping, ) 
*Wop/shipVing, \P-P r8 - 
Wor'ship-ed, j j, 

* Wor'shipp-ed, J &' P r f' 
Wor-ship-ful (wur'shipYul), a. 
Respected for dignity ; a title of 
respect. 
Wor-ship-ful-ly (wur'shipYul- 
le), ad. Respectfully, with honor. 
Wor-ship-er ) , 2 , is \* s 
*Wor-ship-per ) (wir'shlpW), n. 

One who worships. 

Worst (wurst), a. [sup. of bad, ill, 
and evil.] Most bad, most ill, 
most evil: — ad. [sup. of badly, 
ill, evil, and evilly], most 
evil : — n. y the most calamitous or 
wicked state: — v. t., to defeat; 
to overthrow. 

*Worst-ed (wurst'ld or wust'ed), 
n. Woollen yarn, made of combed 
wool : — a., consisting of worsted. 

Wort (wurt), n. A plant; new beer. 

Worth (wurfA), n. Price; value; 
virtue : — a., equal in price to, 
equal in value to: — v. i., to hap- 
pen to ; as, "Woe worth the day." 

Wor-thi-ly (wur'THe x le), ad. De- 
servedly, justly, suitably. 

Wor-thi-ness (wur'THeues), n. 
Desert, merit, excellence, dignity. 

Worth-less (wur^'le's), a. Vile, 
base, having no value. 

Worth-less-ness (wiirtMe : s v ne ! s), 
n. Want of value. 

Wor-thy (wur'THe), a. [worthier 
— worthiest.] Deserving, meri- 
torious ; valuable (ap. p. — of) : 
— n., a man deserving of praise. 

Wor'thies, n. pi. 

Wot, pst. t. of wit. 

Would (wud), pst. t. of will : — see 
will and have. 

WdtJND, pst. t. and p. prf. of 

WIND. 



WRE 



WRI 
nSr, n&t— tube, tub, bull— 611- 



-pdund — thin, THis. 



WRY 



Wound (w66nd or wound), n. A 
hurt given by violence ; an in- 
jury : — v. t., to hurt by violence. 

Wove, pst. t. of weave. 

Wo'VEN, p. prf. Of WEAVB. 

* Wraith (rkthe), n. An apparition. 

Wran-gle (rang'gl), v, i. To dis- 
pute peevishly : — n. y a perverse 
dispute, brawl. 

Wran'gling, p. prs. : — «., the act 
of disputing angrily. 

Wran-gler (rang'glur), n. One 
who wrangles. 

Wrap (rap), v. t. To enclose ; to 
fold ; to roll together. 

*Wrap'ping, p. prs. 

Wrap-ped (rapt), p. prf. 

Wrap-per (rap'pur), n. A cover; 
a loose garment,* one who wraps. 

Wrath (rkth or ibth), n. Anger, 
fury, rage. 

Wrath-ful (rafA'ful or rbth'fui), a. 
Angry, furious, passionate. 

Wrath-ful-ly (ra^'fiirie or rbth r - 
ful v le), ad. Furiously ; pas- 
sionately. 

Wrath-less (ra^'les or xhtJi'lfe), 
a. Free from anger. 

Wrath-y {rkthlh or rbth'k), a. 
[wrathier — wrathiest.] Very 
angry. 

Wreak (reek), v, t. To revenge; 
to inflict. 

Wreath (reef A), n. A garland; 
a chaplet ; any thing twisted. 

Wreaths (reeTHz), n. pi. 

Wreathe (reeTHe), v. t. To curl, 
to encircle ; to interweave : — v. i., 
to be interwoven. 

Wreath'ing, p. prs. 

Wreath-y (reeTH'&), a. Curled; 
spiral. 

Wreck (r£k), n. Destruction ; 
ruin; ruins of a ship [144-15]: 
— v. t., to ruin; to destroy by 
dashing on rocks : — v. i., to suffer 
total loss. 

Wreck-er (rek'flr), n. A plun- 
derer of wrecked vessels. 

Wren (ren), n. A small bird. 



* Wrench (r£nsh), v. t. To pull 
by violence; to distort; to twist, 
to strain : — n., a violent twist ; 
a sprain; an instrument for 
screwing. 

Wrench'es, n. pi. and prs. t. 3. 

Wrest (rest), v. t. To twist by 
violence ; to extort by force ; to 
pervert : — n., distortion ; perver- 
sion. 

Wres-tle (res'sl), v. i. To strug- 
gle ; to contend ; to strive. 

'•Wres-tling (reV sling), p. prs. 

Wretch (retsh), n. A worthless 
person ; a knave ; a profligate. 
[275-9.] 

Wretch'es, n. pi. 

Wretch-ed (retsh'ed), a. Misera- 
ble, unhappy, despicable. 

Wretch-ed-ly (retsh'edle), ad. 
Miserably, meanly. 

Wretch-ed-ness (retsh'ed N nes), n. 

_ Misery, afflicted state. 

Wrig-gle (rig'gl), v. i. To move 
the body to and fro with a rest- 
less, waggling motion. [366-23.] 

Wrig'gling, p. prs. 

*Wright (rite), n. A workman, 
an artificer. 

Wring (ring), v. t. [wringed or 

WRUNG — WRINGED or WRUNG.] 

To twist ; to squeeze ; to press ; 
to extort; to torture: — v. i., to 
writhe as in anguish : — w., act 
of writhing ; a twist, a squeeze. 

*Wring-Bolt (ring'bolt), n. A 
bolt used by ship-carpenters. 

Wrink-le (ringk'kl), n. Furrow of 
the skin or of the face ; a fold or 
furrow in cloth ; any roughness : 
— v. t., to contract into furrows; 
to make uneven : — v. i., to be- 
come furrowed. 

Wrink'ling, p. prs. 

Wrist (ristj, n. The joint by 
which the hand is united to the 
arm. 

*Wrist-band (rlst'band), n. The 
band or fastening about the 
wrist. 

47* 



Writ (rit), n. Any thing written ; 
Scripture ; a judicial process : — 
p. prf. of write. 

Write (rite), v. t. [wrote — writ- 
ten or writ.] To express by 
means of letters ; to impress ; to 
produce, as an author; to com- 
pose ; to engrave : — v. i., to per- 
form the act of writing. 

Wri'ting, p. prs. : — n.y a legal in- 
strument ; a book ; a deed ; any 
thing written. 

Wri-ter (ri'tur), n. One who 
writes; a scribe; a penman; an 
author. 

Writhe (riTHe), v. t. To distort ; 
to wrest ; to twist : — v. i., to be 
distorted. [83-29.] 

Writh'ing, p. prs. 

Wri-ting. See under write. 

Wri-ting-Mas-ter (rl'tlng x mas- 
tur), n. A teacher of penmanship. 

WRITTEN, p. prf. Of WRITE. 

Wrong (rdng), n. Injury, error; 
injustice: — a., not right; unfit; 
unjust ; untrue ; erroneous : — 
ad., amiss ; erroneously : — v. t., 
to injure ; to treat with injustice. 

Wrong-ful (r&ng'fiil), a. Injuri- 
ous ; unjust. 

Wrong-ful-ly (r&ng'fiirie), ad. 
With injustice. 

Wrong-ly (rSng'le), ad. Amiss; 
unjustly. 

Wrong-ness (r6ng'nes), n. Wrong 
disposition ; error. 

Wrote, p. prf. of write. 

Wroth (rkwth or rbth), a. Wrath- 
ful, angry, exasperated. 

Wrought (rawt),p*f. t. and p. prf. 
of work : — a., effected ; per- 
formed. 

Wrung (rung), pst. t. and p. prf, 
of wring. 

Wry (rl), a. Crooked; twisted; 
distorted; perverted. [173-28.] 

Wry-neck (rl'nek), n. A distorted 
neck ; a bird. 

*Wry-ness (rl'nes), n. State of 
being wry. 

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X 



XER 

Fate, far, fall, flit — me, met — pine, pin- 



-n6, mSve, 



XYS 



X 



(eks), n. The twenty-fourth 
letter and the eighteenth con- 
sonant is also a semi-vowel. The 
name is written Ex, and the 
plural Exes. As a numeral it 
signifies 10, being formed of two 
Vees (Jives), one direct and one 
inverted. X, though found in 
Saxon words, begins no word 
which is radically English. At 
the beginning of words it is pro- 
nounced like z. 



Xan-thic (zan'^Mk), a. Noting 

an acid named from its yellow 

color. 

Xan-thin ) , * ,,« n 

^v iw ™« T ^ r (zan'Mm), n. 
*Xan-thine J v " 

A yellow dye extracted from 

madder. 
Xe-bec (z£'bek), n. A small three- 
masted vessel. 
*Xe-roph-a-gy (z£-r6f'a x j&), n. 

The excessive use of dry food; 

a regimen of the ancient athletes ; 

a kind of fast observed by the 

primitive Christians. 



Xiph-i-as (zif e^as), n. The sword 

fish. 
Xiph-otd (zlf'dld), a. Ensiform ; 

sword-shaped : — n., the inferior 

termination of the breast-bone. 
Xy-lo-graph-ic ( v zi-16-graf Ik), a. 

Relating to wood-engraving. 
*Xy-log-ra-phy (zi-16g'ra N fe), n. 

The art of engraving on wood. 
Xy-lo-plas-ty fzl-16-plas'te), n. 

The art of embossing in wood. 
*Xys-ter (zis'tur), n. A surgical 

instrument, used for rasping 

bones. 



YAR 

Y(yl), n. The twenty -fifth letter 
is a consonant at the begin- 
ning of words and syllables, and 
a vowel in all other situations. 
The name is written Wy, the 
plural of which is Wies. 

#Yacht (y6t), n. A small ship of 
state or pleasure. 

Yacht-ing (y&t'ting), n. Act of 
sailing in a yacht. 

Yam, n. An edible root, resem- 
bling the potato. 

Yan-kee (yang'ke), n. An inhab- 
itant of New England : — a., per- 
taining to New England. 
jgH*- Yankee is supposed to be 
an Indian corruption either of 
the word English or of the 
French word Anglais(kng-gW). 

Yard, n. An enclosed ground; a 
measure of length containing 3 
linear feet; a measure of surface 
containing 9 square feet ; a 
measure of solidity or capacity 
containing 27 cubic feet; a long 
timber for supporting a sail. 

YARD-ARM(yard'arm), n. One-half 
of a yard for supporting a sail. 

Yard-stick (yard'stik), it. A stick 
or measure three feet in length. 

Yarn, n. Spun wool, flax, or cot- 
ton ; a lengthy story. 
558 



YEA 

Ylw, v. i. To deviate from the 
right course : — n., unsteady mo- 
tion of a ship. 
Yaul ) / 3 i\ f A boat be- 

*YawlJ^ w1 )> n '| longing tc 

a ship. 
Yawl, v. i. To cry out ; to yell : 

— usually written yowl. 
Yawn, v. i. To gape ; to open wide : 

— n., a gaping. [76-7.] 
Yawn'ing, p. prs. : — a., sleeping ; 

slumbering. 
Ye, pro. The nominative plural 

of thou : — see yotj. 
Yea (ya or ye), ad. Yes ; not only 

so, but more. 
Yea-Nay (ya/na), a. Indecisive. 
Yean-ling (yeen'ling), n. A lamb. 
Year (yeer), n. The time in which 
the earth revolves around the 
sun ; 12 calendar months. 
70t* Years are either Astro- 
nomical or Civil. Astronomical 
years are sidereal or equinoctial. 
Civil or Calendar years are 
common or leap. A sidereal 
year contains 365d. 6h. 9' 10"; 
an equinoctial, tropical, or solar 
year contains 365d. 5h. 48' 50". 
A common year contains 365, 
and a leap-year 366, days. See 

STYLE. 



YEL 

Year-Book (yeer'buk), n. A book 
published annually. 

Year-ling (yeer'ling), n. An ani- 
mal a year old : — a., being a 
year old. 

Year-ly (yeer-'le), ad. Annually: 
— a., annual. 

Yearn (yern), v. i. To feel an 
earnest desire; to grieve; to vex. 

Yeas (yaze or ye£z), n. pi. Those 
who vote in the affirmative. 

Yeast (y^st), n. The froth of 
fermenting liquors, barm, leaven : 
also written yest. 

Yeast-y (yeest'e), a. [yestier — 
yeastiest.] Frothy. 

Yelk, n. The yellow part of an 
egg: — also written yolk. 

Yell, v. t. or v. i. To cry out 
from pain or terror : — n., a hid- 
eous outcry. 

Yel-low (yel'16), a. Of the color 
of gold : — n., a bright, glaring 
color; a primitive color. 

Yel-low-ish (yeTlolsh), a. Ap- 
proaching to yellow. 

Yel-low-ish-ness (yeT161sh-ne ! s), 
n. State of being yellowish. 

Yel-low-ness (yeTlc^s), n. State 
of being yellow. 

Yel-lows (yel'lc-ze), n. pi. A dis- 
ease of cattle and plants. 



YIE 



YOU 

nor, n&t— tube, tub, bull— 611— p5und— *Mn, THis. 



YUL 



Yelp, v. i. To cry, as a dog. 

Yelp'ing, p. prs. : — n., the act of 
barking. 

*Yeo-man (y6'man), n. A man 
having a small estate in land; a 
freeholder; a farmer; an officer 
in the household of the sovereign 
of Great Britain. 

Yeo'men, n. pi. 

Ye o -man-like (yd'inan v like), a. 
Like or becoming a yeoman ; 
yeomanly. 

Yeo-man-ly (y6'man x le), a. Per- 
taining to a yeoman ; becoming 
a yeoman. 

Yeo-man-ry (y6'manVe), n. The 
collective body of yeomen or 
freeholders. [25-35.] 

Yerk, v. t. To throw out; to jerk: 
— n., a jerk. 

Yes, ad. Yea; a word of affirma- 
tion : — opposed to no. 

Yest. See yeast. 

Yes-ter (yes'tur), a. Last; being 
next before the present. 
^^^ Yester is now seldom used 
except when it is compounded 

With DAY Or NIGHT. 

Yes-ter-day (yes'turMa), n. The 
day last past : — ad., on the day 
last past. 

Yes-ter-night (yes'tur v nlte), n. 
The night last past : — ad., on 
the night last past. 

Yes-ty (yes'te), a. [yestier — 
yestiest.] Yeasty, frothy. 

Yet, con. d. Nevertheless; not- 
withstanding (cor. c. — although, 
though): — ad., besides; still; at 
this time; once again; after all, 
at least; even; hitherto. 

*Yew (yu), n. An evergreen tree 
of tough wood, much used in 
England to ornament grave- 
yards: — a., made of yew; rela- 
ting to the yew. 

Yield (yeeld), v. t. To produce; 
to concede : — v. %., to give up ; to 
give way to pressure; to sub. 
mit : — n., product, crop. 



Yielding, p. prs. : — a., bending, 
compliant ; apt to bend or com- 
ply : — n., the act of bending, com- 
plying, producing, or giving up. 

Yield-ance (ye&d'anse), n. The 
act of producing concession. 

Yield-ing-ly (yeeldlngHe), ad. 
With compliance. 

Yield-ing-ness (yeeld'ing v nes), n. 
Disposition to yield; the quality 
of yielding. 

Y6ke, n. A bandage for the neck ; 
a mark of servitude; a chain; a 
bond; slavery; a couple : — v. t., 
to bind by a yoke; to couple; 
to put in bondage ; to restrain. 

Yo'king, p. prs. 

Yoke-Fel-low (ydke'feTlo), | 

Yoke-Mate (yoke'mate), J n ' 
A companion, a mate. 

*Yolk (y6ke or y61k), n. See 

YELK. 

Yon (y&n), ] a. Being at 

Yon-der (ySn'dur), J a distance, 
but within view: — ad., at a dis- 
tance, but within view. 

*Yonk-er (yungk'ur), n. A young 
fellow: — also written younker. 

Y6re, ad. Of old time, long ago. 
[93-19.] 

You (yo6), pro. The nominative 
and the objective plural of thou. 
j0sf You, except in the solemn 
style of speech, is used instead 
of thou, thee, and ye ; it is 
always in the plural number; 
but it may be either in the 
nominative or objective case. 

Young (yung), a. Being in the 
first part of life or growth ; not 
old; inexperienced; ignorant: 
— n., offspring of animals ; young 
persons collectively, youth. 

Young-ish (yunglsh), a. Some- 
what young. 

Young-ling (yung'ling), n. A 
young animal. 

Young-ster (yung'stur), n. A 
young person; ayonker; a boy. 

Younk-er. See yonker. 



Your (yS6r), pro. or a. Belong- 
ing to you: — a possessive and 
plural form of thou, used before 
the name of that which is pos- 
sessed; as, This is your house: 
— see her and you. 
70S** Except in the solemn style 
of speech, your is substituted 
for thy, and yours for thine, 
but without becoming singular 
in number. 
Yours (y6Srz), pro. Belonging to 
you: — used after the name of 
that which is possessed; as, This 
house is yours : — see your. 
Your-self (y66r-self ), pro. Thy- 
self; thou or thee with empha- 
sis : — see yourselves. 
Your-selves (yddr-selvz'), pro. 
Ye or you with emphasis. 
70f Yourselves and your- 
self are the plural forms of 
thyself. Yourselves expresses 
a plural, and Yourself a singu- 
lar, idea, but when used in the 
nominative case they both re- 
quire a plural verb. They are 
similar in use to herself, 
which see. Yourself is pre- 
ferred to Thyself, except in 
the solemn style. 
Youth (ybbth), n. The part of 
life which succeeds childhood; 
adolescence ; a young person ; a 
young man : — n. pi., young per- 
sons collectively. 
Youths (ybbths), n. pi. 
Youth-ful (yod^'iul), a. Per- 
taining or suitable to early life ; 
young, juvenile; fresh. 
Youth-ful-ly (ybbth'fuVlk), ad. 

In a youthful manner. 
Youth-ful-ness (y66^'ful v n§s), n. 
The state of youth; the quality 
of being young. 
Yowl (y6ul), v. i. To howl or cry 

as a dog : — also written yawl. 
* Yt-tri-um (it're^um), n. A metal. 
Yule, n. The Saxon name for 
Christmas. 

559 



ZEP 



ZOD 
Fate, far, fall, fat— me, met — pine, pin — n6, m5ve, 



ZYM 



"] f Apowder- 

}► (zaffur)n. J ed oxide 



Z(zee or z£d), n. The twenty 
sixth letter and last of the 
English Alphabet, and the twen- 
tieth consonant, is a semi-vowel. 
Its name is written Zee, and the 
plural Zees. 

Zap-fer 

Zap-fir 

*Zaf-freJ (of cobalt. 

Za-ny (za/ne), n. A buffoon 

Za'nies, n. pi. 

Ze-a (ze'a), n. Maize; a genus of 
plants. 

Zeal (zeel), n. Passionate ardor; 
earnestness. [50.] [269-14.] 

Zeal-ot (zel'dt), n. A person full 
of zeal, an enthusiast. 

Zeal-ot-i-cal (zel-St'e^kal), a. 
Very zealous. 

Zeal-ot-ry (z§l'dtV6), n. The be- 
havior of a zealot. 

ZEAL-ous(z§l A us),a.Fervent,ardent 

Zeal-ous-ly (zel'us^le), ad. With 
ardor, fervently. 

*Zeal-ous-ness (zeTus^ne's), n. 
State or quality of being zealous. 

Ze-bra (ze'bra), n. A striped 
quadruped of Southern Africa, 
of the same genus and about 
the same size as a horse. 

Ze-bu (ze'bu), n. An East Indian 
quadruped. 

Ze-chin (ze'kin or chS-keV), w. See 

SEQUIN. 

Zed-o-a-ry (z5d'6 x a-r&), n. A 

fragrant medicinal plant. 
Zem-in-dar (^m-in-dar'), n. In 

India, a landholder who has the 

privilege of underletting. 
Zend, n. A language formerly 

spoken in Persia. 
Ze-nith (ze'nl<& or zkn'lth), n. 

The point over head, opposite to 

the nadir. 
Ze-o-lite (ze'oHlte), n. A mineral 

found in volcanic and other rocks, 
#Zeph-yr (zeTur), n. The west 

wind ; a mild, soft wind. 
560 



Ze-ro (z&rb), n. The cipher [ ] ; 
the point from which a ther- 
mometer is graduated : nothing : 
— a., relating to the point from 
which a thermometer is grad- 
uated; pertaining to the cipher, 
or to nothing. 

Ze'roes, n. pi. 

Zest, n. Formerly, orange-peel 
used as a relish ; that which 
gives a relish: — v. t., to give a 
relish to. 

Ze-ta (ze'ta), n. A Greek letter; 
a dining-room. 

Zig-zag (zig'zag), n. That which 
has short turns : — a., having 
short turnings: — v. t., to form 
with sharp and quick turns. 

Zig'zag v ging, p. prs. 

-Zig'zagg-ed, p. prf. 

Zinc (zingk), n. A brittle, bluish- 
white metal ; spelter. 
70IT* Webster proposes to write 
this word zink. 

ZlNC-IF-ER-OUS | (zi k4Wus) 

Zinck-if-er-ous J ^ AU S* C1 uo ; 
a. Yielding zinc. 

*Zinck-y (zlngk'£), a. Relating 
to, or containing, zinc. 

Zi-on (zl'un), n. The Church of 
God ; a hill in Jerusalem. 

Zir-co-ni-um (zfir-k6'n6Mm), n. A 
black, inflammable metal. 

*Zo-di-ac (z6'd£ x ak), n. A great 
zone or belt in the heavens which 
is divided into twelve signs, 
and which contains the apparent 
path of both sun and moon : it 
extends 8° or 9° on each side 
of the ecliptic. 

J0t* The twelve signs or con- 
stellations in the zodiac are — 

Aries (f&y Taurus 
Gemini JM? ? Cancer 
Leo <gg£ 9 Virgo $v : , Libra 
£^ y Scorpio yB* , Sagit- 
tarius <j^C j Capricornus tfi2$*j 
Aquarius jg^ > Pisces J2« . 



*Zo-di-a-cal (z6-dlTkal), a. Per- 
taining to the zodiac, or to a 
light which appears in the path 
of the sun during the twilight 
of the evening and morning. 

Zone, n. A girdle ; a belt ; one of 
the five divisions of the surface 
of the earth formed by the trop- 
ics and polar circles ; that part 
of the surface of a circle con- 
tained between two parallel chords 
and their intercepted arcs ; that 
part of a sphere contained be- 
tween two parallel planes. 

Z6ned, a. Wearing a zone. 

Zone-less (z6ne / le : s), a. Having 
no zone. 

Zo-og-ra-pher (z6-6g / ra x fur), n. 
One versed in zoography. 

Zo-o-graph-i-cal ( N zd-6-graf'e- 
v kal), a. Relating to zoography. 

Zo-og-ra-phy (z6-6g'ra v fe), n. 
The description of animals. 

Zo-ol-a-try (z6-61'a x tre), n. The 
worship of animals. 

Zo-o-log-i-cal fz6-6-16j'e v kal), a. 
Relating to zoology. 

Zo-ol-o-gist (z6-6l'6 v jlst), n. One 
versed in zoology. 

*Zo-ol-o-gy (z6-61'6^£), n. The 
natural history of animals. 

Zo-on-o-my (z6-6n'6 x me), n. The 
science of animal life. 

*Zo-oph-a-gous (z6-6.fa v gus), a. 
Feeding on animals. 

Zo-oph-o-rus (z6-6fd v rus), n. A 
frieze with figures of animals 
carved on it. 

Zo-ophVri, n. pi. 

*Zo-o-phyte (z6'6 x flte), n. A body 
partaking of the nature of an ani- 
mal and a vegetable ; as, sponge. 

Zo-o-tom-i-cal fz6-6-t6rn'e v kal), a. 
Relating to zootomy. 

Zo-ot-o-mist (z6-6t'6 v mist), n. One 
versed in zootomy. 

Zo-ot-o-my (z6-6t'6 N me), n. The 
dissection of animals. 

Zy-mol-o-gy (zl-mSlWje), n. The 
doctrine of fermentation. 



SIGNIFICATION AND PRONUNCIATION 



MODERN GEOGRAPHICAL NAMES. 



The Geographical Names of this collection have 
been deemed worthy of attention, either because 
their signification can be given, or because to the 
American reader they may present a difficulty or 
obliquity in accentuation, pronunciation, or orthog- 
raphy. Names that can be easily and properly 
expressed, and names of insignificant places, or of 
those very seldom used in the United States, have 
all been omitted. In some cases the accentuation of 
a word is all that is worthy of note. The definitions 
here collected constitute the largest systematized 
list to be found in any text-book, and teachers will 



be enabled by using it to invigorate the flagging 
interest of those who become weary of a study which, 
in some of its departments, usually repels the student 
by a lengthy array of isolated and meaningless 
names. The asterisk is still used to mark words for 
exercises in spelling; and italic initials or names 
are used to localize those beside which they are 
placed. When a word is variously spelled, usually 
only the most approved form of it is inserted : if 
more than one are given, the asterisk marks the 
preferred orthography. The scheme for exhibiting 
pronunciation remains unchanged. 



Fate, far, fall, fat — me, me't — pine, pin — nd, mSve, n6r, not — tube, tub, bull — 611 — p5und — thin, this. 



ABO 



Aar (ar). A stream or river. 

Ab-a-co (ab'a N k6). 

A-bad (a-bad'). House,* abode; 

residence. 
Abbe-ville, France (ab'veel). 
Ab-be-ville, S.C. (ab'beVH). 
VAb-er-deen'. The mouth of the 

Dee. 
-'•Ab-er-ga-ven-ny fab-e'r-ga'ne). 
Ab-o-mey (^ab-d-ma'). 
2L 



ADR 

*Ab-ou-kir ('ab-S6-keer'). 

*A-brol-hos (a-br6l / y6se). 

Ab-se'cum. 

*\Ab-ys-sin'i\a.. Mixed people. 

Ac-a-pul-co ( N a-ka-p66Fk6). 

A-ca-ray fa-ka-ri'). 

A-cheen (atch-een'). 

A-con-ca-gua ( N a-k6n-ka'gwa). 

A'cre. 

Ac'ton. Oaktown. 

Ad-i-ge (ad'eje). 

\Ad-i-ron'dack. 

Ad-ri-a (a'dre^a). 

\Ad-ri-an-o'ple. Adrian's city. 



AGU 

x Ad-ri-at'ic. Relating to Adria. 
*iE-GE-AN (e-jee'an). 
*Af-ghan-is-tan (afgan-ls-tan'). 

Country of the Afghans. 
A-gin-court (ad'jin x k66r). 
A-gra (a'gra). 
A-gua Dul-ce (a/gwa d661'sa). 

Sweet water. 
A-gua Nue-va (a'gwa nwa'va). 

New water. 
A-gtjas Ca-li-en-tes (a'gwas 

^a-le-eVte's). Hot waters or 

springs. 
*A-gul-has (a-g661'yas). A needle. 
561 



ANN 



F4te, fir, fSll, fat- 



AZO 

-m&, met — pine, pin — n&, m&ve, 



BEN 



*Aix-la-Cha-pelle faks-la v sha- 
peT). Aix is a corruption of the 
Latin aquse, waters or springs. 

*A-jac-ci-o (a-yat'tsh6). 

A-ka-ba (a'ka x ba). A pass. 

Ak-his-sar ( v ak-hls-sar'). White 
castle. 

Ak-shehr (ak-share'). White city. 

Al-a-ba-ma ( x al-a-ba'ma). Said to 
signify " Here we rest." 

Al-a-mo (al'a x m6). A poplar- tree. 

Al'be^marle, England. 

v Al-be-marle', US. 

^AL-BU-QUER-QUE^al-bSS-ker'ka). 

Al-can-ta-ra (al-kan'ta x ra). 

Al-der-ney (al'der^ne). 

*Al-eu-ti-an (al-66'she v an). A 
bold rock. 

*Al-giers (al-jeerz ; ). From al 
gezira, the island. 

Al-la-ha-bad ( v al-lah-ha-bad'). 
House or abode of God. 

^Al-le-gha'ny. 

Al-mi-ran-te ( x al-me-ran'ta). 

Alps (alps). Hills or mountains. 

Al-tai (al-ti'). The golden moun- 
tains. 

Al-ta-ma-ha (^al-ta-ma-haw'). 

Al'torf. Old village. 

Al-va-ra-do ( x al-va-ra'd6). 

*Am-a-tique ('am-a-teek'). 

AmVzon. From the Greek a, de- 
prived of, and madzos, the breast. 
J^** The Indian name, Am-as'- 
soVa, signifies boat-destroyer. 

Am-herst (am'&rst). 

A-moy'. 

Am'ster^dam. Dam or dyke of 
the Amstel. 

*An-a-huac (^an-a-wak'). 

n An-a-to'li x a. The rising or east. 

^An-da-lu'si^a. Country of the 
Vandals. 

*An-da-man'. 

An'des. A Peruvian word deno- 
ting copper. 

An'doVer. 

*An-gle-sey } (ang'grs&). Island 

Angle-sea J of the Angles. 

*An-nap'o x lis. Anne's city. 
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An-spach (an'spak). On the brook. 
Ant-arc'tic. Opposite to Arctic; 

hence, southern. 
*An-tilles (an-teel'). 
An-tip'a^ros. Opposite to Paros. 
Ant'werp. At the wharf. 
* v Ap-pa-lach'ee. 
\A.p-pa x lach-i-co'la. 
*Ap'en v nines. 
Ar-a-guay C ar-a-gwl'). 
Ar'al. An island. 
Ar-chi-pel-a-go far-ke-p&'a^gd). 

The chief sea. 
Arc'tic. Relating to a bear ; 

hence, northern. 
A-re-qui-pa ( x a-ra-kee'pa). 
Ar'gen x tine. Argentium, silver. 
Ar-gyle (ar-gile'). 
Ar-kan'sas. 

Arl'berg. Eagle mountain. 
Ar-oos'took. 
Ar-tois (^ar-twa'). 
Ash-an'tee. 
\A.sh-ta-bu'la. 
A-si-a (a'she v a). 
As-ter-a-bad ( N as-ter-a-bad'). 

Home on the Aster. 
x As-tra-can'. 
A-ta-ca-ma fa-ta-ka'ma). 
^ATCH-AF-A-LAY-AOatsh-af-a-li'a) 

Lost water. 
Ath'ens. 
At-lan'tic. Pertaining to Atlas, 

a mythological giant who sup- 
ported the world on his shoulders. 
Augs'burg. Castle of Augustus. 
Au-gus-tine ( x aw-gus-teen'). 
x Aus-tral-a'si-a. Southern Asia. 
Aus-tra'li x a. Southern land. 
Aus'tri^a. Eastern kingdom. 
*Au-vergne (6-vern'). 
A-va (a'va). A fish-pond. 
A-ver-no (a-veYn6). Without a 

bird. 
A-von (a'vun). A river. 
Az-er-bai-jan faz-er-bl-,jan'). 

Country of fire. 
Az'of. 
Az-ores (az'6rsoraz-6rz'). Hawks, 

or birds of prey. 



B 

Bal-bec 1 (bal'bek ), n. City of 
*Baal-bec J the Sun. 
Bab'el-Man'deb. Gate of tears. 
Ba-den (ba'den). Baths. 
Ba-den-wei-ler (ba'den-wi'lerj. 

Bath village. 
Ba-hi-a (ba-ee'a). A bay or harbor. 
Ba-hi-a Hon-da (ba-ee'a 6n'da). 

Deep bay. 
BAHR-EL-AB-i-ADfbar-Sl-a'be^ad). 

The white river. 
Bahr-el-Az-rek fbar-el-az'rek). 

Blue river. 
*Bai-kal (bi'kal). Rich lake. 
v Bal-e-ar'ic. The islands of this 

name were so called from the 

skill of their inhabitants in 

archery and slinging. {Ballo y 

I throw.) 
Ba-lize (ba-leez'). 
Bal-kan (bal-kan'). 
Bar-ba-does (bar-ba'd6z). 
Bas-so-ra (bas's6Va). A margin. 
Ba-ta'vi^a. The low plain. 
*Ba-ton Rouge (ba'tun r66zb/). 

Red stick. 
*Ba-yonne (ba-y&n'). 
Ba-you (bl'66). Outlet of a lake. 
Beau-fort, France (b6-f6r')« 
Beau-fort, N. and S.G. (bu'furt). 
Bed'ford. Ford near the fort. 
Bed-ou-in (bed'uVeen). 
*Beh-ring's (bee'rlngz). 
*Bel-ed'el-Jer-eed'. \ Land of 
Bel-ed'el-Jer-ip/. J dates. 
Bel'gi v um. Land of the Belgae. 
Belle-Isle ) (bel-lle'). Beautiful 
*Bellisle J isle. 
Bel'mont. Beautiful mount. 
*Bel-oo-chis-tan (beT66-tshls- 

tan'). Country of the Beloochees. 
Ben. Gaelic for mountain. 
Ben A'von. River mountain. 
*Ben-gue-la (ben-ga'la). 
Ben Lo'mond. Bare mountain. 
Ben More. Great mountain. 



BUK 



CHE 
n5r, n&t— tube, tub, bull— 611- 



•p5und — thin, THis. 



BAN 



Ber-es-i-na ( x ber-£z-ee'na). Birch 

river. 
Berg-en (be'rg'en). 
Ber-mu-da (bur-m6S'da). ) 
Ber-mu-das (bur-ni66'daz). j 

Ber'nard. 

Beth'el. House of God. 
Beth'le v hem. House of bread. 
*Bey-root (ba'r&6t). 
Blanc, Mont. White mountain. 
Blan'co. White. 
Blei-berg (bll'b^rg). Lead moun- 
tain. 
Blen-heim (bleVim). 
Bo-go-ta ( N b6-g6-ta'). 
Boj-a-dor ( v b&zh-a-d6r'). Bound. 
-Bo-lo-gna (b6-16ne'ya). 
Bom-bay'. Good harbor. 

*BOR-DEAUX ) (MpJ6/)> 

BOUR-DEAUX J v ' 

Borgne (b6rn). Blind of one eye. 
Bor-o-di-no ( N bdr-6-dee'n6). 
-^Bos'po^rus. ) 
Bos'pho v rus. J 
*Bou-logne (b66-16ne'). 
Bow-doin (b6'den). 
Brah'ma-poot'ra. Offspring of 

Brahma. 
Bras d'Or (bra'd6r'). Arm of gold. 
Bra-zil'. Brazil wood is a red 

wood. 
Brem'en, Europe. 
Bre'men, U.S. 

Bru-ges (br66'jez). Bridges. 
Brus'sels. From a Flemish word 

breecksel, a marsh. 
Bu-cha-rest (bu'ka y r£st). City of 

enjoyment. 
Bud-weiss (bS6d'wise). White 

dwelling. 
Bue-na-ven-tu-ra fbwa-na-vSn- 

t66'ra). Good undertaking. 
Bue-na Vis-ta (H)wa-na-veeVta). 

Beautiful view. 
*Bue-nos AY-RES( x bwa-n6s-l , rls), 

Good air. 
Bu-ko-wi-na ( x b66-k6-wee'na). 

Country of beech-trees. 



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Castle or fortified town. 



Burg. 

Burgh 

Burn. A brook or stream, 

Bu-ry (beVre). The same as burg, 

Bu-shire (b66-sheer'). Father of 

cities. 
Byz-an-ti-um (biz-an'she'um). 

C 

Caf-fra'ri x a. Country of the 

Caffirs, or infidels. 
Cagl-ia-ri (kal'yaVe). 
Cat-ro (kl / r6). El Kahira, the 

victorious. 
Cal-cut'ta. Temple of Cali. 
Cal-i-for'nla. 
Cal-la-o (kal-la'6). 
Ca-man-che. See comanche. 
Cam-bridge (kam'brldj). Bridge 

over the Cam. 
Camp-bell (kam'el). 
x Cam-po Bas'so. Low plain. 
Ca-na-ry (ka-na're). From cams, 

a dog. 
Can-ton'. 
v Car-ib-be'an. 
Car-lisle (kar-llle'). 
Carls'bad. Charles's Bath. 
*Carls-ruhe (karls'r&6). Charles's 

rest : — also written karlsruhe 
*Car'rick-fer'gus. Bock of 

Fergus. 
Ca-sa-le (ka-sa'la). A village. 
Cas-tile (kas-teel'). 
Ca-to-che (ka-t6'tsha). 
Cats'kill. Cat's creek. 
Cat / te x gat. Cat's hole. 
Cau'ca x sus. White mountains. 
-Cay-enne (kl-en'). 
Ce-cil (sis'sil). 
Cer-i-go (tsher^gd). 
*Ce-vennes ( v sa-ven'). 
*Cha-mou-ny (sha'mo& x ne). 
*Cha-teau (shat-t6'). A castle or 

palace. 
*Chau-di-ere fsh6-de-are'). 
*Chau-tau-que (sha-taw'kwe) 
•^ChesVpeake. Great saltish bay. 



Ches'ter. From ceaster, a forti- 
fied place. 

Chev-i-ot (tshiv'e'ut). 
Chi-ca-go (she-kaw'g6). From 

chicagowunk, the wild leek. 
*Chil-o-e (Hsheel-6-a'). 
Chim-bo-ra-zo (Hshim-b6-ra'z6). 
Cho-wan'. 

*Cin-cix-na-ti fsin-sln-na'te). 
*Ci-vi-ta Vec-chi-a (tshee've'ta- 

vek'ke'a). Old town. 
Co'-bi (k6'bee). Desert. 
Co-hock'sink. Pine lands. 
*Co-logne (k6-l6ne / ). A colony. 
CoL-o-RA-Do( N k61-6-ra'd6)Colored. 
*Co-man-che (k6-man / tsha). ) 
Co-man-ches (k6-man'tsheez). J 
*Con-e-maugh (k6n'e v maw). 
Con-nect-i-cut (kSn-net'e kut). 
Con^stan-ti-no'ple. City of Con- 

stantine. 
n Co-pen-ha'gen. Commercial port 
*Cor-dil'le x ras. Chains (applied 

to mountain ranges). 
Cor-pus Chris-ti (koi/puskris'- 

te). Body of Christ. 
x Cor-ri-en'tes. Currents. 
Cos-ta Ri-ca ( x kos-ta-ree'ka). 

Rich coast. 
*Cote d' Or (kote'ddr). Gold coast. 
*Cotes du Nord (k6te'du v n6r). 

Coasts of the north. 
Cra'ter. A cup. 
Croix (krwa). A cross. 
*Cron-stadt (kr6n'stat). King's 

town : — also written kronstadt. 
*Cu-ra-coa ( N ku-ra-s6'). 
^Cyc'la x des. From cyclos, a circle. 
Cy-re-ne (sl-re'ne). 

D 

*Da-co'tah. i 

Da-ko'ta. 

Da-ghis-tan' (Ma-gis-tan'). The 

mountain country. 
Da-ho-mey (da'h6 x ma). 
Dan-bu-ry (dan'beVre). 
Dant'zic. Danish town. 

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DUS 



FIC 

Fate, far, fall, fat — mh, met — pine, pin — 116, m6ve, 



Gill 



Dar-da-nelles fdar-da-nSlz'). 
Dec'can. The south: — also writ- 
ten DEKKAN. 

Del-hi (del'lee). 

Del'ta. The fourth letter of the 
Greek Alphabet [ A ]. It is ap- 
plied to a district enclosed be- 
tween the diverging outlets of a 
river; as, the Delta of the Kile. 

Den'mark. A low country. 

Der-bend\ ] c , , , 

-r. n n . \ Shut-up gates. 

Der-bent'. J r ° 

Des-a-gua-de-ro (deVa-gwa-da'- 

r&). An outlet. 
*Des Moines (da-mdin'). 
De-troit / . A strait. 
*Deux-Ponts (diih-p&n'). Two 

bridges. 
Dev'on. 
*Dha-wal-a-ghi-ri (daV&l-a- 

geVre). White mountains. 
*Di-ar-be-kir (de'ar-bg-ke^r')- ] 
Di-ar-bekr (de-ar'bSkr). J 

*DrEPPE (dye'p or d&-§p'). 
*Dnie-per (nee'p^r). 
*Dnie-ster (nees't&r). 

Doo-ab } ( d66 ^ b ')- Two waters. 

Do-fra-fi-eld ) (d6'vr§-fe-^ld0. 

*Do-vre-fi-eld J This name is 
derived from Daavre, a small 
village of Norway, and field or 
fjeld, a mountain ridge. 

Dom-i-ni-ca ( N d6m-e-nee'ka). 

Doo-baunt'. Turbid water. 

*Dor-dogne (ddr-d6ne'). 

*Dra-chen-fels (dra'keVfels). 
Dragon's rock. 

*Drog-he-da (drSh'hSMa). 

Dub'lin. This name seems con- 
nected with Dabh-linn, a black 
pool. 

-Du-buque (du-bS6k'). 

Dul-ce (d66l'sa). Sweet. 

Dun-bar'. The Castle of Bar. 

DuN'KiRK.The church of the downs. 

*Du Quesne (du-kane'). 

Dur-ham (dur'um). Abode of wild 
beasts. 

D us'SEi/DORF.Village on theDussel 
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The 



*Ec-ua-dor (^k-wa-dc-re') 

equator. 
Ed'in'burg, U.S. 
Ed-in-burgh, Scotland (Mln^bur- 

ruh). Castle of Edwin. 
*EH-REN-BREiT-STEiN(a / r^n-brlte / - 

stlne). Broad stone of honor. 
*Ei-sen-berg (I'zenHjgrg). Iron 

mountain. 
Ei-sen-erz (l'z§n v §rts). Iron ore. 

...-,-," ' , [ Peaked mountains. 

-El-brooz'. j 

El Do-ra-do (^l-d6-ra'd6). The 

golden country. 
Elg'in. 
El Pa-so del Nor-te (§l-pa's6 

del-n<5r'ta). The North pass. 
Eng-land (ing'gland). Land of 

the Angles. 
n En-i-ka'le. See yenikale. 
*Erz-ge-bir-ge (erts'ga-beVg'a), 

Ore mountains. 
*Erz-room'. The land of Rome. 
Es-kee Shehr (eVkee-share'). Old 

city. 
Es-pirVtu San'to. The Holy 

Spirit. 
*Es-qui-maux (eVke N m6). 
Eu-phra-tes (yu-fra'teez). To 

make glad. 
Eux-ine (yuks'in). Favorable to 

strangers. 
*Ey-e-o (i'y6). 
*Ey-lau (1'ldu). 

F 

Falk-land (fawk'land). 

*Fa-roe (fa/r6 or fa'r6 v e). 

*Fay-al (fl-al'). 

Fell. A Danish word for hill. 

Fer'ro. Iron isle. 

Fez-zan'. 

*FlCH-TEL-GE-BIR-GE (flk-tel-ga- 

b£rg'a). Pine mountains. 



*"FiN-is-TERRE( x fln-is-taiV). Land's 
end. 

Fi-ord (fe-6rd'). An estuary or bay. 

FlorVda. Flowery. 

*Fond' du x Lac. The bottom of 
the lake. 

*FoN-TAiNE-BLEAu( v f&n-tane-bl6). 
Fountain of beautiful water. 

For-mo'sa. Beautiful. 

*Fo-veaux (fo-v<V). 

France. Free country 

Frank'fort. Ford of the Franks. 

*Frei-berg (fri'berg). Free town. 

Freu-den-thal (fr6i'dSn x tal). Val- 
ley of pleasure. 

Fried-land (freed'land). Land of 
peace. 

Fri-o (free'6). Cold. 

Frith. A narrow sea. 

*Fun-chal (fodn'shal). 

Fu'nen. Beautiful country. 

G 

Ga-la-pa-gos ('ga-la-pa'gus or 
ga-la'pa x g6se). Land turtles : — 
also written gallapagos. 

Ga-li-ci-a (gal-ish'e'a). 

Gal-li-nas (gal-lee'nas). 

Gal-way (gawl'wa). 

Gan-ges (gan'jeez). Flowing 
through earth to heaven. 

*Ga-ronne (ga-r6n'). 

Gen-e-see ( N jen-e : s-se&'). 

Gen-e-va (jen-e'va). 

*Gen-e-vieve (^n-e-veeV). 

Gen-o-a (jen'6 N a). 

*Ge-ral (zha-raF). 

Ger-ma-ny (jer'ma x n£). A eu- 
phonized form of Wehr-iuaiiy 
war-man. 

*Gey-sers (gi'sers). Boiling 
springs. 

Ghaut (gawt). A mountain pass. 

Ghent (g^nt). 

Gib-ral-tar ( jib-rawl'tur). Moun- 
tain of Tarik. 

Gi-la (hee'la). 

Gi-ronde (je-r6nd'). 



HO 



IRT 
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-pMnd — thin, THis. 



KAK 



*Glou-ces-ter (glSs'tur). 
Go-tha (g6'ta). 
Got-hard St. (g6t'hard). 
*Gra-ci-as a Di-os (gra'se N as a 

dee'6se). Thanks to God. 
*Gran-a-da (gran-a'da). 
Green-wich (grin'ldge). 
*Gren-a-da (gren-a'da). 

GuA-DA-LUPE, J v ^ P ' 

GuA-DAL-Qi:iv-ER( v gwa-dal-kwlv / - 

ur). The great river. 
*Guar-da-fui ( x gwar-da-fwee'). 
*GuA-TE-jrA-LA ( x gwa-ta-ma'la). 
Guay-a-ma (gwi'a x ina). ) 
Gauy-mas (gwl'inas). j 
*Guay-a-quil ( v gwi-a-keel'). 
*Gui-an-a ( x gee-an'a). 
*Guin-ea (gln'e). 

H 

Hague. 

Hai-nan (hi-nan'). South of the sea. 

Ha-pai (ha'pl or ha'pa x ee). 

Har-wich (har'ridje). 

*Ha-vre de Grace (hav'e'r d£ 

x gras). Haven of grace. 
*H'A-wA-n (ha-wi'ee): — also called 

OWHYHEE. 

Hay-ti (ha'te). 

IIeb-rid-es (heVrid x e&z). 

Hedj-az (hej-az'). Country of pil- 
grimage. 

*Hei-del-berg (hl'deTberg). 

*Heil-bronn (hlle-br6n'). Foun- 
tain of health. 

Hel-e'na. 

*Hel'i-go x land. Holy land. 

Hen-lo'pen. 

Hert-ford, Eng. (har'furd). Stag 
ford. 

Hi-ber'ni x a. Wintry country. 

*Him-a-lay-a ( x hlm-a-li'a). The 
abode of snow. 

x Hin-doo-stan'. ) Country of the 

x Hin-do-stan'. j Hindoos. 

His x pan-i-o'la. Little Spain. 

H6. A river. 



Ho-ang- Ho (whang' b.6). Yellow- 
river. 

Ho-bo-ken (b^Wken). A to 
bacco-pipe. 

Hol'land. Hollow land. 

*Hol-stein (hSi'stine). The wood 
of the Saxons. 

Hol-y-head (h61'e x h£d). 

Hol'yoke. 

Hon-du-ras (h&n-d6S'ras). 

Hong Kong. Sweet waters. 

x Hon-o-lu'lu. 

*Hous-a-ton-ic ( x h6S-sa-t6n'lk). 
The river beyond the hills. 

Hous-sa (hoii'sa). 

Hous-ton (huse'tun). 

Hue (hwa). 

Hun-ga-ry (hung'ga x re.) Land 
of the Huns. 

Hu'ron. 

*Hy-der-a-bad ( x hi-dur-a-bad'). 
Hyder's town. 



I-be-ra (e-ba'ra). 
Ice'land. 

Ic-olm-kill ( x ik-6m-kil'). Island 
of Columba's cell : — also called 

IONA. 

*Ig-na-ci-o (ig-na'se x 6). 

Ile de France ( x eel d£ franse'). 

Isle of France. 
*Il-li-nois ( x il-lin-5i'). River of 

men. 
v In-di-an'a. 

* x In-di-an-ap'o x lis. Indiana city. 
In'dus or Slndh (sind). The sea. 
*Inns-pruck (Ins'prddk). Bridge 

of the Inn. 
x In-ver-a'ry. 
x In-ver-ness'. 

I-o-na (e-6'na). See icolmkill. 
I-o-ni-a (i-6'ne x a). 
I'oVa. 
-•'Ir-kootsk'. 
*Ir-o-quois ( x ir-6-kwdi'). 
x Ir-ra-wad'dy. The great river. 
*Ir'tysh. 

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Is-chi-a (is'ke'a). 

I-ser (ee'z^r). 

Is-la (i'la). 

Isle of Wight file 6v wtte'), 

Is-ma-il ( x is-rna-eel'). 

*Is-o-lette fe-so-leV). 

n Is-pa-han'. 

-Isth'mus. The neck. 

*Ith'a x ca. 

*I-vi-ca (e-vee'sa). 

Iv-re-a ( x iv-ra'a). 



Ja-en (ha-eV). 

Jaf'fa. 

Ja-la-pa (ha-la'pa) 

*Ja-mai-ca (ja-ma'ka). 

"Jan May-en (yan mi'^n). 

Ja-pan'. The country of the 

rising sun. 
Jas-sy (yas'se). 
Ja-va (ja'va). 
Ja-va-ry ( x ha-va-ree'). 
Jed-do (y§d'dd). 
Jen' A. 

Je-ru'sa x lem. The Holy City. 
*Jo-an-nes (zh6-an'nes). 
Jol'i x ba. The great river. 
Jo-rtjl-lo (hd-ro6l r y6). 
Ju'an de Fu'ca. 
Ju'an Fer-nan'dez, 

MlTG-GER-NATTT 7 . 

*Jung-frau (y66ng'fr6u). The 

Virgin. 
Mtj-ni-at'a. 
Jut'land. Land of the Jutes. 

K 

Kah-len-berg (ka'leVblrg). Bald 

mountain. 
Kair-wan (kare-wan'). 
* v Kal-a-ma-zoo'. 
*Kamt-chat-ka ] nA , 4iM -, 
Kamt-schat-ka j (kto-shat'ka). 
*Kan-a-wha (kan-aw'wa). 
Kansas. Smoky water. 

5C5 



LAF 



LOR 
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MAR 



Ka-ra (ka-ra'). Black. 
Ka-ra-his-sar (ka-ra'hls-sar') 

Black castle. 
*Ka-tah'din. 

Kel-at (kel-af). 

Kesh-in (k£sh-e<m'). 

*Khi-va (kee'va). 

*Kho-ras-san ( v k6-ras-san'). Re- 
gion of the sun. 

Ki-ang (k£-ang'). A river. 

Kill. A brook or creek. 

Kil-lar-ney (kil-lar'n&). 

n Kin-sha Ki-ang'. River of golden 

sands. 

* Kir-ghee z ) ,, , xx ,* 
sr \ (kir-oreez'). 

KlR-GUIS J V ° ' 

*Ki-it-si-u (k£-66'se-66') : — also 

written kioosioo. 
Kiz'il Ir'mak. The red river. 
Klatj-sen-burg (kldu'z£n x b66rg). 

Castle of the defile. 
*Kntp-hau-sen (nlp-b.Su'ze'n). 
Ko-his-tan ( v k6-his-tan'). Hill 

country. 
x Ko-ko \Nob. Blue lake. 
*Kon-igs-berg (ken'igz^beVg). 

King's town. 

t^°™ «T" 1 Ok&&r-dis-Un'). 

Kcr-dis-tan J v ' 

Land of the strong or fierce. 
Koo-rile ) n ,,, m 

*Kos-ci-tjs-ko ( x kos-s£-us'k6). 
Kuen-lttn (kw£n-166n'). 



Laa-land (la'land). Lowland : — 
also written lolland. 

Lab-ra-dor\ Workable land. 

*Lac-ca-dives (lak'kaMivz). Is- 
lands of lacca. 

Lack-a-wan-na ( x lak-a-w&n'na) : 
also written lackawannack. 

Lad-o'ga. 

Lad-rones (lad-r6nz'). Thieves. 

*La Fa-yette ( N la fa-yet'). 
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*La-go Mag-gio-re (la'gd inad- 
j6'ra.) Large lake. 

*La Guay-ra (la gwl'ra). 

La-hore (la-hdre'). 

Lah-sa, Arabia (la'sa). A spot 
where the earth's surface is per- 
vious, and the subsoil impervi- 
ous, to water : — also written 
lachsa and lassa. 

La Man-cha (la man'tsha). 

*Lang-holm (lang'um). 

La-os (la'&se). 

La Pla-ta (la pla'ta). Silver. 

La Pueb-la de los An-ge-les 
(la pweVla da 16se ang'haHes) 
The habitation of the angels. 

*Las-sa, Thibet (las'sa). Land of 
the Divine Intelligence. 

*Lau-en-burg (lM'£n x b&&rg). 

Lion's town. 

*Launces-ton (lans'tun). 
Lau-sanne (lo-zan'). 

*Lau-ter-brunn (ldii'ter^brun). 
Clear fountain. 

Leb'aVon. The white mountain. 

Le-high (le'hi). 

*\Leices-ter (les'tur). 

*Leip-sic (lipe'slk). 

Le-na (le'na). A sluggard. 

Le-vant'. The rising. 

Lew-es (166'is). 
Ley-den (li'd£n). 

Li-be'ri x a. Free state. 

*LlCH-TEN-FELS (Hk'teVf£ls). 

Bright rock. 
^Liege (leej). 

££■}«*»■ 

Li-ma (lee'ma). 

Lin-coln (llnk'un). 

Li-pa-ri (lee'pa v re). 
*Lla-nos (lya'n6se). Plains. 
Lo-bos (lo'b6se). 
Loch (16k). A lake. 

•Lof-fo'den. 
Loire (lwar). 
Lol'land. See laaland. 
Lom'bar^dy. 
Loo Choo (166 tsh6&'). 
*L'0-ri-ent (H6-re-an'). The East. 



*Lough-bor-ough (luPburViih ). 
*Lough Neagh (16h na'). 
*Lou-i-si-ade ( v l66-e-ze-ad'). 
*Lu-cerne (166-s^rn'). 
Luck-now'. 
Lu-zon (l66-z6ne'). 
*Ly-com-ing (U-kiWing). 

M 

Ma-ca-o (ma-ka'6). 

*Ma-cas'sar. 

Ma-comb (ma-k&&m'). 

Ma-con, U.S. (ma'kiin). 

Ma-con, France (rna-kon'). 

*Ma-dei-ra (ma-dee'ra). Timber. 

Mad-ras'. 

*Mad-re de Di-os (ma'dra da 

dee'6se). Mother of God. 
Mad-rid'. 
*Mael-strom (male'strum). Mill 

stream. 
*Maes-tricht (mas'trikt). The 

passage of the Meuse. 
-••Ma-gel-lan (ma-jeTlan). 
MAG-ER-OE(m4j'^r-6orma'g^r-6 v e). 
Ma-ha-nud-dy ( x ma-na-nud'de). 

Great river. 
Ma-hon (ina-h6ne'). 
Mal'a'ga. 
Ma-lay (ma-la'). 
Mal-dives (mal'divz). Thousand 

islands. 
Mal-vern (mawl'vSrn). 
*Ma-naar (rna-nar'). 
n Man-a-yunk'. Our place of 

drinking. 
*Man-tchoo'ri\i. 
* Mar- a- cay-bo ( v mar-a-kl'b6). 
" Mar-an-ham'. 
Ma-ra-vi (rna-ra'v£). 
Mar-ga-ri-ta ( N mar-ga-r£e'ta). A 

pearl. 
•Ma-ri-en-zell (^ma-ra-gn-tseT). 

Cell or shrine of St. Mary. 
Mar'mo v ra. Marble. 
Mar-que-sas (mar-ka'sas). 
*Mar-seilles (mar-salz'). 
*Mar-tign-y (mar-teen'yej. 






MON 



NEW 
n5r, not— tube, tub, bull— 611— pflund — thin, this. 



OSA 



*Mar-tin-ique fmar-tln-eek'). 
*Mas-ca-ren-has ( v mas-ka-reV- 

yas). 
v Mas-s a-chu'setts. The blue hills. 
Mat-an'zas. 
Mats-may (mats-mi'). 
*Mauch Chunk (maw tshunk'). 
*Mau-na Ro-a (m6d'na rd'a). 

Great mountain. 
*Mau-ri-tius (maw-r&'shus). 
\Maz-at-lan'. 

Me-di-na (me i -dee'na). The city. 
* x Med-i-ter-ra'ne n an. Middle of 

the earth. 
Meigs (me'gz). 
*Mei-nam (ma-nam'). Mother of 

waters. 
*Men-do-ci-no ( x m^n-d6-see r n6). 
Mer'i v da. 
*Mer'ri n mack. 
Mer-sey (meVze"). 
\Mes-o-po-ta'mi x a. Between the 

rivers. 
Mes-si-na (me i s-see'na). 
*Meuse (muze or muz). 
MexVco. God of war. 
Mi-a-co (me-a'k6). Capital. 
Mi-am-i (ml-am'&). 
Mich-i-gan (mish'e v gan). Large 

lake. 
Mid'dle^sex. Middle Saxons. 

MlL'AN. 

Mil-wau'kee. 

Minch (mintsh). 

*Min-cio (min'tsh6). 

Min-ho (meen'yo). 

Mi-rim (mk^m'). 

* x Mis-sis-sip'pi. The father of 

waters. 
Mis-sou-ri (mis-s66'r&.) Muddy 

water. 
Mo-bile (m6-b£el'). 
Mo-cha (m6'ka). 
Mod'en v a, Italy. 
Mo-de'na, U.S. 
Mo-gul'. 
Mon-a-co (m6nTk6). 

*Mo N NON-GA-He'lA. 

Mont-calm (m6nt-kam'). 
v Mon-te-ne'gro. Black mountain. 



Mon-te-rey ( x m6n-ta-ra'). Royal 
mountain. 

x Mon-te-vid'eY>. I see a moun- 
tain, [se). 

*Mont-mo-ren-ci pm&nt-m6-ren'- 

*Mont-pel-ier, Vermont (m6nt- 
peel'yur). 

*Mont-pel-li-er, France (m&nt- 
pel'le%). 

Mont-re-al ( N m6nt-re-awlO.Mount 
Royal. 

Mo-re'a. Mulberry. 

•*Mo-roc'co. ) 

Ma-roc'co. J 

Mos-cow (m6s'k6). 

*Mo-selle (m6-zel'). 

Mo'sul. 

*Mo-zam-bique ( x md-zam-be£k'). 

Mu-la-ha-cen (mdd'la-a-tfAen'). 

Mu-nich (mu'nik). 

Mus-cat'. 

Mus-ca-tine fmus-ka-te^n'). 

Mus-co-gee (mus-k6'ge). 

Mus'coVy. 

My-sore (ml-s6re'). [elin. 

* n Myt-i-le'ne : — also written met- 

N 

x Nag-poor'. Town of serpents. 
Na-hant'. * 

Nan-kin'. Southern capital. 
Nan-ling'. Southern mountain 

chain. 
Nantes (nants). 
Na'ples. New city. 
* n Nar-ra-gan'sett. 
Na-tal (na-tal'). Nativity. 
*Nau-voo'. 

Nav-a-ri-no fnav~a-ree'n6). 
Naze. A nose ; a cape. 
Ne-bras'ka. Flat water. 

*NEDS'JED. ] m, ,r tl , 

Ne'gro. Black. 
Neth'er v lands. Low countries. 
*Neuf-cha-tel ( x nu-sha-teT). 

New castle. 
New-found-land (nu'fund N land) 



New Or'le x ans. 

Nga-mi (ga'me). 

Ni-ag'a x ra. The thunder of waters. 

*Nic-ar-a-gua fnik-ar-a'gwa). 

Ni-ger (ni'je'r). Black. 

Niph-on'. 

N6r. A lake. 

Nor'folk. North people. 

Nor-thum'ber x land. Land north 

of the Humber. 
Nor-wich (nftr'rldge). North town. 
Not'ting n ham. Cave-home. 
No-va Sco-ti-a (n6'va sk6'she x a). 

New Scotland. 
No'va Zem'bla. New land. 
n Nov-go-rod'. New city. 
*Nue-ces (nwa's&s). 



*Oa-hu (woh'hSS). 
*Oa-xa-ca (wa-ha'ka). 
O-CE-AN-i-CA ( x d-she-an'e N ka). 

O-CHOTSK } /i i *. v/x 

Oc-mul-gee (Sk-mul'ge). 
O-co'nee. 

O-DES'SA. 

*Oe-land (ee'lund). 

*Oe-sel (ee'sel). 

Oet-ting-en (St'tlng^n). 

Ogl-io (61'y6). 

0-m'o. The beautiful river. 

"^O-ke-cho'bee. 

* x O-ke-fin-o'kee. 

Ql'den^burg. 

Om'a v haw. 

*0-nei-da (d-ni'da). 

On-ta'ri n o. How beautiful the 

view. 
O-por'to. The port. 
Or-chil-la (dr-tsheel'ya). 
Or-fui (6r-fwee'). 
* a Or-i-no'co. Coiled serpent. 
Ork-neys (drk'neez). 
Or'lexans. 

Or-te-gal pdr-ta-gal'). 
O-sa-ca (6-sa'ka). 
O-sage'. 

567 



PEP 



PITE 

Fite, far, fall, fat — me, me't — pine, pin — n&, m5ve, 



RIG 



* v Os-ce-o'la. 

Os-tend'. 

*0-ta-hei-te ( x 6-ta-hi'te). Now 

written tahiti. 
Ot-ta-wa (6t'taVa). 
Oude (66d). 
Ou-den-ar-de (Mu-den-ar'de). Old 

land : — also written audenarde. 
*0-why-hee (6-wi'hee) : — usually 

written Hawaii. 
Ox'ford. Ford for oxen. 
O-zark'. 



Pa-cif'ic. Peaceful. 

PadVa. 

* v Pal- a- wan'. 

'Pal-em-bang'. 

*Pa-len-que (pa-leVka). 

Pa-lo Al-to (pa'16 al'to). 

Pam'pas. Treeless plain. 

Pan-a-ma (^pan-a-ma'). 

Pa-pu-a (pa'p66 v a). Frizzled hair. 

Pa-ra (pa-ra'). 

Par-a-guay (^par-a-gwl'). Great 

river. 
Pa-ra-i-ba ( v pa-ra-^ba). 
Par-a-na ( v par-a-na'). 
Par'is. 
Pa-so del Nor-te (pa's6 del n6r'- 

ta). North pass. 
Pas-sa-ro (pas'saV6). 
x Pat-a-go'ni v a. Land of large 

feet. 
*Pa-vi-a (pa-vee'a). 
Paz, La (la paz). Peace. 
Pe-gu (pe-gS6'). 

*Pei Ho (pa' h6'). White river. 
*Pe-i-pus (pa'e'p66se). 

Pe-king'. j Nortnern capital. 

Pe-ling (pa-ling 7 ). Northern moun- 
tain chain. 

Pe-xin'su x la. Almost an island. 

* v Penn-syl-va'ni v a. The groves 
of Penn. 

Pep-in (pip'ln). A kernel of an 
apple : a grape-seed. 
5G8 



Per-di-do (p^r-dee'<16). 
Per-nam-bu-co ( v p§r-nam-b66'k6). 
Pe-ro-te (pa-r6'ta). 
Per-si-a (peVshe v a). 
*Pesh-awer (pe'sh'dur). The ad- 
vanced post. 
*Pesth (p£st). 

x Phil-a-del'phia. Brotherly love. 
Pi-co (pee'k6). The peak. 
*Pied-mont (peed'm6nt). The foot 

of the mountain. 
*Pieds Noir (p£-a' nwar). Black 

feet. 
*Pil-co-may-o fpil-ko-ml'o.) 
Pi-sa (pe£'za). 

* Plaque-mine (plak-m^en'). 
Pla-ta, Ri-o de la (r^e'oMel a 

pla'ta). River of silver. 
Plym-outh (pllm'iM). 

POIC-TIERSl 6{ , m l} 
^Poi-TIERS j v ^ ' 

Po'land. Flat land. 
*Pol-yn-e-si-a ( N p61-in-ee'she x a). 

Many islands. 
*Pom-pei-i (poin-pa'y£). 
Pon-di-cher-ry ( v pon-de-sher're). 
* v Pont-char-train'. 
Po-pay-an ( v p6-pi-an'). 
* x Po-po x cat-a-petl'. Smoking 

mountain. 
Port-atj-Prince ( v p6rt-6-prinse'). 
*Por'to Bel'lo. Beautiful har- 
bor. 
Por-to Ri-co (p6r'td ree'k6). Rich 

port. 
Por'to Se-gu'ro. Safe port. 
Portugal. Port of the Gauls. 
Po-to-si ( x p6-t6-see' or p6-t6'se). 
*Pough-keep-sie (p6-kip / s^). 
x Pow-hat-an'. The river of 

abundance. 
*Prai-rie (pra'r£). A meadow. 
*Prai-rie du Chi-en (pra're du 

she-an'). Dog meadow. 
Pray-a (prl'a). 

PRUs-si-A(pr66'sh^ v a or prtlsh'e^a). 
*Pueb-la (pweb'la). A town or 

city. 



*Puer-to Prin-ci-pe (pwer't6 
prln'se v pa). The prince's port. 

Pu-lo Pi-nang (p66'16 pe-nang'). 
Island of areca-trees. 

Pun-jaub'. Five rivers. 

Pu-tu-may-o ( v p66-t66-ml'6). 

*Pyr-en-ees (plr'eVe^z). 

Q 

Qua-loe (kwa'16). 
Que-bec (kwe-beV). A narrow- 
ing. 
*Quer-e-ta-ro (ke ! r-a'taV&). 
*Qui-bo (kee'b6). 
*Quil-i-ma-ne ( v kee-16-ma'na). 
Qui-lo-a (kee'16 v a). 
Qui Parle (keeparl'). Who speaks. 
Q[ji-to (kee't6). 

E 

Ra-cine (ras-s£en'). Root. 

Rack (rak). A passage of sudden 
bendings. 

*Ra-leigh (raw'le). 

Ran-goon (rang-gd&n'). 
a Rap-pa-han'nock. Where wa- 
ter ebbs and flows. 

Ras. A cape or headland. 

*Ras al Kroon. Cape Horn. 

Read-ing (r^d'ing). 

*Reg-gio (reM'jd). 

Rei-ki-a-vik (rl'ke-aVik). Steam- 
town. 

Rei-no-sa (ra-no'sa). 

Rens-sel-aer (ren'seT^r). 

-Re-sa-ca de la Pal-ma (ra-sa'- 
ka del a pal'ma). 

*Rey-es (ra'e's). Kings. 

*Rheims (reemz). 

*Rhein-thal (rlne'taal). Valley 
of the Rhine. 

*Rich-el-ieu (Veesh-uh-lu'). 

*Rie-sen-ge-bir-ge (ree'zen-ga- 
be'rg'a). Great mountains. 

Ri-ga (re£'ga). 

Rig'o v let. A small channel. 



SAL 



SCH 
nor, nSt— tube, t&b, bill— 611- 



-p5i\nd — thin, THis. 



SLA 



*Ri-o del Nor-te (r6'6 dfil n6r'- 

ta). River of the north. 
Ri-o Fri-o (re'6 free'6). Cold 

river. 
Ri-o Gran-de (re'6 gran'da). 

Great river. 
*Ri-o Ja-nei-ro (re'6 ja-na'r6). 

River of January. 
Ri-o Ne-gro (re'6 na'gr6). Black 

river. 
Ri-o Ver-de (r6'6 veVda). Green 

river. 
Riv-o-li (rlv'6 v l6). 
*Ro-an-oke'. 
Roch-dale (r6tsh'd§l). 
*Roche-fort (r6tsh'furt). Strong 

rock or fortress. 
*Ro-chelle (r6-shel'). 
Roch'es n ter. 

Rock'ing v ham (r&k'lng^um). 
Ro-ma-gna (r6-man'ya). 
Ro-ma-ni-a (r6-ma'ne v a). 
Ron-ces-val-les (^n-s^-val'lSs). 
Room-Elee. ) 
Roo-me'li n a. j 
Roque, St. (roke). 
Rou-en (r66'en). 
Rox-bu-ry (r&ks'beVre). 
Ru-gen (ru'ge'n). 
Rus-si-a (rSd'she^a or rush'e^a). 
*Rys-wick (riz'wlk). 



S 

Sa-bine (sa-b36n'). 
Sack-a-too ( v sak-ka-t66'). 
Sa-co (saw'k6). 
*Sa-gha-li-en fsa-ga-l&'e'n or N sa- 

ga-le^n') : — also written sakha- 

lien. 
v Sag-in-aw'. 

Sagu-e-nay fsag-e'-na' or sag-na'), 
Sa-ha-ra (sa-h&'ra or sa'haVa), 

The desert. 
Sai-gon (sl-g&n'). 
*Saint Croix (krwa). 
Sa-la-do (sa-la'd6). Salted. 



Austria. 



Sa-li-na (sa-16'na). A salt work 
or salt pool. 

Sal-is-bu-ry (sawlz'beVre). 

Sal-o-ni-ca ( y sal-6-ne'ka). 

Sal-til-lo (sal-teel'y6). 

Saltz'burg, Pennsylvania. Salt 
castle. 

*Salz'burg. ) 

Saltz'burg. J 

Sal-va-dor (\sal-va-d6re'). Sa- 
vior. 

Sal-wen'. \ 

Sal-win'. J 

n Sam-ar-cand'. 

qfMT"™ 1 0«4m-a-y«<i«'). 

Sam-o.-yedes J v J J 

San Blas (san bias'). 

San-dus'ky. 

*San Jo-a-quin (san ^h6-a-keen'). 

San Juan (san hwan'). St. John. 

San Mi-guel ( v san m6-geT). 

San-ta Cruz (san'ta x kr66se). Holy 

Cross. 
San'ta Fe. Holy faith. 
San-ti-a-go ( x san-te-a'g6). St. 

James. 
Saone (s6ne). 
'Sar-a-gos'sa. 
Sar-di-nas (sar-de'nas). 
Sas-katch-a-wan (sas-katsh'e- 

Van). Swift current. 
*Sault Saint Ma-ry ( x s6 sSnt 

ma'r6 or N s&6 sent ma r re), Cana- 
da. Falls of St. Mary. 
*Saut Saint Ma-rie (\s66 s§nt 

ma'r£). Michigan. 
*Sa-van'nah. 
Sav-oy (sav'61 or sa-vSi'). 
Saxe-Al-ten-burg (saks-al'tSn- 

bdrg). 
Saxe-Co-burg (saks-k6'burg). 
Saxe-Wei-mar (saks-wl'mar). 
v Scan-di-na'vi v a. 
^Scheldt (skelt). 
*Schen-ec-ta-dy (sk^n-eVtaMS). 

The place beyond the pines. 
Schie-dam (sk^-dam'). The dam 

of the Schie. 
*Scho-har-ie (sk6-har're), 
48* 



Schon-brunn (sh6n'brun). Beau- 
tiful springs. 

*Schoo-dic (sk66'd!k). 

Schuy-ler (ski'lur). 

*Schuyl-kill (sk661'kil). Hidden 
creek. 

Schwarz-wald (shwartz'walt). 
Black forest. 

Schwe-rin (shwa-re£n'). 

Scil-ly (sil'le). 

Scinde. See SINDE. 

Sci-o (shee'6 or si'6). 

Sci-o-to (si-6't6). 

*Scu-ta-ri (sk66'taVe). 

x Seb-as-to'pol j City of Augus- 

* v Sev-as-to'pol. j tus. 

Seine (sane). 

Sem'in x oles. "Wild men. 

Sen-e-gal (sen-6-gawl'). 

x Sen-e-gam'bi^a. The country be- 
tween the Senegal and Gambia 
rivers. 

*S E N-NAARJ j j } 

Sen-nar j v ' 

Se-ra-je-vo ( v sa-ra-ya'v6). 
Ser-in-ga-pa-tam (seVing-ga-pa- 

tam/) City of Vishnu. 
Sev-ier (seV-eer'). 
Sev'ille. 

*Sey-chelles (sa-shel'). 
n Shack-a-max'on. Place of eels. 
Sha-ha-bad ( N sha-ha-bad'). King's 

abode. 
*Shang-hai (shang-hl'). 
Sha-ry (sha'r6). 
Shas'ta. 
Shas'te. 
v Shel-e-kop'. ) 
v Shel-e-kov'. j 
x Shen-an-do'ah. 
Shi-raz (she-raz'). 
Shoo-mag'in. 
SHREWS-Bu-RY(shruze'berVe). The 

town among shrubs. 
Si-am'. 

569 



SPI] 



TAP 

Fate, far, fill, fat — me, met — pine, pin — n6, mSve, 



TRA 



Sic-il-y (sisll v e). 

Si-er-ra (se-eYra). A saw. 

j^Sif* Sierra is applied to moun- 
tain ridges. 
Si-er-ra Le-o-ne (le-6 r ne). Lion 

mountains. 
Si-er-ra Ma-dre (ma'dra). Mother 

mountains. 
Si-er-ra Mo-re-na (m6-ra'na). 

Black mountains. 
^■Si-er-ra Ne-va-da (na-va'da). 

Snowy mountains. 
Si-le-si-a (si-le'she v a). 
*Sim'coe. 

* V SlM-PHER-0'POL. 
*SlNDB ) ,* -.x 
SciN DE |( S1Ud )- 

^Sin-ga-pore'. City of lions. 
Sing' Sing. A place of rich fo- 



Si-out (se-Sot'). 

*Si-oux (se-66'). 

Si-wah (see'wa). 

Skag'er x Rack. Crooked strait 

of Skagen. 
Skel-lef-te-a (skel-lef'teV>). 
*Sken-e-ate-les ( N sken-e-atles). 
Skye (ski). 

Smo-lensk (sm&-18nsk'). 
*Smyr-na (smer'na). 
Snee-hat-tan (sna' N het-tan). Snow 

cap. 
Snow'don. Snow hill. 
So-co'tra. 

Som-er-set (surn'ur^set). 
^Soo-dan I (s66-dan'). Country of 
Sou-dan j the Negroes. 
Soo-loo'. 

Soon-ga-ree } ( v s65ng-ga-re' o? 
Soun-ga-ri J s66n-ga'r£). 
Soon-ga'ri n a. 

South-wark, London (suTH'erk). 
Sguth-wark, Philadelphia (south'- 

wurk). 
Spa (spaw). 

Spey (spa). [tains. 

*Spitz-berg'en. Peaked moun 
570 



Spo-kains (sp6-kanz'). 
Spo-kans (sp6-kanz'). 
Spree (spra). 
Staun-ton (stan'tun). 
*Stein-bach (stine'bak). Stony 

brook. 
-'•Steppe (step). A vast, treeless 

plain. 
*Steu'benVille. 
Stock'holm. 
*Stras-bourg (stras'burg). Castle 

on the highway. 
Strat'ford. Street ford. 
Strath'more. The great valley. 
Strom-bo-li (str&in'b6 v le). 
*Stutt'gart. ) 
Stut'gard. J 
Stuy-ves-ant (stlVes x ant). 
Styr-i-a (stir'e v a). 

SUB-LETTES (sub'lets). 

Su'ez. 

Sum-ba-wa (s66m-baw'wa). 
Su-rin-am ( v s66-ren-ain'). 
* n Sus-que-han'na. Muddy or 

winding river. 
*Svi-a-toi fsve-a-t6i'). Holy. 
Switz'erVand. Country of the 

Swiss. 
*Syd'ney. 
Sy-e'ne. 

Syr-a-cuse (sirTkuze). 
Syr'i v a. 

T 

*Ta-caz-ze (ta-kat'sa). The ter- 
rible. 

^Ta-haw'as. He splits the sky. 

Ta-hi-ti (ta-hee'te). This word 
was formerly written otaheite. 

Ta-la-ve-ra ( x ta-la-va'ra). 

* v Tal-la-has'see. 

^Tal-la-poo'sa. 

*Ta-ma-qua (ta-maw'kwa). 

Tam-pi-co (tam-pee'k6). 

Ta-na-na-ri-voo ) (ta-na^na-re- 

Ta-na-na-ri-vou j v66'). 

*Ta-pa-jos (ta-pa'y6se). 



Tap'pan. 
Tap-tee ] ,. k .,.» 

Tar'an v to. 

Tash-kent'. Stone fortress. 

Taun-ton (tawn'tiin). 

*Tchad (tshad). 

Tchan-tar (tshan-tar'). 

*Tcha-ny (tsha'ne). 

•'•Tches-kay-a (tshes-kl'a). 

n Te-he-ran'. 

*Te-huan-te-pec (ta-wan'ta^pek). 

Tem-is-cou-a-ta (tem N is-k66-a'ta). 

* v Ten-er-iffe'. 

* v Ten-nes-see'. A curved spoon. 

*Ter-ra-ci-na (Her-ra-tshee'na). 

*Ter'ra del Fu-e'go. Land of 
fire. 

*Terre Haute (t§r h6te'). High 
land. 

Tev-i-ot (tiv'e x 6t). 

Thames (temz). 

*Thbiss (tise). 

'^Th^r-mop'y^LjE. The gates of 
the warm springs. 

*Thi-an ShAx\ fte an shin'). Ce- 
lestial mountains. 

Thib-et (tib'el or tib-et'). 

Ti^con-der-o'ga. 

Ti'gris. An arrow. 

*Tim-buc'too. 

Tom-buc'too. 

Ti-o'ga. How swift the current. 

*Tip-pe-ca-noe ( N tip-pe-ka-n66'). 

Tit-i-ca-ca (Hit-e-ka'ka). 

Tiv-o-li (tiv'dHe). 

To-bolsk'. 

To-can-tins (H6-kan-teens / ). 

To-le'do. 

Tom-big'bee. 

Ton-quin (t6n-ke&n'). 

TOR-NE-A (tdr , nM) _ 
TOR-NE-0 j V J 

To-ron'to. 

Tor-tu'gas. Tortoises. 
Tou-lon'. 

-'•Tou-louse (t66-l66z'). 
Traf-al-gar ('traf-al-gar' or tra- 
fal'gar). 



VAN 



WEI 
nSr, n&t— tube, ttib, Mil— 611- 



-p6und — thin, THis. 



XIN 



* x Tran-syl-va'ni v a. Beyond the 

woods. 
Tras os Mon-tes ( x tras 6se m&n'- 

t£s). Beyond the mountains. 
*Tri-este (tre-e'st'). 
Trin-i-dad'. Trinity. 
*Trip-o-li (trip'6 x le). Three 

cities. 
*Tris-tan t>' A-cun-ha (tris-tan r 

da-k&&n'ya). 
Troyes (trwa). 

Tu'LE. 

Tun-gu-ra-gua (H66ng-g66-ra'- 

gwa). 
Tu'rin. 

v Tus-ca-loo'sa. Black warrior. 
*Tyr-ol (tir'r&l). 



u 

IJ-ba-hy f6&-ba-he'). 

*U-ca-ya-le ( x 66-kl-ya'la). 

Uist (wist). 

Um'ba v gog. 

U-me-a (66'meV>). 

Un-ga-va (ung-ga'va). 

Un-ter-wal-den f66n-t£r-wal'- 

d£n). Among the forests. 
n Up-er-na'vik. 
U-ral (66-ral'). A girdle. 
*U-ru-guay (66'r66 v gwl). 
U-TAH (yu'taw). 
'••U-trecht (yu'trekt). Beyond 

the passage (of the Rhine). 



Val de Pen-as (Val da pan'yas), 

Vale of rocks. 
*Va-len-ci-ennes (va v lan-se-en'), 
Val-en-ti-a (val-eVshe x a). 
v Val-la-do-lid'. 
*Val-pa-rai-so (Val-pa-ri/s6), 

Vale of Paradise. 
Van-cou-ver (van-k66'vur). 



*Van Die-men's (v6n dee'menz). 
*Ven-ez-tte-la (Ven-Sz-wee'la). 

Little Venice. 
Vera Cruz (va'ra MsrSSse). True 

cross. 
Ver'de. Green. 

*Ver-me-jo (v£r-ma'h6). Ver- 
milion or red. 
Ver-mont'. Green mountain. 
*Ver-sailles (ve'r-sales'). 
Ve-su'vi x us. 
Vi-en-na (v£-en'na). 
Vil-la Bel-la (veel'la bel'la). 

Beautiful town. 
Vil-la Re-al (ra-aF). Royal 

town. 
Vil-la Ri-ca (re&'ka). Rich 

town. 
*Ville-franche (veel-fransh'). 

Free town. 
Vir-gin-i-a (vir-jin'e N a). Land of 

a virgin. 
Vis'tu x la. 
*Vosges (v6zh.) 
*Vos-toch-noi (v&s-t&tsh'nde) 

East cape. 



W 

Wa-bash (waw'bash). 
*Wa-chu'sett. 
Wa-gram (wa/gram). 
*Wal-cher-en (wal'keVen). 

WaL-DEN'sES. 

Wales. Foreign country. 

*Wal-la-chi-a (w61-la'ke x a). 

Wal-yisoh (w&l'vUh). | Wh le 

*Wal-wisch (w&l'wish). J 

War'saw. 

War-wick (w&r'rik). A fortified 
place. 

Wash-i-ta (w&sh'eHaw). 

n Wa-ter-loo'. 

Wei-den-bach (wi'deVbak). Wil- 
low brook. 

Weis-sen-fels (wls'seVfels). 

White rock. 



Weiss-kirch (wis'kerk). White 
church. 

Wen'er. 

We'ser. 

West In-dies (in'deez). 

West'more x land, England, West- 
ern moor land. 

West-more'land, Pennsylvania, 

West-pha'li x a. 

*Wey-mouth (w^'mM). 

Wich | / w «u\ f A village or town ; 

Wick J ^ '" \ as 'Nonoich, New 
Brunswick. 

*Wies-ba-den ) , it , ?n2 N 

Wis-ba-den J (wWs-b4'dSn). 

*Wie-sen-thal (wee'zeVtal). 

Meadow valley. 
*WlGHT (wlte). 
*Wilkes-bar-re (w!lks' N bar-re). 

*WlL-LAM-ETTE (wil-lam'^t). 

* n Win-ne-ba'go. 

*Win'niVeg. 

*Win-ni-pi-se-o-gee (Vin-£-pis- 

sok'ke). Smile of the Great 

Spirit. 
Wir'tem^burg. 
Wis-con'sin. 
Wis-sa-hic-con (Vls-sa-hik'kun). 

Cattish creek. 
#Wool-wich (wiil'itsh). 
*Worces-ter (wiis'tur). 
x Wy-a-lu'sing. 
x Wy-an-dot' : — also written wy- 

ANDOTTE. 

Wy'mond v ham. ) 
Wynd'ham. j 

Wy-o'ming. A river having large 
flats upon it. 



X 

Xa-la-pa (ha-la'pa) : — usually 

written jalapa. 
*Xa-ra-yes (ha-ri'es). 
*Xe-ni-a (ze'ne'a). 
*Xe-res (ha'res). 
*Xin-gu (shin-g66'). 

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YAQ 



YVE 
Fate, far, fall, fat — me, met — pine, pin — no, mSve, 



ZWA 



Ya-blon-noi (ya-bl&n'n61). Moun- 
tains of apples: — also written 
jablonnoi. 

Yak-ootsk ~\ 

*Yak-outsk > (yak-56tsk'). 

Yak-utsk J 

Yan-cey (yan'se). 

Yang-tchoo I a tehW)i 

Yang-tchott j ■ w e / 

*Yang-tse-Ki-ang Cyang-tse-k^- 
ang'). Son of the ocean. 

Ya-ni-na (ya'ne x na) : — also written 

JANINA. 

*Ya-qui (ya-kee'). 
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| (yarWba). 



Ya-ri-ba 

Yar-ri-ba 

Ya-zoo 

^Yed'do : — also written jeddo and 

YEDO. 

Yem'en. The south. 
YEN-Gi-His-SAR(yeng'ee > hls-sar / ) 

New castle. 
*Yen-i-ka-le ( x yen-e-ka'la). 
*Yen-i-se-i ( N yen-e-sa'e). 
Ye-ou (ya-660. 
Yes'so : — also written jesso. 
Youghal (yawl). 
*Yough - io - ghe-ny ( v y6h-h6- 

ga'ne). 
*Yp-si-lan-ti (lp-se-lan'te). 
Ys-sel (l's&). 
v Yu-ca-tan\ 
*Yve-tot (eev-t6'). 



*Zaan-dam (zan-dam'). 
Za-ca-te-cas ( x za-ka-ta'kas). 
*Zai-zan (zl-zan'). 
*Zam-be-ze (zam-ba/ze). 
Zanes-ville (zanz'vll). 
Zan-gue-bar ( N zang-ga-bar'). 
Zea-land (zee'land). Sea land. 
Ze-la-ni-a ( v za-la-nee'a). 
*Zoll-Ver-ein ( N ts6l-fer-W). 
Zu-rich (zii'rik). 
*Zuy-der Zee (zl'der v zee). South 

sea. 
*Z wart-berg (zwart'b£rg). Black 

mountain. 



SIGNIFICATION 



OF 



PKOPER NAMES OF PEESONS. 



ADE 



Aa'ron. A teacher, a mountain of 

strength. 
Ab'di. My servant. 
AVdiel. The servant of God. 
Abed'nego. A servant of light. 
A'bel. Vanity, breath, vapor. 
A'bi. My father. 

Abrah 1 The Lord is mj MhGr * 

Abi'athar. Excellent father. 

A'biel. Father of strength. 

Abie'zer. The father's help. 

Abigail. The father's joy. 

Abi'jam. Father of the sea. 

Abim'elech. My father the king. 

Abin'adab. Father of willingness. 

Ab'ishag. The father's error. 

Ab'ner. Father of light. 

A'bram. High father. 

A'braham. Father of a great mul- 
titude. 

Ab'salom. Father of peace, 

A'chan. He that troubleth. 

A'chish. Sure it is he. 

Ach'sah. Adorned, bursting the 
vail. 

A r da. Happiness. 

Ad' am. Red earth. 

AcKelaide. ) V i, 

Ad'eline. J ^ oble, a prmcess. 

Ad'elward. One that can govern 
himself in prosperity. 



ALB 

A'din. Given to pleasure. 

idS'„ s .} Suocessfulhe) p er - 

Adonibe'zek. The lightning of the 
Lord, or the lord of lightning. 

Adoni'jah. The Lord is my ruler. 

Adoni'ram. High Lord. 

Adonize'dek. The justice of the 
Lord. 

Adrain'elech. The king's great- 
ness or counsel. 

Ag'abus. A commissary. 

A'gag. An upper room. 

Ag'atha. Good. 

Ag'nes. Chaste. 

Agrip'pa. A difficult birth. 

A'gur. Stranger, gathered together. 

A'hab. Uncle. 

Ahasue'rus. A prince or head. 

A'haz. One who takes and pos- 
sesses. 

Ahazi'ah. The sight of the Lord. 

Ahie'zer. A brother's help. 

Ahmr'aaz. Brother of the council. 

Ahim'elech. My brother is king. 

Ahith'opel. Brother of folly. 

Ahi'tub. Brother of goodness. 

Aho'liab. The tabernacle or bright- 
ness of the Lord. 

AholiVamah. My tent is exalted. 

A'jax. Bewailed. 

Al'an. } 

Al'lan. > Swift like a greyhound, 

Al'len. J 

Al'aric. All rich. 

Al'bert. All bright. 



ANG 

Alethe'ia. Truth. 

Alexan'der. A helper of men. 

Al ; fred. All peace. 

Al'ice. Noble. 

Alon'zo. 1 An j 
a i i. f r All ready. 
Alphon'so. j J 

Alphe'us. Learned, chief. 

Althe'a, A healer. 

Al'vah. Wickedness. 

Al'van. Tall. 

Al'vin. ) TJ7-. . . . ,, 

Al'win. j Wumm S or gaming all. 

Am'abel. Lovely, amiable. 

Aman'da. Worthy to be loved. 

Amari'ah. Word of Jehovah. 

Ama'sa. Sparing the people. 

Amazi'ah. The strength of the 
Lord. 

Am'brose. Immortal. 

Amin'ad&b. A prince of people. 

Am'mi. My people. 

Ammishad'dai. The people of the 
Almighty. 

Am'mon. The son of my people. 

Am'non. Faithful and true. 

A'mos. A burden. 

A'moz. Stout or strong. 

Am'ram. A high people. 

Am'raphel. A speaking destruc- 
tion. 

A'my. Beloved. 

A'nak. A collar. 

Anani'as. The cloud of the Lord. 

An'drew. Manly or courageous. 

Androni'cus. A conqueror of men. 

Angeli'na. A little angel. 
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A heroic defender. 
Flourishing. 
Against all. 

Who destroys or wastes. 
One who exterminates. Bar-je'sus. 
A fair altar. |Bar-jo'nas. 

Prince of the people. Bar'nabas. 
Extremely bold. 

The first in council. 
Prince or master of 



BAL 

Ann. *) 

An'na. !> Gracious. 

An'ne. J 

An'selm. 

An'thony. 

An 'tip as. 

Apol'los. 

Apoll'yon. 

Arabella. 

Archela'us. 

Archibald. 

Archime'des 

Archip'pus. 

horses. 
A'riel. The lion of God. 
Aristar'ehus. The best prince. 
Aristobu'lus. The best counselor. 
Ar'istotle. The chief good. 
A'rius. Dry, without moisture. 
Ar'nold. A maintainer of honor. 
Arphax'ad. A healer of desola 

tion. 
Ar'temas. Safe, sound. 
Ar'thur. A strong man. 
A'sa. A healer of sickness. 
As'ahel. God has wrought. 

Who gathers together. 
Purpose of God. 

Happiness. 

Black. 

Immortal. 



BRI 

Bald'win. Bold conqueror. 
Barab'bas. The fathers son. 
Barachi'as. Whom Jehovah 

blessed. 
Ba'rak. Lightning. 
Bar'bara. ) -r, 
Bar'bary. \ Forei » n 0r stran S e " 



CTR 



has 



A'saph. 
Ash'bel. 
Ash'er. 
Ash'ur. 

Athana'sius. 
Athali'ah. 

Lord. 
Ath'elstan. 
Augus'ta. 
Augus'tus. 

venerable, 



The son of Jesus. 

The son of Jonas. 

The son of consola- 

Bar'naby. J tion. 

Bar'sabas. The son of rest. 

Bartholomew. A water-drawer. 

Bartime'us. Son of the honorable. 

Ba'ruch. 1 -n, , 
-d , , r Blessed. 
Ba'ruk. j 

Barzil'lai. Hard as iron. 

Ba'sil. Regal, kingly. 

Bath'sheba. The daughter of sal- 
vation. 

Beatri'ce. Making happy. 

Beel'zebub. Lord of devils. 

Be'lial. Unprofitable, wicked. 

Belshaz'zar. Master of the trea- 
sure. 

Belteshaz'zar. "Who lays up secret 
treasure. 

The Lord's building. 
The son of my people. 

Blessed. 



Benai'ah. 

Benani'mi. 

Ben 'edict. 

Ben'net. 
The hour or time of the Benha'dad. The son of noise. 

Ben'jamin. Son of my right hand. 
Most noble. iBeno'ni. Son of my sorrow. 

Feminine of Augustus. Beri'ah. A gift. 

Imperial, majestic, Ber'nard. One of a stout heart. 

Berni'ce. One that brings victory. 



Angus 'tin. | Belonging to Augus-Bern'ulph. One that provides for 



Aus'tin. J tus. 
Aure'lia. Golden. 
Azari'ah. The help of the Lord. 

B 



Ba'al. He that rules. 

Ba'asha. Making or pressing to- 
gether. 

Ba'laam. 
people. 



his children. 
Ber'tha. Brave or famous. 
Filiation of God. ' 
In the favor of God. 
Old friendship. 
One who is old or con- 



Bethu'el. 
Bezal'eel 
Bil'dad. 

Bil'hah. 

fused. 

Blanche. 



Fair. 
Boaner'ges. Sons of thunder. 
Bo'az. In strength. 
The destruction of the Bon'iface. A well-doer. 

JBri'an. Possessing a thundering 



Ba'lak. Who lays waste, or destroys. 
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Cadwal'lader. Valiant in war. 

Cae'sar. Having abundance of hair. 

Cai'aphas. An encompasser. 

Cain. Gotten or acquired. 

Ca'leb. A dog : a hart. 

Cal'vin. Bald. 
iCa'naan. A merchant. 
iCan'da x ce. Who possesses contri- 
tion. 
ICar'oline. Feminine of Carolus. 
iCar'olus. Charles. 

Cassan'dra. A reformer of men. 

Cath'arine. Pure. 

Ca'to. Grave, wise. 

Ce'cil. Dim-sighted. 

Cecil'ia. Feminine of Cecil. 

Ce'phas. A rock or stone. 

Char'ity. Love, affection. 

Charles. Stout; noble-spirited. 

Char'lotte. Feminine of Charles. 

Chili'on. Finished, complete. 

Chlo'e. A green herb. 

Christ. Anointed. 

Christian'a. Belonging to Christ 

Chris 'topher. Bearing Christ. 

Chrysos'tom. Golden mouth. 

Ciei'ly. The same as Cecilia. 

Clar'a. Clear, bright. 

Clar'ence. Hlustrious. 

Claris'sa. A variation of Clara. 

Clem'ent. Mild-tempered. 

Clementi'na. Mild, merciful. 

Cleobu'lus. Hlustrious counsel. 

Cleopat'ra. The father's glory. 

Cle'ophas. All-glorious, or re- 
nowned. 

Co'lin. Victorious. 

Con'rad. Able in counsel. 

Con'stance. Constant. 

Con'stantine. Resolute. 

Co'ra. Maiden, daughter. 

Cor'bet. A little crow. 

Corde'lia. Warm-hearted. 

Corne'lia. Feminine of Cornelius. 

Corne'lius. The horn of war. 

Cris'pus. Curled or frizzled. 

Cuth'bert. Famous knowledge. 

Cy'rus. The sun. 



EDG 



D 

Dsed'alus. Full of skill. 

Dan. A judge. 

Dan'iel. A judge from God. 

Daph'nis. A laurel. 

Daph'ne. Feminine of Daphnis. 

Dari'us. Preserver. 

Da' than. Statute or law. 

Da'vid. Well beloved. 

Deb'orah. A bee. 

De'lia. Belonging to Delos. 

Del'ilah. Poor, small. 

De'mas. Popular. 

Deme'trius. Belonging to Ceres. 

Democ'ritus. The people's judge. 

Demos'thenes. The strength of the 

people. 
Deod'atus. Given to God. 
Dian'a. Jupiter's daughter. 
Dian'tha. Flower of Jove; a pink. 
Did'ymus. Double or paired; a 

twin. 
Di'nah. Judgment. 
Diodo'rus. The gift of Jove. 
Diog'enes. The son of Jove. 
Dionys'ius. Bacchus, the god of 

wine. 
Diot'rephes. Nourished by Jove. 
Do'eg. Careful. 
Do'ra. A gift. 
Dor'cas. A gazelle. 
Dorothea. | ThiftofGod# 
Dorothy, j & 

Drusil'la. Dewy eyes. 
Dun'stan. The highest. 



E 

Ead'bert. Illustrious happiness. 
Ead'win. An obtainer of happi- 
ness. 
E'bed. A servant. 
Ebed'melech. The king's servant. 
Eb'en. A stone. 
Ebene'zer. The stone of help. 
E'ber. One that passes; anger. 
Ed' gar. Happy honor. 



All-fruitful. 



ERN 

E'dith. Happiness. 
Ed'mund. Blessed peace. 
Ed'na. Pleasure. 
E'dom. Red or earthy. 
Ed'ward. Happy keeper. 
Ed' win. A happy conqueror. 
Eg'bert. Bright eye. 

-p,°,j a ' [■ A heifer; a chariot. 

E'hud. He that praises. 

E'lam. A young man; a virgin. 

El'bert. The same as Albert. 

El'dred. Terrible. 

El'eanor. 

El'inor. 

Elea'zer. My God is a help 

E'li. Exalted; an offering. 

Eli'ab. God is my father. 

Eli'akim. My God shall establish. 

Eli'hu. He is my God. 

™? ah * 1 My God, the Lord. 

Eli'as. j J ' 

Elim'elech. My God is king. 

Eli'phaz. The strength of God. 

Eliph'elet. God is his deliverance. 

Eli'sha. God is his salvation. 

Eliz'abeth. 

Elis'abeth. 

Eli'zur. God is my rock. 

El'la. 

El'len. 

Elna'than. The gift of God. 

El'sie. A diminutive of Alice. 

El'ymas. A sorcerer. 

[Harmonious; grace- 



God hath sworn. 



A diminutive of Eleanor. 



ful. 



Ein'meline. 
Em'ily. 

Em'ma. A gem. 
Emman'uel. God with us, 
Emped'ocles. Of stable reputation. 
E'neas. Praiseworthy. 
E'noeh. Dedicated, or disciplined. 
E'nos. Mortal man; sick; forgetful. 
Epaphrodi'tus. Comely, agreeable. 
E'phraim. Fruitful. 
Epicu'rus. A helper. 
Er. A watchman. 
Eras'tus. Lovely, amiable. 
Er'nest. Earnest. 
Ernestine. Feminine diminutive 
of Ernest. 



FRE 

Esai'as. Same as Isaiah. 
E'sau. Hairy. 

Es'ther. A star ; good fortune. 
E'than. Perpetuity; strength. 
Eth'elbald. Nobly bold. 
Eth'elbert. Nobly bright. 
Eth'elfred. Noble peace. 
Eth'elind. Noble. 
Eth'elred. Noble in counsel. 
Eth'elstan. The noble gem. 
Eth'elward. The noble keeper. 
Eth'elwin. A noble purchaser. 
Eth'elwolf. The noble helper. 
Eudox'ia. Good name, or fame. 
Eugene'. Well born; noble. 
Euge'nia. Feminine of Eugene. 
Euni'ce. Happily victorious. 
Euphe'mia. Of good report. 
Euse'bia. Godliness. 
Euse'bius. Religious; godly. 
Eus'tace. Stable, or standing firm. 
Eu'tychus. Happy; fortunate. 

Eve!" J Livin S; enlivening. 
Ev'an. The same as John. 
Ev'eline. Diminutive of Eva. 
Ev'erard. Fierce as a wild boar. 
Eze'kiel. The strength of God. 
Ez'ra. A helper. 

F 

Fair'fax. Fair hair. 

Fan'ny. Diminutive of Francis. 

Feli'cia. Happy : — the feminine 
form of Felix. 

Fe'lix. Happy; prosperous. 

Fer'dinand. ) -^ 

Fernan'do. j Pure P eaCe ' 

Fes'tus. Joyful. 

Fide'lia. Faithful. 

Flo'ra. A flower. 

Flor'ence. Blooming; flourishing. 

Fortuna'tus. Fortunate. 

Fran'ces. Feminine of Francis. 

Fran'cis. ) -,-, 

Frank, j Free " 

Fred'erick. Rich in peace; peace- 
ful ruler. 

Fre'mund. Free peace. 

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HAD 



G 

Ga'al. An abomination. 

Ga'briel. Mighty one of God. 

Gad. A troop or band. 

Ga'ius. Lord ; an earthy man. 

Ga'len. Tranquillity. 

Gama'liel. God is my recompense. 

Gedali'ah. Greatness of the Lord. I 

Geha'zi. Valley of sight. 

Geoff'rey. Joyful peace, or good 
protector. 

George. A husbandman. 

Georgian'a. Feminine of George. 

Ge'rard. All nature. 

Ger'non. Studious. 

Ger'trude. All truth; true to her 
trust. 

Gid'eon. He that bruises, breaks, 
or destroys. 

Gil'bert. Bright as gold. 

Giles. A goat-skin, a kid. 

God'ard. Of a godly disposition. 

God'frey. God's peace; or good 
protector. 

God'rick. Rich in God. 

God's call. God's servant. 

God'win. Victorious in God, or 
good in war. 

Gog. A roof of a house. 

Goli'ah. A captivity. 

Goli'ath. Passage, revolution, help. 

Go'mer. A consumer. 

Grace. Favor; good-will; loveliness. 

Greg'ory. Watchful. 

Griffith. Having great faith. 

Gris'sel. A gray lady. 

Gros'venor. A great hunter. 

Gustav'us. A corruption of Augus- 
tus. 

Guy. A leader. 

H 

Habak'kuk. A wrestler. 
Ha'dad. Rejoicing; noise; clamor. 
Hadaie'zer. Beautiful help. 
Hadas'sah. A myrtle, or joy. 
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HOW 

Ha'gar. A stranger. 

Hag'gai. Feast; solemnity. 

Ham. Crafty ; heat ; brown. 

Ha'man. Making an uproar. 

Ha'mor. An ass. 

Hanani'ah. Grace, mercy, or gift 
of the Lord. 

Han'nah. Gracious ; merciful. 

Han'nibal. A gracious lord. 

Ha'ran. Anger. 

Har'old. A champion of an army. 

Har'riet. } Feminine diminutive 

Hen'rietta. j of Henry. 

Ha'tach. He that strikes. 

Haz'ael. Seeing God. 

He'be. To grow. 

He'ber. One that passes; a com- 
panion. 

Hec'tor. A defender. 

Hel'en. } A11 . 

Hel'ena. ) Allu " n S- 

He'man. Faithful. 

Hen'ry. An expert soldier. 

Heph'zibah. My delight is in her. 

Her'bert. Glory of the army. 

Her'cules. The glory of Hera or 
Juno. 

Her'man. A warrior. 

Her' me s. A narrator. 

Hermog'enes. Begotten of Mer- 
cury. 

Her'od. Sprung from a hero. 

Hero'dias. Feminine of Herod. 

Hes'ter. The same as Esther. 

Heth. Fear or astonishment. 

Hezeki'ah. Strong in the Lord. 

Hil'ary. Pleasant; cheerful; merry. 

Hilki'ah. God is my portion. 

Hippoc'rates. A mighty horseman. 

Hi'ram. High-born ; noble. 

Ho'bab. Favored and beloved. 

Ho'bah. Love, friendship. 

Ho'mer. A hostage. 

Hono'ra. Honorable. 

Hoph'ni. He that covers. 

Hor'ace. ) Worthy to be looked 

Hora'tio. J upon, 
ose a. » ^ savior ; a deliverer. 

How'ard. The keeper of a strong- 
hold. 



JEA 

How'ell. Sound, or whole. 

Hu'bert. Bright of hue; hand- 
some. 

Hugh. High ; lofty. 

Hum'phrey. Domestic peace, or 
home protector. 

Hul'dah. A weasel; the world. 

Hy'nien. Marriage. 



Ieh'abod. Where is the glory. 
I'da. The same as Edith. 
Imman'uel. God with us. 
I'nez. The same as Agnes. 
In'gram. A stalwart youth. 
I'ra. Wakeful. 
Ire'ne. Peace. 
I'saac. Laughter. 

' Handsome Elizabeth. 



Isabel'la. 

Isa'iah. Salvation of Jehovah. 

Iscar'iot. A man of murder. 

Ish'bosheth. A man of shame. 

Ish'mael. God shall hear. 

Isoc'rates. Equally powerful. 

Is'rael. A prince of God; who pre- 
vails with God. 

Is'sachar. Wages, hire, recom- 
pense. 

Ith'amar. Woe to change. 

Ith'iel. God is with me. 



Ja'besh. Confusion. 

Ja'bez. One that causes sorrow or 

trouble. 
Ja'bin. UnderstandiDg. 
Ja'chin. Stability. 
Ja'cob. ~\ 

Jac'ques. > A supplantcr. 
James. J 
Ja'el. A doe. 

Ja'ir. \ That enlightens or beau- 
Ja'irus. J tifies. 
Jam'bres. Rebellious. 

^ ane * j Feminine of John. 
Jean. J 



JON 

an e . r Di m i nu ti V e of Jane. 

Jeanette'. J 

Ja'pheth. He that persuades or 
entices. 

Ja'red. He that commands or de- 
scends. 

Ja'sher. Righteous. 

Ja'son. A healer. 

Ja'van. Making sad. 

Je'bus. Fire. 

Jechoni'ah. The stability of the 
Lord. 

Jed'idah. Well-beloved; amiable. 

Jedidi'ah. Beloved of the Lord. 

Jed'uthun. His law, or who gives 
praise. 

Jeffrey. The same as Godfrey. 

Jehoad'dan. The Lord's plea- 
sure. 

Jeho'ahaz. Possession of the Lord. 

Jehoi'ada, Knowledge of the Lord. 

Jehoi'akim. The Lord will avenge. 

Jehosh'aphat. The Lord is judge. 

Je'hu. Being. 

Jemi'ma. A dove. 

Jeph'tha. An opener or discoverer. 

Jephun'neh. Beholding. 

Je'red. Ruling. 

Jeremi'ah. ) Exultation of the 

Jer'emy. j Lord. 

Jerobo'am. He that opposeth the 
people. 

Jerome'. Having a sacred name. 

Jeru'sha. Possessed; married; ban- 
ished. 

Jes'se. To be ; firm. 

Je'sus. Saviour. 

Je'thro or Jeth'ro. Excelling. 

Jez'ebel. Woe to the house. 

Jo'ab. Fatherhood. 

Jo 'ah. Fraternity. 

Jo'akim. The Lord shall arise. 

Joan. J feminine of John. 
Joan'na. J 

Jo'ash. Who despairs or burns. 
Job. He that weeps or cries. 
Jo'celin. Equal, just. 
Joch'ebed. Glorious, honorable. 
Jo'el. Jehovah is his God. 
John. Gracious gift of God. 
Jon'adab. Voluntary. 
2M 



LAU 

Jo'nah. ) . , 

T , „ > A dove. 

Jo'nas. J 

Jon'athan. The gift of God. 

Jo 'ram. The height of the Lord. 

Jo'seph. Addition, increase. 

Jo'sephine. Feminine of Joseph. 

Josh'ua. Jehovah, Savior. 

Josi'ah. The fire of the Lord. 

Jo'tham. Jehovah is upright. 

Joyce. Merry; pleasant. 

Ju'bal. Fading ; a trumpet. 

Ju'dah. Praise. 

Ju'das. Same as Judah. 

Ju'dith. Praised. 

Ju'lia. Feminine of Julius. 

Ju'lian. Belonging to Julius. 

Julian'a. Feminine of Julian. 

Ju'liet. Diminutive of Julia. 

Ju'lius. Soft-haired. 

K 

Kath'arine. See Catharine. 

Ke'dar. Blackness. 

Ken'ard. Of a kind nature, or of a 
sharp wit. 

Ken'elm. A protector of his kin- 
dred. 

Ken'red. Bold counsel. 

Ken'ric. A valiant ruler. 

Keren-hap'puck. The horn of 
beauty. 

Ketu'rah. Incense. 

Kezi'a. Cassia. 

Kin'burgh. The strength and de 
fense of kindred. 

Kish. Hard ; a diligent searcher. 

Ko'rah. Frozen, icy. 



La'ban. White, shining. 
Laeti'tia. Gladness, joy. 
Lam'bert. A keeper of lambs. 
Lam'ech. Poor or humbled. 
Lan'celot. A little angel. 
Laur'a. A laurel or bay tree. 
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MAG 



J Flourishing like a 
bay-tree. 



Lau'rence. 
Law'rence. 

Laz'arus. Destitute of help. 
Le'ah. Weary; painful. 
Lean'der. A popular man. 
Leb'beas. Hearty, sincere. 
Lem'uel. God with him. 
Leon'ard. Of a lion-like nature. 
Leono'ra. Same as Eleanor. 
Le'opold. Bold as a lion. 

Let'tice'. } The same as Laetitia - : 

Le'vi. Coupled or joined. 

Lew'is. ) The defender of the peo- 

Lou'is. J pie. 

Lil'y. A lily. 

Li'onel. A young lion. 

Llewel'lyn. Like a lion. 

Lo'dowic. ) The defense of the 

Lu'dovick. J people. 

Lo-am'mi. Not my people. 

Lo'is. Better. 

Loren'zo. The same as Lawrence. 

Lot. Hidden, wrapped up. 

Loui'sa. | 

Louise'. J 

Lu'bin. A lover of his friend. 

Lu'cifer. Light-bearing. 

Lucin'da. Shining, brilliant. 

Lu'cius. Born at daybreak. 

Lu'cy. ) 1 

Lu'cia. j 

Lud. A generation. 

Luke. From Lucus, a grove. 

Lu'ther. Illustrious. 

Lycur'gus. Making high. 

Lyd'ia. A Lydian. 

Lysan'der. Loosing men. 

Lys'ias. A dissolver. 

Lysim'achus. Dissolving battle. 

M 

Maase'iah. Protection of the Lord. 

Ma'bel. Lovely. 

Mad'ai. Measure. 

Mad'elinei Same as Magdalene. 

Ma'doc. Good. 

agdale'ne. Belonging to Mag- 

dala. 

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Feminine of Louis. 



Feminine of Lucius. 



MET 

Ma'gog. A covering, or fortifica- 
tion. 

Ma'hala. Disease. 

Ma'halah. Melodious song. 

Mah'lon. Song, or infirmity. 

Mahom'et. See Mohammed. 

Mal'achi. My messenger. 

Manas'seh. Who makes forget. 

Mano'ah. Kest. 

Ma'ra. Bitter. 

Marcel'lus. Diminutive of Marcus. 

Mar'cia. Feminine of Marcius. 

Mar'cius. ") 

Mar'cus. >• Polite ; a hammer. 

Mark. J 

Margaret. } A , 

Mar'lery. j A pearl. 

Mari'a. A form of Mary. 

Marianne'. From Mary and Anne. 

Mar'ion. A familiar form of Mary. 

Mar'maduke. A mighty duke. 

Mar'tha. Who becomes bitter. 

Mar'tin. Martial, warlike. 

Ma'ry. Bitter, or very sad. 

Matil'da. A heroine. 

Mat'thew. A reward; a gift. 

Matthi'as. The gift of God. 

Maud. A maid. 

Maur'ice. Sprung of a Moor. 

May. From the name of the month ; 
a form of Marion. 

Mehet'abel. Blessed by God. 

Mel'chi. My king. 

Melchis'edek. King of righteous- 
ness. 

Mel'icent. A sweet singer. 

Melis'sa. A bee. 

Men'ahem. A comforter. 

Menela'us. Strength of the people. 

Mephib'osheth. Shame from my 
mouth. 

Mer'ari Bitter ; to provoke. 

Mercu/rius. ) An orator; an inter- 

Mer'cury. J preter. 

Mer'cy. Compassion ; pity. 

Mer'edith. The roaring of the sea. 

Mero'dach Bal'adan. Bitter con- 
tribution without judgment. 

Me'shech. Prolonging. 

Messi'ah. Anointed. 

Methu'selah. Driving away death 
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NIC 

Mi'cah. Who is here ? 
Mica'iah. Who is as the Lord ? 
Mi'chael. Who is like God ? 
Mi'chal. Who is perfect? 
Mid'ian. Judgment, or striving. 
Mil'cah. A woman of counsel. 
Mil'dred. Mild in counsel. 
Miran'da. Admirable. 
Mir'iam. Exalted. 
Mo'ab. Of his father. 
Moham'med. Praised. 
Mo'loch. King. 

Montague'. Of the sharp mountain. 
Montgom'ery. Gomer's mount. 
Montjoy'. A mount of joy. 
Mor'decai. Bitter contrition. 
Mor'gan. A seaman; one born on 

the sea. 
Mor 
Mor 

Mor'timer. Dead sea. 
Mo'ses. Drawn out of the water, 
Mu'riel. Sweet ointment. 



r'rice. ) 
r'ris. J 



Dark or obscure. 



N 

Na'aman. Comely, agreeable. 

Naash'on. A little serpent. 

Na'bal. A fool, or senseless. 

Na'both. Words ; prophecies. 

Na'dab. Free and voluntary gift. 

Na'hum. Comfort, consolation. 

Nan'cy. A familiar form of Anne. 

Na'omi. Beautiful, agreeable. 

Naph'tali. That struggles or 
fights. 

Narcis'sus. The daffodil-tree. 

ISTa'than. A gift. 

Nathan'ael.| Th ^ f fG d 

Nathan'iel. J 6 

ISTeal. Somewhat black. 

Nebuchadnez'zar. Tears and groans 
of judgment. 

Nehemi'ah. Comforted by Jeho- 
vah. 

Ner. A candle. 

Ne'reus. Moist. 

Ne'ro. Strength or valor. 

Nica'nor. A man of victory. 

Nich'ol. Same as Nicholas. 



PAT 

Nich'olas. Victorious over the 
people. 

Nicode'mus. Innocent blood, or 
same as Nicholas. 

Nim'rod. Rebellious. 

No'ah. Repose; rest. 

No'el. Christmas; born on Christ- 
mas. 

No'ra. A contraction of Honora 
and Leonora. 

Nor'man. One born in Normandy. 

Nun. Son or posterit. 







An olive. 



Obadi'ah. Servant of the Lord. 

O'bed. A servant. 

O'bed-E'dom. A servant of Edom. 

Oc'ran. Disturber ; that disorders. 

Octa'via. Feminine of Octavius. 

Octa'vius. The eighth. 

Ol'ive. | 

Oliv'ia. J ' 

Ol'iver. An olive-tree. 

Olym'pia. Heavenly. 

Om'ri. A rebellious people; a sheaf 

of wheat. 
O'nan. Sorrow or iniquity. 
Ones'imus. Profitable, useful. 
Onesiph'orus. Who brings profit. 
O'reb. A crow. 
Ores'tes. A mountaineer. 
Orlan'do. The same as Roland. 
Or'pah. The neck or skull. 
Os'born. A family child. 
Os'mund. House-peace. 
Os'wald. A house-ruler. 
Oth'ni. My time. 
Oth'niel. The hour of God. 
O'wen. Of a high descent. 
Ozi'as. Might of Jehovah. 



Pan. The whole, or all. 
Par'menas. That abides. 
Pash'ur. Increasing liberty. 
Pa'tience. Ability of bearing or 
suffering. 



RAO 

Pat'rick. A senator. 
Paul. ) 

Pauli'nus. > Little, small, slender. 
Paul'us. J 

Pauli'na. Feminine of Paulinus. 
Ped'ahzur. A mighty Redeemer. 
Peda'iah. The Lord's redeeming. 
Pelai'ah. The Lord's miracle. 
Pelati'ah. Let the Lord deliver. 
Pe'leg. A division. 
Penelope. A weaver. 
Per'egrine. Foreign, outlandish. 
Per'sis. A Persian woman. 
Pe'ter. A rock. 
Phanu'el. Seen by God. 
Pha'raoh. A revenger ,• a spoiler. 
Pha'rez. A rupture or breach. 

Philan'der. A lover of men. 
Phile'mon. Who kisses; loving. 
Phile'tus. Beloved. 
Phil'ibert. Very bright. , 
Phil'ip. A lover of horses. 
Philip'pa. Feminine of Philip. 

me as. f b \<\ countenance. 
Phm'ehas. J 

Phyl'lis. A leaf or bough. 
Pi'late. Armed with a dart. 
PI a' to. Large. 
Plu'tarch. A rich governor. 
Pol'ly. A variation of Molly, from 

Mary. 
Polydo're. Magnificent; liberal. 
Pot'iphar. A fat bull. 
Priscil'la. Ancient; old. 
Pru'dence. Discretion; foresight. 
Ptol'emy. Mighty in war. 
Pythag'oras. To inquire. 

Q 

Quin'tin. The fifth. 

R 

Rab'shakeh. Cup-bearer of the 

prince. 
Ra'chel. A sheep or lamb. 



SAM 

Ra'gan. A friend; a neighbor. 
Ragu'el. A shepherd, or friend of 

God : — same as Reuel. 
Ra'hab. Large; extended. 
Ralph. Helpful in counsel. 
Rami' ah. The thunder of the Lord. 
Ran'dal. Pure help. 
Ra'phael. The healing of God. 
Ray'mond. A strong protector. 
Rebec'ca. ] -,-, , , , 
Rebek'ah. j Fat and P lum P' 
Rehobo'am. The breach of the 

people. 
Rei'nald. } . , c ., 

Rei'nard. } A lover of purity. 

Remali'ah. Exaltation of the Lord. 
Reu'ben. The son of vision. 
Reu'el. The shepherd, or friend 

of God : — same as Raguel. 
Rho'da. A rose. 
Rich'ard. Liberal-hearted. 
Rob'ert. Famous in counsel. 
Rod'erick. Rich in counsel. 
Rodolph'us. Aiding in counsel. 
Rog'er. Strong counsel. 
Ro'land. \ A counsellor to his 
Rowland. J country. 
Ro'sa. ) . 
Rose, j A rose - 
Rosabella. A fair rose, 
Ro'salie. Rosy. 
Ro'samond. Rosy lips. 
Ro'samund. The rose of the world. 
Rowe'na. An acquirer of peace. 
Ru'fus. Reddish; red-headed. 
Ruth. A friend or companion. 



S • 

Sabi'na. Sprung from the Sabines. 
Sabri'na. The river Severn. 
Salah. A dart or javelin. 
Sala'thiel. Desired of God. 
Sally. A familiar form of Sarah. 
Sal'mon. He that rewards ; a grate- 
ful person ; perfect. 
Salo'me. Peaceful. 
Sal'va. Safe. 
Sam'son. Heard the second time. 



SYN" 

Sam'uel. Heard or appointed of 
God. 

Sanballat. A bramble hid in se- 
cret. 

Sapphi'ra. That relates or tells. 

Sa'rah. Lady; princess; princess 
of the multitude. 

Sa'rai. My lady ; my princess. 

Sa'tan. An adversary. 

Saul. Asked or desired. 

Sebas'tian. Reverend; majestic. 

Seli'na. Parsley. 

Sennach'erib. The bramble of 
destruction. 

Se'ofrid. The sight of peace. 

Seth. One who places or puts. 

Shad'dai. The Almighty. 

Sha'drach. The king's messenger. 

Shallum. Peaceable. 

Shec'hem. A part or portion, 

Shelemi / ah. Peace of the Lord. 

Shem. Renown. 

She'va. Vanity. 

Shi'loh. Sent. 

Shim'ei. Hearing or obeying. 

Si'byl. ) 

Sibyl'la. > A prophetess. 

Sy'bil. J 

Silas. Silent; quiet; still. 

Silva'nus. ") 

Syl'van. > Who loves the woods. 

Sylva'nus. J 

Silves'ter. ) T . . . ,, , 

Sylvester. J Lmn S m the woods ' 

Si'mom' } Hearin g>* obedient. 

Sol'omon. Peaceable. 

Sophi'a. Wisdom. 

Sop'ater. A safe father. 

Sophro'nia. Of a sound mind. 

Sosip'ater. The father's preserver. 

Sos'thenes. One whose strength is 
entire. 

Stella. A star. 

Steph'anus. ) . , , 

Ste'phen. J A crown or garland. 

Su'san. 1 . ,., 

Susan'na. j A W ^ 

Swithln. Very high. 

Syn'tyche. Conferring or con- 
versing with. 

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ZUR 



T 

Tab'itha. A roe or doe. 

Tah'penes. Standard; flight ; temp- 
tation. 

Ta'mar. A palm tree. 

Tem'peranee. Moderation. 

Ter'tius. The third. 

Thad'deus. A dear ehild. 

The'obald. Bold over the people. 

The'odore. ) 

Theodo'ra. V The gift of God. 

Theodo'sia. J 

Theoph'ilus. A lover or friend of 
God. 

Theophras'tus. A divine speaker. 

The'ron. A hunter. 

Theu'das. Running waters. 

Thom'as. A twin. 

Thom'asine. Feminine of Thomas. 

Tibe'rius. The son of Tiber. 

Ti'mon. Honorable; worthy. 

Ti'tus. Honorable. 

Tobi'as. - } The S° odnessofGod - 

To'la. A worm. 

Trissaegis'tus. Three times the 

greatest. 
Tris'tam. ) 
Tris'tram. j 

Troph'imus. Nourishing. 
Tryphe'na. Delicious; delicate, 
Trypho'sa. Illustrious. 
Tu'bal. Worldly. 
Tu'bal-Cain. Worldly 

sion. 
Turs'tan. Faithful. 
Tych'icus. Fortunate; happy. 
Tyran'nus. A prince; one that 

reigns. 



Sorrowful. 



U 



Ura'nia. Heavenly. 
Ur'ban. Courteous; civil 
Uri'ah. The fire of the Lord. 
U'rian. A husbandman. 
TT'riel. The fire of God. 
Ur'sula. A she-bear. 
Uzzi'ah. The strength of the Lord. 
Uzzi'el. The strength of God. 



Val'entine. Powerful ; mighty. 
Vash'ti. Drinking. 
Victo'ria. Victory. 
Vin'cent. Conquering. 
Vi'da. Feminine of David. 
Vio'la. } 
Vi'olet. J J 

Virginia. Virgin; pure. 
Viv'ian. Living. 



A violet. 



Wald'win. A conqueror. 
Walter. A wood-master; a forester. 
War'in. All-victorious. 
Wick'liffe. A white rock. 
Wilhelmi'na. Feminine of William. 
Wil'liam. Harnessed with a golden 

helmet; defense of many. 
Wi'mund. Sacred peace. 
Win'fred. Win-peace. 
Wini'fred. An obtainer of peace. 
Wis'chard. 1 Qf refined nature> 
Wis'hart. j 
Wol'fred. One who assists with his 

counsel. 
Wulph'er. A helper. 



X 

Xantip'pe. Furious. 

Y 

Yth'el. Very flourishing. 

Z 

Zab'di. Portion; dowry. 
Zab'diel. The gift of God. 
Zab'ulon. A dwelling-place. 
Zacche'us. Just; innocent. 
Zachari'ah.| R mb db ft 
Zach'ary. r t. d 
Zechari'ah. J 

Za'dok. Just; righteous. 
Za'rah. Risen or sprung up. 
Zebadi'ah. Portion of the Lord. 
Zeb'edee. Having a portion. 
Zeb'ulon. See Zabulon. 
Zedeki'ah. The justice of the 

Lord. 
Zelo'phehad. A shadow of fear. 
Zelo'tes. Jealous; full of zeal. 
Ze'nas. Gift of Jupiter. 
Zeno'bia. The life of Jupiter. 
Zephani'ah. The hiding of the 

Lord. 
Ze'rah. Rising up. 
Zerahi'ah. The Lord arises. 
Zerub'babel. Born in, or a prince 

of, Babylon. 
Zil'pah. Distillation. 
Zim'ri. A song. 
Zippo'rah. Mourning. 
Zu'riel. The rock of God. 
Zurishad'dai. The rock of the 

Almighty. 



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HINTS TO SPELLERS. 



The following rules and their exceptions should be committed to memory, as another alphabet, at the 
threshold of an English education, and, when spelling words to which they apply, should frequently be 
recited. 



RULES FOR SPELLING. 

RULE I. 

Words ending in silent e after «ora consonant 
generally drop the e on taking an additional termi- 
nation beginning with a vowel; as, sale, salable; 
plague, plaguy ; sue, suing ; eye, eying. 

Exception I. — Words ending in ce and ge retain e before 
able and ous ; as, service, serviceable ; trace, traceable ; cour- 
age, courageous ; advantage, advantageous. 

Exception II. — Compounds and prefixes retain e; as, fire- 
arms, foreordain, poleaxe, vice-admiral, fire-engine. 

Remark. — From singe, springe, swinge, tinge, we write 
singeing, springeing, swingeing, iingeing, to distinguish from 
singing, springing, swinging, and tinging. Dyeing, from 
dye, retains e, to distinguish from dying, the present parti- 
ciple of die. Mile retains e in mileage. Derivatives from 
proper names of persons retain e ; as, daguerreotype, morseo- 
graph. 

RULE II. 

Words ending in silent e generally retain the e on 
taking an additional termination beginning with a 
consonant; as, bereave, bereavement; issue, issueless. 

Remark. — Awful, awfully, awfulness, argument, argu- 
mentation, argumentative, woful, wofully, wofulness, duly, 
truly, and wholly, are undisputed exceptions ; and abridg- 
ment, acknowledgment, judgment, misjudgment, prejudgment, 
lodgment, wobegone, and rhymster, are disputed exceptions. 
Some write abridgement, acknowledgement, judgement, mis- 
judgement, prejudgement, lodgement, woebegone, and rhyme- 
ster. 

RULE III. 



Words ending in ie change them mto*y before ing; 
as, lie, lying. See Tie, in the Dictionary. The fol- 
lowing words conform to this rule : — 

Lie, 

Belie, 

Outlie, 



RULE IV. 

Words ending in y preceded by a consonant gene- 
rally change y into i on taking an additional sylla- 
ble ; as, mercy, merciful, merciless ; defy, defied, 
defies, defleth, defiant ; busy, busier, busiest, business ; 
ply, pliers ; porphyry, porphyritic. 

Exception I. — Y after a consonant is not changed into 
i before ing or ish ; as, dry, drying, dryish. 

Exception II. — Compounds usually retain y ; as, mercy- 
seat, county-town, dairymaid, skylight. 

Remark. — Dryer, dryest, dryly, dryness, shyer, shyest, 
shyly, shyness, are undisputed exceptions to the rule; and 
lyly, slyness, are disputed exceptions. 



Lie, 


Die, 


Untie, 


Overlie, 


Hie, 


Yie, 


Underlie, 


Tie, 


Outvie. 



RULE V. 

Words ending in y preceded by a vowel retain the 
y; as, gay, gayly, gayness, gayety ; pray, prayer, 
praying, prayed, prays. 

Remark. — From day, lay, pay, say, stay, are formed daily, 
laid, paid, said, saith, staid. The regular words dayly, 
layed, payed, sayeth, and stayed, are sometimes used. 

RULE VI. 

Monosyllables and words having the primary ac- 
cent on the last syllable, when they end with a single 
consonant preceded by a single vowel, double their 
final consonant before an additional syllable that 
begins with a vowel ; as, wet, wetter, icettest, xoetting, 
wetted; drum, drumming, drummed ; dispel, dispelling, 
dispelled. 

Exception. — A final x, or the 5 in gas, should not be 
doubled; as, &x,fixes, fixed, fixing ; annex, annexing ; gases, 
gasefy. 

Remark I. — V after Q is never reckoned a part of a diph- 
thong or triphthong; so that from quit are formed quitting, 
quitted; and from quag, ouaggy. 
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Remark U. — This rule applies only to derivatives which 
retain the accent of their primitives, and not to such as in'- 
ferable, in'ference, preferable, preference, referable, and 
reference, from infer, prefer, and refer. To the forms in- 
fer'rible, refer'rible, which are sometimes met with, the 
general rule applies. Transferable, from transfer, is an ex- 
ception to the general rule, the regular form transferable 
is not often used. Although parallel' ogram, from parallel, 
and modal'ity, from mo'dal, remove the primary accent to 
the point of duplication, they do not double the final I. See 
Remark II. under Rule VII. 

RULE VII. 
A final consonant is not doubled when it is pre- 
ceded by a diphthong, when the primary accent is 
either not on, or not retained upon, the last syllable, 
or when the additional syllable begins with a conso- 
nant; as, beat, beating, beaten; differ, differing, 
differed, difference, different ; prefer' , preference; 
refer', reference; fit, fitful, fitly , fitness. 

Exception I. — Compounds that remove the primary ac- 
cent from the point of duplication retain the double letter ; 
as, broad' -brimmed, heel'tapping. 

Remark I. — When ly is affixed to words ending in I, the 
1 is not considered doubled; as in cool-ly, real-ly, gravelrly, 
roy airly. 

Remark II.—Nutmegged, kidnapping, kidnapped, kid- 
napper, zigzagging, zigzagged, excellence, and some others, 
are undisputed exceptions to the rule. There are nearly one 
hundred words, from which more than four hundred deriva- 
tives are formed, that are usually made exceptions to this 
rule. Webster is distinguished for making nearly all the 
derivatives conform to the rule. At list of all that have been 
inserted in the body of the dictionary is given in the table 
of Contrasted Spellings, under Class A. Webster and Smart 
accent the verb curv'et on the first syllable, with which 
accentuation curveting and curveted are correct spellings; 
other orthoepists accent it upon the last syllable, then 
curvet'ting and curvet'ted are correct. 

RULE VIII. 

Words ending in c accept of k before a termination 
beginning with e, i, or y; as, frolic, frolicked, 
frolicking; colic, colicky. See List I., page 583. 

RULE IX. 

Words ending in a double letter preserve it double 
after a prefix or before a termination beginning with 
a different letter; as, op-press, mis-spell, in-thrall, 
over-see ; see-ing, oppressive, stiff-ness, woo-ed, still' 
ness, assess-menL 

Remark I. — Annul, until, twibil, and the conservative 
fulfil, or the Websterian fulfill, are the only exceptions to 
the first part of this rule extensively recognized by present 



The conservative distil and instil are at variance ; 
but the Websterian distill and instill, and also twibill, as 
written by Reid, are in harmony with the rule. 

Remark II — Pontific, and all other derivatives of pontiff, 
are exceptions to the latter part of this rule, unless an / 
is discarded in the primitive word, as Webster suggests 
and the derivation warrants. The derivatives of dull, full, 
skill, and will, are disputed exceptions : if spelled as Web- 
ster writes them, dullness, fullness, skillful, willful, they 
conform to the rule. It is possible and desirable to leave 
this rule without an exception. 

RULE X. 
The plural is usually formed from the singular by 
adding s; as, brave, braves; night, nights ; hymn, 
hymns. 

RULE XL 
Nouns ending in o preceded by a vowel accept of 
s in the plural ; as, cameo, cameos ; studio, studios. 
See List II., page 583. 

RULE XII. 

Nouns ending in y preceded by a vowel accept of 
s in the plural; as, money, moneys; attorney, at- 
torneys. 

RULE XIII. 

Nouns ending in o preceded by a consonant 
usually accept of es in the plural; as, echo, echoes ; 
embargo, embargoes. 

Remark. — There are about sixty words that conform to 
this rule, and about thirty that accept of s only. See Lists 
III. and IV., page 583. 

It would be well if all words ending in o were made to 
conform to Rules XI. and XIII. 

RULE XIV. 

Nouns ending in ss, z, x, ch soft, and sh, accept of 
es in the plural; as, dress, dresses; buzz, buzzes; box, 
boxes ; peach, peaches; dish, dishes. 

RULE XV. 
Nouns ending in y after a consonant change y 
into ies in the plural ; as, city, cities ; daisy, daisies. 

RULE XVI. 

Compound nouns whose parts are connected by a 
hyphen accept of the sign of the plural after that 
part which essentially constitutes the noun; as, 
knight-errant, knights-errant; son-in-law, sons-in- 
law; man-of-war, men-of-war; step-child, step- 



HINTS TO SPELLERS. 



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children ; ember-day, ember-days ; man-singer, men- 
singers. See List V., page 584. 

Remark L — If no hyphen is used, the sign of the plural 
is always placed at the end ; as, spoonful, spoonfuls. 

Remark IL— The sign of the possessive case is always 
placed at the end of compound nouns ; as, son-in-law's house. 

RULE XVII. 

The compounds of man form their plural in the 
same manner as the simple word; as, fisherman, 
fishermen; man-of-war, men-of-war. 

Exceptions. — The only exceptions to this rule are drago- 
man, Mussulman, Ottoman, talisman, Turcoman, German, 
and landamman, which accept of s. 

RULE XVIII. 

Of the terminations eive and ieve, and of the deriva- 
tives of each, the former are found after c, and the 
latter after other letters ,* as, conceive, conceit, re- 
ceive, receipt ; relieve, relief, relieving, thieve, thievish. 
See List VI., page 584. 



For the plurals of nouns which end in / or fe, see 
Lists VII. and VIII. The following hints may 
sometimes be of service : — 

Ize is generally preferred to terminate words essentially 
formed by affixes; ise (pronounced ize) is preferred in mono- 
syllables and words essentially formed by prefixes; as, apolo- 
gize, sympathize; supervise, comprise. 

Adjectives terminating in al become adverbs terminating 
in ally ; as, continual, continually ; adverbial, adverbially. 



The following Lists are made up of illustrations 
to the preceding rules or exceptions. They should 
be repeatedly written out. 

LIST I. 
Comprises illustrations to Rule VIII. 
Trafficker. 



Colic, 
Colicky. 

Frolic, 

Frolicking, 

Frolicked. 

Rollic, 
(Rollick,) (?) 
Rollicking, 
Rollicked. 



Mimic, 
Mimicking, 
Mimicked, 
Mimicker. 

Physic, 

Physicking, 

Physicked. 

Traffic, 

Trafficking, 

Trafficked, 



Havoc, 

Havocking, 

Havocked. 

Zinc, 

Zinekiferous, 
(Zinciferous,) 
Zincky. 

Talc, Talcky. 



LIST II. 

Comprises illustrations to Rule XL 



Agios, 

Bagnios, 

Bamboos, 

Braggadocios, 

Cameos, 

Cuckoos, 

Curculios, 

Embryos, 



Folios, 

Imbroglios, 

Intaglios, 

Internuncios, 

Koodoos, 

Nuncios, 

Olios, 

Oratorios, 

LIST III. 



Pistachios, 

Port-folios, 

Punctilios, 

Ratios, 

Seraglios, 

Solfeggios, 

Studios, 

Trios. 



Comprises illustrations to Rule XIII. 
Archipelagoes, Innuendoes, 



Armadilloes, 

Bilboes, 

Bravadoes, 

Bravoes, 

Buffaloes, 

Buffoes, 

Calicoes, 

Cargoes, 

Centos or 

Centoes, (?) 

Desperadoes, 

Echoes, 

Embargoes, 

Farragoes, 

Frescoes, 



Juntoes, 

Lazarettoes, 

Lentigoes, 

Lingoes, 

Lumbagoes, 

Mangoes, 

Manifestoes, 

Mottoes, 

Mulattoes, 

Negroes, 

Palmettoes, 

Passadoes, 

Peccadilloes, 

Potatoes, 

Prunelloes, 



Generalissimoes,Punchinelloes, 
Grottoes, Punctoes, 

Gustoes, Quartoes (?) or 

Heroes, Quartos, 

LIST rv. 



Ranchoes, 

Recitativoes, 

Relievoes, 

Renegadoes, 

Ritomelloes, 

Rotundoes, 

Salvoes or 

Salvos (?) 

Stilettoes, 

Supercargoes, 

Testudoes, 

Tomatoes, 

Tornadoes, 

Torpedoes, 

Umboes, 

Vetoes, 

Vioioncelloes, 

Viragoes, 

Volcanoes, 

Zeroes. 



Comprises exceptions to Rule XIII. 



Albinos, 

Amorosos, 

Cantos, 

Dominos, (?) 

Duodecimos, 

Halos, 

Hidalgos, 

Inamoratos, 

Lassos, 

Limbos, 



Major-domos, 

Mementos, 

Merinos, 

Mosquitos or 

Musquitos, 

Octavos, 

Pianos, 

Porticos, 

Provisos, 

Quartos or 



Quartoes, (?) 

Rancheros, 

Ridottos, 

Rondos, 

Salvos, 

Set-tos, 

Siroccos, 

Solos, 

Torsos, 

Tyros. 



004 



HINTS TO SPELLERS. 



LIST V. 

Comprises illustrations of Rule XVI. 



Aides-de-camp, 
Beaus-ideal or 
Beaux-ideal, 
Cartes-blanche, 
Charges-d' affaires, 
Chevaux-de-frise, 
Coups-de-main, 
Courts-martial, 
Cousins-german, 
D aughter s-in -law, 
Eathers-in-law, 
Gendarmes or 
Gens d'armes, 
Jets d'eau, 



Knights-errant, 

Mesdames, 

Men-of-war, 

Messieurs, 

Mothers-in-law, 

Poets -laureate, 

Porte-monnaies, 

Prices-current, 

Sergeac ts-at-arms, 

Sisters-in-law, 

Sons-in-law, 

Step-children, 

Step -fathers, 

Valets-de-chambre. 



LIST VI. 

Comprises illustrations of Rule XVIII. 



Conceive, 

Conceiving, 

Conceived, 

Conceit, 

Conceiting, 

Conceited, 

Conceitedness, 

Conceivable, 

Conceivableness, 

Conceivably, 

Inconceivable, 

Inconceivably, 

Inconceivable- 

ness, 
Misconceive, 
Misconceiving, 
Misconceived, 
Misconceit, 
Preconceive, 
Preconceiving, 
Preconceived, 
Preconceit. 

Deceive, 

Deceiving, 

Deceived, ] 

Deceiver, 

Deceivable, 

Deceit, 

Deceitful, 

Deceitfully, 



Deceitfulness, 
Undeceive, 
Undeceiving, 
Undeceived. 

Perceive, 

Perceiving, 

Perceived, 

Perceivable, 

Perceivably. 

Receive, 

Receiving, 

Received, 

Receiver, 

Receivable, 

Receipt. 

Achieve, 

Achievable, 

Achievance, 

Achieving, 

Achieved, 

Achievement, 

Achiever. 

Aggrieve, 

Aggrieving, 

Aggrieved, 

Aggrievance, 

Grieve, 



Grievously, 

Grievousness, 

Grief. 

Believe, 

Believing, 

Believed, 

Belie vingly, 

Believable, 

Belief, 

Disbelieve, 

Disbelieving, 

Disbelieved, 

Disbeliever, 

Disbelief, 

Misbelief, 

Unbelief, 

Unbeliever. 

Relieve, 

Relieving, 

Relieved, 

Reliever, 

Relievable, 

Relief, 

Bas-relief, 

Relievo. 

Reprieve, 
Reprieving, 
Reprieved. 



Retrieve, 


Thieve, 


Thieveries, 


Retrieving, 


Thieving, 


Thief. 


Retrieved, 


Thieved, 




Retrievement, 


Thievish, 


Sieve, 


Retrievable, 


Thievishness, 


Lieve, 


Retrieval. 


Thievery, 


Lief. 



LIST VII. 

Comprises the plurals of nouns which change/ or 
fe into ves. See Staff in the dictionary for its 
plurals. Tipstaff becomes Tipstaffs or Tipstaves ; all 
other nouns ending in ff conform to Rule X. Wharfs 
prevails in Great Britain, wharves in America. 



Beeves, 

Calves, 

Elves, 

Halves, 

Knives, 

Leaves, 



Lives, 

Loaves, 

Selves, 

Sheaves, 

Shelves, 

Thieves, 

LIST VIII. 



Turfs or 
Turves, (?) 
Wharves or 
Wharfs, 
Wives, 
Wolves. 



Comprises the plurals of nouns ending in / or fe 
which accept of s only in the plural. 



Briefs, 

Chiefs, 

Fiefs, 

Griefs, 

Mischiefs, 

Kerchiefs, 

Neckerchiefs, 

Handkerchiefs 

Califs(?) or 

Caliphs, 

Caufs, 

Clefs, 



Coifs, 

Delfs, 

Dwarfs, 

Wharfs or 

Wharves, 

Turfs or 

Turves (?) 

Kerfs, 

Surfs, 

Eifes, 

Strifes, 

Safes, 



Scarfs, 

Waifs, 

Woofs, 

Hoofs, 

Roofs, 

Proofs, 

Reproofs, 

Disproofs, 

Waterproofs, 

Beliefs, 

Reliefs, 

Gulfs. 



LIST IX. 

Comprises the plurals of nouns ending in eau, ieu, 
and ou. A number of these nouns admits of two 
forms in the plural. 



Beaus or 
Beaux, 
Bureaus or 
Bureaux, 
Chapeaus or 
Chapeaux, 
Chateaus or 
Chateaux, 



Flambeaus or 
Flambeaux, 
Plateaus or 
Plateaux, 
Rondeaus or 
Rondeaux, 
Jetteaus or 
Jets d'eau, 



Portmanteaus. 

Purlieus, 

Adieux, 

Batteaux, 

Bijoux, 

Morceaux, 

Rouleaux, 

Tableaux. 



CONTRAST 



WEBSTERIAN AND CONSERVATIVE SPELLINGS. 



The orthography of Dr. Worcester has been adopted as the best representative of Conservative Spelling. 

The dagger [f ] is used to mark certain spellings of both systems which harmonize with the broadest 
analogy. 

The note of interrogation [?] is placed beside those spellings which are not in harmony with others of 
the same class, which are preferred by the same author. 



CLASS A. 



This class comprises those words which Webster 
spells in conformity to Rule VII., and which Wor- 
cester does not. It is claimed for most of the Con- 
servative Spellings that they indicate better than the 
Websterian the true power of the vowel that pre- 
cedes the point of duplication. 

Most of those words in the Websterian column 
which are marked with a note of interrogation are 
considered by Webster to be allowable exceptions, 
because the foreign words from which they are de- 
rived contain the double letter. This principle of 



Websterian. 

Appareling, 

Appareled, 

Argillaceous, (?) 

Axillary, (?) 

Barreling, 

Barreled, 

Biasing,f 

Biased,f 

Biases,f 

Canceling, 

Canceled, 

Cancellation, (?) 

Caroling, 

Caroled, 

Castellated, (?) 



Conservative. 

Apparelling. 

Apparelled. 

Argillaceous. 

Axillary. 

Barrelling. 

Barrelled. 

Biassing. 

Biassed. 



Canceling. 

Canceled. 

Cancellation. 

Carolling. 

Carolled. 

Castellated. 



Websterian. 

Caviling, 

Caviled, 

Caviler, 

Cavilous, 

Chancellor, (?) 

Channeling, 

Channeled, 

Chiseling, 

Chiseled, 

Compromiting, 

Compromited, 

Coralline, (?) 

Coralloid, (?) 

Coralloidal, (?) 

Councilor, 



constructing English words by foreign methods is 
an unfortunate one for him to adopt here ; not only 
because it robs his system of completeness, but be- 
cause it is the same principle which he discards with 
respect to terminations in re. To mark this incon- 
sistency, the note of interrogation has been used. It 
is also remarkable that Webster inserts I in medalist 
and medalurgy, which he derives from the same root 
as metallist and metallurgy, in which he inserts 11, 
Novelist, by derivation, should contain 11, and com- 
promiting should contain tt. 



Conservative. 

Cavilling. 

Cavilled. 

Caviller. 

Cavillous. 

Chancellor. 

Channelling 

Channelled. 

Chiselling. 

Chiselled. 

Compromitting. 

Compromitted. 

Coralline. 

Coralloid. 

Coralloidal. 

Councillor. 



Websterian. 
Counseling, 
Counseled, 
Counselor, 
Crystalline, (?) 
Crystalliza- 
tion^?) 
Crystallize, (?) 
Crystallizing, (?) 
Crystallized, (?) 
Cudgeling, 
Cudgeled, 
Cudgeler, 
Cupellation, (?) 
Dialing, - 
Dialed, 



Conservative. 

Counselling, 

Counselled. 

Counsellor. 

Crystalline. 

Crystallization. 

Crystallize. 

Crystallizing. 

Crystallized. 

Cudgelling. 

Cudgelled. 

Cudgeller. 

Cupellation. 

Dialling. 

Dialled. 

585 



586 



HINTS TO SPELLERS. 



Websterian. 

Dialist, 

Disemboweling, 

Disemboweled, 

Disheveling, 

Disheveled, 

Driveling, 

Driveled, 

Driveler, 

Dueling, 

Dueled, 

Duelist, 

Dueler, 

Emboweling 

Emboweled, 

Empaneling, 

Empaneled, 

Enameling, 

Enameled, 

Enameler, 

Equaling, 

Equaled, 

Excellence, (?) 

Gamboling, 

Gamboled, 

Graveling, 

Graveled, 

Groveling, 

Groveled, 

Groveler, 

Handseling, 

Handseled, 

Hatcheling, 

Hatcheled, 

Hoveling, 

Hoveled, 

Imperiling, 

Imperiled, 

Jeweling, 

Jeweled, 

Jeweler, 

Kenneling, 

Kenneled, 

Kidnapping, (?) 

Kidnapped, (?) 

Kidnapper, (?) 

Labeling, 

Labeled, 

Lamella, (?) 

Lamellar (?) 



Conservative. 

Diallist. 

Disembowelling. 

Disembowelled. 

Dishevelling. 

Dishevelled. 

Drivelling. 

Drivelled. 

Driveller. 

Duelling. 

Duelled. 

Duellist. 

Dueller. 

Embowelling. 

Emboweled. 

Empanelling. 

Empanelled. 

Enamelling. 

Enamelled. 

Enameller. 

Equalling. 

Equalled. 

Excellence. 

Gambolling. 

Gambolled. 

Gravelling. 

Gravelled. 

Grovelling. 

Grovelled. 

Groveller. 

Handselling. 

Handselled. 

Hatchelling. 

Hatchelled. 

Hovelling. 

Hovelled. 

Imperilling. 

Imperilled. 

Jewelling. 

Jewelled. 

Jeweller. 

Kennelling. 

Kennelled. 

Kidnapping. 

Kidnapped. 

Kidnapper. 

Labelling. 

Labelled. 

Lamella. 

Lamellar. 



"Websterian. 
Lamellated, (?) 
Laureled, 
Leveling, 
Leveled, 
Leveler, 
Libeling, 
Libeled, 
Libelant, 
Libelee, 
Libelous, 
Marshaling, 
Marshaled, 
Marveling, 
Marveled, 
Marvelous, 
Marvelously, 
Marvelousness, 
Medalist, 
Medalurgy, 
Medallic, 
Medallion, 
Metallic, 
Metalliferous, (?) 
Metalline, (?) 
Merallist, (?) 
Metallize, (?) 
Metallizing, (?) 
Metallized, (?) 
Metailurgio, (?) 
Metallurgist, (?) 
Metallurgy, (?) 
Modality, (?) 
Modeling, 
Modeled, 
Modeler, 
Newmodeling, 
Newmodeled, 
Nonplusing,f 
Nonplused,f 
Nonpluses,f 
Outgeneraling, 
Outgeneraled, 
Paneling, 
Paneled, 
Paralleling, 
Paralleled, 
Parallelogram, 
Parallelopip- 
edon, 



Conservative. 
Lamellated. 
Laurelled. 
Levelling. 
Levelled. 
Leveller. 
Libelling. 
Libelled. 
Libellant. 
Libeller. 
Libellous. 
Marshalling. 
Marshalled. 
Marvelling. 
Marvelled. 
Marvellous. 
Marvellously. 
Marvellousness. 
Medallist* 
Medallurgy. 
Medallic. 
Medallion. 
Metallic. 
Metalliferous. 
Metalline. 
Metal list. 
Metallize. 
Metallizing. 
Metallized. 
Metallurgic 
Metallurgist 
Metallurgy. 
Modality. (?) 
Modelling. . 
Modelled. 
Modeller. 
Newmodelling. 
Newmodelled. 
Nonplussing. 
Nonplussed. 
Nonplusses. 
Outgeneralling. 
Outgener ailed. 
Panelling. 
Panelled. 
Paralleling. (?) 
Paralleled. (?) 
Parallelogram. (?) 
Parallelopip- 
edon. (?) 



Websterian. 

Parceling, 

Parceled, 

Penciling, 

Penciled, 

Periling, 

Periled, 

Perilous, 

Perilously, 

Pistoling, 

Pistoled, 

Pommeling, 

Pommeled, 

Postiling, 

Postiled, 

Pupilage, 

Pupilary, 

Quarreling, 

Quarreled, 

Raveling, 

Raveled, 

Remodeling, 

Remodeled, 

Reveling, 

Reveled, 

Reveler, 

Rivaling, 

Rivaled, 

Riveling, 

Riveled, 

Roweling, 

Roweled, 

Shoveling, 

Shoveled, 

Shriveling, 

Shriveled, 

ibylline, (?) 
Sniveling, 
Sniveled, 
Sniveler, 
Stenciling, 
Stenciled, 
Tasseling, 
Tasseled, 
Tesselating, 
Tesselated, 
Tinseling, 
Tinseled, 
Toweling, 
Trammeling, 



Conservative. 

Parcelling. 

Parcelled. 

Pencilling. 

Pencilled. 

Perilling. 

Perilled. 

Perilous. (?) 

Perilously. (?) 

Pistolling. 

Pistolled. 
Pommelling. 
Pommelled. 
Postilling. 

Postilled. 

Pupilage. (?) 

Pupilary. (?) 

Quarrelling. 

Quarrelled. 

Ravelling. 

Ravelled. 

Remodelling. 

Remodelled. 

Revelling. 

Revelled. 

Reveller. 

Rivalling. 

Rivalled. 

Rivelling. 

Rivalled. 

Rowelling. 

Rowelled. 

Shovelling. 

Shovelled. 

Shrivelling. 

Shrivelled. 

Sibylline. 

Snivelling. 

Snivelled. 

Sniveller. 

Stencilling. 

Stencilled. 

Tasselling. 

Tasselled. 

Tessellating. 

Tessellated. 

Tinselling. 

Tinselled. 

Towelling. 

Trammelling. 



CONTRASTED SPELLINGS. 



5S7 



Websterian. 
Trammeled. 
Tranquillity. (?) 
Tranquillize, (?) 

Tranquillizing, 

(? 

Tranquillized, (? 

Traveling, 

Traveled, 

Traveler, 

Tunneling, 



Conservative. 

Trammelled. 

Tranquillity. 

Tranquillize. 

Tranquillizing. 

) 

) Tranquillized. 

Travelling. 

Travelled. 

Traveller. 

Tunnelling. 



Websterian. 

Tunneled, 

Unbiasing,f 

Unbiased,! 

Unbiases,f 

Unequaled, 

Unleveled, 

Unparalleled, 

Unraveling, 

Unraveled, 

Unrivaled, 



Conservative. 

Tunnelled. 

Unbiassing. 

Unbiassed. 

Unbiasses. 

Unequalled. 

Unlevelled. 

Unparalleled. (?) 

Unravelling. 

Unravelled. 

Unrivalled. 



Websterian. 

Un trammeled, 

Untraveled, 

Victualing, 

Victualed, 

Victualer, 

Woolen/j* 

Wooliness,y 

Worshiping, 

Worshiped, 

Worshiper, 



Conservative. 

Untrammelled. 

Untravelled. 

Victualling. 

Victualled, 

Victualler. 

Woollen. 

Woolliness. 

Worshipping. 

Worshipped. 

Worshipper. 



CLASS B. 



Class B. comprises all those words which have 
one or more forms accepted in one system and re- 
jected in the other. Present usage sustains Webster 
in his preferences from chlorid to aid-de-camp, and 



in words compounded with mat. Webster makes the 
compounds of dull, fill, full, roll, skill, stall, still, 
and thrall, conform to Rule IX. 



Websterian. 

Chlorid, 
Fibrin, 
Gelatin, 
Lignin, 
Lupulin, 
Margarin, 
Margarine, (?) J 
Narcotine, (?) 
Olein, 
Piperin, 
Quassine, (?) 
Quinia, ^ 
Quinina, > 
Quinine, J 
Stearin, 
Thein, 
Tourmalin, "I 
Turmalin, j 
Xanthine, (?) 

Deoxydate,!' 
Deoxydize,f 
Oxyd,t 

Oxydate,! 
Oxydize,f 
Oxydation,! 

Aid-de-camp, 
Caviare, | 



Caviar, 



Conservative. 

Chloride. 

Fibrine. 

Gelatine. 

Lignine. 

Lupuline. 

Margarine. 

Narcotine. 

Oleine. 

Piperine. 

Quassine. 

Quina, 

Quinia, 

Quinine. 

Stearine. 

Theine. 

Tourmaline. 

Xanthine. 

Deoxidate. 

Deoxidize. 

Oxide. 

Oxidate. 

Oxidize. 

Oxidation. 

Aide-de-camp. 
Caviare. 



Websterian. 
Cuneiform, ) 
Cuniform, J 
Divorceable,f 
Escritoir, 

Governante, 

Homonym, 
Synonym, 
Jeremiad, ) 
Jeremiade, J 

Nomad, 

Lodgment, 

p. > j {type,) 

Rhymster, 
Roquelaur, 
Sandever, \ 
San diver, j 
Scrutoir, 
Seraphina, ) 
Seraphine, j 
Wintery, 
Wobegone,f 

Withe, (noun,) 

Recitative, 

Quartet, ) 
Quartette, j 



Conservative. 

Cuneiform. 

Divorcible. 
Escritoire. 

{Govern ant, 
Governante. 
Homonyme. 
Synonyme. 

Jeremiade. 

{Nomad, 
Nomade. 
Lodgement.")" 

Pie. 

Rhymester.! 
Roquelaure. 

San diver. 

Scrutoire. 

Seraphine. 

Wintry. 
Woebegone. 

f With, 

{ Withe. 

f Recitative, 

( Recitativo. 

Quartet. 



Websterian. 

Maladministra- 
tion,! 

Malconforma- 
tion,*j- 

Malcontent,f 

Malfeasance,f 

Malformation,! 

Malodor,! 

Malpractice,!* 

Maltreat,! 

Maltreatment,! 

Buccaneer, \ 
Bucanier, j 
Cannoneer, ) 
Cannonier, J 
Colporteur, ) 
Colporter, J 

Controller,! 

Deifier, ) 
Deifyer, j 



Conservative. 
" Maladminis- 
tration, 
Maladminis- 
tration. 
' Malconforma- 
tion, 
Maleconforma- 
tion. 
f Malecontent, 
( Malcontent. 
Malefeasance. 
Maleformation. 
Maleodor. 
( Malepractice, 
{ Malpractice. 

{Maletreat, 
Maltreat. 
iMaletreatment, 
Maltreatment. 

Buccaneer. 
Cannoneer. ! 

Colporter.! 

f Comptroller, 
{ Controller. 

Deifier.! 



583 



HINTS TO SPELLERS. 



Websterian. 

Honeyed 

Honied, 



Honeyed,! ) 



Peddler,! ) 
Pedlar, j 

Shoetye, (?) 

Dependent,! 

Dispatch, 



••} 



:! 



HaggisS; 

Arquebuse, ) 
Harqnebuse, J 

Mamaluke, 
Mameluke 

Marten, 

Martin, 

Shillalah, ) 
Shillaly, 
Shillelah, f 
Shillely, J 



Conservative. 
Honied. 

{Peddler,! 
Pedler, 
Pedlar. 
Shoetie. 
| Dependant, 
{ Dependent. 

{Despatch, 
Dispatch. 
Haggess, 
Haggis. 
r Arquebuse, 
-j Harquebuse, 
( Harquebuss. 

Mameluke. 

| Martin, 
( Marten, 

! Martin, 
Marten. 

f Shillalah, 
{ Shillelah. 



Disinthrall, 

Disinthrallment, 

Distill,! 

Distillment,! 

Dullness,! 

Enroll, 

Enrollment,! 

Fulfill, 

Fulfillment, 

Fullness,! 

Install, 

Installment,! 

Instill,! 

In thrall,! 

In thr ailment,! 

Skillful,! 

Skillfully,! 

Skillfulness,! 

Thralldom,f 

Unskillful,! 

Unskillfully,! 

Unskillfulness,! 

Willful,! 



Disinthrall. (?) 

Disinthralment. 

Distil. 

Distilment. 

Dulness. 

Enroll. 

Enrolment. 

Fulfil. 

Fulfilment. 

Fulness. 

Install. 

Instalment. 

Instil. 

Inthral. (?) 

Inthralment. 

Skilful. 

Skilfully. 

Skilfulness. 

Thraldom. 

Unskilful. 

Unskilfully. 

Un skilfulness. 

Wilful. 



Websterian. 

Willfully,! 

Willfulness,! 



Conservative. 

Wilfully. 

Wilfulness. 



Rascalion, (?) Rascallion. 

88?} *■»-■ 

Postillion, Postilion. (?) 



Burg, ) 
Burgh, J 
Cowhage, ) 
Cow-itch, J 

Lilac, 

Mastic, 



;ic, ) 
ich, J 



Mastich 

Okra, 
Ocra, 

Sumach 

Sumac, 

Drafts. 



Draughts, j 
Draftsman, 
Draughtsman 

Hiccough, 
Hickup, 

Trocar, 



Burgh.! 

Couhage, 
Cowhage. 

{Lilac, 
Lilach. 

Mastic. 

r Okra, 
< Ochra, 
( Ocra. 

Sumach. 



Draughts. 

Draughtsman. 

f Hiccough, 
< Hickup, 
( Hiccup. 

{Trocar, 
Trochar. 



Improvisatore, ! Improwisatore. 
Improvisatrice,! Improvvisatrice. 
Lazaroni,! 
Millionaire,! 

Transferable, 

Guerrilla, 



Lazzaroni. 

Millionnaire. 
( Transferable, 
{ Transferrible. 

Guerilla. 



Villain, Villain. 

Villainous,! Villanous. 

Villainously,! Villanously. 
Villainousness,! Villanousness. 
Villainy,! Villany. 



Ax,! 
Poleax,! 
Pickax,^ 
Battle-ax,! 



Axe. 
Poleaxe. 
Pickaxe. 
Battle-axe, 



Websterian. Conservative. 
Neuralgia, | 
Neuralgy, J 
Ophthalmia, ) 
Ophthalmy, J 



Neuralgia. 
Ophthalmy. 



Practice,! 

and verb,) 
Unpracticed,! 



(noun f Practice, (n.) 
J Practise, (v.) 



Afterward, 

Backward, 

Downward, 

Eastward, 

Forward, 

Heavenward, 

Henceforward, 

Hitherward, 

Homeward, 

Inward, 

Leeward, 

Northward, 

Onward, 

Outward, 

Southward, 

Thenceforward, 

Thitherward, 

Toward, 

Upward, 

Westward, 
Windward, 

Sou, (sing.) 

Workfolk, 
Disseizin, 



Unpractised. 

f Afterward, 
( Afterwards. 
J Backward, 
( Backwards. 

{Downward, 
Downwards. 
Eastward, 
f Forward, 
{ Forwards. 
Heavenward, 

{Henceforward, 
Henceforwards. 
{Hitherward, 
Hitherwards. 
J Homeward, 
[ Homewards. 

{Inward, 
Inwards. 
Leeward. 

{Northward, 
Northwards.(?) 
{Onward, 
Onwards, 
f Outward, 
{ Outwards. 
Southward. 
Thenceforward. 
Thitherward, 
f Toward, 
{ Towards, 
f Upward, 
{ Upwards. 
Westward. 
Windward. 

!Sou, (sing.) 
Sous, (*. or p.) 
f Workfolk, 
\ Workfolks. 
Disseisin. 



CONTRASTED SPELLINGS. 



Websterian. 

Masora, 

Visor, I 
Visard, I 
Visar, 
Vizard, J 
Doom'sday, 
Doom'sday- book 
Savings' bank, 
Diplomat, ) 
Diplomatist, j 
Cognac, | 
aiac, J 



Conservative. 

( Masorah, 
< Massora, 

( Masora. 
Visor, 
Vizor, 
Vizard, 
Visar. 
Doomsday. 
Doomsday -book. 
Savings-bank. 

Diplomatist. 



Websterian. 
Pontoon, 



Cognii 
Creasote, ) 
Creosote, J 
Rotunda, ) 
Rotundo, J 

Stalwart, 
Stalworth, 

Lagoon 
Lagune. 



;) 



Cognac. 
Creosote. 

Rotundo. 

r Stalworth, 
< Stalwort, 
( Stalwart. 

Lagoon. 



V) 



Wagon, 

Gee, ) 
Jee, j 
Hallelujah, 
Halleluiah, 
Alleluiah, 
Mullen, ) 
Mullein, J 

Polyanthus, 

Pratique, 

Hommuck, 
Hummock, 



Lac , (money,)) ^^ 



Lack 
Ratan, 



J i 



Conservative. 

{Ponton, 
Pontoon. 
! Wagon, 
Waggon. 

Gee. 

Hallelujah, 
Allelujah 

Mullein. 

f Polyanthus, 
\ Polyanthos. 

iPratic, 
Pratique. 
( Hammock, 
-j Hommuck, 
( Hummock. 



' Ratan, 
Rattan. 



Websterian. 

Rollick, (?) 
Water-gage, ) 
Water-gauge, J 

Gimlet, (?) 

Woodman, 

Mistletoe, ) 
Misletoe, j 
Whiffletree, ] 
Whippletree, I 
Swingletree, j 
Singletree, J 
Replevin, (n.) 
Replevy, (v.) 

Yawl, (n) 

Yawl, 

Yowl, 

Hurra, 

Hurrah 

Huzza, 



:]• 



•} 



589 



Conservative. 
Rollic.f 

Water-gauge. 

f Gimblet, 
{ Gimlet. 
| Woodman, 
{ Woodsman. 

Mistletoe.f 

Whiffletree, 

Whippletree, 

Swingletree. 

f Replevin, j (n. 
{ Replevy, j v.) 
fYaul, ) 
lYawi,)^ 

Yawl, v. 

Hurra, 
Huzza. 



CLASS C 



This class includes spellings, preferred by Webster 
which are not recognized by Worcester, or the con- 
trary. Except in acre, massacre, lucre, and ogre, 
Webster changes the foreign termination re into the 



English er. He writes defense, offense, pretense, 
according to analogy and derivation; and his other 
preferences are nearly all made for the purpose of 
completing or widening the broadest analogy. 



Websterian. 


Conservative. 


Websterian. 


Conservative. 


Websterian. 


Conservative 


Bister, 


Bistre. 


Meter, 


Metre. 


Scepter, 


Sceptre. 


Caliber, 


Calibre. 


Miter, 


Mitre. 


Sceptering, 


Sceptring. 


Center, 


Centre. 


Mitered, 


Mitred. 


Sceptered, 


Sceptred. 


Centering, 


Centring. 


Niter, 


Nitre. 


Sepulcher, 


Sepulchre. 


Centered, 


Centred. 


Ocher, 


Ochre. 


Sepulchering, 


Sepulchring. 


Concenter, 


Concentre. 


Ocherous, 


Ochreous. 


Sepulchered, 


Sepulchred. 


Concentering, 


Concentring. 


Ochery, 


Ochrey. 


Somber, 


Sombre. 


Concentered, 


Concentred. 


Ogre, (?) 


Ogre. 


Sombrous, (?) 


Sombrous. 


Fiber, 


Fibre. 


Omber, 


Ombre. 


Specter, 


Spectre. 


Goiter, 


Goitre. 


Reconnoiter 


Reconnoitre. 


Theater, 


Theatre. 


Luster, 


Lustre. 


Reconnoitering, 


Reconnoitring. 


Verteber, 


Vertebre. 


Maneuver, 


Manoeuvre. 


Reconnoitered, 


Reconnoitred. 


Zaffer, 


f Zaffre. 

\ Zaffir. 


M auger, 


Maugre. 


Saber, 


Sabre. 


Meager, 


Meagre. 


Sabering, 


Sabring. 






Meagerly, 


Meagrely. 


Sabered, 


Sabred. 


Defense,f 


Defence. 


Meagerness, 


Meagreness. 


Saltpeter, 


Saltpetre. 
50 


Defenseless/)* 


Defenceless. 



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HINTS TO SPELLERS. 



Websterian. Conservative. 

Defenselessness,!Defencelessness. 
Offense,! Offence. 

Offenseless,! Offenceless. 

Pretense,f Pretence. 



Mold,! 

Molding,-)* 

Molded,! 

Moldable,! 

Moldiness,! 

Moldy,! 

Molt,! 

Molting,! 

Molted,! 

Molder,f (v. and 

n.) 
Moldering,! 
Moldered,f 
Smolder.! 
Smoldering,! 
Smoldered,! 
Weather-mold- 

Yonker, 



Mould. 

Moulding. 

Moulded. 

Mouldable. 

Mouldiness. 

Mouldy. 

Moult. 

Moulting. 

Moulted. 

Moulder, (n.&v.) 

Mouldering. 
Mouldered. 
Smoulder. 
Smouldering. 
Smouldered. 
Weather-mould- 
ing. 
Younker. 



Demarkation, Demarcation. 



Websterian. 

Shekinah, 

Skeptic,! 

Skeptical,! 

Skeptically,! 

Skepticism,! 

Zink, 

Zinciferous. ) 

Zinckiferous, J 

Sandarac, 

Copyer, 

Dryer, 

Slily,! 

Sliness,! 

Tye, 

Tyer, 

Untye, 

Whisky, 

Turky, 

Silvan,! 

Handcraft, 

Plow, 
Plow able, 
Plowboy, 
Plowman, 



Conservative. 

Sheehinah. 

Sceptic. 

Sceptical. 

Sceptically. 

Scepticism. 

Zinc. 

Zinciferous. (?) 

Sandarach. 

Copier.! 

Drier.! 

Slyly. 

Slyness. 

Tie.! 

Tier.! 

Untie.! 

Whiskey. 

Turkey. 

Sylvan. 

Handicraft. 

Plough. 
Ploughable. 
Ploughboy. 
Ploughman. 



Websterian. 

Plowshare, 

Snow-plow, 

Exsudation, 

Floatage, 

Hypotenuse, 

Mosquito, 

Musrole, 

Noblesse, 

Palliasse, 

Polyp, 

Nozzle, 

Oyez, 

Sachel, 

Esophagus, 

Subpena, 

Tranship,! 

Vail, 

Pontif, 

Hight, 

Highten, 

Spirt, 

Springhalt, 

Mai as a prefix, 

Melasses, 



Conservative. 

Ploughshare. 

Snow-plough. 

Exudation.! 

Flotage. 

Hypothenuse. 

Musquito. 

Musrol. 

Nobless. 

Palliass. 

Polype. 

Nozle. 

Oyes. (?) 

Satchel. 

(Esophagus. 

Subpoena. 

Transship. 

Veil. 

Pontiff. 

Height. 

Heighten. 

Spurt. 

Stringhalt. 

Male as a prefix. 

Molasses. 



supplementary remarks. 



Words of which all authorities agree to accept 
more than one spelling are sufficiently indicated in 
the text of the dictionary. 

Some spellings which are not recognized either by 
Webster or Worcester, are adopted by writers of emi- 
nence and authority. Blame, move, prove, sale, and 
their compounds, are improperly made to retain e 
before able; and, according to analogy, abridge, 
acknowledge, lodge, judge, misjudge, and prejudge, 
are made to retain e before ment. 

The change of the termination our into or is 
almost universal in the United States, but no so in 
Great Britain. It has been adopted by our greatest 
lexicographers, but not by all of our good writers. 

Some writers make the following words retain 



Arbor, 


Favor, 


Rancor, 


Armor, 


Fervor, 


Rigor, 


Behavior, 


Flavor, 


Rumor, 



Candor, 

Clamor, 

Clangor, 

Color, 

Demeanor, 

Dishonor, 

Dolor, 

Emperor, 

En am or, 

Endeavor, 

Error, 

Exterior, 



Fulgor, 

Governor, 

Harbor, 

Honor, 

Horror, 

Humor, 

Inferior, 

Interior, 

Labor, 

Neighbor, 

Order, 

Parlor, 



Savor, 

Savior, 

Splendor, 

Succor, 

Superior, 

Tabor, 

Tenor, 

Tremor, 

Valor, 

Vapor, 

Vigor, 

Warrior. 



Words of more than one syllable in which all 
authors accept the affix our, are amour, contour, 
deflour, devour, paramour, tambour, troubadour. 

The change of the terminations ick and iac into 
ic and iac, in words of more than one syllable, has 
universally grown into favor. A remarkable excep- 
tion is the spelling of rollick by Webster. 



FOREIGN WORDS AND PHRASES. 



When a literal translation is sufficiently explicit, tions of practical value. The mottoes of the United 



it has been preferred for insertion; but in many- 
instances a paraphrase has been selected, as convey- 
ing a better understanding of the true use of the 
expression. Care has been taken to make the selec- 



States, freely translated, have been introduced. 
Words omitted in this collection may be found in 
the Dictionary. 



Abbreviations. — F. French ; (x. Greek ; I. Italian ; L. Latin; S. Spanish. 



Ab extra, L. Prom without 

A b initio, L. From the beginning. 

Ab intra, L. From within. 

Ab origine, L. From the origin. 

Ad absurdum, L. To absurdity. 

Ad captandum, L. To insnare, to 
attract, to please. 

Addenda, L. Things to be added; 
a supplement. 

Ad eundem, L. To the same stand- 
ing or rank. 

Ad hominem, L. To the man; 
personal. 

Ad infinitum, L. To infinity. 

Ad interim, L. In the mean while. 

Ad libitum, L. At pleasure. 

Ad valorem, L. According to the 
value. 

JEquo animo, L. With equanimity. 

Affaire d 'amour, F. A love-affair. 

Affaire d'honneur, F. An affair of 
honor. 

A fortiori, L. For a stronger rea- 
son ; still more. 

A gauche, F. To the left. 



A V abandon, F. At random. 

A la bonne heure, F. Well timed. 

A la Franeaise, F. After the 
French mode. 

A la mode, F. In fashion. 

A VAnglaise, F. In the English way. 

A Vextremite, F. In extreme neces- 
sity ; at the end. 

Alfresco, I. In fresco; cool. 

Alibi, L. Elsewhere. 

A I'improviste, F. Unawares. 

Allegro, I. Cheerful; joyful. 

A V ordinaire, F. In the usual way. 

A Voutrance, F. To the utmost. 

Alter ego, L. My other self. 

Amende honorable, F. Reparation. 

Amor patrise, L. Love of country. 

Amour propre, F. Self-love. 

Animis opibusque parati, L. Ready 
with our lives and property 
(motto of S. Carolina). 

Annus mirabilis, L. A year of 
wonders. 

A posteriori, L. From the effect 
to the cause; practically. 

A priori. L. From the cause to 
the effect; theoretically. 

Apropos, F. To the point; season- 
ably. 



Aquaregia, L. Royal water ; nitro- 

muriatic acid. 
Aqua vitse, L. Water of life; 

brandy; alcohol. 
Argumentum ad crumenam, L. An 

appeal to the purse. 
Argumentum ad hominem, L. A 

demonstration ; a home-thrust. 
Argumentum ad judicium, L. An 

appeal to the judgment. 
A tout hasard, F. At all events. 
Attache, F. A subaltern (especially 

of an ambassador). 
An fait, F. Well skilled; expert. 
Au fond, F. At the bottom. 
An pis aller, F. At the worst. 
Au revoir, F. Until we meet again. 
Aut Csesar aut nullus, L. Caesar 

or nothing. 
Auto da fe, S. The punishment 

of a heretic by burning. 
Aux armes, F. To arms. 
Av ant-courier, F. A forerunner. 
Ave, Maria, L. Hail ! Mary. 
A verbis ad verbera, L. From 

words to blows. 
A vinculo matrimonii, L. From 

the marriage tie. 
A votre sante, F. To your health. 
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592 



FOREIGN WORDS AND PHRASES. 



B 

Bas bleu, F. A blue-stocking. 
Beau ideal, P. A perfect model. 
Beau monde, F. The fashionable 

world. 
Bel esprit, F. A man of wit. 
Bona fide, L. In good faith; 

genuine. 
Bon bon, F. Confectionery. 
Bon gre, mal gre, F. Willing or 

unwilling. 
Bon homme, F. A dear, good man. 
Bonhommie, F. Good-nature, sim- 
plicity. 
Bon mot, F. A witty saying. 
Bonne, F. A nurse or governess. 
Bonne bouche, F. A delicate morsel. 
Bon ton, F. Good style; height 

of fashion. 
Bon vivant, F. A luxurious liver; 

a jovial companion. 
Boulevards, F. The walks around 

the old parts of Paris where the 

walls once stood. 
Bourgeois, F. A citizen. 
Brevete, F. Patented. 
Brusque, F. Un courteous, rough. 
Brutum fulmen, L. Harmless 

thunder. 



C 

Cacoethes loquendi, L. A rage for 
speaking. 

Cacoethes scribendi, L. A rage for 
scribbling. 

Ceteris paribus, L. Other things 
being equal. 

Campus Martius, L. A place for 
military exercises. 

Caput mortuum, L. Worthless re- 
mains. 

Caret, L. It is wanting. 

Carpe diem, L. Seize or improve 
the time. 

Carte blanche, F. Full permission, 



Casus belli, L. Occasion for war. 

Certiorari, L. To be made more 
certain. 

G'est d dire, F. That is to say. 

Chacun d son gout, F. Every one 
to his taste. 

Champs Ely sees, F. Elysian fields. 

Chateaux en Espagne, F. Castles 
in the air. 

Chef d'ceuvre, F. A master-piece. 

Chevalier d'industrie, F. A knight 
of industry; a swindler. 

Ci-devant, F. Formerly. 

Comme ilfaut, F. As it should be. 

Compagnon du voyage, F. A tra- 
velling companion. 

Compos mentis, L. Of sound mind. 

Con amore, I. With pleasure ; with 
zest. 

Conditio sine qua non, L. An essen- 
tial condition. 

Contre-temps, F. A mischance. 

Corps diplomatique, F. The diplo- 
matic body. 

Cosmos, G. The world as a beau- 
tiful system. 

Couleur de rose, F. Rose color; 
of flattering appearance. 

Coup d'etat, F. A master-stroke 
in politics. 

Coup de grace, F. A finishing 
stroke. 

Coup de main, F. A sudden enter- 
prise. 

Coup d'ceil, F. A hasty glance. 

Coup de soleil, F. A sun-stroke. 

Coup de theatre, F. Theatrical 
effect; claptrap. 

Coute qui coute, F. Let it cost 
what it may. 

Crimen Isesse majestatis, L. High 
treason. 

Cui bono f L. For whose benefit ? 
Of what use? 

Cuisine, F. A kitchen ; cookery. 

Cul de sac, F. The bottom of a 
sack ; a street having no outlet. 

Cum grano salis, L. With a grain 
of salt; with some allowance. 

Currente calamo, L. With rapid pen. 



D 

D' accord, F. Agreed; in unison. 

De bonne grace, F. With good 
graee; willingly. 

De facto, L. In fact. 

Dehors, F. Without; outside. 

Dei gratia, L. By the grace of 
God. 

Dejeuner d la fourchette, F. A 
meat-breakfast. 

De jure, L. By legal right. 

De novo, L. Anew. 

Deo gratias, L. Thanks to God. 

Deo volente, L. If God will. 

Deprofundis, L. Out of the depths. 

Dernier ressort, F. Last resort. 

Detour, F. A circuitous way. 

De trop, F. Too much. 

Devoir, F. Duty. 

Dictum, L. A saying; a decision; 
decree; dictation. 

Dieu defend le droit, F. God de- 
fends the right. 

Dieu et mon droit, F. God and my 
right. 

Dieu vou8 garde, F. God protect 
you. 

Dirigo, L. I direct (motto of 
Maine). 

Dolce far niente, I. Sweet idleness. 

Dominus vobiscum, L. The Lord 
be with you. 

Double entendre, F. A double 
meaning. 

Douceur, F. Sweetness; a small 
present. 

Dramatis personse, L. The cha- 
racters of a play. 

Droit des gens, F. The law of 
nations. 

Droit et avant, F. Right and for- 
ward. 

Dum spiro, spero, L. While I 
breathe, I hope. 

Dum vivimus, vivamus, L. While 
we live, let us live. 

Durante vita, L. During life. 



FOREIGN WORDS AND PHRASES. 



593 



E 

Eau de vie, F. Brandy. . 

Ecce homo, L. Behold the man. 

Ecce signum, L. Behold the sign. 

Emeute, F. Insurrection ; uproar. 

En avant ! F. Forward. 

Enfans perdus, F. Lost children ; 
the forlorn hope. 

Enfant trouve, F. A foundling. 

Enfin, F. Finally. 

En masse, F. In a mass. 

Ennui, F. Weariness; tedium. 

En passant, F. In passing; by 
the way. 

En route, F. On the way. 

Ense petit placidam sub libertate 
quietem, L. By his sword he 
seeks the calm repose of liberty 
(motto of Massachusetts). 

Entre deux vins, F. Half drunk. 

Entremets, F. Small and dainty 
dishes between the principal ones 
at table. 

Entre nous, F. Between ourselves. 

Entrepot, F. Depot for goods pass- 
ing from country to country. 

E pluribu8 unum, L. One com- 
posed of many (motto of the U. 
States). 

Esprit de corps, F. The animating 
spirit of a body of men. 

Esprit fort, F. A free thinker. 

Esto perpetua, L. Let it endure 
forever. 

Et csetera, L. And the rest ; &c. 

Et hoc genus omne, L. And every 
thing of the sort. 

Eureka, G. I have found it 
(motto of California). 

Ex animo, L. Heartily. 

Ex cathedra, L. From the chair ; 
papal decision. 

Excelsior, L. Higher (motto of 
New York). 

Ex curia, L. Out of court. 

Exempli gratia, L. By way of 
example. 
2N 



Exeunt omnes, L. All go out. 

Ex officio, L. By virtue of office. 

Ex parte, L. On one side only. 

Experimentum crucis, L. A de- 
cisive experiment. 

Ex post facto, L. After the deed. 

Expressis verbis, L. In express 
terms. 

Ex voto, L. According to vow. 

F 

Facile princeps, L. The acknowl- 
edged chief. 

Faire sans dire, F. To act with 
out ostentation. 

Fait accompli, F. A thing already 
done. [der. 

Fauxpas, F. A false step; ablun- 

Fecit, L. He executed it. 

Felo de se, L. A suicide. 

Fete champetre, F. A rural festival 

Feu de joie, F. A bonfire. 

Fenilleton, F. A small leaf; a 
supplement to a newspaper. 

Fiat justitia, ruat ccelum, L. Let 
justice be done, though the hea- 
vens should fall. 

Fides et justitia, L. Faith and 
justice. 

Fides Punica, L. Punic faith; 
treachery. 

Fidus achates, L. A faithful friend. 

Filius nullius, L. A son of nobody. 

Fille de chambre, F. A chamber- 
maid. 

Finis coronat opus, L. The end 
crowns the work. 

Flagrante bello, L. During hostili- 
ties. 

Flagrante delicto, L. During the 
commission of the crime. 

Flecti, non frangi, L. To be bent, 
not broken. 

Fortiter in re, L. Firmness in acting. 

Fugit hora, L. The hour flies. 

Fuit Ilium, L. Troy has been. 

Functus officio, L. Having dis- 
charged his office or duty. 
50* 



G 

Gaiete de cozur, F. Gayety of heart. 
Garde du corps, F. A body-guard. 
Gardez bien, F. Take good care. 
Gardez la foi, F. Keep the faith. 
Genius loci, L. The genius of a 

place. 
Gens de condition, F. People of 

rank. 
Gens de guerre, F. Military men. 
Gloria in excelsis, L. Glory in the 

highest. 
Goutte a goutte, F. Drop by drop. 
Gratis dictum, L. Mere assertion. 
Gravamen, L. A complaint. 
Guerre d Voutrance, F. War to 

the uttermost. 
Guerre d mort, F. War to death. 

H 

Haut gout, F. High flavor. 

Hicjacet, L. Here lies. 

Homme de robe, F. A man in civil 

office. 
Homme d'esprit, F. A man of 

talent ; a wit. 
Honi soit qui mal y pense, F. Evil 

to him who evil thinks. 
Hors de combat, F. Disabled. 
Hotel JDieu, F. An hospital in Paris. 
Hotel de ville, F. The city hall. 



Ibidem ; Ibid., L. In the same 

place. 
Idem, L. The same. 
Id est (i.e.), L. That is. 
Id genus omne, L. All of that sort. 
Imperium in imperio, L. A state 

within a state. 
Imprimatur, L. Let it be printed. 
Imprimis, L. In the first place. 
Impromptu, L. Without study. 



594 



FOREIGN WORDS AND PHRASES. 



In articulo mortis, L. In the act 

of dying. [guise, 

Incognito, L. Unknown; in dis- 
In curia, L. In court. 
In esse, L. In being. 
In extenso, L. In full ; at length. 
In flagrante delicto, L. In the 

commission of the crime. 
In limine, L. At the threshold. 
In loco parentis, L. In place of a 

parent. 
In medias res, L. Into the midst 

of affairs. 
In medio, L. In the midst. 
In ovo, L. In the egg. 
In perpetuum, L. Forever. 
In posse, L. Possible. 
In propria persona, L. In person, 
In puris naturalibus, L. In a 

purely natural state ; naked. 
In re, L. In the matter of. 
In situ, L. In situation. 
In statu quo, L. In its former 

state. 
Inter alia, L. Among other things. 
Inter nos, L. Between ourselves. 
In terrorem, L. In fear; by way 

of warning. 
Inter se, L. Among themselves. 
In toto, L. Wholly ; entirely. 
In transitu, L. In passing. 
In vacuo, L. In an empty space. 
Ipse dixit, L. He said it himself; 

authoritative assertion. 
Ipso facto, L. By the fact itself. 
Ipso jure, L. By the law itself. 
Item, L. Likewise; also. 



Je ne sais quoi, F. I know not 

what. 
Je suis pret, F. I am ready. 
Jet d'eau, F. A jet of water; a 

fountain. 
Jeu de mots, F. A play on words ; 

a pun. 
Jeu d' esprit, F. A witticism. 
Jeu de thedtre, F. A stage trick. 



Judicium Dei, L. The judgment 

of God. 
Jure divino, L. By divine law. 
Jure humano, L. By human law. 
Jus canonicum, L. Canonical law. 
Jus civile, L. The civil law. 
Jus gentium, L. The law of nations 
Juste milieu, F. The just mean. 



Labor omnia vincit, L. Labor con 

quers all things. 
Laisser faire, F. To allow; to let 

alone. 
Lapsus linguae, L. A slip of the 

tongue. 
Lares et penates, L. Household 

gods. 
Laus Deo, L. Praise to God. 
Leges legum, L. Laws of laws. 
Lettre de cachet, F. A letter with 

secret instructions. 
Lex loci, L. The law of the place. 
Lex non scripta, L. Unwritten or 

common law. 
Lex scripta, L. Written or statute 

law. 
Lex talionis, L. Law of retaliation. 
Lex terrse, L. The law of the land. 
Licet, L. It is allowed. 
Litera scripta manet, F. The 

written letter remains. 
Literatim, L. Letter for letter. 
Locum tenens, L. A substitute. 
Locus sigilli [L. S.), L. The place 

of the seal. 
Lusus naturae, L. A freak of nature. 



M 

Magnum opus, L. A great work. 

Magnus Apollo, L. Great Apollo; 
one of high authority. 

Maison de campagne, F. A coun- 
try-seat. 

Maison de sante, F. A private 
hospital. 



Maison de ville, F. A town-house. 
Maitre d 'hotel, F. A steward. 
Maladie dupays, F. Homesickness. 
Mala fide, L. In bad faith. 
Mai a propos, F. Ill timed; out 

of place. 
Malgre soi, F. In spite of himself. 
Malum in se, L. Bad in itself. 
Mania a potu, L. Madness from 

drunkenness. 
Manu fortiy L. With a strong hand. 
Mauvaise honte, F. False shame; 

bashfulness. 
Me judice, L. I being judge. 
Memento mori, L. Remember that 

you must die. 
Mens sana in corpore sano, L. A 

sound mind in a sound body. 
Meum et tuum, L. Mine and thine. 
Mirabile dictu, L. Wonderful to 

relate. 
Mirabile visu, L. Wonderful to 

behold. 
Mittimus, L. We send. 
Modus operandi, L. The mode of 

operation. 
Mon ami, F. My friend. 
Multum in parvo, L. Much in 

little. 
Mutatis mutandis, L. The neces- 
sary changes being made. 

N 

Nemine contradicente (nem. con.), 
L. No one dissenting. 

Ne plus ultra, L. No more beyond; 
the uttermost point. 

Ne quid nimis, L. Not too much 
of any thing. 

Nil admirari, L. To wonder at 
nothing. 

Nil desperandum, L. Never de- 
spair. 

Ni Vun ni V autre, F. Neither the 
one nor the other. 

N'importe, F. It matters not. 

Nolens volens, L. Willing or not. 

Noli me tangere, L. Touch me not. 



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Nolle prosequi, L. To be unwilling 
to proceed. 

Nom de guerre, F. A war name j 
a travelling title. 

Nom deplume, F. A literary title; 
an assumed name. 

Non compos mentis, L. Not of 
sound mind. 

Non est inventus, L. He is not to 
be found. 

Non libet, L. It does not please 
me. 

Non liquet, L. It is not clear. 

Non sequitur, L. It does not fol- 
low. 

Notre Dame, F. Our Lady. 

Nous verrons, F. We will see. 

Nudum pactum, L. An invalid 
agreement. 

Nullius filius, L. A son of no- 
body. 

Nunquam non paratus, L. Always 
ready. 



Odium medicum, L. The hatred of 
physicians toward each other. 

Odium theologicum, L. The ha- 
tred of theologians. 

One ! jam satis, L. Oh ! there is 
now enough. 

Omnia bona bonis, L. To the good 
all things are good. 

Omnia vincit amor, L. Love con 
quers all things. 

On dit, F. People say ; a rumor. 

Onus probandi, L. The burden 
of proof. 

Optimates, L. Of the first rank, 

Orapro nobis, L. Pray for us. 

Ore rotundo, L. With full, round 
voice. 

tempora ! mores ! L. Oh the 
times ! Oh the manners ! 

Otium cum dignitate, L. Ease with 
dignity; dignified retirement. 

Outre, F. Extravagant; unrea- 
sonable. 



Par excellence, F. By way of 

eminence. 
Pari passu, L. With equal pace. 
Pars pro toto, L. Part for the whole. 
Pa?-ticeps criminis, L. A partaker 

of the crime ; an accomplice, 
Passim, L. Everywhere. 
Paterfamilias, L. The head of a 

family. 
Pater noster, L. Our Father ; the 

Lord's prayer. 
Pater patriae, L. Father of his 

country. 
Peccavi, L. I have sinned. 
Peine forte et dure, F. Intense 

pain ; a kind of torture. 
Per capita, L. By the head. 
Per saltum, L. By leaps; by fits 

and starts. 
Per se, L. By itself. 
Petitio principii, L. Begging the 

question. 
Petit maitre, F. A dandy. 
Point d'appui, F. Point of sup- 
port; a prop. 
Pons asinorum, L. An ass's bridge ; 

a help to dull students. 
Pour passer le temps, F. To pass 

away the time. 
Pour prendre conge, F. To take 

leave. 
Prima facie, L. From the first 

view ; self-evident. 
Primum mobile, L. First cause of 

motion. 
Primus inter pares, L. Chief among 

equals. 
Principia, non nominees, L. Prin- 
ciples, not men. 
Probatum est, L. It is proved. 
Pro bono publico, L. For the public 

good. 
Proces verbal, F. A written state- 
ment. 
Pro et con., i.e. pro et contra, L. 

For and against. 



Pro forma, L. For form's sake. 
Pro rata, L. In proportion to. 
Pro tanto, L. For so much. 
Pro tempore, L. For the time. 



Q 

Quaere, L. Query; inquire. 

Quantum libet, L. As much as you 
please. 

Quantum sufficit, L. Enough. 

Quelque chose, F. Something. 

Quid nunc ? L. What now ? One 
curious to know every thing. 

Quid pro quo, L. One thing for 
another. 

Quid rides ? L. Why do you laugh ? 

Qui transtulit, sustinet, L. He who 
brought us hither, still preserves 
(motto of Connecticut). 

Quivive? F. Who goes there? 

Quod erat demonstrandum^ Q.E.D.), 
L. Which was to be demon- 
strated. 

Quod erat faciendum, L. Which 
was to be done. 

Quod vide, L. Which see. 

Quondam, L. Formerly ; former. 

Quo warranto t L. By what author- 
ity? 

K 

Para avis, L. A rare bird; an 
unusual thing. 

Recherche, F. Choice; nice; desir- 
able. 

Reductio ad absurdum, L. An 
argument from the absurdity of 
the contrary supposition. 

Regnant populi, L. The people 
rule (motto of Arkansas). 

Requiescat in pace, L. Let him 
rest in peace. 

Respice ftnem, L. Look to the end. 

Res publica, L. The common- 
wealth. 

Resurgam, L. I shall rise again. 



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Ruatcoelum, L. Let the heavens fall. 
Ruse de guerre, F. Stratagem. 
Bus in urbe, L. The country in 
the town. 

S 

Salu8 populi suprema lex, L. The 
welfare of the people is the 
highest law (motto of Missouri). 

Sanctum sanctorum, L. The holy 
of holies. 

Sang-froid, F. Cold blood; in- 
difference. 

Sans culotte, F. Without breeches ; 
a ragamuffin. 

Sans peur et sans reproche, F. 
Without fear and without re- 
proach. 

Sans souci, F. Without care. 

Sartor resartus, L. The cobbler 
mended. 

Satis verborum, L. Enough of 
words. 

Sauve qui peut, F. Save himself 
who can. 

Savoir-faire, F. Business tact; 
skill. 

Savoir-vivre, F. A knowledge of 
the world ; good breeding. 

Scandalum magnatum (scan, mag.), 
L. Defamatory speech or writing 
in reference to persons of rank. 

Scilicet, L. That is to say ; to wit. 

Scire facias, L. Cause it to be 
known. 

Secundem artem, L. According to 
art. 

Semper idem, L. Always the same. 

Semper par atus, L. Always ready. 

Seriatim, L. In regular order. 

Sic semper tyrannis, L. Ever so to 
tyrants (motto of Virginia). 

Sic transit gloria mundi, L. So 
the glory of the world passes 
away. 

Similia similibus curantur, L. Like 
things are cured by like. 

Sine cura, L. Without care. 



Sine die, L. Without a day (ap- 
pointed). 

Sine qua non, L. An indispensable 
condition. 

Si quseris peninsulam amoenam, cir- 
cumspice, L. If thou seekest a 
beautiful peninsula, behold it 
here (motto of Michigan). 

Soi-disant, F. Self-styled. 

Sotto voce, I. In a soft or subdued 
voice. 

Spolia opima, L. The grand spoils. 

Stabat mater, L. The mother was 
standing. 

Suaviter in modo, fortiter in re, L. 
Gentle in manner, but firm in 
execution. 

Subjudice, L. Under consideration. 

Sub poena, L. Under penalty. 

Sub rosa, L. Under the rose; in 
confidence. 

Sui generis, L. Of its own kind; 
unique. 

Summum bonum, L. The chief 



Suum cuique, L. Let each have 
his own. 



T 

Table d'hote, F. The common table 

at a hotel. 
Tsedium vitse, L. Weariness of life 
Te Deum laudamus, L. We praise 

thee, God. 
Terra fir ma, L. Solid ground. 
Terra incognita, L. An unknown 

country. 
Tete-a-tete, F. Head to head; a 

private conversation. 
Tiers etat, F. The third estate ; 

the middling and lower classes. 
Toga virilis, L. The gown of man- 
hood. 
Tout ensemble, F. The whole taken 

together. 
Tu quoque, Brute! L. And thou 

too, Brutus! 
Tuum est, L. It is your own. 



U 

Ultima ratio regum, L. The last 

resort of kings : force. 
Ultima thule, L. The utmost limit. 
Una voce, L. With one voice. 
Ursa Major, L. The Great Bear. 
Usus loquendi, L. Usage in speech. 
Ut infra, L. As below. 
Ut supra, L. As above. 



Vade mecum, L. Go with me; a 

pocket-companion. 
Varise lectiones, L. Various read- 
ings. 
Veni, vidi, vici, L. I came, I saw, 

I conquered. 
Venire facias, L. You will cause 

to come. 
Verbatim et literatim, L. Word for 

word and letter for letter. 
Verbum sat sapienti, L. A word 

to the wise is sufficient. 
Versus, L. Towards. 
Via, L. By the way of. 
Via media, L. A middle course. 
Vice versa, L. The opposite way ; 

reversed. 
Videlicet [viz.), L. To wit; namely. 
Vi et armis, L. By force and arms. 
Vincit amor patrise, L. Love of 

country prevails. 
Virtute officii, L. By virtue of 

office. 
Vis d vis, F. Opposite ; facing. 
Vis inertia, L. The power of 

inertness. 
Vita brevis, ars longa, L. Life is 

short, art is long. 
Viva voce, L. With living voice ; 

by word of mouth. 
Vive le roi ! F. Long live the king ! 
Voild tout, F. Behold all. 
Vox populi, vox Dei, L. The voice 

of the people is the voice of God. 



MAXIMS AND PROVERBS. 



A bad wound heals; a bad name kills. 

A clear conscience fears no accusation. 

Attempt not the flight of an eagle with the wings of 
a dove. 

Adversity successfully overcome is the highest glory. 

A great fortune is a great slavery. 

An honest employment is an excellent patrimony. 

Application in youth makes old age comfortable. 

A clear conscience is health to the soul. 

A penny saved is twice earned. 

As birds are known by their notes, so are men by 
their discourse. 

A small leak will sink a great ship. 

Ask thy purse what thou shouldst buy. 

A quiet conscience sleeps in thunder. 

A threadbare coat is armor proof against a highway- 
man. 

A light purse is a heavy curse. 

An old naught will never be ought. 

As the man is worth, the land is worth. 

A rich mouthful, a heavy groan. 

Angry men never want wo. 

A wolf may lose his teeth, but not his inclinations. 

A true man will neither trample on a worm nor 
crouch to a king. 

Avoid the temptation, and you avoid the sin. 

A small spark makes a great fire. 

A precious pearl may have a plain setting. 

A great criminal is a great coward. 

Better be poisoned in blood than principles. 

Better be last at a feast than first at a fray. 

Be ruled by the rudder, or you'll be ruled by the 
rock. 

Blood is not washed out with blood. 

Bear and blame not what you cannot change. 

Betray no trust ; divulge no secret. 

Better live well than long. 

Busy youth makes blissful age. 

Better be alone than in bad company. 

Better do well than say well. 

Better be untaught than ill taught. 

Beware of him who regards not his reputation. 



Books teach not the use of books. 

Business makes men as well as tries them. 

Boast much will fail much. 

Beauty without virtue is a flower without perfume. 

Bitter pills may have blessed effects. 

Better go about than fall into the ditch. 

By others' faults, wise men correct their own. 

Better reprove openly than dislike secretly. 

Command your temper, lest it command you. 

Charity gives itself rich; covetousness hoards itself 
poor. 

Constant occupation prevents temptation. 

Contentment is the true philosopher's stone. 

Cruelty to females is the crime of a monster. 

Custom in infancy becomes nature in age. 

Curses, like chickens, come home to roost. 

Cut your coat according to your cloth. 

Cheer up, God is where he was. 

Chastisement to one is amendment to many. 

Conveniences have inconveniences, and comforts 
have crosses. 

Converse to please others, not to please yourself. 

Charity should begin at home, but not end there. 

Concealing faults is adding to them. 

Debt is the worst poverty. 

Despise not, despair not. 

Deliberate much on what can be done but once. 

Diet cures more than the doctor. 

Discretion of speech is superior to eloquence. 

Dissembled holiness is double iniquity. 

Do what you ought, come what may. 

Doing nothing is doing ill. 

Deliberate slowly, execute promptly. 

Desperate cases require desperate remedies. 

Do not wake a sleeping lion. 

Drive your business, or it will drive you. 

Draw not your bow before the arrow is fixed. 

Distance is the best remedy against evil men. 

Dignity does not consist in possessing, but in de- 
serving, honors. 

Empty vessels make the greatest sound. 

Envy, like a vulture, preyeth on itself. 

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MAXIMS AND PROVERBS. 



Every day of thy life is a leaf in thy history. 

Exalt wisdom, and she will exalt thee. 

Economy is an income. 

Every may be has a may not be. 

Envy shoots at others and wounds herself. 

Even the ripest fruit does not drop into one's mouth. 

Excesses of youth are drafts on old age. 

Few books well chosen, serve better than a great 

library. 
Fame's pen is dipped in the blood of the brave. 
Fair and softly goes far in a day. 
Fine feathers make fine birds. 
Forecast is better than hard work. 
Fat kitchens make lean wills. 
Force without forecast is little worth. 
From fame to infamy is a beaten road. 
Follow the perfections of your enemies, rather than 

the errors of your friends. 
Fame is the perfume of heroic deeds. 
Good paymasters are lords of other men's purses. 
Good servants make good masters. 
Grease on the wheels is another horse to the work. 
God tempers the wind to the shorn lamb. 
Great actions encourage greater. 
Glory is the shadow of virtue. 
Give your tongue more holidays than your hands or 

eyes. 
God never wounds with both hands. 
Good men are masters, and bad men slaves, of 

pleasure. 
Haste makes waste, and waste makes want. 
Hearts may agree though heads differ. 
He doubles his gift who gives in time. 
Have a place for every thing, and every thing in its 

place. 
He is idle who might be better employed. 
Hypocrisy is the homage that vice pays to virtue. 
He who acts greatly is truly great. 
He who makes an idol of his interest makes a martyr 

of his integrity. 
He who swears distrusts his own word. 
He who is surety for another cannot insure himself. 
He who speaks, sows; he who keeps silence, reaps. 
He who resolves to amend hath God on his side. 
He who sows brambles must not go barefoot. 
He who promiseth runs in debt. 
He who says what he likes, will hear what he does 

not like. 
Hope long deferred maketh the heart sick. 
He injures the good who spares the bad. 



He who shows his passion tells an enemy where to 
hit him. 

He that goes a borrowing goes a sorrowing. 

He that hath no ill fortune is troubled with good. 

Hope in adversity; fear in prosperity. 

He who is independent cannot be greater. 

He lacks most who longs most. 

He that blows in the dust fills his own eyes. 

If you dare to sin, you should dare to suffer. 

In most quarrels there is a fault on both sides. 

If one will not, two cannot, quarrel. 

It takes much earth to bury the truth. 

Idleness is the sepulchre of a living man. 

If the brain sow not corn, it plants thistles. 

Instruction is destruction to a villain. 

If I have lost the ring, the fingers are still there. 

Intemperance is Death's prime minister. 

If you wish a thing done, go ; if not, send. 

Imitate a good man, but never counterfeit him. 

Ignorance of the law is no excuse. 

It is a long lane that has no turning. 

It is folly to fret when grief is no comfort. 

If pride were an art, the world might graduate. 

It is too late to spare when all is spent. 

If you would enjoy the fruit, pluck not the blossom. 

If rich, be not elated; if poor, be not dejected. 

It is not by saying honey that sweetness comes in 
the mouth. 

Jests are no arguments, and a loud laugh no de- 
monstration. 

Jests, like sweetmeats, have often sour sauce. 

Judge not at first sight. 

Judgment is the throne of prudence, and silence is 
its sanctuary. 

Judge not hastily of another's actions. 

Julian said, "False opinions are not corrected by 
fire and sword." 

Keep open countenance, but close thoughts. 

Know thyself, if thou wouldst know others. 

Keep good company, and be one of the number. 

Kindness will creep when it cannot run. 

Kindnesses increase by sowing. 

Kings go as far as they can, not as far as they 
would. 

Keep strict accounts, and balance them frequently. 

Learn to live as you would wish to die. 

Let another's shipwreck be your sea-mark. 

Little boats must keep near shore. 

Laughter is no proof of a mind at ease. 

Leave a jest when it pleases you best. 



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Let every man praise the bridge he goes over. 

Lookers on see more than players. 

Live with men as if God saw you. 

Labor conquers every thing. 

Lying rides on Debt's back. 

Live not to eat, but eat to live. 

Less sleep is more life. 

Let anger set with the sun, but not rise with it. 

Learning is wealth to the poor and an ornament to 

the rich. 
Liars are brave before G-od and cowards before men. 
Life is spent before we know how to spend it. 
Let Justice hold and Mercy turn the scale. 
Man proposes, but God disposes. 
Many hands make light work. 
Many he dreads whom many dread. 
Mental gifts hide bodily defects. 
Misfortune is the touchstone of friendship. 
Much is wanting where much is desired. 
Mobs have many heads, but no brains. 
Man's part is not to make laws, but to discover and 

submit. 
Much would have more, and lost all. 
Make not your sail too large for your ship. 
Make yourself all honey, and flies will devour you. 
Much coin, much care; much meat, much malady. 
Man's extremity is God's opportunity. 
r Many who find the day too long, think life too short. 
Mending equals making. 

Men cut broad thongs from other men's leather. 
Never speak to deceive, nor listen to betray. 
Nothing ventured, nothing won. 
Never wade in unknown waters. 
No alchymy equals saving. 
No pains, no gains. No cross, no crown. 
Nothing is profitable that is dishonest. 
None find less praise than those who hunt for it. 
Never open the door to a little vice, lest a great one 

enter. 
Nothing is impossible to him who wills. 
Neither sport with life nor fear death. 
Nothing is great that is not good. 
Never sport with pain or poverty. 
One bad example spoils many precepts. 
One vice is more expensive than many virtues. 
Opportunity makes the thief. 
Out of debt, out of danger. 
Oaks are not felled by one blow. 
One man's folly is another man's fortune. 
One man's food is another man's poison. 



Once detected, always suspected. 

Oil and truth will get uppermost at last. 

Opinion is the pillar of the commonwealth. 

One beats the bush, another catches the bird. 

One catches more flies with honey than vinegar. 

One butcher does not fear many sheep. 

Order is heaven's first law. 

Our deepest knowledge is ourselves to know. 

One may buy gold too dearly. 

One sword keeps another in its scabbard. 

Purity of soul is the pearl of heaven. 

Purchase the next world with this ; so shalt thou gain 
both. 

Pardon others often ; thyself, never. 

Patience is a plaster for all sores. 

Perform in haste, repent at leisure. 

Policy may effect what force cannot. 

Pity is the vengeance of the wise. 

Precepts lead; examples draw. 

Praise a fair day at night. 

Prefer loss to unjust gain. 

Punishment is lame, but it comes. 

Prevention is better than cure. 

Provoke not the rage of a patient man. 

Pen and ink are wit's plough. 

Prayers and provender never hinder a journey. 

Put a beggar on horseback, and he'll ride to ruin. 

Proud looks lose hearts; courteous words win them. 

Persecution makes martyrs or hypocrites, but not 
converts. 

Past labor gives present delight. 

Prove before you approve. 

Prove before you disapprove. 

Quick believers need broad shoulders. 

Quick promisers are very slow performers. 

Quit not certainty for hope. 

Quench hope, and the heart will break. 

Quiet persons are welcome everywhere. 

Qualify thyself for action by study. 

Quickest pleasure quickest palls. 

Realize, not idealize. 

Rebuke with soft words and hard arguments. 

Reckless youth makes rueful age. 

Regal honors have regal cares. 

Restraint from ill is true freedom. 

Resist temptation until you conquer it. 

Rotten apples injure their companions. 

Reason leads the wise man, but goads the fool. 

Retirement is a fool's prison and a wise man's para- 
dise. 



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Riches are hard to gain, and harder to keep. 

Religion is the best armor, but the worst cloak. 

Sands form the mountain, and moments the year. 

Scandal rubs off like dirt when it is dry. 

Some do first, think afterwards, and repent forever. 

Sickness to the body may prove health to the soul. 

Short reckonings make long friends. 

Sow well if you would reap well. 

Sometimes words wound worse than swords. 

Sorrow's best antidote is employment. 

Speak to God as if men heard you. 

Speak not rather than speak ill. 

Stars are not seen by sunshine. 

Self-love is the vilest flattery. 

Stones fit for the wall are not left in the way. 

Slander is the bellows of Satan, with which he blows 

up contention. 
Sell not thy conscience with thy goods. 
Suffer rather than make suffer. 
That which is another's always yearns for its lord. 
The best throw at the dice is to throw them away. 
Thefts never enrich ; alms never impoverish. 
To be forewarned is to be forearmed. 
Those who live in glass houses should not throw 

stones. 
The greatest conquest is ourselves to subdue. 
The credit obtained by a lie lasts till the truth 

comes out. 
The more we serve God, the better we serve our- 
selves. 
That is gold which is worth gold. 
There is no worse robber than a bad book. 
The morning hour has gold in its mouth. 
The best court of equity is a good conscience. 
True wit shines, but scorches not. 
The eye of the master does more work than his hands. 
The sting of reproach is the truth of it. 
The pen is mightier than the sword. 
To err is human ; to forgive, divine. 
Towers are measured by shadows, and great men 

by their calumniators. 
The crime, and not the scaffold, constitutes the 

shame. 
The worth of a thing is known by the want of it. 
Troublous times make our words wise. 
The true man's tongue is rooted in his heart. 
The evil which issues from thy mouth falls into thy 

bosom. 
Unholiness is a deformity of the mind. 
Unmerited honors never wear well. 



Unskilful workmen quarrel with their tools. 

Use temporal, but desire eternal things. 

Use wit as a buckler, and not as a sword. 

Unasked advice be not too prompt to give. 

Venture not all in one ship. 

Virtue that parleys is near a surrender. 

Vows made in storms are forgotten in calms. 

Virtue is the best epitaph. 

Visible actions indicate hidden intentions. 

Vice is most dangerous in the garb of virtue. 

Virtue shines brightest in her native form. 

When men speak ill of you, live so that none will 

believe them. 
Wagers are the arguments of fools. 
Wounded reputations are seldom cured. 
Who lives on hope will die fasting. 
Words are leaves, and deeds are fruit. 
Who swims in sin will sink in sorrow. 
Wit may command wealth; wealth cannot command 

wit. 
We lessen our wants by lessening our desires. 
When the tale of bricks is doubled, Moses comes. 
When sorrow sleeps, wake it not. 
Who is bad to his own is bad to himself. 
Winter discovers what summer conceals. 
Without danger you cannot surmount danger. 
Where drums beat, laws are silent. 
Want of punctuality is falsehood. 
Who follows a raven will light upon carrion. 
Where the bee sucks honey the spider sucks poison. 
What fools do in the end the wise do at the beginning. 
When flatterers meet, Satan goes to dinner. 
Xenocrates said that he had repented of speaking, 

but never of silence. 
Xenocrates had only to speak; his word was as 

another man's oath. 
Xenophon mourned not his son, because he had 

fallen for his country. 
Xenophon preferred reputation to wealth. 
You will find honey where the bees are. 
Young men idle make old men needy. 
You should say nothing when you have nothing to 

say. 
Zig-zag courses make the journey long. 
Zeno said, " Philosophers are great in great things, 

and small in small." 
Zeno defined a friend as "Another I." 
Zeno remarked, that we have two ears and one 

mouth, to hear more and speak less. 
Zeno says, " Better trip with the feet than the tongue." 



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